Today we discuss emotional eating and healthy habits, the difference between physical hunger and emotional eating, why we eat emotionally, and how to address this for consistent habits and results. We also explore strategies for planning ahead and staying accountable, why it's hard to go it alone when trying to live a healthy lifestyle, managing food choices during a gaining phase, and the importance of non-food behaviors like hydration, activity, and self-care for success.My guest is Ashley Carlotta, a Certified Accountability Health Coach. Ashley has helped hundreds of clients accountable to eat well and exercise consistently while living in moderation and practicing mindfulness.She is the founder of Better Health by Accountability, where she coaches men and women all over the world. Ashley believes that daily accountability support is key to reaching your health and wellness goals. Ashley’s coaching provides daily communication, check-ins, guidance, and continuous reminders, and her clients find success with her direct, no excuses, fun-loving style.You'll learn all about:Ashley's story and why she became a coachThe difference between physical hunger and emotional eatingWhy we eat emotionallyHow to "fix" emotional eating or take control for consistent habits and resultsHow to plan ahead for dining out, travel, and other opportunities to eat emotionallyHow to cultivate accountability and planning ahead (and why we don't already do this)Why it's hard to go it alone when trying to live a healthy lifestyleManaging food choices when in a gaining (muscle building) phaseThe importance of non-food behaviors (hydration, activity, self-care) for successEpisode resources:Download your free cheat sheet - 5 ways to start losing weight without dietingAshley's website - betterhealthbyaccountability.comFind Ashley on Instagram - @betterhealthbyaccountability Watch the episode on video here? Win a prize by taking our Listener Survey! ? Support the show? Apply for 1-on-1 coaching!?‍? Schedule a FREE results breakthrough call with Philip? Join our Facebook community for accountability, live training/Q&As, & free challenges✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies, bonus content, and exclusive articles!? Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!? Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social and follow/tag @witsandweights? Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review? Send a Q&A voicemail