On today's episode of The Mindful Balance, we go into the intricate puzzle of sustainable weight loss.  The pitfalls of extreme diets and the beauty of long-lasting change. The science-backed reasons behind why popular diet trends, like keto and intermittent fasting, aren’t always the magic fix.Grab a recommended read, 'The Diet Fix' by Yoni Freedhoff, to understand more about the failures of dieting here: https://a.co/d/hkt4ORgThe blueprint for sustainable weight loss, beginning with the foundational edges of balanced meals, then layering in the importance of protein, especially post age 40.Cardio and the transformative power of resistance training.The importance of growth mindset and the reason persistence is the real key to transformation.Reflect on the power of habits, both good and bad, and how they shape our daily actions and long-term results.As a challenge, integrate just one aspect of our weight loss puzzle into your life this week, and observe its impact. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to join my Facebook Group and follow me on Instagram @rachelemmanutrition for more wellness inspiration and tips. Get a free copy of the Emotional Eating Toolkit to learn how your emotions lead to overeating and how you can stop it right away. Of course, email me at [email protected] if you have any questions about this episode or to say Hi!