I'm eight days into weighing myself every single day and sharing my raw, unfiltered thoughts about the number on Instagram. And let me tell you, this has brought up SO much stuff. Shame, comparison, anxiety about the weekend, thoughts I didn't even know I still had.

But here's what I'm realizing: it's not the NUMBER that's the problem. It's what we MAKE that number mean about us.

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what's come up for me in the first eight days of this challenge. I'm sharing the actual thoughts that have popped into my head when the scale doesn't cooperate, when it brings up shame and comparison, and when I'm anxious about "blowing it" on the weekends. And I'm giving you the exact tools I'm using to manage my brain about the scale so you can use them too.

We're covering what to do when you think you're doing everything right and the scale doesn't cooperate, how to handle shame and comparison when you step on the scale, what to do when you're anxious about weekends or events, and the most important question: can YOU weigh yourself without making it mean something about you?

Whether you weigh yourself every day, once a week, or never, this episode is for you. Because even if you never step on a scale, these tools will help you manage your thoughts about your body, your progress, and yourself.

I want to hear from YOU. What's your relationship with the scale like? Does it mess with your head? Do you avoid it? Email me at stacy@sascy.com or send me a DM on Instagram. I'm reading everything, and I want to help.

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You know what to do. You've set the goal. You're motivated. But then week two hits, motivation fades, life gets busy, and you give up. Sound familiar?

In this episode, I'm sharing two very personal stories from my own life. One where I lost 50 pounds completely alone (and why it was SO much harder than it needed to be), and one where I hired a personal trainer for strength training (and everything changed).

The difference? Support.

I'll walk you through what happened when I kept my weight loss journey a secret, why I was terrified to ask for help, and how trying to figure it all out on my own made everything take longer and feel harder. Then I'll share what shifted when I finally decided to do things differently with strength training and got the support I needed.

Here's the truth: Knowing what to do isn't the hard part. The hard part is doing it when you're tired, staying on track when life gets crazy, not giving up when you mess up, and keeping it going when motivation fades. That's where support makes all the difference.

If you're tired of doing this alone and ready for someone in your corner who won't let you quit, I have a few spots opening for 90-day individual coaching. Email me at stacy@sascy.com with the word INTERESTED and let's talk about whether this is a good fit for you.

You don't have to figure this out alone. You don't have to keep starting over.

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Did you know the second Friday of January is called National Quitter's Day? By mid-January, most people have already abandoned their New Year's resolutions.

But what if this year was different?

Today I'm sharing the exact 5-step framework I used to lose 50 pounds and keep it off, and how you can use it to set goals that actually STICK.

You'll learn how to get clear on what you ACTUALLY want (not what you "should" want), why you need ONE priority (not ten), the small doable actions that work better than massive overhauls, what to do when life gets crazy and you can't do everything, and the mindset shift that keeps you going when you mess up.

I'm also sharing what I'm hearing from women in my current challenge: goals like incorporating 2 strength workouts a week, doing a pull-up by the end of the year, drinking 80 oz of water daily, and one woman who realized she doesn't just want to lose weight. She wants to be stronger and faster on her bike so she can go backpacking this summer.

If you're tired of quitting by February, this episode gives you a plan that works.

And listen, if you're hearing this in real time, I'm running a FREE 5-day January Jumpstart Challenge right now. Head to www.sascy.com/challenge to join us or get on the waitlist for the next one.

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It's the week between Christmas and New Year's, and if you're feeling full, sluggish, and not quite ready to START anything yet, you're not alone. I'm right there with you.

In this episode, I'm sharing the five biggest lessons I learned this year and what I'm taking into next year. But more importantly, I want YOU to reflect on your own year so you can show up to the free January challenge on Monday, January 5th knowing exactly what you want next year to look like.

In this episode, we're covering why movement doesn't have to be a formal workout to count, how consistency looks different in different seasons, why trying to do everything alone doesn't work, the shift from guilt to curiosity that changed everything for me, and how simplicity wins every time.

This episode is a gentle reflection to help you get clear on what worked for you this year, what didn't, and what you want to shift next year. By the end, you'll know what you're keeping and what you're leaving behind.

Ready to make next year different? Join the free 5-day January Jumpstart Challenge starting January 5th (not January 1st, because who's ready to start anything on the 1st?). Head to www.sascy.com/challenge to sign up. It's totally free, and it's so much better with a friend, so bring someone with you!

Let's make next year the year you don't quit.

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The bathrooms backed up at work this week. I cried to my mom on Friday. I'm waking up at 4 AM. Christmas cards aren't sent. Presents aren't wrapped. Everyone is tapped out right now, and I am right there with you.

So today I'm sharing exactly what's working for me RIGHT NOW to get through when I'm running on empty. The real strategies I'm using this week, not theory or perfect advice.

You'll learn the mindset shift that stopped me from spiraling after my cry session, why I'm giving myself permission to run on ibuprofen and caffeine without shame, how I'm still moving my body even when exhausted (my "sad bike path walk" counts), and my sleep strategy that's working even with 4 AM wake-ups.

I'm sharing what I actually did this week: skipping a meeting to be in my jammies by 9 PM, asking "What CAN I do?" instead of spiraling, and getting to bed early even though I know I'll wake up at 4.

If you're feeling overwhelmed right now, these strategies are helping me stay steady, and they'll help you too.

And listen, I know you're just trying to survive the next few days. But come January 5th, I want you in my FREE January Jumpstart Challenge. We're starting January 5th (not January 1st, who's ready for that?) when you're actually ready to make your health and wellness a priority for 2026. Head to www.sascy.com/challenge to sign up. Let's make 2026 different together.

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You're staring at your fridge with no idea what to eat today. You had big plans to meal prep this week (you even bought all the ingredients!) but now you're overwhelmed, there are Christmas cookies everywhere, and you just want to make it through the next two weeks without losing control.

Here's the truth: You don't need an elaborate meal plan or hours of meal prep. You need five minutes a day and a simple strategy that actually fits your chaotic December schedule.

In this episode, I'm showing you exactly how I meal plan during the holidays (it only takes five minutes and involves writing five letters in a notebook), why keeping the same breakfast and lunch every day is actually brilliant, and the one mindset shift that lets you enjoy Christmas cookies without eating all of them.

You'll learn the simple B-L-S-D-D method for daily meal planning, how to match your food to your actual activity level (not what you think you "should" eat), why buying soup instead of making it is a smart move right now, the secret to eating one or two cookies instead of the entire plate, and what to do when you eat more treats than you planned (hint: it's not starting over tomorrow).

I'm sharing real examples from my own week, including exactly what my five-minute meal plan looks like, how I handle Christmas cookies at work without obsessing over them all day, and why planning your treats actually gives them less power over you.

If you've been over-complicating meal planning, skipping meals because you're "too busy," or feeling out of control around holiday treats, this episode will simplify everything and help you feel steady through the rest of December.

Want me to create your personalized 2-week holiday plan? If you are listening live in 2025 I will create a custom plan just for you. Not a template or generic PDF, a simple plan built specifically for your life right now.

You'll get a realistic movement plan, simple food anchors, a strategy for holiday treats and meals, what to do if you get off track, and email and text support for the next two weeks.

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You told yourself you'd just have a little something after dinner. An hour later, you've demolished half a bag of chips, three cookies, and you don't even remember tasting any of it. Now you're sitting there thinking, "Why can't I just stop? What is wrong with me?"

Here's the truth: Nothing is wrong with you. Overeating isn't a character flaw or a sign that you lack willpower. It's just a pattern, and patterns can be changed.

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my own struggles with overeating and giving you the exact strategies I use to prevent it before it happens, stop it while it's happening, and most importantly, how to move forward after without spiraling into shame.

You'll learn the #1 thing to do BEFORE overeating happens, how to actually stop mid-overeat without finishing the whole bag "because you already started," what to do the next day after you've overeaten, and why identifying your overeating triggers is the key to breaking the cycle for good.

I'm sharing three vulnerable stories from my own life, including the times I'd eat half a bag of Doritos in my car after stressful workdays, the game nights where I'd graze while cooking and end up uncomfortably full, and the hardest one: standing at the pantry after putting my toddler to bed, trying to fill an emotional void with food.

If you've ever felt out of control around food, this episode is your permission slip to be kind to yourself and your roadmap to actually change the pattern.

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Wondering how to feel good in your body after Thanksgiving weekend without guilt or restriction? In this episode, I'm sharing exactly what I did over Thanksgiving weekend to handle the food, fit in movement, and actually rest - and what you can steal from my experience to feel good heading into December.

If you overate on Thanksgiving, ate all the leftovers, or feel like you "should" be doing more with your time off, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the simple choices I made around movement, food, and rest that helped me feel strong and confident going into the holiday season.

I'll walk you through how to fit in movement during the holidays without it feeling like punishment, how to handle holiday food and leftovers without guilt, and why rest isn't lazy (plus how to give yourself permission to actually relax). We'll also talk about simple ways to feel good in December without restriction or starting over in January.

This isn't about perfection. It's about small, doable choices that help you feel good in your body all month long. If you're ready to stop white-knuckling your way through the holidays and start enjoying them, I can't wait to share this with you.

Check out Lose 6 Pounds in 6 Weeks! If you’re ready to create a plan that actually fits your life — not someone else’s — join Lose 6 Pounds in 6 Weeks. It’s my most personalized coaching program ever, designed to help you stay consistent, feel confident, and make real progress through the holidays with one-on-one support from me. Get the details here!: https://sascycycling.mykajabi.com/lose-6-pounds-biking-in-6-weeks-1

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