179. Overcoming Food Guilt: Learning to Love What You Eat
May 23, 2025Do you ever feel guilty after eating something “off plan”?
You're not alone—and you're not failing.
In this powerful episode, Kara Hackleman, Certified Life & Weight Loss Coach, tackles one of the most common and damaging obstacles to sustainable progress: food guilt.
She unpacks where food guilt comes from, how it disrupts weight loss, and why letting go of guilt is often the missing piece to long-term success. Kara shares client stories, mindset shifts, and practical tips that will help you enjoy food again—without the shame spiral.
🧠 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Food Guilt Isn’t a Strategy:
Most of us were raised with “good” and “bad” food rules that still affect how we eat today. Kara explains how these old beliefs cause guilt, restriction, and binge cycles—and how to break free. - All Foods Can Fit:
There's no such thing as a bad food. Food either nourishes your body or satisfies a craving, and both have a place. You can include foods you love without sabotaging your progress. - The Shame Spiral Keeps You Stuck:
When you eat something off plan and feel guilty, it often leads to a “why bother” mentality. Kara shows how to shift out of all-or-nothing thinking and treat every meal as a fresh start. - Real Client Wins:
Hear the story of a client who went from relying on meal replacements and DoorDash to discovering she actually loves cooking—and lost 20+ pounds without rigid restrictions or shame. - Mindset Reframes that Work:
Kara teaches how to handle detours, enjoy the occasional treat without spiraling, and reframe FOMO so it doesn’t sabotage your goals. - Freedom Over Fear:
You can enjoy food, lose weight, and feel proud of how you eat. It’s not about starting over every Monday—it’s about building trust with yourself.
📚 Resources & Support Mentioned:
🎓 Free Webinar:
Doctors’ Secrets: How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off
Learn the sustainable, realistic tools Kara’s clients use to lose weight—without extreme dieting or guilt.
📅 Free Personalized Solutions Call:
www.coachingkara.com/freecall
Get one-on-one insight on what’s keeping you stuck and how Kara can help.
💬 Episode Quote for Sharing:
“If you restrict the foods you love, you never learn how to have them. That’s why they always feel dangerous. Learning to enjoy food without guilt is what makes sustainable weight loss possible.” — Kara Hackleman
Food guilt doesn’t have to follow you through your weight loss journey.
With awareness, support, and the right mindset tools, you can stop the cycle and build a relationship with food that feels normal, doable, and freeing.
Tune in, take notes, and take one step closer to the food freedom you deserve.
