Dear Fat, You Don’t Own Me is straight-talk, no-hype, coaching-style guidance for people tired of cravings, excuses, and the inner voice that talks them out of progress. I’m Tony Dean—21 years coaching clients in nearly every U.S. state and 6 countries. Episodes cover mindset, hunger, emotional eating, habits, tracking, holidays, and real-life obstacles—with practical tools and clear next steps you can use the same day. If my style clicks, you’ll get a clear feel for what it’s like being coached in my accountability-based FAST Diet program.
Dear Fat, You Don't Own Me!
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Dear Fat, You Don’t Own Me is straight-talk, no-hype, coaching-style guidance for people tired of cravings, excuses, and the inner voice that talks them out of progress. I’m Tony Dean—21 years coaching clients in nearly every U.S. state and 6 countries. Episodes cover mindset, hunger, emotional eating, habits, tracking, holidays, and real-life obstacles—with practical tools and clear next steps you can use the same day. If my style clicks, you’ll get a clear feel for what it’s like being coached in my accountability-based FAST Diet program.
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Recent Episodes
June 14, 2026
How Can Hunger Mean You Are Winning?
<p><strong>Is it possible that being hungry is proof that you're doing something right?</strong></p><p>In this episode, I’m going to walk you through one of the most important mindset shifts in weight loss.</p><p>Hunger is not an emergency, and being hungry is not the same thing as needing food.</p><p>You may just need to learn how to stop treating every uncomfortable feeling like an instruction.</p><p><strong>Inside this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></p><p>• Why hunger does not always mean you need food. Sounds crazy, right?<br />• What is the best decision to make once you’re out of calories for the day?<br />• How to handle nighttime hunger without negotiating with yourself<br />• How a powerful four-word phrase can change your approach to nighttime hunger forever<br />• How to manage physical and emotional hunger that tests your consistency<br />• How to stop letting hunger control your choices</p><p><strong>You’ll also hear a real-life example</strong> of someone who dealt with a difficult hunger situation that we all deal with all the time, and how she overcame it.</p><p><strong>If you can never seem to get past the hunger in your diet, this episode will help you approach it differently so you can overcome it in the future.</strong></p><p>Press play and learn why hunger can be one of the clearest signs that you’re winning.</p><p>Learn more and see hundreds of before and after photos at <a href="https://www.maintainforlife.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MaintainForLife.com.</a></p>
May 4, 2026
You Don’t Believe You Can Lose Weight and Here’s Why!
<p><strong>Have you told yourself you can’t lose weight so many times that you’re starting to believe it?</strong></p><p>In this episode, I’m going to walk you through why this happens, and how the stress and challenges of life can cause you to repeat patterns that make succeeding feel like it can never happen.</p><p>You’re not broken.</p><p>You may just need to learn how to practice different patterns that can change the course of your life.</p><p><strong>Inside this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></p><p>• Why stress and life pressure make weight loss feel impossible<br>• How repeated failures turn into self-doubt<br>• Why people practice the wrong patterns until they feel normal<br>• How diet trends and online hacks keep you confused<br>• Why some plans create dependency, not freedom<br>• How to rebuild confidence, control, and consistency</p><p>You’ll also hear a powerful real-life story from someone who started with doubt, stayed steady through a very difficult season of life, and changed far more than just the number on the scale.</p><p>If you’ve been discouraged, this episode will help you understand why, and more importantly, how to start turning it around.</p><p>Press play and learn why you keep telling yourself you can’t, and what to do next.</p><p>By the way, if you’d like the <strong>free infographic</strong> from this episode or the <strong>free 15-minute call</strong>, <a href="https://form.jotform.com/261226604333045" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">click here.</a></p><p>Learn more and see hundreds of before and after photos at <a href="https://www.maintainforlife.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">MaintainForLife.com.</a></p><p></p><p></p>
March 26, 2026
Overwhelm Shuts the Brain Down — Do This Instead
<p>Have you ever been so overwhelmed that you did nothing?</p><p>In this episode, I walk you through a simple mental drill that shows you exactly what happens inside your brain when overwhelm hits and your brain shuts down. Then I show you what to do about it so you can retake control immediately.</p><p>Instead of getting buried under everything that needs to be done, you’ll learn how to turn things around and start making real progress the same day.</p><p>Inside this episode:</p><ul><li>How overwhelm causes paralysis</li><li>How to clear mental clutter and turn your focus back on</li><li>How to start accomplishing meaningful things immediately</li><li>How to accomplish more in one year than you probably ever have</li></ul><p>If you’ve been stuck or frozen, this is your reset.</p><p>Override overwhelm, and your focus comes back online. </p><p>This is not about doing more. It’s about finally finishing what matters. Press play and learn how.</p><p>Learn more and see hundreds of before and after photos at <a href="www.maintainforlife.com">MaintainForLife.com</a>.</p>
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