About this episode
Why do New Year’s resolutions feel so motivating in January and completely fall apart by February?In this episode we break down why “New Year, New You” doesn’t work, and what actually does.We dive into the neuroscience of shame, motivation, and habit-building, explaining why extreme diets, punishment workouts, and all-or-nothing goals fail long-term. You’ll learn why motivation isn’t the problem, how shame shuts down the brain’s ability to change, and how to build sustainable health and fitness habits that work with your real life.This episode is for anyone who’s tired of starting over every January and wants a compassionate, science-backed approach to movement, nutrition, and personal growth, without crash diets, guilt, or trying to become someone you’re not.If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why don’t my resolutions stick?” or “Why do I feel like I fail every New Year?”, this conversation will change how you approach health, fitness, and goal setting.(00:01:00) The power of self-talk going into January(00:06:15) New Year rituals, burning the old energy, and intentions(00:13:36) The biggest mistake people make with resolutions(00:18:00) “New Year, same you” and why that matters(00:20:35) The cycle of shame-based weight loss goals(00:27:33) Stop clinging to a past version of yourself(00:33:37) Science time: why shame blocks habit formation(00:41:20) Study of women who kept up with their long term fitness goals(00:48:24) Run it through the “do I hate this?” filter(00:54:15) Crash diets, cortisol spikes & hormone chaos(01:02:18) The 2026 Movement CalendarWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.
