Ever found yourself saying, "I've always been big, it's just in my genes"? That seemingly innocent explanation might be the very thing keeping you stuck in a cycle of weight struggles and failed attempts at change.
In this raw, unfiltered episode, we tear down the myth of the "fat gene" and expose the truth that most people don't want to hear: what we blame on genetics is actually inherited behavior. You didn't inherit obesity—you inherited portion sizes, late-night snacking, sedentary evenings, and using food as your universal emotional response tool.
The revelation hit me at 411 pounds when I finally recognized I wasn't living my own life; I was repeating patterns I'd absorbed since childhood. Cleaning my plate no matter how full I felt. Eating when bored, stressed, or celebrating. Using food as both punishment and reward. These weren't biological imperatives—they were scripts I'd been handed that I never thought to question.
But here's the liberating truth: patterns can be rewritten. Using what I call the 3R Method—Recognize the inherited habit, Replace it with a better option, and Repeat until it becomes your new normal—I lost over 130 pounds without diets, gyms, or gimmicks. Not by fighting my supposed genetic destiny, but by consciously choosing different routines.
The power of this approach lies in its simplicity. You don't need to overhaul your entire life overnight. Start with just one habit this week. Maybe it's leaving two bites on your plate to break the "clean plate club" conditioning. Perhaps it's waiting 10 minutes before getting seconds. Small changes, consistently repeated, create massive transformation over time.
Ready to stop blaming your DNA and start rewriting your story? Listen now to discover exactly how to identify the habits you didn't choose but are still living by—and more importantly, how to replace them with choices that serve the life you actually want. Your genes aren't your destiny. Your daily decisions are.
Stop Dieting. Start Choosing.
I’m Jonathan Ressler, Transformation Guide and author of Shut Up and Choose. I lost 140 pounds and built a movement the diet industry hopes you never find. No starvation. No obsession. No gym marathons. Real transformation starts when you stop outsourcing discipline and start leading yourself.
The truth is simple: weight loss isn’t about willpower—it’s about integrity. Every time you keep a promise to yourself, you rebuild confidence. Every smart choice strengthens self-trust. That’s the foundation of lasting change. My mission is to help busy, high-performing people take back control of their health, energy, and mindset—without diets, shots, or shame.
Each episode of the Shut Up and Choose Podcast cuts through the noise with real talk, proven strategies, and small, smart steps that actually last. No gimmicks. No hype. Just truth that works in real life.
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