From Restriction to Rhythm: Ditching the Weekly “Monday Reset”

One Body to Love with Dr. Meredith MacKenzie

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It starts every Monday: new groceries, new goals, and new promises to “stick to the plan.” But by Friday, you're burnt out, craving relief, and blaming yourself for falling off track. In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down the truth about the weekly “reset” cycle and why the real problem isn’t your willpower, it’s the system that’s never been built to last.
This episode will help you see what’s really happening underneath the behavior. We’ll unpack how perfectionism, shame, and unrealistic expectations feed the cycle and how you can begin breaking free with more compassion and not more control.
In this episode, you will hear:

02:15 - Why white-knuckling your way through cravings never works
04:27 - How fresh starts often hide rigid rules and unrealistic expectations
05:55 - How childhood diet culture shaped our beliefs about failure and food
08:51 - Redefining success without the shame
11:16 -How to take your next step toward healing

If you’re tired of beginning again every Monday, I created Food Freedom Rewind just for you. It's a private podcast that walks you back to the origin of your food story, so you can finally press stop on the cycle and start moving forward. When you sign up, you’ll also unlock a special bonus: my self-paced program Food Freedom in a Weekend, designed to help you build lasting rhythms around food that don’t rely on guilt, willpower, or restriction.

If today’s episode resonated, I’d be so grateful if you left a quick review or shared it on Instagram. Your words help more women find this space and feel less alone. You deserve a life that feels steady, nourishing, and enough. Let’s begin, today!

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