# Why Diets Fail (And What Actually Works) Astrid the Fit Dietitian & Alicia XL | LifeLONG

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Published: 2026-03-10T19:29:03+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3509

## Resource

Astrid Naranjo is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, physique coach, and creator of the InsideOut Fit program. She helps women rebuild their metabolism, get stronger, and develop a healthier relationship with food without restrictive dieting. She'll be joined by Special Guest and genius influencer Alicia XL! Astrid's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCOdRl9pMjB4KkoW-0kPQpQA Astrid's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astridnar.apd Alicia's YT: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUPYn9JBT0fkyuqyg5Ts61Q Alicia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciaaxl Health is lifelong. Built, not born. (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Introducing Astrid Naranjo: The Fit Dietitian (06:00) Understanding "Food Freedom" and Breaking the All-or-Nothing Mindset (09:25) The Best First Step When Your Diet Feels Overwhelming 1 (13:21) The Difference Between Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods (16:20) Welcoming Alicia XL and Her "Fitness Road Trip" (19:08) Navigating Fad Diets vs. Finding Success in a Calorie Deficit (25:21) The "Diet After the Diet" and Lasting Identity Shifts (30:14) Coping with Travel Anxiety, Preparation, and Eating on the Road (41:15) Overcoming Keto Plateaus and Understanding Energy Balance (44:45) Building Consistency, Handling Setbacks, and the "All or Something" Approach (50:14) Playing "Buy or Goodbye" with Grocery Staples (53:55) The LifeLONG Mailbag: Audience Q&A (57:35) Episode Wrap-Up and Preview for Next Week Want to be on a future episode? Register here to join the conversation: 2way.tv/ethan Don't forget to subscribe to the YouTube for clips, full episodes, and more! Lastly, you can send questions to ethansupleeshow@2way.tv and we will ask them on the show.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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