# Ep 116: 12 Weeks Free Coaching, Week 2: Small Habits, Big Shifts

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Podcast: [Trusting Dorothy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trusting-dorothy-6583052)
Published: 2026-02-17T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Are you struggling to stay consistent with healthy habits? In Week 2 of my 12 Weeks Free Coaching series , we’re focusing on the small habits that create real, sustainable change. If tracking your food didn’t go perfectly last week  you’re not behind. You’re human. And today’s episode will help you shift from guilt and all-or-nothing thinking into awareness, compassion, and forward momentum. You’ll learn why tracking can be powerful, what to do if you resist it, and how simple habit shifts like increasing protein, adding fiber, and habit stacking can make weight loss and feeling better in your body easier. This is not about perfection. It’s about progress. In this episode, we cover: ✔ Why consistent self-monitoring improves weight loss success ✔ What to do if you didn’t track your food last week ✔ How tracking creates awareness without shame ✔ The biggest mistake women make when reducing calories ✔ Why protein and fiber help you feel full and support metabolism ✔ How to use the “add more” method instead of restriction ✔ Understanding scale fluctuations and removing emotional meaning ✔ Why losing 0.5 lb per week is excellent progress ✔ Habit stacking strategies that make healthy choices automatic ✔ How to move forward without guilt, shame, or all-or-nothing thinking Key Takeaways ✨ Awareness beats perfection ✨ What you do next matters more than what happened yesterday ✨ Adding nutrient-dense foods works better than restriction ✨ The scale is data, not a judgment ✨ Small habits create lasting transformation ✨   Ready to go deeper? Sign up through the link in the show notes and join this 12-week coaching experience. Mentioned in this episode: Trust Your Body, Change Your Habits   12 Weeks of Free Coaching Join HERE Optional personalized coaching and workout…

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