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Mike Needs a Plan

Mike Pridgen
Weight Loss
Mental Health
Emotional Eating
Community Support
Thanksgiving
Weight Loss Journey
Mindful Eating
Intermittent Fasting
Food Relationships
Body Positivity
Diet Culture
Health and Wellness
Nutrition
Nutrition Education
Calorie Tracking
Mindset
Sustainable Weight Loss
Lifestyle Change
Self-Acceptance
Personal Growth

I lost 110 pounds, but I'm most proud of keeping it off. Together, we're going to do the same thing. How do we do the same thing? By not doing the same things we've been doing. That means we'll need a plan -- yes, including me. I don't know everything, and if you're living this life right, you shouldn't, either. It's not about diets, it's not about exercise, it's about healing the mind. Build your... more

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Latest Episodes

It's tough, isn't it?

But it's vital if you want to lose the weight and keep it off. You can't focus on the negatives and expect to start seeing positives. In this episode, we'll talk all about how do start shifting your mindset to one of success.

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I went to the Cheesecake Factory last night. To some of you, that reads as something bad. To me, it was a wonderful time.

However...I woke up with some less-than-constructive thoughts this morning. In today's slightly vulnerable episode, I'll walk ... more

Do you have to hate your body to change it? Do you have to be angry at yourself to lose weight? Do you need to speak negatively to yourself to get it to stick?

On the second anniversary of my video where I took my shirt off at the boardwalk for the ... more

Are you stuck in a plateau? In this episode, I work with Matt on how to start moving forward again after an incredible 102 pound weight loss.

For Q&A episodes, I do not read any of the questions before answering them! This way, you get something mo... more

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Mike Pridgen
Host of Mike Needs a Plan, he shares his personal journey of weight loss and emphasizes self-kindness and community support when it comes to health and wellness.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • Great podcast encouraging gaining happiness in addition to losing weight

    Mike’s “Be kind to yourself” messaging for life and for weight loss is a fresh perspective that I can actually get behind!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bikiniphone
    Canadaa year ago
  • Life Changing Actually Helpful Advice

    This guy gives you strength and hope on how to be a better version of yourself. To approach your getting healthy journey in a way that comes from self-love and not shaming or hating yourself.

    To deal with your mental health issues, your misbeliefs about yourself and the world that are contributing to your only having food as the only thing that makes you happy.

    Talks about how to eat healthier in ways that make sense, how someone with a healthy relationship with food would eat, not someon... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FLRiver
    United Statesa year ago
  • common sense approach to weight struggles

    I like Mike’s approach to weight struggles, whether you need to lose or gain weight. His no nonsense advice cuts through the many unproven or dangerous methods that are so popular today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maine_Kate
    United Statesa year ago
  • Being Kind to Myself

    Mike has made me change my personal narrative so much and has been a large part of the current and continued success on my weightloss.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Valeksky
    Canadaa year ago
  • Best podcast of 2024

    I love this podcast, and really respect the host💪🏻!

    I tune in every Wednesday to listen in, to the wisdom this podcast has to offer me.

    I’m learning something new every week, and making notes.

    Highly, highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bailey-alex
    Canadaa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many find the practical advice shared on achieving sustainable weight loss to be refreshing and applicable.
The community aspect is a significant draw, providing listeners with a sense of belonging and support in their endeavors.
Listeners appreciate the emphasis on kindness and self-acceptance as fundamental in the journey of weight loss and emotional health.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Break a Plateau 3 Ways, How To Stop Fearing Success, and more Q & A
Q: How do I stop using food to deal with negative emotions?
Mike highlights the need to identify and solve the emotional triggers rather than relying on food as a coping mechanism.
Break a Plateau 3 Ways, How To Stop Fearing Success, and more Q & A
Q: How do I get over my fear of I won't be successful?
Mike encourages listeners to view failure as a neutral experience and emphasizes the benefits of trying as opposed to not trying at all.
Break a Plateau 3 Ways, How To Stop Fearing Success, and more Q & A
Q: Matt says, I have lost a decent amount of weight so far, 102 pounds... I feel like I've kind of plateaued. What do you suggest I do?
Mike suggests increasing calorie intake because Matt is likely not consuming enough calories for his size, emphasizes the importance of tracking food accurately, and discusses the concept of reverse dieting to help him move past the plateau.
The effects of overthinking, and how to overcome it
Q: When trying to maintain weight, how often do you need to check in with your weight? Do you adjust your calorie goals weekly, monthly?
It's different for everyone, but generally, you probably need to weigh yourself more often at the beginning and then check in less frequently as you get used to maintaining your weight. Adjusting calorie goals should not be weekly; instead, a month is a better timeframe for adjustments.
How to Logic Your Way Out Of Self Hatred
Q: Who is this self-hatred truly serving?
This prompts listeners to consider whether their self-hatred is productive or simply a hindrance to personal growth.

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