Jonathan Ressler Reintroduction – Year Two- Who I Am & How Far I’ve Come

Shut Up And Choose

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Two years ago, I weighed 411 pounds, avoided mirrors, and convinced myself I wasn't "that big." Then came the wake-up call—a birthday photo with a guy in a pink gorilla suit that showed me a truth I could no longer deny. That moment changed everything.
Today, I'm 140 pounds lighter, but what I've gained is far more significant than what I've lost. While the first year of weight loss was about transformation and momentum, the second year taught me the deeper lessons of sustainability. No longer riding the high of dramatic weekly scale victories, I discovered what it truly takes to maintain success without obsession.
The diet industry doesn't want you to know this, but maintaining weight loss isn't about perfect meal plans or endless restriction. It's about rebuilding your relationship with food, learning to trust yourself, and recognizing that joy doesn't have to be the price you pay for health. You can eat pizza, enjoy birthday cake, and live a normal life without spiraling out of control.
Perhaps most importantly, I realized I'm not afraid of regaining the weight—not because I'm special, but because I simply don't think like that 411-pound guy anymore. That version of me made excuses, avoided accountability, and felt powerless. Today, I've not only changed my body but transformed my mindset.
While motivation comes and goes, desire—the deep knowledge of why you're doing this—is what carries you through the tough days. And accountability isn't just a tool but a lifestyle that keeps you honest and focused. You don't need coaches, influencers, or miracle solutions. What you need is to stop outsourcing responsibility and finally take ownership of your choices.
Ready to cut through the bullshit and find your own path to sustainable change? Start today by shutting up and choosing differently. Because nobody is coming to save you—and that's not a defeat, it's your superpower.

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Chapters

1. Intro: This Is Shut Up and Choose (00:00:00)

2. The One-Year Podcast Anniversary (00:01:13)

3. My Rock Bottom Moment (00:03:46)

4. From Surgery Plans to Self-Empowerment (00:09:36)

5. Ten Lessons From Year Two (00:17:40)

6. Thanking Vicki & Final Thoughts (00:37:02)