Shut Up And Choose
The No-BS Weight Loss Podcast by Jonathan Ressler
How I Lost Over 140 Pounds Without Dieting, Without the Gym, and Without Giving Up the Foods I Love — And How You Can Too
If you're a busy executive who's tired of wasting money on diets, apps, and “weight loss hacks” that don’t work, this podcast is for you.
I’m Jonathan Ressler, Amazon bestselling author of Shut Up and Choose, keynote speaker, and former 411-pound chronic dieter who finally figured out what actually works. I lost over 140 pounds — not by starving, tracking, or living in the gym — but by making small, smart choices that fit into my real life.
Now, I coach high-achievers who are done with the BS.
No plans. No pills. No perfection.
Just straight talk, strategy, and sustainable results.
What You’ll Learn from Jonathan Ressler on This Podcast:
✔️ How to lose weight without tracking, starving, or obsessing over food
✔️ Why you don’t need a gym membership to drop serious weight
✔️ How to stop falling off and finally break the cycle for good
✔️ Why motivation is overrated—and what actually drives real results
✔️ The exact mindset shifts and daily moves that helped me lose 140+ pounds and keep it off
Who This Podcast Is For:
🔹 Executives, leaders, and professionals who’ve tried everything and are still stuck
🔹 People who want to lose weight without giving up their life, food, or sanity
🔹 High performers who need a real strategy that works in the chaos of everyday life
🔹 Anyone ready to stop starting over every Monday and finally get it done
Why Listen to Shut Up and Choose with Jonathan Ressler?
Because this isn’t another “transformation story.” This is a blueprint.
I’ve lived the problem. I built the solution. Now I’m giving it to you.
If I can lose 140 pounds while managing a full life, traveling, eating out, and never setting foot in a gym — so can you.
🚫 No crash diets
🚫 No detox tea
🚫 No influencer fluff
Just smart choices, honest talk, and a system that actually works.
🎧 Subscribe now to Shut Up and Choose — the no-nonsense weight loss podcast from Jonathan Ressler — and let’s get your life back.
Episodes
66 episodes
The Real Reason You Keep Falling Off (It’s Not What You Think)
Ever found yourself saying "I was doing so well and then just fell off"? Stop blaming yourself – your weight loss plan was probably designed to fail from the start.The harsh truth is that willpower is a finite resource that gets deplete...
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Episode 215
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30:42
Fat Isn’t a Feeling—It’s a Choice You Keep Making
Ever caught yourself saying "I feel fat today"? That single phrase might be sabotaging your entire weight loss journey. In this no-holds-barred episode, we rip the emotional band-aid off this common statement and expose the dangerous language t...
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Episode 214
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29:08
Why Your Diet Is A Lying, Soul-Sucking Freak
Most weight loss approaches set you up for failure from day one—not because you lack willpower, but because they're designed to be temporary quick fixes rather than sustainable lifestyle changes. That's how the $70 billion diet industry keeps y...
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Episode 213
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33:56
F*ck The Diet Industry - Stop Starting Over, You Drama Queen
Ever found yourself eating one cookie, then throwing in the towel completely because "I'll just start fresh on Monday"? You're stuck in the cycle that keeps millions trapped in weight-loss purgatory.This raw, no-BS episode exposes the t...
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Episode 212
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28:02
Breaking the Water Myth- The Only Thing a Gallon a Day Flushes Is Your Sanity
Ever feel hungry, only to realize you were actually just thirsty? Your brain's not the sharpest when it comes to distinguishing between hunger and dehydration—and this confusion might be sabotaging your weight loss efforts without you even real...
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Episode 211
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27:49
Your Family Tree Isn’t Fat—Your Family Habits Are
Ever found yourself saying, "I've always been big, it's just in my genes"? That seemingly innocent explanation might be the very thing keeping you stuck in a cycle of weight struggles and failed attempts at change.In this raw, unfiltere...
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Episode 209
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31:14
F*ck Your Trainer- Your Lazy Excuses Can Bench More Than You !
Ever caught yourself staring at your too-tight jeans, thinking "maybe I should hire a personal trainer"? That's exactly the moment when you need this brutally honest wake-up call.The hard truth? Your weight isn't a gym problem—it's a de...
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Episode 208
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34:49
Do Less. Do It Daily. Shut Up Already. Big results don’t need big drama
Ready to ditch the "all or nothing" approach to weight loss that's been failing you for years? This raw, unfiltered episode cuts through the noise and introduces you to stackable habits—the secret weapon for sustainable weight loss that actuall...
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Episode 207
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38:30
Did Ozempic Just Kill Weight Watchers?
The weight loss landscape is experiencing a seismic shift. Weight Watchers—a diet industry giant for decades—has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while pharmaceutical options like Ozempic soar in popularity. This dramatic reversal reveals someth...
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Episode 206
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26:02
Healthy, Not Hellish- Eating Smarter Without Hating Life
Ever found yourself starting Monday with green juice only to end Friday face-first in pizza, wondering what went wrong? The problem isn't you—it's the toxic perfection mindset that's sabotaging your results.Welcome to a no-BS conversati...
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Episode 205
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34:50
You Are Not A Failure - You Are Just Really Good At Quitting
Ever wonder why your weight loss efforts keep starting strong but fizzle out like clockwork? The problem might not be your diet plan, your metabolism, or even your willpower – it could be that you've become exceptionally skilled at quitting.
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Episode 205
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33:04
Small Smart Choices = Big Results- AKA How I Outsmarted My Inner Fat Kid
At 61 years old and 140 pounds lighter than I was two years ago, I've discovered something profound about weight loss that most "experts" won't tell you: it's not about dramatic overhauls or punishing yourself thin. After failing at over 100 di...
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Episode 203
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34:19
Eating Your Feelings? Try Feeling Them Instead (Weird, Right?)
That moment when you're staring into the fridge, not actually hungry but somehow convinced food will solve whatever's bothering you? We've all been there. And it's this exact pattern of emotional eating that silently sabotages weight loss journ...
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Episode 202
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28:21
Jonathan Ressler Reintroduction – Year Two- Who I Am & How Far I’ve Come
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 eve...
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Episode 201
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42:03
10 Weight Loss Truths You Don’t Wanna Hear (But Seriously, Shut Up and Listen)
Let's cut through the bullshit – we all know how to lose weight, but most of us don't want to face the uncomfortable truths that make sustainable weight loss possible. After losing 140+ pounds and keeping it off for nearly two years, I'm laying...
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Season 1
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Episode 153
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45:31
Why “Eat Less, Move More” Is the Worst Weight Loss Advice Ever
Why is "eat less, move more" such terrible weight loss advice? Because it completely misses what actually drives our eating behaviors and sets us up for failure from the start.The problem isn't that people don't understand how calories ...
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Episode 152
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37:34
F*ck Your Meal Plan: Why You Need to Learn How to Eat Like a Normal Person
Tired of jumping from one diet plan to another without sustainable results? This raw, no-holds-barred episode tackles the uncomfortable truth about meal plans and why they're setting you up for failure in your weight loss journey.Drawin...
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Episode 151
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25:59
Fit, Lean, and Clueless—The Truth About Online Fitness Gurus...And A Few That Matter
Tired of fitness influencers selling you overpriced supplements and impossible body standards? This raw, unfiltered episode cuts through the Instagram fitness illusion to reveal what sustainable weight loss really looks like. As so...
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Episode 150
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34:05
Intermittent Fasting: Starving for No Reason (Just Eat, Already!)
From failed diets to sustainable success, this raw and unfiltered episode dives deep into why intermittent fasting isn't the miracle solution it's marketed to be. After trying over 100 different weight loss methods throughout his life, Jonathan...
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Season 1
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Episode 149
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31:46
7 Diet Myths That Are Keeping You Fat
Join us for an eye-opening episode as we tackle the popular diet myths that have long misled many. This week, we strip back layers of confusion to reveal the truth that operates beneath the surface of dieting, health, and weight management. Jon...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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37:24
Late-Night Munchies Won't Kill You: The Truth About Eating After Dark
Late-night snacking has always been deemed a taboo, but what if the rules have been wrong all along? This episode of Shut Up and Choose confronts the common myths tied to late-night eating habits, shining a light on the reality of how our bodie...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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30:47
Donuts, Pizza, And Burgers Did Not Make You Fat - Math Did!
Ever wonder if you can shed pounds without bidding farewell to your favorite foods or hitting the gym? On "Shut Up and Choose," I shake up the narrative around weight loss by sharing my own journey of losing over 140 pounds without sacrificing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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27:11
BLTs Are Killing You: Your Secret Frenemy in Weight Loss
Ever wonder why your weight loss journey isn't moving as fast as you'd like? Perhaps those innocent nibbles—those subtle bites, licks, and tastes (BLTs)—are silently plotting against your progress. Join me on "Shut Up and Choose" as I recount a...
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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27:05
Like It Or Not - Obesity Is Just Slow Motion Suicide
Obesity is not a body type—it's a choice. Join me as I share my personal journey from weighing 411 pounds and grappling with severe health issues like uncontrolled gout and atrial fibrillation, to realizing the self-inflicted nature of my burde...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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23:57
The Real Heavyweights of Denial: Why Fat Activists Are Pushing a Dangerous, Deadly Agenda
What if society's embrace of body positivity is actually harming our health? Join me, Jonathan Ressler, as I challenge the norms surrounding fat activism and the sweeping calls for a Fat Equality Bill of Rights. This episode unpacks the controv...
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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