Why Self-Confidence Comes Before Weight Loss

What if the thing standing between you and sustainable change isn't knowing what to eat? What if it's how you talk to yourself when things don't go according to plan? Amy Scott spent years riding the weight-loss roller coaster. She had struggled with her weight for much of her life, experienced some success with Weight Watchers, regained weight, and eventually reached a point where she wondered if there might be another way. Then, at age 54, Amy lost 80 pounds. But the biggest transformation wasn't simply what happened on the scale. In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie sits down with Amy, founder of Elusive Forever Weight Loss, to talk about the mindset and daily practices that helped her create sustainable change and eventually become a certified life coach helping other women do the same. Amy takes us back to a trip to the French Alps in her thirties when she wanted to ski but couldn't fit into the available ski boots. She remembers realizing she was too young to begin missing out on experiences she wanted to have. It would still take years before she found an approach that worked for her. Amy and Julie talk candidly about emotional eating, people-pleasing, menopause, body changes, self-confidence, GLP-1 medications, weight-loss surgery, habits, and why starting over every Monday can keep us stuck. They also explore something that applies far beyond weight loss: what happens after you mess up? Do you use it as evidence that you can't do this? Or can you get curious, learn something, and choose the next best step? Amy believes sustainable change isn't created by white-knuckling your way toward a number on the scale. It's built by practicing habits you can imagine continuing for the rest of your life. What You'll Hear Amy's experience losing 80 pounds at age 54 The moment in the French Alps that changed how she saw her future Why years of dieting didn't create sustainable change for her Physical hunger versus emotional hunger How self-compassion interrupts the cycle of overeating and shame Why you don't have to wait until Monday to start again The difference between confidence and self-confidence Why keeping promises to yourself builds self-trust How people-pleasing can disconnect women from what they actually want Why noticing what you're doing right matters Amy's “losing or learning” approach to setbacks Why focusing on daily habits can be more useful than obsessing over the scale What Amy thinks about GLP-1 medications and the emotional side of eating How menopause and aging may require experimentation rather than extremes Why compelling reasons can help you prioritize yourself How learning to care for yourself can ripple into your work and relationships 🔗 Connect with Amy  Website: https://msha.ke/amyscottlifecoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyscottweightlosscoach/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyscottlifecoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyscott610/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4AEL42ZxLG7OdDiNcQelaw Free Offer This is my Daily Planning Blueprint https://mailchi.mp/b780399dfbd9/daily-planevaluation-form Self Confidence Cure Guide https://mailchi.mp/1ad7a5686caa/self-confidence-cure I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here... Support the show Casa De Confidence is a podcast for women navigating midlife reinvention, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Hosted by Julie DeLucca-Collins, the show explores confidence, sustainable business success, visibility, authority building, and aligned growth for women entrepreneurs ready to lead boldly and live intentionally. Through real conversations and practical insights, listeners gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies to expand their impact, voice, and opportunities. Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends! Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review. For more about me and what I do, check out my website. If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Follow Julie DeLucca-Collins on Instagram at @julie_deluccacollins