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Episode 285: How I finally got running to stick after 30 years

The Diet Diaries·Jordana Edelstein·8 August 2026·32 min

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For years, every time I started running it was for one reason: to lose weight.Which is exactly why I never stayed with it.Now, for the first time in my life, I've been running consistently.In this episode, I'm sharing what changed, why it matters, and how this same shift could completely change your relationship with exercise (and honestly, food too).You'll hear:Why trying to lose weight can actually make it harder to stay consistent with exercise.The surprising reason I've been running consistently for almost a year (for the first time in my life).How chasing outcomes you can't control sets you up to quit—even when you're doing "everything right."The mindset shift that makes healthy habits feel easier to stick with.Why "enough" exercise might be a lot less than you think.Connect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my weekly letter with personal stories and nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries