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Do diet rules make you want to rebel? If restrictive plans leave you feeling trapped, frustrated, or stuck in cycles of “screw it” moments, you may be a Freedom Forger—one of the five weight loss archetypes. In this episode, Lisa breaks down what it really means to crave flexibility and autonomy when it comes to food, exercise, and health after 50.

You’ll learn why this resistance isn’t a lack of discipline, how freedom-seeking can both protect and sabotage your progress, and what actually works if you want results without feeling controlled. Lisa shares mindset shifts, flexible strategies, and coaching insights to help you reclaim your independence while still moving forward with confidence.

Key Topics Covered

• What it means to be a Freedom Forger
• Why diet rules trigger rebellion instead of results
• The difference between autonomy and self-sabotage
• How “all-or-nothing” thinking shows up after stress
• Why structure can actually create freedom
• Coaching strategies that work for freedom-loving women
• Mindset shifts that lead to sustainable progress

Ready to create a plan that respects your freedom and gets results?
👉 Book a call with Lisa: lisadupreecoaching.com/getcoached

Want to identify your weight loss archetype?
👉 Take the quiz: https://www.lisadupreecoaching.com/quiz

👉 Explore all the Weight Loss Archetypes by listening to these episodes:

• Why Waiting to Feel Ready Is Holding You Back - The Confidence Builder Weight Loss Archetype [Ep 72]
• How to Overcome People-Pleasing Eating Habits: Balance Seeker Archetype Explained [Ep 71]
• Fulfillment Finder: When Weight Loss Isn’t Enough to Feel Satisfied [Ep 70]
• Nurture Navigator: How Emotional Eating Might Be Holding You Back After 50 [Ep 69]
• Weight Loss After 50: The 5 Archetypes Keeping You Stuck (And How to Move Forward) [Ep 68]

Thanks for listening!

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Midlife Mojo Jumpstart mini-course to create a health and fitness plan that fits your lifestyle. Over five days, you’ll receive actionable tips to improve your nutrition, exercise, and recovery—all tailored to the unique needs of midlife.

To help you set positive, motivating goals you are excited about, get this free Goal Setting for Success Worksheet.

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If you’ve ever felt like you just need a little more time, more information, or the “perfect moment” before starting your weight loss or fitness journey, this episode is for you. In this episode, Lisa DuPree breaks down the Confidence Builder weight loss archetype and a pattern common among thoughtful, cautious women over 50 who want to do things the right way but often end up stuck in hesitation and self-doubt.

You’ll learn why confidence doesn’t come before action - it’s built through action and how small, intentional steps can rebuild trust in yourself and create real momentum. Lisa shares personal insights, common challenges Confidence Builders face, and simple strategies to stop waiting, start moving forward, and finally experience steady, sustainable progress with your health, strength, and weight loss goals.

What'll you'll learn in this episode:

• Why hesitation and doubt, not food or workouts, often stall weight loss after 50
• The defining traits of the Confidence Builder archetype
• How over-planning and “waiting for the right time” quietly erodes confidence
• Why small, doable actions are more powerful than big overhauls
• How to reframe caution as wisdom instead of weakness
• Practical ways to build confidence through action and support

Next steps:

• Book a call with Lisa: https://lisadupreecoaching.com/getcoached
• Take the Weight Loss Archetype Quiz: https://lisadupreecoaching.com/quiz

Thanks for listening!

🎉 More Free Resources 🎉

Jumpstart Checklist - Download the checklist and jumpstart your journey to a fitter, stronger, more confident and happier you. Get it here!

Midlife Mojo Jumpstart mini-course to create a health and fitness plan that fits your lifestyle. Over five days, you’ll receive actionable tips to improve your nutrition, exercise, and recovery—all tailored to the unique needs of midlife.

To help you set positive, motivating goals you are excited about, get this free Goal Setting for Success Worksheet.

Have a question or a topic for an episode? Send Lisa a text.

In this episode of Midlife Mojo, Lisa explores the Balance Seeker, one of the five weight-loss archetypes from her signature Weight Loss Archetype Quiz. This archetype shows up in people who deeply value responsibility and caring while often leading them to finish everything on their plate, follow rigid mealtime rules, and eat to avoid waste or disappointment. While these intentions come from a good place, they can override hunger and fullness cues, resulting in frustration, guilt, and eating patterns that are out of alignment with health goals.

Lisa shares common ways this archetype appears in daily life, explains why these patterns aren’t a lack of willpower, and walks through coaching strategies that help you reconnect with your body and set healthier boundaries. From portion awareness to reducing food-waste anxiety, she empowers listeners to honor both their values and their wellbeing. If you resonate with the Balance Seeker tendencies, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of yourself and actionable steps toward more confident, aligned choices around food.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

• How early messaging around eating and being polite can turn into people-pleasing habits that override your body’s signals.
• Why these patterns are learned behaviors (not a lack of willpower), and how they can impact weight loss and body transformation.
• Practical ways to reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues so you can eat with confidence and less guilt.
• How reframing self-care as responsibility helps you set boundaries, reduce food-related anxiety, and make choices aligned with your goals.

Resources Mentioned

• Take the Weight-Loss Archetype Quiz: lisadupreecoaching.com/quiz
• Book a Free Strategy Session: lisadupreecoaching.com/getcoached

About the Host
Lisa DuPree is a health coach specializing in midlife weight-loss and mindset. She helps women transform their relationship with food, reconnect with their bodies, and create sustainable habits rooted in self-trust and empowerment. Through her coaching, quiz, and practical frameworks, she guides clients toward reshaping behaviors that were learned long ago so they can finally step into lasting, aligned wellness.

Thanks for listening!

🎉 More Free Resources 🎉

Jumpstart Checklist - Download the checklist and jumpstart your journey to a fitter, stronger, more confident and happier you. Get it here!

Midlife Mojo Jumpstart mini-course to create a health and fitness plan that fits your lifestyle. Over five days, you’ll receive actionable tips to improve your nutrition, exercise, and recovery—all tailored to the unique needs of midlife.

To help you set positive, motivating goals you are excited about, get this free Goal Setting for Success Worksheet.