James was constantly on and off the diet wagon. He tried Atkins, South Beach, Calorie tracking, and intermittent fasting. He lost weight with all of those. They all worked … for a little while. But they felt restrictive and burdensome. And he would always quit and gain all the weight back. He lost and regained the same 20 pounds for years and years. Sound familiar?  He started to think - I’m different. There’s something wrong with me.  Then he thought - Maybe I just need to find the “right...

What is BMI? Is BMI accurate? Is BMI outdated?  Is BMI a good indicator of health? How do I get BMI down? The good ol’ BMI. It’s been terrorizing people for many many years. We all know how it goes, right? Go to your doctor. They weigh you. Then they show you the BMI chart and tell you that you need to lose weight. And you go home and cry because what the BMI says is such a low number and you feel like there’s no way you’ll ever get there.  You’ve been trying to lose weight for so long! And...

Sometimes I have an interaction on a coaching call and I’m like “this is pure gold”. And I KNOW it would be so helpful for all of you amazing podcast listeners, but I totally respect that those conversations are private and I usually just let it pass. But every now and then I might reach out to the person and ask for their permission to share it on the podcast. That’s exactly what recently happened and exactly what this episode is all about.  It’s not perfect or scripted. It’s real, raw,...

Do you have a weight loss goal?  Should you write your goals down?  Should you read your goals everyday?  When it comes to goals, there are so many questions, suggestions, and “experts” telling you what to do. And if you ever meet with a trainer or nutritionist, there’s a good chance their first words might even be - Okay, what are your goals?  Goals are everywhere! And they’re so important, right? I mean … goals are good, right?  Ehh, they can be. But it’s not always that simple.  There’s...

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Maybe I’m just a weirdo or I just think too much, but I often see parallels and lessons from so many life events that I believe we can learn from to help us in other areas of life.  This happened recently when Hurricane Helene passed over where I live in the state of Georgia and then went on to have a devastating impact on parts of Tennessee, western North Carolina, as well as parts of south Georgia.  There are probably hundreds of things we can learn from this hurricane, but today, I want...

One of the most common mistakes I see is something called the “Junk Drawer Syndrome.” It can negatively impact your weight loss efforts, but that’s not all. It can also cause issues in just about any area of life. As if that’s not bad enough . . .  This “junk drawer mentality” often keeps you from getting the help or guidance you need, which will tremendously slow down or stall out your progress. Then, if we’re not careful, it might lead to shame, embarrassment, confusion, and maybe even an...

Are you really tough on yourself?  Do you struggle with procrastination? Have a hard time making decisions?  Do you just feel mentally exhausted?  When it comes to losing weight, do you feel the need to “start fresh Monday” after you mess up?  If you answered “yes” to some of these questions, then this episode is for you. It’s an episode especially for us perfectionists. We might mistakenly see it as a badge of honor, but it just might be crippling you, causing more harm than help. You’re...

If you try to lose weight, but wind up the same or even gaining a little extra weight year after year … If you have multiple “false starts” with losing weight throughout the year … If you have really high motivation at certain times and really low motivation at other times of the year … Then this episode is for YOU. It was inspired by my disagreement with another podcaster. They were discussing the best times of year to make changes and make progress in life. After hearing what they had to...

Is your relationship with food messing you up?  Do you even know if you have a healthy relationship with food?  This episode will help you answer both of those questions.  Being overweight really comes down to being out of balance. And what often lies beneath our imbalance is a distorted relationship with food. This can manifest differently for different people, but today I’ll explain 4 specific ways someone can have a poor relationship with food.  I’ll provide specific questions to help...

Lydia is pretty amazing. She's mom to 4 wonderful kids. She’s super busy. And she’s super courageous, because she was willing to take the road less traveled and seek out a balanced, realistic approach to weight loss that could be sustainable.  In today’s episode, you’ll hear Lydia’s story including . . .  How she overcame emotional eatingThe transformative power of mindfulness and being present w/ food and lifeWhat “self care” used to represent and what it means to her nowWhy and how she...

If you want a clear cut, black-and-white answer about losing weight, then this episode is for you!  Whenever you ask a trainer, coach, or expert a question, there should be two words you hear when they respond. These two words can be an indicator that they truly “know their stuff” and can be trusted.  The less someone knows about a certain topic, the simpler it might seem. Unfortunately this can be the case when it comes to nutrition, exercise, and weight loss. It’s not quite as simple as...

You may think you just need to be more disciplined.  You may think it was just the worst time to start a new diet.  You may think you just need a different plan that works for you.  Those might be true to some degree. But if you have tried to lose weight and quit multiple times, then I’m willing to bet that there’s a sneaky reason you may not even be aware of. It can impact us when we’re trying to take action and “do good”, but it can also crush us once we actually get results.  That might...

Do you feel like you sometimes lack willpower?  Is it hard for you to be consistent and stick to your diet or workouts? Maybe you think you could lose weight if you just had more discipline. Well, today you’re in for a treat! I’m explaining a super simple way to instantly boost your willpower. With this little trick, you’ll become more consistent and move toward your goals faster than ever. And the secret to all of it is … politics!  Ha! Funny, but I’m serious.  Grab your coffee and turn...

Forewarning: this episode is full of tough love and truth bombs! But it could change your life.  Are you ready for the truth about losing weight that no one else wants to tell you?  If you’ve tried 27 different diets, but none of them worked then this episode is for YOU.  If you’ve tried and tried, but just really struggle to lose weight, then this episode is for YOU.  Today I’ll explain the weight loss secret that no one wants to tell you. It’s a powerful realization that we all need to...

Need some weight loss motivation?  Wondering how to get started losing weight?  It doesn’t matter if you’re doing keto or trying Weight Watchers or Whole30, or thinking about starting Noom … we all need some motivation to get things going. Well, I’ve got you covered with a big dose of weight loss motivation and positive energy! But that’s not all . . . I also explain the essential first step that’s needed for weight loss success. But honestly, it’s the essential first step that’s needed to...

If you’ve tried and failed more times than you can count . . . If you struggle to lose weight and keep it off . . . If you sometimes feel like your own worst enemy and you have no idea why . . . Then you’re familiar with self sabotage.  For some, it happens as soon as they start getting traction. For some, it happens when life gets busy or they get stressed. For some, it happens exactly when they least expect it - when they’ve made progress and they’re killing it!  Regardless of when it...

Finding the best diet for weight loss might not be about science. Finding the best weight loss program for YOU just might have more to do with your personal preferences than which diet burns the most fat.  There are two big truths that the diet industry will not tell you. In this episode, I explain those and provide 2 specific guidelines to help you find the right diet for you and your body.  We also quickly explore a lot of the popular options like Keto, Paleo, Atkins, Intuitive eating,...

Do you see losing weight as a problem you need to solve?  Do you think of weight loss as something you need to accomplish so that you can get back to your normal life?  If so, this episode is especially for you! I want to encourage everyone to begin looking at (and thinking of) losing weight in a totally new way. This could be one of the most eye-opening and freeing messages you’ve ever heard about weight loss.  We’ll discuss . . .  The “recipe of your life”Invitation vs. Problem...

Can you eat whatever you want and still lose weight?   The answer might surprise you. But it’s not quite as simple as you think. In today’s episode, I explain how it is possible, along with the pitfalls.  Overall, you’ll learn . . .  A BIG truth about losing weightThe difference between eating whatever you want and as much as you wantThe role what willpower and discipline play in this weight loss approachHow the diet industry tries to use tricky marketing The importance of “stacking the deck...

Today is the 300th episode, so it’s kind of a milestone. For this, I wanted to select one of MY all time favorite episodes.  I like to think of this episode as the behind-the-scenes (or below the surface) stuff of achieving a better body and a better life! Typically when I record most episodes, I’ll have pretty extensive notes to guide me through what I want to share. That wasn’t the case for the episode you’re going to hear today.  One Friday, I sat down at my laptop and it just hit me. I...

Are you ready for the truth about protein? Can protein help you lose weight? How much protein should I eat per day? Is too much protein bad for you? If you’ve ever asked any of these questions, then this episode is for you. Chances are you’ve heard tidbits from all the viewpoints; probably everything from “too much protein is bad for you” to “protein is healthy and builds muscle.”  The sad part is that nutrition experts are often the culprit.  Dietitians and nutritionists tend to be the...

For most people, losing weight is not fun. It’s something we feel like we HAVE to do. It’s a source of stress, overwhelm, and sadly failure. Who would want to do that?!  And this is why we often wait until we feel motivated again before starting another diet. We think we need motivation to be successful.  BUT!  The only reason we feel this way is because we’re forcing it. Once we make the shift from forcing to choosing, we no longer need that flighty, here-today, gone-tomorrow feeling of...

I’m giving you four of my top weight loss tips! If you want to drop a few pounds quickly, then I’ve got you covered. These weight loss tips are simple and they work.  But that’s not all! We’ll dive deep and answer some other really important questions like . . .  Are weight loss tips an effective approach for true success?Have you become a “tip collector”?Two different ways to view your weight loss journeyThen I help you find your best next step P.S. Forewarning - there might be a small...