So many women find their weight is up, their waist is expanding, and they struggle to lose an ounce, around the time of menopause. The science about menopause, hormones, and aging has a few surprises in store, but not to worry! Dr. Lisa walks you through steps you can take to prevent and address weight issues around the time of menopause and beyond. If you're a woman of ANY age, this is important information for YOU. Before you leave, just a reminder to head over to www.SmartWeightLossCoachin...

If you think you're one of those high achieving people who can power through life with 5 - 6 hours of sleep, think again. Sleep deprivation increases your risk for diabetes and obesity. Dr. Lisa shares some of the science around sleep, and gives you 5 quick ways to invite yourself to level up your bedtime routine. Be sure you head over to www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com if you want to register for our annual Women's Wellness Retreat, happening in November. Our early bird discount is about to ...

We all have stress, half of which comes from life events, and half of which results from the daily grind & its inherent aggravations. Stress drives up cortisol, impacts our weight, and can even lead to an increased risk of heart problems. The good news? Dr. Lisa's got some science backed actions you can take to reduce stress, manage your weight, and live longer, healthier. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.S...

As the saying goes, "Comparison is the thief of joy." Comparing your weight loss journey, and your body, to others can leave you feeling frustrated & defeated. What do most of us do when feeling frustrated? We give up. Or perhaps we soothe ourselves with food or drinks. Find out how to recognize the Compare & Despair cycle, and how to break free of it, in six easy steps.Also, please be sure to head over to www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com to get an early bird discount for our Women's W...

This week, Dr. Lisa walks us through an easy intervention that may help you with weight loss and improving your metabolic health. Can eating slower reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, improve your blood sugar, and help you lose weight? Take a listen to find out! Also, please be sure to head over to www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com to get an early bird discount for our Women's Wellness Retreat. We'd be honored to have you join us! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journe...

Dr. Lisa shares a real life example of a simple thought that made her client feel frazzled and stuck with her weight. She'll walk you through the process of recognizing those unintentional, but negative thoughts that block your progress. She'll also show you how to CURATE an intentional thought to get yourself back on track. Whether you want to lose 50#, live healthy to 100, or simply start packing your own lunch on Tuesdays, this process of catching the thoughts that block you is sure to hel...

Today, Dr. Lisa shows us how restricting after a splurge can lead to an unhealthy cycle of restricting, then overeating. If you find yourself stuck under a ROCK (RROC or Recurrent Restrict & Overeat Cycle), her 5 step process will help you get out from under that toxic diet culture way of thinking, so you can reset the healthy way for successful weight loss. And, if you’d like to take advantage of our early bird discount for our Women’s Wellness Retreat in November, here's the...

Today, Dr. Lisa takes us on a tour of the latest consensus about dairy for weight loss and other health outcomes, including type 2 diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease, stroke, and premature death. If you're not sure if you should be eating yogurt & cheese, or drinking milk, this episode will clear up the confusion. And, if you’d like to take advantage of our early bird discount for our Women’s Wellness Retreat in November, here's the link....

Today Dr. Lisa reviews an article that identifies four specific sedentary behaviors that contribute to excess weight. Armed with this information, you'll create unique ways to achieve weight loss that aren't directly related to diet or exercise. The original article link can be found below. Also, be sure to check out Lisa Oldson MD on social media, if you'd like to learn more about our 2024 Women's Wellness Retreat. Early bird registration is now open! Article: Sedentary behavior,...

Did you know that the World Health Organization says that there's no safe amount of alcohol? What about the heart healthy benefits of red wine that we've been hearing about for decades? Today, Dr. Lisa walks us through the science behind red wine, and shares hints for how to cut back if it's blocking your weight loss or impacting your health. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.com This...

If someone gave you a protein shake that contained less than 2% arsenic, would you drink it? What about the emulsifiers in our food supply that are typically listed as being less than 2% of the ingredient list? And what if they caused weight gain or cancer? Dr. Lisa has a few thoughts about emulsifiers that keep her up at night. Listen to today's podcast episode because once you know, you can't unknow this stuff, and it just might save your life. If you'd like more support during your SMART...

If you're in the habit of considering certain foods forbidden because you're working on weight loss, you might like to know that Dr. Lisa disagrees with you! If something is important to you, it's NOT forbidden. In today's episode, Dr. Lisa helps us to reframe our relationship with forbidden foods. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.com This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

We've all tried using willpower and RESISTANCE to stay away from certain foods when we're trying to lose weight, but that simply doesn't work well enough for the long term. A more effective strategy involves learning to SIT with food desire without acting on it. This is a talent you already have, though you may be surprised to hear Dr. Lisa's take on how you practice this skill in your day to day life. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group...

Much of what we know about physical activity, weight, and health comes from studying Amish populations. The general U.S. population has 10 times the rate of obesity seen in the Amish. Could it be that they've found a fountain of youth in NEAT? In today's episode, Dr. Lisa walks us through some research on longevity, health, weight loss, and how to avoid the dreaded diagnosis code of Z73.2 when you're trying to lose weight! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey,...

Working with clients over the years, Dr. Lisa has become an expert on which foods shock her clients when they find out they're weight gain foods. We're talking about some of the most common, and sneaky, ultra-processed (also called NOVA 4) foods. NOVA 4 foods not only cause weight gain, but they also increase the risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and even cancer. If you're interested in weight loss, or you're here to focus on improving your health to increase longevity,...

Given that one in three adults in the U.S. has pre-diabetes, chances are you may be one of them. Catching pre-diabetes early is your best shot at REVERSING the progression to diabetes. Dr. Lisa is here to tell you exactly how to do just that! Be sure you stick around for the entire podcast because we're giving away one free membership to our Smart Weight Loss Coaching, webinar based, 12 week program.  If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group...

Weight loss is hard, we all know that, but maintenance of weight loss is an entirely different process. Dr. Lisa walks us through five of the critical actions her clients take when they successfully keep their weight off for the long term. Be sure to check out Episode 23 for more tips on maintenance of weight loss. AND...We'd love to see you join our 12 week interactive online weight loss program, where we do a deep dive into maintenance as well. If you'd like more support during your SMART...

Access to weight loss medications is exploding, and drug companies are now offering prescriptions through telehealth appointments directly. In some ways, this expanded access to life saving drugs is fantastic. But let's not forget the healthy habits that shouldn't be abandoned just because it's easier to lose weight with meds. Research shows that people live longer, healthier when they incorporate certain habits into their lifestyle. Also, stick around at the end for a few words about the...

Are you serious about SMART weight loss in 2024? Dr. Lisa picks up where we left off last week, with 6 more monthly themes to improve your health span, longevity and weight. If you'd like to do a deeper dive into these and other topics, head over to SmartWeightLossCoaching.com and use our coupon code HAPPY2024 to tap into our program's SMART approach to weight loss. Also, stick around at the end for a few words about the extension of our Smart Weight Loss Coaching holiday discount.  Head...

In part one of this episode, Dr. Lisa invites us to reframe our approach to New Year's resolutions. Let go of your inner critic and create some gentle inspiration focused more around effort and progress than about a perfectionist finish line for your resolutions. Ready to create a theme for the next six months? Then, let's GO! Also, stick around at the end for a few words about the extension of our Smart Weight Loss Coaching holiday discount.  Head over to our website at...

There's so much buzz about intermittent fasting and time restricted feeding. Today Dr. Lisa walks us through the data on these eating styles to explore whether or not they make sense for you. Whether you're interested in weight loss or improving your metabolic health, this episode has plenty of practical hints. Be sure to head over to our website at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com to register for our weight loss program before the last day of our big holiday discount. Use the code...

We have all sorts of rituals when it comes to weighing in. Some of us weigh in only in the morning, others only when naked, still others of us avoid the scale entirely. Stop giving away your power. YOU are in charge of what you make it mean when you step on the scale. Weight loss requires some monitoring, so Dr. Lisa helps us to flip our punishing thoughts about weighing in. Also, be sure you check out the Smart Weight Loss Coaching program's Holiday Coupon Code, mentioned in today's...

What puts us in the best frame of mind to make food decisions for weight loss? And how do we create that healthy motivation we so deeply desire? Dr. Lisa shares some motivational secrets from Mrs. Pike, a second grade teacher. If you want the right mindset for weight loss, it's time to catch yourself being good! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.com This episode was produced by The Podcast...

It's not unusual for people to feel lousy, fatigued, and foggy when their weight and their health aren't optimized. Often people will say they not only don't look like themselves, but they don't feel like themselves anymore either. In today's podcast, Dr. Lisa shares the inspirational story of Chris, who believed it was possible to change his life by changing his health. Join us to find out what happened, and how Chris emerged from his fog. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight...

Today, Dr. Lisa shares her six step process for managing your weight over the holidays. It doesn't involve special diets, restricting specific foods or entire food groups. Nor does it involve measuring your food or calculating how many grams of protein you need. As always, Dr. Lisa keeps it simple and focuses on tapping into our brain power to regulate our weight. If you've got a holiday party coming up, whether or not you're trying to lose weight, now is the perfect time to take a listen and...