The Mindset Diet

In this episode, I’m joined by Tara Gogolinski, a licensed marriage and family therapist with 15 years of experience working with couples. We’re talking about something that comes up constantly with women on a health journey: how your relationship, home life, communication patterns, and ability to ask for support can directly impact your ability to take care of yourself. If you feel like the defau...

Have you ever felt like you’ve tried everything to lose weight? Keto, fasting, low carb, macro tracking, OrangeTheory, Peloton, cutting dairy, cutting gluten, detoxes, supplements, more steps, less food… and somehow, you still feel stuck. In this episode of The Mindset Diet , I break down why trying more random strategies is usually not the answer. Instead, I walks through exactly what I would ass...

You’re working out. You’re eating healthy. You’re trying to make the right choices. So why isn’t the scale moving? In this episode of The Mindset Diet , I break down eight “healthy” habits that may look good on paper but could actually be slowing down your weight loss progress. From under-eating protein to relying on supplements, overdoing cardio-style workouts, cutting carbs, and walking into the...

In this episode, I am giving some tough love around a pattern I see all the time: women who say they want to lose weight, improve their metabolism, and finally feel good in their bodies, but when they are told they may need to eat more, train differently, manage stress, sleep more, or stop pushing harder, they resist it. They keep doing a slightly modified version of what has already kept them stu...

In this episode of The Mindset Diet , I’m talking about one of the biggest mistakes I see women making with their workouts: lifting weights that are too light to actually create change. After chatting with women who requested my free 3-day strength training program, I noticed a common pattern. Many women are working out from home, but only have access to very light dumbbells, like 5-pound weights...

In this episode, I break down something most women completely misunderstand about fat loss: not all plateaus are the same. When you assume every plateau means “eat less and work harder,” you end up solving the wrong problem… and staying stuck even longer. I walk you through the three different types of plateaus you might be experiencing, how to identify which one you’re actually in, and what to do...

If you feel like you’re doing everything right (eating healthy, working out, trying to stay consistent) but your body just isn’t changing… this episode is going to explain why. Most women skip the exact step that makes fat loss actually work. They go straight into eating less, cleaning things up, and pushing harder… without realizing their body isn’t in a position to respond to that yet. So instea...

Inside this episode, I walk you through what tracking food actually means (and how flexible it can be), the most common objections I hear from clients, and why it works from both a behavioral and physiological standpoint. I also share real client examples that show how simply increasing awareness can lead to meaningful progress, even without intentional fat loss. If you’ve been resisting tracking,...

Most women think they’re stuck because they’re not doing enough…  not disciplined enough… not consistent enough… But what if the real problem isn’t your effort... it’s the way you’re showing up to the process every single day ? In this episode, I break down something I had to learn the hard way: Your attitude isn’t just affecting how you feel, it’s directly impacting your ability to lose fat. We t...

If you’re working out consistently but your body still isn’t changing, the problem might not be your effort. It might be your strategy. In this episode, I break down one of the most common mistakes I see women make when trying to lose fat and tone up. Many women spend years doing high-intensity classes, cardio circuits, spin workouts, or bootcamp-style training. These workouts can feel productive...

You’re working out consistently.  You’re eating “pretty healthy.”  You’re trying to be disciplined. And yet your body isn’t changing. In this episode, I unpack a simple but powerful shift: what if your body isn’t broken… it just doesn’t feel safe? I walk through five signs your system may be in protection mode and explain why fat loss is less about pushing harder and more about creating stability....

If fat loss feels harder than it used to, you’re not imagining it. Many women reach a point where the strategies that once worked, eating less, working out more, pushing harder, stop delivering results.  In this episode, I break down why fat loss can feel so much more difficult in your 30s and 40s, and why relying on willpower alone often makes things worse. We talk about stress load, hormonal shi...

If your weight loss journey feels overwhelming, confusing, and exhausting, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Mindset Diet , I break down why so many women feel stuck in “paralysis by analysis” despite trying hard, eating healthy, and exercising regularly. I explain how scrolling for recipes, adding more workouts, and consuming endless advice actually increases overwhelm when the real...

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Chris, a former 1:1 client who just graduated the Built By Balance program after losing close to 20 pounds and completely changing how she approaches fat loss in her post-menopause body.  Chris did OrangeTheory for seven years, built great workout habits, ate what she thought was a solid “healthy” diet, and still found herself gaining weight and getting more...

If you’re eating “healthy,” working out consistently, and still feel stuck, frustrated, or exhausted, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by functional health coach Jillian Harbarcuk for a very honest, very real discussion about what actually bothers us about the fitness industry and why so much well-intentioned advice ends up backfiring for women. We talk openly about the...

Weight loss plateaus are frustrating, discouraging, and incredibly common, especially for women who are already eating “healthy” and working out consistently. If the scale hasn’t moved in weeks and you’re starting to wonder if something is wrong with your body, this episode is for you. In today’s episode of The Mindset Diet , I walk you through five of the most common reasons I see women get stuck...

If you’ve been dieting for years, working out consistently, and trying to “do everything right” but still feel stuck, this episode is for you. In this tactical, strategy-first episode, I break down how to set a clear, realistic weight loss goal and actually follow through on it, without burning out, panicking, or restarting over and over again. Instead of relying on motivation or discipline, we wa...

If you feel like you’re doing everything right—eating healthy, working out consistently, trying all the things—and the scale still won’t budge, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I break down why stalled weight loss is not a willpower problem or a sign that your body is broken. More often, it’s a sign that your current approach is no longer aligned with what your body actually needs...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “good all week,” only to unravel after one stressful moment… or if you keep restarting every Monday wondering why you can’t stay consistent… this episode will hit home. Most women assume their weight loss struggles are about discipline, motivation, or willpower. But in reality, there’s an unspoken emotion that quietly derails progress, triggers all-or-nothing thinki...

Most women believe that if they “eat healthy,” the weight should come off. But healthy eating and fat-loss eating are not the same thing. In today’s episode, Imane breaks down the exact reasons why so many women feel like they’re doing everything “right” yet still aren’t seeing progress. If you’ve ever felt frustrated because…  • your friends lose weight by cutting soda  • you exercise consistentl...

Episode Summary: In today’s episode of The Mindset Diet , I break down the three psychological patterns that cause most women to spiral during the holidays — and the mindset shifts that help you stay consistent, calm, and in control. If you're tired of feeling out of control every November and December… if you’re sick of starting the new year feeling inflamed, bloated, and discouraged… this e...

If you’ve ever stepped on the scale, seen the number go up, and instantly felt like you failed... this episode is for you. In today’s episode of The Mindset Diet , I’m breaking down one of the most common mistakes women make on their weight loss journey: making decisions based on emotion instead of data. We’ll talk about why your brain reacts this way (and how it’s wired for short-term survival, n...

If you’ve hit your 30s or 40s and feel like your body’s suddenly working against you, you’re not alone. Many women notice the scale creeping up, even when they’re eating “healthy,” exercising, and doing everything right. In this episode of The Mindset Diet , I break down why this happens and what you can do to take back control . We’ll dive into the science of hormonal changes , the psychology of...

Most women are chasing “tone” with the wrong plan. In this episode, I break down what toned actually means, the workouts and diet habits that are wasting your time, and the clear path to visible muscle definition you can sustain. Episode highlights Defining “tone” and common myths that keep women stuck The hidden cost of chronic dieting and constant cardio Why protein, calories, and recovery are n...

Most women don’t struggle to lose weight. They struggle to keep it off. In this episode of The Mindset Diet , I break down the Balance phase of my 3-phase method (Build → Burn → Balance) so you can maintain your results within 3–5 lbs without living on a diet. You’ll learn how to transition off tracking, navigate events and vacations, and build the identity and habits that make maintenance feel no...