Weight a Minute

"Path Nutrition started as a nutrition business, it became a transformation business, and then I transformed." Jessica and Beth come together for the last episode of Weight a Minute. Join us as we take a moment to reflect on our highlights of doing this podcast over the last few years and then share more about the larger shifts that are happening at Path Nutrition. We want to thank everyone who ha...

Is perfectionism holding you back? Do you try to apply the principles of perfection to food by desiring to hold onto food rules or structures tightly? When you step out of that structure does your brain make you think you are a failure? We are here this week to rescue you from this thought error that 1) perfectionism is not real and 2) how that relates to eating and your body. Ready to work with u...

We've all been at the doctor's trying not to rage-cry at their blatant disregard for what we are asking for so on this episode, we are talking about how to be your own health advocate. Tips for preparing to see your doctor so you don't get tripped up and what to do if you don't agree with what they say. This is not a doctor-bashing episode, the information is provided so you can feel confident reg...

On this episode, we are revisiting an older episode - Sugar, Sugar, Sugar. I wanted to recycle this episode not because I want to add to the villainization of sugar and proclaim more fear about how terrible sugar is for you, but because we feel like information is power. Especially with how many people have something to say about sugar, whether they are qualified to or not.  The more you...

"You can't change what you don't measure." Is that true in diet and health? In this episode, Beth and Jessica discuss how important, or not, it is to track food or other measures of health when you have a goal. Can you lose weight if you don't track your food? Can you still eat intuitively and track food? Listen in and we discuss what the research says and what happens in real life. Watch this epi...

Why is it that in certain circumstances having accountability is seen as a positive, but when we need accountability for exercise and health some view it as a bad thing? Needing and having someone or something that holds us accountable for doing the exercise or eating healthfully is not a moral failing. We all need support, so lean into that accountability. Join us this week as Beth and Jessica di...

On this week's episode, Beth and Jessica break down the latest health documentary, Hack You Health, about the impact of gut health on overall health. We gush about the many pros of this documentary and why you should watch it. Sure we could try to make this episode controversial for the clicks, but nope, we are not spreading unnecessary hate here, we are celebrating the wins of a well-done film. L...

The ping-pong of inner chatter of “should I or should I not” can put our brain in a confusing place because it wants to have clarity. But sometimes there is no clear answer, so how do we move forward? Beth and Jessica talk through what some thoughts might come up and how to work through them. The topic discussed in this episode is weight loss, but you could apply the same concepts to all kind...

Do you find you find yourself beating yourself up mentally or restricting food or over-exercising - basically punishing yourself - if you overate or didn't eat "healthy"? You might be punishing yourself for a behavior that is just a sign that you are missing a skill. The food and eating behavior often do NOT have anything to do with why you are in the cabinet or freezer after a hard day. Tune in t...

The conversation around GLP-1 medications for weight loss continues as we unpack the recent Oprah Special on ABC - "Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution." Some great points were made in the special, but one thing was glossed over very quickly - the food supply's role is disrupting our natural GLP-1 production. Beth gets fired up this week talking about the gross negligence on the part of fo...

When someone sees the number on the scale go down, they get happy - "YAY I've lost weight!" But hold up, when the scale moves it does not always mean you are losing fat. If you are going about dieting, in most of the methods out there, you are likely losing more than fat, and that's not a good thing. Be sure to listen to the know the difference between losing fat and losing weight. Knowing the dif...

The body positivity (BoPo) movement has been working to break down barriers to accepting all body sizes. It's so great showcasing that we can't all be the same size and we are here for all the bodies. But now some BoPo influencers, who have built their whole community around body acceptance, aren't being accepted because they want to lose weight. What the heck? It's damned if you, damned if you do...

Do you or someone you know identify as a people pleaser? What even is a people pleaser? This week Beth and Jessica discuss the different ways we may be people-pleasing, how it relates to health, and how to break free from this behavior. Looking for the Needs and Values Sheet Jessica mentioned? You can find it, here, on our website. See you on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path_nutrition Hos...

Oh man, what a conversation we had about what, if any, is the optimal diet for most people! We discuss the books, How Not to Diet and Pegan, and other podcasters/health influencers take on plants and animals as food. We do not hold back on our opinions, which are solely ours. You may have different needs and viewpoints on what your body wants and needs are, and guess what? That's ok!! Hosted on Ac...

Jessica and Beth binge-watched Nexflix's latest health documentary, You Are What You Eat and give you our hot take on it. There are some points we thought they did well, some things that we may disagree on, and what to take away from the information provided. The show leans heavily towards proving that vegan/plant-based diets are the most beneficial, but is that true? Will that work for everyone?...

Changes in behavior are sometimes challenging or frustrating, maybe because we are out of alignment with where we are in the stages of change process. This week we dive into the different stages of change and offer guidance on how to get unstuck or keep be-bopping through those stages to make the behavior stick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the second part of your questions answered by Beth & Jessica. In part 2 we dive into questions about grocery shopping, weight loss, when does lifestyle changes start to feel normal, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You asked us questions and we've got answer's on this special episode of Weight a Minute. Beth and Jessica answer listener questions about: carbs and weight lifting exercise and your hormonal cycle counting steps seeking health vs chasing perfection Part 2 coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experiencing hunger seems simple, your stomach feels empty so you eat; except it is way more nuanced than that. There are all sorts of influences on feeling hunger and fullness that we don't even notice or think about. Listen in this week as we talk all about hunger, fullness, and how it might relate to other parts of your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weight loss is typically seen as an "I need to it happen yesterday" change. Beth and Jessica offer up the idea that rushing to a weight loss goal might be keeping you from the change that you desire. How can you settle in for the journey and calm the urgency that keeps you spinning? Maybe it's time to rethink the race and embrace a sustainable path towards weight loss (if that's what you want) and...

Is it okay for nutrition professionals to have sponsored posts on social media paid for by food industry groups? Are they being unethical by posting their "professional opinion" on a sponsored post? Beth and Jessica discuss the recent Washington Post article that highlights the practice, as well as how the food industry has long influenced messaging; social media just happens to be the new format...

This week we got to chat with multi-talented Katie Sturino, author of Body Talk and founder of MegaBabe Beauty, about finding freedom from body shame and moving into body acceptance to empower herself and millions of women. We have a joyful conversation about 7-11 in Japan, weight loss advertising, finding the freedom to love yourself regardless of size, working on the inner narrative to reduce th...

In this episode, we talk about the power of beliefs, which can shape not only our day-to-day lives but also our bigger goals. We explore how to question whether beliefs are serving us or not and how to shift beliefs when the ones we have no longer serve us. A must listen for everyone whether you feel stuck or just a gentle reminder about how interesting it is to live this human life with our brain...

This week we are doing a brief chat on how nutrition supports our hormones. We have a lot of hormones to make our body hum and they all require something from the nutrients in the food we eat. So just another friendly reminder that food is more than just controlling your weight. Before we dive into our main topic we discuss the Pendulum probiotics ads. Their marketing went from gut health to weigh...

Jessica and Beth had a great conversation with freelance writer, consultant, tarot card reader, and former food columnist of The Austin Statesman Addie Broyles. We touched on a wide variety of topics like the Barbie movie, her experiences of writing about food while being mindful of the detriments of diet culture, honoring our family through food, her new creative works in The Feminist Kitchen new...