Weight Loss Winformation

Peri and post menopause can create some… interesting … changes in our bodies. And by interesting… I mostly mean uncomfortable, unbecoming… and unwelcome! The guest for this episode, Lindsey Matthews, owner of MoxiebyLindsey shares valuable, evidence-based information … some that is likely to surprise you, some that may cause you to groan just a bit and a lot that is sure to enlighten and inspire y...

Most of us are familiar with the concept of social networks… you know… family members, friends, work buddies, support group peers, and such. But have you heard of a Challenge Network? I’m guessing not! In this episode you’ll learn the reasons why creating a small Challenge Network to help you meet your weight loss and maintenance goals is critical for your optimal success. As you listen to this ep...

Oh, buddy! Get ready to question yourself in a deep way in this episode! Most of readily admit to wanting to be healthy… wanting to improve our health… and that is probably the number one reason people give me for wanting to have weight loss surgery. And yet, as you’ll hear, “HEALTHISM” is now a term people are using… which basically translates to thinking you can only be healthy if you are THIN....

Influencers… seems most teens and plenty of adults would love to make a living as an influencer! There are certainly some benefits of doing so, it appears! I have no issue with influencers… unless and until they start going outside their lane. By that I mean giving information or advice they aren’t qualified to give. Influencers are free to share their personal experiences, their opinions, and tip...

I have two questions for you! Does exercise result in weight loss? If not, are you interested in doing any exercise? These are a few of the things I talk about in this episode! I’ll also give you information about what the experts and the research says about the CRITICAL need we ALL have for exercise. Like or not, exercise is a must for healthy living! I know… you hate hearing it. Listen in – I pr...

Too often when someone experiences a setback in the weight loss journey, they throw in the towel completely! That is not necessary as we are all human and will make mistakes in our lives for the rest of our lives! This episode provides encouragement for bouncing back when you slip off the path so you can move forward toward your goals! The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psych...

How do you recover from friendship changes? Listen today’s episode and learn not only that, but the reasons friendships are so critical to our physical and mental health, reasons they change, and how you can deal with friendships as you lose weight! As the saying goes… Make new friends and MAYBE keep the old? Oh, yeah… I added the maybe part! The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essentia...

You are sure to be impressed listening to the passion and knowledge Shennelle, bariatric patient and founder of Bariatric Rewrite has for her recovery… from the disease of obesity and well… other things! She’s a ball of fire and will spark your fire to get to work on making your life the best it can be through your weight loss process. The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psych...

Fancy schmancy topic today! Psychological Flexibility. Sounds complicated and it is in a way! But in this episode, you will easily be able to see the importance of developing psychological flexibility in order to lose weight and keep it off. Listen in… see if you’re on the hamster wheel of the unhealthy, psychologically INFLEXIBLE diet mentality and learn how to get away from that going-nowhere-go...

Rerelease of Episode 166 from March 6, 2024 SOOOO many people struggle with weight regain, regardless of how they have lost weight. If YOU have a history of yo-yo’ing with your weight, this episode is important for you! You’ll likely hear things you’ve heard before, but I suspect you may also learn thing or two about YOURSELF… if you’re willing to listen with an open mind! The information in this...

Have you experienced False Hope Syndrome? Without telling you exactly what that is, I’m going to let you know chances are good that you have. I have certainly done so in more than one area of my life! False Hope Syndrome runs rampant in relation to weight loss. Listen in, learn exactly what it is and how to keep yourself safe from falling into the disappointment associated with False Hope Syndrome...

Great news in this episode! As adults, we get to create the identity we want to have! Yep – like so many other things in life, it is, in fact, easier said than done. However, I find the opportunity so very refreshing and exciting and am forever working on behaving more in line with the person I want to be… to live the identity I have chosen for myself! You have this opportunity… and dare I say res...

I often hear from patients who have lost a significant amount of weight that they no longer know who they are! They don’t recognize their bodies, for one thing, understanding that their head hasn’t kept pace with the amount of physical weight they have lost. They also talk about not knowing how to live at this weight, noting their relationships are different, people treat them differently, and the...

I hear many of my patients say, in relation to losing weight and maybe especially when it comes to maintaining weight loss, “IT NEVER ENDS!” What they are referring to are the behaviors, the mindset, the necessary skills and tools one needs to develop in order to get rid of excess weight and just as importantly, to maintain the weight loss. I have a fun discussion with one of the women I recently...

We all know how important it is to ditch unhealthy habits and to establish healthy habits in order to lose weight and keep it off. Yet, the reality of doing so can be really difficult! I’m joined today by Amy Burtt, a life coach who lost a significant amount of weight herself by creating and sticking with healthy habits. She has wonderful tips to share with you that can make it easier for you to c...

Most of us get tripped up by our own egos at times in life… we sabotage ourselves because we’re afraid to ask for help or we want our friends or co-workers to think we have it all together or we exaggerate our success just a teensy tiny bit… Some people eventually figure out… often after embarrassing themselves or falling on their face… that our EGO is NOT our Amigo. Listen in and see how your ego...

Dr. Glenn Livingston, a licensed psychologist and author of Defeat Your Cravings: The Back Door to Weight Loss joins me in this episode of Weight Loss Winformation. Dr. Livingston has extensive experience in the field of bariatrics, through his own experience with food obsession and obesity, as well as his work with thousands of patients, years of research and work as a consultant with his clients...

A very wise woman during one of the weekly online support groups on the BariAftercare Facebook page bravely shared a story about how she had rewarded herself with highly processed, non-nutritious food after a stressful day she’d had. She then courageously acknowledged that she had engaged in self-sabotaging behavior and had called it a reward. This opened up a great conversation that I thought wou...

I doubt anyone listening to this podcast would argue that weight stigma, also called weight bias, or more crudely known as fat shaming, is wrong. Inexcusable. Not okay – no matter what. We collectively feel outrage about fat shaming on social media, in boardrooms or in the classrooms. What then, do you think about, and how do you feel about the internalized weight stigma, weight bias, fat shaming...

A few weeks ago I had my best friend on the podcast to talk about what our supportive relationship has looked like for over 30 years. In this episode, I talk with three woman who have more recently developed the kind of compassionate, safe, encouraging and supportive friendships that make going through the weight loss and weight maintenance journey so much more genuine, affirming, deep and so much...

One of the sayings in today’s culuture is “life be lifing.” Life isn’t easy and things come up ALL the time time that throw us off balance, add emotional stress and we often times engage in coping skills that lead us away from our healthy goals. Caleshia has had more than her share of challenges since losing a tremendous amount of weight. Yet she has learned skills to not only help her stay on tra...

How often have you asked yourself this question: “When does it end?” I know I’ve uttered those words many a time in my life. When it comes to weight loss and weight maintenance, I’m guessing you’ve asked yourself that same question in relation to things like sliding back into old habits, telling yourself you’ll never be able to lose weight, calling yourself despicable names when you get on the sca...

You hear me talk all the time about the critical importance of having HEALTHY support as you go through the weight loss process and especially as you work to maintain weight loss! This is true when treating the disease of obesity, all other chronic diseases, and life situations like losing a job, or being a long-term caretaker for a loved one, becoming an empty nester and dealing with any stressfu...

Remember back in the day… farther back from some of us than others… when you couldn’t wait to sign up for summer camps? Chances are that you are now signing your kids or grandkids up for summer camps! Well… fear not! This summer camp is for YOU – the ADULT you that wants to get in better physical condition. You can do summer camp right from your very own home and still get to participate with othe...

Well, now… that sounds like a personal question! Wait… what even IS a window of tolerance? I’ll give you some context clues by asking some more questions: 1) How well do you respond to daily stress? 2) How do you cope with intense emotional stressors? 3) What are your coping skills related to weight loss, food triggers, maintaining consistency? Finally… what are ways we can all learn to handle lif...