Trusting Dorothy

This is an insight into a flight my husband and I had over willpower... If you have ever counted on willpower to achieve your health and fitness goals, you may or may not have found yourself in a situation where you feel like reaching your goals is more of a burden than a source of joy and excitement. In this podcast episode, we talk about willpower's role in reaching your weight loss goals. If wi...

Have you ever found yourself reaching a significant goal for your life, let's say, losing 20 lbs, and all of a sudden, in what feels like a matter of a few weeks, you derail from all the progress you have made? When this kind of situation happens, we often question ourselves by saying things like: "Why did I even do it? It was all for nothing". Does that sound familiar? If so, we dive deep into ho...

When on a journey of weight loss and fitness, social gatherings and holidays can become a source of fear and stress... or even a reason to stop your efforts and maybe try again next year!  In this podcast episode, I share with you the strategies you can implement during the Holiday Season to enjoy the foods you love the most while maintaining and moving forward toward your weight loss goals....

Picture this: you want to start a weight loss and fitness journey, and you feel like you have all the tools needed to get to where you want to be, but for some reason, you are consistently pushing it back under the arguments of: "you already know what to do, but you'll do it later."  Does that sound familiar?  In this episode of The Real and Uplifted podcast, we talk about the five aspec...

Let's talk about the one piece of the weight loss and fitness equation no one really talks about: the difference it makes for your journey to start living reflectively in opposition to living reflexively. These elements of the equation apply not only to the usual pieces of a weight loss journey, such as workouts and diets, but they go on a deeper layer of it, including the habits, the mindsets......

If your weight loss journey is at its last stage, where you are just 5 lbs away from your desired goal but have hit a plateau where losing those last 5 pounds has become a bigger challenge than expected, this episode is for you! Getting to a place where you are just 5 lbs away from your weight loss goal is a massive win, but it can feel frustrating, as those last 5 lbs are usually the hardest ones...

Do you believe in Kismet? Because surely I do!  Although this is a health and fitness podcast, I want to talk about the importance of having trust that things always work out for the best. This can be regarding business, relationships, and even reaching your weight loss goals!  Give it a listen, and let's chat about things that are meant to be and how everything always works for the best...

In this episode, let's dive into the importance of showing up for yourself in your weight loss journey, even when hormones have you feeling a bit like why bother, or throwing in the towel. I'll share practical tips for navigating those low-energy days and my personal mantra when I feel like that in my routine. Listen to gain insights into prioritizing tasks and understanding hormones for a success...

Should you or should you not track your calories? This episode is probably one of the most important ones you could listen to if your goal is to lose weight and maintain those results! In this episode, I share with you the do's and dont's when tracking your calories, when it's important for you to do so, and when it is time for you to stop. I also share my five favorite pros on why tracking your c...

In this episode, Dorothy talks about what you need to change in your weight loss journey: mindset. Steering clear of fleeting diet trends, she dives into the core five mindsets that make a real difference.  From embracing the "I'm Winning" outlook, which cherishes every little victory, to understanding that setbacks aren’t the end with "Failure Isn't Final", Dorothy shares her genuine insight...

Welcome back to the Real and Uplifted podcast with Dorothy McGatlin. In this episode, Dorothy discusses how easily our eating habits can be redefined. Instead of obsessing over what you can’t eat or calorie counting, she suggests filling our plates with more nutritious foods. Dorothy talks about the reasons why you should eat more proteins, vegetables, and fruits. She emphasizes what can be added...

Do you feel like you have been doing all the things in your health and fitness journey but still not getting close to your goals? In this podcast episode, I unveil five game-changing insider tips from the health and fitness industry to help you achieve your goals at 35+. From redefining fat loss methods to choosing the right coach and embracing body positivity, I share with you real talk for real...

  Are you up for an honest conversation about self-care, motherhood, business, and the journey to a healthier you? Come hang out with me on the "Real and Uplifted Podcast" because if you are anything like me and you dread small talk and value authenticity above all else, this is the place for you. I'm Dorothy McGatlin, your host, and I'm here to guide you on your quest to create a true, extra...

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