April Dishes The Truth On Weight Loss Podcast

Hi, friends, ⏰ Ever feel like you just don’t have time for yourself? This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss , we’re getting real about the myth of “too busy” and how expectations, commitments, and even little distractions can keep us from what really matters. Debbie shares a funny moment of realizing she had plenty of time —but it all went into playing word solitaire 🤦‍♀️. A...

Hi, friends, This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss , we’re diving into a big one: expectations. Debbie shares how much of her stress came from trying to live up to what she thought others expected of her. April unpacks the different kinds of expectations—self-imposed, imagined, and even those tied to specific events—and how each one can sneak into our daily lives. Together we...

Good morning, friends, 🌟 What if the real gold in weight loss isn’t at the finish line—but in the wins you’re having right now? 🌟 This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss, we’re putting on our Goal Digger hats and celebrating the wins that keep us going—big and small. Because success isn’t just about the scale—it’s in the little choices, the habits we keep, and the moments we...

Hi, friends, This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss , we’re answering a great listener question from Sonia, talking honestly about the phrase “Pick your hard,” and reflecting on how small mindset shifts can lead to big life changes. We start with some shoutouts and listener feedback, then jump into Sonia’s question about eating habits and leftovers—which led to a great convers...

Hi, friends! This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss , we’re talking about more than just what’s on your plate—we’re talking about what’s around you, too. From cluttered spaces to overwhelming newsfeeds, negative energy can weigh us down in ways we don’t always realize. That’s why we’re exploring how clearing up the mess —physical, mental, digital, and emotional—can create spac...

Hello, friend! 😊 This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss , we’re responding to an email from listener Laura about fasting—and it sparked such a rich, thoughtful conversation. April shares how the thought of fasting feels in her body and why it’s been important for her to notice those cues and responses. Debbie reflects on her past experiences with restrictive eating and talks...

Hi, friend! 😊 This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss , we’re talking about something so many of us overlook: celebrating how far we’ve come while we keep going. No minimizing our wins. No beating ourselves up for not being “there” yet. Just real talk about noticing progress now . April shares how she updated her podcast introduction after feedback from her mother-in-law—shift...

Happy July, friend! This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss , we’re diving into how the questions we ask ourselves shape our journey—and how reframing them can open the door to real, positive change. No harsh self-judgment. No getting stuck in blame. Just a kinder, more constructive approach. April shares how switching from “What didn’t I like?” to “What would I change?” made h...

Hello, friends, This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss , we’re getting raw about something that doesn’t get talked about enough: gaining weight on the journey. No shame. No sugar-coating. Just the truth. Debbie opens up about her recent 12-pound gain, and how slipping on maintenance habits caught up with her. April shares about gaining 10 pounds since January from emotional ea...

Hello, friends! 👋 This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss, we’re diving deep into a question many of us have wrestled with: 👉 Am I eating because I’m actually hungry… or because something emotional is going on? April and Debbie open up about our own experiences with emotional and stress eating—from childhood to careers—and the powerful ways we’ve learned to recognize, name, a...

Hello, This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss , we’re digging into something that comes up A LOT on this journey… 🌟 The Fear of Missing Out vs. Honoring Your Goals 🌟 April shares how she’s navigating life with a gluten allergy—not just avoiding it because she has to, but reminding herself why she chooses to say no in the moment to feel her best. Debbie opens up about her dec...

Hi, friends! 😃 This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss , we’re talking about something BIG—how the way you think about yourself can either hold you back or help you grow. 🌱 What are you calling yourself lately? A “quitter”? A “hot mess”? Or maybe a “work in progress”? 🧠 Our thoughts literally shape our brains—and our reality. As James Clear reminds us: “Every action you take...

Hello, friends, This week, we’re talking about realignment—not restarting. 💡 Instead of hitting the reset button every time life gets bumpy, what if we just paused, reflected, and realigned with what matters most to us? That’s exactly what we’re diving into in today’s episode. We’re sharing:✨ How we’re checking in with our own goals after the past 6 months🍽️ Talk about emotional eating, and dail...

Good morning, friends! What happens when you’ve done “all the things” and the scale doesn’t budge? This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss, we’re talking about that exact moment—when you’ve planned, prepped, tracked, followed through… and still, the number doesn’t move. 😤 👉 What do you make that data mean?👉 Does it empower you to keep going—or make you want to throw in the t...

Happy Monday! This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss, we’re tackling a question so many of us face: 👉 Why does Monday feel so strong, Tuesday stays steady… but by Wednesday, we’re over it? We get honest about those sticky mid-week spots —the ones where motivation drops, emotional eating creeps in, and we start slipping back into old patterns. Debbie shares her experiences nav...

Hi, friends, This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss, we’re talking about one of the biggest mindset traps out there: comparison. 🙅‍♀️ Whether it’s scrolling social media or replaying the past version of yourself, it’s easy to fall into the habit of measuring your journey against someone else’s—or even your own “before.” In this episode, we’re diving into how to shift away fro...

Good morning, my friends! This week, we’re answering a fantastic question from Laurie : How do you plan, stay self-aware, and adapt your healthy habits when you’re on vacation or camping? We dive into real-life stories about making intentional choices, honoring self-care, and staying compassionate with ourselves when routines shift. From planning ahead to giving yourself grace, we’re sharing what...

Good morning, friends! ☀️ We know a lot of you joined us a few episodes in, so we’re excited to rerelease our very first episode of April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss ! This episode was where it all began—when April and I stepped into this new adventure, determined to share our weight loss journeys, our stories, and our belief that every person’s journey is unique and truly their own....

Good morning, friends, You know what we realized while we were recording this episode? We definitely fumbled some words. There were moments we weren’t super clear. We could’ve hit stop, started over, and kept going until it sounded “perfect”… But we didn’t. 💁🏻‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️ We kept recording—because even with the stumbles, the message mattered. And that’s exactly like our weight loss journeys: imper...

Good morning, friends, We’ve all been there—overeating, binging, feeling out of control… and then waking up wondering, “Now what?” In this week’s episode of April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss , we’re talking about how to move forward with compassion—not punishment. You’ll hear how self-awareness, mindful choices, and small steps can help you continue forward—without shame. Overeating d...

Good morning, friends, 🌞 In this week’s episode of April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss , we’re talking about something that goes way beyond burning calories— movement and how it fits into your weight loss journey. Listener Laurie shared her experience with earning activity points on Weight Watchers. While movement felt great and supported her goals, she realized it didn’t replace the n...

🎉 Episode 10: Let’s Dish on Regains—Without Starting Over! 🎙 April and I are so excited to hit double digits with April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss! 🙌 This week, we’re answering a powerful and relatable question from Karen :👉 How do you handle regains without feeling like you're starting over—or beating yourself up by living in the past? We’re talking all about how to shift your mi...

Hi, friends! This week, we’re diving into a powerful and personal topic—fat shaming and how it affects us. We’re sharing real experiences of being publicly judged, the shame that can follow, and the truth behind the assumptions people make about body size. More importantly, we’re talking about how we take care of ourselves, shift our mindset, and remember this: 👉 Their words reflect THEM. What YO...

Hello, friends! Ever feel stuck in a cycle of negativity that affects everything—your mood, your motivation, and your weight loss journey? This week, we’re tackling an incredibly relatable question from Renee , who’s feeling buried under the weight of life, self-judgment, and frustration with slow progress. 💡 We get it! Change takes time, but when your emotional brain drowns out logic, it can fee...

Good morning, friends, This week, we’re answering Brenda’s question :👉 What do you do when life throws surprise stressors, and you’ve fallen off track? Brenda was crushing it 6 months ago, but stress, emotional eating, and curveballs have knocked her off her routine. She’s feeling overwhelmed and wondering how to reset when the basics feel impossible. 💡 We’ve been there too! In this episode, we’...