Confident Eaters

Injectable weight loss drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro are a hot topic. They have a lot of promise and generate a lot of excitement, along with massive profits. They also arouse suspicions and concerns for many people and we are here to talk about it.  In this week's episode, join us for a coaches chat, as Georgie, Maryclaire, and Christina talk about weight loss drugs, the most recent...

This week, we are excited to share a Client interview from our 1:1 coaching program. Join Coach Christina and her former client, Jamie, as they discuss her journey of overcoming diet perfectionism and learning how to simplify and streamline the habits to make the most of her efforts.  We all have different challenges, backgrounds, habits, and lifestyles. Jamie, like many of our clients came into c...

Here at Confident Eaters, we love treats! Treats are one of life's pleasures!  In our quest to help you be healthier and more confident, we want to make sure that you have a lot of fun included. And, if lowering your body weight is on your list of goals you want to achieve (like almost all of the clients we work with do), then reducing the amount of these low nutrition foods is most likely on the...

Do you struggle with saying no? If you are someone who tends to do what others want all the time ahead of your own wants, you might be people pleasing.  We see it as a struggle for many of our clients and it can become a real problem on their journey to becoming a confident, sensible eater. If you notice signs like you are feeling resentful or heading to burnout, or feel disconnected to your own p...

Is food stress ruining eating for you? Food stress can take on many forms! Maybe you are dealing with life stress and don't enjoy eating, maybe you are stressed about eating the "perfect" macronutrient targets, overthinking what to make and how much to eat, or maybe you are overeating due to stress.   Regardless of where you're coming from, the Confident Eaters coaches have your back! Join Georgie...

How come you don't write meal plans? Am I putting in enough effort to make a difference? Why am I not losing fat if my body is in "fat burn mode"? If you have had any or all of those thoughts or questions on your journey to food freedom, then you're going to get a lot out of this episode. Listen in on Coach Georgie's conversation with Haylin Alpert, the owner of Core Principles Gym in Stamford, CT...

What do you do when you've finally decided to quit dieting, but everyone around you seems to still be starting this diet or that and talking about it constantly? "Diet talk" is all around us, but that doesn't mean we have to fall prey to the juice cleanse your coworker lost 6 lb. on, or the diet book your mom really wants you to read. In this episode, coaches Georgie and Christina give you practic...

Have you ever heart of an end of eating ritual? An end of eating ritual is not anything involving tiki torches in the jungle. We're talking about a simple behavior that you can practice doing at the end of your meals to help with moving on. Even though you have completed thousands of meals in your life, you might wonder why would you consider adding one now? If you are someone who has a difficult...

Do you regularly move for enjoyment? Maybe you have a checkered past with exercise and you equate fitness with suffering and a "no pain no gain" mentality. If so, it can feel like a chore you need to do rather than being something you enjoy, or something that brings relief from stress or the other benefits that can come from exercise. In this episode, we're talking all about how to unlock joy in f...

Is sugar going to kill you prematurely? Is eating a banana the same thing as eating a snickers bar? Why do I feel out of control around food?  What about if I want something but I don't want it at the same time? How do I make the right decision? I f you have had any or all of those thoughts or questions on your journey to food freedom, then you're going to get a lot out of this episode.  Listen in...

In life, we are not immune to discomfort and disappointments. It's part of the human experience! It can come in the form of physical pain, relational conflict, disappointing news, and good ole day to day frustrations, just to name a few. How do you normally handle discomfort? Unfortunately, many of us were not taught how to handle discomfort in a constructive way. Because of this, we learn maladap...

Do you struggle with staying motivated? Lots of people love the fresh start of the New Year to create health goals. Have you been feeling that or riding that high? But what happens if motivation wanes over time or you suffer a setback? Is it just a matter of having "enough" discipline to push through? Or could something else be going on?  In this week's episode, join coaches Georgie and Christina...

Are you thinking about the best approach for your health goals including weight loss for 2024? There are lots of people who ask us this question, and there is no one size fits all answer for what the best approach to weight loss is. Because everyone is on their own journey, with a unique history and season of life. What works for some people does not work for others.  That's where we come in! Join...

This week, we are excited to share a Client interview from our 1:1 coaching program. Join Coach Christina and her former client, Bob, as they discuss his journey of overcoming some long standing restrictive behaviors to learn how to properly fuel his body and take good care of himself.  We all have different challenges, backgrounds, habits, and lifestyles. Bob shares his story as veteran of the fi...

Have you used food to comfort yourself after a hard day or difficult situation? Does the daily grind just lead you to needing to unwind with food or alcohol at the end of the day? If so, then this episode is for you! Join coaches Georgie and Christina as they explore how using food as to comfort yourself, isn't ALWAYS a bad thing, but how it can sometimes be problematic. For example, it can get in...

How do I stop being so hungry? If you have been a part of a weight loss support group, then you have probably asked this question yourself or heard someone else ask this question. But often times, the responses we see are offering help without getting to the bottom of what is really going on.  Join Coach Georgie in today's episode, as she explores the topic of physical hunger. She will go over som...

Join Coach Georgie as she and Haylin Alpert (owner of Core Principles Personal Training ) discuss why another diet is NOT the answer, especially if you have been on four or more diets in your life and haven't seen much longterm success. Many of us think that we just haven't found the right diet. Have you been there? And we continue our search for the next shiny new diet that will be the answer and...

Join Coaches Georgie and Shannon in this "Coaches Chat" episode as we discuss real client challenges on handling food disappointment and learning how to start loving our bodies, whether we have reached our "goal weight" or not.  If you've ever been on a diet, then you've probably experienced food disappointment. You may have really looked forward to a delicious meal only to find that it wasn't at...

Breakfast is touted to be "the most important meal of the day!" But what does it mean for your health goals if you are just "not a breakfast person"? What if you are a busy career person or are wrangling little ones in the morning and you don't have the time?  Coaches Georgie and Christina are here to answer the Breakfast Question: to eat or not to eat? For many of our 1:1 clients, breakfast can b...

Join Coaches Georgie and Shannon in this "Coaches Chat" episode as we discuss real client challenges on managing momentum, handling treats in social settings, and transitioning from overcoming binge eating to focusing on weight loss.  Momentum: it seems like such a great thing when it's propelling us in the direction towards our goals, but what about when we feel like we are in a "downward spiral"...

I haven't seen these people in a while. What are they going to think? I look different. Have you ever thought that? It is a really common worry, whether you're getting together with people for a school reunion or just more holiday gatherings, we are here to help! Join coaches Georgie and Christina as they discuss the discomfort that can come up when your body has changed since you last saw someone...

How do you manage your nutrition and health goals when you are dealing with an illness, injury, or surgery? Are fasted workouts okay? These are some common questions that come up with our 1:1 clients, and in this episode we are exploring them together. One of the great things about our coaching team is that we tackle questions and troubleshoot clients challenges together and today we are going to...

Have you used food to reward yourself after a hard day? Or do you like to have a treat when you accomplish something you're proud of? Do you hear yourself say the phrase "I've earned this" or "I have been 'perfect' all week"? If so, then this episode is for you!  Join coaches Georgie and Shannon as they explore how using food as a reward, while it may seem like an innocent way to get ourselves to...

At a recent birthday party, Hope set out with a plan to resist the tempting array of desserts, but her resolve crumbled, leaving her feeling like a failure. In this episode, Coach Georgie explores how black and white thinking can sabotage our efforts to maintain a healthy relationship with food. While this thinking pattern simplifies complex topics, we often see it get in the way of having a relax...

Do you eat "perfectly" Monday-Friday only to hit the weekend and feel like you've blown all of your progress? If so, you are not alone! Many of our clients have struggled to maintain consistency from weekdays to weekend eating. With varying schedules, home responsibilities, social events, more free time or boredom, it seems like weekends are a trap for overeating.  Fear not! We are here to help. J...