Dear Fat, You Don't Own Me!

Is it possible that being hungry is proof that you're doing something right? In this episode, I’m going to walk you through one of the most important mindset shifts in weight loss. Hunger is not an emergency, and being hungry is not the same thing as needing food. You may just need to learn how to stop treating every uncomfortable feeling like an instruction. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: • W...

Have you told yourself you can’t lose weight so many times that you’re starting to believe it? In this episode, I’m going to walk you through why this happens, and how the stress and challenges of life can cause you to repeat patterns that make succeeding feel like it can never happen. You’re not broken. You may just need to learn how to practice different patterns that can change the course of yo...

Have you ever been so overwhelmed that you did nothing? In this episode, I walk you through a simple mental drill that shows you exactly what happens inside your brain when overwhelm hits and your brain shuts down. Then I show you what to do about it so you can retake control immediately. Instead of getting buried under everything that needs to be done, you’ll learn how to turn things around and s...

Weighted vests are everywhere right now. Social media says they burn more calories and make your workouts more productive. But is it actually helping you, or quietly hurting your joints and creating a problem you will have to pay for later? In this episode, I explain why adding weight while walking is not the same as lifting weights in the gym. I will show you when using a weighted vest is useful...

The food pyramid has changed again—and this time, the changes are leaving a lot of people confused. Protein is suddenly at the top, butter appears more important than fruit, and the messaging feels completely different from what we were told for decades. In this episode, we break down what’s actually going on, why these drastic shifts keep happening, and why blindly following trends, influencers,...

If you feel like you know exactly what to do—eat better, stay consistent, stop making exceptions—but something inside you talks you out of it at the worst possible moment, this episode is for you. “Silencing the Saboteur” is about the voice in your head that sounds logical, feels urgent, and always pushes you toward what’s easy instead of what’s right. You’ll learn how to recognize that voice in r...

We waste a lot of time searching for the one thing that will motivate us to lose weight. How can we be inspired all the time? How can we be motivated to be consistent when life is so hard and there is a non-stop barrage of challenges and obstacles to overcome. In this episode you're going to learn how to find your 'WHY' that will propel you to massive success. Learn more at ⁠⁠MaintainForLife.com⁠⁠...

Jenny Craig was an iconic brand for 40 years? Yet, something happened that caused them to fail. In this podcast, you'll learn what they did wrong and how you can use that information to not make the same mistakes on your diet. Learn more at ⁠MaintainForLife.com⁠ . See success stories on our ⁠Facebook page⁠ .

We are not born successful - we earn that through trial and error. Yet, as those mistakes build up, it's easy to think we are always failing and will never succeed. You are not a failure regardless of how many times you've failed. This podcast will help you get control of that negative self-talk.  Learn more at MaintainForLife.com . See success stories on our Facebook page .

If you want to lose weight and reach your goal next year, the secret is learning how to succeed during the hardest time. If you can do well during hard times, then you can be consistent all the time.  Learn more at MaintainForLife.com . See success stories on our Facebook page .

Everyone knows the secret to losing weight is eating less calories than you need. Eating less calories consistently is a matter of learning to solve problems and overcoming the desire to cheat as the world throws a never-ending stream of temptations and challenges your way. But, if you are going to learn to maintain the pounds you've lost, you'll need to do two things. First, you must finish and r...

Our world is so divided. People take a side and dig in rather than working to compromise. Unfortunately, picking a side too quickly prevents you from spending time in the middle where the learning happens. Your first reaction of anger, fear, or confusion might be preventing you from taking the steps required to reach your goals. The more we react first and think second, the better we get at it at...

I want people to be happy. Yet, with all the challenges and an economy that feels like it is collapsing, it’s harder than ever to take care of yourself. Have no fear though. You have more power than you think to change your situation and with a few tools and a slightly different perspective, health and happiness are right around the corner.  Learn more at MaintainForLife .com. See success stories...

What if this next diet pill is the answer? After all, this publicly traded company is touting some extraordinary results. Should you take it if the FDA approves it? If so, how will you know if the time is right and if it is safe? Learn more at MaintainForLife .com. See success stories at our Facebook page .

After decades of being bombarded by media and advertisements, your brain is filled with weight-loss information. But, how much of it is true? Has some of that knowledge sabotaged your efforts over the years? You're going to learn and laugh as you listen to Ed and I deconstruct an online diet that is making big promises. Are they real? Should you be skeptical or is it the answer you've been waiting...

With so much chaos in the world, it's hard to focus on yourself. If you are overwhelmed by inflation, war, pandemics, kids, men frying eggs on the hoods of cars, or all of the above, this podcast will help you refocus. Learn more at MaintainForLife .com .

Why are we so afraid? Why do we procrastinate action? If you have been putting off losing weight, or at least the actions required to improve your fitness, you'll love this podcast. Learn more at Maintain For Life . 

What is normal? Is it normal to overeat like everyone else and deal with the consequences of that later in life? Is that abnormal and should you only eat healthy unprocessed foods? Or, is there a place in the middle where you can eat the foods you like and still be healthy? Nurse Jen has kept 104 pounds off for five years, find out what she does. Learn more at Maintain For Life . You can view Jen'...

The moment you start losing weight, there are two processes in your body that try to prevent it. In this podcast, you'll hear from Kirk who has lost 213 pounds and is on his 11th week of maintenance. You'll hear about his struggles, how he overcame them, and learn about those two processes so you can be prepared for them when they happen to you.  Learn more at Maintain For Life . You can view Kirk...

Stressed to the max? Overwhelmed with life? Do you feel like losing weight is impossible because you have too much going on and can't get a break? Well, this interview with Kelly after losing 59 pounds is going to alter your perspective of how much we are capable of when we get a little help to focus our efforts. Not only will it give you some perspective, but you'll also learn the one thing she d...

Losing weight during the last 60 days of the year is hard, but if you learn how others have succeeded, you'll do well too. Best of all, once you learn the right approach, you can use the same strategies for the holidays and events next year.  Learn more at Maintain For Life .

Why do you think carbs are bad? It's true that bread is a carb, but so is kale, and raspberries, and apples, and bananas. The Adkins diet and the Keto diet are so similar they could practically be the same plan. They both rely on creating the state of ketosis. But, is ketosis good for you? And why will a person often lose twice as fast on keto, but then gain twice as fast once they start eating ca...

Have you heard the saying, "What gets measured, gets done?" If you want to accomplish big things in fitness, you need to track your workouts and your results. If you want to make a lot of money, you need to track the financial numbers that make your business thrive. If you want to lose weight and improve your health, you have to get control of the numbers that will cause your fitness to improve. T...

Should you be scared of the Coronavirus or are there things you can do beyond washing your hands to limit your risk of contracting it and improving your chances of recovering if you get it? Buckling under the chaos is always an option, but so is building yourself up to face the challenge. Learn more at maintainforlife.com. 

Making a lifestyle change has always been the goal, but why is it so hard? Meet Reid and learn how he lost 70 pounds and created a real lifestyle change after trying unsuccessfully for 50 years.  (emotional reason 323/411). Learn more at Maintain For Life.