Happy & Healthy with Amy

Using the Stages of Change model by James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente, if you’re asking the question, “How do you know when you’re ready?” it's likely you are trying to figure out how to progress to the Action stage. In today's episode, I talk about the six stages of change discussed in the book, " Changing For Good ," how to create the tension needed to motivate and what yo...

It's time to make peace with food and free yourself from chronic dieting.  To do this, we must challenge the destructive diet voices. In today's episode, I talk about the food police, nutrition informant and diet rebel voices that undermine are weight loss efforts, as well as the nurturing ones that we need to make positive change.  Inspired by the book, "Intuitive Eating," by...

In order to figure out what works for you, your body and your life, experimentation is key. It’s come up so often I decided it warrants a whole episode dedicated to the topic. In today's episode, I discuss why experimentation is so important, why we are so reluctant to do it, and how critical thinking plays a role in the process of making logical and informed decisions to the best of your abi...

In order to be able to thrive and be happy in life, creating healthy boundaries is essential. Otherwise, people will encroach… whether it’s well-meaning individuals or social media influencers telling you who you are and what you should be doing. In today's episode, I discuss what I mean by healthy boundaries and why I believe it’s so important to have them… in your personal and professional...

Preparing for disappointment and feeling resentful when family either forgets or minimizes the big day like Mother’s Day or your birthday is an option.  But communicating your expectations - your wants and needs - for Mother's Day is something different to try out that could lead to a very different outcome. Free Resources: Download our free Practice TLC Worksheet Join our private Facebook gr...

Given the 95% failure rate of diets, if you're ready to quit dieting but still find yourself stuck with diet mentality, you don't want to miss this episode. Instead of setting goals, I go in depth into how to create identity-based habits by starting with your intentions first.  So many weight loss efforts are derailed by outcome-based habits, and one of the key mistakes that results in f...

Don't eat a lot of vegetables? I’m not here to change your mind about the fruits and veggies you don’t like to eat.  At the same time, if you struggle with cravings and feel like you’re always hungry, your body is trying to tell you something.  It's looking for specific nutrients. In this episode, I focus on one of the 5 key self-care habits I talk about all the time – eating 5 servings...

Are you feeling overwhelmed?  Not sure where to start?  Are you someone who is exercising for weight loss?  Or wondering how to know when you've had enough to eat? In this episode Amy talks about some of the most common questions that came up in follow up conversations she had with those who are attending the "Planning For Re-Entry" Workshop coming up later this month.  For more inf...

As things are opening up and we approach herd immunity, are you going back into the office?  Want to keep a new habit going?  Or hit the reset button? In this episode, Amy reviews the 5 common mistakes to avoid and 3 tips to keep in mind as you make your plans for reentry. Free Resources: Join our private Facebook group, Moxie Club Meetup Download our free 30-Day Self-Care Habit Tracker Schedule a...

These days, we're hearing a lot of coaches telling us we need to stop "shoulding" ourselves.  When "should" is a trigger word, it can sabotage our efforts in many areas of life, from weight loss to entrepreneurship. In this episode, Susan Topf joins Amy to discuss the important differences between judgment and discernment, and how the latter serves us better in our weight...

If eating comfort food is your "go to" method of coping with stress, but you want to figure out better ways to do so that are healthier and kinder to your waistline, this is one episode you don't want to miss. In this episode, Amy discusses how comfort food works, the effects of the stress hormone cortisol and ways to combat the sources of stress that are kicking off this process. F...

If you believe you'll finally be happy and feel good about yourself when you achieve your goal weight, you're most likely mistaken. In this episode, Amy discusses how attaching your success and happiness to achieving results and outcomes out of your control sets you up for disappointment and yo-yo dieting. Instead of forming outcome-based habits, become the best version of you by: Starti...

In this episode, Amy discusses how diets, fitness challenges and many weight loss programs we sign up for trigger ALL or NOTHING thinking, which is a form of artificial scarcity.  This is yet another reason why these programs have such a high failure rate. Instead of pursuing dramatic, short-term results, Amy reviews why it's so important to focus on the long game and see our choices on a con...

In this episode, I discuss the powerful effect of one degree in building new habits and the 3 keys to creating consistency: commitment, community and coaching. In the pursuit of a breakthrough, James Clear describes the change that occurs in ice, between 32 and 33 degrees, when it expands and transforms into water in his book, "Atomic Habits."  I review how this can be applied in your ef...

In this episode, Sadie Simpson joins me for a fun information-packed conversation about the four eating personas and why we love intuitive eating. Want to be free to eat foods you want and like without feeling guilty?  Eat joyfully and exercise not for the sake of weight loss but to celebrate the love of moving our bodies? Want to learn how to listen to your body and end the cycle of yo-yo dieting...

Author of "Build Your Legacy," Chris Flores returns to talk about his new book, why he wrote it, and how the 18 principles described in this book can help you create your own lasting legacy and the life you want. Find out what bonus principle isn't in the book and what he thinks about the concept of a "mother pie."  You can find show notes and more information by clicking...

Self-love and self-care are very popular concepts today, but do you know what self-love really means or what self-care really looks like? In this episode, we talk about the beliefs and values that reflect the identity we currently operate under and how to shift to the version that reflects self-love and takes action to move us closer to our desired outcomes. You can find show notes and more inform...

Growing up, a lot of us didn't learn effective ways to deal with negative emotions.  Now, between the election and pandemic, chances are the polarizing rhetoric and negativity are only heightening the pain, worry and stress. So in this episode, I want to help you unpack these emotions and find helpful ways to deal with them that don't involve stress and emotional eating. You will learn s...

In this episode, learn the 7-step framework we using inside the Moxie Club weight loss coaching program to create the self-care habits and healthy lifestyle that makes weight loss inevitable.. Amy reviews the strategy that has worked for hundreds of coaching clients and can work for you, too.  Not sure where to start?  Download the Breakthrough 2021 Guide. From the podcast: Download the Breakthrou...

In this episode, learn the 5-step process to stop negative self-talk, stay motivated and create the consistency that's eluded you until now. Today's topic is something that I have coached on so many times, and it’s something that all of us do — even if we don't realize it. I'm talking about beating yourself up and believing it's the way to succeed. This is an important iss...

In this episode, Molly Zive joins Amy for a wide-ranging conversation about stress, self-care, building your team like Beyonce and the importance of an abundance mindset. Molly Zive is a licensed clinical social worker and host of the podcast, "Therapy Is Cool."  You can find her on Instagram @mollyzivetherapy or online at therapywithmolly.com From the podcast: Schedule free  Mini-Coachi...

In this episode, Amy reviews the seven key questions you need to ask to create clarity for action so you'll know that you're taking the right next steps - the ones that will move you closer to your goals. If you want to stop struggling with stress & emotional eating... if you want to boost your metabolism, get rid of unwanted fat, sleep better, and feel calmer and In control without...

In this episode, Amy reviews the five empowering questions you need to ask to create the breakthrough that makes it possible for your New Year's Resolutions for 2021 to actually stick. If you want to stop struggling with stress & emotional eating... if you want to boost your metabolism, get rid of unwanted fat, sleep better, and feel calmer and In control without dieting, tracking points...

In this episode, Amy reviews the 10 diet rules that you'll want to break to achieve lasting weight loss along with 3 mindset shifts to set you up for weight loss success in 2021. If you've decided to hit the reset button after the holidays, join Amy for her Healthy Start Workshop on January 2, 2021.  To register for this FREE workshop, CLICK HERE . From the podcast: Schedule free  Mini-C...

In this episode, Amy talks about the most common mistakes women make when trying to lose weight that tend to slow down their metabolism.  This only makes it harder to lose weight and keep it off. Amy then reviews three proven strategies you can use to boost your metabolism, making weight loss easy and inevitable. From the podcast: Schedule free  Mini-Coaching Session  with Amy Lang To join our pri...