Happy & Healthy with Amy

In this episode, Amy reflects on the lessons she's learned from 2020.  In a year filled with new challenges, she shares 14 quotes and how they apply to lasting weight loss.  As a reminder, this includes age-old wisdom that are truly words to live by. From the podcast: Be the first to find out when Amy's book, " Where The Magic Happens ," is available Schedule free  Mini-Coachin...

In this episode, Jay Croft joins Amy Lang to chat about the messages and stories about life after 50, his why for starting Prime Fit Content, the concept of compressed morbidity, and what he's most excited about as he looks forward to 2021. If you'd like to be featured in one of Jay's upcoming articles, you can reach him at primefitcontent.com . To join our private Facebook group, M...

In this episode, we review the one key mistake most people make when starting an exercise program to lose weight. Once we become aware of this mistake, then we are able to approach exercise with the mindset needed to create consistency and form new habits. To join Moxie Club Meetup , our private Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/moxieclubmeetup To get on the Early Notification...

In this episode, we share 5 tips to help you think about and prepare for Thanksgiving during this coronavirus pandemic. Just as businesses that are still around figured out how to pivot, I want you to embrace this Thanksgiving as an opportunity. The biggest mistake you can make is to resist or rebel against the current situation.  Instead, use this opportunity to experiment with Thanksgiving so yo...

If you've been struggling with work-life balance and this coronavirus pandemic has only made matters worse, join Amy and her guest, Marsha Gleit, for their best advice on how to be fully present for your roles as a busy parent, spouse and professional. Complimentary Strategy Session with Marsha https://burgeoncoaching.com/contact/ Free Course: 3 Things You Must Know For Lasting Weight Loss ht...

In this episode, we explain why using the word "should" can trigger self-judgment and shame.  In other words, when you turn feedback or assessment into judgment.  And when you look at yourself through the lens of social conformity, this can often lead to shame. We then review how fat shaming can actually be harmless, and how to apply The Learning Cycle or TLC Method to reframe your inter...

In this episode, we talk about how the frame we use to understand various situations and our circumstances can impact our interpretations, and what's required to move forward so we can create the future we want. With Election Day tomorrow and the results looming, our ability to heal, unite and move forward to create a more perfect union is at stake, which is ultimately about life, liberty and...

In this episode, we delve into the self-limiting beliefs that keep us from growing and what it means to take full responsibility of what you can control to create the life you want. The change you seek is actually within you – not outside of you –  change here means learning something new, something different.  It means letting go of beliefs that no longer serve you.  RESOURCES: Book a FREE Discov...

In this episode, Susan Topf joins Amy Lang for an in-depth conversation about all the different aspects of cultivating the optimal environment for self-care. Susan is a gifted yoga teacher (E-RYT 500) as well as an experienced health and wellness coach based in San Francisco. In addition to the obvious steps like stocking your refrigerator with healthy fruits and vegetables and finding or building...

In this episode, Amy Lang reviews the 3 C’s for coping with these stressful chaotic times.  When you learn how to control what you can, cope with what you can't and concentrate on what truly matters, you are focused on taking consistent action which will help you create the life you want. Two beliefs she examines are 1) asking for help is a sign of weakness and 2) self-care is selfish. Neithe...

When we talk about lasting weight loss, let’s be clear. Enduring change doesn’t happen overnight. It requires consistent action over time. To get that consistency, there must be alignment between our thoughts, emotions and actions. And it all starts with our thoughts and, more specifically, our beliefs and interpretations. And our brains are more powerful than the search engines on the internet. T...

In this episode, we explore the question, "Did I choose the right habit to start?"  It's one of the most common questions I hear from new clients when selecting from one of the 5 key self-care habits. Ironically, framing it as the right one automatically creates scarcity while trying to increase certainty.  Fortunately, there isn't a right one.  Any one of these will put you on...

When pursuing weight loss, people come up with many compelling reasons why they want to lose weight, most of them being driven by emotion and the way we feel about ourselves. We often judge how we look in pictures and feel shame when we look in the mirror at our bodies, believing this to be a way to motivate ourselves to lose the weight.  But these negative, fear-based emotions are not a sustainab...

If you want to lose weight and keep it off, we'll be reviewing the 3 mistakes most people make that result in having to lose the same 20-30-50 pounds over and over again. We'll also be sharing the proven strategy that works to keep the weight off so you can enjoy that final plateau of the ideal range. This is one episode you don't want to miss. RESOURCES: Book a FREE Discovery Call...

Today I am so excited to share an amazing conversation with my client, Audrey Wyman. Audrey is a new mother of twins who were only seven months old when she started work with me.  In addition to the weight gain from carry twins, Audrey was also dealing with diastisis recti and working full time as a director of client experience in the healthcare space during a pandemic. In this episode, Audrey jo...

In this episode, Chris Flores, founder of FLO Fitness, joins Amy for a wide ranging discussion about how movement and mindset work together, how structure creates freedom, the importance of riding the Wealth Waves and the legacy he is building for his family. If you find your motivation for exercise lacking, you'll find some great tips and inspiration in this episode.  For those of you who wo...

In this episode, Kayla Gaffo joins Amy to talk about what she's learned and achieved after the first 100 days of coaching in Worth The Wait.  We talk about the specific habits she focused on as well as some pleasant surprises in her weight loss journey, and why she feels empowered and more freedom than ever before. If you've tried different diets and plans, especially if you've been...

In this episode, we discuss ways to overcome our brain's desire to keep us safe when we go outside our comfort zone.  We talk about Frankenstein vs Einstein brain, why Frankenstein brain is triggered so easily and how we can intentionally activate Einstein brain. If you've tried to create new habits like exercising and they just don't stick, and you want to overcome the frustration...

In this episode, we discuss why we encounter so much resistance to change, especially when trying to form new habits.  We review how the brain develops our common beliefs and patterns, and why this is so important to understand. If you've tried to create new habits like exercising and they just don't stick, and you want to overcome the frustration of losing weight only to regain it a few...

In this episode, we explore different ways for you to stay motivated on your weight loss journey.  We discuss the four pillars of lasting weight loss and walk you through how to reframe your thoughts when it comes to the number on the scale. If you've tried different diets and plans, especially if you've been on the weight loss roller coaster for awhile, this is one episode you don'...

In this episode, we walk you through why the strategy of saving points as a way to eat in moderation is actually making it harder to lose weight.  In addition, we provide a simple plan that makes losing weight the natural outcome while making the cravings for sweet and salty foods disappear. If you've been struggling to lose weight, especially if you've had experience with yo-yo dieting,...

In this episode, we explain why it's so easy to regain the weight after you stop dieting, why it's harder to lose weight as we get older and the fastest way to lose the weight for good. Note:  In light of all the recent events as a consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak and the horrifying death of George Floyd, AND because human connection and community are so vital to our sense of well be...

In this episode, we address the question, "Should you wear a mask?"  We explain why wearing one is a good idea.  We also discuss ways to ask better questions so we can identify what additional important steps we can take to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the negative consequences of contracting Covid-19. Some of these additional steps include supporting our immune system by pr...

In this episode, we review the key components of an effective strategy for lasting weight loss along with the reasons why some of the most popular approaches don't work. You'll understand why we start with the easiest habit first, and how to build trust in the plan and your execution of it going forward for the next 90 days. Note:  In light of all the recent events as a consequence of th...

In this episode, we take a closer look at the differences between goals and intentions, what it means to focus on the what you can control, and the importance of not confusing failure with outcomes. This episode will provide clarity on why these distinctions matter and how they affect your approach and your 90-day plan going forward. Note:  In light of all the recent events as a consequence of the...