Keep The Weight Off

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/106 How well do you know the principles of weight loss?  Today I thought it would be fun to have a little True/False weight loss quiz, so you can test your knowledge! Follow along with Marchelle as I pose some obvious and not so obvious questions.  I think most of those of you who have been listening to the podcas...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/105 This week I got some sad news… news that actually impacts all of us in one way or another! I wanted to discuss this on the podcast, and I have had many meaningful conversations about this topic with patients in our clinic and with our Empowered Weight Loss members.  It is something so important that discussing...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/104 Who hasn't been there? You're trying to lose weight, but you go on vacation, and suddenly all your intentions are thrown out the window! Well, Marchelle faced such a dilemma recently - she encountered some mouthwatering food experiences that had her question if indulging was worth it! Thankfully though, we've...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/103 Despite the prevalence and growing rates of obesity, many still don't fully understand that weight gain is just one symptom of a much bigger problem. After spending 15 years in Obesity Medicine, I'm here to reiterate this important message: Obesity isn't due to any lack of self-control or moral weakness - it's...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/102 Does your brain have an ulterior motive?  This week on the Podcast, Marchelle and I are revealing all! We discuss our internal drama - the thoughts in our mind that just don't quit! We'll explore if these 'harmful' ideas have any real benefit, or whether they're simply on autopilot... Tune in to find out how y...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/101 Have you ever heard the saying, "Everything starts with a thought?" Well it's true! Our Empowered Weight Loss membership is all about learning how to think on purpose and understanding that your thoughts create your reality. But here comes the tricky part - many of us don't realize our own patterns of thinking...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/100 It's party time!  Today we are celebrating a huge milestone - the release of our 100th podcast episode! 🎉 For nearly two years Marchelle and I have been putting out content week after week, so let's give it up to all you loyal listeners who stuck with us along the way. And what better way to commemorate this...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/99 Get ready to dive deeper into your cravings as we explore the addictiveness of processed foods with Dr. Ashley Gearhardt! This renowned researcher is leading us on a journey through sweeteners, marketing tactics, potential risks, and much more - so buckle up for an eye-opening chat that will leave you enlighten...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/98 Marchelle and I have an absolute treat for you today! We've got the amazing Dr. Ashley Gearhardt joining us to share her expertise on Processed Food Addiction - a topic she is one of the leading lights in worldwide.  During her grad school years at Yale, Dr. Gearhardt noticed that when people battling with obes...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/97 Ready to get serious about your weight loss goals? Let's talk Empowered Weight Loss Membership (or EWL for short)!  Marchelle and I have been raving about it on the podcast, so we decided to give you an insider scoop of why this program could be a game changer.  Through EWL, discover how to reset your metabolis...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/96 Nothing says "Happy New Year!" like hashing over the oh-so-important topic of goal weights!  This week's podcast is full-to-bursting with insights and tips from Marchelle, who knows from experience what not to do when it comes to reaching your goals! So don't be afraid - turn up that volume and tune in for an e...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/95   Usually, during this week between Christmas and New Years, I take time off from the clinic; I love to use this time as time to reflect and think about what I want this next year to look like! Many people use this time to set resolutions. I don't know if you've noticed it or not, but Resolutions have gone out...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/94 Don't wait until 2023 to start caring about your cardiometabolic health- the stats are showing that it's prime time for you to act now!  Recent studies have shown an alarming trend - only 7% of Americans score "healthy" in measures of cardiometabolic health. I find that shocking! That means most folks need a ma...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/93 'Tis the season for resolutions and topping your list may be losing weight! But what if you're struggling to stay away from sugar and flour? Don't worry, Marchelle and I are here to help!  Our podcast explores why our brains want us to indulge in junk food - but we'll also show you there is life beyond these pr...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/92 Today, Marchelle and I talk about the difference between a desire and a decision. We compare these two statements "I want to lose weight and get healthy" vs "I will lose weight and get healthy." While they sound very similar, one creates an emotion of hope while another generates action plans in your head witho...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/91 Did you know that one sentence has the power to make or break you in your weight loss journey? It's true…. Because sentences are thoughts, and every thought we think has the power to create our reality. Tune in to this week's podcast as Marchelle and I talk about those pesky little sentences that lead us down p...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/90 Happy Thanksgiving! It's that time of year again- when we think about food and how much it tastes better than anything else in the world. But don't let yourself go into overload on Turkey Day! Today, Marchelle and I discuss 8 ways you can have a Happy Thanksgiving without gaining weight (and still enjoy all you...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/89 Next week is Thanksgiving here in the states, and then we move full time into the Holiday Season! It's happening fast!! This time of year is always tough for people who struggle with obesity, for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is all the tempting treats around! So I wanted to take some time and talk a...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/88 We had a recent question about sweeteners in the "Sugar and Flour Buster's Society" Facebook group… When someone asks a really good question like this I do give an answer but I often like to go to the podcast and give a more thorough answer, and discuss the science behind my answer.  I get this question ALL the...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/87   Episode 87: Stress and Your Weight Have you ever noticed that weight loss is more difficult when you're under stress? Not only that, but it's really easy to gain weight when we're stressed too!  Many of us think, well, of course I gain weight when I'm stressed, because I stress eat… but there's actually more...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/86 Episode 86: Halloween Treats Halloween is coming up this weekend! Do you have a strategy for getting through this "candy holiday" without backsliding in your weight loss efforts?  Join Marchelle and me in this week's podcast - we'll give you fun and creative alternatives to candy for the little ghouls and princ...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/85   Episode 85: How do I get Rid of belly fat We had a recent question in the Sugar and Flour Buster's Society Facebook group about belly fat. One of our new members wanted to know how to get rid it… And guess what, I hear this question All THE TIME! People will say - it doesn't matter what I do, the belly fat wo...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/84 Episode 84: Weight Loss Saboteurs Are you struggling with weight loss, wondering if you've stalled out?  Or are you gaining weight, but you're not sure why? Sometimes there are these little things that we do regularly that slip under the radar, that we don't realize are sabotaging our weight loss efforts …. and...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/83 Episode 83: The 50-50 of Life I had a conversation recently with a client that she said was so helpful to her, that I wanted to share it with our podcast listeners too! We talked about the fact that life is 50% positive emotion and 50% negative emotion, but that most of us were taught to ignore or repress any o...

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/82 Episode 82: A Mother's Influence On today's podcast, I talk about something very personal to me: the recent loss of my mother, which naturally led me to think about how our mothers influence our lives. What I discovered is that mothers - more than fathers in my experience - really bring a sense of stability and...