Love Life And Lose Weight

What if the problem isn’t that you need more self-control? What if the real work is learning how to stay present with yourself—especially when life feels uncomfortable? In this episode, we’re talking about emotional sobriety : the practice of remaining emotionally present, honest, and connected to yourself instead of reaching for something outside yourself to change how you feel. For many women, b...

Have you ever stepped on the scale and felt completely confused? You’ve been trying. You’ve been paying attention. You thought things were going reasonably well. And yet somehow the scale moved in the wrong direction. Or maybe you’ve hit a stretch where nothing seems to be happening at all. When that happens, most women immediately assume they need more discipline, a stricter plan, or a complete r...

Have you ever felt like the only way you can lose weight is by being more disciplined, more controlled, and better at following the plan? You’re not alone. Many women come to me believing self-control is the answer. They follow rules, avoid certain foods, and constantly ask themselves, “What should I do?” But over time, that approach becomes exhausting. It creates a cycle of dieting burnout, overe...

What if the biggest factor impacting your weight loss progress isn’t what you’re eating… but whether you’re mentally present while you’re eating? In this episode, Heather explores one of the most overlooked patterns she sees in coaching women: spending the entire day thinking about food, weight, goals, and “trying to do better”… only to completely disconnect during the actual meal itself. This epi...

🎙️ Episode 104: How to Master Distracted Eating ✨ You don’t need perfect, distraction-free meals to lose weight. If you’ve ever found yourself eating in front of the TV, scrolling your phone, or multitasking through meals—and then wondering why you’re still hungry or overeating later…This episode is for you. Because the goal isn’t to eliminate distracted eating. It’s to learn how to work with it...

In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact follow-through formula I use with my clients to turn intentions into consistent action — without relying on willpower. You’ll learn how to: ✔ Identify the real reason you’re not following through ✔ Break any goal down into clear, doable steps ✔ Build an environment that makes success easier (and more automatic) ✔ Reverse-engineer your habits so ex...

🎙️ Episode 102: The Power of Recovering Quickly What You’ll Learn in This Episode If one “off” moment—an overeat, a missed workout, a busy day—has a way of turning into a full derailment… this episode will show you a completely different way to approach it. You’ll learn how to recover quickly so you can keep moving forward instead of starting over. Inside, you’ll discover: Why it’s not the mistake...

What You’ll Learn in This Episode Overeating isn’t a personal failure — it’s information. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why overeating almost always makes sense in context How restriction, stress, and underfueling drive overeating cycles The questions that reveal why overeating happens How understanding patterns creates change — without shame This episode helps you stop turning on yourself and st...

What You’ll Learn in This Episode Many women are stuck between: “I need to eat less to lose weight”  and  “I need to fuel my body and my workouts” In this episode, you’ll learn how to resolve that tension. You’ll understand: How to eat less and still feel satisfied The subtle signs of underfueling that stall fat loss How to fuel workouts without overeating Why under-eating creates stalls and other...

What You’ll Learn in This Episode If strength training feels intimidating, inconsistent, or confusing — this episode is for you. You’ll learn: Why muscle is essential for fat loss, metabolism, and aging well in midlife What “enough” strength training actually looks like (and why more isn’t better) How to create a movement plan you can repeat , not just start How to measure success without pushing...

What You’ll Learn in This Episode Big goals fail when they don’t translate into daily life. In this practical, hands-on episode, you’ll learn: How to turn your yearly body composition goal into clear weekly priorities Why doing less — more intentionally — leads to better results How to focus on the actions that actually drive progress How to stop guessing what you “should” be doing each week This...

Episode 97 — Yearly Body Composition Goals + How To Achieve Them Most women end up burning out because they push too hard or they quit in frustration when they are doing ‘all the things’ and the scale doesn’t move at all or it moves inconsistently.  In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Shift from short-term scale obsession to yearly body composition goals Understand fat loss, muscle preservation,...

What You’ll Learn in This Episode If you’ve ever felt like weight loss advice works for other people but not for you, this episode will finally put the pieces together. In this foundational episode, you’ll learn: Why most weight loss plans fail even when you’re “doing everything right” The difference between short-term weight loss and long-term weight management How Integrative Weight Management a...

As this year comes to a close, this episode is an invitation to pause. Life doesn’t give us guarantees. Time moves forward whether we’re ready or not. And some days mark a clear before-and-after — the kind of days where nothing ever looks quite the same again. In today’s episode, you’ll hear a deeply personal reflection inspired by three daily readings I return to each morning — The Daily Laws , T...

If you’re heading into January thinking you need better routines, better time blocking, or more discipline—this episode will change the conversation. Because the real issue isn’t time. It’s energy . In this episode, you’ll learn how protecting your mental, emotional, and physical energy is the missing link to easier follow-through, steadier eating, and less burnout—and how one simple phrase, “No,...

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In this special launch episode, you’ll learn: What’s new inside the 2026 Follow-Through Planner Why this edition is the most powerful and user-friendly version yet How the planner helps you stay consistent without dieting or perfectionism Why more of my clients hit their goal weights in 2025 than any previous year — and how the planner played a major role Everything included in the limited-time la...

🎙️ Episode 91 — How to Continue to Lose Weight Through the Holidays (and Still Enjoy Yourself) If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s really possible to lose weight through the holidays and still enjoy yourself—this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to move through the season without falling into guilt, restriction, or the “start over in January” mindset. Instead, you’ll discover a realistic, gra...

If you’re still exercising on an empty stomach and you’re going through hormonal changes or post menopausal, this episode is essential for your fat loss strategy.  You’ll learn why for you—working out hungry can slow fat loss due to hormonal changes leading up to and following the menopause transition. Learn why exercising on empty for you can drain your energy and trigger the very overeating you’...

Welcome to Season 4 of The Love Life and Lose Weight podcast! In this episode 89, Heather opens with a behind-the-scenes update on her “Big Move” and what it taught her about change — and then she takes you deep into a mindset shift that can be a game changer for your weight goals this Fall.   If you’ve ever caught yourself saying things like “I’ll start again Monday,” “It’s just one bite,” or “I’...

Are you stuck in the weeds with your weight loss? Counting calories, labeling foods “good” or “bad,” tracking overeats, and starting over every Monday? That’s what I call tactical hell — where every little action feels exhausting because there’s no bigger vision guiding you. In this short but powerful episode, I’ll show you how to rise above tactical hell and step into the light side of strategy ....

What if the very moments you think you’ve “blown it” could actually become the turning point that accelerates your progress? In this episode, you’ll discover how to flip the script on shame and hiding so you can:  ✨ Break free from the cycle of ghosting yourself and stalling your results  ✨ Rebuild trust with yourself and your body—even after a setback  ✨ Stop wasting time in self-judgment and...

If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t trust myself with carbs” or “If I let myself have dessert, I’ll lose control…” — this episode is for you. In Episode 86, we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood tools in sustainable weight loss: permission-based eating . You’ll learn: What permission-based eating really means (and what it’s not) Why your brain panics when you even think about allowing cer...

Have you ever seen a photo of yourself that made your stomach drop? Maybe it was a candid at the beach, a group shot someone tagged you in, or just a moment caught at the wrong angle—and suddenly, all your recent progress feels invisible. You're flooded with self-doubt, shame, or the urge to hide. If this sounds familiar, this is your episode. In today’s powerful conversation, you’ll discover...

🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Discover: If you’ve ever thought you just need more motivation, more willpower, or more structure to stay on track with your weight loss goals—you’ll want to hear this. There’s something happening behind the scenes in your mind that’s quietly sabotaging your ability to focus, follow through, and stay consistent. And no one’s really talking about it—until now. In today’s...