Love Life And Lose Weight

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode If you're doing everything "right" but the scale isn't moving—or worse, it moves the wrong direction—this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to stop obsessing over your weight and instead use smarter tools and metrics that actually reflect your fat loss progress. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why fat loss ≠ weight loss—and why that mat...

In this episode, you’ll learn how to make the most of the 12 weeks between the summer solstice and autumn equinox by creating your own summer protocol . You’ll discover how to divide the season into intentional phases, design habits that reflect the energy of summer, and stay aligned with your goals while enjoying the unique rhythms and pleasures this season brings. Whether you want to simplify yo...

In this final episode of the spring season, you're getting a full-circle coaching experience designed to help you reflect, reset, and head into summer with clarity and confidence. We’ll start with two powerful listener questions—one about how to track hunger and stay intentional while using GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, and another about how to identify your personal overeating patterns and...

Do you catch yourself deferring to others for things you could easily handle yourself—from what to eat, asking others to fix things that break, or constantly asking your spouse where your damn phone is?  This episode is your invitation to reconnect with your inner authority. In a world full of opinions, expectations, and endless advice, taking responsibility for your capacity and capabilities requ...

If you’ve ever struggled to follow through on a plan you were totally committed to in the moment… this episode is for you. Whether it’s your eating habits, exercise routine, or just showing up for yourself, real transformation doesn’t come from being perfect—it comes from building the skill of follow-through, especially when life gets “ farkakte ” (Yiddish for covered in shit). In this episode, I’...

Today’s podcast is an honest, personal, and  experiential-informed conversation about my experience with crash dieting, chronic stress, perimenopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).  I tell you about how and why I chose HRT when I was navigating perimenopause, dealing with burnout, and struggling to lose weight—even while doing “everything right.”   You’ll walk away from this episode knowin...

Think bone health is something to worry about later ? Think again. If you’re in your 40s or 50s and starting to notice signs of hormonal shifts, now is the time to take action to protect your bones, your strength, and your future. In this episode,I'm talking to you about menopause, muscle, and the real story behind preventing osteoporosis—without falling for outdated advice. You’ll walk away...

If you’ve been working out on an empty stomach hoping to burn more fat, this episode will help you understand why that strategy can backfire—especially for women over 40. Today, I’m talking about the power of fueling your workouts to support fat loss and boost energy, muscle growth, and hormone balance. You’ll learn what happens in your body when you exercise without fuel, how cortisol plays a rol...

Episode 75: The Follow-Through Digital Planner—Your Shortcut to Easier, More Consistent Weight Loss ❌ Tired of starting over every Monday? ❌ Feel like you “know what to do” but just can’t stay consistent? ❌ Wish there was an easy way to stay on track without overcomplicating everything? You’re not alone—and that’s exactly why I created The Follow-Through Planner. In this episode, I’ll show you...

Welcome to Episode 74! Today, I’ll guide you through reviewing your winter season and setting actionable goals for Spring 2025 and Q2. We’ll assess your progress—from body composition and sleep quality to food habits and movement routines—so you can apply key insights moving forward. Grab your journal or digital notes as we reflect on the past 12 weeks. By revisiting your data, you’ll uncover valu...

I’m excited to share some game-changing insights into how feeling stressed and the stress hormone cortisol can make or break your weight loss efforts—especially when it comes to stubborn belly fat during perimenopause and menopause.  In this episode, I’ll explain why your body needs cortisol to function but how chronic stress pushes it into overdrive, directing your body to store excess blood suga...

In this episode, we’re talking about how to create movement habits that stick—no matter how busy or unpredictable life gets. If you’ve struggled to stay consistent with exercise, this episode will show you how to overcome common obstacles and develop routines that align with your lifestyle and long-term health goals. You’ll walk away with practical, research-backed strategies to make movement an e...

If you’ve ever felt trapped by food planning or overwhelmed by the pressure to stick to your meal plans, this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving into why food planning might not be the best strategy for your long-term success and how to replace it with a more intuitive, sustainable approach. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel empowered to make confident food choices in the moment, build...

Are you struggling to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle despite doing all the right things? In this episode, we dive into an often-overlooked factor that could be holding you back: sleep. Drawing on insights from Dr. Casey Means’ book Good Energy , I unpack the science of how your sleep impacts your hormones, metabolism, and even your hunger cues. By the end of this episode, you’ll under...

In this episode, I’m encouraging you to set smarter, more effective weight goals for 2025 by focusing on body composition—not just the number on the scale. You’ll learn why traditional weight loss strategies, especially for women over 40, can leave you weaker and less metabolically healthy.  You'll learn how to use a smart scale like InBody to accurately track your changes in body fat and ske...

In Episode 68 of *Love Life and Lose Weight*, we explore the transformative power of reflecting on your weight journey—without judgment. If you've ever struggled to assess your progress or felt stuck in a cycle of frustration, this episode is for you. You'll discover how a thoughtful, data-driven review of your past year can unlock valuable insights and set the stage for meaningful, pers...

In this episode of Love Life and Lose Weight , learn how to enjoy holiday meals without stress or guilt. You'll discover strategies to release restrictive thinking and fully embrace your favorite holiday foods while staying aligned with your wellness goals. Key Topics Covered Food Guilt Origins : Understand how cultural messages label foods as "good" or "bad," leading to o...

In this episode, Advanced Certified Weight and Life Coach Heather Beardsley helps you set up for a holiday season that feels calm, controlled, and aligned with your goals. Perfect for anyone who wants to avoid the holiday overwhelm and end the year on a high note, this episode provides tools to help you stay intentional and meet your December weight goals without stress. Grab a pen, paper, or open...

In Episode 65, I’m talking about embracing change—a fitting theme as we head into the end of the year and think about a new year of possibilities. Here’s what's covered: Why We Resist Change: Our brains are wired for safety and routine, so when faced with change, the amygdala (our fear center) often triggers anxiety. This is a natural response, and understanding it can help us navigate transi...

In this episode, I introduce three powerful tools to help you overcome overwhelm, overplanning, and overdoing. These tools are designed to make it easier for you to prioritize what truly matters to you including weight loss. There more you can do that, the better chance you have to reach ALL your goals. In this episode you'll learn: •How overwhelm affects your weight loss journey and why addr...

In this episode, Advanced Certified Weight and Life Coach, Heather Beardsley revisits the concept of anti-fragile weight loss and delves into the "fuck-it/distracted cycle"—a common pattern where life's disruptions cause you to lose focus on the new habits. This episode focuses on how to shrink that cycle and regain your sense of agency when life gets messy. What You’ll Learn in Thi...

In episode 62, you'll explore the concept of "should" thinking—those thoughts that stem from societal expectations and external pressures—and how they impact not just your food choices but other areas of your life, like relationships and self-care. By recognizing and reframing these "should" thoughts, you'll be able to move away from outside ideas of how you 'sho...

A common recurring theme I see with my clients is a struggle to break free from diet mentality. Restrictive diet mentality is the belief that there are "right" and "wrong" foods you 'should' eat in order to lose weight or maintain your weight.  When use restrictive diet mentality to lose/maintain weight, what happens is you prioritize choosing those virtuous foods abo...

Success in changing habits around food relies on having tools ready to respond when you have an urge to eat outside of being hungry or already having eaten enough food. In today's episode, I give you fifteen good responses to practice and have at the ready when you find yourself having an urge to overeat.  Using these will help you redirect how you think in those moments to help you respond d...

In this episode I introduce a strategy that you can use to help you be more intentional AND feel better during times whenvoyu notice you tend to overeat.  Emotional time blocking is deciding how you WANT to feel ahead of time instead of reacting to or resisting to how you feel when you are in automatic mode.  Time blocking your day can encompass more than just identifying when you focus on what ta...