Project Weight Loss

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone, I hope you're doing well! How was your Valentine’s Day? By now, it's likely passed, but I hope the love and warmth of the occasion linger with you, whether from a friend, family member, or a special someone. Sending some love your way too, with a little wink for good measure.    In this episode we're delving into something that hits close to home for m...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Project Weight Loss, we shift gears from our regularly scheduled content to unpack a topic close to my heart: caring for others while managing our own emotions. Drawing from my recent personal experiences of facing a loved one's illness, I share my insight on transforming feelings of helplessness, guilt, and frustration into empowering actions.   ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we take a profound journey into the transformative realm of our higher mind – the prefrontal cortex. The episode explores the significance of planning in weight loss. We discover that planning ahead engages the higher brain, offering a strategic advantage in navigating desires and impulses.  We understand the profound impact of working from the higher mind, elucida...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore the Maester Nutritarian lifestyle with renowned physician and nutrition expert, Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Discover the key principles of Nutritarian living, including the power of GBOMBS—Greens, Beans, Onions, Mushrooms, Berries, and Seeds—and how these nutrient-dense components can help inform your Project Weight Loss journey. I share my personal journey of inc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into the profound connection between equanimity, looking at balance and self-compassion, exploring how these two concepts intersect in the realm of emotional well-being and mindfulness. Equanimity, characterized by maintaining a balanced and composed state of mind in the face of challenges, lays the groundwork for emotional resilience. We discuss how cult...

Send us Fan Mail Hello, lovely listeners! Greetings from a chilly day in California. In today's episode, I  delve into the intriguing world of diet sodas and their impact on the body.  And I explore the effects without passing judgment, focusing on empowering you to make informed choices for your health.   I unveil three educational statistics shedding light on the potential drawbacks of diet...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring interview, we sit down with Davida Scott, an award-winning teacher and visionary mentor who has dedicated her life to empowering others to live their best lives. Davida's philosophy centers around the importance of embracing one's authentic self, advocating for the power of individuality in a world that often pressures conformity. She passionately discu...

Send us Fan Mail In this empowering episode of Project Weight Loss, we dive into the transformative concept of constraining and recommitting to your goals.  I share insights from a recent collaboration on goal setting and takes you on a journey to reimagine yearly best practices. Discover the significance of time chunking, end-of-the-week debriefs, and reflective lookbacks to gain a deeper underst...

Send us Fan Mail In the spirit of the season, we extend warm Seasons Greetings to our lovely listeners. This episode is an exciting exploration of cognitive behavioral science and its role in helping us feel better. I share personal experiences from a busy week, emphasizing the importance of taking a moment to breathe and find joy amidst life's hustle. Reflecting on the power of intentional a...

Send us Fan Mail Hello my dear friends! This week's episode focuses on the importance of portion control in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I draw parallels between managing a project and managing one's plate, introducing three science-based tips for mastering portion control: mindful eating, the plate method, and leveraging the science of portion sizes. I want us to not just learn from...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're diving into a topic that's not just essential for weight loss but for living your best life in general – the power of positive self-talk.   Now, positive self-talk isn't just some fluffy concept; isn't just about repeating affirmations;    it's rooted in scientific research. that can significantly impact both your psychological and physiolo...

Send us Fan Mail I have been looking forward to speaking with you on the two states of emotions, loneliness and solitude and I want to unpack them while giving you some actionable items for you to use to help you on your journey of self-discovery.   I share the story of the Loretto Chapel and the miraculous staircase, a beautiful and magical story that takes place in Santa Fe New Mexico.    In par...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we briefly unpack FOMO particularly important during the start of the holiday season in the US and all across the world.  I also spent some time listening to my previous podcast on gratitude and really wanted to rerelease it because it's how I feel about you and our lives today (the same as then); in peace, in gratitude and in love. I sincerely wish you all a...

Send us Fan Mail I am excited to share with you an amazing Maester this week, Stephen Covey who is well known for his seminal work, his book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" (1989): This groundbreaking book has sold millions of copies worldwide and is widely regarded as one of the most influential self-help books ever written. It outlines seven habits that individuals can cultiv...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I speak to the Diet Program WW International, Inc, previously known as Weight Watchers. I give you the historical backdrop of the program, the stats and ranking of the program and I explain the basic aspects of how it works. I also give you my personal experience and what I consider the beautiful aspects of the program, WW.     Please listen, review and rate the sh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we learn about celebrating the beauty in life and in death.  We learn about the cultural tradition from the Latin Countries of celebrating the Day of the Dead.   This traditional celebration can teach us a beautiful aspect of grief and healing. While grief can feel like a heavy burden, like we're carrying it around with us, preventing us from living our fulles...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we dive deep into how to become more likable and how to hold interest in relationships. I give you 10 areas of focus that will really help you communicate better as you meet new people and as you strengthen your current relationships. By loving who you are, you become more likable and approachable. Start your day with a dose of self-affirmation, cherish your unique...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we speak to the emotion of shame and we look at what the Maesters teach us about this emotion, specifically the Maester on Emotions, Dr. Brene Brown and the Mindfulness Maester, Tamara Levitt. We look at Dr. Brene Brown’s work on this impactful emotion and I give you my perspective of this emotion as well as a way to own shame so you can then release it.   I also s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into the importance of self-honesty and revisiting our personal truths. We go on a journey of self-reflection, emphasizing the significance of reconnecting with our core values and beliefs as it pertains to our Project Weight Loss and our quality of life. We explore how honesty with oneself can lead to personal growth and authenticity.  Throughout the pod...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we unpack the valuable elixir of life, water. And we have fun looking at the science and the effects of drinking more water.  We talk about the secret weapon that many overlook when it comes to shedding those extra pounds – water! Yes, the clear, tasteless, and often underrated elixir of life.   Have you ever heard that drinking more water can help you lose weight?...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I share with you how to have planned exceptions that really change how you view your Project Weight Loss Plan.   I share my return from my vacation in Europe and I share how I used this exception mindset to live my best life, to live fully present and fully human.   And while I normally don’t make unplanned exceptions, I do make exceptions regularly.    I also offe...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s special episode we talk with our Camino De Santiago friends some new  and some that are on the journey with us.  We learn that we can always learn from others and that being in the flow happens when we are present in the moment, open to learning, and open to living.    On this leg of my Camino trip, our group is light one cosmonaut, because our yogi Vanessa finished...

Send us Fan Mail In This episode I share the Camino Le Puy with you; speaking with Father Phillip Thompson on what the Camino and living your best lives means to him and his group of singers.  We speak with our Yogi (yoga and meditation adviser) a young and wise soul who speaks to her experience on our Le Puy Camino walk.  We speak with Victoria a Gite (hotel) proprietor on our journey and San our...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode I speak to what I have learned from the author of Fast Food Nation, Maester Eric Matthew Schlosser. I wanted to speak to his teachings because in my perspective knowledge is true power, over our bodies and our own volition.   His teaches all aspects of the fast food industry; from its historical perspective, to its business aspects and the humanistic fallout...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is about how to take your Project Weight Loss with you when you travel. I give you three vital strategies to have the success you seek during a vacation or during a business travel.  The first strategy is to start off with a commitment to be intentional, whether that is to lose, maintain or gain a little.  So for me how it has worked is if I use the majority of...