Real Life Weight Loss

Sustainable change sounds good in theory — but what does it actually look like day to day? In this episode, we get practical and walk through what rebuilding really looks like in real life, especially during busy, imperfect weeks. You’ll learn how Rebuilders build consistency without burnout, perfection, or extreme rules — and why this approach finally sticks. We'll cover: Why most plans fail unde...

Want to know how to stop constantly restarting your diet, stop being a chronic dieter, and actually make weight loss progress that lasts? Then this episode is for YOU. We'll go deeper into how people approach change — and why that matters way more than motivation. You’ll learn the difference between the chronic dieter and the Rebuilder, and why many people naturally outgrow the diet culture approa...

If you’ve tried diet after diet and keep wondering why nothing seems to stick anymore, this episode is for you. In this episode, we talk about why dieting often stops working — especially as life gets fuller — and why that doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you. You’ll learn: Why extreme plans fall apart in real life The real reason consistency feels harder than it used to Why “just try harder” i...

Have you been stuck in the self-defeating diet cycle? Here’s what it looks like . . . You overcommit and start some rigid diet that is way too restrictive and doesn’t fit into your life. Then, as the “new year new me energy” starts to fade … And life gets back to its normal stressful self … You struggle … quit … beat yourself up … and think you need to wait until you can totally reset, restart, an...

This is a simple 2-part challenge that can lead to ... Greater happiness, more energy, fewer aches and pains, better relationships, less depression, improved self esteem, a more optimistic mindset, and “unshackling from negative emotions”. There’s also a special message from me to YOU. I know it’s the super busy holiday season, but if you carve out 10 minutes to listen to this episode … you won’t...

There’s something I say nearly every episode. I say it because I believe it. But the other day, I was listening to a different podcast and someone said - “I know greatness is coming your way!”  At first, I really appreciated that. He’s really supporting and encouraging people. Heck yeah, I love that!  But then I thought about it a bit more … and it bothered me.  It bothered me becau...

Losing weight may seem really complex and difficult for you. While it may seem much simpler for someone else. And guess what? Both of you are right. It is simple and complex all at the same time.  Here’s the crazy part - both you and the other person may unknowingly insult each other in regards to losing weight and food choices!  This episode centers around an interesting experience shar...

We’ve all made “to do” lists.  Unfortunately, not many people have ever created a “don’t do” list. That’s exactly what today’s episode is all about. I’m sharing a list of things to NOT do.  It’s a list of things that will make sure you stay overweight, unhealthy, and just overall miserable w/ your body and life.  So, obviously you want to avoid these at all costs! We’ll cover all so...

Life is all about choices.  Anne Frank wrote - "Our lives are fashioned by our choices. First we make our choices. Then our choices make us." Zig Ziglar said - "Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved." Les Brown said - “Remember, you have the power to change your life by changing your choices." Choices are pow...

It might be time to really think about what you’ve typically done in the past and what you want for your future.  There’s a famous quote that says - "Most people overestimate what they can do in a year and underestimate what they can do in ten years" After 20+ years of coaching people, I've developed my own version of this quote . . .    "We overestimate what we can do in a month an...

If you feel a lot of pressure or stress in relation to losing weight, then DO NOT MISS this episode. It just might be exactly what you need to hear.  I’m sharing a key principle for losing weight and keeping it off. It’s one of the biggest misconceptions I see in the weight loss world. And it’s one of the biggest things I teach people and help them overcome in my coaching group.  If you...

Scared of eating carbs? Believe carbs are bad? Beat yourself up for eating too many carbs? How many carbs are too many?  Or maybe you just don’t fully understand carbs and you feel confused by all the conflicting diet info out there. Then this episode is for you!  Today I explain the good, bad, and ugly of carbs - the best kind, the worst kind, when you should eat them, when you should a...

There’s one thing that no weight loss program can do for you. There’s one thing that even the best diet can’t fix. You can have the best trainer or best approach or best intentions, but without this … you’re not getting any results.  What is this one thing?  Showing up for yourself. Taking action. Sticking with it. Not quitting.  Today’s episode is all about why. Why do we fall off...

If you’re going to lose weight, keep it off, and truly transform your life, there are certain things that you’ll need. I believe there are 4 things that will make the process easier, more fun, and more likely to succeed.  Interestingly, it took a wedding to teach me these 4 things.  Some of my closest friends did a 100% DIY wedding for their daughter. It turned out absolutely beautiful!...

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”  We must all be insane, because this is exactly what we do.  When it comes to losing weight, I see people keep trying the same crap over and over even though it’s never worked for them before. This episode was inspired by one of my clients who noticed a certain pattern of thinking that goe...

This weight loss hack helped me lose 7 pounds in 5 days. Not kidding. If you want to lose weight fast, then this episode is for you.   All of that is 100% true. But I’m not really a big fan of fast weight loss, so we’ll also cover some other stuff like . . .  Hacks vs Habits Health Debt Apple cider vinegar Why we often go for hacks Plus, we’ll discuss a few quotes from James Clear’s...

There are two pretty well known models for personal development. Essentially, there are two methods for pursuing the goals you have in life, including any health or weight loss goal you can imagine.  One is commonly used without us even realizing it. Unfortunately, this method often isn’t the most effective. The other method requires a mindset shift, but can be much more powerful at producing...

“I do so good all day… but man, it’s the nighttime snacking that gets me!” If I had a dollar for every time someone told me that, I could retire! If you’ve struggled with night time cravings and treats and snacking, I can pretty much guarantee that this episode will hit home and be incredibly helpful for you. We’re going to dissect why you might struggle with night time snacking, why it feels more...

If you’ve tried to lose weight and usually wind up quitting . . . If you keep repeating the same self-defeating pattern . . .  If you believe that messing up, struggling, or feeling discouraged is a sign that “the end is near” . . . Then this episode is for YOU.  I’ll explain one of the biggest obstacles I see when coaching clients. We’ll also get into the self-defeating diet cycle. And...

Success leaves clues. And so does failure.  There’s so much to learn from our successes and our struggles. And there’s no better place to learn than from someone who was in our shoes and has now progressed a little further ahead of us.  That’s exactly what we’re doing in today’s episode. You’ll hear a list of what one of my most successful clients has learned over the past few months. Th...

This might be one of the most unusual, but also most true episodes I’ve ever recorded. You’re about to get a unique glimpse into what goes on in so many of our heads - the way that inner voice can have such a massive impact on us, even when we don’t realize it.  We’re digging into . . .  The crap we do that can make losing weight so hard How all of that crap can just make us miserable An...

What if I told you there was something so powerful that a lack of it is as damaging as smoking? But having it is as beneficial as not doing drugs and having a healthy bodyweight?  This mysterious thing also happens to be the missing ingredient that will finally bring the happy, joyful, confident life that you truly want. But that’s not all . . .  It’s also the secret to losing weight and...

There’s something that people are obsessed with having. The problem is, it doesn’t exist.  If you stop looking for the thing that doesn’t exist and do this instead, you’ll be well on your way to tremendous results.  This might seem vague or cryptic, so let me cut to the chase. In this episode, we dig into . . .  Diet hopping The psychology of why we struggle to make progress 3 thing...

Want to know exactly what you need to get better at in order to lose weight and achieve your goals?  That’s what we’re covering today. We’re answering the question . . .  What are the skills we must acquire to lose weight, keep it off, and have the life we want?  There could be a really long list, but we’re boiling it down to four things. Once you have these four skills you will not...

Want to be happy, less stressed, more confident, and not constantly overwhelmed or overloaded? Do you want to stop being so mean to yourself, love yourself more, and be able to navigate your emotions and all that life throws at you WITHOUT having a total breakdown, falling off the wagon, and burying your feelings in a giant bucket of ice cream, cookies, or chips? Good news! That is exactly what we...