Real Life Weight Loss

Most people look for food and workout tips to burn more fat. Those might help a little, but I believe there are truths much more powerful than any weight loss tip you might find.  In today’s episode, I share 10 truths from 25 years of working with all sorts of different people with different weight loss goals.  Some may be really eye-opening . . . Some may sting a little . . . Some may s...

Whenever you’re going after your specific goals, you have two paths or approaches that you can take.  One is low-stress, leads to progress, and will be so much more rewarding and fun.  The other seems right, but it’s actually a stressful, all-or-nothing, race to some imaginary finish line that you’ve created in your head.  The question is - which approach are you unknowingly taking?...

Have you ever wondered - what do I really hope to gain from losing?  Do I just want to lose weight?? Or is there more to it than that? There are 6 distinctly different categories of physical improvement.  There definitely can be crossover with these, but make no mistake, they are different.  In today’s episode, I will explain these 6 categories, so that you can better understand exa...

What is the REAL secret to weight loss success?  How do you lose weight and keep it off?  Is it writing your goals down? Is it eating more protein and doing strength training? Is it high intensity cardio?  Is it intermittent fasting?  Or is it just figuring out a way to actually stay motivated?  Well, different experts might tell you different things. But if you ask me, th...

Want to achieve your weight loss goals this new year?   I believe there’s one big thing that can make this year different for you. In this episode I’ll explain this one thing that can literally make you unbreakable and quit-proof!  But it’s not necessarily easy to do, so I’ll go a step further and give you the four needed “ingredients” for becoming quit-proof.  Research tells u...

If you want to lose weight and actually KEEP IT OFF this new year, then start with this episode.  It’s time for new year’s resolutions and most people probably expect me to be all about weight loss inspiration and Mr. Weight Loss Motivation. Lose 5 pounds in 5 days! Achieve your goal weight in only 6 weeks!  But I’m not doing that. Instead I’m going to give you one of the most encouragin...

Did you know there are actually three different versions of you?  And how you relate to and view each version is super important for your overall success and enjoyment of life.  In today’s episode, I’ll help you . . . See all 3 versions of yourself Learn how to get the most from each version Avoid living in a “Once I” world Discover the power of gifts to your future self  Plus, you’...

If you get super motivated and do really great with your diet (or workout program) for a few days or few weeks and then you totally lose steam or burnout and fall off the wagon . . .  Then this episode is for YOU.  And if you repeat that cycle over and over and over again, then this episode is really for you!  Motivation is good, right? It sure feels good. We all like to feel motiva...

Is my program "just another diet?" Is it just like Atkins, Keto, Whole30, or Weight Watchers? Do you have to diet to lose weight? We'll cover all of that and more. I’m not supposed to do this episode. Anyone would tell me I’m stupid for putting this out there. But here’s the thing . . .  I always want to bring the truth. And I believe there are some things we can learn from looking at what tw...

Want some tips on how to not gain weight during the holidays?  Well, it all starts by eating whatever you want.  I know, I know. It sounds crazy. It sounds totally wrong. But I believe doing the opposite and trying to restrict yourself or diet through the holidays is screwing you up more than you realize.  There are 4 big ways you can really mess up your weight loss goals on Thanksg...

My mom avoided being in pictures. She didn’t like seeing herself in 99% of photos. For years I didn’t think much about it. But I think a lot more about it now.  I have an evolving perspective on this subject.  It might challenge you. It might make you think. It might make you sad. It might make you mad. Regardless, I hope you’ll just hear me out.  If you hate seeing yourself in pict...

James was constantly on and off the diet wagon. He tried Atkins, South Beach, Calorie tracking, and intermittent fasting. He lost weight with all of those. They all worked … for a little while. But they felt restrictive and burdensome. And he would always quit and gain all the weight back. He lost and regained the same 20 pounds for years and years. Sound familiar?  He started to think - I’m...

What is BMI? Is BMI accurate? Is BMI outdated?  Is BMI a good indicator of health? How do I get BMI down? The good ol’ BMI. It’s been terrorizing people for many many years. We all know how it goes, right? Go to your doctor. They weigh you. Then they show you the BMI chart and tell you that you need to lose weight. And you go home and cry because what the BMI says is such a low number and you...

Sometimes I have an interaction on a coaching call and I’m like “this is pure gold”. And I KNOW it would be so helpful for all of you amazing podcast listeners, but I totally respect that those conversations are private and I usually just let it pass. But every now and then I might reach out to the person and ask for their permission to share it on the podcast. That’s exactly what recently happene...

Do you have a weight loss goal?  Should you write your goals down?  Should you read your goals everyday?  When it comes to goals, there are so many questions, suggestions, and “experts” telling you what to do. And if you ever meet with a trainer or nutritionist, there’s a good chance their first words might even be - Okay, what are your goals?  Goals are everywhere! And they’re...

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Maybe I’m just a weirdo or I just think too much, but I often see parallels and lessons from so many life events that I believe we can learn from to help us in other areas of life.  This happened recently when Hurricane Helene passed over where I live in the state of Georgia and then went on to have a devastating impact on parts of Tennessee, western North Carolina, as well as parts of south...

One of the most common mistakes I see is something called the “Junk Drawer Syndrome.” It can negatively impact your weight loss efforts, but that’s not all. It can also cause issues in just about any area of life. As if that’s not bad enough . . .  This “junk drawer mentality” often keeps you from getting the help or guidance you need, which will tremendously slow down or stall out your progr...

Are you really tough on yourself?  Do you struggle with procrastination? Have a hard time making decisions?  Do you just feel mentally exhausted?  When it comes to losing weight, do you feel the need to “start fresh Monday” after you mess up?  If you answered “yes” to some of these questions, then this episode is for you. It’s an episode especially for us perfectionists. We mig...

If you try to lose weight, but wind up the same or even gaining a little extra weight year after year … If you have multiple “false starts” with losing weight throughout the year … If you have really high motivation at certain times and really low motivation at other times of the year … Then this episode is for YOU. It was inspired by my disagreement with another podcaster. They were discussing th...

Is your relationship with food messing you up?  Do you even know if you have a healthy relationship with food?  This episode will help you answer both of those questions.  Being overweight really comes down to being out of balance. And what often lies beneath our imbalance is a distorted relationship with food. This can manifest differently for different people, but today I’ll expla...

Lydia is pretty amazing. She's mom to 4 wonderful kids. She’s super busy. And she’s super courageous, because she was willing to take the road less traveled and seek out a balanced, realistic approach to weight loss that could be sustainable.  In today’s episode, you’ll hear Lydia’s story including . . .  How she overcame emotional eating The transformative power of mindfulness and being...

If you want a clear cut, black-and-white answer about losing weight, then this episode is for you!  Whenever you ask a trainer, coach, or expert a question, there should be two words you hear when they respond. These two words can be an indicator that they truly “know their stuff” and can be trusted.  The less someone knows about a certain topic, the simpler it might seem. Unfortunately...

You may think you just need to be more disciplined.  You may think it was just the worst time to start a new diet.  You may think you just need a different plan that works for you.  Those might be true to some degree. But if you have tried to lose weight and quit multiple times, then I’m willing to bet that there’s a sneaky reason you may not even be aware of. It can impact us when...

Do you feel like you sometimes lack willpower?  Is it hard for you to be consistent and stick to your diet or workouts? Maybe you think you could lose weight if you just had more discipline. Well, today you’re in for a treat! I’m explaining a super simple way to instantly boost your willpower. With this little trick, you’ll become more consistent and move toward your goals faster than ever. A...