SAY GRACE | Forever Weight Loss for Overwhelmed Women, Consistency, Realistic, Mindset Motivation, No Restrictions

On this two-part episode, I have Team Dietitian, Stacy, on and we dive deep into weight loss culture and how it has shifted over the years. From perception to recommendations, nothing is the same in the weight loss space. Today we cover topics like: Two main paths for weight loss mindset Old fad diets Shifts in social pressures The impact of GLP-1 use How other changes in society have reshaped how...

In today’s episode, I am sharing some of my biggest struggles in my day-to-day life. I know that most days you come here seeking expertise, but I think it is important that I often remind you that I have major struggles just like you.   Relating with others can be so empowering and be the encouragement that we need to just. keep. going. and it is part of my mission to always be totally transparent...

A few months ago, we got a gut-wrenching anonymous post in our PFN Weight Loss community.   The overwhelm that she felt as a mother and wife, plus the pressure she was holding to lose weight became unbearable, so she reached out for support. The response was so powerful that it brought tears to my eyes. Today I am sharing the post and my six point response in detail. Because I know that if one of...

Ann Lauren is a long-time PFN turned PFN+ client who is now down 34 pounds and counting! On Part 1, we dove in on her weight loss struggles and began discussing her journey into motherhood, ending on an emotional note about surrender. On today’s episode, we pick up there with her weight gain during pregnancy, the weight loss struggle afterwards, and the changes she made that finally created a cons...

On this two-part episode, I sit down with current PFN Plus member Ann Lauren Wyatt. Ann Lauren has tried a lot of weight loss strategies and has even been with PFN for a while- she just struggled to stay consistent! After joining PFN Plus, she has finally found her rhythm and is down 34 pounds while living out a healthy and balanced lifestyle! On today’s episode, we dive into her past weight loss...

Fall is in full swing, which for many of us means BUSY SCHEDULES.   It can feel impossible to eat decently with so little time, but no worries- this is the episode for you!   On this episode of Say Grace, I brought the team together for a roundtable discussion of all our favorite quick and easy meals that help us survive the week without sacrificing our weight loss.    From bowls, to freezer meals...

Overwhelm is consuming women everywhere and whether they realize it or not, it is directly impacting their weight loss success.  On today's episode I am sharing how overwhelm is sabotaging your weight loss efforts and offering several ways to take your life (and weight loss) back!

You know we don't promote magic fixes when it comes to losing weight, but there is something that is often overlooked that can be a major game-changer in your weight loss consistency.   This magic number not only empowers you in your day-to-day of losing, but it also helps your physical and mental weight loss progress, too!   Plus it equips you to lose the weight in a way that will help you never...

Grandmothers are special, and mine sure was.   A few weeks ago we lost my grandmother at age 90, and I have found myself reflecting on so much since then.   My grandmother was a pillar in our family, and she is where I get so much of my love and passion for food.   Now more than ever, I am aware of where my stance on food freedom and weight loss comes from and share the depths and reasoning behind...

Isn’t it crazy how when you least expect it, you can be exposed to something that radically changes your life?   At the end of December, I was in a season of burnout, holiday overwhelm, and health scares... and then in January, I went to Austin, Texas, for work, and it changed everything.   Today I am talking about how what I thought was going to be a normal "business trip" actually changed my men...

We have a special episode today! Stacy, our Team Dietitian and I, chat with one of our PFN Plus graduates, Claire Bush on her journey to losing 25 pounds!  As a newly empty nester, Claire decided to put more focus on self-care and while she has lost the weight, she has gained so much more! Claire shares with us her insight on the importance of: stopping comparison, finding a balance for your own l...

Do you feel like you are in a constant mental war between whether to eat the "weight loss foods" or to choose food that is labeled as "bad" but tastes oh sooo good? I get it.  This mental tug of war is what causes women to constantly yo-yo diet and eventually give up.  I can't blame them-- food tastes good y'all!! But here is a secret... it doesn't have to be either/or. It can be both.   On today'...

If you are not confident in food and weight loss, it is easy to second guess yourself or revert to a failure mindset. This explains why you may find yourself in the cycle of trying hard just to give up. If we aren't comfortable in how to approach food daily, we won't have the bandwidth to keep going when life starts life-ing.    So today I am sharing 3 steps for getting confident in your eating to...

If you are like millions of other women, it can feel like you are too busy to focus on weight loss right now. Life is chaotic, work is stressful, kids have you running in every opposite direction and honestly you are just looking forward to bedtime. But. You also know that you need to be focusing on your health and prioritizing your weight loss so that you feel good in your skin and can have more...

Do you feel like your snack habits are affecting your weight loss efforts each day? We know snacking can help boost metabolism and tide us over between meals, but how do you know if you are snacking TOO much?   I used to be an over-snacker and today I want to share with you all my tricks for how to reel it in, snack appropriately, and make sure your eating habits are solid.    On this episode we a...

On today’s episode I am joined by PFN+ member Lacy Pace and former PFN team member and my sister, Candace Smith to talk about weight loss-- specifically while breastfeeding and all that comes with a new baby. When the weight doesn't fall off after having your baby, it can feel very frustrating and overwhelming. It is so important to know that you are not alone! Lacy and Candace get honest about th...

Feel like you have to skip Mexican if you are trying to lose weight? This is NOT true, and it is also not a realistic approach to weight loss (because you are gonna find yourself back at that Mexican restaurant eventually 🤪). So on today's episode I am sharing all my hacks for how to eat and enjoy Mexican while still losing weight! I give you a rundown of exactly how I do Mexican and still enjoy...

On this episode we are talking all things VEGETABLES!   We know we need to be eating veggies for our health, but they matter for our weight loss too.   PFN Team Dietitian, Stacy Everett joins me on this episode and we have an easy conversation about: why veggies matter for weight loss, how to get them in easier, and a ton of tips for making them taste better!   If you know you need more veggies in...

Life can feel chaotic and many days you probably feel too busy for allll the things that come with weight loss.  On today's episode I am sharing my favorite hack to help you lose weight daily and it only takes ONE MINUTE.  This habit will: give you more control over food, leave you feeling more confident in your food choices, and keep you more present in your eating… aka leading to less overeating...

Today’s episode of the Say Grace Podcast is for our busy working mommas- I see you and I want you to know that weight loss IS possible! Instead of saying it myself, I invited PFN Plus Member, Laura Freeman on to talk about her weight loss journey. Laura is a mom to three (ages 7 and under), a full-time nurse, and someone who loves to help others, which leaves minimal time for herself. She is down...

For many of us, summer brings tons of new activities and changes, from crazy schedules to fun vacations. But how do you stay healthy and manage your weight amidst all the chaos? In this episode, I am sharing 3 tips to lose weight even when the summer feels nuts!! I talk about how to: create a flexible plan that adapts to your changing routines, make sure you enjoy your weight loss actions, and let...

On the third and final episode of our GLP-1 series, I am sharing eight key habits for GLP-1 users that must be in place to lose weight and keep it off long after the medical intervention is over.  While these habits are imperative for GLP-1 users, they are also habits that anyone trying to lose weight should use to create a lasting weight loss lifestyle.  Tune in today to hear what you need to mak...

On today's episode, I am diving in on how to determine whether a GLP-1 medication is the right fit for you.    I am sharing: The risks The rewards How to know if it is right for you, specifically. This episode is full of a great balance of information to truly help you get clear on where you stand with using this drug!   Next week Part 3 is dedicated to giving you everything you need to be success...

Part 1 of our 3-part GLP-1 Podcast series is here! I know there are so many questions around this medication, so the point of this series is to give you my honest feedback on the GLP-1 effects in the weight loss space over the past few years.  On this episode, I am sharing: The reasons I cannot support GLP-1 for weight loss The reasons that I can support GLP-1 for weight loss What I believe is the...

I am finally talking about it, and I am sharing alllll my thoughts.    Join me over the next 3 weeks as I give my opinions on the use of GLP-1s for weight loss.  GLP-1s aren't going anywhere and we hear of more and more people turning to them daily. So I want my listeners to be equipped with knowledge and empowered in confidence, however they choose to walk out their weight loss journey.    In thi...