Smart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity

If you tuned into the Paris Olympics, perhaps you started following the Rugby athlete and social media phenomenon, Ilona Maher. She has a lot of thoughts about her own body, and yours. Take a listen as Dr. Lisa walks you through all the ways we can embrace our inner Olympic athlete when we're trying to lose weight, improve our health span & longevity, and get stronger. The skills and stra...

These days, many of us have our Vitamin D levels checked, and if they're low, we supplement with Vitamin D. But is that the right thing to do? Guidelines on Vitamin D screening and supplements have changed, so tune in as Dr. Lisa explains what's new in Vitamin D research. Both too much or too little Vitamin D can cause problems in our body, and increase our risk for certain health proble...

We all know which foods support our health and weight goals and which foods don't. Why is it hard to make the healthier choice when we're fully aware of what's at stake? Today, Dr. Lisa walks us through some of the mindset work involved in making the leap to healthier habits, when you both want to make the healthy choice, and sometimes (when offered ice cream!) you don't! The g...

What is going on with us when we're trying to lose weight, but find ourselves eating too much, too fast, after sliding into that dreaded combo of HUNGRY + ANGRY. If you've caught yourself being impatient, or snipping at your significant other lately, that crankiness is exactly what we'd expect when your day was frustrating and you haven't had a chance to eat! But don't res...

Listen, we all know that we spend too much time on our phones and we don't get enough sleep. That's not a newsflash. But Dr. Lisa has a fascinating new angle to share about weight loss, particularly in women, as it relates to smartphone use. Stick around until the end to identify an easy "NBA" to support your health and weight goals, based on a recent study. And remember, as Dr...

If you're looking to lose weight and get healthier, you're probably searching for ways to create habit change. Look no further! Dr. Lisa takes us through the second part of her four steps that will put you in the right mindset to make meaningful & lasting change. Whether your focus is on nutrition, exercise, managing your stress, cutting down your alcohol, or getting enough sleep, yo...

Are you contemplating a change in your routine to drive your weight loss or improve your health? Dr. Lisa has a four step plan to get you on the right track. In part one of this series, she does a deep dive into what it looks like to BELIEVE that weight loss is possible. She also shares what it sounds like when someone doesn't believe. If you don't believe weight loss is possible for you...

We ALL have moments when we ruminate and spin in negative thoughts. Often that happens at night, preventing us from sleeping well. And the more we spin, the more that negativity impacts our feelings, leaving us disempowered, angry, frustrated, or defeated. Of course when we feel defeated, we rarely focus on our self care. Who wants to eat broccoli, get some exercise, and work on weight loss when t...

Did you know there are ways to tackle brain health and weight loss at the same time? Dr. Lisa walks us through some recent research about the impact of certain foods and behaviors that can impact our brains. It's a major bonus for women that we can reduce our dementia risk at the same time we work on our weight, by following the 5 simple strategies mentioned in this episode. If you want to le...

If you're a woman who is eating healthy, yet feeling stuck with your weight loss, Dr. Lisa has a treasure hunt for you! Join us to learn about common "ONE OFF" moments that derail even the healthiest of eaters. If your every day eating is terrific, but your scale won't budge, take a listen to Dr. Lisa's 5 step plan for catching and stopping those "one off" moment...

So many women find their weight is up, their waist is expanding, and they struggle to lose an ounce, around the time of menopause. The science about menopause, hormones, and aging has a few surprises in store, but not to worry! Dr. Lisa walks you through steps you can take to prevent and address weight issues around the time of menopause and beyond. If you're a woman of ANY age, this is impor...

If you think you're one of those high achieving people who can power through life with 5 - 6 hours of sleep, think again. Sleep deprivation increases your risk for diabetes and obesity. Dr. Lisa shares some of the science around sleep, and gives you 5 quick ways to invite yourself to level up your bedtime routine. Be sure you head over to www. SmartWeightLossCoaching.com if you want to regist...

We all have stress, half of which comes from life events, and half of which results from the daily grind & its inherent aggravations. Stress drives up cortisol, impacts our weight, and can even lead to an increased risk of heart problems. The good news? Dr. Lisa's got some science backed actions you can take to reduce stress, manage your weight, and live longer, healthier.  If you'd...

As the saying goes, "Comparison is the thief of joy." Comparing your weight loss journey, and your body, to others can leave you feeling frustrated & defeated. What do most of us do when feeling frustrated? We give up. Or perhaps we soothe ourselves with food or drinks. Find out how to recognize the Compare & Despair cycle, and how to break free of it, in six easy steps. Also, pl...

This week, Dr. Lisa walks us through an easy intervention that may help you with weight loss and improving your metabolic health. Can eating slower reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, improve your blood sugar, and help you lose weight? Take a listen to find out! Also, please be sure to head over to www. SmartWeightLossCoaching.com to get an early bird discount for our Women's Wellness Retrea...

Dr. Lisa shares a real life example of a simple thought that made her client feel frazzled and stuck with her weight. She'll walk you through the process of recognizing those unintentional, but negative thoughts that block your progress. She'll also show you how to CURATE an intentional thought to get yourself back on track. Whether you want to lose 50#, live healthy to 100, or simply st...

Today, Dr. Lisa shows us how restricting after a splurge can lead to an unhealthy cycle of restricting, then overeating. If you find yourself stuck under a ROCK (RROC or Recurrent Restrict & Overeat Cycle), her 5 step process will help you get out from under that toxic diet culture way of thinking, so you can reset the healthy way for successful weight loss. And, if you’d like to take advantag...

Today, Dr. Lisa takes us on a tour of the latest consensus about dairy for weight loss and other health outcomes, including type 2 diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease, stroke, and premature death. If you're not sure if you should be eating yogurt & cheese, or drinking milk, this episode will clear up the confusion. And, if you’d like to take advantage of our early bird discount...

Today Dr. Lisa reviews an article that identifies four specific sedentary behaviors that contribute to excess weight. Armed with this information, you'll create unique ways to achieve weight loss that aren't directly related to diet or exercise. The original article link can be found below. Also, be sure to check out Lisa Oldson MD on social media, if you'd like to learn more about...

Did you know that the World Health Organization says that there's no safe amount of alcohol? What about the heart healthy benefits of red wine that we've been hearing about for decades? Today, Dr. Lisa walks us through the science behind red wine, and shares hints for how to cut back if it's blocking your weight loss or impacting your health. If you'd like more support during y...

If someone gave you a protein shake that contained less than 2% arsenic, would you drink it? What about the emulsifiers in our food supply that are typically listed as being less than 2% of the ingredient list? And what if they caused weight gain or cancer? Dr. Lisa has a few thoughts about emulsifiers that keep her up at night. Listen to today's podcast episode because once you know, you can...

If you're in the habit of considering certain foods forbidden because you're working on weight loss, you might like to know that Dr. Lisa disagrees with you! If something is important to you, it's NOT forbidden. In today's episode, Dr. Lisa helps us to reframe our relationship with forbidden foods. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out...

We've all tried using willpower and RESISTANCE to stay away from certain foods when we're trying to lose weight, but that simply doesn't work well enough for the long term. A more effective strategy involves learning to SIT with food desire without acting on it. This is a talent you already have, though you may be surprised to hear Dr. Lisa's take on how you practice this skill...

Much of what we know about physical activity, weight, and health comes from studying Amish populations. The general U.S. population has 10 times the rate of obesity seen in the Amish. Could it be that they've found a fountain of youth in NEAT? In today's episode, Dr. Lisa walks us through some research on longevity, health, weight loss, and how to avoid the dreaded diagnosis code of Z73....

Working with clients over the years, Dr. Lisa has become an expert on which foods shock her clients when they find out they're weight gain foods. We're talking about some of the most common, and sneaky, ultra-processed (also called NOVA 4) foods. NOVA 4 foods not only cause weight gain, but they also increase the risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and even cancer. If you&...