Stop. Dieting. Forever.™ | Weight Loss for Women over 40

Today I want to share an interview I did with an amazing group of women who just completed the last Lose Your Next 10 Pounds Without Dieting 30-Day Bootcamp. You're going to hear from Angelyn, Marcella, Candy, Toni, and Lisa as they share how transformative 30 days of immersing themselves in the Stop. Dieting. Forever.™ process was for each of them.  You will hear that it's possible for you to los...

This episode is for all the foodies out there! You've seen the promise before — "Eat all your favorite foods and lose weight." The skeptic in you thinks, are you kidding me? I hear you. At one point, I was skeptical too. As a foodie, there is no way that I could lose weight while feeling deprived but as a dieter, I didn't think it was possible to lose weight and not be on a restrictive diet with a...

When your alarm goes off at 5:00 a.m., it feels awfully early for sunrise yoga. Although you know that practicing yoga 3 times a week is best for your flexibility, you’d rather throw a pillow over your head and hit snooze! This is very common for most people. We know exactly what we need to do to live a healthier life but we can't seem to do it consistently.  Nothing has gone wrong. You have the p...

My private clients are getting real weight loss with the Stop. Dieting. Forever.™process. Their weight loss success is a testament that it is absolutely possible to lose weight without a diet.  In this episode, I want to share another client success story with you. My client, Heather Hammell, is a Life and Business Coach for John Barnes trained Myofascial Release (MFR) Therapists which is a holist...

In this episode, I talk about relationships and how a newfound relationship could take a toll on your waistline. With Valentine’s Day approaching here in the USA, I thought it would be fun to introduce you to my wonderful husband, Kevin.  Kevin will share some insights on how our health and wellness journeys have emerged throughout our relationship. We will spend some time reminiscing on the many...

You know how hard it is to stay motivated while you’re working day in and day out to lose weight, right?  You know how it is -- you start a new weight loss plan super excited, but you don't keep going until you reach your goal. . Somewhere on the journey, you lose the motivation to keep going.  I’ve been there, done that and I am here to tell you that even if you've started and stopped countless t...

Are those pandemic pounds from 2020 still hanging on to your thighs?  Figuring out the fastest way to get rid of the weight may be on your priority list. Let me help you.  To lose weight, there are a few things that you should think about to ensure that your weight loss journey is suitable, sustainable, and effective.  In this episode, I give you four guidelines to consider as you’re figuring out...

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, then you’ve probably focused mostly on eating more healthy foods and moving your body more. You may have lost some weight, but chances are that you haven’t been successful with keeping it off.  While these are important components of weight loss, there is something else that you need to add to your plan --managing your Bratty Brain. In fact, it’s likely that yo...

Today, I want to talk to you about what it means to live your life not thinking like a dieter. Most of us have tried various diets over the years and as a result, the food rules from these diets have become deeply rooted in our minds and now impact our thoughts toward food. We are left believing that there is “good” food and “bad” food, causing us to feel deprived and restricted. This is why inste...

Think you can't lose weight because of your age? Think again! I'm kicking off the new year with an amazing transformation story for you. My client, Julie Cluff, is a busy 58-year-old mother of 4 and grandmother of 10, an author, a podcaster and she runs her own thriving business as a Grief Coach. She has a lot going on but has made the commitment to finally cross weight loss off of her to-do list....

Happy  New Year Luxe  Lifers! Welcome to 2021. It’s no secret that 2020 has been a doozy, so what better way to say goodbye to the old year and kick off the new year, than by committing to a better YOU? If you are ready to rid yourself of the pandemic pounds, I invite you to join me for the perfect opportunity to RESET your body and your mind to lose weight -- permanently in 2021. I'm going to wal...

We all love a good product recommendation, right? In today’s episode, I thought it would be fun to share with you a few things that have enhanced my healthy lifestyle in 2020. Listen in as I discuss my top 5 faves and how they could help you.  Enjoy! And if you decide to add them to your weight loss journey, let me know about it! Happy New Year to each of you. Looking forward to a LUXE and healthy...

As we are busy this holiday season shopping for our loved ones, I want to encourage you to add yourself to the list and consider giving yourself the gift of growth, the gift of health, the gift of emotional self-care. You can do this by giving yourself the gift of your own personal life coach. Having a life coach on your success squad will help you get your life in order so you can achieve your go...

Conventional wisdom tells us that it takes about 21 days to create a habit. What if I told you that increased repetition of an action does not always produce stronger habits? And neither does will power. I know! It’s shocking.  There's no doubt that establishing regular healthy habits can improve your health and support your weight loss goal. The challenge is how do you create a habit of health an...

There are a lot of things that hold people back when it comes to meal planning. Meal planning isn't easy, but it saves money, stress, and time.  Cultivating a weekly meal planning routine is a great way to support your weight loss efforts. In this episode, I will share with you, 5 Ways to Streamline Your Weekly Meal Planning to help you make meal planning a weekly habit that you love. If creating...

I believe that our most painful moments can become our most powerful. This happens when we learn how to use failure as fuel for future successes. To turn failure into fuel, we must coach ourselves through the mind drama so we can keep moving towards the goal. This concept is simple yet so powerful that it can be used in all areas of our lives. Today, I will share with you four questions to ask you...

What does paying off debt have to do with overeating? EVERYTHING. At least that was true for me.  A few years ago, I heard the phrase “no is a complete sentence” while on my debt-free journey. This simple phrase contains a shocking amount of life wisdom. It's the very thought that led me to victory over my debt and in my weight loss journey. As we are approaching the busy holiday season, it's easy...

Ever tried to lose weight for someone or something else? You may immediately say no. I did too. But when I looked back over my dieting years, I realized one of the reasons I struggled so much is because I wasn’t REALLY losing weight for myself. This reason was so sneaky, I wasn’t even aware that it was a problem. I want to save you from making the same mistake I did. In today’s episode, I share th...

My clients are getting crazy results with the Stop. Dieting. Forever.™ process! I want to share their stories with you to bring you inspiration and reassurance that it is possible to lose weight without dieting.  In today's client interview, you will hear from Nicolé. As a Life Coach herself, Nicolé knew that she was an emotional eater and decided that she wanted to learn how to eradicate her emot...

2020 has been a tough year with urban unrest, a pandemic, and a contentious presidential election in the United States. The energy of the country is heavy, sad, and at times overwhelming. Many of us are left feeling like things are just out of our control. The truth is we have no control over many of the things that happen to and around us. Today I want to talk to you about how to cope when you fe...

The holiday season is upon us. This is the time of year when we regularly indulge in foods high in added sugars. We often think to ourselves, why not just give in for the whole season? I can go back to healthy eating in January, right? I am here to tell you that there is a price for indulgence and you don't have to pay it.  It is absolutely possible to enjoy the holiday season and not gain weight...

In this episode, I interview my client, Denise. Denise has been able to lose 10 pounds without dieting after unraveling one of her beliefs from childhood that you have to finish everything on your plate. This belief locked her into a scarcity mindset which impacted every area of her life. She was able to make this shift from a lack mindset to an abundance mindset and ultimately accomplish her goal...

Have you ever felt like you’re just not committed to losing weight? Maybe this is something you’re struggling with right now. If so, know that you’re not alone! At some point, we’ve all felt that way. Long-term weight loss takes time, effort, and long-term commitment. So understanding why you're not committed to your weight loss goal is vital to your success. Once you know why you don’t feel commi...

We've always been taught that we need to move more and eat less to lose weight. It sounds so simple. It’s just a matter of burning more calories than you eat. I have been around the block with this diet/exercise combination enough times to know that it doesn't get you to where you want to be.  Today, I want to help you understand why the diet + exercise solution doesn't always = weight loss. I wan...

You all know that my mission is to help you achieve lasting weight loss and exit the weight loss struggle bus once and for all. For this reason, today I am sharing with you the #1 weight loss strategy that I teach my clients and that I use myself. It is called PAUSE. This strategy is designed to disrupt the thought pattern that is keeping you overweight. It is simple to implement and you can start...