Sustainable Weight Loss For Moms | Lose Weight, Healthy Habits, Fat Loss, Lose Belly Fat, Balanced Meals

One of the main reasons moms can’t lose weight even though they’re eating healthy and working out is hidden calories. Eating your kids’ leftovers, drinking your calories… These don’t seem like that many calories in the moment, but they add up and may be the reason the scale is stuck. What if losing weight this summer wasn't about eating less, but simply becoming more aware? In this episode, we're...

Worried your vacation is going to undo all your weight loss progress? Do you find yourself saying, “I’ll just start over when I get home?” Wondering how to enjoy the lobster rolls, margaritas, beach trips, and family vacations without gaining 5 pounds every time? In this episode, we're diving into Part 2 of the Slight Calorie Deficit Summer series: vacations, travel, and holidays. If summer always...

Welcome to Slight Calorie Deficit Summer! Welcome to part 1 of our 3-part series: Slight Calorie Deficit Summer. In this episode, we're kicking off the series by tackling one of the biggest weight loss roadblocks for busy moms: weekends. It’s been a common theme among my clients lately that they can stick to a routine Monday through Friday, but then the weekends throw them off. Between kids’ sport...

Have you worked to change your nutrition and exercise habits, but the scale is stuck? Are you curious about GLP-1 medications but have hesitations? Are you overwhelmed by the supplements and peptides marketed to help you naturally boost GLP-1, burn fat, and lose weight? Then this episode is for you. Here’s the thing: A lot of supplements on the market today claim to naturally boost GLP-1, but most...

She almost didn’t join… and now she’s down 13 pounds—while eating out and traveling. After gaining weight back, M debated going on a GLP-1… but she didn’t qualify for one. That’s when she reached back out to me and joined our 8-week program. Now she’s down 13 pounds in 8 weeks and almost 20 pounds this year - while eating out and traveling. She didn’t give up restaurants, cancel trips, or wait for...

Ever lost weight only to gain it back, plus some?  Found yourself in a cycle of restricting and bingeing? Or been stuck in all-or-nothing thinking around food?   If any of these sound familiar, then today’s episode is going to resonate with you.   I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Lisa Valente, fellow registered dietitian and boy mom. Lisa lost 30 lbs without dieting, and in this episode she’...

Is the scale stuck even though you’ve been trying to eat healthy and workout? Do you feel like you can’t break out of the same 2-4 lb range no matter what you do? In this episode, I’m breaking down two things you might be missing (even when you feel like you’re doing all the things). Most moms who come to me are doing a lot right—eating balanced meals, getting workouts in, trying to stay consisten...

Feel like a failure because you lost weight but then gained it back? In this episode, we’re talking about the truth no one in the weight loss space wants to say out loud: weight regain is NORMAL.  Yes, even if you lost weight in a healthy and sustainable way. In this short but powerful episode, I’m breaking down the reasons people regain weight (even if you lost weight in a healthy way), what’s ac...

Ready for a habit refresh? Want to get strong and lean before summer? The best thing you can do is start now. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what I’d focus on over the next 8–12 weeks if I wanted to feel strong, lean, and confident by summer — without dieting. March and April are the perfect time to gain momentum & get consistent with your habits before the busyness of summer rolls aroun...

Doing all the “right” things… but the number hasn’t moved? Obsessing over your BMI or a weight you haven’t seen since your 20s? Ready to quit because it’s been 30 days and nothing’s changed? Let’s talk about it. In this episode, we’re breaking up with the scale as your ONLY measure of progress. After having the same conversation with multiple clients this week, I knew we needed a reset. The scale...

Wondering if you should go on a GLP-1 for weight loss? Feel like you’ve tried everything—clean eating, consistent workouts, maybe even a dietitian or a diet plan—and still the scale won’t budge? Does it seem like everyone around you is on a GLP-1, and now you're questioning if it’s time for you to do the same, even though something deep down says, “I think I can do this on my own if I just had the...

Did you see the new upside-down food pyramid and think, “Wait… what?” Are you wondering what these new guidelines actually mean for weight loss, health, and your daily meals as a busy mom? Are you fustrated by the mixed messages around carbs, protein, & fats? In this episode, I’m breaking down the new 2026–2030 Dietary Guidelines—what I think about them and what they really mean for weight los...

Tired of making a resolution to lose weight—only to feel off-track by February? In this episode, we’re ditching the diet mindset and focusing on micro habits—tiny, doable shifts that help you naturally create a slight calorie deficit (and actually stick with it this year). I’m sharing my favorite small-but-mighty habits that fuel your metabolism, keep you full, and help you lose weight without cou...

Feel like your calendar’s overflowing with holiday parties, sugary treats, and zero time to focus on you? Wondering if it’s even possible to stay on track with your health and weight loss goals right now? In today’s episode, I’m giving you my exact plan to enjoy the holidays without gaining 5+ lbs. I’m sharing exactly what I’m doing this week with three parties back-to-back—and what I’m coaching m...

Calorie counting works, but it’s not sustainable for most moms. You want to be able to go out to eat like a normal person without thinking about the macro breakdown in everything on the menu. But is it possible to lose weight without counting calories?  In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how to create a calorie deficit for weight loss—without counting calories. I’m giving you the top six strateg...

Were you also a victim of the low-fat craze of the 90s? In this episode, we’re unpacking everything you need to know about fat and weight loss. Welcome to part three of our macronutrient series. We’ve already tackled carbs and protein, and today we’re diving deep into fat—what it is, what types you should be eating (and avoiding), and how it affects your weight, hormones, hunger, and overall healt...

Protein is everywhere right now—but is it actually worth the hype? In this episode, I break down exactly what protein is, why it’s so important for weight loss, how much you actually need, and the real reason you're raiding the pantry at 4 p.m. If you're a busy mom trying to lose fat, build muscle, and stay sane while feeding your family, this one’s for you. I’m also sharing my top tips for gettin...

Ever told yourself, “I’m cutting carbs starting Monday”—only to find yourself elbow-deep in a bag of pretzels by 3 p.m.? You’re not alone. Carbs have been blamed for weight gain for decades, but what if the real issue isn’t the carbs... it’s the type, the portion, and what you’re pairing them with? In this episode, I'm breaking down everything you actually need to know about carbs and weight loss....

Do you feel like the scale dictates your mood? Have you ever “gained” a pound overnight and spiraled… even though you didn’t do anything different? Wondering if you should weigh yourself daily, weekly, or not at all? In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about weighing yourself on your weight loss journey. Spoiler alert: it’s not a one-size-fits-all answer. This episode is your no-BS guide...

Still stuck in that same 5-pound range, wondering what gives? You’re not alone—and no, it’s not just your hormones. In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact 4 shifts that have helped hundreds of busy moms finally lose the weight and keep it off (without cutting carbs, counting macros, or swearing off sweets). If you’re a mom 35 or older and what used to work isn’t working anymore, this episode...

Feel like you can’t stay consistent no matter how hard you try? You want to be consistent with your habits, but soccer practice, laundry, and last-minute work meetings keep derailing your progress. Sound familiar? In this episode of Sustainable Weight Loss for Moms, I’m diving into 4 sneaky ways you might be sabotaging your own consistency—without even realizing it—and more importantly, how to fix...

Ever find yourself elbow-deep in a bag of chips or pint of ice cream after a stressful day? Feel like you shouldn’t be turning to chocolate or cookies when you’re overwhelmed—but do it anyway? Wonder if stress eating is sabotaging your progress… or if it’s even that bad? This episode is for you, mama. I’m going off-script this week to talk about something that’s been feeling extra real: stress eat...

Feel like your weight is stuck bouncing between the same 5 pounds? You’re eating healthy, working out, doing all the things—yet the scale refuses to budge. Sound familiar? That constant up-down-up-down loop can feel so defeating, especially when you're putting in real effort. But what if the issue isn’t your willpower… it's something else. In this episode, we’re breaking down the real reasons the...

Ready to get back into a routine? Now that summer’s winding down and fall is around the corner, you might be craving a little structure again. Between school drop-offs, lunch-packing, and soccer practices, it’s easy to put your health goals on the back burner. But this season is actually one of the best times to refocus—without going all in and burning out (again). In this episode, I’m sharing how...

Have you ever thought about what happens after you lose the weight? Most diets focus on the “weight loss phase” but totally leave you hanging when it comes to maintaining those results. No wonder 80–90% of people regain the weight they lose. But here’s the truth: if you can’t keep doing what you’re doing forever, you won’t keep the results forever either. In this final episode of our 4-part series...