Sustainable Weight Loss, Lifestyle Macro Counting, Building Muscle: Stop It

Since we are wrapping of 2025, I’m replaying one of my early episodes I recorded back earlier this year. And it’s personally one of my favorites. It’s all the limited beliefs that I decided to leave behind in 2024, that were no longer serving me. And it’s a practice that I do daily, where I look at my progress so that I can keep going. Even when I’m not where I want to be yet. So if you struggle w...

If you woke up after the holidays convinced you “ruined all your progress”… this episode is your gentle but firm reminder: You didn’t ruin anything. (And yes, I’m shouting that with love.) But here’s the real truth most women don’t realize: If you believe you ruined everything, you’ll start acting like you did. And what you focus on? Always grows. Inside today’s episode, I’m sharing a very real st...

If you’re the woman who’s always there for everyone else... the one who gives, fixes, supports, and shows up — but struggles to ask for help yourself… this one’s for you. In today’s episode, I’m unpacking the two biggest reasons why asking for help feels so uncomfortable, even when deep down, you know you need it. You’ll learn what’s really holding you back, and how to start giving yourself permis...

Let’s be honest — you’ve probably said it before: “I’ll start after the holidays.” “When things slow down.” “When life isn’t so crazy.” But here’s the truth… waiting until “when” is the very thing keeping you stuck. It’s why you keep starting over every few months — and why your goals always feel just out of reach. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason you keep falling into the “I’ll...

I’m so excited to be back on my dear friend Lauren Trout’s podcast, Mind Your Mama! 💛 In this episode, we dive deep into something every mom knows too well — overwhelm. We talk about what it really looks like, why it happens to so many women, and how you can still make progress toward your goals even when life already feels like too much . We unpack the mental load, the guilt, and that constant f...

If you’ve been avoiding your favorite foods because you think that’s what you should do to see progress… I get it. But here’s the truth — that mindset is exactly what’s keeping you stuck in the start–restart cycle. In this episode, I’m breaking down why avoiding the foods you love is slowing your results, and how learning to include them (without guilt) is actually the key to consistency and freed...

In today's episode, I talk about something that most women struggle with, binging food at night time. I used to end most nights on the couch, watching Real Housewives , binging on sweet treats — wishing I looked like them and hating that I couldn’t just stop eating. In this episode, I’m breaking down why that kept happening and what finally helped me end the cycle for good. If you want more resour...

You’ve probably heard that eating more protein helps with fat loss. So you started making the swap — more chicken, Greek yogurt, protein shakes… but the scale isn’t moving. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually going on when you increase your protein and still don’t see results — and what adjustments you might need to make so your body starts responding. If you want to understand how...

In this episode, I sit down with my sister Sarah — busy wifey, mom, and part time student — to talk about how she found food freedom through macro counting. Between raising kids, going back to school, and juggling work, Sarah shares how she used this simple framework to finally hit her body goals without restriction, guilt, or extra chaos. If you’ve ever felt like there’s no time to focus on yours...

In today’s episode, I’m switching things up — I’m actually the guest on my friend and fellow entrepreneur Lauren Trout’s podcast, Mind Your Mama ! We dive deep into the real conversations so many women avoid — perfectionism, the fear of starting something new, and how to move through it with grace (not guilt). If you want to connect with Lauren, you can find her on Instagram and listen to her podc...

In today's episode, I’m opening up my personal journal and sharing some of the most valuable insights that completely shifted my perspective. For years, I told myself, “This just isn’t possible for me.” But through these reflections, I started rewriting those beliefs and stepping into a new identity — one that allowed me to actually start hitting my goals. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of...

Today I’m joined by a special guest, Kimberly Elter — professional organizer, interior designer, and founder of Kelter Lifestyle LLC . Kimberly helps women reduce stress and anxiety by creating simple, sustainable systems that support their homes, families, businesses, and careers. In this episode, we dive into how clutter in your physical space adds to mental load and decision fatigue — and how c...

Restrictive dieting doesn’t just leave you hungry — it chips away at something much deeper. Every time you “fall off” another set of rigid rules, it plants the lie that you don’t have enough willpower… that you’re broken… that you’ll never figure this out. But the truth is, it’s not you. It’s the diets. And the longer you’re stuck in that cycle, the harder it feels to trust yourself around food. I...

Working harder might sound like the answer, but it’s actually the fastest way to burn out. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why pushing harder with restrictive dieting and punishing workouts backfires — and what actually leads to lasting results instead. 👉 Tune in to learn why doing less (with the right strategy) is often the key to finally getting off the yo-yo cycle. If today’s episode hit...

I lost 20 lbs… and still didn’t feel enough. 🤯 In today’s episode, I share why weight loss didn’t give me the confidence or freedom I was chasing—and what finally did. if today’s episode hit home for you and you’re ready to stop starting over every Monday, I want to invite you to join the priority list for my brand-new program, Macros for Moms. Click Link Here To Join! When you join, you’ll be fi...

I honestly wasn’t planning to record this episode… but so many of you have been asking me about GLP-1s like Zepbound and Wegovy that I knew it was time to share my thoughts. In this episode, I’m breaking down what they are, what they actually do in your body, and the real trade-offs you need to know before jumping on the hype—or if you’re already on them. My goal isn’t to tell you what to do—it’s...

If you’ve ever stepped on the scale and let that number determine whether it was going to be a good day or a bad one — this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the truth about the scale, why it doesn’t tell the whole story, and how you can finally break free from the cycle of frustration and guilt. I’ll share facts most women don’t know, my personal story of healing my relationship with the scal...

If you’ve ever thought,  “I just can’t track every bite forever,”  this episode is for you. The truth? You don’t have to. In fact, macro counting isn’t the  endgame —it’s the training wheels that help you build trust, consistency, and confidence with food. I’m breaking down how I teach my clients to use macro tracking as a  tool —not a life sentence—so they can enjoy food again  and  keep the resu...

If your workouts feel more like punishment than peace, you’re not alone. So many women—especially high-achieving moms—are exercising from a place of fear. Fear of gaining weight. Fear of losing progress. Fear of falling behind. And that fear doesn’t take a vacation—even when  you  do. In this episode, we’ll unpack how fear-based motivation sneaks into your workouts and actually keeps you stuck in...

If you’ve ever found yourself stress-scrolling while ignoring the laundry, debating what to eat  again , or wondering why it feels like you're doing everything but going nowhere—this episode is for you. We’re breaking down the truth about overwhelm, why it keeps showing up, and how to finally take your power back (without adding more to your to-do list). Bonus: I’ll share what helped me shift...

Let me guess… You’ve tried all the things—low carb, no sugar, clean eating, skipping meals—only to end up frustrated, exhausted, and feeling like something must be wrong with you . You’re tired of constantly starting over, obsessing over every bite, and still not seeing the results you want. You want to feel confident in your body again. You want to enjoy food without guilt. You want energy to act...

Think tracking macros is only for women who have hours of free time, perfectly portioned meals, and no chaos in their life? Think again. In this episode, I’m talking to the busy mom who’s already juggling a million things and still wants to feel confident in her body without going to extremes. If you’ve ever said “I just don’t have time to track,” this one’s for you. Grab Your Free Macros Starter...

Hey hey! If your day starts with a snoozed alarm and ends with you binging peanut butter M&Ms and popcorn on the couch while telling yourself tomorrow will be different — this one’s for you. You keep saying you just need more willpower or a better plan, but deep down, you're exhausted from doing all the things and still feeling stuck. In this episode, we’re going to talk about why you’re not b...

Welcome back to Stop It, I’m your host Emily Erb—and today we’re tackling a big one. You’re doing all the things, following all the “right” strategies… but you still don’t have the body you want. You’re not hitting your goals, and instead you’re left feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed—and honestly, starting to wonder if it’s just not possible for you. If that’s you, this episode is for you....

Welcome back to Stop It ,  I’m your host of stop it, Emily Erb. Today’s episode we’re tackling a question I know so many of you struggle with… How do you get ‘back on track’ after vacation, a weekend full of ice cream cookie sandwiches (because, let’s be real, they’re amazing), or when life just happens and things feel completely out of your control? The good news? You don’t need to punish yoursel...