The Weight Loss Podcast

We are so often asked many questions about what we do with our clients, and we have many people applying to work with us on a weekly basis. In this episode of the show we break down what it's actually like to work with us... - How our application process works and why we are selective about who we choose to work with - The things we DON'T do - The things we do We discuss our ethics, beliefs and ph...

"I just need to wipe the slate clean and start fresh" How many times have you said this, or words like this...only to find yourself having more "restarts" than you care to count? In this episode of the show we discuss why starting from scratch is working against you, and holding you back from the real improvement and growth you need to reach your goals... Been listening for a while and want the fu...

There are many ways to measure progress along your weight loss journey. The scales, Body Mass Index, DEXA scan, progress photos, measurements...and more. In this episode of the show we break down all main methods out there you can use to measure your progress and discuss all the pros and cons. Which ones are a waste of time? Which ones are useful some of the time? Which ones are the gold standard?...

If you're anything like us, you've probably told yourself in the past that you are just "addicted" to junk food. Or you might be frustrated with your habit of being "Great through the week, terrible on the weekends". Is it possible you're suffering from food boredom? In this episode of the show we give the most clear examples of how to spot food boredom, and what you can do to fix it! Been listeni...

In this episode we "write" an open letter to our fellow PT's out there. Let's raise our game and agree to stop doing the things we speak about as it only serves to make things even harder than they already are for our clients... Been listening for a while and want the full picture? We made a comprehensive training that walks through the four biggest reasons people stay stuck in the weight loss cyc...

We've spoken a lot over the years about how much we hate diets, and how much they simply do. not. work. In this episode of the show we give you 15 signs that you might have a diet mindset. Clues that we have either gone through personally or seen many times with our own clients. Something we like to remind our clients, and ourselves, regularly is that you will not solve long-term problems with a s...

We've spoken many times about the importance of accountability. In this episode of the show we introduce to you a concept we use with ourselves and our clients - The Ladder of Accountability. We explain each step and its signficance in a weight loss journey, as well as relating those steps to our own personal experiences as well as our experience helping people just like you change their lives! Be...

Season 6 starts now! In this episode we preview our final season for 2021 PLUS two extra special announcements! Our episode lineup for this season... "The ladder of accountability" "15 signs you have a diet mindset" "Dear Personal Trainers, please stop doing these things..." "Food boredom; what it is and how to avoid it" "How do you measure progress?" "Why you should stop starting from scratch" "W...

We wrap up Season 5 with a favourite theme of ours; answering your questions in a Q&A! Been listening for a while and want the full picture? We made a comprehensive training that walks through the four biggest reasons people stay stuck in the weight loss cycle and what to do instead to make sure you are moving in the right direction consistently. Watch it HERE ON YOUTUBE . You can, and should,...

It's a constant battle, one that we all go through along the way. The way we think and act. The choices that we make. All about the person we are weighed up against the person we want to be. So often we talk about not wanting to be that overweight, unhealthy and unhappy person...but the choices we make are of that exact person we no longer wish to be and it can completely sabotage any progress we...

So often we sign up for a new program or weight loss challenge thinking that we're now on the path to change, except the things that contributed to why we are so unhappy to begin with will follow us on the new path unless we're willing to actively work on them. In this episode we have an open and somewhat uncomfortable discussion about why it isn't your weight that is holding you back... Been list...

It's a constant battle, one that we all go through along the way. The way we think and act. The choices that we make. All about the person we are weighed up against the person we want to be. So often we talk about not wanting to be that overweight, unhealthy and unhappy person...but the choices we make are of that exact person we no longer wish to be and it can completely sabotage any progress we...

Guilt. It's something we all experience along the way and at times it can feel like the entire weight of the world is on your shoulders. In this second part of our discussion about how to deal with guilt, we tackle 3 more topics that we're sure you can relate to - Food guilt The inability to be flexible within your plan (social events, exercise adjustments, having to reschedule things) The guilt o...

Guilt. It's something we all experience along the way and at times it can feel like the entire weight of the world is on your shoulders. In this first part of our discussion about how to deal with guilt, we tackle 3 topics that we're sure you can relate to - The guilt of putting yourself first The guilt of making mistakes and not doing things "perfect" The guilt of saying no to others - and give y...

We all know about the comfort zone. We all know that leaving it is a necessary part of positive change. ...but how do we actually go about DOING it? In this episode of the show we discuss the common problem of being afraid to get uncomfortable and how it is holding you back. We also give tips and personal experience on how we've overcome our fear of discomfort ourselves and what you can do to take...

Exercise. We all know it is a key component of a successful weight loss journey. Unfortunately, many people's relationship with exercise is damaged in some way. In this episode we discuss the common traps people fall into with their approach to exercise; Is more better? Fitness vs fat loss...what does that mean? Using exercise as a trade-off for poor choices Exercising as a form of punishment rath...

Season 5 is here! In this episode of the show we preview our first season for 2021, which is about self-worth and guilt. We're really excited to be back, here we go!!! Listen to Courtney's interview about Endometriosis on The PCOS Podcast here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/20sJWlXpfJCJfomC1xwOIJ?si=Zic6Cb4dS8uVwfXExHV4ww Been listening for a while and want the full picture? We made a comprehe...

We wrap up Season 4 with a good old fashioned weight loss Q&A! In this episode we answer your questions, and we had some absolute rippers for this one! "What are the best ways to increase your metabolism? How much of a difference does metabolism make with weight loss?" "How does giving up smoking help weight loss?" "How do you stop stopping?" "What is it easier to make exercise a non-negotiabl...

1 in 10 women have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. There's a very good chance someone you know and care about has it. PCOS affects so many women worldwide, and very often the thought is that if you have it, you can't lose weight. Well, we're here to tell you that isn't the case. In this very special episode of the show, we interview our good friend and host of The PCOS Podcast, Megan Thomas. Megan sh...

Are you one of the most important people in your life? In this episode we have a discussion about non-negotiables. The things in your life that mean the absolute most to you and are top priorities no matter what. Too often we see potentially life-changing weight loss journeys undone because someone put themselves last...again. Find out what our personal non-negotiables are, how they evolved over t...

We've helped a lot of people change their lives over many years now. We've also had a very large number of people NOT reach their goals with us. In this episode of the show we break down the most important traits in successful, and unsuccessful, PT clients. We've spoken many times previously about the importance of a great coach...but what are the qualities in a great client? Been listening for a...

With the amount of sheer noise, confusion and contradictions out there we decided it was time to dispel a few myths! In this episode of the show we break down the absolute worst weight loss myths you need to stop believing in order to make real progress forward. Been listening for a while and want the full picture? We made a comprehensive training that walks through the four biggest reasons people...

The Rule of Proximity. Also known as "If it is nearby, you will eat it". It's something that will have a massive bearing on your success...or lack of it. In this episode we discuss how the rule works, how to know if you're a victim of it...and how to make it your friend. If you're wondering why you can't stop eating all the junk food, you need to listen to this. Been listening for a while and want...

Consistency. It's by far the best friend of every successful weight loss goal. Problem is, it's also without question the most commonly missing tool in most people's toolbox. In this episode of the show, we give you the top 10 ways to create consistent results. We've taken many years of personal experience in own own lives, combined with years of experience coaching people just like you to give yo...

Are you a fussy eater? If so, you're just like the rest of us! In this episode of the show, we break down the 4 different types of fussy eaters (including which ones we are personally!) and talk about how they can hold you back from making progress. We also share tips we've learned from personal experience as well as years of experience coaching people just like you. Being a fussy eater isn't the...