Thin Thinking Podcast

I have good news for you! There are dietary steps you can take to prevent cancer. In episode 30 of Thin Thinking podcast , my guest, oncological nurse practitioner and weight loss coach, Mary Welch , will give us the skinny on how to help prevent cancer--by the way you eat and will also reinforce how weight management is a powerful step towards cancer prevention. And if you are a cancer survivor,...

Many people can lose weight, but the second life takes a turn - we get sick or stressed or something happens either good or bad - we typically go back to our old ways and find it hard to get back. We might get frustrated, disappointed, or feel down because of the difficulty to get back on track with our weight mastery journey. I am thrilled to share with you, in this 29th episode of Thin Thinking...

Have you ever asked yourself these questions: "How could I be able to maintain a long-term weight mastery journey?" "Will I be able to stay consistent and strong in my weight management in the long run?" Well, I am excited to share with you my interview with one of the weight masters that I know who for her 13 years of weight mastery journey - through retirement, traveling the world, and then COVI...

Are people who are successful at long term weight loss superior? More disciplined? More focused? Blessed with some sort of gift? Absolutely not! But study after study shows that most weight masters started doing some things differently when they were finally successful in the long run. Things that you can start doing right now--today--that can set you on your own path of mastery. In today's episod...

It's my birthday again! That means another year older but it also means another year of weight mastery wiser and lots of "inner frosting"--reflections and gratitude to you in the Shift Community . So in this 26th episode of Thin Thinking , allow me to light the candles on my 26 years of maintaining a 40-pound weight loss with you as I reflect on what have been the most important keys to my success...

Weight plateaus...ugh! Does your weight seem to have a few "Comfort Zones" that it can get to when losing weight but doesn't really like to budge past there? We have all heard about weight set points, those places where our weight just seems to settle and get stuck no matter what we do. Well, we can blame genetics and metabolism, or we can begin to get curious. Today I would like to introduce you...

One thing I hear all the time as a weight loss hypnotherapist is "I know how to lose weight, Rita, I just can't seem to get myself to do what I know I should do." Most of what challenges us when we are trying to lose weight, isn't lack of conscious knowledge. We know how to lose weight. If it were only that simple. The key to successful weight release depends on making permanent shifts in our habi...

I hope you are well and enjoying these last few weeks of  summer. With schools starting up again and some of us heading back into the office, life is getting  busier and therefore what is the first thing to go? Self-care of course!  One of the most proven habits for healthy living is meal planning and prepping though many of us groan at just the thought of it. Good news! In episode 23 of Thin Thin...

I hope that everyone is having a great and fruitful time even in the midst of this hot summer. In this Episode 22 of Thin Thinking, we explore how to break the afternoon "snacking" syndrome. We created this episode because it was a request from one of our listeners who was challenged by late afternoon cravings on her weight journey. If you are great with your eating in the morning and at lunch, bu...

I hope you are enjoying the new month of August and are having a healthy summer. I would love to share one of my favorite books with you that gets to the fascinating root of why we overeat (great for vacations or poolside reading). I mean, have you ever wondered why it feels like sometimes, we are just overeating machines? -- Eating way past the point of being full? -- Eating foods we know make us...

Did you know that discovering which chakras are out of balance can help you provide a window into wellness and weight balance? Today in episode 20 of Thin Thinking, I am interviewing transformational wellness coach Cat Dillon. We are going to get inside the fascinating world of chakras. -- How to tell when your chakras are off? -- What are the benefits of chakra balancing for weight? And so much m...

I hear it all the time--"Rita, how do I stop my endless stress or boredom snacking?" Are you struggling with snacking that feels almost on automatic pilot? Like you feel compelled to snack even though you know it's not in line with your weight goals? If you are, please listen to this week's episode 19 Thin Thinking Podcast's coaching session that I made for you --showing you how your brain really...

When you say to yourself "I need to start exercising", does your inner mind say "Ugh!"? Or hit snooze on the alarm? Or worse yet, present you with a big red stop sign? In this episode of the Thin Thinking Podcast, we dive into how to push through mental resistance and begin getting going on a consistent exercise routine.   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Some thin thinking mindset tips that wi...

Do you feel like there are so many obstacles to losing weight that it seems like you will never get there?  Maybe exercise is an issue. Or meal planning?  Maybe you struggle with alcohol. Well take a breath and stay tuned! Today I am going to talk with Mickey Marrafino who used her Inner Coach to overcome many of these obstacles and has released nearly 50 pounds.  This interview is inspiring becau...

Do you struggle with getting the people in your life to support you with your weight loss goals?  Do spouses, co-workers and friends say they support you one day, while they bring home donuts the next?  No worries! In this episode of Thin Thinking I'm going to share an easy and effective mind technique for getting people to support you or make a behavioral change. And it's called the hamburger tec...

I love sitting down with shifters and hearing their insights into the weight mastery journey. And this one is no exception! Barbara Roy is such a phenomenal woman and mother and has been on such a powerful weight mastery journey.  I am excited to share it with you during this episode. There is a lot in our interview that will give you inspiration and ideas for your own weight journey. In This Epis...

Are you excited about finally getting away, but worried that travel means becoming an accidental overeating tourist? Worry no more! In this episode of Thin Thinking, I'll share with you how to have a fun and meaningful getaway and still stay on track with your weight goals. In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… How to create your own personal vision for your vacation or holiday before you go  How to...

Why is it that despite our best weight loss efforts, there seems to be a part of our psyche that totally undermines us? I am talking a total INNER REBEL part of us that will: Convince us to celebrate with food when the scale is down Talk us out of waking up to exercise Convince us time after time that we will be PERFECT tomorrow, so why not eat everything that isn't nailed down today?? If you have...

Here's the good news… The world is slowly returning to normal. But there's bad news too. Normal means returning to those pre-pandemic struggles when it comes to social eating and eating in restaurants. But here's some more good news...in today's episode of the Thin Thinking Podcast, I walk you through some powerful strategies for dining out. So that you can head out into the world again and handle...

Weekends are hard enough to deal with when it comes to staying on track with your weight release goals, am I right? But holiday weekends? They seem impossible! Guess what? That's where this week's podcast episode comes in… We'll dive into how to switch out of fat thinking into thin thinking specifically when it comes to those holiday weekends and the cookouts that inevitably come with them. In Thi...

Do you know what the missing key to success on every single diet is? YOU. That's right...YOU are the missing key. Join me on this episode of the Thin Thinking podcast where I interview Shelley. Shelley started her weight release journey over 2 years ago. And after releasing 97 pounds, she is still going strong! In this episode, Shelley shares her journey of how she broke through her weight release...

Are you compelled to snack after work or after dinner, even though you aren't hungry? I promise, you aren't alone! I invite you to join me for part 2 of my podcast focused on night eating! We're going to look at thin thinking tools to break through the eating habits that sabotage your weight release attempts, so you can be more consistent and reach your goals. In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… H...

Do your cravings go up when the sun goes down? Are you a night eater who just can't kick the habit? So many people do great with their nutrition until the sun sets...or even a few hours before. Then all their motivation and will power goes out the door. Does that sound like you? If so, you're going to love this episode! In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Thin thinking strategies to kick your nigh...

Do you consider yourself a pro at starting over tomorrow? You know what I mean...you have one cookie or blow your diet and you tell yourself you'll just start over tomorrow. I mean, you already blew it right? My guest on this episode considered herself the queen of starting over tomorrow. But she's now 40 pounds down and has kept that weight off for 5 years! My interview with Julie Kim on this epi...

Are you wondering if maintaining your ideal weight is even possible after you reach it? Siobhan wondered the exact same thing. She released (aka lost) 40 pounds using my Shift program, but was worried if she would be able to maintain it long term. But Siobhan not only released 40 pounds during this pandemic, a time when most people have struggled with gaining, but she also learned the keys to keep...