Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

You have power to create change in your life.  You can create anything you want and reach any goal but first you need to own your power to do so. We have been taught that we don't have power to create change.  That change must come from some external source like "the perfect diet".  But the reality is, external processes only work when the real change starts within.  In this episode, I am teaching...

This week I have a very special episode to share with you. I am happy to welcome Lisa, Ericka and Jena on to the podcast to share their journeys. Listen to their stories and know that these are amazing women physicians who at one time were exactly where you are. They are each sharing the skills that have allowed them to find control in their eating and more enjoyment in their days. I hope that you...

The holidays look a little different this year, but as always, they still hold a lot of stress for some people and can trigger a lot of eating. On this week's episode, I'm showing you how to navigate the holiday season during these unprecedented times while still enjoying yourself. Find out more and join the Stress Eating SOS program at:  https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/sos

I am speaking with Dr. Catherine Harmon Toomer to cover her unique approach to weight loss. Diagnosing your health is not as simple as looking at one indicator. Finding the root of her issues was crucial in her weight loss journey, the health impacts it had on her, and how she approaches weight loss now as a coach. Website: https://chtoomermd.com/ Send me your questions or comments to info@weights...

How much easier would it be to reach your goals if the journey was one that you enjoyed and were excited about? On this week's episode I will show you how to lose weight while being 100% in love with the process. Send me your questions or comments to info@weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca Imagine if this was the last holiday season you struggled with stress eating. Give yourself the gift of freedom...

On today's show I want to talk with you about how reclaiming missed areas of gratitude can change your weight loss journey. Ask yourself this question: how can you be happy when you reach your goals if you aren't happy with where you are now?  We think reaching the goal will bring happiness but that just isn't true.  It is easy to hit your goals and move on to the next one without pausing to enjoy...

Today I am discussing the importance of planning our decisions in advance, and why so many of us tend to avoid it. I know that the idea of having more of your life planned out can feel like it zaps all the fun out. Trust me when I say that it doesn't have to.    When done correctly, preplanning can make your weight loss and life more enjoyable and run a lot smoother.   Get your powerful weight los...

I am speaking with Dr. Shri Noel to cover all things self-care in this episode. Dr. Shri O. Noel is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician. She is also the founder of Step by Step Wellness and Weight Loss, a wellness coaching business in Vienna, Virginia. Find out more about Dr. Shri Noel: https://www.sbswellness.com Get your powerful weight loss beliefs at https://weightsolutionsforphysici...

What would it be like to feel 100% certainty in your goals? I'm going to teach you some simple tools to create sustainable, lasting results in this episode. Know that whenever you set yourself a goal, your brain creates resistance. It tells you "there's no evidence you can do this! What if you fail?" Let's overcome that today. How do you navigate the confusion and resistance your brain throws at y...

On today's show we are talking about how to tame the scale. I'm going to teach you how to use the scale so it works for you and not against you. The scale has played many different roles in my own journey - it's been a judge, a cheerleader, and something I avoid. How can we flip its influence and use it purely as a tool to reach our goals? The problem with avoiding it is that when you do step on t...

On today ' s  episode,  I ' m  sharing  my best weight loss tips .  These are the same advice I would give my best friend about losing weight and they are born of my years of experience helping people with weight loss.   Understand that these tips don ' t sound like a traditional diet plan, and that ' s okay! We know from research and evidence that traditional diets don ' t lead to long-term weigh...

I am joined by Dr. Brian Lenzkes; one of the hosts of the Low Carb MD podcast and has recently started his new practice focused on medical weight loss and metabolic health. Brian looks at motivation and mindset as well as dietary changes. Often overlooked in favor of calorie counting, Brian explains it is just as important to look at how you are fueling your body and working on becoming fat adapte...

On this week's podcast, I am discussing what medical school didn't teach about weight loss. As physicians, we feel we should know how to manage weight - we've been through medical school and learned how to keep the human body healthy. However, medical school actually taught us the opposite, with a schedule and workload that ingrain the necessity of quick fixes as a way to cope and manage stress. L...

You ' ve tried the diets but something was missing. This episode we are looking at those missing pieces of the puzzle.  The pieces that once you find them, everything starts to click into place and weight loss becomes so much simpler.     Send any questions or comments to  info@weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca .     Download your free Powerful Weight Loss Beliefs Cheat Sheet at https://weightsoluti...

There   is   never  a  perfect  time  to   start   eating   healthy  and  taking   care   of   yourself .   There   is   always  a  reason   why   another   day ,  another   week might  be  better .   But   what   if   now ,  this   moment ,  was   the   right  time?   Learn   my   strategies   for   making   any  time  the   perfect  time in  this   episode .  

Stress from parenting is one of the biggest drivers to eat for many of my clients. There is something about those little humans that can get us so worked up!     I ' m happy to welcome Dr. Jessie Mahoney back to the show to give us all sorts of tips on parenting with less stress.  Jessie is a pediatrician, a physician wellness coach and a yoga and mindfulness instructor.     Have you joined the Fr...

What baggage are you carrying from previous weight loss and weight regain? This baggage can slow you down and trip you up.  Learn how to manage it and finally set down that heavy load in this week's podcast.   Join me in the  free  Back on Track  Bootcamp  Starting Sept 12 ,2020  (registration is open now) at  https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/bootcamp .  

How long have you been trying to lose weight? What if one of the simplest ways to get to your goals was to stop trying? Listen to this episode to learn how the word  " try "  can get in the way of reaching your goals and how a simple swap can make it so much easier.     Comments or thoughts? I want to hear them! Send them to info@weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca  

Mindful eating is an approach that allows you to enjoy your food more while being less likely to overeat. Dr. Ni Cheng Liang is joining me on this episode to teach the basics of mindful eating and how it can help you lose weight.      Check out show notes at  https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/mindful-eating     Comment at  info@weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca  

Nobody   is   perfect ,  including  me.   If   you  are  struggling   with   your   eating   right   now , I  have   been   there .   Listen   to   this   episode   to   hear   my   personal   tips   of how  I  have   been   overcoming   my   latest   eating   challenges .  

What if weight loss wasn't hard? What if you didn't have to struggle.  What if losing weight was as simple as not losing weight? In this episode, I will show you a very simple tool to find simplicity in your weight loss journey.  Listen now to transform yours. Send me comments to info@weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca

Binge eating is a common issue and binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder.  It is also one of the least talked about issues in weight loss.  In this episode I will discuss my approach to stopping binge eating with compassion.  It is possible to find lasting control, but you have to understand the behavior first.

Food addiction is an important topic to understand and one that many people identify with. In this episode I am happy to welcome back Dr. Vera Tarman to discuss food addiction further.     Send me your comments to info@weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca   Get your free copy of my powerful weight loss beliefs at https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/weightlossbeliefs

Summer poses its own challenges for weight loss.  In this episode I will guide you through my top tips for having a fantastic summer while losing weight.   Send me your comments to info@weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca .   Get a free copy of my life changing weight loss beliefs at https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/ weightloss-beliefs

Thoughts are like dominos. They can either be working in a cascade that makes your weight loss harder or you can intentionally use them in a way that makes your weight loss easier.  Learn how in this episode.