Weight Loss for Fertility

You felt satisfied after lunch (+2, anyone?) but one hour later, you're making your way to the break room feeling peckish.   One thing can reliably prevent that scenario and we’re diving into it on the latest episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast.   Tune in and discover:   Why protein is your not-so-secret weapon for staying satisfied for hours (hint: it’s all about the h...

It’s time for a favorite annual tradition: the summer weight loss episode. Whether you’re headed for fireworks, beach vacations, or just more time outdoors, I want summer to be the season that supports your journey, not derails it. Your sneak peak into the latest episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast Plan Ahead: Your Brain’s Summer Sunscreen Five minutes with your calendar. That’s it. S...

The way we lose weight before pregnancy directly shapes the kind of mother we'll be.   Here's how:   Motherhood Starts with Ourselves When we gently nurture ourselves—shifting from self-criticism to kindness—we lay the foundation for how we show up as parents. That internal loving “mom voice” we practice while losing weight? It’s the very one our kids will hear once they arrive. When we...

Have you ever wondered why some meals leave you full for hours, and others—poof!—have you hunting for snacks again before you’ve finished the dishes?   In the latest episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we’re dishing out the skinny (pun intended) on satiation and satiety —the fancy terms for ideas that help us choose the right meal size for our bodies and determine how often we n...

I’ve been waiting (impatiently) for this book to come out: Love, Finally: Untangling the Knot between Mothers, Daughters and Food by Geneen Roth.   The moment it did, I devoured it—no portion control needed! And I can't wait to tell you all about it.   Here’s what had me hollering “YES!” and scribbling notes furiously:   Intuitive eating can only truly work if we have a healed relat...

Ever reach for the chip bag—knowing you want to stop, but somehow your hand has other ideas? 🙋‍♀️   Here’s the truth bomb from this week’s Weight Loss for Fertility episode:   Overeating is not a character flaw. It’s a message—and you absolutely deserve to decode it with compassion, not criticism. There are THREE game-changing takeaways you’ll discover when you tune in:   How to sh...

In this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we’re exploring the science behind processed foods, dopamine, and satiety hormones, and how slowing down to notice your hunger can completely rewire your relationship with eating.   Instead of chasing dopamine spikes with snacks that leave us wanting more, we find real satisfaction and stability.   Here’s what you’ll want to liste...

Have I got a story for you—my experience at the Obesity Medicine conference in San Diego this year.   I'll get to the science-y good stuff below, but first: Imagine a room full of doctors ready to dive into the science of obesity, then suddenly, boom! A sonic boom interrupts the lecture and the entire room sprints outside in search of Artemis. It returned home! And we were in San Diego--groun...

Do You Need to Go Gluten-Free for Fertility? In this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we’re rolling up our sleeves to talk gluten and fertility—one of those topics that sparks a thousand Google rabbit holes and a million questions. Should you cut out gluten if you’re struggling to conceive? Is it really the miracle fix people claim? Let's walk through this together.   What Yo...

Ever have a random, bossy voice in your head demand cake in the middle of an ordinary morning? We know the drill—there we are, just doing our thing, when suddenly a sugar craving hijacks our perfectly peaceful brain. It feels intense, like a deep need, but is it really?   On today's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we get into it, because wow, does our brain love to stir the...

So here's the scene: Things are clicking. You’re nailing the Hunger Scale. Food Dates are dialed in. The scale is doing its happy dance and eating out with friends feels… normal. Not “I’m-on-a-diet” normal—actually normal.   You start feeling so good, you even (wait for it) get back to the gym because, why not?   But then—whoosh—out of nowhere, up pops that sneaky old voice: If I want to...

Anyone else shudder when they think about past diets?   Oh, the drama!   The big promises, the restrictive rules, the “this time for sure” conviction—only to be greeted by that familiar cycle of hope, fleeting wins, and quick rebounds.   But what if every so-called “failed” diet was actually just an experiment, leaving us clues for our future success?   Lemonade from lemons 🍋...

Cue the confetti 🎉 (seriously, keep some handy)! Want to know the fastest way to create weight loss habits that actually stick (and even feel GOOD)?   In this week's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast it’s time to start celebrating, not just the big wins, but every teeny-tiny triumph along the way.   Here’s a taste of what you’ll hear:   Celebrations are a weight loss...

Who hasn’t heard the phrase, “Now that you’re pregnant, eat whatever you want!”? The pickles and ice cream jokes practically write themselves.   But if you’ve been losing weight for fertility, the moment you see two lines on that test, a whole new set of food worries can kick in.   In this week’s episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we address everything eating and weight lo...

We’ve all been there—sitting in front of a sad salad (that we don’t even like), giving ourselves a silent gold star for “good behavior”—when all we really want is ANYTHING else.   But what if the secret to losing weight doesn’t have to include bland salads, relentless food policing, or reporting every bite?   In today's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we reveal the libe...

Have you ever reached your goal weight (woo hoo!) only to hear your brain whisper, “How about 5 more pounds…”?   That sneaky thought pops up almost every time—and trust me, it’s not a sign to lose more weight. It’s just your brain being its predictable, dopamine-seeking self 🧠   This week on the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we dive into that quirky part of your mind that never see...

Have you ever left the dinner table feeling so stuffed you needed to lie down—pants unbuttoned, remote in hand, thinking, "Why do I always do this?"   There's a good answer to that question and it's NOT "there's something wrong with me"   There’s an inverse relationship at play When it comes to emotional eating: if we eat more, we feel feelings less   So in order to eat less, we hav...

Have you ever felt completely stuck —like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t make yourself do the thing you want to do?🙋‍♀️   This week on Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, I share a brand-new way my client (and I!) learned to ditch the inner drill sergeant and create real, lasting change—without the guilt and shame.   What if your “resistance” isn’t a flaw to bulldoze over, bu...

Did you ever find yourself reaching for the salami rose at a party, not to fill your hunger but to fill the awkward silence?   You’re not alone!   Emotional eating is a universal tactic for dealing, but one we can lovingly rewire. Which is great news for permanent weight loss 😉   In this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast here's the heart of it:   ❤️ Emotional ea...

Ever wish there was an insurance policy for your weight loss—a simple system that keeps your hard-earned progress safe no matter what life throws your way?   There is! It’s called a Food Date.   We haven’t chatted about Food Dates in a while, so consider this your official refresher (or a fabulous intro if you’re new here!).   Here’s why this quick, weekly practice is your secret we...

Oh, Valentine’s Day. The clichés abound — heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, prix fixe dinners, romance dialed up to eleven -- and all the pressure to make the day “perfect” while staying on track with our weight loss.   But what if the best gift we gave wasn’t found in a box of candy or a fancy meal, but in our willingness to tune in to our true desires, both when it comes to hunger and our h...

Oh, birthdays. They’re supposed to be sprinkled with confetti and wrapped up in joyful celebration 🎉 But when you’re in the throes of fertility treatments and striving toward weight loss, sometimes that “special day” feels more like an unwanted reminder than a reason to party.   Here’s the truth: When the candles come out, you can be grateful for the celebration and tender about what you’re...

Family, food, and weight loss... sounds like the setup for an epic showdown, no?   It’s that old tug-of-war between wanting to care for ourselves and not wanting to disappoint the ones we love.   In this week’s episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, I share the story of a client who took a stand with her mom (a notorious food pusher 😜)—and the magic that happened next.  ...

Does it even count if you have to drag your butt to the gym, groaning all the way? You bet! Perkiness not required in order to effectively introduce a healthy habit 😉   We don’t need to be perfect or endlessly optimistic to make real progress on our way to being healthier, stronger, and ready for our next IVF cycle.   Let me show you why in this week's episode of the Weight Loss for Fer...