Weight Loss for Fertility

When 3 pounds shows up on the scale overnight, high on the list of possible culprits is PMS. On today's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we talk about how to manage weight loss during your period. From cravings to bloating, here's a quick rundown of the practical strategies we cover: Acceptance with Love and Understanding : Being a menstruating human comes with challenges. Water w...

Are you a coffee person? If so, this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast is just for you. Let’s check out how your morning brew might be playing tricks with your appetite and how that impacts weight loss.   Here are three golden nuggets you'll take away from this episode:   Hunger Scale Magic : Discover how tuning into our body's natural hunger signals can help us eat only w...

Self-sabotage is real when it comes to losing weight. But not for the Weight Loss for Fertility family 😉 In today's episode of the podcast we uncover the sneaky thoughts sabotaging weight loss and put you back in the driver's seat.   We go over:   💡 Sabotaging Thoughts to Watch Out For: Discover nine common thoughts that might be leading you to overeat. Learn how thoughts like "It's so...

We're kicking off 2025 with a sincere and nuanced Weight Loss for Fertility concept: "Cheap Pride" vs. "Deep Pride." 🌟 This episode offers insights for shifting from diet mentality yo-yo weight gain to sustainable weight loss that integrates kindness, conscious decisions, and self-trust. Cheap Pride vs. Deep Pride: We break down these concepts, illustrating how cheap pride comes from restrictive...

As we reach the very last day of 2024, we can't help but get nostalgic about the holiday season and the year gone by. Here’s a cozy little Weight Loss for Fertility chat to ease us into the New Year: Accept Your Holiday Experience : Mine was a quieter, smaller holiday this year. There are good moments and not so good ones in any holiday. Allow the Ebb and Flow of Emotions : The holiday emotional r...

We're shifting our focus from the festive frenzy of Christmas and Hanukkah to something that impacts us all year long—our relationship with food, specifically, overeating. This week's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast was inspired by a recent session with a new client, and covers: Overeating Surprise : What if I told you most of us are overeating without even realizing it? Our cultu...

Ah, the holiday season—prime time for food pushers! We've all met them—the relative, friend, or acquaintance who simply won't take "no" for an answer when offering food. 🎙️ In this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we learn to handle these "festive" situations with grace while maintaining our weight loss goals. We cover: A Food Pushers’ Secret Mission: :They're actually trying to g...

🌲 Ah, the holidays. A time of joy, gatherings, and...weight loss opportunities! Yep, you read that right 😉 Navigating the festive season while trying to shed pounds can be like a masterclass in weight loss. Here's why: Interrupted Routines 🧳✈️Travel can throw a wrench in our routines, disrupting our sleep and eating habits, and throwing us off balance. Which makes it the ideal time to practice...

🎧 Transforming Frustration into Progress: When the numbers on the scale aren’t moving or you find yourself in the pantry again , you need a secret weapon to change things up. Curiosity is that secret weapon. See how it works in today's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast: 🟢 Curiosity vs. Frustration: Learn how curiosity can shift you from a place of frustration and inaction to one o...

This quickie episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast is a little Thanksgiving pep talk and resource guide to help you sail smoothly into the holiday. 🎙 Here’s what we covered in this bite-sized Thanksgiving episode: Holiday Help : Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday chaos? Episodes 53 and 54 are your Thanksgiving lifelines, offering tips on managing the food and family dynamics for the lon...

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and connection, but it can also bring unique challenges, especially if you're navigating fertility treatments. In the latest episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, I discuss strategies to make this holiday season just what you need it to be. Here are three key takeaways: Setting the Scene : Family gatherings can bring joy but also stress, especia...

Our brains love clear decisions—they crave black and white clarity. But when it comes to weight loss, this kind of thinking is our nemesis, leading to painful yo-yo weight gain. But there’s good news—we’ve got an antidote that could change everything. You see, the secret lies in upping your average (progress) rather than expecting perfection every step of the way. Check out episode 105 of the Weig...

Is stress-eating from worry sabotaging your weight loss? 🤔 In this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, Dr. Stephanie Fein shows you a powerful way to ease the anxiety--no snacks required. With the help of Louise Hay, the OG of affirmations, we incorporate her timeless advice for anyone seeking to create lasting, positive change in their lives. 💡 💖✨   Specifically, we explore...

The best way to permanent weight loss, to anything actually, is building skills along the way. We establish a foundation, then build on top of it one layer at a time. In today's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, I show you how to do just that using any experience with food, including the ones we might have perceived as "bad" or "wrong". No bad experiences. Only ones to learn from...

With Halloween 🎃 just around the corner, I know many of us are gearing up for a season filled with fun, nostalgia, and, of course, tempting treats. As the holiday season begins, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, especially when you're focused on weight loss. But don't worry; I've got you covered! Here’s what we’ve got in today's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast: Hunger Scale Superpow...

Food as fuel is the topic of the day ❤️ But before your eyes glaze over with thoughts of boring, tasteless meals, keep reading because we’re flipping the script on how you think about energizing your body (and losing weight in the process).   The three key ideas: - **Shifting Perspectives**: The magic begins when we start viewing food not as a reward or comfort, but as a trusty ally in fuelin...

Oh my goodness, can you believe it? We’ve reached the 100th episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast! You can't see it but I'm throwing confetti in the air right now 🥳 What a ride it's been--nearly two years of sharing, learning, and preaching all things weight loss the Weight Loss for Fertility way. Let's make this milestone memorable ❤️ In this very special episode, I’m getting real, ra...

In this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we continue our work with the MODEL, a cognitive tool that helps us understand the connection between our thoughts, feelings, actions, and results. Specifically, we unpack the importance of the "C line" —Circumstance Line—and show how defining them accurately can be a game-changer for losing weight and feeling better about ourselves.  ...

  Feeling stuck while you're losing weight can be a real bummer 😝 🎙️ In this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast let’s get unstuck together!   Think of It This Way: Thoughts Create Feelings : The groundbreaking idea that our thoughts generate our feelings can change everything. Try this: say “I love you” then say “I can't do it.” Feels different, doesn't it? Different thoug...

Imagine unlocking your body's innate intelligence to not only shed those extra pounds but also enrich every facet of your life. Sounds intriguing, right? Weight Loss for Fertility podcast Episode 97 has you covered 😉 Here’s the scoop: Hunger Scale Magic: Using the hunger scale is not just about weight loss; it’s your gateway to becoming more aware of your internal world—both mind and body. This a...

Making decisions is the foundation of weight loss, but it's not as simple as just choosing to eat better. There's a whole emotional world tied up in every choice we make. Learning to recognize and then handle the feelings embedded in our decision-making, pave the way for easier decisions and faster weight loss.   We do that by . . . - **Kind Decisions:** We can be harsh with ourselves, thinki...

I've had quite a week, let me tell ya. Life threw its curveballs and got me remembering an essential (comforting) concept: Life is 50-50. So in today's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we unpack it.   ### Life is 50/50 On this episode, we explore the concept of life being 50% good and 50% challenging. This idea isn't just comforting but essential in recognizing the full human...

In this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we're doing a version of the popular Hunger Scale Spotlight. Today we tackle a quirk of +2: What to do when it feels like a +2 at the end of a meal but 10 minutes later it's a +3.   🔍 Episode Highlights: Understanding the Hunger Scale: We revisit the basics of the Hunger Scale, a powerful tool that helps shift our impulse to eat from...

"It's so good . . . " It's a common refrain our brain offers when we're knee deep in lasagna at our fave Italian spot. The unconscious end to that sentence is . . . "I have to keep eating it" That second half is the part that has us eating past +2, compelled to finish our plate. But something can be good AND we can decide to stop eating when our body's had enough, not with willpower but with ease....

🌟 Unlock the Secret to Consistency for Weight Loss 🌟 In today's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast we wade into the real process of building habits that stick! 👇 We unpack: 🛤️ The Process: Consistency is NOT about being perfect. Instead, think of consistency as a process, one that helps us build lasting habits by navigating the messy middle with patience and problem-solving. 🚧 Ob...