The Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast

Today, Dr. Lisa explores categorical self binding, a strategy where you intentionally avoid entire categories of food (like sugary drinks or ultra-processed snacks) to support weight loss, metabolic health, and potentially even cancer prevention. Unlike relying on willpower, binding creates systems that make healthier choices easier and more automatic over time.Dr. Lisa compares food addiction to substance addiction, highlighting that some of us may need firmer boundaries with hyperpalatable foods, not because there's something wrong with us, but because many foods have been engineered to hook us. While no foods are truly forbidden, experimenting with categorical binding can help reduce cravings and improve long-term habits—especially when done with flexibility and self-compassion.Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. Don't wait until you have full blown sarcopenic obesity to get some support.We would love to help you reach your happy weight, your ideal body composition, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Food noise and negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be delighted to help you reframe those thoughts. Also…We'd be SUPER GRATEFUL if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you (and those you care about) improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

Sarcopenic obesity is when we have an imbalance in our body composition with too much fat tissue and not enough muscle tissue. Not everyone who carries excess weight has this, but for those who do, the health and functional impact is tremendous. It changes everything from how long you live, to your risk of diabetes, heart attacks, and ability to climb the stairs. Of course Dr. Lisa swoops in with the science and the good news that it's never too late, nor is it too hard, to make changes to support your muscles and reduce your risk of sarcopenic obesity. Be sure to grab one action item for your NBA today! There's a lot to choose from. Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. Don't wait until you have full blown sarcopenic obesity to get some support.We would love to help you reach your happy weight, your ideal body composition, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Food noise and negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be delighted to help you reframe those thoughts.Also…We'd be SUPER GRATEFUL if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you (and those you care about) improve your health, live longer, healthier, protect your muscle, and lose weight the SMART way! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

There is an abundance of data on the impact of coffee drinking on health. Dr. Lisa shares the data on the way coffee impacts our risk for premature death, diabetes, depression, heart disease, stroke, Parkinson's disease, dementia, and other health conditions. She also dives in to the impact of coffee on weight loss, of course. And for those taking GLP1 agonists like Wegovy or Ozempic (or GLP/GIP meds like Zepbound or Mounjaro), she reviews the data on coffee and sarcopenia, which is muscle loss.This episode is filled with myth busting surprises about coffee and health. Of course there are downsides to coffee, so if you're pregnant, or you find that coffee causes palpitations, worsening anxiety, or insomnia for you, then it's probably time to rethink your drink or cut down on your coffee. Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts. Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you (and those you love) improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

Life throws us massive stress at times, but what about the daily worries that impact our stress hormones, and through that, impact our weight, our longevity, and our metabolic health? Sometimes we inadvertently choose thoughts that create undue anxiety, but we don't have to go there. Today, Dr. Lisa walks us through some ways to stop over-activating our sympathetic nervous system and stop flying into fight or flight mode when we don't need to be there! Save the massive adrenaline surge for the actual emergencies, and not for ruminating over things that may not ever be a problem. Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts. Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you (& those you love) improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

If you find healthy eating and weight loss challenging because you struggle with desire for certain foods, Dr. Lisa's 3 step plan to tame food desire is exactly what you need. There's nothing wrong with wanting treats, and for having them at times, but we'll show you how to stay in charge of that decision, rather than feeling like food desire is in charge of YOU! Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts. Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

While some people may be familiar with kaizen as a business philosophy used by Toyota, it's also an approach we can tap into for continuous self improvement and behavioral change. In today's episode, Dr. Lisa walks you through 4 simple steps to use kaizen for weight loss, to improve your blood sugar & cholesterol, or to tackle any health goal you may have. Sometimes all it takes is one small step to make a project as vast as weight loss seem manageable. Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts. Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

In today's episode, Bridget Brennan interviews Lisa Oldson, not about health, longevity, or weight loss, but about her life. If you've listened to all 100 episodes of the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast, you surely feel you know Dr. Lisa, but after this episode, that knowing will go far deeper. To start, take a listen to the amusing way Lisa & Bridget first became friends, about 25 years ago. Today's episode will be divided into two parts. We'll share Part 2 of Episode 100 later this year. Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts. Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

Do you feel like the only one intimidated by all the talk about seeds, omega 3 fatty acids, and antioxidants? It's not just you! Any food can seem unapproachable until you get familiar with it, which is why Dr. Lisa is doing a deep dive into seeds today. If you're interested in losing weight, as well as protecting your metabolic, heart, and gut health, you're going to love this episode. Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts. Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

It's SPRING! If you're the kind of person who loves spring cleaning, or is at least WILLING to entertain a spring spruce up, Dr. Lisa has 4 EASY spring cleaning tips that will have an impact on your weight loss and your health. Whether it's tackling nutrition, exercise space, your home, or YOUR BRAIN, we've got 4 actions you can take to spring clean & jump start your weight loss. Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space. Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us, and share our podcast with your friends & family. Did you know that we have podcast listeners from as far away from Chicago as Malta, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, India, Germany, China, France, and more? In the US, we have listeners from Florida, Maine, New York, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Kentucky, California and almost all of the 50 states. Dr. Lisa is on a mission to reach out around the globe to help people lose weight, and live longer, healthier. We'd love to connect with people in your neck of the woods, so if your friends want to live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way, please connect us by sharing the link to our podcast!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

If you want to be one of those superagers, a person who is healthy and sharp as a tack later in life, then it's time to do some planning, followed by taking ACTION. Whether you're in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th quarter of life, it's not too late to make some changes! Dr. Lisa walks you through some habit changes you might consider that will help with weight loss as a byproduct of investing in your health. Whether you want to let go of counting calories (since it's typically NOT helpful for weight loss), lower your risk of cancer, improve your productivity, or run a half marathon in your late 70s, you have to plant some seeds in your 2nd and 3rd quarters to increase the likelihood of success. Dr. Lisa shares what she's working on in Q3, and invites you to take ONE step forward today. Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space. Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you (and those you love) improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

Why is it that people feel free to comment on other people's bodies and on what other people eat? Today, Dr. Lisa shares an experience being on the receiving end of an unflattering comment, and how reframing her thoughts about it reduced her stress. The ability to reframe things is a critical skill when it comes to managing stress, and it's therefore indirectly important for weight loss too. If you want to reduce your stress in order to improve your health or your weight, this is a critical episode for you! Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space. One last thing…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

Did your doctor ever blow it with you by bringing up your weight when you didn't want to talk about it? You're certainly not alone! Today, Dr. Lisa talks about the right way for health care providers to bring up weight, and the right way to graciously allow YOU to decide whether or not you're interested in discussing it. There are many health care providers (including many therapists) who enroll in the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Program as part of their own weight and health journey, and many of them are interested in learning how to help their own patients by approaching the topic of excess weight with compassion. It always starts with a question...Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family because we're here to help everyone who wants to improve their health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

Today, Dr. Lisa walks through FIVE TIPS for eating healthy for weight loss (or for better health or maintenance of weight loss), whether you're traveling for work, or facing a long day in the office, followed by a long commute home. When you find yourself in an environment without a lot of healthy options, channel your inner Marie Forleo and remember that "everything is figure-out-able!" Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family because we're here to help everyone who wants to improve their health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

In today's episode, Dr. Lisa shares her experience using a technique called self binding to help both her clients and herself. Whether it's physical self binding or chronological self binding, these two approaches can help you to create obstacles between you and certain things you might be consuming that aren't aligned with your health or weight loss goals. If you want to lose weight, and live longer, healthier, these techniques are helpful to have in your toolbox when food (or wine!) desire starts to bubble up. Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

If you want to lose weight, play the long game and practice the skill of delaying gratification. If you're looking for the scale to give you a short term reward, you'll probably be disappointed. Weight loss happens over months, not days or weeks. Dr. Lisa will walk you through a few tricks of the trade to start slowly transforming your nutritional protocol in a healthy way that doesn't feel too diet-y or restrictive. Sometimes, it even feels EASY. What's not easy for most of us is being patient, but YOU CAN DO THIS! Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We just revamped our program and made it more affordable. We would love for you to join us.Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

In today's data driven episode, Dr. Lisa explores the research on water intake. Is it true that there's a benefit to drinking 8 glasses of water every day? What about drinking 2 glasses before each meal? Does drinking more water help with weight loss, migraine headaches, urinary tract infections, diabetes, or kidney stones? Is there any downside to drinking a lot of water? Take a listen because Dr. Lisa has the answers to your questions about water, your health and your weight. Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

So many of the things we want to do for our health are HARD, but today's episode offers you an EASY approach to weight loss that also lowers your risk of cancer and diabetes. The best part? It's something you can do gradually. No need to flip a switch and make a massive change overnight. As Dr. Lisa is fond of saying, "Do the easy things with a big impact first." Today, she'll walk you through one of those things! Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

Dr. Lisa borrows heavily from Thomas Edison's playbook when working with the women in her Smart Weight Loss Coaching program. Today, she shares how lessons from the inventor of the light bulb can shed light on weight loss and better health!(It's okay to groan, that was a total mom joke.)Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

Today, Dr. Lisa reviews 3 steps to simplify healthy eating for weight loss, longevity, and better health. The first step requires learning to identify "Gotcha Foods," which have become ubiquitous in our society and are fueling the obesity epidemic. As always, the goal is to make changes without beating yourself up. Excess weight is not your fault. There are genetic, environmental, hormonal, and other external factors that contribute to weight gain, but the good news is that you probably have more agency than you realize. Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

Dr. Vivek Murthy, in one of his last acts as Surgeon General of the U.S., issued an advisory highlighting alcohol use as a leading preventable cause of cancer, behind tobacco and obesity. Did you know that alcohol increases the risk for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and at least 5 other types of cancer? The key takeaway from his advisory is that alcohol related cancer is PREVENTABLE.Today, Dr. Lisa walks through how to approach a month of cutting out (or down) alcohol, whether for Dry January, Sober October, or any 30 day stretch you'd like to tackle. This same approach can be used to take a break from any other habit that isn't serving you, from eating fast food or sweets, to snacking, to excessive online shopping, to scrolling through Instagram past your bedtime.Habit change is possible, and this (non judgemental) conversation about the link between alcohol and cancer can be the impetus to transform your health in 2025. We'd be honored if you'd share today's podcast with anyone you love who might be interested in knowing about the connection between alcohol & cancer.Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

In today's episode, Dr. Lisa gets vulnerable and shares a personal health story. She'll walk you through her reaction to getting some disappointing news, her discovery of how shifting to a more empowered mindset changed her attitude & helped her to take action. She'll share a way to create daily motivation that's helped her, and will help you too! Get ready for some interesting data about how easy it is to use SLEEP to impact your weight, blood sugar, longevity, and health. It all starts with a thought, "Maybe I CAN take charge of my weight and my health..."Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

You might be curious to know what's involved in losing 84# and keeping it off. Science tells us that EXERCISE is a key component to maintenance of weight loss, but how can someone create an exercise habit if they've never been successful before? Today, Dr. Lisa reviews some research from the National Weight Control Registry and shares some secrets to making exercise as automatic as getting up and making your coffee in the morning.Having AUTOMATICITY around exercise means not having to negotiate with yourself when you're not in the mood. You won't need to tap into self discipline or willpower, two things people rely on that aren't always abundant. Exercise lowers the risk of weight gain, diabetes, depression, cancer, stroke, heart attack, and premature death. You'll have more energy, more focus, and be more productive at work, when you develop an exercise habit, and Dr. Lisa will show you how to do just that!Thank you so much for listening! We'd be grateful if you'd follow the podcast and share it with your friends. The more people we reach, the more people we can help with this free resource.If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

Today, Dr. Lisa muses on topics that came up this week during her online coaching program. She shares some thoughts about the effectiveness of weight loss medication, about how much weight a person can expect to lose with lifestyle modification alone (according to the latest research)...And she discusses why we should stop treating medication for weight loss (like Wegovy, Zepbound, or Ozempic) as cheating, when it's far and away the most effective treatment we have to lower weight and reduce the risk of weight related health problems. Dr. Lisa also talks about making New Year's Resolutions fun, if you want to engage with them at all...And how to succeed with habit change by taking on TINY goals that you can meet every day. Also, a bit about how to talk to yourself, how to reset with love when you're off track, and how to find the mindset to run a mile a day, even when you're driving from Orlando to Chicago and have to do your run at a highway rest stop!Thanks for listening!If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

There is fascinating research about how a cluttered office or home can impact our metabolic health. If you're interested in losing weight, improving your health, and especially if you're concerned about your risk of developing diabetes, this episode is for you. Dr. Lisa shares some of the latest science about the hormones involved in the link between clutter and health. Dr. Lisa and the team at Smart Weight Loss Coaching want to wish you a very healthy and happy holiday season! We deeply appreciate you taking the time to listen to our podcast.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

There's no award for being the busiest person, nor is there an award for being so busy and self sacrificing that we ignore the things that would help us lose weight or improve our health. Today, Dr. Lisa goes over 5 steps to transform your approach to weight loss if you've been feeling entirely too busy to take care of yourself. If you're feeling pulled in too many directions to take time for self care, this is the episode for YOU. We appreciate you listening and hope you find the podcast helpful! If you do, please follow us and tell your friends about us, so we can reach and help more people to lose weight & take care of their health the SMART way. This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Food drama is a ruminating thought pattern that many people have, which is often amplified this time of year. Between Halloween and the New Year, most of us are gaining weight that we never lose, despite the fact that the majority of us are concerned about our weight. Dr. Lisa is the ANTI-diet weight loss doctor, and in today's episode, she'll invite you to CHILL OUT when it comes to holiday treats. It's okay to invite yourself to step back, and simply focus on maintaining your weight for a while. Using her 5 step process, you can avoid weight gain, by declining impulsive trips to the food carnival. Be warned, this episode may lead to relaxing more, trash talking yourself less, and allowing yourself permission to have an occasional holiday treat! It's not a recipe for weight loss, it's an invitation to find a healthy balance, have a little fun, reduce impulsive treats, while you PLAN and ALLOW the holiday treats that are meaningful to you. Thanks for listening!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

We know, we know...Dr. Lisa gave you the first of her 10 personality types for weight loss a couple of weeks ago, and she's been meaning to get back to the 2nd type. But believe us when we say...something more pressing came up this week! If you've still got leftover Halloween candy sitting in your home, or any treat that's causing you food drama, Dr. Lisa has a few things to say about it. First of all, you're not alone. It seems to be a universal problem that we all feel conflicted about throwing away food that isn't serving our weight loss and health goals. But also, and we're quoting here, "It's time to pull up our big girl panties and throw that candy away!" Whether it's leftover candy, a half eaten bag of chips, or some ice cream in your freezer, chances are there's something you might want to throw out, in order to reduce the food drama. Nobody needs temptation in their home, setting up a recurring, and entirely unnecessary battle. We truly appreciate you listening, sharing, and following The Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast! And we promise to get back to the weight loss personality types before 2024 gets away from us!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

We decided to replay our most popular episode for you today! Enjoy!If exercise was a pill, it would be the most widely prescribed medication in the world because of its tremendous power to impact our health. But it's actually overrated for weight loss. In today's episode, Dr. Lisa discusses why you should work towards incorporating exercise into your routine, even though it won't help you lose weight. Find it hard to believe that exercise doesn't lead to weight loss? We get that! We were skeptical too, until we followed the science...If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you! Before you go...one quick announcement! Shout out to our raffle winner! To maintain her privacy, we're not announcing her name, but she tells us she is over the moon to get free registration for our 12 week program. We're so excited to meet her! Thanks to all of you who registered for our raffle. Thanks for listening!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

In today's episode, take our quiz and let Dr. Lisa walk you through which personality type you have when it comes to weight loss. You might find you have a mix of several types. Whatever you discover, weight loss will be easier when you learn how to manage your BRAIN in order to manage your weight. The same principles that Dr. Lisa reviews can be applied to habit change for better health, longevity, and wellness, as well as weight loss. Thanks for listening! We're so grateful that you're spending time with us, and making time for YOURSELF because you deserve to live healthier, longer, and at your happy weight. It's our honor to help!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

It's so common for working moms (and some dads too, of course!) to take on way too much responsibility for things at home. There's nothing wrong with asking others to help out too! If you're thinking there's no time to exercise, prep healthy meals, get a good night's sleep, and juggle your job and kids, we get it. Everyone feels that way at times because there is so much invisible work involved in being a working mother. (And YES, I agree that all mothers work, whether you're doing it in or out of the home!) But there might just be more wiggle room than you realize. Get curious...Might it be possible to delegate some tasks and reclaim some time to do whatever it is you want to prioritize for yourself? In today's episode, Dr. Lisa walks us through an example of how her client made a major change, and the impact it had on her family.Also, if you're eager to have more conversations with Dr. Lisa about how you can lose weight the SMART way, please listen to the end of the episode & sign up for our RAFFLE. We're giving away one free 12 week membership in our Smart Weight Loss Coaching program during the month of November.Thanks for listening!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

If you're eager to increase your fruits & vegetables, in order to lose weight, improve your health, and live longer, healthier, this episode is for you! Dr. Lisa shares 3 practical tips for making produce the easy thing to grab. We all know what would help us lose weight, but sometimes there's a disconnect between what we'd like to do and what we actually do. Nothing has gone wrong! That's very human of you. We're just going to help you work around that normal human tendency. Stay tuned to the end, when Dr. Lisa will give you details about how to sign up for the RAFFLE! One person will get a FREE 12 week membership to our Smart Weight Loss Coaching program. Enter at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.comThanks for listening!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Why is it that so many people who are working on weight loss tell us, "I know what to do, but I'm just not DOING it"? It's often because they are stuck in Stage 2 of the Stages of Competence. This stage can be frustrating, and hard to escape, but with some guidance, you can move beyond it to reach Stages 3 & 4. Habit change always takes work, but with a willingness to practice, anyone can reach a level of competency where the healthy choice is the default. Where it feels effortless. Whether you want to create an exercise habit, a healthy sleep routine, or you want to improve your vegetarian cooking repertoire, Dr. Lisa will walk you through the process to make change possible for YOU. Please listen to the entire podcast today, to learn how to sign up for our RAFFLE. One lucky podcast winner will get a FREE 12 week membership to our Smart Weight Loss Coaching Program. We'd love to meet you and to help you reach your healthy and happy weight.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

It's PUMPKIN season, and we're curious...what comes to mind for you? Is it a Pumpkin Palooza with pumpkin spiced lattes, apple cider donuts, candy, and pumpkin muffins? Or is it bobbing for apples, fall leaves, and walks in the forest, breathing crisp fall air? When you're working on weight loss and improving your metabolic health, treats are not forbidden (!), but Dr. Lisa wants to help you dissect which treats make the most sense, and which treats are ultra-processed chemical bombs, that will make you hungrier, cause weight gain, and worsen your metabolic health. When you curate your special foods, nothing is off limits. Today is the last day to register for our Women's Wellness Retreat on November 2nd and 3rd in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, about 90 minutes north of Chicago. Join an incredible line up of smart female speakers, including doctors, therapists, coaches, and others who are experts in their fields. This retreat will change your life! If you care about getting healthier, finding balance, and connecting with other women on a similar journey, head over to www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com and click the link at the top to register for our retreat. Listening to this after October 18th? We might just extend the deadline a bit, so take a look at our website anyway. We would LOVE to meet you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Soy, including tofu, edamame, miso, and soy milk, has been highly researched for its impact on health. The influence of soy on breast cancer risk and outcomes is one of the most frequently discussed issues among women impacted by this disease. But did you know that soy impacts men at risk for prostate cancer too? Actually, soy intake can influence rates of heart disease, diabetes, bone health, and longevity. What about weight? Take a listen as Dr. Lisa guides you through the surprising data on SOY and health.And while we have you here, please head over to www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com to read about our upcoming 2024 Women's Wellness Retreat. Registration closes on October 18th, so grab a spot before we sell out! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

The research is clear that exercise is not a weight loss tool, and yet we know that it's critical to maintain weight loss, to prevent weight gain, and for better health and longevity. Today, Dr. Lisa talks with one of her clients live on the podcast, unscripted, so you can hear one approach to navigating insecurities about going to a health club. Of course it's NOT necessary to go to a health club to lose weight or improve your health, but some of the same reframing and mindset work that you'll hear today can be used in other situations when you feel resistance creeping in. If you'd like coaching like this during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our program at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

If you think people who are thin have more willpower than those struggling to lose weight, think again. Our food decisions are influenced more by our external environment than our internal self regulation. We all have self control, but we also all have limits. When we tap into our willpower, we're going to deplete it, leaving ourselves vulnerable when the next food decision comes along.Today, Dr. Lisa shares the findings from a clever study involving radishes, chocolate chip cookies, and willpower. If you're trying to lose weight, improve your health, and live healthier longer, it's critical to understand what influences your food decisions. Perhaps it's time to give yourself grace, and have some self compassion when you feel too tapped out to pass on a chocolate chip cookie. Turns out, it isn't your fault. Fortunately, with a heightened awareness of what depletes your self control, and a plan for how to mitigate that, you can turn things around. With just a few tweaks and some self awareness, navigating food decisions just got a lot easier.Before you go…we have two quick announcements. First, please check out SmartWeightLossCoaching.com if you'd like to learn more about our upcoming Women's Wellness Retreat. The deadline to register is October 18, 2024, or whenever we fill up. Second announcement...Please listen to the entire podcast, so you can learn how to sign up for our free RAFFLE. One lucky podcast winner will get a free 12 week membership to our Smart Weight Loss Coaching Program. We'd love to meet you and to help you reach your healthy and happy weight.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

You might think the jury is out on the health implications of coffee, but in fact the research is quite clear. Coffee does have certain health benefits, but Dr. Lisa explains that if you're drinking the wrong kind of coffee, you're putting your brain health, your weight, and your longevity at risk. Be sure to listen all the way to the end, to learn more about our upcoming annual Women's Wellness Retreat in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. And also, find out how you can enter our raffle to win a free 12 week membership to our health focused, online, SMART Weight Loss Coaching Program, with your host, Lisa Oldson, MD.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

You might think that being ALL IN for weight loss means being super restrictive, giving up sugar, and going to the gym every day, but actually none of these hit Dr. Lisa's top 5 signs that you're ALL IN for weight loss. Having a growth mindset is a reliable predictor of who will lose weight and transform their health. Those who stay on the struggle bus, and never get past feeling frustrated and stuck, are often blocked more by how they think than what they do. If you've ever played an instrument or learned a foreign language, you might already have the skill set you need to reach your weight loss goals. If not, part of having a growth mindset is believing that it's never too late to work towards those goals, and that what's possible for others is possible for you too.We're giving away one free 12 week membership to our Smart Weight Loss Coaching program. If you're a women interested in SMART ways to lose weight, improve your health, and live longer, listen in to find out how to enter the raffle. It's easy, free, and today is a perfect day to take the leap. Or if you don't want to wait around for the raffle, just jump in and join us today at SmartWeightLossCoaching.com!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Women in Dr. Lisa's program often share the inner thoughts that keep them stuck when they're trying to lose weight. Thoughts similar to those we may have had as toddlers...It's not fair! I want that! If you have thoughts like that, you're not broken in any way, you're simply HUMAN. We can normalize these thoughts, while gently redirecting ourselves towards thoughts that reduce our suffering and create options. Sometimes a mindset shift is all it takes to stop the micro-quits that derail us from our wellness goals. If you'd like to take a deeper dive into this and other topics related to weight loss, mindset, wellness, health and longevity, check out our Smart Weight Loss Coaching website, and consider joining our online program, or joining us for our Women's Wellness Retreat in November. Registration is already filling up, so reserve your spot today!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

"Big Food" has a big marketing budget to sweet talk us into snacking. They normalized the 100 calorie snack packs that were enormously popular for decades, until they were finally shut down in 2022. We've been groomed to snack, and it's hurting our health and our waistlines, but we all have the power to retrain our brains. Tune in and swap out old snacking habits for new healthier routines. Dr. Lisa has a 5 step process to help you knock off the night time snacking once and for all! And after the podcast, be sure to pop over to www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com to check out the info about this year's Women's Wellness Retreat. There are still spots available, but registration will fill up soon, so grab your spot today. We'd love to meet you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Are you a people pleaser or a helper, who always puts the needs of others over your own? Do you defer to others on food so often that you can't make progress on your weight loss or health goals? So many women put their desires on the back burner when they accommodate everyone around them. Today, Dr. Lisa shares some examples and ideas about the intersection of weight loss and people pleasing. Don't forget to head over to our website, www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com, if you want to learn about our Women's Wellness Retreat or our online program. We'd love to help you prioritize your health and your weight because you matter too! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

If you want to lose weight and improve your health, or if you're aiming to increase your health span by living healthier longer, tune in to learn a system for triple checking ingredient labels. This triple check system was born out of a tragedy, but it might just save your life if it transforms the way you eat, reduces your weight, and lowers your risk of chronic disease. Sending gratitude and love to the family of (Red Shoes For) Oakley, for sharing their story and their system of triple checking food labels. Oakley's story has been acutely life saving for Dr. Lisa's family, and in ways both dramatic and slow, it might just save your life too.In this week's episode, Dr. Lisa also shares two wonderful texts she received from clients, both old and new. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our coaching program at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

If you tuned into the Paris Olympics, perhaps you started following the Rugby athlete and social media phenomenon, Ilona Maher. She has a lot of thoughts about her own body, and yours. Take a listen as Dr. Lisa walks you through all the ways we can embrace our inner Olympic athlete when we're trying to lose weight, improve our health span & longevity, and get stronger. The skills and strategies that women need to lose & maintain weight, require practice. Just like Simone Biles doesn't give up if she falls off the balance beam, why would you give up on yourself if you eat some chocolate on a random Thursday when you weren't even hungry? Everyone has human moments. Whether you're an Olympic medal winner who occasionally blows it, or an aspiring morning walker who forgets to set her alarm, give yourself grace. You don't have to be perfect to be a winner in the weight loss or longevity Olympics. Be sure you check out Smart Weight Loss Coaching's Women's Wellness Retreat. You can find the link on our Smart Weight Loss Coaching website or by following Dr. Lisa on Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook. If you're serious about bringing balance to your life, improving your metabolic health, your relationships, and your health span, you won't want to miss this fantastic women's weekend. It's about so much more than weight loss. Grab your friends, your sister, your mother and your colleagues, and sign up to join us this fall. Bring your questions and your positive energy. We can't wait to meet you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

These days, many of us have our Vitamin D levels checked, and if they're low, we supplement with Vitamin D. But is that the right thing to do? Guidelines on Vitamin D screening and supplements have changed, so tune in as Dr. Lisa explains what's new in Vitamin D research. Both too much or too little Vitamin D can cause problems in our body, and increase our risk for certain health problems including osteoporosis, diabetes and cancer. Even obesity and weight loss can be impacted by Vitamin D. Heart disease is the #1 killer of both men and women in the US. Many women think breast cancer is the leading cause of death, but it's heart disease for women, as well as men. Did you know that your Vitamin D level might increase your risk of dying from heart disease? Tune in and let's talk about all things Vitamin D!If you're interested in joining us for our 2024 Women's Wellness Retreat in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, which is just over an hour away from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, head over to www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com to learn more and register! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

We all know which foods support our health and weight goals and which foods don't. Why is it hard to make the healthier choice when we're fully aware of what's at stake? Today, Dr. Lisa walks us through some of the mindset work involved in making the leap to healthier habits, when you both want to make the healthy choice, and sometimes (when offered ice cream!) you don't! The good news is that you can interrupt routines and change your habits, one step at a time. Personal development is possible, at any age, even if your habits seem to be set in stone.Take a listen if you'd like to improve your weight, your sense of wellness, and your longevity. You might find yourself empowered once you realize that weight loss and better health are within your control.Head over to our website if you'd like to learn more about our Women's Wellness Retreat coming up in the fall of 2024, and if you'd like to check out our SMART Weight Loss Coaching program: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

What is going on with us when we're trying to lose weight, but find ourselves eating too much, too fast, after sliding into that dreaded combo of HUNGRY + ANGRY. If you've caught yourself being impatient, or snipping at your significant other lately, that crankiness is exactly what we'd expect when your day was frustrating and you haven't had a chance to eat! But don't resign yourself to being HANGRY. Let Dr. Lisa walk you through some research on what's going on in our brains when we get this way, and what we can do about it.If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our coaching program at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Listen, we all know that we spend too much time on our phones and we don't get enough sleep. That's not a newsflash. But Dr. Lisa has a fascinating new angle to share about weight loss, particularly in women, as it relates to smartphone use. Stick around until the end to identify an easy "NBA" to support your health and weight goals, based on a recent study. And remember, as Dr. Lisa always says, "When it comes to weight loss, do the easy things first!"If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our coaching program at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

If you're looking to lose weight and get healthier, you're probably searching for ways to create habit change. Look no further! Dr. Lisa takes us through the second part of her four steps that will put you in the right mindset to make meaningful & lasting change. Whether your focus is on nutrition, exercise, managing your stress, cutting down your alcohol, or getting enough sleep, your brain will benefit from the four B's!If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our coaching program at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Are you contemplating a change in your routine to drive your weight loss or improve your health? Dr. Lisa has a four step plan to get you on the right track. In part one of this series, she does a deep dive into what it looks like to BELIEVE that weight loss is possible. She also shares what it sounds like when someone doesn't believe. If you don't believe weight loss is possible for you, take a listen. You might just find that grain of belief that's all you need to climb the ladder, and start changing things up. Weight loss IS possible, even if you're feeling stuck, and even if you've found it hard to lose weight or keep it off before. Before you give up, work on BELIEVING.If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

We ALL have moments when we ruminate and spin in negative thoughts. Often that happens at night, preventing us from sleeping well. And the more we spin, the more that negativity impacts our feelings, leaving us disempowered, angry, frustrated, or defeated. Of course when we feel defeated, we rarely focus on our self care. Who wants to eat broccoli, get some exercise, and work on weight loss when they feel defeated? Often, we prefer chocolate, wine, or pizza when we're trying to self soothe after ruminating. Today, Dr. Lisa reviews a technique called thought interrupting. It's a way to catch these spinning thoughts and reformat them, so we don't sabotage our weight loss, our sleep, and our health. Today's episode also features a cameo appearance by Dr. Lisa's daughter. Listen in to hear what she has to say about interrupting thoughts.If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Did you know there are ways to tackle brain health and weight loss at the same time? Dr. Lisa walks us through some recent research about the impact of certain foods and behaviors that can impact our brains. It's a major bonus for women that we can reduce our dementia risk at the same time we work on our weight, by following the 5 simple strategies mentioned in this episode. If you want to learn more about weight loss, brain health, and how to increase balance and connection in your life, head over to Smart Weight Loss Coaching to learn more about our upcoming Women's Wellness Retreat! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.