Welcome, Moms and Aspiring Moms! The Weight Loss Before and After Pregnancy Podcast is made for you if you're a motivated woman who wants to lose weight before and/or after your pregnancy. In this podcast, Certified Life and Weight Coach, Andrea Scalici, shares her approach to weight loss that will help you get to your goal so you can move on with your life and focus on the things that matter most to you. Let's get started.
Do you want to feel awesome right now? Listen to this episode to hear some of my favorite thoughts. Come back to this episode again and again in the future to get yourself back into an awesome state of mind.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-54
If you're feeling burnt out by everything you're doing as a mom and weight loss feels impossible right now - then you're in the right place. Let's deal with the burnout first. The weight loss will follow. Listen to this episode and do the work inside the workbook to get yourself back on the path towards loving your life again. This is workshop three of a three part series. Download your copy of the workbook here:https://www.mcccoaching.com/burnoutGet full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-53
If you're feeling burnt out by everything you're doing as a mom and weight loss feels impossible right now - then you're in the right place. Let's deal with the burnout first. The weight loss will follow. Listen to this episode and do the work inside the workbook to get yourself back on the path towards loving your life again. This is workshop two of a three part series. Download your copy of the workbook here:https://www.mcccoaching.com/burnoutGet full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-52
If you're feeling burnt out by everything you're doing as a mom and weight loss feels impossible right now - then you're in the right place. Let's deal with the burnout first. The weight loss will follow. Listen to this episode and do the work inside the workbook to get yourself back on the path towards loving your life again.Download your copy of the workbook here:https://www.mcccoaching.com/burnoutGet full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-51
Mommy burnout is a serious problem right now. Many woman are feeling stuck in stress and overwhelm as it relates to motherhood. Many women eat more food than usual when they feel high levels of stress and overwhelm. And many women are considering drastic measures because of this burden. Enough is enough. It's time to stop feeling stuck. It's time to start moving through it. It's time to take control so you can love your life again. The Mommy Burnout Workshop will help you get started. Listen to this episode to learn what you can do to prepare for this special event. Answer these three questions to prepare for the Mommy Burnout Workshop:Question 1: What is your weight loss goal and when do you want to achieve it?Question 2: What is the one biggest thing standing in your way of achieving your weight loss goal?Question 3: What are the physical things you're doing, the actions you're taking, that are causing you to not be successful with weight loss right now? (Listen to the full episode or read the transcript at the link below for guidance on this.) Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-50
Are you feeling burnt out from everything you do as a mom? And have you noticed that you're eating more food than you normally do because of it? If your answer is YES to both of those questions, then you won't want to miss this episode. We uncover everything that's happening with mommy burnout, how it affects our weight, and exactly how to solve for it. Don't stay stuck. Learn how to move through it. This episode will show you how. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-49
Is your stress at an all-time high lately? If it is, you're not alone. Many people are feeling this way. And many people are eating because of that stress. Listen to this episode to learn how to stop stress eating and feel better. You'll learn a simple strategy that I use everyday in my own life and one that I teach my clients. You won't want to miss this episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-48
Many of you have been asking me to share the foods that I'm eating on my own weight loss journey postpartum. In this episode, you'll hear what my 10 favorite meals are right now. These are meals that I want to eat, I look forward to eating, and are helping me lose weight. Listen to this episode for inspiration and clarity for how you can create your meal plan - but don't eat the same foods as me. You choose the foods for your meal plan that you'll want to eat, you'll look forward to eating, and will help you lose weight.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-47
After having baby Nico, I lost 15.4 pounds in 14 weeks following The 6 Stages Weight Loss Program. I now have everything I need to reach my goal weight and maintain it without any drama. Listen to this episode to hear the top 3 lessons I learned during my journey that helped me reach this point. You'll laugh a little bit, learn a little bit, and you'll be inspired to lose weight in a way that actually feels good to you.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-46
Do you ever find yourself counting down to things? For example, maybe you count down to your kids' bedtime. Or maybe you count down to the weekend. Or maybe you count down to when you'll reach your ideal weight. If you do this, you're not alone, but these countdowns may be making things harder for you. They may be making it harder for you to reach your weight loss goal. Listen to this episode to hear about the mom countdowns and how you can change your experience to make weight loss easier for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-45
Imagine how different your weight loss experience would be if quitting wasn't an option. What would change for you if quitting were just off the table? Listen to this episode to learn a new way of approaching weight loss that doesn't include quitting. It will change your entire weight loss experience and help you during weight maintenance.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-44
There is no way around it...your child will get angry sometimes. And if your child's anger makes you feel anxious and wanting to eat everything in your kitchen pantry, you're not alone. Listen to this episode to hear a recent example from my own life. You'll hear how I handled it - which made the anxiety melt away and helped me stick to my meal plan.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-43
During the weight loss process there may be times when you get bored of following a routine. Listen to this episode to hear how you can mix up your routine without sabotaging your weight loss progress. And at the very end, there's a fun little message from my son Enzo.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-42
Think about the one thing you want to do in your life that you're not currently doing. Maybe it's related to weight loss, taking care of yourself, something with your kids or your husband or partner, or maybe it's something related to your career or job. What's that one thing for you? Listen to this episode to learn one simple strategy that will get you to take action today.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-41
This is a vulnerable one for me - but I know it'll be helpful for you to hear what self-coaching really looks like. Particularly in those moments when you feel intense negative emotions towards your kids, your spouse, or anyone else in your life - and those emotions make you want to eat off plan or overeat. Listen to this episode to learn how to manage those emotions, instead of eating them.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-40
In week 7 of my own weight loss journey postpartum, I hit an important milestone...I finally fit into my maternity pants from when I was 6 months pregnant! I know that's a weird thing to celebrate but I could not be prouder of all the work I've done so far to reach this point. Listen to this episode to hear what happened in week 7 to help me reach this milestone. Use it as motivation and inspiration for you during your own weight loss journey.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-39
Week 6 was a pivotal week for me in my own weight loss journey postpartum. I asked myself one important question and answered it honestly. And by doing this, I re-committed myself to the entire weight loss process. Listen to this episode and answer this question honestly for yourself. It'll help you get back on track, re-commit to your weight loss goal, and give you that motivation you need to keep going. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-38
Oops...I made a mistake! Listen to this podcast episode to hear how week 5 went for me during my own weight loss journey postpartum. You'll hear all about the mistake I made. And you'll hear what I plan to do differently in the future to avoid this from happening again. It's a common mistake that you might be making right now. So, hit play now! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-37
Progress, progress, progress. I love it. Listen to hear how week 4 went for me on my own weight loss journey postpartum. You'll hear the progress I'm making, the momentum I'm building, and everything I'm doing. Use it for motivation, inspiration, and guidance for yourself as you lose your own weight. Let's go!Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-36
Finally...I started to take action and follow my plan in week 3 of my own personal weight loss journey (postpartum). In this episode, I share how it went for me and what I learned. Listen now to hear all the juicy details so you don't make the same mistakes!Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-35
Listen to this episode to hear how week 2 went for me as I go through my own postpartum weight loss journey. This week was all about creating my weight loss plan - not just a meal plan - but a holistic plan for sustainable weight loss and (eventually) weight maintenance. I share my plan with you in this episode.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-34
Listen to this episode to hear how week 1 went for me as I begin my own postpartum weight loss journey. Spoiler alert...I do not talk about my meal plan or an exercise program. I hope you'll join me in this 14 week journey to get started on a path towards long term, sustainable weight loss.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-33
We all love seeing before and after photos of someone else's weight loss journey...right? Those photos might be motivational and inspiring - and they might also be the thing that's holding you back from you own transformation. Listen to this podcast episode to hear how and what you can do about it.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-32
Listen to this episode to hear solid, step-by-step advice on how to be an authentic Mom. What you hear in this episode will make a huge difference in how you feel in certain situations with your kids. Which will keep you from wanting to eat food to make yourself feel better when you're not truly hungry. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-31
After childbirth many women deal with "The Mommy Tummy," painful sex, urinary leakage, or a combination of issues. When they gather their courage and ask for help, they're often told to "Just live with it" or "It's just part of being a woman." And this can make them feel defeated, disappointed, or plain old sad - which can lead to emotional eating. Listen to this very special episode with Dr. Julie Berube, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, as she shares solutions to all of these issues.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-30For more information, download your free guide here where you'll learn:How to find a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist 5 questions to ask your Pelvic Floor Physical TherapistWhat issues a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist can help you with in addition to "The Mommy Tummy," painful sex, and urinary leakage Work With or Connect with Dr. Julie Berube:Website: livewellcnypt.comFB + IG: @livewellcnypt
Listen to this episode to learn the top five ways to lose "The Mom Weight." Which I define as the extra weight from carrying your baby PLUS the extra weight from eating more than usual because of all the out of control emotions you feel as a mom. Yea, you know what I'm talking about. And you can lose this weight once you learn these five things.Get full show notes and more information here:https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-29
Listen to this episode if you find it hard to lose weight. Or if you find it hard to maintain your weight loss. Or if you feel frustrated with traditional diet and exercise programs. This episode will teach you the "trick" to losing weight in your situation. And it'll show you exactly what you can do today to get started losing weight. There's just two steps.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-28
Listen to this episode if you've ever gone through a major life transition or you will in the future. A few examples of major life transitions are getting married, having a baby, moving, getting a new job, switching to a new career, or retiring. If you've gone through one of these things or you will soon, there's one thing you must consider doing in order to move forward with ease, without making certain habits worse (like overeating), and without picking up any new habits that you don't want.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-27
Listen to this episode to learn how to create your 30 day weight loss goal. The approach I share with you in this episode helps you take a holistic approach to this so you can create real habit change for yourself. Now is the perfect time to do this.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-26
You don't have to use the number on the scale as your measurement for your weight loss goals. There's tons of other ways you can measure your progress. But if you want to use the number on the scale as your measurement, it's important to shift the way you see that number. You want to step on the scale, see the number, and use that number to fuel you towards your goal - instead of take you in the opposite direction away from your goal. Listen to this episode to find out how.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-25
Join me in this episode as I tell you one of my own personal stories about trying to lose weight. You'll hear about what went wrong, what went right, and what I started doing differently that made all the difference for me. And it just so happens that the thing I started doing differently is the diet alternative that I want to share with you.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-24
Listen to this episode to learn what motivation really looks like during the weight loss process. It's probably not what you think. And learning this could be what you need to hear to reach your ideal weight and maintain it. You definitely don't want to miss this one.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-23
Listen to this bonus episode to get a sneak peek into day 1 of the challenge. If you don't know what I'm talking about, it's the free 7 day challenge that I'm hosting to help you follow your meal plan for one full week.The challenge will be March 14-20, 2021. Read below to find out how to join in real time or get the recordings when the challenge is over.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-22BHere's how to prepare for the 7 day challenge if you're participating in real time:Get on my email list. Go to mcccoaching.com/starthere and enter your contact details.Create your plan. Grocery shop.Prepare your food.*Note: After you enter your contact details at mcccoaching.com/starthere you'll receive my free guide titled The #1 Thing You Need to Know to Lose Weight and you'll get all the details for the challenge when it's time.*Note: If you're already a client or you're already on my email list, don't do a thing, you'll get details for the challenge when it's time.Here's how to get the recordings from the 7 day challenge after March 20, 2021. Go to mcccoaching.com/join and sign up for The 6 Stages Weight Loss Program online course.The recordings will be available as an added bonus inside the program.
Listen to this episode for all the details on how to prepare for the 7 day challenge that I'm hosting to help you follow your meal plan for one week. There's only 4 steps. The challenge will be March 14-20, 2021. But if you're reading this and it's after March 20th, listen to this episode anyways. There is still a way for you to get the recordings. Let's do this! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-22Here's how to prepare for the 7 day challenge if you're participating in real time:Get on my email list. Go to mcccoaching.com/starthere and enter your contact details.Create your plan. Grocery shop.Prepare your food.*Note: After you enter your contact details at mcccoaching.com/starthere you'll receive my free guide titled The #1 Thing You Need to Know to Lose Weight and you'll get all the details for the challenge when it's time.*Note: If you're already a client or you're already on my email list, don't do a thing, you'll get details for the challenge when it's time.Here's how to get the recordings from the 7 day challenge after March 20, 2021. Go to mcccoaching.com/join and sign up for The 6 Stages Weight Loss Program online course.The recordings will be available as an added bonus inside the program.This is going to be fun and productive!
Listen to this episode to learn about the 7 day challenge that I'm hosting to help you follow your meal plan for one week. The challenge will be March 14-20, 2021. But if you're reading this and it's after March 20th, listen to this episode anyways. There is still a way for you to get the recordings. I hope you'll join me for 7 days as we have fun, get extra motivation, and learn a new way of approaching weight loss.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-21Here's how to participate in the 7 day challenge in real time from March 14-20, 2021:Go to mcccoaching.com/starthere and enter your contact details.Read your emails from me.That's it. Super simple. *Note: After you enter your contact details at mcccoaching.com/starthere you'll receive my free guide titled The #1 Thing You Need to Know to Lose Weight and you'll get all the details for the challenge when it's time.*Note: If you're already a client or you're already on my email list, don't do a thing, you'll get details for the challenge when it's time.Here's how to get the recordings from the 7 day challenge after March 20, 2021. Go to mcccoaching.com/join and sign up for The 6 Stages Weight Loss Program online course.The recordings will be available as an added bonus inside the program.That's it. Also, super simple.
One of the most common weight loss questions I hear is..."Should I give up sugar and flour?" If this is a question you're asking yourself, you won't want to miss this episode. Listen as I answer this question in a way that might surprise you. And after you listen, you'll be armed with the knowledge you need to answer this question for yourself today.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-20
Listen to this episode to learn a new way of thinking about diets and meal plans. You'll also learn about the one missing piece (for most people) as you try to lose weight. These are topics that I'm super passionate about because there's so much noise out there, so much information, that many people feel confused and frustrated. Listen to this episode as we simplify it all.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-19
In this episode, my husband and I talk about weight loss support and accountability gone wrong. Everything we share is from our own personal experience. This is a seriously good conversation that you don’t want to miss. Especially if you’ve ever asked someone else to eat healthy with you. Or if you’ve ever asked someone else to exercise with you. Or if you’ve got a support person or support system or an accountability partner that isn’t really working out for you. They’re not really helping you reach your goal weight. By the end of this conversation, you’ll understand where support and accountability can go wrong. You’ll see things from different perspectives. And you’ll have a clear idea how to bring your ideal lifestyle to life without relying on anyone else but yourself.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-18
If you're having difficulty losing weight and a tough time in your marriage, chances are these two things are connected. But you can improve both areas of your life. Listen to this episode to learn two things I've done in my own personal life to take my marriage from just OK to extraordinary. You'll also hear how creating an extraordinary marriage has affected other areas of my life, including weight loss and weight maintenance.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-17
Listen to this podcast episode if you want to learn how to stay committed to your meal plan. You'll hear three mini steps you can take starting today to not only stay committed to your meal plan, but also get yourself to actually want to follow it in the first place. Don't wait another minute. Hit play now!Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-16
Why do you want to lose weight? Getting as clear as you can with your reasons for going after your goal will help you when things get tough. One of the things you can do to get clear is write a letter to the person or people who influence your reasons for wanting to lose weight. Listen to this episode to learn more about how to do this. And grab some tissues as I read you the letter I wrote to the people who are my reasons...my sons.Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-15
Have you ever started a weight loss program and given up just days or weeks later? Or have you ever lost weight on a weight loss program only to gain it back again later? If you have been through this, just like me and most of the people who try to lose weight, then you'll want to listen to this episode. You'll learn the process your brain needs to go through in order to lose weight without any of the crazy diet stuff. Don't wait any longer. Listen to this episode, learn the process, and get started today.Get full show notes and more information here:https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-14
Listen to this podcast episode if you think you need more motivation to lose weight. I think you'll be surprised by what you hear. And it just might be exactly what's missing for you to see success with your weight loss goals.Get full show notes and more information here:https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-13
Do you want to focus on weight loss in 2021? If you do, listen to this episode to learn everything you need to know to create your plan. A simple plan!
If you feel uncertain about losing weight during the holidays, answer the four questions in this episode. Once you do, you'll have your decision and you'll feel amazing about it. As a bonus, if you do decide to lose weight during the holidays, you'll get three tips to get you started today.
If you feel like you don't have enough time to lose weight, or accomplish other goals in your life, you'll definitely want to listen to this episode. It will expand your thinking about the topic of time so you can ultimately create the life of your dreams.
Listen to this episode to learn how to deal with pain and reach your weight loss goals at the same time. If you're experiencing pain or discomfort, you can still be successful with weight loss. You just need the right tools to get you there.
Listen to this episode to learn a different approach to bedtime chaos. Whether you have young kids now or you plan to in the future, this episode will teach you everything you need to know to have a calm and connected experience at bedtime.Get full show notes and more information here:https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-8
Grab a notebook and pen for this episode! You're going to learn how to change your eating habits at the core level so you don't have to rely on willpower to lose weight. You won't want to miss this one.Get full show notes and more information here:https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-7
Listen to this podcast episode to learn the fifth step to losing weight. In my opinion, this is the most important step of them all. So, I recommend you listen to this one from start to finish. And come back to it again in the future if you need to.Get full show notes and more information here:https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-6
Listen to this podcast episode to learn the fourth step to losing weight. In this episode, you'll learn why this step is important, how it helps you lose weight, and exactly what to do to apply this step to your life.Get full show notes and more information here:https://www.mcccoaching.com/blog/podcast-5