Podcasts about weight loss coach

Repeat after me: "Fasting is NOT a "diet."  If you treat this healing modaily as a fad or diet, it can unintentionally hinder your progress. Fasting is an innate and instinctual behavior that our bodies can benefit from, it is the oldest healing modality in recorded human history.  It can be initially challenging to break the habit of feeling like you need to eat all day to achieve your weight loss goals, this is what we grew up hearing. You may even find yourself still believing the broken rhetoric of conventional diet culture, believing that obsessively counting and restricting calories will lead you to be successful. This way of thinking is understandably hard to break if thats all you have ever known about successfully losing weight. This week we go over what diet culture DOESN'T talk about. Are you seeking a supportive hand on your fasting journey?  I'm here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need!  ACCESS YOUR FREE FASTING GUIDE, join The Fasting Support Club, Read my blog, and MORE: TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com 

Send us a textIn this next episode of Disrupting Obesity, I'm continuing with my 101 Weight Loss Truths series, sharing the next powerful set of truths that helped me lose over 200 pounds naturally. These aren't just strategies,  they're foundational shifts in mindset that can change the way we think about food, tracking, and ourselves. This week's truths get real about measurement, goals, and one of the biggest things I've ever had to learn about my relationship with food. Listen in to hear more about: • Why calling food a “treat” or a “cheat” creates emotional baggage that holds you back. • What to do if you're tracking everything, but the scale still isn't moving. • The truth about your TDEE and why your maintenance calories may not be what you think. • Why micro goals matter just as much as big milestone goals,  and how they build momentum. • The concept of “little wins” and how they create the mindset you need to sustain change. • The most important truth I teach and why it changed everything for me • Why you need more than just a meal plan to make real, lasting weight loss stick.I hope you know that you can change your life one small shift at a time and I'm right here to support you on this journey! As always, keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this!Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Welcome back to your two favorite girlies! Today we have on Lauren Melton Weight Loss Coach for Working Moms and master of decluttering your life to make wellness easier to fit into your life!   Lauren Melton is the powerhouse behind The LifeSTYLE Collective, a game-changing membership designed for high-achieving women who want to actually have it all together—not just look like they do. As a busy business owner, former corporate executive, and single mom who lost 75 lbs while working 60+ hours a week, Lauren knows firsthand the challenges of juggling career, family, and personal health. She's on a mission to help busy women over 40 simplify their routines, ditch the decision fatigue, and build a confident, strong body without spending hours in the gym or obsessing over food. Through her no-BS approach, Lauren helps women reclaim their time, create sustainable habits, and style their entire lives—from workouts and meal planning to time management and clutter-free living. Her philosophy? Make it simple, make it repeatable, and make it FUN.    Where to find Lauren:  IG @thislifeuncluttered.com  or at www.thislifeuncluttered.com  Facebook - Lauren Giberti Melton. Pinterest @thislifeuncluttered.com.  Listen to the Wellness for Real Life Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DsCqtxa6Z45tGPsZYUgqG?si=NyfXSnNgT3iQAD7HYLfFJQ   Find Ali here on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theantioverwhelmcoach?igsh=OHAyZ3lwcXBoY3c3  Find Maddy here on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddymartinez.coaching?igsh=M3djYWY5YWltYzE%3D&utm_source=qr Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and send us your health / relationship / life / just need advice on, questions to kindahotpod@gmail.com to have us answer your questions on the show.  Find us on all streaming platforms here, including the full video experience on our YouTube channel

Send us a textWelcome back to Disrupting Obesity! In this special 101st episode, I'm breaking down 101 things I know are true about weight loss. From the reality of losing 200 pounds myself,  to why sustainable change requires small, incremental steps, we're diving into the hard truths of extreme weight loss AND the mindset shifts that make it possible. I'm sharing what works, what doesn't, and the lessons I wish I'd known when I started. This isn't a polished list, but it's real, raw and unfiltered, just like the journey itself!Listen in to hear more about:•  The reality that weight loss is hard no matter how much you have to lose, but why it's different when you have to lose a lot. • How losing 200 pounds was harder than surviving a car accident.• Why sustainable weight loss takes time and patience.• Understanding that losing 100 pounds isn't the same as losing 10 pounds 10 times.• How people's compassion seems to disappear after a certain amount of weight loss, and why that can be so isolating. • The fact that you can lose weight eating whatever you want, as long as you're in a calorie deficit.• Why calories don't know what time it is: eating at night won't ruin your progress.I'm sharing these truths because I've been there, and I want to make it easier for you to navigate this time. It's not easy, but it's worth it, and understanding these hard truths might make your path just a little bit straighter. Make sure you check out my website, disruptingobesity.com and submit your questions for future Ask Whatever episodes! Keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated, and don't give up. You've totally got this.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text!Follow along as I share exactly how I'm losing the baby weight. The first 20 pounds melted off, the last 20 pounds? That's where the rubber meets the road. I'm sharing all the goods! Think of these bite-sized stories on my Instagram/Facebook accounts as self-coaching/weight loss journal. I know you'll find some valuable insights from them. To catch up, just watch the "mindset tips" and "Q&A" highlight reels on my IG account. Instagram: @drmorgannolte - https://www.instagram.com/drmorgannolte/Faebook: @drmorgannolte - https://www.facebook.com/drmorgannolteResources From This Episode >> Insulin Resistance Diet Blueprint - https://www.zivli.com/blueprint?el=podcast >> Free Low Insulin Food Guide - https://www.zivli.com/ultimatefoodguide?el=podcast >> Join the Zivli Program Waitlist - https://www.zivli.com/join?el=podcast >> Test Your Insulin at Home - https://www.zivli.com/testing?el=podcast Have a question? Email us at: support@zivli.com

I have got a SWEET treat for you all today! In today's episode, I have an incredible conversation with Concita Thomas, a sustainable weight loss coach. She shares so many insights into how to lose weight sustainably without having to cut out sweets or the foods you love. You are going to love this episode! -Rachel Connect with Concita:  Podcast: Lose Weight For Good For Women Over 40 Instagram Facebook Free Gift: Figure Friendly Meal Checklist  

Send us a textIn this special 99th episode of Disrupting Obesity, I'm taking a step back from our usual format to share a behind-the-scenes look at what really comes up inside the Flamingo Forum. From breakthrough coaching moments to key mindset shifts, we're diving deep into the real-world tools that help transform your relationship with food. This episode explores the difference between healthy and helpful, why calorie counting isn't the enemy, and how small, sustainable changes like understanding food "vehicles" and using safety nets instead of rigid rules, can create a lasting, realistic approach to weight loss without the overwhelm of restriction. Listen in to hear more on:• Why safety nets work better than rules when it comes to food habits.• The science of the “20-minute rule” and how it helped me let go of guilt.• How we've been taught to fear hunger, and why that messaging is broken.• The truth about emotional hunger and how to manage it.• How to mentally bounce back from a binge day with data, not shame.• The difference between “good” vs. “helpful” foods, and why moralizing food needs to stop.• Vehicle hacking: the art of saving hundreds of calories without sacrificing what you love.• Why slow, manageable changes can help you finally keep the weight off.Food isn't the enemy. Neither are you. If you've ever felt stuck between diet culture and emotional eating, this episode is your reminder that there is a way to build trust with your body again, and that starts by shifting the tools you use. As always: keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this!Episode Mentioned:089 A Look InsideLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutubeFacebook...

Send us a textFor today's episode, I was prompted by a request from my Flamingo Forum to speak on gratitude, and with the upcoming milestone of my 100th episode, I thought it was fitting to explore the complex relationship between gratitude and weight loss. Especially with how these two things are more connected than you might think. Gratitude isn't always shiny or simple. Sometimes it's overwhelming, messy, and tied up in feelings of worthiness. Learning how to actively feel grateful, can be a powerful tool on your journey, especially when it comes to sustainable weight loss. Tune in to hear more about:• Why holding the “high card” in trauma can feel isolating, and how I try not to marginalize others' experiences.• The emotional aftermath of returning home after five months in the hospital.• How gratitude can become a grounding force, even in the chaos.• What “making it worth it” really looks like.• Why small wins, like less mayo or fewer cookies, matter and how they add up.• How to feel grateful to yourself for better choices, not just to others.• Using gratitude as a lifeline when weight loss feels frustrating or impossible.• The difference between sweeping big changes and the quiet power of small, consistent ones.Gratitude isn't just for the good days, it's for the hard ones too. It's one of the most overlooked tools in losing weight and I hope this episode can bring you inspiration and fresh perspective. Let's talk about how to use gratitude to our advantage! So keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated, and don't give up. You've totally got this!Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutubeFacebook...

Kevin BrewerTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Kevin Brewer. Kevin is a U.S. Navy veteran, who served for 7 years in multiple overseas duty stations; before being employed by both the Department of Justice (DOJ) & the Department of Defense (DOD). In this episode, we chat about why he joined the Navy, and what his job was in it. We discuss his duties as a cryptologic technician, and what his role was in narco terrorism, money laundering, drug trafficking, counterintelligence, and counter terrorism. Kevin has Top Secret security clearance, and I ask him to tell me all of the secrets! He politely declines, and then we move onto his health issues. While serving in Afghanistan, Kevin developed several serious health issues which culminated in his gaining nearly 100 pounds, and an inability to exercise, run, or even walk to the refrigerator. He was in a pretty dark place both physically and emotionally. He ended up doing a ton of online research and began to figure out some things that turned his health around. Kevin changed his diet, adjusted his mindset, and sought out specialized STEM CELL treatment. Slowly things began to change. Kevin lost some weight, started narrowing down the food items that were triggering him and causing inflammation, and eventually lost the weight. He gives most of the credit to a change in his mental performance and adjusting his perspective. Now Kevin has acquired a depth of understanding with regard to 'Mental Performance Mastery' & 'Heroic Performance', as well as regularly competing in Spartan Races. Kevin's new mission is to share what he has learned and spread the knowledge he has gained during this process. He has a daily affirmation podcast called RISE AGAIN FROM THE STRUGGLE, which has released nearly a thousand 1–2-minute episodes of encouragement & inspiration. Follow Kevin on Instagram at Coach Kevin Brewer and check out his podcast everywhere podcasts are available.

Send us a textI'm back with our fifth Ask Whatever from this Spring Cleaning series as I clear out the remaining backlog of questions from listeners like you! Always feel free to send them my way, even if you think I may have answered them before! (Or join my Flamingo Forum here!)  In this episode, these questions dig deep into the real day-to-day challenges of weight loss, especially when it comes to staying motivated mid-journey and figuring out what works to sustain that after the pounds come off. From emotional withdrawal, to setting realistic calorie goals, this episode is all about building lasting habits with practical strategies and mindset tools that support long-term success from that hard earned progress!Here's what I covered in this episode:• What visualization looked like for me and how it helped keep me focused on weight loss and the life I wanted. • How appetite and metabolism play a role in weight loss, especially for those who've “yo-yo dieted”. • Real examples of safety nets I used (like “no eating while standing”) and how they helped reduce mindless eating. • The difference between safety nets and incentives, and how both can work for you. • Advice for maintaining tracking momentum when you're in the zone and don't want to lose steam. • How I gradually reduced calories over time, from 4,200 a day, to eventually landing at a steady 1,700. • Some of my milestone rewards. • Tips for successful maintenance and why changing your relationship with food is key to keeping the weight off. • How to know if you're truly in a calorie deficit, and what it means if the scale isn't moving. • My take on macro/micronutrient tracking and why calories were always the priority for me.Together, lets focus on the what comes after that  initial push in your journey, and how we can all keep moving forward, one realistic step at a time. As always: keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this!Episodes Mentioned• 005 Comfort, Reward, Cope • 073 9 Ways to Maintain Your Weight LossLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutubeFacebook...

Send us a textWe are still in spring cleaning mode, so I'm back answering another batch of your questions in this Ask Whatever #33! This marks our fourth (or maybe fifth?) Q&A in a row and I'm not stopping yet because I love these conversations and what they bring out, so don't hesitate to send in your questions! From nighttime eating, to navigating motivation after 50 pounds lost, we cover it all. I'll get into the deep of what actually helps long-term weight loss with no fluff, just tools and mindset work that can actually make a difference.In this episode, I'll get into and answer:• Why you shouldn't add back calories just because your fitness tracker says you burned them. • The difference between physical and emotional hunger and how to tell which one you're dealing with. • Why your relationship with food matters more than meal plans or macro targets. • The emotional patterns behind overeating, “comfort, reward, and cope” and how to recognize them. • Why it's okay to want weight loss for reasons outside of health. • How to stay focused when motivation dips, especially after hitting major goal milestones. • What to do about nighttime eating and how to break the habit of grabbing food at 3 a.m. • How gradual calorie reduction works better than jumping straight into a big deficit. • The truth about starvation mode, and why eating less sometimes won't slow down your progress.If you're feeling stuck, discouraged, or just trying to figure out what's next, this episode will hopefully inspire you to take the next step forward. You're not alone in this work, so just remember to keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated, and don't give up. You've totally got this!Episodes Mentioned:• 005 Comfort, Reward, Cope Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Are your eating habits supporting the life you want to live? Lesley Logan and Brad Crowell break down key takeaways from Lisa Salisbury's interview, focusing on mindful eating, food habits, and breaking free from unconscious patterns. Learn how to assess your hunger, build a better relationship with food, and take control without guilt or restriction.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co .And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:The emotional connection to food and why it matters.How childhood conditioning impacts your eating habits.How to break free from the Clean Your Plate Club mindset.The importance of avoiding extreme hunger or fullness.A simple two-bite challenge to help you check in with your hunger.Episode References/Links:eLevate Retreat - https://lesleylogan.co/elevateMullet Tour - https://opc.me/ukSpring Pilates Training - https://opc.me/eventsPilates Studio Growth Accelerator - https://prfit.biz/acceleratorCambodia October 2025 Waitlist - https://crowsnestretreats.comLadder Barrel Exercises - https://beitpod.com/barrelexercisesLisa Salisbury Website - https://wellwithlisa.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/well_with_lisaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/wellwithlisaIf you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.DEALS! DEALS! DEALS! DEALS!Check out all our Preferred Vendors & Special Deals from Clair Sparrow, Sensate, Lyfefuel BeeKeeper's Naturals, Sauna Space, HigherDose, AG1 and ToeSoxBe in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe It Till You See It Podcast Survey Be a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramThe Be It Till You See It Podcast YouTube channelFacebookLinkedInThe OPC YouTube Channel Episode Transcript:Lesley Logan 0:00  Are you actually connecting to the food that you're eating, and do you know why you eat the way that you eat? I think these are really interesting questions to ask yourself, because if it is getting in the way from you having the life you want to live, or it's becoming a crutch of some kind, it's worth evaluating. Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, Brad, and I are going to discuss the liberating convo I had with Lisa Salisbury in our last episode. If you haven't yet listened to that interview, you should listen to it at some point, because it's so good. Before, during after, go back and forth between the two. You do you, you. There's like different ways of doing everything. And this is episode 503. Brad Crowell 1:19  503 Lesley Logan 1:20  And we just said a big thank you before we hit record with you guys, to our amazing production team, because we've had the same producers this whole time. There's podcasts I listen to of people that I really admire, and every other year they're with another company. And I'm like, you know what? Why are you with so many different companies? What? Brad Crowell 1:38  That's weird. Lesley Logan 1:38  Now, if it's because I read that you scored $170 million you do you, no jealousy, no judgment, no curious. I see it, not announcing, if they're not paying you to be there, why are you switching? What's going on? Anyways, just go out of your minds. Today is March 27th 2025 and it is Scribble Day. Yep, Scribble Day is observed on March 27th annually, and it's all about celebrating the creativity and the art associated with scribbling, which anyone can do, regardless of their artistic abilities. So the last time you scribbled aimlessly to relieve boredom, you might have probably not known that there's actually a day to celebrate the stress releasing act of scribbling.Brad Crowell 2:18  Yes, our production team is gonna go, Brad, why did you adjust Lesley's microphone while she was talking? So that was me, my fault, and I don't think they're gonna be able to edit it out. Lesley Logan 2:27  No. And guess what? Brad Crowell 2:28  100% they won't. Lesley Logan 2:29  I just didn't want it, I didn't want to stop. I was I hadn't made a mistake, I hadn't made a mistake on any of the sentences. And I wanted to keep going. Brad Crowell 2:36  Well, you nailed it. You slayed that. Lesley Logan 2:37  Also, I really appreciate that they mentioned that, like, it's regardless of your artistic abilities, because, I often am disappointed in my, here's the thing, this is the recovering perfectionist in me who is letting it go that you put your hand in front of the camera to pick the mic. I don't think my scribbling is good. Brad Crowell 2:55  But it's a scribble, it's not supposed to be good. Lesley Logan 2:57  I know, but I want it to look pretty. There's people who are like. Brad Crowell 3:00  Is scribbling pretty? Lesley Logan 3:02  No, but people can draw like, really pretty hearts and stuff. My hearts are like, my star, I look, I just look like a seven year old still scribbles. Brad Crowell 3:10  Fortunately, there's a day for that. Lesley Logan 3:11  There's a day for it, and actually it, there's no, because it's just, it's relieving boredom, and I think it's great. So anyways, also, if you are bored in today's day and age, we want to hear you on the be it pod, because we need all your tips.Brad Crowell 3:26  No, I think it just means that they don't have a smartphone.Lesley Logan 3:30  Yeah, they don't have their friends, literally. Brad Crowell 3:33  They don't have the easiest-to-distract-yourself device in the history of our world. Lesley Logan 3:38  I know. You know what, on a podcast I listen to, they talk about, apparently, your phone can tell you how many times you pick up your phone. This one guy, he picked it up 273 times in a day. 273 times in a day. How many minutes are in a day?Brad Crowell 3:50  All right, so we're gonna figure this out literally right now. So we're gonna go right now. Okay, go to Settings. Go to screen time. So just search for screen time. If you all want to join us on this, if you have an iPhone, go to your settings and go to screen time you're gonna look at.Lesley Logan 4:05  Today, I've only had 67 pickups. Oh, I went. Brad Crowell 4:08  See all app and website activity? Okay. And then go to day.Lesley Logan 4:16  Yeah, pickups, yesterday, I only did 109.Brad Crowell 4:19  Oh, mine is 109 also. What the? Mine's today, though.Lesley Logan 4:24  Okay, but mine today, I've only had 67.Brad Crowell 4:26  Oh yeah, yesterday I did 136.Lesley Logan 4:28  Okay, so here's the deal. I think that's a lot. I don't know, but if there's 24 hours in a day, not that we only pick it up once in an hour, but kind of like, maybe we should try to get it under 100. Let's try. Next time we get to a topic that has to do with boredom, we'll let you know. We'll update you. Anyways.Brad Crowell 4:45  My screen time yesterday was almost 10 hours. Lesley Logan 4:49  Yeah, but we can't judge we were on a plane, you guys, playing video games for 15 hours. So I don't think that. Brad Crowell 4:54  That is true. Lesley Logan 4:55  But okay, anyways, just going back to the boredom thing. So figure it out, because I actually heard one host was like, I have 88 and he was surprised by 88 and to me, like 60, because we work on our phones, I don't think it should actually be nothing. Brad Crowell 5:08  It's a little hard when I'm like, on an hour long zoom call on my phone.Lesley Logan 5:12  Yeah, but maybe we could figure out a day off. Maybe we should find a day off average and then take our weekday average and try to get it just a little bit more than a day off average. Okay. Brad Crowell 5:22  We'll see. Lesley Logan 5:22  That has nothing to do with today's guest or Scribble Day. Hey, we're back from P.O.T. Denver and about to kick off our annual eLevate retreat. You guys, oh my God, it's like, literally, in three days. They're like, coming here soon. I'm so excited. We, I have so many prizes for them. We have a special guest for them. We have, I mean, I can't even wait. So anyways, I'm stoked to see them, we have 17 eLevate grads coming. If you want to come to an eLevate retreat, you have to be an eLevator. If you want to know how to be an eLevator, you need to go to lesleylogan.co/elevate. Okay, Brad's not happy with the mic still. I'm talking right at it. I don't know what else to do. Okay. Also, you guys coming up very soon, in April, we're going to be announcing our second Mullet Tour. It's that UK tour we did where we do business in the morning and Pilates in the evening.Brad Crowell 6:09  It's business in the front, Pilates in the back that's why it's the Mullet Tour. Lesley Logan 6:15  And we're doing two cities for this tour, and it's going to be this fall. So you want to go to opc.me/uk to be on the wait list, because those on the waitlist are going to get invited to the early bird. And you know what? It could sell out on early bird. So you want to go to opc.me/uk to get on the waitlist. So you get the early bird special. Brad Crowell 6:31  Spots are definitely gonna be limited, because we're, you know, we're doing it in some studio. Lesley Logan 6:36  It's when we do our (inaudible). It's like they're just small spaces, and we're only doing two days, I think one day in each city. I'm pretty sure it's of almost. Brad Crowell 6:43  Two days in each city, pretty sure. Lesley Logan 6:45  I don't know. I feel like it's a tight squeeze. Just get on the waitlist and you'll find out. If you're in Europe, you should come, just fly over. Brad Crowell 6:52  Go to opc.me/uk for anyone, anywhere. Coming up at the end of April, we've got our spring training. This is the first time we've ever done this before, and we're focusing on drum roll, please. The Pilates push up. Lesley Logan 7:08  The Pilates push up. So if you hate them, this is for you. If you love them, this is for you. We're gonna have 10 classes over the course of one week, all to help you get the most out of your push ups, either to make them more accessible or more possible, or help you realize, like, how freaking strong you already are. Don't worry if you don't have the equipment, we have a mat ticket as well. So go to opc.me/events, because that's going to get you on the waitlist. And those on the waitlist are going to be invited early, and those invited earlier are going to get a better price, than those who are not on the waitlist. So if you're an OPC member, you get the best price. It's called free.Brad Crowell 7:42  So if you want it for free, join OPC. If you want it for free, join OPC.Lesley Logan 7:48  Yeah, yeah, okay. But that's going to be in April, and it will end on International Pilates Day weekend, which we're very excited about. Brad Crowell 7:56  Yeah, go to opc.me/events and then, if you are a Pilates business owner and are taking clients in any way, shape or form, whether that's in the park or at your house, in a studio, and you're booking and taking payments from your clients. I want you to join me on the next upcoming Studio Growth Accelerator and what we're going to do is talk about the three massive secrets that Lesley and I have figured out after coaching more than 2500 businesses just like yours on all the things over the past, geez, seven plus years now, we've boiled it down to three major things that you need to understand in order to grow your income as a business owner, it's totally free. I want you to join me by going to prfit.biz/accelerator. That is profit without the O dot biz slash accelerator. You'll find out when the next webinar is, and come join me. Finally.Lesley Logan 8:49  What we just, like, when we're recording this. We're literally 24 hours back from Cambodia, but we want to invite you to the next time we're going to Cambodia for our Pilates retreat. There we have classes, we have breath work workshops. We have workshops that will help you love your life and have a lot of fun. We go on Temple tours. We have the most amazing schedule, I'm just gonna say, literally during the retreat, multiple times, multiple people said, I just really love the schedule of this retreat. It's so nice. Brad Crowell 9:16  Yeah, the flow of the events. Lesley Logan 9:18  The flow of it. It is. Brad Crowell 9:19  If you've ever been on a retreat and they had events lined up from six in the morning till like midnight, and you just completely fried. And the things were good, but it was just too much. We don't do that. If you've been to other retreats where they're like, we're so happy that you're here, you've got an entire day to yourself. Yeah, we don't do that either. It's a great balance, right in the middle. Lesley Logan 9:39  Like the little, most perfect schedule. Brad Crowell 9:40  Y'all, we've done like, a dozen of these, so it's been a lot of making adjustments. And in fact, every single time we do a retreat, we evaluate it and we say, did we do it the way we liked it? How did it go? And we're at the point now, y'all where, literally, we have the timeline of events completely dialed in, and what we just did three days ago was we sat down with peach, who is part of our group over there, and she is part of the team that helps take care of us, and we said, hey, we want to rearrange the temple tour visits and see if we can't add in yet another temple in there. And we figured out a way to do it. So we're really excited. It's the temple that Lesley and I haven't even visited yet it's exciting, so. Lesley Logan 10:21  Yeah it's really, really cool. And so just we want you to come. And I have had so many people say the next one, the next one. I've told someone like you said the next one three times. I know we have so many things coming up, so I want you to know something's always going to come up. There's many fires all the time. So go to crowsnestretreats.com because we want you to come on this next one, which is in October. And I'm telling you, we had two people sign up very last minute. We had someone who signed up five months in advance, which I guess is not last minute. We had someone sign up two months in advance, so you can sign up. And we've also had people, most of them are people with children who've come on their own because they deserve a week where we fill their cup for them. So come to crowsnestretreats.com to snag your spot. All right, we have so much to talk about Lisa, but we have an audience question to answer? Brad Crowell 11:08  We do. Ashley Crosby from Instagram says, hi, Lesley, I'm back with another DIY question. Do you have any good recommendations on a DIY video to make a Ladder Barrel rung cover? I've been taught to use a blue knee pad to support our feet, but I have tiny feet and the pad makes me feel less secure. Do you have any suggestions? Lesley Logan 11:28  Yeah. So in this question afterwards, they sent me a bunch of other information about why this blue knee pad situation is happening. So first of all, if you are a Pilates person and you've used a Ladder Barrel before, this is what we're talking about. We're talking about in the ladder barrel there are rungs on the ladder, and you have to put your feet on these rungs. And a lot of people are taught to hook their feet on the rung. So if, like, you're watching on YouTube, it's like that hard flex, kind of like you do at the gym, to, like, stick your feet underneath a bar, to kind of hook in, to do sit ups, because your feet keep coming off the ground. That's kind of what we're talking about here. That being said, that's not actually how you're supposed to put your feet. You're supposed to. Brad Crowell 12:02  Oh for Pilates Ladder Barrel you don't, you're not supposed to hook your feet. Lesley Logan 12:05  No, you shouldn't hook your feet. Brad Crowell 12:07  Wait, sorry. So I don't, I don't even understand where this blue knee pad would go. It's supposed to go between your foot and the foot bars to hurt, to protect your foot? Lesley Logan 12:14  Yes, so your foot's not pulling up against like wood, so the pad's there.Brad Crowell 12:19  So you're not even supposed to hook your feet. So this entire purpose is this blue knee pad is irrelevant?Lesley Logan 12:23  Yes, but they're doing it because they think that hooking the foot is safe, and then people complained about the wood hurting their feet, so they're like, let's put a pad here. Brad Crowell 12:32  And then it's still unsafe. Lesley Logan 12:34  Well, and it's unsafe for this person, but also it's not helping you get the connections you need. So when you're doing short box on the Ladder Barrel, which is when this would happen, you're actually supposed to stand on the feet. So you want to put your feet on not the top top rung, but the second rung, or you can even go lower. This is in my flashcard. This is in all my tutorials free. Put the arch of your feet on there, like you're doing bird on a perch during footwork. And then you push, not so much that you're straightened, but kind of like if you were, like, doing a wall squat, you know how like you, like, are pushing into the floor, but you're stuck in a wall squat, you want to push in them so your butt turns on. And if you hook with your feet, it's really hard to get your butt to turn on, and then it's unfortunately, going to help turn on your hip flexors when you're coming up and down, versus keeping your butt on. So Ashley, here's the deal, if you have to do these things because it's rules of studio, pay attention to the rules. But if you have the ability to do it the way that it's meant to be done, then your tiny feet are not an issue, because this, that whatever part of your arch can go on the bar is what you need. It's all you need. Brad Crowell 13:41  It's all you need. Lesley Logan 13:42  And if you want to go to onlinepilatesclasses.com/ladderbarrelexercises. Brad Crowell 13:48  No, it's slash ladder dash barrel dash exercises. Lesley Logan 13:52  Correct. I was going to say with a hyphen in between all the words. Brad Crowell 13:55  Yeah. onlinepilatesclasses.com/ladder-barrel-exercisesLesley Logan 13:59  Yeah, you can see all of our exercise. You'll see how my foot setup is. And know you, so don't, you don't need.Brad Crowell 14:05  They're all the videos that you would need. They're all the DIY videos. Well, they're not DIY videos for making a Ladder Barrel rung cover, because you don't need a ladder barrel rung cover at all. Lesley Logan 14:14  Some people have created one that is made out of like a sheep's skin or sheep fur, whatever, because that's like, antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti whatever. At any rate, some people have made this, I find that they're quite slippery. And again, you don't need it. Why are we buying things we don't need when you can just use your muscles. So full permission to use your muscles. Brad is trying to look up different things, you guys, they're like, legit. So they're like, they're like. Brad Crowell 14:43  50 bucks for a little piece of cloth that wraps around your barrel.Lesley Logan 14:47  Yeah, yep, yep. Oh, you know what you could get? The cover that I use to do back squats, the cover that you use to do back squats, I bet would work. I bet it would fit, because it's Velcro. And that was, like, $12 or $25 online. So I guess if you are like Lesley, I'm adamant I have to hook my feet, you don't know what you're talking about, then you can do that. You could probably use a back squat rung cover. Anyways, there's just so many different changes that people have made to the practice, and it's not about classical versus contemporary. It's just like people changing exercises because someone complained about things. And it's like, maybe you're not doing it right, or you might not be ready for it yet, and that's a different story. So hopefully this saved you money on a pad you don't need. Send your questions in and we'll answer them. Brad Crowell 15:33  All right, stick around. We're going to be talking about Lisa Salisbury and her tips on food and how we treat food in our lives. Okay, welcome back now. Let's talk about Lisa Salisbury. Lisa is a certified Health, Life, and Weight Loss Coach, holds a BS in Health and Human Performance and is the host of the podcast Eat Well, Think Well, Live Well. Lisa is passionate about helping people build a healthier relationship with food and regaining control of their eating habits. Whether weight loss is the goal or not, she focuses on self awareness and creating sustainable strategies to foster a sense of balance and well being. Lesley Logan 16:10  Yeah, I thought that she was very fascinating. There's so many different ways that you can address this topic, and I just really appreciated her like enthusiasm and love and kindness and grace around it. And she said, food is connection. It always has been, even in our hunter-gatherer days, they ate together. For her, every meal should be enjoyable and delicious, not just thought of as fuel. And I kind of like this, because a lot of times the way to break your emotional connection to food is to go food is fuel. Food is fuel. And it's not your comfort food. But for her, she was like, no, no. I mean, it's fuel, but every meal should be delicious and it should be enjoyable. And something since we just got back from Cambodia that this makes me think about is we set the table for every meal, right? In Cambodia, we put placements out, and we put the silverware out, and we put napkins out, and every meal had colorful fruit and we had this beautiful ambiance. It's really interesting how on a retreat, every meal was kind of an event. And of course, the food was delicious, and we all ate together. And like, we sat there and we ate together, we talked. And like, we have an hour for food because we take a good half an hour because we're just all chit-chatting and like, talking about things and getting to know each other more. And no one's on their phones, because we're all eating a meal together, right? And so she emphasizes that value of family traditions to create meaningful meal time moments, meaningful meal time moments. Brad Crowell 17:32  The Triple M threat. Lesley Logan 17:34  Yeah, she sets a table properly, and you sit at the dining room table, and she believes that the act of eating together is more important than what we're eating. And I thought that's so cool, because we've had different guests on before who were like, do you ever just sit and eat your meal, or are you like on your phone while you're eating your meal? And one of the things that I think is causing people to overeat or be hungry all day long is that they're actually not eating the food that they're eating when they're eating it, they're kind of just doing other things, and they're not paying attention to it. But there's something about we slow we slow down, we chew our food. We like taste the food when we're having a meal with people, and it creates connection. And I think a lot of people are just missing connection these days. And I think you could do this, even if you're single. You can also, oh my God, for my single people here's what you can do, you can set a place for two, because the other place could be little you creating space for a partner, and you could be going through the act of taking the time to put a placement out for that, like, whatever you want to do, but like, you could do that, and then you could sit there, and you could enjoy the food, and you can have beautiful music playing, or maybe beautiful flowers to look at, and just actually enjoy your food.Brad Crowell 18:42  I think it's great. I mean, I love the intention as well. Of the two placemats, you know, you're setting it for the future person. That's really cool. I know you used to do that with coffee. Lesley Logan 18:50  For you. Brad Crowell 18:51  For me, yeah.Lesley Logan 18:52  I mean, you, it wasn't for you first. It was just for the person who's going to be here. But then you took the coffee so, you know, anyways, what did you love?Brad Crowell 19:01  Well, actually, I wanted to just comment. She said a couple things about how we were trained with food that I didn't see in my notes. So the idea that when we were kids, if we were causing chaos, maybe our parents were like, here, eat a fruit, roll up and shut up. Or, hey, you did a great job. For example, my parents, when we scored a goal in the soccer game, we went and bought Domino's Pizza. Lesley Logan 19:27  That's, yeah, that's what everyone does. That's the problem. Like, there's a reward for.Brad Crowell 19:32  That's the thing, is like for our parents what it was was we don't go out to eat. We will go out to eat when you score a goal. But what's also happening there is food is becoming the reward, even though that wasn't actually the intention. Yeah, the intention was, we're gonna splurge, and we'll splurge.Lesley Logan 19:51  And also that's the same thing, like, you have a bad day at school, and someone said something you're bullied to, and then the parents, let's go get ice cream, instead of feeling the feelings of what it's like to have been bullied at school.Brad Crowell 20:01  Yeah, or celebrating a moment such as square goal. But it made me wonder, this is the first time I ever thought about that. It made me wonder, has that affected my eating habits? I do think it is real, the Clean Your Plate Club situation that she talked about that blew my fucking mind. I was like, oh my God, this is crazy. I don't know why my parents said there are starving kids in Africa. I didn't know why, until that podcast, when she said we used to ship the food to Africa in the 80s. I was like, what, we did?Lesley Logan 20:30  Right. My parents are the same thing, and we did ship it. We didn't ship the food that was on your table, though, but it caused me to feel like I have to eat everything on the plate. And now, you don't, I mean, don't be wasteful. Brad Crowell 20:42  But the idea was, because we were intentionally shipping food around to share the food with the world, we should be eating all of ours. And, you know, it was just an interesting idea. It comes from the World War One and World War Two, the Clean Your Plate Club, and they literally rationed food in the United States, and so that was a thing. And it's funny. To me, it's like the leftover hoarding is like a big thing from the Great Depression, because people wanted for everything. They had nothing and so they. Lesley Logan 21:13  And you might need it, you would never get rid of it, because you might not be able to get it. Yeah, and I do think that some of these things have been passed down without us knowing why. And here's the deal, obviously, don't be wasteful with food, but also like, you know, you start to learn like, oh we don't need to make that much food.Brad Crowell 21:27  Oh, I've got to eat everything on my plate. Fascinating that this is like a generational, passed on, generational thing, and today the meaning of it is completely disconnected with the intention of it originally, and so now it's just clean your plate, because that's what you're supposed to do, you know. And so we get into this habit of eating that isn't necessarily healthy from either a mental or a physical perspective. Lesley Logan 21:51  It's not helpful whether it's healthy or not, because maybe you're, maybe you're. Brad Crowell 21:55  It could be healthy if you're doing small portion sizes, but because in the United States, portion sizes are so huge, it might not be normal.Lesley Logan 22:02  I know. I was thinking about our dinner in Singapore, and I was, we're like, oh, these is like Vegas prices for this meal. When the food came out, I was like, this is not a Vegas plate. So Vegas prices, but we got, like.Brad Crowell 22:13  Smaller portions.Lesley Logan 22:15  But it was also enough. It was also enough. So I think that that's really true. I just all of this is not to say, like, what's healthy, what's not healthy. It's like, are you actually connecting to the food that you're eating, and do you know why you eat the way that you eat? I think these are really interesting questions to ask yourself, because if it is getting in the way from you having the life you want to live, or it's becoming a crutch of some kind, it's worth evaluating.Brad Crowell 22:38  Yeah. I mean, the why, it's the why are you eating? And you know, she said it could be because you're bored or sad or frustrated or happy celebrating. She highlighted that for many it's not about weight loss, but it's about feeling like they're the ones making the decision, and not the food making the decision for them, I think we need to put that in context. It's about feeling like they're the ones making the decisions, so probably like I'm deciding to eat now, it's not that the food is making decisions for them, but it's just about control.Lesley Logan 23:08  The habits that we create for ourselves, there's no such thing as a good or bad habit. There's also no good or bad foods, right? There's just is how you are eating and how is it affecting your life, in the way that makes you available to do the things you want to do. And so if you are someone who, like, literally is craving sugar and it's distracting you from the things you want to do, so much that you actually are, like, going out and hunting for sugar, which is like an actual thing, because it's an actual food addiction, because your gut starts to crave sugar and tells you this, and you cannot stop thinking about it. And so then you can't actually write the email to the person want to pitch an idea to, because you're like, I just need to get that. Well, that's affecting your life negatively. And these kinks can be a distraction from what makes us have the energy to want to work out our gut literally tells us a lot, like, our gut microbiome tells us a lot, and what you eat trains your microbiome. So it's a whole other thing. I just thought it was really cool.Brad Crowell 24:00  Stick around. We'll be right back. We're going to talk about those, be it action items, and we're going to dig into the hunger scale, which is pretty cool. All right, let's talk about those Be It Action Items. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Lisa Salisbury, she mentioned she teaches the hunger scale to her clients, and it goes from negative 10 all the way to positive 10. And she said, negative 10 is like starving yourself. Positive 10 is gorging, where you're very, very full. Negative 10 very, very hungry all the way to very, very full. And she said they're equal distance from zero, which is neutral.Lesley Logan 24:37  Which I loved. I loved a neutral, instead of it being like a one to a 10 or a zero to a 10, five is the place to be. I love that. She was like, no, I'm gonna be make this as a neutral.Brad Crowell 24:48  Yeah. And she said negative 10 and plus 10 are equally uncomfortable. Right? Well, first off, the purpose of it is to build awareness of your hunger and your fullness level throughout the day, right? So she actually charts it. She tells her clients, especially if you've been measuring your macros and you're used to tracking all the stuff and weighing things and whatever. Instead of tracking all that stuff, track your fullness level. And here's how to do it, before each male pause to assess your hunger on this scale, she says, start eating when you're feeling like a negative three, right? When you're just mildly hungry, that's the nicest time to start eating. Stop eating when you're at a plus three, which she describes as you're not really feeling any pressure, you're not wishing you had stretchy pants. You're just comfortable. And she mentioned there's a moment when the body takes a pause, and it's this organic thing where you're like, you know, I'm starting to feel satiated, right? She said, avoid eating when you're overly hungry, negative seven or below, or if you're too full plus seven or above. And you know, obviously, to avoid eating at negative seven, that means you have to have eaten sooner. If you're at a negative seven, you probably should be eating.Lesley Logan 26:00  But maybe, like, have a little snack before you like, sit down for a full meal. Brad Crowell 26:03  I found that interesting too. She had a whole comment on that. She said, why are we snacking? If we're hungry, we should eat a meal.Lesley Logan 26:10  Well, that is actually also interesting. I agree. I have a friend who has a bunch of kids, and she and her husband, they make meals for the family, right? And so one of our kids came home from school and was like, you know, hey, I'm hungry. Can I have this to eat? And so the dinner is at six. If you think that that's going to hold you over till six, then yes, but if you think that you're going to be hungry between that and six, then I want you to think about what would make you satiated till six. And they were like, oh, oh, this isn't gonna be enough. And they actually, like, made half a sandwich so that they were enjoying it. So anyways, I thought that was a cool way of looking at what are you snacking on? Do you need a snack or do you really need to eat? So my biggest takeaway, she advised on eating the amount that's right for your body, paying no attention to food scales, paying no attention to the scale in your kitchen. You can do this by just experimenting with bites. And she talked about the two bite challenge. So we have another challenge for you. Leave two bites at your plate at every meal and see how you feel looking at that food on your plate. Reflect on the experience. Do you feel satisfied or still hungry? Experiment and check in with your hunger afterwards. Remember that this isn't about wasting food forever. It's about learning what you need and putting yourself in charge of your portions. And I think this is also this is also just really cool, because we all need different things at different times in our life. So how you ate at 20 is gonna be different than what you need at 30, it's gonna be different what you need at 40, it's gonna be different during a crazy work schedule versus summer time, you know, vacation time. So I think it's just about connecting with your body and noticing, am I hungry? Really? Am I just bored? There's two bites on my plate. Am I full or am I hungry? Oh, I'm hungry. Okay, I'm not giving myself the portion sizes that I needed so that I would not be a negative seven when I wake up. So it's all just important information for you, so that you're not distracted by your tummy when you're trying to make things happen in this world. I'm Lesley Logan. Brad Crowell 27:58  And I'm Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 27:59  Thank you so much for joining us today. I hope this is a really amazing I hope this got you thinking about you and what you're eating and how you eat it and enjoy it. If you have questions about it, feel free to let us know. If you want to send this to a friend, that would be amazing. We're working really hard and going from a 1.5% podcast to a 1% podcast. We can only do that if you download it. So share this with a friend and until next time, Be It Till You See It.Brad Crowell 28:19  Bye for now. Lesley Logan 28:21  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. 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Are your eating habits helping or hurting your lifestyle? In this episode, Lesley Logan sits down with Lisa Salisbury, a health and weight loss coach, to discuss how we can redefine our relationship with food. Lisa shares insights into disordered eating, the history of the "clean plate club," and how to listen to your body's hunger signals without obsessing over diets. Tune in for practical, mindset-shifting strategies to enjoy food while making choices that truly serve you.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:Lisa's own journey from chronic dieting to mindful eating.Dieting for weight loss versus having a healthy relationship with food.How food connects people and why eating should be about enjoyment.The surprising history behind the "clean plate club" and its lasting effects.The signs of disordered eating and how to shift towards intuitive eating.How to identify hunger cues and stop eating before feeling overfull.The two-bite challenge: recognizing fullness without food guilt.Episode References/Links:Lisa Salisbury Website - https://wellwithlisa.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/well_with_lisaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/wellwithlisaLesley on Eat Well, Think Well, Live Well Podcast - https://beitpod.com/ep104Guest Bio:Lisa Salisbury is a former chronic dieter on a mission to help women stop obsessing about everything they eat and feel confident in their ability to lose weight without a diet app. She teaches them to stop counting and calculating all their food and check in with their body. Most of all, she helps women make their lives amazing so food doesn't have the job of comforter, compensator and celebrator. She hosts the top 100 podcast Eat Well, Think Well, Live Well. She is a certified Health, Life and Weight Loss Coach, with a BS in Health and Human Performance. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.DEALS! DEALS! DEALS! DEALS!Check out all our Preferred Vendors & Special Deals from Clair Sparrow, Sensate, Lyfefuel BeeKeeper's Naturals, Sauna Space, HigherDose, AG1 and ToeSoxBe in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramThe Be It Till You See It Podcast YouTube channelFacebookLinkedInThe OPC YouTube Channel Episode Transcript:Lisa Salisbury 0:00  Food has always brought people together, because you cook in big batches, and it's just kind of the way humans evolved to eat together. And so there is connection with food. And if we try to pretend that there isn't, I think it's just a losing battle.Lesley Logan 0:16  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:59  All right, loves, I'm gonna tell you right now that I am pleasantly surprised, amazed, like, excited for this episode that you're about to listen to. I'm gonna let you in a little secret. I do my very best not to have, like, a weight loss as a topic for being it till you see it, because there's just a lot around that, and it's complicated. And also, I don't want anyone out there thinking that weight loss or their weight is actually the thing that's keeping them from being it till they see it. But there are things around our health and wellness and how we eat that can be. And so today's episode, I really hope that you do listen to it and you're not turned off by if their weight loss was in the title, or anything like that, that you actually take a listen because, especially if you are around my age or a little bit older, our relationship with food and how food was used can be complicated, even if we think we have a great one. And today's guest is Lisa Salisbury, and she's an incredible podcast host. I was able to be on her podcast, and the thing that I really love the most about this is it's not about weight loss at all. She actually, multiple times encourage people to eat more, and I think her story will resonate with a lot of you as well. What this is is about how we can and it's not also about like thinking food is just this boring cardboard. It's about how we choose to eat and how we eat, and how we can really make our lives more full in a good way, and not through, like over full through food. So I'm just gonna stop talking, because her words are so beautiful, and she's so thoughtful, and she's incredibly well researched in what she is doing, and I got a whole history lesson in here, so I'm just gonna say freaking great, super awesome, super informative. And I hope this gives you the permission that you might need when it comes to, hey, sit down with your meals, or if you sit down with your meals, or if you needed to be reminded to eat more, or if you just needed permission, like my husband gave me, to just leave some food on the plate. So here is Lisa Salisbury. Lesley Logan 2:59  All right, Be It babe, I'm so excited to have this conversation. It's one we haven't had on the podcast before, and I think it's a really important one as a child from the 80s who was told to clean her plate because there's people starving in other places. It's interesting how that can affect how you how your whole life ends up being. And so I have Lisa Salisbury here. She is the host of Eat Well, Think Well, Be Well. And, nope, it's Eat Well, Think Well, Live Well. Let's get it right, Lesley. Anyways, we'll make sure that link is in the notes so it's just easy for you to find her amazing podcast. I was a guest on it, and I'm and so you can always start off with that episode. Lisa, thank you so much for being here. Can you tell everyone who you are and what you rock at? Lisa Salisbury 3:39  Yeah, great. Thanks for having me, Lesley. I, like you said, my name is Lisa Salisbury. I'm a health coach and weight loss coach and podcaster. I was a chronic dieter, as many, many of you, and like you said, people from the 80s. So, started dieting in high school, started having babies, then in my 20s, and so my weight was just on an absolute roller coaster. And it's really quite a long story, as it is, for a lot of people, of how they get into the health and fitness space, health world, any kind of that sort of influence, and it's just usually through your own experiences, which was the same for me. So I just realized, hey, I don't want to do this anymore. I don't want to diet anymore. And I got my health coaching certification. And even through that, I thought I wasn't dieting. I thought that my last ditch effort to quote-unquote lose all of that baby weight was macro counting. And so I thought I wasn't dieting because I thought, oh, this is okay, because I can eat whatever I want as long as it fits your macros. That's like their tagline, right?Lesley Logan 4:41  It's kind of the same thing with Weight Watchers. It's kind of like you can eat whatever you want as long as it's in your points. So it's kind of like that, yeah.Lisa Salisbury 4:46  Right. Yeah, totally. And so my acute study partner that I had during that health coaching course, she gently, so gently, during the eating disorder, we said, oh, is there anything that you're noticing about yourself here? When we were talking about orthorexia, and she was really sweet, and really just opened my eyes to the fact that I was so anxious about meeting my macros that it was really affecting the way I showed up in the world. And so the first time that I sat down and ate lunch without weighing my portions was kind of like mind blowing for me to be like, oh, I'll just let my body decide when I've had enough. There was actually a big increase in anxiety. But then over time, of course, as I let that go, I saw, you know, just a change in my health as far as mental health around food. And then I went on to start coaching, and realized that most of my clients needed help around not so much about what to eat, you know, give them a food plan, but why they were eating when they didn't really want to be eating. Why they were eating when they were bored, frustrated, sad, confused. Why they were eating when they weren't hungry. And so that's when I went and got my life coaching certification, and I really helped them figure out that emotional eating piece which can or cannot have anything to do with weight loss. I have several clients come to me that are just like, I just want to be healthier around my relationship with food. And so whether they lose weight or not is neither here nor there, because they just want to feel like they're the ones making the decisions, and not the food making the decisions for them. Lesley Logan 4:46  I love that you shared that last part about it's not necessarily about the weight loss for most people, it's like the relationship with food. My grandmother was a chronic dieter. Like, up 100 pounds down 100 pounds up, 100 pounds down. She was so pissed when they took Fin-Phen away from her. Like, she was like, this is the thing that worked. And I'm like, so it's killing people. They and they know it. Lisa Salisbury 6:29  Small detail.Lesley Logan 6:47  Yeah. And so, like, I grew up around that, that is what the word diet actually means. When it's, what diet actually means, it's like, how you eat, not just like that you're on a diet, we're, every any which way you eat is a diet, guys, it's just that it's like some but we are trained that that word means, you're on a diet, you're trying to lose weight. And so then, there's people who are like, well, I just want to love the body that I'm in, and you can but if food is dictating how you are doing your life, and when you do things in your life, that can be a problem in allowing you to live the best life that you want to live. I want to just go back to something really quickly, and then I have, okay, orthorexia for the people who don't know what that word is, can you share what that is? Lisa Salisbury 7:29  Yeah, that's kind of the obsession with eating healthy. So it's a fairly new eating disorder. In fact, I have to say, I'm not even sure if it's in the DSM yet, but it is being recognized as a real issue. So a lot of times, this is what we call just disordered eating. When you look at someone's nutrition, when they're like, here's what I ate today, and it's clearly, you know, from a list of 10 foods that are approved in their brains. That's orthorexia, having a lot of anxiety around, for example, I called a restaurant, I remember this particular time, they were a small restaurant, so they didn't have their nutritional information available to me, wasn't like a big chain, you know? And they're like, oh, if you email us, we can send it to you. And they didn't, and I called them several times to get it. That's orthorexia, right, to be so anxious that I need to put my macros in and hit it plus or minus five every single day. And some people think that's a great game. Some people are like, that's my favorite game with Tetris to play. Great. That's fine. You can absolutely count off macros and not have orthorexia, totally. That didn't work for me. My brain, I was like, I have to do this. And if I didn't, what was weird is I went to a lot of times, I would be like, well, I can't. And so now it's a cheat day. Now it's a eat whatever I want sort of day which is also disordered. Lesley Logan 8:56  Yeah, I feel like there's more people with disordered eating than maybe they recognize. You mentioned a few signs of orthorexia, and some of those equal disordered eating. Is there any other signs of disordered eating? And mostly because what I'm hoping for today is I've always tried to make sure that everyone feels super loved on this show, that every listener knows even if I'm a Pilates instructor, I'm not here to make anyone change their body. I'm here about moving people, because I know movement heals and it's mental health and it's all this stuff, but I also know that there are things that we do out of habits and especially around food, that can be affecting us, having an amazing mental health life, or having fun in our life, or actually focusing on other things in our life. So if you can talk about like, some of the signs of disordered eating that people might not necessarily recognize.Lisa Salisbury 9:42  I think having just a really small list of foods that you are able to consume. So if you're like, I only eat chicken and these two kinds of fish or so if your list is really small, if you're excluding foods that are considered whole foods. So if you're excluding things, especially entire groups of food, like all carbohydrates, or if you're like a potato, which is grown in the ground, is somehow bad for you, obviously barring allergy or, you know, insensitivity, that kind of thing. But if you've excluded several whole foods, that would be concerning. If you're excluding ultra-processed foods, that's great. Let's do that. Lesley Logan 9:58  You're fine, everyone. Lisa Salisbury 10:33  Yeah. But if we're like, hey, we're going to exclude all kinds of different whole foods, then that would be kind of a hallmark if you are eating on the clock. So if you are like, I cannot, should not, not supposed to those types of words, eat before my alarm goes off at 1 pm there's a difference between intermittent fasting and being starving and gritting your teeth until 1 pm until 2 pm, until that moment, right? So you have to really look and check in with yourself is, am I doing this because I really, actually feel amazing, or am I doing this because if I don't, anxiety will skyrocket, because if I don't, I will have somehow lost control. Or if I, does that make sense?Lesley Logan 11:19  It totally makes sense. Also, it makes sense because I've been listening to Mindy Pelz on her fast like a girl thing, which is, yeah. And I would listen to her thing in the way she describes how you should feel on the fast. And then she's also very careful to qualify, like, if you have somewhat disordered eating, you should be doing this as a professional, and not on your own. And what's interesting is, as I was doing the fast like a girl thing, I was very consciously aware, like, okay, how am I going to do this? So I don't have control issues around it, because having grown up with the history of my grandma being on a diet, off the diet, so then, of course, I was, I'm the girl who was pulling out the magazine articles on all the exercises and putting them in a binder to do all of them, and then totally eliminating whole food groups most of high school and college. So I'm just really aware that it's easy for me to go, oh, this is like, something like, it's healthy to do it, so I'm gonna do it like this, and then get controlled about it. So, like, okay, I'm just gonna interestingly pretend to do it and see how I feel. And she had these tools. If you do get hungry, but you're not famished and you just need, you can do a cup of coffee. And so I was trying it out, and I could tell the difference between being like, I am really, actually hungry right now and I need to eat something, versus I'm actually just bored right now because I normally eat at eight. Lisa Salisbury 11:19  Right, right, yeah. Lesley Logan 11:29  Which is a really fascinating thing, because it's like, okay, well, I could do other I could do other things, then, why am I choosing to eat at eight o'clock, versus like, so it's just a really interesting thing, because you can't, I can see how someone could over control the healthy intermittent fasting process and make it an unhealthy thing for them. So thank you for sharing that. I want to just like, pick your brain a little bit, because you have so much information around this. You know, so many people are raised where food is a reward for, like, getting good grades or you're feeling bad. So then there's food, and then we have to eat. Can we talk a little bit about relationship with food? And like, are we supposed to just be agnostic? How do we what are we supposed to feel with food? Because I think it's really interesting, right? It's like a fun thing. Like, I want to get some ice cream right now. Like, how are we supposed to think about food in our lives? Lisa Salisbury 13:21  It's such an interesting topic, because you'll find you know coaches who have trained at the same exact schools that I have will give you wildly different answers. Some people are like, food is fuel. That is it. You only eat it for fuel. And I have never, I tried that for a little while, and I never could get on board. I never could get on board with food as fuel, because the truth is, food is connection, and it always has been. Even in hunter-gatherer days, they ate together, right? I mean, I don't know, maybe the documentaries are incorrect. I wasn't there, but I think most tribal groups still ate together. Food has always brought people together, because you cook in big batches, and it's just kind of the way humans evolved to eat together. And so there is connection with food. And if we try to pretend that there isn't, I think it's just a losing battle. And so I have decided every time I eat I want it to be delicious, and when I think about food being fuel, that sounds like cardboard to me, right? Like, just hook me up to an IV, there's like. Lesley Logan 14:28  No one's ever been excited to go get filled. I mean, like, no one is excited to fill up their gas tank, right? If you think about it, how many of us are waiting until, like, I've got one mile left, I better go, You know what I mean? So it's not exciting, and not the food has to be exciting. But I do love that you brought up connection because I think so many of us lack that in our daily lives. So much stuff is like, I mean, we're here on Zoom, right? So much stuff is digital and virtual, and so there's not that space. But I also think how much we've lost the connection around the eating as well. People eat alone at work, they eat at their desk, you know what I mean, or they're at home, working remote. They're by themselves. And so that would be an interesting maybe goal. It's like, how many meals can you actually have sitting down with someone that you love or care about or want to spend time with?Lisa Salisbury 15:12  It's actually a huge point that I make with my clients, because when we're talking about waiting until we're hungry to eat, because that's the nicest time to eat, by the way, is when you're hungry, when you're just mildly hungry, that's the nicest time to start eating. And so we talk about, okay, what does your lifestyle look like? What time do you eat with a family? Do you eat with a spouse? And what time is that? And we adjust the rest of their day and the rest of their eating if need be around that piece, because the relationships come first. And so I think that's kind of another thing about food, is that we want to focus on, I actually want to have dinner with my family regardless of what we're eating. The important piece is that we, and I still insist on this, because I'm neurotic. We set the table placements and everything. And like my kids know how, every one of them knows how to set a proper table, like where the fork goes and the cup and everything, because we sit and have dinner as a family. And so because that is important to me, it's far more important than what we're eating. And so I want food to be enjoyable, but it's not just about the food and when you're eating, and it's only about the food, and it's only about how good the food tastes. That's when you overeat, that's when you take in too much, that's when you feel yuck afterwards. That's when you're like, because the truth is, it doesn't matter if you're trying to lose weight or if you're not trying to lose weight, even if you're trying to gain weight, like, if you're trying to gain muscle or whatever, overeating actually feels terrible. We pretend that it doesn't. We pretend that it's so fun. We pretend like, oh, this was like, amazing, and, oh, I'm stuffed. And we pretend to have a happy face. But inside, let's think about how your body feels. It's not good. Lesley Logan 16:15  It's not good. You don't even feel great the next morning, sometimes. Everyone loves Thanksgiving. I have to be so honest, I'm so grateful that my family is like, there's only four of us. It's not worth buying anything. Let's go to a restaurant. We have no leftovers. I love that, because there's a whole pressure around some of those holiday meals, like overeat. But it's true, and maybe we get this a good time to ask you, I don't actually people know when full is. Do you know what I mean? Like, I was listening to something about how, in Japan, they teach kids from the age of five how to eat until they're 80% full, how to know what that feels like. They, also, they take a bite of one thing, and they take a bite of a different thing and take a bite of a different thing, and so they're putting their fork down. They're enjoying the bite. They're enjoying the food. I don't eat, like that, I'm gonna eat all the salad, and then I'm gonna eat all the meat. I think that it has taken me, as a 41-year-old, oh, I'm full now, and to, like, stop eating no matter how delicious it is. And I think that's a really difficult thing. Like, where does that come from? Are we just so lacking and delicious food that we just keep going? Or, like, is it a learned behavior that we have?Lisa Salisbury 17:59  I definitely think it's learned behavior because if you watch a toddler eat, first of all, they're usually far too busy playing to eat. And then if you're like, Hey, come on, come on, you could drill them to the table when they're done, they're done, you cannot get that last bite of macaroni and cheese in them if they do not want to eat it. That's just it. When you're two, you actually are really good at hunger and fullness cues. I mean, really, babies, they don't stop nursing because the milk is out. They, the milk runs out because they've stopped nursing and trained, they train the mother, right? You, if you have been a nursing mother, or been associated or seen your sister, or whatever, their milk supply adjusts not immediately. I mean, I could have nursed triplets when I first had a baby, but eventually, it adjusts based on the child. And so we teach our children that you should eat past full a couple of ways. Number one, we offer them food and snacks to cure boredom and as rewards and to fix their owies, right? So we teach them that food is the answer to a lot of their emotional problems. I did this, too. I have four kids. I did it. I, no judgment, no shame. This is just what you do as a parent, because it works. It's fine, it's normal. Lesley Logan 18:00  Yeah, I have no judgment, because I have seen a crying kid sometimes, like on an airplane, like, how do we stop? Yeah.Lisa Salisbury 19:27  Yeah. Like, please give that kid some goldfish. So I think that's the first thing that we do as parents. And then the other thing that we do to keep our kids from paying attention and letting them go by their own physical fullness cues is the clean your plate. You've got to clean your plate. You have to eat this if you want dessert. No more potatoes, if you don't eat the broccoli and that sort of thing. And so it really kind of messes with because they're like, well, I want the ice cream. And so they force down whatever is on their plate. And then, put ice cream on top of that. And so they're like, well, the right thing is to feel this way, because this is how it feels when I get to eat what I want to eat, the ice cream. And so the, you know, cleaning your plate is, well, it's a tricky topic. Do you want me to get into that as well? Lesley Logan 20:17  I want because here's why, and this is for anyone listening, I think if you raised your kids this way, you shouldn't shame yourself about it, but I think it's good information, because it does, I swear it's ugly how when you're an adult, my husband, when we were first dating, I was like, I'm so full, and I would like, take another bite. And he's like, what are you doing? And I was like, well, I don't wanna waste the food. And he goes, you can just put it in a Tupperware. And I just started laughing. I was like, oh my God, I hear my parents, and my mom listens to this, so please don't get mad, but like, children are starving in Africa. You better eat your food. The young me didn't understand that the food on my plate is not going to any starving child. So like, it doesn't actually it's not being wasted at all. And so as an adult, I had to learn that because I was getting sick every night trying to finish the plate, and it really did affect my moods at night, my sleep at night. And those are the things, you guys, that if your sleep is affected, if your digestion system is not going well, that affects you from reaching the goals you have, because it becomes, your life starts to revolve around how you're feeling out of that one heavy or two heavy meals. And again, this is not a weight loss thing. This is a just a getting you, getting us a relationship around food that can allow us to live the life we want to live. So, I love to get into details of it. Lisa Salisbury 21:26  Yeah. The thing about your mom saying that, is that, isn't it crazy how many people just nodded their heads, and I just already know this, because we all use the same phrase. Why? This is what I was like. Why do we all use this phrase? Where did this come from? So I started to just like Google a little bit, and right at the very top of Google, you can Google it yourself. The Clean Plate Club was an actual club in World War One. It was a government program and was started up again in World War Two, and the reason for this, so Clean Plate Clubs were established in elementary schools. So your grandmother was likely exposed to that phrase as a government program as an elementary school student, because that's back when her eyes are like, getting so big.Lesley Logan 22:17  This is like that. I'm sure, I'm sure there's a reason that had to do with the war, but keep going. Lisa Salisbury 22:22  Yes, so okay, that's when, like, lunch ladies were actual, like making lunch back there, right? In actual kitchens. They weren't just serving up packaged foods like we get today. So they're making actual lunch. They're dishing up actual food. It's not that kids today don't get actual food, but I just mean, like dishing up a portion of meatloaf, right? And the idea was, the child would say, this is how much I want. And then when they would finish their plate and be part of the Clean Plate Club that indicated, I took the right amount for me. And there were rations. We were trying to conserve food, because for them, there were starving children in Europe. There was war-torn countries that we were trying to help, and we were shipping food to Europe. So the less that we could waste here really did help the European nations at that time, but as time went on, we weren't sending food to those nations, and we have more abundance in this country. And we do have the ability to send food in the 80s to Africa or to the other, you know, China, I got that one a lot, too, and still, we can waste a few bites of our food without that affecting it, because we're not on rations anymore. There were true rations in World War Two. Like, my grandma told me, they came around and asked, how much do you have of this and that and the other? And it's a story that sticks in my head, because she said, when they came around and they asked me how much sugar I had, I said I didn't have any, because I took all the sugar on my shelf, and I made sugar syrup, and I canned it so that I would have sugar syrup to can my peaches when it was time. And then I got my full ration of sugar so I could also make a jam. Poor woman, she was trying to, like, conserve food and do all her canning, and try and do that with, on sugar rations. But that's why I know they came around and asked, because. So there really were rations at that time. Lesley Logan 24:21  So they were trying to keep, make sure that you're not, like, saying, I need a cup, and you only used a quarter. And it's like, well, we're in a, you don't need another because you're not using your.Lisa Salisbury 24:21  Right. Lesley Logan 24:29  So this is very fascinating. This is interesting because they were actually like, kind of teaching people, I want this much meatloaf, and then I ate that much meatloaf. So I didn't waste anything, but I didn't ask for more than I needed, which is very different than how it you know, just like everything, it's like the game of telephone. How it translated to, which is, we aren't on rations anymore, but you should still clean your plate, because I always clean my plate, and we are not teaching kids how to pick a portion that they can then eat. Lisa Salisbury 25:00  Well, portions, too, are such a mess, which I want to get into in a second, but I will say we do a lot of these things. This is one of my favorite jokes. I'm pretty sure I read it in the Reader's Digest when I was a kid. They're having a big family dinner, and the granddaughter is the one who's hosting. She's an adult, and she had cut off the edges of the ham, and her mom said, Why'd you cut off the edges of the ham? And she goes, I don't know, because you always did it. And the mom goes, well, I did it because my mom did it. And Grandma was, like, I only did it because it didn't fit in the pan, right? Like, we need to stop doing things because the ham didn't fit in the pan for our grandmothers, right? The problem is, in the 80s, a bagel was about three inches across. And in 2016 there was a big study done, and they called this portion distortion. So, in 2016, bagels averaged six inches across. We still consider that a portion. A bagel is a portion, right? So when you're like, well, we've got to teach kids what portions are. They don't even know what portions are appropriate for their bodies, because they go to a fast food restaurant and they're like, here is a portion of fries. But if you look at the nutrition label for what they are serving you as a portion of fries, it might be considered two or even three servings, right? So a serving size is much different than what we consider a portion. If you ever looked at the serving size of cold cereal, no, no teenage boy eats a serving size for cereal. Lesley Logan 26:26  And here's why, here's what I noticed, guys, because in my 20s, trying to lose the Freshman 25 that I gained. I was like, I was doing the portion control situation. And I was like, let's say, a three-fourths of a cup. That was like, that's mostly what it is for cereal. And I'm like, how do you even measure that? You have a cup, a half a cup, a quarter. I do two measuring cups, and then I get this little itty-bitty, like, you couldn't fill up on that if you wanted to. Lisa Salisbury 26:52  No, no. So we have all this portion distortion. And so we go to restaurants, and they're like, here's a portion. They never once asked how hungry I was. And if my husband and I ordered the same thing, our plates look exactly the same, even though he's six-five and, you know, 215, I am not that size. I do not need the same size portion, serving size that he does. And also, if I haven't eaten all day and he just ate lunch, maybe I am going to eat more than him. So there's just so many factors about what you're going to eat at that meal, and the restaurant never asks you. They just bring out the portion, right? So we have to learn to, like your husband said, put it in a Tupperware, put it in a to-go box. Or if it's a salad and it's dressed, or it's salmon, or it's not going to keep we have to be okay with leaving it behind. And it wasn't our job, wasn't our fault. If you asked for a half portion, would the restaurant even do it? I don't know. Maybe. You're still going to pay the same. It's not about the money you're paying for the experience, which goes back to food being as a positive part of relationship and connection. My husband and I went out to dinner last Friday for a date night. It didn't matter that we ate two different things. It didn't matter that I didn't finish mine and brought some home and he didn't finish his, but he decided not to bring it home. That's not what we were paying for. We were paying to not do the dishes. I was paying to not have the mental work of thinking of what to make and then making it and then cleaning it up. I'm the primary cook and cleaner in our house. Like it's fine, that's, he does other things. I'm not mad about it, but that's mental load. You're paying for all of that when you go out, you're not paying for three or four or 10 ounces of French fries? Lesley Logan 28:45  Yeah, I am obsessed with this conversation, because I love the permission that you're giving every single person here. And this is like, it's an interesting way. It's just such an interesting way to think about all the different things that we do, and why do we do it. And I feel like that's like, kind of your way that you work with your clients. It's like, it's not about the diet and it's not about the weight loss, it's about understanding the choices that you're making and why you're making them, so that they're your choices and you're not being controlled by your choices. Am I correct? Lisa Salisbury 29:14  Totally. Yeah. Lesley Logan 29:14  Yeah. I guess the next question I have is, and maybe this is something you just work with people on is, how do we understand, in a sense it's going to sound so stupid, but only because I feel like someone's listening like, going, okay, that's me. What is the before feeling full feel like? Do you know what I mean? Because if we know that it takes forever, many minutes, to get from my mouth to my stomach, what are those signs? Because my friends used to make fun of me, because in college, I would pull out my napkin and put the death blanket on the meal, because I was trying to teach myself I'm getting full, and so I'm going to put the death blanket on. Maybe people are wondering what those signs are, what's their body telling them so that they can start to think about, do I need this other bite? Or can I take this home? Or can I just leave it here? Lisa Salisbury 29:54  Yeah, totally. So I teach this as what I call a hunger scale. If you were to Google that you'll see lots of different versions of them. Most go from one to 10. I use a hunger scale that goes from negative 10 through zero to positive 10. And the reason is because negative 10 is very, very hungry and positive 10 is very, very full. They are equal distant from zero, which is neutral, because they're equally uncomfortable, right? Like I said before, positive 10, being super full seems like it's fun. It seems like it's fun to be like, roll me out of this restaurant. But it's uncomfortable when we're focusing just on how we feel in our bodies and not how we're beating ourselves up in our brains about it. That's a whole nother thing. But when we just focus on our bodies, they're equally uncomfortable. And then as we get closer to that neutral, that zero, where we're neither full nor hungry, we don't feel food in the stomach. We're not feeling like pressure, but we're also not hungry at all. That's zero. We want to spend most of the time at that point, right? So you want to wait until you're at a, what I call negative three to eat. So this is true signs of physical hunger. We're like, oh, feeling really light. Very first startings of your stomach, like turning a little bit, oh, I'm empty here. The reason this is the nicest time to start eating is because if you wait and get really hungry, when you wait and you're like, at a negative seven or eight, and you're cramped up. You put food in that cramped up stomach, and it cramps worse. And then it's, do you know what I'm talking about? Lesley Logan 31:25  I do know, sorry about when you're like, yes, and also, then you're more uncomfortable, because you're almost like, you're eating faster, I don't know, like, it's like, oh my God, I just need to get this in me because I'm so famished. And then you, you don't even really, you don't even feel zero happen. You just get past it real quick. And then you're uncomfortable the other way. That's how, that's my experience.Lisa Salisbury 31:45  Totally. And so if we can catch it at just a negative three, and then we want to eat until we're at a positive three. So this is really not technical. I call this a meal. The reason I make a joke of that is because in every diet community out there, they're like, here's what to do if you're hungry, and they suggest this 100 calorie snack, 100 calorie snack packs. I mean, you get on Pinterest and you're like, snacks for weight loss. It's like, why? Why do we need a snack? If you're hungry, then we want to sit down and eat a meal. If you, if you get to the end of the day and you're like, gosh, I just was hungry all day. Look back. Did you just snack all day or did you ever wait for hunger, sit down, get out a place mat, get out a napkin, actually eat a meal until you are comfortable, and then get up and move on with your day. I guarantee, the solution for hunger and for being hungry all day is to eat a meal. Okay.Lesley Logan 32:46  Yeah, I love, I love this. I also love, I love it's like, like, not pomp and circumstance, but I really love that you're like, put a placement down, sit down, have a meal. My husband and I have lunch at not always together, but we eat our lunch at the dining room table in our house. We work from home, and we don't eat it at our desks. We eat it as much as possible at the table, with like the placemat and with the things, because it is, it's an event, and it's a pause, and it's a time to focus on that. And the next goal would be to put the phone down. That'd be great. But you know, like we're getting there, we're getting there, and I think that's an important thing. But I love that you're bringing up those, those snacks, because also, you guys, just eating a meal, or eating like half a sandwich, like making half the sandwich, you are gonna give your body exactly what it needs. It's not a distraction. Again, we're being it till we see it. If we're feeling hungry all day long, that is taking up space in your brain from other things.Lisa Salisbury 33:42  Totally. Yeah. So when you get to that positive three, here's some of the ways you're going to know it. Number one, you're going to feel like kind of a there's called a sigh. You're going to feel your body take a breath. Watch for that. That's often the time where things are shifting around. You're getting too satisfied. When you're at a positive three. You're not using the words full, stuffed. You're not feeling pressure, a lot of discomfort. You don't have to unbutton your pants. You're not wishing for stretchy pants. Okay, it's before that. So if you get to that point, you're like, oh, okay, this is, this is not a positive three. I'll try again tomorrow. It's no big deal. Experiment with this. When I assign this to my clients, when I give them the hunger scale, and I'm like, I want to see hunger scale numbers on your food journal, where they just like, write it down, you know, I was at a negative two and positive five or whatever, if they come back to me and every single meal says negative three, positive three. I'm like, I'm sorry you did not do the assignment, because the assignment is to experiment with it, which means you're going to take two bites less. You're going to leave two bites on your plate and see how that feels, and then in an hour, if you're like, yeah, actually, I really am still hungry. That wasn't quite enough. Fine. Eat more. But you can't know what your positive three is if you've been over-eating consistently, you can't really know what it is until you gradually get down to it. Yeah, the first couple days, you might overshoot, and then you might undershoot, and that's okay, because we live in a world where there is food on every corner. Right. There's no more scarcity. We don't live in caves and tribes anymore, but our brains, unfortunately, have not caught up with that and so we have to teach them that food's always available. Lesley Logan 35:30  I love your permission to experiment and be curious, because I do think it is going to require, it's part of just being curious in our bodies, and that's something I'm like, really big, and that's why I love my Pilates because it's a way for me to be curious in my body. This is about being curious, not being perfect. This is about kind of understanding, and especially if you've never figured out what portions of food are going to put you in that positive three when you come at a negative three, versus what portions of food are you going to need if you're coming to negative five, these are good information to know, because then when you go out and you pick the meal, you can actually make that decision for yourself, and you can enjoy the company you're with, as opposed to being so focused on how many bites you're having or the macros like, my God, I could never. I couldn't. My friend is a macro coach, and I try, I literally try. I lasted one day, and I'm spending more time thinking about my food than I am anything else. And no offense to people who love their macros. Again, if it's working for you, that's great. But I think that what I truly love about what you're saying here and what your mission is is really to help people go back to food being part of the connection that they're trying to make in this world, and also really understanding what their needs are and meeting their body's needs.Lisa Salisbury 36:38  Yeah, totally. And when we appreciate food for what it is and for the relationships that we're forming when we eat together, we just don't require the need of food to be our comforter, compensator, celebrator, all the things that we use food for, we can drop all of that and still enjoy food at mealtime. Still be like this food is delicious, and still, sometimes, you know, we can eat the cookie or the breads or whatever you've previously said is off limits when we are eating these things in the right portions for our body. So most of the time, you feel gross when you eat those chocolate chip cookies, not because you had one, because you had four or five.Lesley Logan 37:24  Yeah, on a full stomach, because you finished your plate. Lisa Salisbury 37:27  Yeah, yeah. Right? So we're like, oh yeah, sweets, they make me feel sick. Do they? Or did you just not leave room in your hunger scale for them? Like, if you stop, if you're like, oh hey, it's a dessert night, because, for whatever reason, you know, you made dessert or, I mean, I had fresh plums coming out my ears. We have this tree that reaches across our yard, and I swear, we get more plums than the neighbor does that actually grows the tree. And so, you know, I make a plum, a plum cobbler, so it's a dessert night. I keep that in mind when I'm eating dinner, because I'm like, I want to enjoy the plum cobbler, and so I include it as part of my hunger scale with that whole meal. Lesley Logan 38:07  Lisa, thank you for opening our eyes up, because there's a lot that we have all learned here today. It's been permission-giving and also fun and a way to be curious. And I love your hunger scale. So you've given us so much, we'll take a brief break and then find out how people can find you, follow you and work with you. Lesley Logan 38:24  All right, Lisa, where do you hang out? Where can people connect with you more?Lisa Salisbury 38:27  So mostly, I'm on Instagram that's Well_With_Lisa, well with Lisa with those spaces in there and a lot of Instagram links you back to my podcast. I share a lot of the podcast content on Instagram, and that's Eat Well, Think Well, Live Well on any of your favorite podcast platforms. Lesley Logan 38:46  Awesome. Okay, you've given us a lot. Actually, you've given us some amazing stuff. I know my overachiever perfectionists are already writing down the hunger scale, but bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps people can take to be it till they see it, what are some of those that you have for us? Lisa Salisbury 39:01  Okay, so I'm just all about eating the amount that's right for your body, paying no attention to food scales, paying no attention, like, to your the scale in your kitchen. So I think you can do this by just experimenting with bites. Leave two bites behind at every meal this week, and experiment with being the person who is allowed to waste food, because that's very tricky sometimes, and so one or two bites is not going to make a difference much on your hunger, but it's kind of like being it till you see it, meaning you're like, not quite using the hunger scale, but you're experimenting with it. And so that's one of my favorite challenges for my clients, is the two bite challenge. We leave two bites at dinner, every meal if you want, primarily just dinner and see how you feel, looking at that food on your plate, and then also checking in with your hunger. Maybe next week you're going to dish up two bites less. I don't know. Maybe you actually needed more food, so next week you're going to dish up two bites more. But just experiment with it and allow yourself to leave food behind and just really check in and see how that feels. Lesley Logan 40:16  I love this. I really do. I think the easy, wonderful challenge that's not going to be easy for some people, but it's going to be possible. I should say, that's going to be possible for people, it's not enough to go buy out, to go buy anything. It's something that you're already doing. And I also think how cool that once you start to figure out what you need, and each day may be different, like you might need more, might need less. It's not like you're wasting food forever. You're actually going to start to learn what you need, and so you're giving people so much permission and power and putting it back in their hands. So thank you so much, Lisa, for being here. Thank you for all of your tips. I think this is going to be really helpful. Also, I think, for parents who have kids, what a wonderful way to help them understand, you know, their own figuring out, like, how hungry are you? I had a girlfriend whose kids would come and go, hey, I'm hungry. Can I have a snack? And she's like, okay, dinner is going to be in two hours. So whatever snack you choose, make sure it's going to sustain you for two hours. Shouldn't say ruin dinner. She always would say, like, let's make sure it's going to sustain you for two hours, so we're not going to need another snack before then. And she really helped them learn, like, which choice should I have? Should I have the grapes or should I have the beef jerky? She helped them figure that out. So I think that this is really fun information that people can use in their own lives first and then also with the people around them. So thank you, Lisa. Lesley Logan 41:26  You guys, how are you going to use these tips in your life? Make sure you let Lisa know. Let the Be It Pod know. Share this with a friend who needs to have, you know that friend who, like, is annoying to go to restaurants with, that one that will only go to one restaurant because that's one that she can eat at. You can share this with her, and she won't find out till right now why you did that. So, all right, loves, until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 41:50  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. 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Send us a textWelcome to a “Spring Cleaning” edition of my Ask Whatever series! I'm continuing to tackle a backlog of listener questions, diving deep into weight loss myths, mindset shifts, and practical strategies to help you take control of your weight loss journey. I cover everything from making simple food swaps, to overcoming emotional eating, staying consistent, and dealing with the societal pressures around weight loss. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the weight loss process or discouraged by past failures, I hope this episode will give you the clarity and motivation you need to keep pushing forward. Tune in to hear about:• Why the diet industry overcomplicates weight loss and how to simplify it. • The psychological and societal factors that make weight loss harder than it needs to be.• A Good For You Gladys Question of the Week!• The importance of consistency in food choices and how to stay on track despite temptations. • Navigating special occasions, like birthdays, without derailing your progress. • How to adjust your calorie intake as you lose weight and why recalculating is key. • Dealing with strong evening cravings and strategies to prevent binge eating. • The impact of mindset on long-term success and how to break the cycle of self-sabotage. • Handling weight regain without shame and shifting your perspective to maintain motivation.No one said it would be easy, but I can tell you that it's worth it. If you're looking for a supportive community to stand behind you, check out my resources below! So keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated, and don't give up. You've totally got this!Got your own Ask Whatever question? Send me DM on Instagram @Charlotteskanes or email me to charlotte@disruptingobesity.com!Episodes Mentioned:073 9 Ways to Maintain Your Weight LossLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Send us a textWelcome back to another classic Ask Whatever episode, where I'll be answering a whole back log of listener and follower questions! From calorie deficit 101, to staying motivated and handling social triggers, I'm diving deep into strategies that have worked for me and thousands of others not only in losing the weight and keeping it off, but ultimately changing your relationship with food. So tune in to hear the questions and topics I'll be covering today:• What exactly is a calorie deficit, and how do you achieve it without feeling deprived?• Why gradual calorie reduction works better than drastic cuts for long-term success.• How to stay motivated when the scale isn't moving and progress feels slow.• The truth about self-sabotage and how to recognize when you're getting in your own way.• How to handle eating out and social events without ruining your progress.• Why the week before your period can be the hardest time to stick to your plan – and how to manage it.• What to do about loose skin and how to feel confident in your body.• Setting boundaries with friends who constantly talk about weight and body image.I have so many resources outside of this podcast if you're ready to take another small step closer to achieving your weight loss journey goals that you can find below! So keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated, and don't give up. You've totally got this!Episode Mentioned:039 Ask Whatever VIII: Common Calorie QuestionsLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text!Have you ever struggled with making excuses, especially when it comes to your health, finances, or relationships? Or maybe you've been trying to build better habits but just can't seem to stay disciplined?If so, you're not alone. But here's the good news: discipline is a skill you can develop. In this week's episode of the Reshape Your Health Podcast, we're diving into the powerful quote that inspired me to focus on discipline for the year:"Excuses make today easier, but tomorrow harder. Discipline makes today harder, but tomorrow easier."In this episode, I'm breaking down why discipline is your secret weapon for long-term success and how simple actions, when compounded, can make a massive difference in your health, finances, relationships, and overall well-being.

Send us a textIn this episode, we're wrapping up our three-part series on debunking modern diet myths. If you missed Part 1 & Part 2, don't worry, you can dive right in with this one! Today, we're tackling even more misconceptions that might be keeping you from achieving sustainable and completely attainable weight loss. From the truth about “negative-calorie foods” to the myth of slow metabolisms, I'm breaking down why these beliefs are misleading and what actually matters for your weight loss journey. This episode is packed with practical advice to help you rethink your approach to weight loss and let go of outdated beliefs that make the journey harder than it needs to be. Tune in to hear more about:• Why the idea of negative-calorie foods is a myth.• The truth behind hunger and why you don't have to feel hungry to lose weight.• How dairy can fit into a weight loss plan without being cut out entirely.• Why metabolism is rarely the real reason for stalled weight loss.• The reality of eating out while losing weight. (You don't have to give up your favorite food!)• Why weight loss isn't linear and how to stay motivated through plateaus.• The importance of managing emotional hunger, not just physical hunger.If you want to learn more about my membership and other helpful resources, click here & check out the links below! Remember: keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated, and don't give up. You've totally got this!Episodes Mentioned:Part 1 090 Debunking Diet MythsPart 2 091 Debunking Diet Myths 2On Self Sabotage: 089 A Look InsideLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Send us a textThis week we are continuing with my series on debunking common diet myths! (Check out Part 1 here!) There's a lot of misinformation floating around when it comes to weight loss and I'll be tackling more of the biggest modern diet myths that I know are holding people back. From the truth about protein and fasting, to the reality behind crash diets and sugar myths, I'm covering key misconceptions that might be hindering your weight loss journey rooted in lies! Sustainable weight loss isn't about extreme restrictions, but it's about understanding what truly makes a difference. So join me as I break down:• The myth that healthy eating has to be boring and bland.• Why fasting doesn't detox your body. • The truth about protein and whether eating more really means faster fat loss.• Why you don't need to eat every two to three hours to boost your metabolism.• The dangers of crash diets and why they never work long-term.• Why you absolutely can eat sugar and desserts and still lose weight.• The false belief that calories from drinks don't count.• Does apple cider vinegar melt belly fat?• Why meal replacement shakes aren't a sustainable weight loss solution.• How the number on the scale isn't the only way to measure success.So let this episode be a reminder to keep pushing forward, trust the process, and don't let outdated myths stand in your way! Until next time, keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated, and don't give up. You've totally got this!Episodes Mentioned:Last Week's Episode: 090 Debunking Diet MythsLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Send us a textOccasionally I get asked why I don't do live Q&A's anymore, and that's because I do them for my membership, upwards of 3 hours a week! So in this episode, I not only want to give you an inside look at the in-depth topics I can really explore when talking about them within my membership, but also share clips from actual Q&A's and questions I've been speaking about recently. I touch on decision fatigue, self sabotage, what I mean when I say “small incremental changes” and what “just less of it” you should really focus on when it comes to the awareness you need on your weight loss journey. Tune in to hear more about:• Why having a plan can help and limit decision fatigue when it comes to what you are eating.• Why not creating a plan can be a form of self sabotage.• How you can use small incremental changes to figure out what you need to satisfy your food cravings and hunger.• How “Just Less Of It”(JLOI) disrupts diet culture is the key to sustaining your weight loss.• Why there is nothing wrong with finding joy in food.If you want to learn more about my membership and other helpful resources, click here & check out the links below! Until next time, keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this! Episodes Mentioned:079 My Social Media SolutionLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagram...

Nadège Saysana, known as Nan, is a former English teacher from Paris who turned her personal struggles into a passion for helping others achieve the same kind of transformation she's experienced. She's a certified Life and Weight Loss Coach through The Life Coach School and Corinne Crabtree's No BS Weight Loss University.Nan's journey started with stress-eating, and she gets it. She's been there—feeling like food had a hold on her. But today? She's no longer binge eating or battling cravings. She sticks to her food plan effortlessly—chocolate included (because, yes, she knows life's too short not to enjoy your favorites).At 50, Nan has also accomplished a dream she thought was out of reach—becoming a bodybuilder. She dropped three dress sizes along the way, and she's determined to stay strong, fit, and vibrant for as long as possible, inspired by her 105-year-old grandmother.Over the past five years and a half, Nan has coached around 50 clients a week through The Life Coach School, helping them stop binge eating, overcome cravings, get rid of procrastination and stick to their goals. Her approach is straightforward, compassionate, and grounded in mindset shifts that make real, lasting changes. She's helped clients lose weight, build muscle, reduce inflammation, and take control of their health—and, most importantly, feel proud of who they are around food.Based in Paris, Nan works with English-speaking clients from all over the world, with her adorable cat Eva by her side. Her philosophy is simple: Change doesn't have to be hard. With the right mindset and tiny, healthy habits, transformation is not only possible—it's inevitable.STEP 1 - Let's connect!Email: nscoaching@outlook.frLinkedIn: Nadège (Nan) SaysanaWebsite: www.TheCravingsCoach.frInstagram: Nan.Saysana.CoachingYouTube: Nadege Saysana CoachingSTEP 2 - I'm on a personal mission to empower overeaters around food - check out the free resources that are relevant to you:- 5 simple steps to not stress eat tonight https://nadege-saysana-coaching.ck.page/b33737ad80- 3 easy steps to stick to your chocolate plan today https://nadege-saysana-coaching.ck.page/5416ffba36Need personalized support? Book a Free Crave Control Call: https://calendly.com/nadege-saysana/consultation

Send us a textThe world and every single Gladys out there wants you to believe that processed foods are evil, and I'm here to tell you they are not! In this episode of Disrupting Obesity, I'll be talking about why I think processed foods can actually be helpful when you are trying to lose weight. Maybe they have never been your go-to at the grocery store, but if they are and you've been struggling to avoid them without guilt, this episode is for you! Join me as I dive into the reasons I believe I couldn't have lost my weight without eating processed foods and tune into to hear more about:• What I actually mean when I refer to “processed foods.”• Why I chose processed foods for their convenience at this particular season of my life.• Why being told to “just eat healthier” or clean doesn't always work when it comes to weight loss.• You shouldn't limit yourself to just the “diet” options of processed foods.• How eating processed foods helps calories counting fatigue and allows you to feel indulgent sometimes! We all have our reasons for why we eat what we eat, and as long as you're in a calorie deficit- that can be whatever you want, especially while you work on your mindset and healing your relationship food! I have a ton of more resources below if you are looking to feel supported on your weight loss journey! So keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this! Episodes Mentioned:• 012 The 3A Way• 005 Comfort, Reward, Cope Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagram...

In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause interviews, Heather Deba, the founder of HD Body Academy.  Heather has helped 22K women regain control of their metabolisms and achieve ideal weight.  She's helping women learn how to study their body to reset their metabolism and maintain weight loss.  Heather helps her clients find value in working on the nervous system aspect of metabolism alongside sleuthing out your metabolism.   What You'll Learn In This Episode: How women over 40 increase their metabolism How to gain muscle fasted while skipping endless hours at the gym How to reset metabolism and stop yoyo dieting Why Heather doesn't recommend quick jumps up in calorie intake like in reverse dieting  Why prolonged caloric deficit on top of working out leads to weight gain A cost effective way to figure out your metabolic rate Why Heather sees food sensitivities as a sign of stress on the body Resources From The Show: Mind Metabolic Boost Kit - @heatherdeba on Instagram - DM her "NewYear" and she will send the kit to you.  Message Heather on Instagram @heatherdeba

In this episode, Tina chats with Max Lowery to uncover the real reasons behind your weight loss struggles—and how to break through them. From escaping all-or-nothing thinking to applying the minimum effective dose for lasting results, Max shares powerful mindset shifts and practical strategies. Tune in to learn how to sidestep common post-weight loss pitfalls and implement two simple yet effective hacks to make your journey smoother. Here's what you'll learn: 5 root causes of common weight loss struggles How all-or-nothing thinking sabotages your progress and how to break free Why shifting your identity is key to sustainable weight loss Why the minimum effective dose is more effective than overhauling your lifestyle How to stay consistent when progress feels slow or stalled Common mistakes women make after losing weight and how to avoid them Two powerful weight loss hacks you can start using today Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake Pinterest: Carrots 'N' Cake Hormone Testing & Nutrition Coaching https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/ About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N' Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals. Connect with Max Lowery: https://2mealday.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/max.lowery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxloweryofficial Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@max.lowery About Max Lowery: Max Lowery is a Weight Loss Coach and Behavioral Change Expert, dedicated to helping busy women over 40 achieve sustainable weight loss without extreme diets or punishing exercise routines. As the creator of the LIVE 360 program and the Never Diet Again Method, Max focuses on uncovering the root causes behind weight struggles, including emotional eating, negative self-talk, identity, and limiting beliefs. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the psychological aspects of weight loss, Max provides a clear, step-by-step approach that helps clients shift their mindset, rebuild self-worth, and develop lasting habits. His philosophy rejects conventional diet culture, emphasizing moderation, mindfulness, and balance. Max's work empowers clients to lose weight while enjoying the foods they love and creating a lifestyle they can sustain for the long term

Send us a textWe've made it to the final episode in my 3 part Ask Whatever series, solely focused on all things intermittent fasting! I'm finishing off my long list of almost every question I've been asked on this topic and I am excited to answer anything and everything! Catch up on Part 1 and Part 2 if you missed them and report back here! In this specific episode, I'll talk about a variety of areas surrounding fasting, from staying motivated, to understanding the consistency and flexibility of your fasting window to ultimately why I am so passionate about sharing why and how intermittent fasting has helped my weight loss journey and relationship with food. Dive into this episode to hear more questions like:• How to deal with social pressures or judgement from others from fasting.• How to stay motivated when intermittent fasting and the scale isn't moving.• Establishing your eating window and if it has to be the same every day.• Are there foods or exercises that go best with intermittent fasting success?• My honest story with gaining my weight back the second time and why I incorporated fasting. • Am I afraid I'll never have a “normal” relationship with food after fasting?If you have an idea or topic for a future episode you think I haven't covered yet, send me a message through my website or my instagram @CharlotteSkanes! And remember: keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this! Episodes Mentioned:• Part 1: 085 Ask Whatever XXVII Intermittent Fasting 1• Part 2: 086 Ask Whatever XXVIII Intermittent Fasting 2Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagram...

Send us a textI am back with the second episode of this 3 part Ask Whatever series all about intermittent fasting. I've taken over 100+ follower questions I've received on this topic, broken them down, sorted them (some nice and some not so nice) and I'm answering them off the cuff! Check out part one here if you missed it! In this episode, I'll go over some ways to gradually transition into intermittent fasting, how to make it work if you have social events or an inconsistent schedule and my honest thoughts on why I've incorporated this helpful tool into my own weight loss  journey. Tune in to hear more questions like:• How can I make fasting work with a busy schedule, social events, while travelling or on vacation?• How do I transition to intermittent fasting without feeling overwhelmed or deprived?• Does this tool work for people who have to lose a lot of weight?• What happens if I break my fast early and how to stop feeling guilty?• Does fasting mean less cooking or that you're  just skipping meals? (Spoiler: No!)• Why am I “actually” intermittent fasting and talking about it on the podcast and on socials? I hope this episode brings you one step closer to learning the truth about intermittent fasting and whether or not it might be the right tool for you as you stay in a caloric deficit to lose weight. If you're still struggling, check out my resources below for more information! Till next time,  keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this!Episodes Mentioned:• Part 1: 085 Ask Whatever XXVII Intermittent Fasting 1• 012 The 3A WayLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagram...

Fasting Consistently, is that a struggle for you? Like many other folks I talk to, you're probably used to many failed attempts with previous methods, due to diet culture, etc. This week's episode, we will discuss, what I feel, are the 3 big reasons why you're probably experiencing a bit of struggle with staying consistent in your fasting journey, and how you can overcome them. Are you seeking a supportive hand on your fasting journey?  I'm here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need!  ACCESS YOUR FREE FASTING GUIDE, join The Fasting Support Club, Read my blog, and MORE: TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com 

Send us a textWelcome to the first Ask Whatever episode of the new year! If you're not familiar, Ask Whatever is a series where I answer questions listeners have sent me, but this time I'm changing it up slightly! I'll be breaking down the next 3 episodes in a series of every question I've received on the topic of: intermittent fasting. I'll answer some helpful beginner questions, like why and how I've used it, while also saving the last half for some more challenging questions from my favourite listeners of the “Gladys” variety. I'll share why intermittent fasting is best done gradually and how to use awareness to find if this tool might work for you! Tune in to hear me dive more into questions like:• Why did I choose to use intermittent fasting in my weight loss journey and what is it exactly?• Is this sustainable for long term weight loss or is it just another fad and toxic trend?• Different types of intermittent fasting and how to find what is a right fit for you.• Why you need to still be in a calorie deficit and tracking when fasting.• Can intermittent fasting affect emotional eating patterns and my own personal story with that.• The biggest misconceptions and myths about intermittent fasting when it comes to “skipping meals”.• My biggest reason behind wanting to help other people and share this information.I hope this episode was helpful if you've ever considered introducing intermittent fasting into your weight loss. Stay tuned for the next 2 episodes in the series! As always, keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this! Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagram...

Send us a textIf you're new to this podcast, you should know that I don't usually talk about specific food choices or examples of what I ate to lose weight, because I believe in losing weight by eating whatever you want, just less of it (also known as being in a caloric deficit!) In this episode I'll talk more about why I won't tell you what you “should” eat, share a quick background on my journey in extreme weight loss twice, the changes I made and what I do now to keep it off in regards to my own food choices. I'll also share my philosophy on what I think is best to keep in mind when it comes to things like low calorie options and food swaps! Tune in to hear more about:• Why it's not about the food: the teaching vs give a man a fish metaphor.• The weird rules I had while I was losing weight in the buzz of low calorie and low fat options.• A bit on my extreme weight loss and health journey.• What to consider when you are thinking about making a low calorie swap.• Some examples of simple food swaps or substitutions I personally like to make.• Things I don't feel guilty about not eating and omitting ingredients from recipes.I hope that even if you came to this episode looking for food or meal ideas, you'll still walk away with a new  perspective on how you can work with what you DO love to eat already! (But my cookbook is also filled with some great ideas too!) Remember,  keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this! Episode Mentioned:• 017 Spread Sprinkle PourLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagram...

Send us a textStarting off the New Year with something a bit more fun and a little unusual, but still the topic of weight loss: old school diet myths! Doing a bit of research I came across a crazy series of fad diets that not only spans to things our grandparents and parents did, but some from hundreds of years ago! A few of them I had never heard of, some I thought were much newer than they actually are, and I'll even share a handful of ones I've tried myself in the past! Between the kind laughs, I'll also touch on why people, myself included, have fallen for these diets and why some of them “kind of” worked, of course bringing it back to the true effective weight loss method, the calorie deficit! Tune into hear me chat more about:• Diets by decade from single food diets, to skipping breakfast, to special food combos and liquid diets.• Topical creams, slimming soaps and shaking the weight off with belts and chairs. • Raw food diets and foods that were claimed to be bad, like eggs.• The low-fat food craze and starvation mode myth.• Reflections on the patterns and how we've always been obsessed with “easy” weight loss. I hope you are having a great start to the New Year, but if you need added support in this time, consider checking out my membership and resources in the links below! As always keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this! Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagram...

Send us a textThank you for joining me on this last episode of the year! With New Years literally right around the corner and many of you eagerly waiting for it to come so you can start fresh on your weight loss journey, I want to remind you that you don't a special day to begin, BUT that when you do pick a day to start, I want you to be feel fully supported in your plan! So in today's episode, I'll be revisiting the question “What would I do if I was starting tomorrow?” and I am here to set you up for success when it comes to your weight loss goals, having been exactly in your shoes. I'll outline how to approach this next year slowly, comfortably and sustainably. So tune in as I walk you through:• The 3A Way and why you need all 3! • Starting slowly with Awareness and why I don't think heavy diet restrictions work.• Calculating your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) the importance of easing into a calorie deficit.• “Spread, sprinkle, pour”- what it is and why it is helpful to cut this down in small changes.• Big myths when it comes to weight loss that can get in your way.• How to also work on your overall relationship with food so you can keep the weight off. I am so grateful for all of you for being here, choosing to take control of your journey and hope you have a very Happy New Year! Be sure to check out all my resources below if you are looking for added support and a deeper look into all of the steps I mentioned in the episode! Remember to keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this! Episodes Mentioned:• 012 The 3A Way• 040 Stop Exercising to Lose Weight• 009 Don't Exercise to Lose Weight• 017 Spread Sprinkle Pour• 051 The Big AnnouncementLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagram...

In this episode we speak with Lisa Salisbury about how our mindset impacts what we eat. Lisa is a former chronic dieter on a mission to help women stop obsessing about everything they eat and feel confident in their ability to lose weight without a diet app. She teaches them to stop counting and calculating all their food and check in with their body. Most of all, she helps women make their lives amazing so food doesn't have the job of comforter, compensator and celebrator. She hosts the top 100 podcast Eat Well, Think Well, Live Well. She is a certified Health, Life and Weight Loss Coach, with a BS in Health and Human Performance. Learning Points: • What is mindset eating and how does it differ from intuitive eating? • Is a general knowledge of nutrition enough for us to achieve weight loss goals? • How do the higher brain and the lower brain impact our eating habit Website: https://wellwithlisa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well_with_lisa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellwithlisa Podcast website: https://podcast.wellwithlisa.com Free Resource: Go-to meals e-guide https://podcast.wellwithlisa.com/meals

Send us a textWelcome back to another episode in my Ask Whatever series, but this time it's going to be a bit different than usual! You guys submitted all kinds of questions surrounding the topic of getting through the holidays, so I'm going to answer as many questions as I possibly can! I'll be tackling a wide array of areas and issues in hopes to help guide you through the next few days of this busy festive season, while also staying focused to keep in line with your weight loss goals. I'll share tips, tricks and a whole lot of motivational reminders to hold onto! You've got this! Join me for this real and open episode, and tune in to hear some answers to questions and more on:• Calorie tracking when you don't know what's in a meal or what's being served and the options you can try.• Should you pre-eat before a party?• How to deal or react to negative comments, questions or judgments from others about your weight or what you are eating.• Mastering self control- you have more of it than you think!• What to do if you're feeling discouraged or want to be mindful during this time.• Dealing with grief and loss during the holidays.• What to do when it comes to leftovers and baked goods.I hope this episode leaves you feeling ready for the holidays and more secure in your intentions and goals after this! Remember to not be so hard on yourself, and do the best you can! If you need a little extra support, be sure to check out my resources below! So keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this! 079 My Social Media SolutionMy Cookbook 'Disruptor'012 The 3A WayLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagram...

Send us a text“I just need a really good plan,” is a phrase that offers overachievers a sense of security, but the cycle of planning is often what holds us back from achieving our goals. In today's episode, Dr. Priyanka Venugopal joins me to discuss why plans alone don't deliver the desired results and how embracing a different, more informed strategy can lead to greater clarity, growth, and success. Here's what we cover:Why just having a plan on paper is never going to create lasting results because we have to go the extra step to evaluate what actually worksHow planning triggers the reward centers of the brain because you are imagining doing the plan perfectly, but this often leads to inaction instead of achievementWe know we can do hard things, but a plan shifts our focus to wishfulness instead of doing the workHow to speak to yourself with compassion so your evaluation doesn't feel like self-punishment5 questions to help you uncover the reason your plan didn't work and how to adjust moving forwardIt's possible to allow yourself to feel your emotions while also being curious and realisticWhy it's important to acknowledge your efforts every step of the way - not just when you get a resultI can't wait for you to listen!Priyanka Venugopal is an Ob/Gyn physician turned Stress and Weight Loss Coach for professional moms who identify as overachievers and who want to lose weight with science backed strategies that will last a lifetime. For over 10 years she has talked with thousands of high achieving professional women and gotten to the root of the high achiever's biggest obstacles in hitting goals at work and on the scale.Find Priyanka here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/https://www.instagram.com/burnstressloseweight/https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/blogIf you are looking for a podcast episode about body image, listen to my interview with Corinne Crabtree: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1984814/episodes/12877354 Find Sara here:https://sarafisk.coachhttps://pages.sarafisk.coach/difficultconversationshttps://www.instagram.com/sarafiskcoach/https://www.facebook.com/SaraFiskCoaching/https://www.tiktok.com/@sarafiskcoachhttps://www.youtube.com/@sarafiskcoaching1333 What happens inside the free Stop People Pleasing Facebook Community? Our goal is to provide help and guidance on your journey to eliminate people pleasing and perfectionism from your life. We heal best in a safe community where we can grow and learn together and celebrate and encourage each other. This group is for posting questions about or experiences with material learned in The Ex-Good Girl podcast, Sara Fisk Coaching social media posts or the free webinars and trainings provided by Sara Fisk Coaching. See you inside!Book a Free Consult

Send us a text“I just need a really good plan,” is a phrase that offers overachievers a sense of security, but the cycle of planning is often what holds us back from achieving our goals. In today's episode, Dr. Priyanka Venugopal joins me to discuss why plans alone don't deliver the desired results and how embracing a different, more informed strategy can lead to greater clarity, growth, and success. Here's what we cover:Why just having a plan on paper is never going to create lasting results because we have to go the extra step to evaluate what actually worksHow planning triggers the reward centers of the brain because you are imagining doing the plan perfectly, but this often leads to inaction instead of achievementWe know we can do hard things, but a plan shifts our focus to wishfulness instead of doing the workHow to speak to yourself with compassion so your evaluation doesn't feel like self-punishment5 questions to help you uncover the reason your plan didn't work and how to adjust moving forwardIt's possible to allow yourself to feel your emotions while also being curious and realisticWhy it's important to acknowledge your efforts every step of the way - not just when you get a resultI can't wait for you to listen!Priyanka Venugopal is an Ob/Gyn physician turned Stress and Weight Loss Coach for professional moms who identify as overachievers and who want to lose weight with science backed strategies that will last a lifetime. For over 10 years she has talked with thousands of high achieving professional women and gotten to the root of the high achiever's biggest obstacles in hitting goals at work and on the scale.Find Priyanka here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/https://www.instagram.com/burnstressloseweight/https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/blogIf you are looking for a podcast episode about body image, listen to my interview with Corinne Crabtree: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1984814/episodes/12877354 Find Sara here:https://sarafisk.coachhttps://pages.sarafisk.coach/difficultconversationshttps://www.instagram.com/sarafiskcoach/https://www.facebook.com/SaraFiskCoaching/https://www.tiktok.com/@sarafiskcoachhttps://www.youtube.com/@sarafiskcoaching1333 What happens inside the free Stop People Pleasing Facebook Community? Our goal is to provide help and guidance on your journey to eliminate people pleasing and perfectionism from your life. We heal best in a safe community where we can grow and learn together and celebrate and encourage each other. This group is for posting questions about or experiences with material learned in The Ex-Good Girl podcast, Sara Fisk Coaching social media posts or the free webinars and trainings provided by Sara Fisk Coaching. See you inside!Book a Free Consult

Send us a textWe are all familiar with sabotage, whether it be from others or ourselves while we are trying to lose weight. However, the last quarter of the year, in combination with the holiday season can ultimately bring its own kind of special sabotage, and in this week's episode I am going to be talking all about it! While this topic can go pretty deep and I'll only be skimming the surface, I recommend checking out my past episode 3 part series on Saboteurs and Enablers for an in-depth version! But today, I'll be exploring sabotage in all forms at this time of year, and providing you with my best advice on how YOU can take control of handling what you already know is coming. Tune in for more on:• The different levels in how you react and respond to comments people might make to you. • Sabotage can look and feel different for everyone.• How you can handle and cope with it this year using the 3A Way.• What self sabotage can look like and how to be proactive about it before it happens.• The worst way you can self sabotage this month and how to create your road map.It's time to dial in and show yourself kindness, while also taking a more thoughtfully planned approach to the holidays this year. Check out the links below if you'd like more support through my NEW Membership Community  and The Program! As always, keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this! Episodes Mentioned:• 012 The 3A WaySaboteurs and Enablers Series:• Part 1 027• Part 2 028• Part 3 029Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagram...

Send us a textListen, I love the opportunities that being on social media has given me and how it's connected and allowed me to help listeners like you BUT, there are a handful of disadvantages- especially when it comes to the topic of losing weight! In this episode I'll be sharing a few of the issues I've had with social media in regards to censorship, unwanted attention from Gladys' and communication struggles, but also about the membership I've created as a solution! I'll also touch on a mistake in the membership I'm almost glad I made right at the very beginning! Join me to hear more about:• Why I can't talk about or share certain things on various social media platforms.• The lack of safety that leaves the community when people start to argue in the comment section.• How going viral isn't all it's cracked up to be and has forced me to change how I use social media.• Why I want to create a place for connection, community and privacy online.• Everything you can find in my membership from available content, group calls, playlists and more!• The time I lost sight of my true values at the start of my membership.I love the freedom and straightforward weight loss support I've been able to provide in my membership community so far! My membership is now open if you're interested in joining here: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-communityUntil next time, keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this! Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• My Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• My Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagram...

Why Diets Fail and What Works InsteadHave you tried every diet out there, only to gain the weight back? Or feel like you're spending your life counting calories and restricting yourself with no lasting results?

Are you obsessing over your food choices in your journey? If you are, how is that going for you? This week I revisit the topic of obsessive behavior and mindset towards the food choices in our fasting journey, and my recommendation on how you can overcome this. Remember, I believe in you, even if you don't. ----- Are you seeking a supportive hand on your fasting journey?  I'm here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need!  Links to join The Fasting Focused Lifestyle Support club, consults, blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com Get your OFFICIAL Fasting Focused Lifestyle Beginner Handbook, NOW AVAILABLE for download:  https://tr.ee/KxwfUiDHu8

Send us a textI'm back with Part 2 of answering the questions I couldn't get to from my first live webinar I hosted last month! If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and have a listen here, as well as check out the webinar and get access to my free worksheets here or using the links below! With today's questions I'll be diving deeper into some awesome topics surrounding calories in recipes, the 3A way when it comes to maintaining your weight loss, allowing yourself to feel the hard feelings, and a little more info on my program! See all the questions I'll be covering:1. What do you do when food is your best friend? How do you start breaking that relationship?2. I'm petrified of gaining the weight back. How do we keep it off and not gain it back?3. How to keep staying positive and saying “don't give up” isn't enough anymore.4. Does your program offer accountability?5. I take Monjourno, does that work with your program?6. I struggle with calorie counts in what I cook.7. I was told that the only way to lose weight was with weight loss surgery. I lost 165 pounds, but never got under 200. I feel like I'm doomed. Can I still lose weight and get to a healthy weight?8. Does anybody else absolutely hate people talking to you about your weight loss? 9. Have you gotten to the point where throwing down a lot of food isn't appealing anymore?10. I worry that my 500 calorie deficit may have to dip dangerously low at some point. 11. Is once a week weighing the best way to weigh yourself when trying to lose weight?12. How often should you recalculate your calorie intake needs?13. What is in your Disruptor book? Can it be used by itself or only with your program?So thankful for you and all the listeners who continue to support and make this an open space to share! If we haven't already, join my flamingo community and let's connect on Instagram @CharlotteSkanes! As always, keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally gLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources for you:• My new immersive weight loss experience, The Program: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/the-program• My cookbook Disruptor:https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor• My free guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time', which you can find here: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/getstarted• My weight loss workbook Disruptor, which you can find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Uphttps://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/get-started-webinar WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Send us a textThis might seem like every other Ask Whatever episode, but actually today's questions all came up during my first live webinar I hosted last month! Along with that I spoke on 2 of my best tips from my free guide and provided some worksheets, which you still have access to here or the link below! So I wanted to dive deeper into the questions we discussed plus a few more we didn't have time to get into! I'll touch on everything from a question for my coffee drinkers, to my thoughts on cutting out trigger foods completely, tracking apps and more! Read all the questions I'll cover: 1. How do I get more fibre and protein each day?2. What do you recommend for a daily calorie deficit? 3. The “pour” I have trouble with is coffee creamer. I've been afraid to measure it.4. I don't eat as much as it seems for my size. I'm over 300 pounds, but I know it's because I'm more sedentary with a desk job. 5. Which app do you use to track?6. I just can't eat less of certain foods, so I'm totally avoiding them. How do I work out these trigger foods or will I have to live without them?7. Advice for people who are diabetic?8. Had a gastric bypass, but gained back all but 37 pounds shy of the highest weight. Scared that when I stop the meds, I'll be gaining again. How does that cycle change?9. How did you navigate clothing size changes throughout your weight loss?10. With my height and activity level, my TDEE deficit is just over 1200 and it's hard to still eat treats.11. Any good apps or plans you follow for a gym routine/weightlifting?12. Is your Program one-on-one coaching or is it a group session?13. For my goal weight, I'm plugging in only a portion at a time. I need to lose 70, so I put on the app that I want to drop 15. Good idea or bad idea?14. Thoughts on incorporating protein powder into recipes?15. I work as a nurse. Three 12-hour shifts. I eat 1500 calories a day. I think I overeat at 8pm when I'm home. Suggestions?Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources for you:• My new immersive weight loss experience, The Program: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/the-program• My cookbook Disruptor:https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor• My free guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time', which you can find here: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/getstarted• My weight loss workbook Disruptor, which you can find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Uphttps://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/get-started-webinar WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Send us a textI understand firsthand that navigating the holidays while trying to lose weight is extremely difficult, so why not put things in place to make it as easy as you can for yourself? In this episode of Disrupting Obesity, I'll be sharing 9 ways to help you get through the holidays, from tips you can start implementing, to mindset strategies to help you become more aware, reflective and ultimately change your relationship with food so you can end of this last quarter confidently and prepare for the new year in a way you haven't been before. It's time to start doing things differently, to stop sabotaging yourself, and I'm here to help! Tune into to hear about:• Being intentional, staying present and paying close attention to what you are eating right now. • Changing the ultimately hurtful mindset when it comes to complete food restrictions, instead of just having a little.• Acknowledging your triggers and implementing incentives to get through them.• Why low calorie swaps are still worth it even during the holidays.• Asking yourself the hard questions, accepting the impact of ‘comfort, reward, cope' and remembering to 3A Way it! It is possible to disrupt those old patterns and set yourself up for success! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! As always, keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this! Episodes Mentioned:• 072 9 Ways to Keep Yourself Going• 012 The 3A Way• 005 Comfort, Reward, Cope Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources for you:• My new immersive weight loss experience, The Program: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/the-program• My cookbook Disruptor:https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor• My free guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time', which you can find here: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/getstarted• My weight loss workbook Disruptor, which you can find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Uphttps://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/get-started-webinar WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

How can life coaching impact your weight loss journey? In this episode, I get to sit down with one of my clients, Debbie Lurvey. Debbie Lurvey is a weight loss empowerment coach who has successfully lost 100 pounds and maintained her weight loss for almost four years. We talk about the mental and emotional aspects of weight loss, the importance of life coaching, and how changing one's mindset can lead to sustainable weight loss and overall life improvements.Debbie Lurvey shares her personal journey, client success stories, and insights into the powerful breakthroughs her clients experience. She also shares how she was able to build her brand, her website, and became more confident with her messaging through the Life Coach Business Building School Elite VIP! Episode Higlights: 00:33 Debbie's Weight Loss Journey and The Role of a Life Coach07:45 Her Accomplishments and Business Growth19:52 Debbie's Personal Weight Loss Journey20:58 Learning New Tools and Building Confidence28:10 The Value of Private CoachingConnect with Debbie Lurvey: Checkout her website: https://www.debbielurveycoaching.com/Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbielurveycoaching/Listen to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/debbie-lurvey-weight-loss-empowerment-coach-podcast/id1765957844

Does the number on your scale have the power to make or break your day?   Most people think weighing themselves on a daily basis is the best way to hold themselves accountable and achieve their weight loss goals.    But checking your weight everyday is akin to holding yourself hostage. When the number doesn't match your expectations, disappointment and self-criticism lead to all types of self-sabotage. Because what's the point of trying so hard if nothing works?   The first thing you need to lose is the belief that you can't feel confident until or unless your body fits the mold.    My guest today is Max Lowery, a behavioral change expert and host of the Never Diet Again podcast. He's here to dispel the myth that weight loss is a physical challenge and explain how emotional and psychological factors manifest externally. Because it's feeling good that causes you to look good…not vice versa.   Come find me on TikTok @hangoverwhisperer and IG @thehangoverwhisperer    If you're ready to get emotionally sober (side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking,  click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH COLLEEN. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.   Max Lowery is a Weight Loss Coach and Behavioral Change Expert, dedicated to helping busy women over 40 achieve sustainable weight loss without extreme diets or punishing exercise routines. As the creator of the LIVE 360 program and the Never Diet Again Method, Max focuses on uncovering the root causes behind weight struggles, including emotional eating, negative self-talk, identity, and limiting beliefs. With 10 years of experience and a deep understanding of the psychological aspects of weight loss, Max provides a clear, step-by-step approach that helps clients shift their mindset, rebuild self-worth, and develop lasting habits. His philosophy rejects conventional diet culture, emphasizing moderation, mindfulness, and balance. Max's work empowers clients to lose weight while enjoying the foods they love and creating a lifestyle they can sustain for the long term.   Find Max on social media @max.lowery and listen to his podcast Never Diet Again.

Send us a textContinuing with the theme of 9 and last month's Ask Whatever, this month I will also be answering 9 more questions I've been avoiding from my always growing list of listener questions! However, just because these are ones I haven't touched on yet, that doesn't mean there are “bad” questions! So don't hesitate to send me a question through my website or a direct message on instagram, even a question you think someone has already asked! Today we'll be diving into everything from my thoughts on protein intake, to tips for eating out when traveling, to a super fun GFY Gladys question surrounding kindness. Join me in hearing more about the exact questions below! 1. How important is protein intake?2. How did you manage to control the portions you eat?3. What do you eat out when on the road?4. What did you eat for dinner in the beginning?5. How do you properly calculate calories for a deficit and maintaining?6. Something you wish you knew that would have made weightloss quicker?7. Good For You Gladys Question of the Week!8. TDEE calculator accuracy?Nothing about this is easy, but I hope my answers can encourage you to push through the hard stuff! I'm so grateful for all of you that are here! So keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this!Mentioned:My Youtube Channel: Subscribe Here! @DisruptingObesityLIVE Webinar Replay Sign-UpLast Month's: 070 Ask Whatever XXII - 9 Questions I've Been Avoiding068 9 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Lost Weight069 9 Favourite Weight Loss Tips071 9 Ways to Make it Easier073 9 Ways to Maintain Your Weight LossLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources for you:• My new immersive weight loss experience, The Program: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/the-program• My cookbook Disruptor:https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor• My free guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time', which you can find here: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/getstarted• My weight loss workbook Disruptor, which you can find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Uphttps://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/get-started-webinar WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

How can you be so smart and successful in multiple areas of your life and be going in circles with overeating and your weight? Why is it that you know how to solve so many problems, but every Monday you're facing down the same old personal challenges with stress, or overwhelm, overeating, and the scale? It's not just you. In what's probably a familiar refrain from me, I'm here to tell you that one part of the problem is that you've been given a puzzle that's missing some pieces. Because I believe it's essential to fill in these blank spots, I've developed a new answer to the question, “What is it that you do?” In this episode, I'm going to share it with you.In this episode:Executive coaching - what's missing too much of the timeWhy wellness coaching might not work for youCultural biases for seeking help in only certain areasPerforming and being a leader for your wellness and well-beingFind links to everything we mention in this episode as well as complete show notes & transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/executive-coaching-for-wellness-and-well-being-tmohp-episode-152/ Join the 5-Day Freedom from Overeating Workshop for Smart, Busy Women: https://bit.ly/tmohpregister Find out what's triggering emotional eating: https://bit.ly/takethefreequizGet updates about upcoming events, free resources, & new episodes: https://bit.ly/tmohpupdatesRate and review the podcast: https://apple.co/3i2L8CH

Send us a textMy biggest focus on this podcast has always been to help you get the weight off, but with a 85% recidivism rate when it comes to regain, learning how to get into maintenance mode is a whole other ball park I wanted to touch on in this episode. Today I'll be sharing 9 ways to maintain your weight loss once you get to your goal, and even if you still have a long way to go, I encourage you to stick around because this list is important to start thinking about long before you get to the end of your journey. We'll touch on mindset when it comes to food and feelings awareness, my thoughts on continuing to track calories and hitting the scale, and what to do if you start sliding again. Tune in for more on:• Easing into maintenance mode and building your TDEE calories gradually. • Why weighing yourself regularly is still important after the weight is off.• How awareness can help you understand yourself better and your triggers for wanting to eat or buy certain foods. • Your emotions when it comes to “Comfort, Reward and Cope” eating don't disappear once you lose the weight.• Making the decisions to track calories again if you start to gain again.• Why setting non-scale related goals is a great way to motivate yourself.• Reminding yourself why you lost the weight in the first place and living life to the fullest.I believe navigating maintenance mode isn't talked about enough, but most importantly I want you to know that it is not impossible and it is worth it! Never forget to keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this!Episodes Mentioned:• 012 The 3A Way• 005 Comfort, Reward, Cope Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources for you:• My new immersive weight loss experience, The Program: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/the-program• My cookbook Disruptor:https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor• My free guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time', which you can find here: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/getstarted• My weight loss workbook Disruptor, which you can find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Uphttps://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/get-started-webinar WebsiteInstagramYoutube...

Have you come into this lifestyle looking for ways to make it easier? Have you sought shortcuts or “hacks” to make the process quicker or more accessible? Think about what these “hacks” and “shortcuts” will teach you long-term. Maybe you have lots of excuses that you allow to derail you and give up. In this week's episode, I will encourage you to see these hardships and challenges as opportunities to learn and evolve into your best self.  Remember, I believe in you, even if you don't. ----- Are you seeking a supportive hand on your fasting journey?  I'm here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need!  Virtual Support, Blog, & Official Digital Handbook now available! TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com 

Send us a textLet's be honest, losing a lot of weight is anything but easy and takes a long time, so it's incredibly valuable to start thinking and strategizing about how you are going to keep yourself going and motivated along the journey, especially in the beginning. In this episode we're going to talk about 9 ways to keep yourself going and I'll share some concrete and quick tips, as well as dive into the aspect of mindset and your relationship with food and yourself- that I know can be hard to hear at times. Let this episode serve as your reminder to keep going and be kind to yourself in the process. Join me to hear more on:• Preventing scale fixation and why using pictures, measurements and keeping “fat clothes” can be empowering when changes seem so gradual.• The significance of having, micro and macro goals, along with personal incentives. • Why “lose weight fast!” claims are unrealistic when you have a lot to lose.• Setting reasonable expectations that are both possible and plausible.• Holding on to the belief that it will come to an end, and having a singular focus. • Sharing how I've learned these things through my past health trauma and experiences.• Learning to see the little mental wins and giving yourself a chance to be a better version of yourself. Weight loss is a process. I hope these tips and reflections can help you navigate it with just a little bit more grace and joy, no matter how small. Check out my resources below if you're looking for that extra, tangible guidance! Remember, keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this!'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Uphttps://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/get-started-webinarEpisode Mentioned:  012 The 3A WayLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources for you:• My new immersive weight loss experience, The Program: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/the-program• My cookbook Disruptor:https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor• My free guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time', which you can find here: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/getstarted• My weight loss workbook Disruptor, which you can find anywhere in the world through Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”.• 'Get Started For The Last Time' LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Uphttps://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/get-started-webinar WebsiteInstagramFacebook...

Eva Rodriguez is a former HR executive turned trauma-informed Certified Life, Health, and Weight Loss Coach for Millennial women. She teaches women all over the world how to lose weight without dieting and how to become strong from the inside out. Eva's life came to a complete halt in 2015 when her fiancé and the father of her only child died in a car accident. The following year, her mother died of cancer. With her world crumbling around her, she found herself dealing with her grief, pain, and sadness by overeating, overdrinking, overworking, and overspending. On the day Eva passed out in her office due to exhaustion and dehydration, she realized that it was time for her to get her health together, get her life together, and be an example of strength, love, and resilience for her son. Eva's educational background includes Life Coaching, Integrative Nutrition Holistic Health Coaching, Personal Training, Intuitive Eating, Meditation, Somatic Healing, EFT Tapping, Neurolinguistic Programming, Hypnosis, Manifestation, and Barre. Eva is the host of the top-ranked fitness podcast Lose the Weight, Not the Curves, and in her 1:1 coaching program, Eva helps women lose 30 pounds in 90 days using her signature 3-2-1 Body Recomposition Method, Nervous System Regulation Tools, and Intuitive Eating Framework. 3 Top Tips  1. How to find your compelling why and why it matters for your transformation 2. Tools for regulating your nervous system 3. The one question to ask yourself before you overindulge in food or alcohol  Social Media Eva's website: https://eva.fit Eva's YouTube https://youtube.com/@itsevarodriguez Eva's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsevarodriguez Eva's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsevarodriguez/ Special Offer My free 3-part mini-training called How to Lose Belly Fat Fast where you'll learn the exact science-backed method that I created to get your body into fat-burning mode so that you can start losing inches off your waistline in the next 10 days

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you've plateaued here is something that can get you to progress again/that will build more muscle & strength. (1:55) The sourcing of the meat from Butcher Box. (12:35) Kids say the darndest things. (15:16) Navigating the emotional differences between men and women. (19:23) When to allow access to the internet for your children. (36:55) The seven types of friends everyone should have. (40:26) The AMAZING digestibility of Paleovalley's bone broth protein powder. (52:53) Why all men need a few good nicknames. (54:05) Shout out to Ann Svogun! (58:08) #ListenerLive question #1 – What are your thoughts on protein sources specifically supplements to ensure maximum absorption when tracking your macro goals? (59:09) #ListenerLive question #2 – Can you help me get to the root cause of why my left hamstring is causing me so much pain? (1:08:11) #ListenerLive question #3 – Any advice for a 44-year-old, mother of 3, on where to start if I want to gain muscle? How long do I stay in a bulk and when do you know when to cut? (1:19:33) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how I can improve my sleep hygiene? (1:29:16) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** Choose from ground chicken, ground sirloin, or ground pork for free in every order for a year. Plus, get $20 off your first order. That's up to $236 in savings for the year! ** Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** August Promotion: MAPS Bands | MAPS 40+ 50% off! ** Code AUGUST50 at checkout ** Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2347: Become a Better Husband, Wife, Father or Mother by Discovering Your Attachment Style With Adam Lane Smith 7 Types of Friends Everyone Needs Men's Social Circles are Shrinking  Visit State & Liberty for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** 90/90 to Pigeon Pose Hip Stretch Progression - YouTube How To Foam Roll PROPERLY (AVOID THESE MISTAKES) | MIND PUMP MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump #2382: The 5 Biggest Challenges With Cutting & Bulking Mind Pump #2287: Bodybuilding 101- How to Bulk and Cut Reverse Dieting: What Is It and Should YOU Try It?? | MIND PUMP Cabral Concept 2526: Use the 3-2-1 Formula for Best Sleep Results (TT) Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram Ann Marie Svogun l Weight-Loss Coach (@annsvogun) Instagram