What if you found out that alllll of the stories that you tell yourself about what you’re not good at, and all of the negative internal dialog that you have about why you’re not good enough was explained away by a diagnosis? That it wasn’t your fault? I am so thrilled to have Paula Engebretson on the podcast today to talk about ADHD & how it presents in women, why women in midlife are getting diagnosed at alarming rates, and what some of the common signs and symptoms are. Having her on the show was so enlightening & explained so much of the way that my brain works. I can’t wait to share her expertise with you. Tune in to learn more about ADHD, how it affects women differently than men, how it differs from what you might think, and then what to do if you want to explore the Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #92: Using Food as a Reward
If you were brought up, like many of us were, that if you were bad, you were sent to bed without dinner or at minimum, dessert, it’s natural that you might use food as a reward for something that you don’t want to do, or to celebrate getting through a tough time. In this episode, we’re specifically exploring the phrase “I deserve it!” that so many of us use to justify eating in response to feeling resentful, or irritated, or some of the other instances when our brain offers us the thought, “I deserve it” What You’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Featured on the Show: Full Episode Transcript: Have you ever had the thought that I deserve this? Whether we’re talking about relaxation, or a piece of chocolate, or even something more decadent like a night out on the town. And you feel a little Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #90: Liberation vs Fixation
How to go from food obsessed to food freedom. Most of us want food freedom: the ability to be free from thinking about food & all the shoulds and shouldn’ts that go along with it. But how do we go from what feels like food obsession – unable to concentrate on the conversation with friends because you’re so preoccupied with wanting the last potato skin, but don’t want to be perceived as gluttonous – to not even being tempted when they put the bread basket down? It doesn’t happen overnight. But there is a process that you can follow to get there. If you’re someone who wants to break free from food obsession, you need to listen to this episode. What You’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Featured on the Show: Full Episode Transcript: Have you ever been obsessed in your mind thinking about food? I Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #89: An Example of What’s Possible
Client Success Story: Stephanie’s Journey to Self-Care Prepare to be inspired in this episode because I’m interviewing a former client. Stephanie came to me unsure of what she needed, but she knew that a diet or fitness program wasn’t it. She took a leap of faith & it paid off. As a result, she not only lost the weight that she desired, but in the process discovered the missing piece that she didn’t even know that she needed. Stephanie shares how her life has transformed and what she learned about herself as a result of coaching. You’ll learn Stephanie’s biggest takeaways, the skills that she learned, and how her identity has shifted – that she couldn’t have achieved through simply following a diet or exercise program to lose weight. What You’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Featured on the Show: Full Episode Transcript: Stephani: Let’s say, Read More . . .
the Sugar-Cravings Reset
Break Free from Sugar Cravings—Without Feeling Deprived!Are you tired of battling sugar cravings? Do you feel like sweets are controlling your life? Imagine enjoying your favorite desserts without guilt or overindulgence. With the Sugar Cravings Reset, you can take back control, feel empowered, and create a healthier, more vibrant life.Join the Sugar-Cravings Reset Sign Me Up! What is the Sugar Cravings Reset? This course is your step-by-step guide to breaking free from the hold sugar has on your life. Designed for busy, high-achieving individuals, the Sugar Cravings Reset goes beyond simple nutrition advice. It addresses the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of sugar cravings, giving you the tools to:Identify and manage sugar triggers.Understand the difference between true hunger and emotional cravings.Set up a supportive environment to foster healthy habits.Enjoy sweets in moderation without guilt or deprivation. Enroll in the sugar-cravings reset! Is This Course Right for You? The Basics What Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #85: Confidence Made Easy with Xena Jones
Feminism & Weight Loss Coaching We’re flipping the script on today’s episode & Elizabeth is getting interviewed by host of the Confidence Made Easy Podcast and former guest, Xena Jones. In this episode, Xena interviews Elizabeth about the intersection between weight loss and feminism, how weight stigma and body image is different for women of different races, and how that impacts you. But also, Xena shares her big take always in working with Elizabeth as her weight loss coach; the simple shifts that she made (without dieting) greatly impacted her results. About Xena Jones: Xena is a certified life coach with the Life Coach School and is the host of the Confidence Made Easy podcast.She helps her clients to have their own backs & do whatever the f*ck they want, without all the doubt, fear & drama that gets in the way.She coaches clients all over the world from her Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #84: How to Create Your Own Meal Plan
Design a capsule wardrobe for your meals. Have you ever had someone create a meal plan for you, but it didn’t work out really well? Or, maybe there was a time when it did, but then years later when you pulled it out of the cabinet & dusted it off, you couldn’t get back on track. In this episode of the Done with Dieting Podcast, I’m going to teach you the exact steps I use with my clients to help them create their own meal plans, or what I call food uniforms. What I love about this approach is that it: Get a pen and paper because You’re going to want to take notes. What You’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Featured on the Show: Full Episode Transcript: Hi, have you ever had someone create a meal plan for you, but it didn’t work out really Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #79: The Skill of Problem Solving
Do you know that Problem Solving is a skill that you can learn? And this will help you to remain successful long after you’ve made it to your goal. Tune in to learn more. Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #77: Client Success Stories
Don’t you love hearing other people’s success stories? Listen to learn more as we cover a huge range of topics – from growing up constantly being on a diet, to what it takes to lose 100 lbs., to a side-tracked conversation about cranberry farming. Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #75: Pivoting
How to go with it when life sends you a curveball. It’s natural for us to jump to “the How” when we’re talking about our goals – we’ve been conditioned to think that way: Me: I’m going to make a million dollars. Dad: Great! How are you going to do that? Me: I want to take a gap year & travel Europe. Mom: That’s fantastic. How are you going to pay for it? And those questions are good intentioned, but they limit us in our ability – because we believe that we can’t DO the thing until we have the perfect plan laid out from beginning to end. AND THEN, when things don’t go as planned, it blocks us from getting scrappy & figuring it out. But the truth is, that if you’ve ever set out towards a goal, that when you reach it, there were lots of turns, plot Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #73: Mental Fitness
Like Physical Fitness, but for your brain Can we talk about mental fitness? We talk a lot about physics fitness, but what does it mean to be mentally or emotionally fit? When we become physically fit, we perform repetitions of physical exercises, where we build up the strength of our physical muscles. When we talk about mental fitness, we talk about the mental work where we build up the strength of our mental muscles. In other words, doing what we want MOST over what we want in the MOMENT. How would it feel to make a commitment to yourself & then follow through with it? The thing is that many of us start out with weights that are too heavy for us. Just like a personal trainer would never start their client out squatting 225 lbs, we don’t want to commit to setting and following through with goals that are Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #66: Why You Might Not Want to Lose Weight
Is it the weight? Or the habits that we do to lose weight? We’re told all the time – to lose weight and our risk of health-related disease will go down. I’m guilty of this as well. My health journey started as a way of trying to avoid following in my mother’s footsteps and getting breast cancer. But the data is misleading. Because we know that losing weight on a fad diet or losing weight in an unhealthy way will NOT produce the increased health benefit that we desire. So then is it the good habits that we adopt that produce the increased health benefit? Or the result, i.e.: the weight loss? What you’ll Learn from this Episode How to uncover the reasons behind wanting to lose weight and what other steps you may want to take to in preparation for the weight loss. Why simply losing weight will not Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #62: Why we Eat What we Eat
When we buy food, we vote with our dollars. Which foods do you want to vote for? Why do we eat the foods that we eat? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Probably not – but you might think about it when you observe other people eating. In this episode, I’m talking about the very unconscious decisions that we make when we decide to eat one food over another. What’s super important in this episode is to become aware of WHY we DO make the decisions that we do and then decide if we want to keep making those decisions. This episode has the potential to be a game changer when it comes to your eating habits. What you’ll Learn from this Episode Why it’s important to decide what we value when we eat How when we purchase food, we vote for the type of food that we want Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #61: Surviving Blended Families with Mindy Neal
Joining 2 families can be a challenge! Learn how to do it successfully. They say that something like 70% of second marriages end in divorce. And when you think about it, it kind of makes sense. Not from the point of view that people who get divorced are more likely to get divorced, but rather that when you bring 2 families together, there are more personalities, and more challenges because there are more differences – and let’s face it: no one likes change. So in the second marriage, we THINK that we’re marrying this amazing person (and you are) but you’re also marrying their kids, and ex-partners, and ex-in laws as well. That’s a LOT! In this fantastic episode, learn from Mindy Neal, Life Coach for women in blended families how to navigate all the complexities so that you can create the family life that you’ve always desired. About Mindy Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #59: How to Sleep Better with Janet Whalen
Learn the surprising thing that you’re NOT doing that can help you overcome insomnia. Anyone who has had a night or two of poor sleep knows the importance of protecting that habit. We know that when we don’t get good sleep we’re a little bit shorter in our reactions to people, everything seems a little bit more stressful, and typically our ability to problem solve and manage our stress is limited. But how do we sleep better? Especially since it seems as though once we move into midlife, our body just naturally wakes up in the middle of the night over thinking of all the things that we’ve forgotten to do during the day. If you google “How do I sleep better?” you’ll get a whole host of articles about sleep hygiene. And sleep hygiene is super important. But if you’ve struggled with sleep, you’ve probably already done all the Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #58: How to Become More Fit
What does it mean to become more fit? Does it mean that we look a certain way? That we have visible muscles? Does it mean that we can run a 10-minute mile? Or touch your toes? I think that when we set goals “to become more fit” we all have ideas of what that means TO US. But there’s actually a definition of fitness. When we improve our fitness, what exactly does that mean? And how do we go about doing that? Tune in to this podcast episode to learn not only what it means to improve your fitness level and how to measure that, but also how to increase your fitness level regardless of what you like to do to perform an exercise. What you’ll Learn from this Episode Do you need to ‘confuse the body’? And how to do it. How you can measure your fitness level. What Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #54: Maintaining Success
When we sabotage ourselves & are unable to maintain our success. Why is it that so many folks are unable to maintain their weight loss? Is it that diets truly don’t work? Or could there be another culprit at play? For many of us, we’ve been thinking like a dieter for such a long period of time that it has become a way of being, thinking & living. So, when we finally get to our goal, we don’t know how to relish it. On this podcast, tune in to learn the biggest obstacle when it comes to being successful with weight loss – and why this is so much bigger than following a diet or exercise routine. What You’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Featured on the Show: Full Episode Transcript: All of those mistakes that we hate making when we are in the process of Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #51: The Stages of Grief
How the stages of grief show up in creating better habits. Sometimes grief and resentment show up in relation to how we have to do things in order to accomplish our goals. And the stages of grief that we go through in the process of changing our habits are real. Tune in to learn how we experience the stages of grief when it comes to how we used to do things, and instead become more empowered in our decisions to change our health behaviors. What You’ll Learn from this Episode Listen to the Full Episode: Featured on the Show: Full Episode Transcript: As I looked down at the half steak sitting on the plate with my green beans, saying it out loud, doesn’t make any sense at all. But in my head, I was thinking that it was sad that I wouldn’t get to overeat anymore. And it didn’t make Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #48: Starting a Side-Gig with Sindy Warren
What to do when you have a great idea, but that’s it? We hear all the time how Microsoft and Apple were started in a garage. All successful companies start with an idea, and then seemingly overnight the idea grows into a successful business. There’s no doubt that becoming your own boss takes a lot of work. And that the road to success is paved with stories of defeat, disappointment, and failure – which is why I loved talking to Sindy Warren about how she helps budding entrepreneurs start businesses – whether they’re just part-time hustles or ideas that allow women to retire their partners. Whether we’re talking about business or weight loss, there are SO MANY parallels when it comes to the mental game and achieving success in these two different areas. Sindy is such a great coach & person to learn from if you’re someone who has an Read More . . .
Done with Dieting Episode #47: What is Truthful vs Helpful?
How our beliefs color our experience of ourselves and the world around us. Often, when I talk to clients they’ll say things like, “I can’t control myself around sweets,” “I”m lazy,” “I hate to exercise,” “I”m too old,” or “I”m just not disciplined.” And when I ask the question back to them, Is that true? Is it really true? They can give me a whole host of examples & evidence of why that’s true. Sometimes we say things that feel like we’re just reporting the weather – as if we’re just stating the truth. And so in this podcast episode, you’ll learn the difference between thoughts and statements that are truthful, but then the second thing we want to ask ourselves is, but is it helpful? Because when I think the thoughts “I can’t control myself around sweets,” “I”m lazy,” “I hate to exercise,” “I”m too old,” or “I”m just Read More . . .