Weight Loss for Food-Lovers: Recent Episodes
Molly Zemek
Tactical advice for food-lovers who want to lose weight and stop overeating without counting calories or over-exercising. Hosted by weight loss coach Molly Zemek, who used to be an executive chef, and lost 30 pounds by simply changing her mindset around food.
Usually when we think about weight loss, we picture a certain kind of necessary discipline. Between tracking calories, logging time at the gym, and cutting out favorite foods, it’s no wonder we can’t muster up enough willpower to stick with it for long. If you’ve taken a break from dieting because you feel like you need to be more disciplined to succeed, you’ll want to tune into today’s podcast. Molly explains how to rethink your approach to fat loss by using a different kind of discipline. The best news is that it doesn’t involve eliminating all your favorite foods or eating an absurd amount of protein. You’ll learn how to harness the power of your brain to do most of the work for you, and how to work with, rather than against, your body. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
Most people feel motivated at the beginning of a weight loss journey. But when you're 10 pounds away from your goal weight, it’s easy to lose steam. You might decide to give up in that final stretch, deciding that the last few pounds don’t make a big difference. If you find your determination is weakening, today’s podcast is just for you. Listen in to hear Molly explain the slight tweak every person should make in their commitment to weight loss, and how it shifts momentum into high gear. You’ll hear the powerful way two women transformed their ability to lose weight simply by learning how to recommit in a new way. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
What’s the best way to help kids with losing weight? On today’s podcast Molly weighs in on what she believes are the right and wrong ways to talk to children about this. Tune in to learn why it’s important to educate young people about food, their bodies and how to manage growing appetites. You’ll discover why speaking to kids about weight loss can be a delicate subject, and how to avoid turning it into a traumatic experience. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
Do you ever feel confused about what it takes to actually reach your goal weight? Maybe you’re waiting for someone to reveal the “secret” diet, or magic formula that will finally resolve your struggle with overeating. On today’s episode Molly explains why it’s easy to get stuck in confusion around how to burn fat, and why it’s preventing you from achieving success. She describes why confusion slows down weight loss progress, and how you can begin speeding up the process. You’ll learn why your age and past history are not barriers to reaching your ideal size, and how to begin taking meaningful action so you can see results immediately. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
Does it ever feel like you’re working really hard on weight loss, but not seeing much change on the scale? On today’s episode Molly helps you take the guesswork out of why you’re not making progress, despite all your efforts. You’ll learn the 3 basic elements of successful weight loss, and two common reasons why many people get frustrated with the process of reaching their ideal size. Molly shares a story of her time working as a private chef, and when a doctor confronted her about being overweight. You’ll learn the advice Molly’s mom shared with her to help kickstart the process of fat burning, and the hard truth about weight loss most people resist hearing. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
The way you relate to food and alcohol can affect your identity, and losing weight can impact your self perception. When you burn fat by exploring the deeper layers of your emotions, it has the tendency to expose the true you. It’s natural to straddle your past and present identity while you’re changing your relationship with food, and experience some doubt along the way. Today on the podcast Molly discusses how to navigate this transition, and ways to support yourself through conflicting emotions. Listen to learn Molly’s advice for dealing with other people’s opinions, and how to be honest with yourself and others along the way. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
On today’s episode Molly interviews her client Kristy about her experience losing weight and drinking less inside the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s program. Kristy shares how she tried to limit her drinking in the past, but struggled with making it stick. Tune in to hear how she learned how to listen to her body, and the important shift that changed everything. You’ll learn about the key skills Kristy practiced to lose weight and cut back on drinking wine, and the role life coaching played in her success. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/
When you don’t trust yourself around food or alcohol it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Building trust in your ability to eat and drink in moderation begins by considering the possibility that you can change with the right tools. Listen to today’s podcast to hear Molly explain the 4 ways you can build trust with yourself before you even feel ready. You’ll learn how to gradually change beliefs about yourself, modify the way you eat, and build a more positive relationship with yourself. Tune in to hear Molly describe the way self-judgment erodes trust, and her advice on new ways to talk to yourself. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
When embarking on a weight loss journey, you might feel overwhelmed by the prospect of reaching your target weight. On today’s podcast Molly explains why it’s important to focus more on daily actions, rather than on your long-term goal. Tune in to learn what actionable steps to take, how to evaluate your progress, and ways to fine tune your plan. If you’re someone who feels frustrated by all that it takes to lose weight, you want to hear Molly simplify the process on today’s show. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
Today Molly is joined by Ann Swanson, author and yoga therapist who helps busy people find peace in everyday life. Together they discuss how meditation can help relieve pain, manage stress, and contribute to a more joyful life.
Learn: Ann Swanson’s personal journey of alleviating chronic pain and anxiety through yoga and meditation. How to use meditation as a tool for handling food urges. The way mindfulness strengthens the mind-body connection.
About Ann Swason: Ann Swanson teaches yoga and meditation to busy people with busy minds. She is the author of the books SCIENCE OF YOGA and Meditation for the Real World. Ann wasn’t a naturally “chill person,” and these practices didn’t come easy to her. Overcoming chronic pain and anxiety led her to India to study yoga, to China to explore tai chi, and to earn a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy. Now, Ann teaches accessible yoga and meditations that you'll actually do. Get Ann’s books and free bonuses at: www.scienceof.yoga and www.MeditationForTheRealWorld.com Ann’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnnSwansonWellness Ann’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scienceof.yoga/
What makes weight loss medications so effective? Is there a way to duplicate these benefits without enduring the financial and physical hardship of taking drugs? On today’s podcast Molly answers both of these questions. You’ll learn the impact of GLP-1 agonists on hunger and cravings, and ways to create similar results naturally. Tune in to hear Molly describe the value in creating discipline around your relationship with food and alcohol, and the lifelong impact this has on weight management. You’ll learn which foods naturally lessen hunger and cravings, and how to focus your thinking to regain control around urges. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
Have you ever felt frustrated asking yourself “Why can’t I lose weight?” It may seem like an innocent question, but it’s not helping you make progress. If you feel upset by your inability to reach your goal weight, it may be time to reconsider your thinking. On today’s podcast Molly points out two very common, but problematic, thought patterns that keep us stuck during a weight loss journey. You’ll learn how to spot these unhelpful habits, and correct them with focused questions. If you need some insight on how to get the scale moving back down again, without extreme dieting, tune into today’s show. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
Should you be on a high protein diet to help with weight loss? What about weight training to create lean muscle mass? Google “weight loss” and you’ll be bombarded with a whole mess of conflicting trends that promise to solve the problem. There is a reason why social media influencers are so convincing, but how do you know if it’s the right approach for you? If you’re confused about what you should be doing with food and exercise to lose weight, today’s episode is just for you. Listen in to hear Molly explain what you need to consider about any weight loss protocol. She explains the 2 main causes of overeating, and what kind of lifestyle changes address them. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
What does mindfulness have to do with eating and drinking less? Well, it’s not a skill that’s just reserved for people with a lot of self-control. In fact, the art of being mindfully aware of your food and alcohol intake is a habit that can be cultivated with some practice. Tune into today’s podcast to hear Molly explain 4 simple ways to bring more mindfulness into your relationship with food and alcohol. Hear why this one practice is crucial to permanently changing habits of overeating and overdrinking. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
In order to master food and alcohol cravings long term you need more than just willpower. On today’s podcast Molly explains how to separate thoughts from feelings when urges hit. She teaches how to feel in control when you experience cravings so you can end habits of mindless eating and drinking. Tune in to learn the 4 Ps of urge management, which include physical and mental preparation through daily practice. You’ll discover how easy it is to implement each of these 4 principles today, and begin to feel empowered in your relationship with food. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/
If you’re frustrated by slow progress with weight loss, you may need to adjust your perspective. Maybe you feel like you’re working really hard and not achieving the success you expect on the scale. This is a common problem many people deal with and it can be a huge distraction. On today’s podcast Molly explains the real reason you’re not losing weight quickly and what to do about it. If you want clear guidance on how to get the scale moving in the right direction, don’t skip this episode. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/
Are you tired of all the mental chatter around food? On today’s episode Molly explains how ruminating is a natural habit that leads many people to overeat. You’ll learn how to gain control over your thinking, and manage cravings when you’re not physically hungry. If you’ve felt powerless to handle urges, and want to end mindless eating, this podcast episode will teach you a simple tool that you can implement immediately. To get instant access to Molly’s 5-day workshop “How to Lose Weight For the Last Time,” go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/workshop
There are particular seasons when it’s easy to get into a rut of mindless eating. But the process of recommitting to weight loss can be boiled down to 7 clear steps. On today’s show, Molly explains each of these key steps so you know exactly how to get back on track with achieving your goal. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lover's program go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
Are you making the process of losing weight harder than it needs to be? Tune in today to hear Molly explain the 4 common pitfalls to losing weight. You’ll learn about the distractions keeping you from taking action, and how you get sidetracked from progressing toward your ideal size. You might be surprised to hear the common ways we create drama and unnecessary suffering while trying to achieve weight loss. You’ll also discover how certain bad habits reinforce mindless eating when left unchecked. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s Membership visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
This episode is a replay of one of our most popular shows. When it comes to losing weight, being in a calorie deficit matters, but it’s your food choices that determine how easily you burn fat (over muscle). Learning how to optimize fat loss by eating wisely also impacts hunger levels and cravings for sweets. Tune in to today’s podcast to hear Molly explain the science of fat loss, and what kinds of food will melt inches from your waistline. If you’re not losing weight, or stuck in a plateau, be sure to listen in while Molly explains her favorite foods for fat loss. To learn more about Molly's 5-day workshop "How to Lose Weight for the Last Time," go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/5day
Today we are bringing back one of Molly's most popular episodes. When it comes to shedding pounds, there are really only 4 steps to make it happen. On today’s podcast Molly keeps it super simple by telling you what actions matter most for inevitable weight loss. You’ll learn what to focus on, and what to dismiss, so your path toward a slimming size is clear and straightforward. If you’re struggling with making progress, or knowing what works to reach your goal weight, you don’t want to miss today’s discussion. To learn more about Molly's 5-Day Workshop "How to Lose Weight For the Last Time," go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/5day
Now is the perfect time to start easing into New Year’s resolutions so you don’t need to dramatically overhaul your diet or fitness come January 1. In this episode Molly explains why taking a gradual approach to changing your diet can lead to a more successful outcome. She offers some examples of how you can take baby steps now toward the goals you have for yourself next year, and why this makes the process so much easier. Listen to find out the 3 ways you can move closer to achieving your 2025 goals without making a huge effort to get there. To learn more about Molly’s special workshop starting on January 6th, go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/workshop
If the holiday season feels rushed and stressful for you, Molly has some tips from her own personal journey to help you enjoy this time of year more. She shares 6 ways you can manage overwhelm, resentment, and busyness to create room for a peaceful end of the year. Tune in to learn why feeling obligated to other people can hinder you from connecting with yourself, and some daily practices to quiet your mind and body. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/
Have you ever thought that it’s too late to reach your goal weight? Maybe you believe you're just too old and that it’s too hard to figure out. On today’s podcast Molly interviews one of her clients, Cindy, who decided to change her relationship with food and alcohol. Tune in to hear how Cindy learned how to cut back on drinking and change habits of overeating to reach her ideal size. You’ll learn why past attempts at dieting never worked long term, and what’s different about Cindy’s new way of eating and drinking. To learn more about Molly’s program visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
Today Molly is sharing with you a seasonal workshop she taught inside her membership to help you get a handle on holiday eating. If you struggle with overindulging on holiday treats, and feel like it’s pointless to be intentional with your eating this time of year, this podcast may change your mind. Tune in to discover 3 key anchors to keep your eating and drinking on track, and ways to reframe self-defeating thoughts that sabotage progress. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/
On today’s episode Molly interviews her former client, Margarita, about her experience inside the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s program. Margarita shares why she wanted to work with a coach to experience freedom in her relationship with food. Tune in to hear about the dramatic results she felt after taking a break from sugar. You’ll learn how Margarita, at the age of 50, started listening to her body and got below her ideal weight. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/
Today Molly is joined by Dr. Beth Westie, a functional medicine practitioner and women’s health nutrition expert. Together they discuss women’s hormones and natural ways to manage the fluctuations that come with monthly cycles.
Learn: How eating for your cycle can create better hormonal balance and lessen symptoms. Simple ways to adjust your diet to enhance your sense of wellbeing. Why weight loss for women is not about calories in, calories out.
About Dr. Westie: Dr. Beth Westie is a functional medicine practitioner, doctor of chiropractic and a licensed acupuncturist. She is the author of The Female Fat Solution and host of The Female Health Solution podcast. She offers hormone testing, 1-1 and group coaching programs for women who want to naturally balance hormones and boost energy. To learn more visit: https://drbethwestie.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/drbethwestie/
Today Molly is joined by Dr. Melissa McCreery, a psychologist and emotional eating coach who helps women regain control over emotional eating. Together they discuss the role of “hidden hungers” in women’s tendency to overeat, and how to resolve the struggle.
Learn: How women undersell themselves by focusing in unhelpful ways on food and their bodies. The hidden hungers that drive many women to overeat. Why many smart women struggle with feeling in control around food.
About Dr. McCreery: Dr. McCreery is a psychologist, coach, and feminist at heart. She is the author of The Emotional Eating Rescue Plan for Smart, Busy Women and host of the Too Much on Her Plate podcast. She offers 1-1 and group coaching programs for women who want to address emotional eating. To learn more visit: https://toomuchonherplate.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/toomuchonherplate/
On today’s episode Molly interviews her client LeAnn about her experience losing weight through the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s program. LeAnn shares about her history of bingeing and how she struggled with overeating sweets. Tune in to hear about her experiment taking a 100-day break from sugar, and the important shift that kicked her weight loss into high gear. You’ll learn about the key skills LeAnn practiced to lose over 30 pounds, and the role life coaching played in her success. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/
Does it feel too hard to try and lose weight over the holidays? Perhaps you feel like you’re missing out if you don’t indulge in all your favorite seasonal goodies this time of year. Today’s podcast is sure to give you a fresh perspective on the holiday season. You’ll learn why overindulging in food and alcohol makes the season less, rather than more, enjoyable, and how to reframe your mindset. Molly shares the number one reason why you’re not making progress on your health goals, and why you don’t need to give up all the food you love to achieve them. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/
The habit of second-guessing can really interfere with weight loss progress. On today’s podcast Molly points out all the sneaky ways this kind of thinking sabotages your efforts to feel and look your best. You’ll learn how self doubt makes losing weight harder than it needs to be, and often results in giving up prematurely. Tune it to find out the most common ways people second-guess weight loss, and what kind of perspective to adopt for success. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
Having a goal weight in mind can be part of what gets you motivated in the beginning of losing weight. But overly focusing on the scale can often undermine your ability to stay committed. On today’s podcast Molly explains why it is so much more valuable to focus on the process of losing weight over the result you’re seeking. You’ll learn about actionable steps to take everyday and how the step-by-step process is all you really need to think about to see results. If you’re someone who feels frustrated that the weight is not coming off, and you’re ready to give up, be sure to listen to today’s episode for instant motivation. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
If you’ve decided to take a break from certain foods and beverages, you’ll want to know some useful steps that help the process go smoothly. On this podcast Molly walks you through 4 essential guidelines when doing a food detox. You’ll learn what to expect, how to frame your thinking, and the way to evaluate your results. Tune in to figure out whether or not to include sensitive foods in your weight loss plan, and in what frequency. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
Taking a break from certain foods and beverages can be a useful tool in creating your ideal relationship with food and your body. But it’s not always a necessary step for weight loss. Join Molly today and learn the value in doing a food detox, and hear why she doesn’t recommend it as a weight loss tactic. You’ll hear the 3 reasons why you might benefit from a food detox, and when it makes sense to work into your long term plan for wellbeing. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
We all have particular foods and beverages we tend to overeat or overdrink. When it feels hard to control yourself, or stop at a reasonable portion, you may be dealing with a trigger food. Tune into today’s podcast to learn how to identify trigger foods, and how they impact you physically and emotionally if you’re someone who is trying to lose weight. Molly helps you understand whether or not to include these foods and beverages as part of your weight loss plan, and how to feel more in control should you choose to have them. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
If you’ve ever tried losing weight before you probably have some stories you believe about the process. Many of us hold onto beliefs about how hard it is to diet, how much willpower is required, and how incapable we feel about being able to achieve our goals. In today’s episode Molly explains the difference between the true facts of losing weight, and the optional stories we think about it. You’ll learn how coaching plays a role in helping you stay committed, and how to let go of limiting beliefs that stand between you and your ideal weight. To learn more about Molly’s program visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
Are you feeling frustrated by your results on the scale? Maybe it seems like you’re trying hard and doing all the right things, but not losing weight the way you expect to. This is one of the most common reasons why people give up on diets. Today Molly takes the guesswork out of why you’re stuck. You’ll hear the top 5 reasons why the pounds aren’t coming off as fast as you’d like, and what to do about it. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s Membership visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
Learning to take responsibility for your feelings creates peace of mind and freedom around food. But the process of getting there can be tough if you’re not used to recognizing your emotions. On today’s podcast Molly teaches exactly how to become emotionally responsible and the benefits that come with owning your feelings. You’ll learn why this skill directly impacts permanent weight loss and how to develop it for yourself. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s Membership visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
Do you find yourself eating out of boredom, to procrastinate or simply to feel better after a stressful day? Dieting alone won’t solve the habit of turning to food for relief. On today’s podcast Molly outlines the basics of how to make sense of your feelings, so you can permanently end the habit of mindless eating. She describes why managing emotions is a vital part of maintaining weight loss and lessening the urge to overeat. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s Membership visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
Today Molly is joined by Jonie Helms, a certified life coach who helps adults create strong family relationships. Together they discuss how individual emotional needs get neglected and how this can negatively impact loved ones.
Learn: The 3 most common psychological states and how they impact relationships. How to connect with loved ones on an emotional level. Ways to address individual needs beyond eating and drinking.
About Jonie: Jonie Helms equips parents to lead their kids from power struggles, meltdowns, and shutting down to cooperation, problem-solving, and connection. She is a coach, educator, and speaker for healthy family relationships. She founded LINK Relationships to help families create the success they desire. visit: https://www.joniehelms.com/ or @linkrelationships on Instagram.
Do you feel discouraged by slow progress, or staying stuck in a plateau with your weight loss? Listen to today’s podcast to hear Molly explain 5 ways to level up your results. She explains one by one how these little tweaks to your eating habits can accelerate progress on the scale. By focusing on small changes, like the ones outlined in today’s episode, you can go from stuck to slim and boost your confidence in being able to reach your goal weight. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s Membership visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
Are you making the process of losing weight harder than it needs to be? Tune in today to hear Molly explain the 4 common pitfalls to losing weight. You’ll learn about the distractions keeping you from taking action, and how you get sidetracked from progressing toward your ideal size. You might be surprised to hear the common ways we create drama and unnecessary suffering while trying to achieve weight loss. You’ll also discover how certain bad habits reinforce mindless eating when left unchecked. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s Membership visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
When it comes to shedding pounds, there are really only 4 steps to make it happen. On today’s podcast Molly keeps it super simple by telling you what actions matter most for inevitable weight loss. You’ll learn what to focus on, and what to dismiss, so your path toward a slimming size is clear and straightforward. If you’re struggling with making progress, or knowing what works to reach your goal weight, you don’t want to miss today’s discussion. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s Membership visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
When it comes to losing weight, being in a calorie deficit matters, but it’s your food choices that determine how easily you burn fat (over muscle). Learning how to optimize fat loss by eating wisely also impacts hunger levels and cravings for sweets. Tune in to today’s podcast to hear Molly explain the science of fat loss, and what kinds of food will melt inches from your waistline. If you’re not losing weight, or stuck in a plateau, be sure to listen in while Molly explains her favorite foods for fat loss. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s Membership visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
Making a plan for weight loss and following through on that plan are two things that can feel hard to execute on a daily basis. If you’ve ever wondered “Why am I not doing the things I know I need to do to lose weight,” then today’s episode is for you. Molly teaches how to build trust in your ability to stick with your weight loss plan so you stop letting yourself down. You’ll learn how to make a comprehensive plan that anticipates all the obstacles to success, and the way to stick with it when you don’t want to. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s Membership visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
Today Molly is joined by Dr. William Davis, a cardiologist and author of The Wheat Belly books. He is an expert at understanding the connection between gut health and modern ailments. In today’s conversation Molly and Dr. Davis discuss the role of diet in restoring health and addressing health conditions.
Learn: The inflammatory impact of wheat and sugar on the body. Why it feels hard to stop eating certain foods. The reason why modern weight loss drugs don’t solve the problem longterm.
About Dr. Davis: Dr. Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of The Wheat Belly book series. He is medical director and founder of the Infinite Health Program. To learn more about his work, visit: https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/
The summer season can be one of the hardest times to lose weight. Despite wanting to be beach body ready, holidays and vacations can disrupt best intentions for weight loss. Today on the podcast Molly explains why a basic food plan falls short in creating success with weight loss over the summer. You’ll learn how to create a comprehensive plan that anticipates obstacles and incorporates food you love. Tune in to discover how to create an even more enjoyable summer, while staying on track with reaching your goal weight. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s Membership visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
When you’re trying to lose weight, one of the hardest things to deal with is cravings. Experiencing an urge to eat might even create some anxiety, if you feel powerless to manage it. On today’s podcast Molly explains how to feel more in control when you’re dealing with intense desire to eat. You’ll learn how to handle anxiety around cravings, and ways to regain control over what you put into your mouth. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s Membership visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
Some diets claim that we need to treat food just as fuel. But when you deny the pleasure in eating for the sake of weight loss, you miss out on an important component of sustainable results. Today on the podcast Molly explains the 3 ways we are meant to be emotionally satisfied with eating. You’ll learn how your ideal relationship with food can be even more fulfilling if you address these key areas at every meal. To learn more about Molly’s monthly membership program, and try it for free, go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
Have you ever turned to dieting as a way to solve weekend overeating? How about cutting out sweets and alcohol for a week after an indulgent vacation? Many of us perpetuate this notion that dieting is the solution to overeating, never considering whether the opposite may actually be true. On today’s podcast you’ll learn the true causes of overeating, and why limiting extra eating is the only way to truly sustain your ideal weight. To learn more about Molly’s monthly membership program, go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
Today Molly is joined by Sara Payne, a Master-Certified life coach who helps people build rock-solid relationships. She is an expert at helping people understand resentment and use it to address deeper needs. In today’s conversation Molly and Sara discuss tension that arises in relationships when one person decides to change their eating or drinking habits.
Learn: How to accept differences in relationships so you can grow together, rather than apart. What feeling resentful is all about, and how to identify what you really want. Ways to connect with those you love, beyond eating and drinking together.
About Sara: In her private coaching practice Sara works with women to strengthen their marriages. She is also the author of the book “I Did All That For This?” To learn more about Sara’s work, visit: https://sarapayne.com/ or check her out on Instagram @sarapaynecoaching
Changing habits of mindless eating and drinking is easier once you understand the way the brain works. On today’s episode Molly explains the way habits form in your mind, and how to break the cycle. By learning the role of your thoughts and feelings in urges to eat and drink, you will understand how to be more in control around food and alcohol. Discover how mindless habits are reinforced and how to get rid of them permanently. To find out more about Molly’s signature coaching program, go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/
Molly is offering a free, signed copy of her new book Decoding Your Emotional Appetite to the first 50 listeners who rate and review her podcast on Apple Podcasts. To participate in this special opportunity, go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weight-loss-for-food-lovers/id1500464977 and scroll down to the reviews section of the page. Tap the appropriate stars to rate the show, then the button to write a review. Take a screen shot of your review and email it to info@mollyzemek.com and Molly will send you a free signed copy of her book. Thanks in advance for your positive reviews and willingness to support the show.
Today Molly is joined by Kari Langkamp, a Certified life coach who also writes a biweekly advice column. She is an expert at helping people see their limiting beliefs, so that they can be more empowered in relationships and decision making. In today’s conversation Molly and Kari discuss how the words we use to describe ourselves and our situations can greatly influence our experience.
Learn: How to identify all or nothing thinking in your vocabulary. Ways to think about what’s best for you right now. 3 powerful questions to expand your thinking and feel more empowered.
About Kari: Kari coaches Midwestern moms in her private practice, and offers free written coaching on her website. To learn more about Kari’s work, visit: https://heykarianne.com/ or check her out on Instagram @karilangkamp_coaching
There is no such thing as failure when you’re trying to create your ideal relationship with food and your body. Through the process of aligning with your body, and discovering how to help it feel its best, there will inevitably be setbacks. On today’s show Molly describes how to rethink “failed attempts” as part of the curriculum of learning more about yourself and what you need. You will discover why failing along the way is a necessary part of the journey. To learn more about Molly’s signature coaching program, visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/
Today Molly is joined by Corey Pickett, a Certified life coach who helps moms lose the baby weight for good. Through Corey’s own journey she discovered why sustainable weight loss is about so much more than just eating and exercising right. She and Molly discuss why many moms struggle with night time cravings, and what to do about it.
Learn: Why dieting rules make it hard to maintain weight loss. The role fasting plays in learning to connect with your body. How to find “me” time without overeating.
About Corey: Corey coaches clients 1-1 in her private practice, helping them achieve their weight loss goals through customized plans. She helps people figure out what works for their bodies and how to manage feelings that lead to overeating. To learn more about Corey’s work, visit: https://coachwithcorey.com/ or check her out on Instagram @coreypickettcoaching
If you’ve ever struggled with binge eating, this episode will help you better understand that habit and break out of the cycle. It’s easy to feel a sense of shame when it comes to overeating this way, but today Molly will help you make sense of bingeing so you can better understand yourself. Through self-awareness you can learn how to address the needs that trigger this form of eating, and support yourself in learning new ways to cope with your emotions. To learn more about Molly’s new book go to https://www.mollyzemek.com/book
On today’s podcast Molly shares a training she created inside her digital course on how to stay committed to your weight loss goal. If you’re someone who needs motivation to stay on track with your weight loss goal, listen to the new ways Molly encourages her clients to rethink commitment. You’ll learn why feeling and looking your best is about so much more than simply tracking calories and eating healthy. To learn more about Molly’s new book go to https://www.mollyzemek.com/book
Today Molly is joined by Mariana Bonesso, a Certified life and deep-dive coach who specializes in helping high performers stop procrastinating. Through Mariana’s own journey of self-awareness she discovered how to simplify the process of getting things done, and even make the work more enjoyable.
Learn: How productivity culture is similar to diet culture. The role shame plays in fueling procrastination. The way to cultivate joy while getting things done.
About Mariana: Mariana coaches clients 1-1 in her private practice, helping them execute on projects and see their goals to completion. She helps people recognize limiting beliefs and emotions holding them back from success.
To learn more about Mariana’s work, visit: https://marianabonesso.com or check her out on Instagram @mariana_fbonesso
One of the easiest ways to extinguish habits of mindless eating and drinking is by losing desire for the things that no longer serve you. Instead of using willpower to resist cravings for food and alcohol, you can improve your mind-body connection and change your perception around what you truly want to consume. Tune into today’s podcast to hear Molly explain the steps to lessening your desire for food and beverages that don’t help you feel or look your best. To rate and review this podcast, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weight-loss-for-food-lovers/id1500464977
Thoughts motivate all the actions we take. When it comes to overeating, there are particular reasons why we choose to dismiss the body’s signals of hunger and satiety and respond to our emotional appetite. On today’s podcast Molly explains how thought deviations encourage us to focus more on food and less on our body when cravings kick in. You’ll learn how thought deviations are rooted in a diet mentality, the common ones many of us believe, and why these patterns of thinking are not “errors” but old beliefs that need to be challenged. To learn more about Molly’s new book “Decoding Your Emotional Appetite,” visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/book
If the idea of going on another diet feels too daunting, it may be simpler to just uncover the extra eating. Instead of changing what you eat, clearing out your pantry of “bad” foods, or adopting a new fitness routine, this approach makes the process of weight loss more manageable. In today’s conversation, Molly gives you a powerful question to ask that will help you pinpoint and solve instances of mindless eating. By being aware of situations when you engage in extra eating you can more easily solve for them. To learn more about Molly's new book, go to https://www.mollyzemek.com/book
Today Molly is joined by Kathryn Green, a Master-certified life coach who specializes in helping people become aware of societal and self-imposed limits. One of Molly’s personal coaches, Kathryn guides her clients to see possibility and harness personal empowerment. Learn: Why you should entertain your personal yearning for something different. How fear and intuition are different, and how to respond to both. The way to reframe self sabotage and cultivate self-compassion.
About Kathryn: Kathryn is the owner and head coach of Reclaim the True You empowerment coaching. She works with clients 1-1 to help reshape self perception, and open up new perspectives.
To learn more about Kathryn’s work, visit: https://reclaimthetrueyou.com/ or check her out on Instagram @reclaimthetrueyoucoaching
Are you fed up with giving so much thought and energy to weight loss? Sometimes focusing for too long on losing weight can be counterproductive. On today’s podcast Molly explains how fixating on weight loss as your main goal can actually work against your efforts to shed pounds. She explains how to shift your thinking in a way that makes it easier to feel and look better without focusing too much on the scale. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lovers membership, go to https://www.mollyzemek.com/course and for Molly’s new book head to https://www.mollyzemek.com/book
Today Molly interviews her client Tracy, a busy working mom who struggled with eating and drinking as a way to cope with her stressful life. Tracy shares her experience going through the Weight Loss for Food Lovers program, and the surprising reason she decided to give up drinking wine. You’ll hear how Tracy’s habit of putting her own needs last fueled the habit of mindless eating, and the way she overcame cravings for pizza. Molly describes the setbacks Tracy faced along the way, and how she successfully lost weight by learning through failure. To learn more about Molly’s membership program, and reserve your spot, visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
Today Molly is joined by Anna Javellana, a certified life coach who specializes in helping people break free from their addiction to busyness and create a better work/life balance.
Learn: How Anna’s weight loss was a “gateway” to personal fulfillment. How an addiction to busyness is similar to a habit of overeating. Why people get caught in a cycle of habitually working and how to break free.
About Anna: Anna helps property managers create better work/life balance so they can enjoy their time off and have energy to do the things they love. She hosts the weekly podcast Addicted to Busy, does public speaking at property management conferences, and works with people 1-1 in her coaching business.
To learn more about Anna’s work, visit: https://www.annajavellana.com/ or check her out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/addictedtobusy/
What if you could feel even better at midlife than you did as a young adult? What if the pleasure you feel in your body now is only a fraction of how good you can feel? By unlearning old habits of mindless eating and drinking you can turn your life from black and white into technicolor. Today Molly explains the 3 phases of outgrowing old habits and cultivating a more pleasurable life. To learn more about Molly’s new book and her monthly membership, visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
Today Molly is joined by Master coach and breath worker, Nicky Hammond, who specializes in helping people deepen their self understanding to create change and transformation.
Learn: How breath work allows you to access different states of consciousness to release untapped emotions. How intention plays into the healing process of breath work. How breath work differs from therapy, and what kind of person benefits from this treatment.
About Nicky: Nicky calls herself the “coach’s coach” since much of her work centers around helping coaches deepen their conversations. Among her many tools to build self awareness Nicky uses breath work and hypnosis to guide her clients through personal transformation.
To learn more about Nicky’s work, visit: https://www.coachscoach.co/ or check her out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nickyhammond_coaching/
Have you noticed over time that your identity changes as you have new life experiences? Your body also evolves, and your physical and emotional needs vary depending on where you are in life. It makes sense that our eating and drinking habits should also adjust. On today’s podcast Molly explains how to know when you’ve outgrown your old relationship with food and alcohol. She gives examples from her own journey of listening to her body, and knowing when to change things up.
Today Molly is joined by Health and Wellness coach, Lisa Salisbury, who is an expert at helping people develop portion awareness, and change their perspective on sustainable weight loss.
Learn: Why portion awareness is the key to experiencing food freedom. How being overweight is more of a mental rather than physical problem. The way childhood self image can impact our ability to accept and love ourselves today.
About Lisa: Lisa Salisbury is the owner of Well With Lisa where she offers 1-1 health coaching. She also hosts the weekly podcast Eat Well, Think Well, Live Well.
To learn more about Lisa’s work, visit: https://wellwithlisa.com/
In this beautiful episode, we hear Molly’s very personal story of how her relationship with alcohol evolved from being a certified sommelier to someone who no chooses not to drink.
Discover: The surprising toll that daily drinking took on Molly’s mental and physical health as a young mom. The courageous conversation Molly had with her kids about her decision to stop drinking. Why drinking is what Molly considers a “big domino” in terms of achieving and sustaining your ideal weight. To learn more about getting help from Molly in her signature Stop Overdrinking program, visit: https://calendly.com/molly-zemek/discovery-call
To preorder Molly’s new booking Decoding Your Emotional Appetite, head to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/book
Today Molly is joined by a very special guest, Megan Lyons, who is a clinical and holistic nutritionist, and expert at helping high-achieving people strike the perfect work/life balance.
Learn: How a busy person can succeed at creating better balance by making one small adjustment to their calendar. Megan’s unique formula for building momentum at the start of every day. The 8-minute morning routine that shuts down negative self-talk and optimizes Megan’s day.
About Megan: Megan Lyons is the founder of The Lyons’ Share Wellness where she offers 1-1 nutrition consulting. She also hosts the weekly podcast Wellness Your Way, and is the author of Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness.
To learn more about Megan’s work, visit: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/
On today’s episode Molly interviews her client Hollie who radically changed her relationship with drinking. Hollie shares why she decided to cut back on drinking alcohol, how hiring a coach made a huge difference, and the positive impact she experienced by following through on her decision to drink less wine every night. Tune in to hear the emotional roller coaster Hollie experienced while drinking on a regular basis, and what changed in her personal relationships when she gave up drinking every night. If you would like more help with accountability, and changing your drinking habits, go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/ to schedule a free 30-minute discovery call.
Today Molly continues her discussion on how busy moms can develop mindful and eating habits, without making drastic changes to their already overcommitted schedules. Molly walks listeners through 7 small steps to take to feel more empowered and heightened well being on a daily basis. On this episode Molly covers how people pleasing and high expectations prevent moms from addressing their own needs, and ways to think differently about what it means to be a “good mom.”
On today’s podcast Molly talks with Master-certified life coach Katie Pulsifer about the tendency of Gen X women to diminish themselves. Listen to the full episode to learn how perfectionist tendencies get in the way of personal fulfillment, and why so many women of this generation are feeling overwhelmed on a daily basis. Find out how to tell when you’re out of alignment with yourself, and simple ways to address it. To learn more about Katie, go to http://katiepulsifercoaching.com or @katiepulsifer on Instagram.
Most busy moms I speak with are feeling overwhelmed, physically exhausted and struggling just to survive their day-to-day obligations. Turning to extra food or alcohol as a way to relieve stress or just to experience “me” time is completely normal. But after a while, habits of mindless eating and drinking take their toll on physical and emotional health and can feel hard to break. On today’s podcast Molly talks directly to busy moms to help them understand what’s at the heart of their struggle, and simple ways they can begin to take care of themselves.
On today’s podcast Molly talks with US Army Veteran and Coach Derick Johnson about lessons learned from a tumultuous childhood, and how he taught himself to thrive rather than just survive in his life. Molly and Derick discuss strategies for using pain and discomfort as a catalyst for growth, and the power of learning to release emotions. Tune in to hear how accessing your inner child can lessen compulsive eating and drinking, and allow you to experience a life of more sustained pleasure. To learn more about Derick, head to http://fitwithderick.com or @Fitwithderick2 on Instagram.
Feeling like you’re not making enough progress with weight loss? Frustrated that the scale isn’t going down fast enough? Today’s episode addresses the reasons why many of us are in a rush to lose weight fast, and the downside to this approach. Molly explains why losing weight quickly sets you up to fail long term, and how slow weight loss can be more enjoyable. Listen in to learn the 5 reasons slow is better when it comes to fat loss and seeing the scale go down. To access Molly's free 3-day course, head to https://www.mollyzemek.com/free
Ever wondered if you’re eating too little on your weight loss journey? On today’s episode Molly tells you 3 signs to look out for if you’re undereating. You’ll find out why it can be easy to consume too few calories, even if that was never your intention. Tune in today to learn how undereating can be part of the normal process of understanding the natural language of your body, and how to make sense of negative feedback. To learn more about Molly's new book, go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/book
One of the biggest obstacles to reaching your goal weight, or learning how to drink less alcohol, is figuring out how to reset after a setback. Today Molly will teach the one key skill, called focusing, which will help you get back on track after a moment, day or prolonged period of mindless eating or drinking. Once you master the art of hyper focusing, your ability to pivot after a bout of overeating or overdrinking will strengthen exponentially. To connect with Molly for more help, go to www.mollyzemek.com to schedule a free 30-minute discovery call.
When it comes to lasting change, consistency matters much more than being perfect. Yet many of us still believe we need to perfectly follow an eating or drinking plan in order to be successful. It’s a relief to discover you can still lose weight while overeating. Or to find out you can become a person who drinks less, even if you occasionally drink more than you planned. Listen to today’s podcast to learn the art of consistency in making small changes, and why steady progress will allow you to change your habits permanently. To access Molly’s free resources for eating and drinking less, go to her website: www.mollyzemek.com
On today’s podcast Molly is joined by her husband, Alex, to discuss a very important tool inside her new book Decoding Your Emotional Appetite: A Food-Lover’s Guide to Weight Loss. This tool, called the EATS score, is a free quiz that helps you identify your unique emotional appetite and bring awareness to the habit of overeating. Tune in to hear Alex’s share his story of weight loss and how he discovered his tendency to use food as a source of security. You can learn your own emotional appetite by taking the free quiz at: https://www.eatscore.website
If you find yourself going on and off diets every year, or taking breaks from drinking only to fall back into your old habits again, you might feel like it’s an inevitable pattern. Today’s podcast addresses the reasons many people get stuck in a yo-yo cycle, and feel resigned to never solving the struggle of overeating or overdrinking. Molly explains the key shifts that need to happen to pull yourself out and begin creating long-term success. To learn more about enrolling in Molly’s new membership program, go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
Building trust with yourself is the cornerstone of sustainable weight loss and feeling more in control around food and alcohol. But self trust is not a skill we’re born with. On today’s podcast Molly explains several key ways you can learn to trust yourself and stay committed to your long-term goals. Learning this important life skill is a necessary way you improve your relationship with yourself, build self-confidence and achieve long-lasting personal growth.
If you’re someone who struggles with drinking more than you want to, it might be hard to come up with reasons to drink less. Maybe you believe drinking provides relief, helps you feel better and just makes things more fun. But if what you truly desire is to become someone who cares less about alcohol, today’s episode is for you. Molly shares her personal journey of figuring out how to drink less and the surprising benefits she experienced. To learn more or schedule a free discovery call, go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com
The combination of high stress and abundant holiday treats leads many food lovers to overeat during the holiday season. If food is your source of comfort, or a way to escape the challenges of life, you may feel even more powerless to handle cravings this time of year. On today’s episode Molly gives 3 practical ways to create more peace and calm in your day as you celebrate the holidays. You’ll learn how to feel in control around food, and ways to help yourself feel better without eating or drinking.
On this episode Molly answers your most frequently asked questions about losing weight over the holidays. Wondering whether you should even try and lose weight during vacation? Curious about how to handle cravings around your favorite holiday treats? Maybe you just need some help getting back on track after indulging a bit too much. Molly offers her best wisdom for creating the experience you want while celebrating. Tune and listen to the 3 pieces of advice Molly offered her husband about handling urges over their holiday trip, and the easy way he lost 15 pounds in two months.
Today’s podcast is for anyone who secretly wants to drink less, but can’t imagine how to make it happen. On today’s show Molly tells her own story of wanting to cut back on drinking, but being too afraid to take action. She explains the common reasons why many of her clients initially feel afraid to change their relationship with alcohol. By exploring what’s beneath the fear to drink less, Molly helps listeners feel more empowered to decide how to move forward.
After working one-on-one with many women who want to drink less, Molly learned there are 3 common reasons why many women and moms drink more than they want to. On today’s episode we explore what motivates moms to turn to wine, and how it became an acceptable part of our culture. If you’re someone who struggles with staying in control around alcohol, you don’t want to miss this conversation.
On today’s show Molly interviews her client Tracy. They discuss Tracy’s success following the Weight Loss for Food Lovers program. Tracy shares her history of struggling to lose weight, and why she even considered weight loss drugs before finally discovering a drug-free solution. Tune in to find out why Tracy feels like this is the easiest weight loss plan she ever tried, and the surprising way she lost desire to overeat.
If you’re stuck in a rut of eating and drinking to feel better, you’ve probably realized that these habits only make you feel worse in the long run. On today’s episode you’ll learn how to address the reasons you’re turning to food and alcohol for relief, and the solution to feeling better. In three simple ways you’ll discover how to manage your feelings and improve overall well being.
Does it feel like you’re just tolerating your life? Maybe the main thing you look forward to at the end of the day is eating or drinking. If you’re struggling to experience joy, or even enjoy your life in a meaningful way, this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to cultivate more happiness, and address the issues blocking joy from your life.
Tune into today’s episode to learn how spending 5 minutes of your day writing down food choices can dramatically impact your weight loss. Molly shares the story of her client who pushed through a plateau simply by creating her meal plan a day ahead. Find out how this one simple act can help you end your least favorite eating habits, and magically lead you to your goal weight.
In Molly’s signature program Weight Loss for Food Lovers she teaches clients exactly how to eat the food they love in moderation. In today’s conversation she explains that process and the one obstacle many clients face when trying to follow it. You’ll learn how to cultivate pleasure in having less and why this is such a necessary component of sustainable weight loss.
Many of us food lovers believe that more food equates with more pleasure. Many wine lovers think that more wine leads to more fun. Yet the lived experience of overeating and over drinking is actually the opposite. There can be too much of a good thing. In part one of this two-part podcast, Molly helps you discover how there is more pleasure when you eat and drink less and ways to experience this in your own life.
Today’s podcast episode focuses on the unconscious habit of people pleasing and how it undermines our ability to lose weight. Molly’s client Lorissa shares her story of uncovering people pleasing, and the way it negatively impacted her health and well being. Tune in to hear what people pleasing looks like, how it contributes to overeating, and the surprising way Lorissa was able to unlearn the habit.
If you’re considering using Ozempic, Wegovy or another weight loss drug as part of your strategy for weight loss, you don’t want to miss today’s episode. Molly offers her perspective on the usefulness of these medications, and the experience of her clients who are on them. You will learn how coaching can help you navigate this process, and set you up to successfully maintain your goal weight. To learn more through a free discovery call, go to www.mollyzemek.com.
The psychological and physical impact of yo-yo dieting can have long-lasting effects. On today’s episode Molly discusses the signs of diet trauma and explains how it is an obstacle to successful weight loss. You will learn several steps for how to heal from this and move on to finally reach your goal weight.
If you’re a food lover who feels stuck in a cycle of eating too much, you don’t want to miss today’s episode. There are 4 tactical ways you can begin losing weight today without spending any money or buying any special ingredients. Molly explains the importance of these key changes in helping you connect more to the slim version of yourself, and how to focus less on food.
On today’s episode Molly interviews her client, Joel, who is a retired physician and self-proclaimed food lover. Joel’s story chronicles his lifelong attempts at weight loss, including surgery, which never managed to address an insatiable appetite for more food. During this conversation Joel reveals how he changed his relationship with food, lost weight, and managed to enjoy a food-centric vacation without undoing his progress.
One of the biggest obstacles to losing weight and maintaining your ideal size is being at odds with yourself. If you feel frustrated that you’re not making more progress, or disappointed that you can’t stay committed to your goal, this podcast episode is for you. Find out whether you’re stalling your own weight loss success and what to do about it.
When it comes to reaching your ideal weight it is more important to learn the right habits than it is to eat the right foods. Mastering the 10 essential slim habits allows any food lover to naturally lose weight without giving up their favorite foods. Tune into this episode to find out how to think and act like someone who is at their ideal slim size.
The secret to permanent weight loss is learning how to do less rather than more. But many people still believe that reaching their ideal size needs to involve a big effort, and months of suffering. Today Molly explains 5 ways many people waste energy while trying to lose weight and how to redirect your efforts for better results.
Today Molly shares her story of learning how to drink less, a conversation she had with Deb Masner on The Tipping Point Podcast. Tune in to learn why you don’t need to give up alcohol to reach your ideal weight. To learn more about Deb Masner, go to www.alcoholtippingpoint.com and check out her free resources on how to drink less.
Do you consider yourself an anxious eater? Maybe in stressful situations you notice yourself mindlessly eating, and feeling out of control around food. On today’s podcast Molly explains what causes the habit of anxious eating and how to regain control over food and your body when you’re experiencing stress.
Do you know the difference between natural and false hunger? Maybe you can’t remember what true hunger even feels like. In order to reach your ideal weight as a food lover it’s essential that you know the difference between three very different types of hunger. On today’s show Molly explains how to know when to eat and when not to.
Do you ever feel like once you start drinking it’s impossible to stop yourself from having more? Maybe you’ve identified the ideal amount you want to drink, but never manage to stick to it. On today’s episode Molly shares her key tips for eating and drinking in moderation. You’ll learn how to identify your sweet spot and the essential steps for building confidence around stopping at your ideal amount.
Why would you want to care less about food? If you’re a food lover this is probably a controversial topic. When you’re stuck in a cycle of eating too much, and struggling to lose weight, you get tired of thinking about food all the time. The mental weight of feeling frustrated with yourself gets to be too much, but you can’t figure out how to change the habit. Today you’ll learn why it feels hard and how to lessen your desire for extra eating. We will get down to the basic principles of how to make weight loss easy without sacrificing the food you love.
There comes a point in your weight loss journey, once you’ve learned how to commit to a nourishing food plan and manage your emotions, when it makes sense to accelerate your progress. Tune in to this episode to understand how to lose weight faster without being overly restrictive or depriving yourself along the way.
There are 3 main reasons why calorie counting doesn’t work for sustainable weight loss. On today’s show Molly explains each one in detail and how to shift your focus to the actions that count in helping you shed inches and pounds without feeling deprived or giving up the food you love.
There are 7 secrets every food lover should know in order to be at their slim weight without giving up delicious things to eat. Today Molly shares her observations on what it takes to savor, relish and feel deeply satisfied enjoying good food without sacrificing your ideal weight in the process.
If you’re someone who struggles with eating more when you drink, and wants to figure out how to have fewer drinks during the week, this podcast is for you. On today’s episode Molly shares 5 of her favorite hacks for cutting back on alcohol, and learning how to stay in control with drinking.
Pro tips are accumulated wisdom, often hard earned, after multiple attempts of trying, failing and finally succeeding. On today’s show Molly shares 3 pro tips for how to not only lose weight, but also maintain your ideal slim size. A combination of personal insight along with shared experiences from her clients, these 3 suggestions will give you actionable ways to successfully navigate your own weight loss journey.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to figure out weight loss, or if you even have what it takes to be successful, you don’t want to miss this interview with Molly’s client Yvette. During their conversation together, Yvette describes why this was the perfect time for her to figure out weight loss, and how she experienced ease and freedom during the process.
When you’re trying to lose weight it can be really easy to get trapped by a diet mindset, and work against yourself in a way that makes the process harder. On today’s podcast you’ll learn why working against yourself happens so easily on a diet, and how to change course. Molly explains what it looks like to work with yourself and enjoy the journey of achieving your goal weight.
Weight loss is not the only reward that comes from learning how to manage your mind around food and reconnect with your body. Today Molly shares the key wisdom learned from one of her clients during the process of reaching their ideal size. If you thought seeing the scale drop was the best part of losing weight, tune in to hear what one of Molly’s clients learned as the result of their own transformation.
On today’s podcast, Skeeter tells her story of success in the Weight Loss for Food Lovers Program. Skeeter’s journey losing weight is remarkable because it involved uncovering a lot of emotions and learning how to manage them without food. She shares with Molly how she identified patterns of overeating in her family and how she solved the struggle for herself.
Is the scale your best friend or your worst enemy? Too many of us place far too much importance on the scale as a barometer of success. On today’s podcast Molly shed’s light on how to reframe your thinking about the scale. Learn what old beliefs are undermining your ability to stay consistent and get to your goal weight.
Want to know how to maintain your weight loss and still enjoy vacation? On today’s episode Molly gives you her 10 best tips for staying in control of your eating while traveling. You’ll learn how to be flexible with your food plan and adjust your perspective for success on any trip.
If you’re an overachiever who thrives on staying busy, you don’t want to miss this episode. Many of us are conditioned to believe we need to hustle, produce and constantly achieve to be successful. Then in the absence of work or external validation, we eat to feel better. On today’s podcast, Molly tells her own story of learning how to work less and care for herself more.
Did you know there are ways to lessen the cravings you have for food? On today’s podcast, Molly explains what triggers the desire to eat when we’re not hungry and how to increase your bandwidth for handling urges in the moment. If you want to make weight loss easier and more enjoyable, you don’t want to miss this episode.
Have you ever felt bitter toward your food plan, or like it’s not fair that other people can eat whatever they want? Resentment is a common feeling to experience during weight loss, and it can really take the joy out of the experience of reaching your goal weight. On today’s show you’ll learn how to release this feeling and be more in charge of creating a plan that works for long-term success.
Noshing on snacks during long or short car trips can be a habitual pattern of overeating for some people. Tune into today’s podcast to understand the role food plays when you overeat in the car. Molly walks through how to deal with urges to snack and the process for creating a plan for success.
Do you find yourself compulsively eating when you’re managing stressful situations? There are reasons why we mindlessly turn to food to deal with difficult life events. On today’s episode, Molly helps you make sense of why crisis eating happens and how to change your response.
What role is food and alcohol playing in your life now? If you can’t imagine yourself not snacking or turning to that glass of wine every evening, it might be time to consider your deepest desires. Overeating can mask your need for personal fulfillment, and turn into a vicious habit. In this episode, Molly teaches you how to repurpose that desire for the next bite to help you feel more genuinely satisfied.
There are particular seasons when it’s easy to get into a rut of mindless eating. But the process of recommitting to weight loss can be boiled down to 7 clear steps. On today’s show, Molly explains each of these key steps so you know exactly how to get back on track with achieving your goal.
Eating for relief after a stressful situation is a common habit of overeating. On this show, Molly explains how the habit happens and why you might turn to food to feel better. She also teaches you how to change your approach to stress, and ways you can manage the heightened emotions involved with difficult experiences.
There is no doubt that losing weight requires effort. But when you spend your limited energy on unnecessary drama, it makes it much harder to reach your ideal weight. On today’s podcast Molly helps you identify what weight loss drama sounds like and how to keep your focus on the process of achieving results.
If you’re putting off weight loss because you think it will be too hard, you need to consider the burden that comes with overeating. Molly explains the weight of physical and emotional discomfort when we choose to perpetuate the old habits of mindless eating. If you need motivation to kick start your commitment to losing weight this year, you don’t want to miss this episode.
To successfully lose weight (and actually keep it off) you have to stop thinking about weight loss as a finite goal. On today’s podcast Molly explains how to reframe your thinking and consider the long-term habits and mindset shift necessary to make weight loss permanent.
Radical clarity comes when you learn how to intimately trust yourself and honor your body. It makes the process of weight loss happen easily and naturally. On today’s show Molly discusses how to understand your body’s unique physical and emotional language. She gives specific questions you can ask yourself to clarify what you need to be in your ideal body, and how to genuinely satisfy your needs without extra eating.
Making your new year’s goal a reality is fully possible once you understand the power of setting intentions. On today’s episode Molly explains the 3 step process of how to manifest your dreams, and shares a personal story of her own success path. The path to achieving whatever you want this year is about to get much clearer.
When you’re stuck in the cycle of mindless eating it’s easy to feel discouraged and want to give up. But feeling better right now is possible with a few small tweaks to your mindset. On today’s episode Molly teaches 5 easy ways to get back to feeling good, so that you don’t give up on yourself and go back for more food.
Reclaiming your identity as a slim food lover is more attainable than you think. The art of becoming someone who easily fits into stylish clothes, and enjoys indulgent food in moderation, is a series of small baby steps you can learn today. Tune in today to hear the simple ways you can step into a new relationship with food and yourself.
In order to reach your goal weight and actually sustain it, you need to understand how you created the habit of eating too much for your ideal size. Once you figure out the reasons it feels so hard to stop eating, it’s much easier to figure out how to break the habit. In this episode Molly explains why there is nothing wrong with you, and how having more willpower is not necessary for change.
Losing weight over the month of December is a powerful way to create an experience of peace and joy for yourself. But if you’re thinking you need to follow a restrictive diet to make it happen, you’re wrong. On today’s episode Molly shares two important ways to make weight loss happen over the holidays, without giving up treats you love.
Emotional eating is often misunderstood, and has a bad reputation. But if you’re wondering why you feel powerless around delicious food, there are some simple ways to figure it out. If you’re confused about why you’ve gained weight, or can’t seem to easily lose it, tune in today to hear these four signs of emotional eating.
Learning how to practice constraint around the holidays can be challenging when you constantly think that more is better. Yet eating, drinking, spending, and scheduling more usually leads to a less satisfying experience. On today’s show, learn how constraining your thoughts can create a more abundant relationship with your body, time and money.
You can create inevitable success in situations when you’re tempted to overeat when you have the right kind of plan in place. To shift from mindlessness around food to intentional choices requires practice and asking yourself important questions ahead of time. In this episode Molly lays out how to level up your planning in very specific ways.
When you’re entrenched in the habit of overeating it’s easy to feel powerless around food. But it’s possible to create ease and joy as you lose weight if you first learn what’s holding you back. On today’s episode Molly describes the 3 foundational pieces to feel free and empowered with food.
Many people believe that weight loss requires having enough willpower to resist food. That you just need to be disciplined and strict on a diet, and you can get to your goal weight. On today’s podcast Molly describes how relying on willpower sets you up to fail long term at reaching your ideal size. She explains the 3 things that make losing weight harder, and how to change them.
Food lovers often fear they’re missing out if they can’t eat all the delicious things available. But what if there is actually more joy in missing out? Today’s podcast explores the pleasure in eating and drinking less. Molly describes the joy she discovered when she changed her relationship with food. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
Many of us give up on weight loss over the holidays. But what if it's actually easier to have the holiday experience you want without overeating? On today’s show Molly gives her key tips for enjoying your body and food even more while you celebrate. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
Many of us give up on weight loss over the holidays. But what if it's actually easier to have the holiday experience you want without overeating? On today’s show Molly gives her key tips for enjoying your body and food even more while you celebrate. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
Being at a slim size without giving up delicious food is not something reserved for naturally thin people. Anyone can learn the principles of how to maximize pleasure from food while still feeling good in their body. Today Molly outlines the parameters for how to achieve this. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
How many times have you fallen into the trap of a diet mentality? Old school rules for how to lose weight only set you up to fail long term. Today on the podcast Molly calls out the basic rules of dieting and explains why they don’t work. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
When your love language is food you often tune out the language of your body. Building a new relationship with food, when you’re interested in eating less, often involves mourning the loss of the food that’s off the table. On today’s episode Molly explains how to make sense of this mourning phase and how it’s a beautiful opportunity. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
When your emotional appetite suprpasses your physical hunger, it’s easy to eat more than your body needs for your ideal size. On today’s podcast Molly explains how to understand your emotional appetite and what leads it to grow and shrink. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
The 3 Cs of weight loss are what separate a sustainable weight loss plan, from a quick-fix diet. Molly explains each of these Cs, and why they are essential to becoming a thinner version of yourself as a food lover. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
Recently Molly hosted a live Q&A session and answered all your questions about weight loss. Listen to this replay where she explains how to handle a partner who eats a lot, how to balance exercise and increased hunger, and ways to create pleasure beyond food. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
Did you know you already have what it takes to be naturally slim as a food lover? It may seem hard to believe if you’ve believed you’ll always be overweight, and will never have enough discipline. But today Molly shares with you the secret. To enroll in the September course go to: www.mollyzemek.com/course
Are you struggling with how to recommit to losing weight? Maybe you’re stuck in the pattern of eating too much but don’t know how to get motivated. In this episode Molly teaches two ways to get back on track. To sign up for her free training go to: www.mollyzemek.com/3day
There are facts around what it takes to lose weight and keep it off. Then there is the story we tell about our ability to do what it takes. On today’s podcast Molly explains the difference between data versus drama with weight loss. She sheds light on why it’s easy to get stuck when you focus on the wrong one.
Want to know what my decision to buy an InstantPot has to do with weight loss? Tune in today to hear the full story. Also, join me for my FREE 3-day live training on the basics of weight for food lovers. Sign up at: www.mollyzemek.com/3day
Want to know what my decision to buy an InstantPot has to do with weight loss? Tune in today to hear the full story. Also, join me for my FREE 3-day live training on the basics of weight for food lovers. Sign up at: www.mollyzemek.com/3day
Do you tell yourself you can get away with bites, tastes and swipes of food off plan? This creates a habit of cheating on yourself. Eating behind your own back, while seemingly inconsequential in the moment, has significant repercussions on long-term success with weight loss.
Many food lovers struggle with how to handle a “screw it” attitude around food. But this mentality, believing it doesn’t matter if you overeat, is a common pattern of thinking that can be changed. Today Molly teaches how to identify this “thought error” and how to stop giving into it.
It’s easy to believe that you can never have too much of a good thing. Many people think “more is better” when it comes to delicious food, too. But is it? Molly explains how this common thought error actually leads to less pleasure instead of more with food.
Feeling anxious and overeating can go hand and hand for some people. Understanding why this happens and knowing how to change the habit are the topics of today’s podcast. Molly explains how turning to food to lessen anxiousness usually just makes it worse.
Are you someone who finds it hard to turn down free food? On today’s show Molly unravels why this particular desire seems so strong, and what the true value is by consuming it. She offers 5 powerful questions to ask yourself when you don’t want to miss out on gratuitous edibles.
On today’s show Molly takes listeners through a day in the life of her eating plan. She compares her relationship to food now to what it used to be, and explains why her current way of eating is by far her favorite. Tune in to hear her weekly splurges and conscious choices with food.
Whether or not to drink is a complicated decision for many people. When it comes to feeling empowered around how much you consume, it’s important to examine the relationship you have now through the lens of your thoughts and feelings. On today’s show Molly explains how to let go of the battle and step into freedom around alcohol.
When you believe reaching your goal weight is the ultimate measure of success, it’s easy to rush through weight loss. But there are negative consequences to speeding up the process. On today’s show Molly explains how slowing down is more productive for sustainable results.
Feeling bored while losing weight is not an uncommon experience, or one to avoid. On today’s show Molly lists 4 reasons why boredom occurs when we change our relationship with food and our bodies trim down. She describes how to reframe boredom and turn it into a useful opportunity for growth.
How to navigate weight loss and family nutrition is a topic many people struggle with. Understanding what’s helpful in guiding kids in their relationship with food is the topic of today’s conversation with Dr. Wendy Schofer. She teaches how to let go of the battle over food with your kids, and bring the fun back to families.
Burnout among high-achieving men can lead to overeating and drinking as a way to cope. On today’s episode Molly has a conversation with Master coach Dex Randall to hear his story of overcoming burnout and how he helps other men recognize the signs and the steps to recovery.
On today’s show Molly interviews Charlotte, a client who completed the 12-week online course. Charlotte shares what the process of weight loss was like, how she navigated fear around revealing her thinner body, and what is challenging about being a school teacher and staying committed to conscious eating.
Stress is a part of everyday life, but many of us don’t realize there are ways to manage it without turning to food or alcohol. On today’s show you will learn how to understand the difference between internal and external stress, and simple ways to minimize its effect on your weight loss.
There is a primal need to be part of the group and avoid rejection, and sometimes this motivates us to overindulge in eating or drinking. Learn why it feels so compelling to engage in the collective experience, and how to feel empowered to create the experience you want with food or alcohol.
Many of us have the habit of mindlessly eating bites, nibbles or tastes of things without being aware of the decision to do so in the moment. These thoughts, like a flash in the pan, happen instantly and unconsciously and can lead to regular overeating. On today’s show, learn how to recognize and reverse this thinking for good.
Molly tells a story about an experience when she tried to lose 4 pounds and unknowingly shifted into deprivation thinking. She explains the rebound effect of feeling restricted and how she navigated the situation to stay on track and in control around food.
Feeling deprived instead of satisfied can happen even when you are still eating the exact same food. Yet one feels terrible while the other is nourishing. Learn how to shift out of feelings of deprivation and restriction so you can relax and enjoy the experience of weight loss.
Many of us learn that the way to lose weight is through restriction and deprivation. This approach always backfires and on today’s show I explain why this happens. Learn how to identify deprivation thinking in your own weight loss journey and the effect of it on your success.
It’s easy to be confused about the weight loss process, and feel like there is a lot of guesswork involved. There are three areas where many people tend to get stuck, and today I will help you understand how and why you are guessing instead of deciding what to do.
Being on the same team with your body makes weight loss so much easier. But many of us choose to ignore, reject and disconnect from our bodies on a daily basis and then wonder why our bodies don’t cooperate. Today I’ll explain three ways this happens and how to become friends with your body.
Losing weight is not always an easy process, but there are certain ways we can make it harder. On today’s show I highlight 5 ways people inadvertently complicate fat loss, and I give tips for how to make it easier. From physical to mental changes, these 5 suggestions are easy to implement starting today.
Ever turn to food to escape the reality of your everyday life? This is a common relationship some of us have with overeating. On today’s show I explain how to understand this habit and why it happens. I also help you see the benefit to changing the pattern and why it might be helpful.
There are three main thresholds most people experience during a weight loss journey, and none of them feel easy to overcome. Today I explain why thresholds seem insurmountable and how to navigate around them so you can reach your goal weight.
Ever feel comforted by having your pantry fully stocked with your favorite food? One of the reasons some people overeat is because they connect food with a sense of comfort and security. In today's episode I look at the role food plays in creating safety and how it affects weight loss.
It’s common to feel resistant to many aspects of losing weight. On today’s podcast I shine a spotlight on why resistance happens and how to recognize it on your own journey. I give tips on how to move through it so you can stay committed to your goal.
This week I’m talking with self-love expert LeAnn Austin on alternatives to “all or nothing” thinking. We talk about how learning moderation with food begins with how you think about yourself and acceptance of where you are. LeAnn describes what it means to “play in the grey” with your thoughts.
Cultivating self-love is not an overnight process, but once you develop it there is no better fuel for sustainable weight loss. But it’s hard for a lot of people to feel amazing about their bodies after a lifetime of overeating. On today’s show Molly teaches the gradual approach to take with yourself in order to build love and compassion.
Self-loathing can motivate some people to lose weight, but it rarely leads to permanent success. It also creates a terrible experience of suffering and deprivation when you hate yourself through the process of slimming down. Listen how I explain the effect of self-loathing and what to do about it.
Have you noticed the conflicting messages our society offers around weight? Pressure to be thin along with messaging to fully accept yourself at any size can create an internal tug of war over the right thing to believe. Today I wipe the slate clean and help you choose your perspective based on what you genuinely want.
Have you ever considered whether you are a people pleaser? On today’s show I describe ways we show up dishonestly with ourselves and others as a way to keep the peace. You’ll be surprised to hear how overeating is a form of people pleasing, and the 3 ways to solve it.
How often do you use cheat days as a weight loss strategy? On today’s show I explain how this method can be problematic, even though it sounds very tempting. You may not realize the unconscious habit you develop when cheat days are a part of your method for losing weight.
Your big goal can be built on a mound of small victories. But often we fall into the trap of feeling too intimidated to even start losing weight. Instead of focusing on the long term result, today I show you how to just begin with a small step. I give examples of some small, doable things you can try right now.
When we think “new year, new you” it often comes with a belief that we need to be strict, harsh and exacting with ourselves. But what if you decided to be generous with yourself instead? Not in an overindulgent way, but with a bighearted attitude. Today I will teach you several ways to do this.
In celebration of the 100th episode of this podcast I am taking you behind the scenes of a group coaching call I led on goal setting. Learn how I map out my yearly resolutions and my process for taking action. I also coach three women through their individual obstacles so they can move forward and achieve the results they want.
As humans we have the tendency to feel unmotivated and keep things easy. Inertia is a part of our natural tendency and once you understand why it’s there, it can be a relief knowing there is nothing wrong with you. Today I will teach you how to overcome it in five simple ways.
I have a tool for you today that helps you reconnect with yourself and recenter in your body. It is a compliment to creating a “season of you” during this typical time of busyness and stress. Join me as I show you how to experience relief and honor your emotions by bringing awareness back to the present moment.
Today I share my seasonal favorites that help me experience a sense of joy without overindulging in food or alcohol. From kitchen appliances, reading material, and daily routines, these are all things that create natural pleasure for food-lovers like me who don’t want eating to be their only source of comfort.
How you identify yourself is often based on the past. It can keep you stuck, perpetuating old habits, instead of stepping into your ideal self. But the process of transformation, and becoming someone new, can also be scary. Today I explain the aspects of identity crisis and weight loss, and how to navigate all of it.
Getting down to your ideal weight, and feeling confident in clothes you love is amazing. But there are other less well-known benefits to changing your relationship with food. Today I go through the top 5 benefits of weight loss, beyond the physical pounds off the scale.
Annie is in the process of completing my 12-week online course for food-lovers and is sharing a truly inspiring story of success. Her testimony includes how she lost over 20 pounds, and the way she built confidence in cooking and overcame emotional stress in order to transform her relationship with herself.
Julia Child’s philosophy on food and health inspires much of what I teach inside my weight loss program. On today’s episode I use some of her wisdom to highlight how you can learn to eat well, enjoy the process of weight loss and maximize pleasure from food.
When Ellen signed up for a discovery call with me she was both certain and skeptical. She knew the results of my program from seeing her sister-in-law achieve success in weight loss, but she also doubted whether it would work for her. Tune in to hear what happened when she decided to commit to herself and this work.
The last two months of the year usually mark a season of overindulging, stress and feeling spread too thin. Many of us practice saying “yes” to everyone else, and “no” to ourselves, and end December crashing and burning into the new year. On today’s show I describe how to turn this into a season for you instead.
Feeling tired is a big trigger for overeating. But it’s important to understand whether you are physically or emotionally tired, and how to handle either without turning to food. In this episode I take all the guesswork out so you know how to get more of what you need when you feel fatigued.
Today my client Susu shares her story of weight loss and how she let go of the belief that exercise is obligatory in order to reach her ideal size. Susu used to label herself an “emotional eater” until she started learning the tools to redefine her relationship with herself and food. You don’t want to miss hearing her experience.
Have you noticed you are either on the wagon, or completely off it? All or nothing thinking is such a common way people fail at weight loss, but it’s completely optional. Today I teach you how to discover the happy medium so weight loss can feel easier and sustainable.
Do you notice yourself wanting to rebel against your weight loss goal? Maybe this looks like not following your diet, or even being resistant to start a new plan. On today’s podcast I talk about why you feel defiant and how to make it easier to follow through on your best intentions.
What does it mean to be a person of integrity? On today’s podcast I describe how the process of weight loss brings you more into integrity with yourself. It’s not about being perfect all the time, or doing what’s right. In fact sustainable weight loss involves accepting the imperfections as much as striving toward solutions.
Ever feel like you’ve lost control over what’s going in your mouth? On today’s show I describe what happens when we go through a cycle of mindless eating and let the primal brain take the driver’s seat in our relationship with food. I also teach you how to regain control.
On today’s podcast I explain what it means to accept yourself and also love yourself enough to go after your dreams. I describe the situation of one of my clients and how self-love doesn’t always feel warm and fuzzy. Tune in to learn how I practice self-love, even when it doesn’t always feel easy.
There are three main reasons why most people feel stuck in a cycle of overeating and not losing weight. But it can be hard to objectively look at what’s happening in our own habits and the result we create with our unconscious beliefs. Today I’m helping you get out of your own way.
Believing you can offset extra food with exercise is a lie that leads many people into a regular habit of overeating. Today on the podcast I share some tough love about why this fallacy keeps so many of us stuck, unable to lose weight and reach our ideal size.
Many of us unknowingly equate food with comfort when we’re sick. But sometimes the belief that food makes us feel better leads to urges and eating without any real benefit to health. On today’s episode I talk through my own experience with handling illness and cravings for food, and my own remedy to solve it.
Usually we talk about self care on a superficial level, and there is certainly nothing wrong with some pampering as a way to feel good. But today we go below the surface to examine what it means to really satisfy needs and desire in order to strengthen your relationship with you. Deep self care answers the inner longing in a way food and alcohol can’t.
My mid-year resolution this summer is to have more fun. It is part of the solution to making overeating and drinking less desirable. Recently I taught a workshop inside my online course on this very topic and it was one of the most popular of all my classes. I’m sharing it here on the podcast in this episode.
Today I am interviewing Mary, who is close to completing my 12-week online weight loss course. She shares her experience of losing weight in a way that she describes as “easier than anything she’s tried before.” She tells her story of emotional eating and discovering joy beyond food.
What would it be like to remove the word “can’t” from your thinking? What if you were open to the possibility that your life can be completely different in the future? Today I teach you how to create beliefs on purpose, so you are not limited by what you achieved in the past.
Today I take you behind the scenes inside my digital weight loss course so you can experience a lesson I taught on handling failure. Mid-way through any weight loss journey is typically when thoughts of giving up usually happen. In this class you’ll hear how I guide clients through understanding setbacks and using them for long term success.
Untangling habits like overeating or overdrinking starts with first understanding what’s happening in the moment when you decide to turn to food or alcohol. Being an observer of your own mind and the actions you take is a subtle art that takes practice, but it rewards you with valuable information. Today I explain how this small shift in thinking can lead to dramatic results with weight loss.
Revisiting yearly resolutions is a great way to reset and recommit to what you are working to accomplish. In today’s episode of the podcast I teach you how to approach this process so you can gain momentum over the last six months of the year and finish strong.
What keeps you from always following your food plan? The idea that there is an “easy” path is one of the most common lies we believe from our brain. Today I shed light on the full truth of what happens when you eat or drink more than you want to. And I teach you how to understand “easy” and “hard” in a new way.
I am sharing the story of my 2 ½ year journey of going after a huge goal and the numerous setbacks it took to get there. At the time it felt like one failure after another, but now I see it as an enormous win. I learned some important lessons about how to achieve any dream, and how the brain attempts to steer you off course.
Today I am redefining what it means to emotionally eat. For years I misunderstood this concept and never believed it applied to me. But the process can be so unconscious that many of us don’t even realize why it happens. I will show you how to take steps to solve this habit.
In the final episode on how to release mental weight, so you can reach your ideal size, I describe the effect of judgment on our ability to stay motivated. I show you how to turn off the inner critic and how curiosity is a much more useful perspective to have.
Overwhelm is an easy emotion to indulge in, but it is never helpful. In fact it can keep you stuck, feeling powerless to change your circumstances or create the results you want. On today’s podcast I help you understand where overwhelm comes from and how to change it so you feel in control and released from its weight.
This is the first of a 3-part series on how to release the mental weight that leads to overeating. Today I am teaching you how worrying creates more problems than it solves. I also give you a strategy for going on a worry-free diet so you feel in control of the life you are creating, instead of at the mercy of it.
Today I’m teaching you a new tool to add to your arsenal for successful weight loss. Visualization is a powerful way to practice new habits around food and alcohol, and one of the best ways to set yourself up for success in challenging situations. Tune in to find out how to do it.
Many of us are so eager for a quick-fix, fast approach to weight loss that we skip the basics. But the basics are what work, and are much more sustainable than some drastic alternative. Today I describe the 8 basic habits of weight loss and why you are tempted to not follow them.
Usually we verbally beat ourselves up, restrict food or overexercise as a way to hold ourselves accountable, but that approach does more harm than good. Instead I want you to try a new way, that establishes trust, compassion and deeper awareness so you can reach your goal without suffering.
Today I talk about why my approach to exercise is so different from conventional diets. I tell my story of completely abandoning workouts in order to lose weight easier, and why focusing on food and mindset are more important to see a result on the scale.
Do you notice yourself believing there is not enough food when you sit down to your meal, and find yourself rushing through eating? Or believing you’re not losing weight fast enough? On today’s podcast I talk about “not enoughness” and how to recognize and change this thinking.
The way I approach weekends and eating is drastically different from the way I used to. Because it’s 30% of your week, being thoughtful about what you eat and drink on those days makes a big impact on weight loss. On this episode I explain why it feels hard to stay on plan and how to view it differently.
Usually vacations can be a free-for-all with food and alcohol. But when handled differently, you can maintain and even lose weight on vacation, instead of sabotaging all your hard work. Today I explain exactly how to plan your eating for vacation, and the way to change your mindset.
Today I teach my best tips on how to optimize flavor in food for weight loss. Instead of relying on someone else’s recipe or pre-packaged meal, you can feel confident in your ability to cook simple, delicious things from your kitchen so long as you follow some of these basics.
Usually we try and avoid failure, believing it means something has gone wrong. But setbacks are a natural part of the process and an opportunity to learn invaluable information about yourself. On this episode I explain how to rethink failure so it works in your favor.
There is a real reason your brain is wired to compare yourself to other people. But if you’re not careful this can lead to feeling like “not enough” and unmotivated to keep working on weight loss. Today I explain how to understand this habit and make it work to your advantage.
There are three pillars to changing your relationship with alcohol, and on today’s show I explain each one. This approach does not require that you abstain from booze for the rest of your life, but can be a useful strategy for simply cutting back.
As a certified sommelier, I spent 20 years in a passionate relationship with wine. But at a certain point it became clear that my overdrinking was the one domino affecting every other area of my life. Today I share my story and struggle, and the way I finally changed my relationship with alcohol.
So many people are turning more to food and alcohol these days because they feel uncertain about what’s happening in the world. But certainty does not come from something outside of us. You have full agency over the life you want to create right now, despite what’s happening around you. On today’s show I’ll tell you how to feel certain that’s true.
When it comes to weight loss there are two thoughts that invariably sabotage commitment. “It should be easy and come naturally,” sound innocent enough, but wreak havoc on one’s ability to stick with their goal. Listen as I explore what is at the root of these two poisonous beliefs
Part of a diet mentality is thinking of foods as either “good” or “bad”, but this is problematic because it creates tension around eating instead of releasing it. Today I discuss how certain beliefs around food and overeating can set you up for failure, instead of empowering you to be in control.
Examining your current thinking is a crucial step in changing habits that don’t serve you. Today I walk you through the three ways you make disempowering beliefs less “sticky” so you can adopt thoughts that drive the action you want for weight loss.
Overeating is not a sign that you’re broken or that something is wrong with you. It is simply just a habit, and today I help you understand what creates the habit and then how to change it permanently. You are not powerless in the face of food, you just need to understand how the brain works.
When I started working as a cook I had to learn an entirely new system to be successful in a restaurant kitchen. It was called “mise en place” and served as my foundation for figuring out sustainable weight loss. You’ll be surprised to hear today how the two are related.
I used to start every year wondering if I was really ready to solve my struggle with weight loss. It felt like an uphill battle to tackle another diet, and I wondered if it was even possible for me to reach my ideal size and keep it off. Today I help you figure out if the time is right for you or not.
If you notice an uptick in the urges you feel for food, it might be because of one of these four common triggers. Today I describe what can lead to more desire for food, and how to manage your lifestyle to minimize the typical triggers that spark the need to eat when you don’t need to.
It’s finally 2021---now what? Last year gave many of you more reasons than ever to turn to food. And you may be hoping that all your problems, including weight loss, with magically disappear with the new year. But habits don’t work that way. Today I have a special announcement to help make 2021 a year full of possibility for you.
You don’t need to give up the joy of cooking while you are losing weight. You also don’t need to think of it as tedious or too much work. On today’s episode I shared how I learned to enjoy creating meals without needing to overeat along the way. I describe how to shift your thoughts about cooking, and fully appreciate being in the kitchen.
It’s normal to feel like mourning the loss of an old friend when you stop overeating. For many of us, food has been a comfort and support, or simply the one thing just for us. But is it a true friend? Today I teach you how weight loss actually teaches you how to become a true friend to yourself.
Learning how to recover from situations when you eat too much can make or break your weight loss goal. Instead of seeing it as a problem, or a reason you aren’t capable of losing weight, you can learn more about your underlying thoughts. Today I teach you how to recover so that your weight loss success is inevitable.
Creating a food plan for holiday meals is a way to feel fully satisfied with all the food you love without overeating. But it requires some advanced planning and thought work, and on today’s podcast I share exactly how to approach and create the perfect holiday eating plan.
Learning how to say “no” to things and people that don’t help you become the best version of yourself is a critical skill I teach in my program. On today’s show I talk about how practicing this over the holidays can help you experience a true sense of joy and peace.
What is your idea of the perfect holiday season? For most of my life I anticipated a sense of peace, joy and deeper connection to my family. But the reality was always disappointment and regret, fueled by a lot of overeating. On today’s podcast I invite you to consider your intentions for this season, and suggest ways to create exactly what you want.
How often does your inner critic tell you what you “should” or “should not” be doing? This voice pretends to be helpful, but it’s actually divisive. It can lead you to rebel against yourself by overeating. On today’s show I talk about how giving yourself permission for what you want makes sustainable weight loss much easier and effective.
Anticipation is a valuable tool for weight loss. You can use it to envision the best case scenario or the worst case scenario. It is a way to create thoughts and feelings ahead of time that drive action for success. Listen to today’s show to hear how anticipation can work for you rather than against.
When you’re on a weight loss journey, your mind can feel like a battleground. There is this internal tug-of-war between the side of you that wants to keep eating for comfort, and the side that wants to reach your goal weight and change your relationship with food. Today I discuss how to understand the politics of the brain and why that conflict is there so you can make weight loss easier and more effective.
Sometimes just imagining being around your favorite food can create feelings of powerlessness. But the solution is not to hide or eliminate these foods from your house. To experience full freedom around food you need to face this fear head-on, and practice eating mindfully. I explain how to do it on today’s show.
Most of us delay happiness until we get the weight off, and then reward ourselves with food once we reach our goal. But celebrating the small wins each day reinforces the daily habits that make the goal weight possible. Today I show you how mentally high-fiving yourself daily keeps you motivated and committed to long term success.
It’s a shame when weight loss is misunderstood as being purely about vanity. When I learned how to stop overeating by managing my mind, I became more connected to the truth of myself. I started living my life with what I call radical honesty. On today’s episode I describe exactly what that means.
Does it ever feel like there is a good angel on one shoulder, telling you what you “should” eat, and a little devil on the other trying to talk you out of it? Negotiating with ourselves over food is a big way we sabotage weight loss, and today I’ll explain why it happens and how to stop it.
Hating yourself thin might work for a quick-fix, short-term weight loss diet but it rarely creates sustainable results. Today I explain why accepting yourself as you are right now actually makes it much easier to reach your ideal weight and stay there permanently.
Most of us have ingrained beliefs about dieting. Today I uncover the “dieting mentality” that prevents people from achieving long term success with weight loss. I also teach you exactly how to think to create sustainable results and maintain your ideal size.
Losing the last 10 pounds requires more precision and a deliberate audit of the process that helped you get the initial weight off. On today’s episode I help you understand the many reasons people get stuck, and how to keep the scale needle moving.
Most of us try to lose weight by just changing what we eat. But when I finally lost my weight for good it was because I focused less on my food and more on my thoughts. Today I talk about four lies I used to believe that kept me overeating and how to think differently.
Often we feel the most hunger and temptation to overeat at night. There is a scientific reason for this. On today’s show I teach 5 tangible ways you can change this habit so you become someone who is satisfied with just dinner. Learn how shifting the way you eat at night can have a dramatic effect on the way you feel.
How joyful is to overindulge in eating? What if you could include your favorite foods on a plan for weight loss, and learn how to enjoy them more, in a moderate portion? Join me today as I describe how to do just that.
Do you ever overeat because you think it will make you feel better? Or that an experience will be enhanced with more food, alcohol, and all the pleasure possible? Listen to hear more about the myth of FOMO, and how it can really sabotage our weight loss.
What do you believe about your ability to lose weight? Your thoughts about yourself and food are the key to changing your habit of overeating. Anyone can follow a diet and get physical weight off, but changing your mind is how those results become permanent.
Losing weight can trigger a lot of blame and shame if we are not careful. Today I look at what causes these two things to come up, what role they play in reaching a weight loss goal, and how to empower yourself deliberately.
Do you have a constant “feed” of food thoughts in your brain? For food lovers, learning how to not indulge in these thoughts is a necessary skill to lower cravings. On this episode, I teach you five ways to minimize brain chatter around food.
Does happiness elude you? Are you always holding out hope for a future day when everything will be better? On today’s show I teach you how to be content where you are right now. It’s the best gift you can give yourself.
Your emotions provide valuable information for how to live your best life. But many of us eat to avoid fully experiencing how we feel. In this episode I provide specific ways you can learn and practice how to process your emotions. They are the key to a richer, fuller life without excessive eating.
Learning how to stop overeating and lose weight does not mean you have to enjoy food less. In fact there is a process to be more engaged with food in a mindful way that makes it more satisfying, even while eating less. On this episode I explain exactly how to do it.
Many people start out strong losing weight but struggle with staying committed. But commitment is more than just a declarative pledge to do something, it is step-by-step action taken over a long period of time. Today I teach you how to recommit and stay in the game to get to your goal weight.
Most of us have a complicated relationship with the scale. There is a lot of drama over our weight and what the number means. But you can learn how to weigh yourself and keep it neutral. Doing so will actually help you lose weight.
Sustainable weight loss requires being intentional with your time. To live the life you want, you need to learn how to manage your time so that your priorities match your actions. The process is easier than you think.
Do you feel entitled to eat whatever you want? What about to always enjoy and feel satisfied with food? Beliefs around entitlement can either work against us or for us as we try to stop overeating. On today’s episode I explain how.
We all have underlying beliefs about food, whether we recognize them or not. An especially sneaky one is the thought “food is a reward”, which leads to a cycle of breaking diets and overeating. In today’s episode I talk all about it.
Former Top Chef contestant, Kenny Gilbert, shares his culinary philosophy and plans for his new restaurant Cut and Gather. We also discuss life during Covid-19, and how he balances a love of food with commitment to health.
Mental health goes hand-in-hand with physical health and today I talk about a tool that will help keep your brain sharp and focused so that you achieve sustainable weight loss. It is a daily practice that enables you to solve the reason you overeat.
There are three types of action you could be taking right now, and only one of them will lead you to sustainable weight loss. Listen how I describe the most powerful way you can go after your goals, and what the process of massive action looks like.
Today I talk candidly about my own struggle navigating the coronavirus, and the way I was able to empower myself to get back on track. It is useful to know there are things you have control over during a crisis, and your mind is the most important one.
It was my privilege to speak with April Price, life coach and host of 100% Awesome podcast, about her weight loss journey, and transformation from a miserable life into one full of joy and optimism.
Can you experience pleasure beyond food? As food-lovers it can be hard to imagine how, but I promise you there are ways. In this episode I explain how to not only heighten your pleasure from food but how to be fulfilled beyond just what you eat.
The hows and whys of incorporating a food journal into your plan for weight loss. If a food plan is your road map for success, the journal is your actual compass. It will point you in the direction you’re headed.
Want to finally feel better? Here are four ways to start creating natural energy for yourself. Losing weight is not the only benefit when you stop overeating. In fact it is just the tip of the iceberg.
You are completely worthy just as you are right now. The way you are designed is pretty miraculous and your creation is intended to serve a purpose. When you start to live into this belief, and your value as an individual, it helps motivate you to strive for a better version of yourself.
Is it a good idea to have rules for eating? In this episode, I talk about what it means to be disciplined with food and whether it makes more sense to be spontaneous. Does having a structured plan actually work? Tune in to find out.
Managing your mind during a crisis should be one of your top priorities. Learn the most important question to ask yourself in order to reframe your thinking during this time. It will shift your brain to be open to all the opportunities before you.