Mind Over Diets with Dr Aishah Iqbal: Recent Episodes
Dr Aishah Iqbal
Are you in search of the ultimate weight loss tips for quick results? Well, you won't find them here. Why? Because we believe in debunking outdated weight loss strategies that simply don't work!
Welcome to the Mind Over Diets podcast, where we delve into the realm of healthy weight loss methods and guide you towards developing a mindset that cultivates sustainable health habits. Hosted by Dr Aishah Iqbal, who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise as a medical doctor, personal trainer, NLP practitioner, weight loss expert and transformational coach.
Unlike traditional diet coaching and weight loss approaches, Dr. Aishah empowers you to optimise your thinking, enabling you to make lasting lifestyle changes. By focusing on the fundamental pillars of health, she equips you with the tools to sculpt your self-worth beyond the constraints of the weighing scale.
Join us on the captivating journey of Mind Over Diets, where we unlock the true potential within you and reshape your perspective on weight management. Get ready to embrace a new paradigm of holistic well-being and discover the transformative power of your mind.
Mind Over Diets: Sculpting Self-Worth Beyond the Scales.
Do you find yourself using food as a reward for completing tasks or simply making it through another day? We’ve all experienced moments of weakness when it seems like nothing can get us out of our funk, so naturally, we turn to one guaranteed mood-booster: Food.
But have you ever stopped to consider why you resort to food as your primary source of comfort and excitement? This episode will help uncover the underlying reasons behind our seemingly innate habit of rewarding ourselves with snacks instead of something healthier – and guide readers on the path towards breaking this cycle.
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Having a coach by your side throughout your weight loss journey is a something that can offer support, guidance and accountability. After coaching hundreds of women, I believe we should all have the skills to be able to coach ourselves in a similar way. To be able to hack into your minds thinking to help create the results you want is so important in putting control back into your hands.
Are you searching for an effective self-coaching strategy to create lasting mindset shifts? Discover the secrets in this insightful podcast episode.
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In this episode, I am joined bu behaviour analyst Jo Westley. We discuss reveals the power of data in your weight loss journey. Discover the essential metrics you should be tracking, from food intake and exercise routines to sleep patterns and stress levels, and learn how these insights can guide your decision-making for optimal progress. Jo provides practical steps to start collecting and analyzing your own data, equipping you with the tools to take control of your health and achieve lasting success. Don't miss this enlightening conversation as we explore the profound impact of data-driven strategies on your weight loss goals.
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Being a new mum is challenging; on top of the sleepless nights and caring for your little one, you may also find yourself asking how to manage losing weight while breastfeeding. Are you feeling like that extra baby weight just won't come off? Like, surely everyone says breastfeeding is supposed to help!
Don't worry, plenty of other new moms have been in your shoes! You don't need to deprive yourself of proper nutrition or turn to unhealthy fad diets – with some guidance, you can make lifestyle modifications that will help both you and your baby stay healthy during this wonderful time. In this blog post, we'll discuss best practices when it comes to losing weight while breastfeeding so that you can get back into pre-baby shape safely and effectively!
Find out how to safely and effectively lose weight while breastfeeding! We cover best practices when it comes to nutrition, lifestyle modifications, exercising tips, and more in this essential guide for new moms.
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This episode I am joined by a dear friend and fellow doctor Dr Aileen Alexander. Dr Aileen is a well-being and weight loss coach for professional women, TEDx speaker, Medical Doctor & former NHS General Practitioner.
She’s spent the last 7 years helping women to prioritise their well-being and find balance in life so they can manage stress, increase their energy and lose weight sustainably without restriction or relying on willpower.
Connect with Aileen:
TEDx Talk - Why Traditional Diets Don’t Always Work: https://youtu.be/0t0V7UtB4MY
Website: www.doctoraileen.com
Instagram: @doctoraileen__ https://www.instagram.com/doctoraileen__
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How do you hold yourself accountable when it comes to losing weight? The reason why we get attracted to working with weight loss coaches or join weight loss groups is because we want accountability. We want a way to make sure we will do what we say we do. But what can we do to hold ourselves accountable? The groups and coaching program are a short term solution, which is great. Though we also need to think about how we personally hold ourselves accountable in the long run.
Have a listen to my thoughts on this topic in this week's podcast episode.
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In this episode, I am joined by fellow doctor and weight loss coach Dr Amruti Choudhry. We talk through Amruti's own journey with her weight management and how finally working on her mind led her to lose over 40kg of weight! She now works as a weight loss coach supporting other women to do the same.
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Investing - it's a hot topic. Are you investing for your future?
I'm not talking about putting your money away into shares or stocks. I'm talking about investing into YOUR wellbeing. Your time, effort, energy, money - are you spending it on your growth? Everyone needs to invest. Invest into their wellbeing and health because THAT investment will surely open up the doors of opportunity and growth.
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In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Dr Kiran Rahim, paediatrician and mother to 3 young children. She shares with me her experiences of being a mum and juggling her career. This conversation is refreshing and empowering, a lovely reminder of the beauty that motherhood is.
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Self Sabotage - a statement many of us make when we find ourselves falling out of the routine of making change. Does that mean it is really self sabotage? What is self sabotaging? How can we redefine what we mean by this statement? We talk about this on the podcast this week so be sure to tune in!
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I am really excited for this episode because we are joined by Dr Andrew Jenkinson, a general surgeon specialising in bariatric procedures and the author of the Sunday Times bestseller Why We Eat (Too Much) - the new science of appetite. In this episode, we talk about Dr Andrew Jenkinson's experience as a bariatric surgeon, understanding what the weight set point is and the impact our environment & genetics have on weight gain. Read more about Dr Andrew Jenkinson: https://www.whyweeattoomuch.co.uk/
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A little update about what's to come :)
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In this episode we are joined by the wonderful Dr Leah Deutsch, an nhs consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, experienced yoga teacher, specialising in yoga for women’s health and a mother to an 18 month old little boy. Her experience informs her compassionate approach to caring for women at all stages of their reproductive journey. She believes that we empower women on their journey not only by enabling them to be fully informed about their care, but also by ensuring we really hear what they need form us.
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Managing stress is something we all know we should be doing. But what does that even mean? How do we actually manage our stress? This episode goes into some ways that stress might be impacting your weight loss journey and some stress you can take to help you reduce your stress levels. Also check out: Instagram: www.instagram.com/doctoraishah
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This episode has some swearing so please pop in headphones if you are around littles ones. We are also discussing a difficult subject so if this causes you any distress or triggers any unresolved feelings, please reach out to those around you for support (and I am here for you too!)
In this episode, we are joined by Holly Matthews, former TV actress, self development coach and the founder of The Happy Me Project. Holly shares with us her journey navigating the grief she experienced after the death of her husband Ross. At the young age of 32, Holly because a widow and single mum to two young daughters. She shares her story with us and gives us some strategies that have helped her.
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www.iamhollymatthews.com
www.instagram.com/iamhollymatthews/
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What is success?
How we define what success looks like to us is really important in helping us to feel like we are moving forward. Often on a weight loss journey success is linked to the scales but there are so many other ways to view what success is.
In this episode, we go through how you can start to redefine success in a way that works for you.
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Ozempic has been in the news a lot recently with lots of Hollywood stars claiming it is a wonderdrug that has helepd them lose weight. Have I got an opinion on this? Of course! In today's episode I share my thoughts on using medications for weight loss and some of the questions to ask yourself if you are considering it.
Just a gentle warning that I am not neutral in this episode - I do share my views on it but I hope some of the points I mentioned give you things to think about!
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What are you eating? What nutritious meals are you already consuming? What areas could you improve on? Is there a particular pattern with your eating habits? Are work days and home days different? When ladies join the MMWA, they get granted access to a phenomenal app that let's them document their food. We then work together to assess, analyse and make a realistic plan moving forward. If you don't truly know what your eating, it can be hard to make sustainable adjustments. You don't need to track calories, macros or anything more intricate than simply saying "bag of crisps" or "pesto chicken sandwich". In this episode, we explore what food journaling looks like, how it can help you make sustainable changes to your eating and how you can start to implement it in your life. Also check out: Learn more about the Medic Mums Weight Loss Academy coaching program Join the facebook group: Weight Loss For Medic Mums Follow on social media: Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook
Movement snacking What on earth is that?! Moving your body, in whatever shape or form it may look like, in bitesize chunks. And yes, all of those bitesize moments of movement COUNT. Movement snacking could look like 5 minutes of doing some body weight exercises or a 2 minute walk to the local shops or climbing the stairs every time your moving floors. In this episode we discuss what movement snacking is and how you can start to implement it into your life. Also check out: Learn more about the Medic Mums Weight Loss Academy coaching program Join the facebook group: Weight Loss For Medic Mums Follow on social media: Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook
Identity. It's a key factor when we're talking about getting into new habits. Exercise, eating healthy, self care, going for walks - and every other habit you're trying to bring into existence in your life are all impacted by the identity you carry. Sometimes we wonder "Gosh why is it so bloody difficult to get a walk into my day?!" while also telling the world and her kitchen sink that "I'm the laziest person in the world". Doesn't really match up, does it? If you identify as someone who is lazy then it's a no brainer that you'll find it difficult to get out for a walk - because the habit you're trying to do doesn't align with the identity you are reiterating to yourself. In this episode we talk about what our identity might be, how it's impacting our actions and how we can reverse this in our favour. Also check out: Learn more about the Medic Mums Weight Loss Academy coaching program Join the facebook group: Weight Loss For Medic Mums Follow on social media: Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook
Periods. Menopause. PMS. The monthly cycle. All of the fun stuff us women go through at some point in life. It's a big part of being a woman - but literally nobody actually talks about how this part of our life is impacting our decision making, mindset, eating, exercise. You name it, and it's impacted in some way by the whole bleeding-once-a-month, body-getting-ready-for-a-baby, body-not-got-a-baby thing that's happening. In this episode we talk about what our cycle is impacting and some simple steps we can start taking to limit the negative impact it might be having. Also check out: Learn more about the Medic Mums Weight Loss Academy coaching program Join the facebook group: Weight Loss For Medic Mums Follow on social media: Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook
Over the years as I've coached women on their weight loss journey, I've realised that actually the steps and areas we need to work on are relatively basic: sleep, eating habits, movement, stress levels... The problem is we live in a chaotic and complicated world: our work shift patterns are manic, we're expected to do the whole working mum thing without difficulty (pffft), kids and marriage are not always an easy mix but that's all without mentioning the diet culture that has surrounded us from before we even knew how to smile. The simple steps become overcomplicated because of all this WORLD happening around is. But there is another layer to this onion... When we step into the decision to make some lifestyle shifts to change our way of living - we automatically jump to the chaotic and complicated steps. We don't keep it simple for ourselves. We decide to work against ourselves, not with ourselves. In this episode we talk about what we can do to simplify our journey in this chaotic world that we live in. Also check out: Learn more about the Medic Mums Weight Loss Academy coaching program Join the facebook group: Weight Loss For Medic Mums Follow on social media: Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook doctor coaching, executive coaching for doctors, doctor coach, weight loss for medic mums, weight loss for doctors, weight loss for doctors only, weight loss for busy physicians, katrina ubell, weight loss coaching, weight loss coach uk, life coaching for doctors, doctors maternity leave
We as medic mums are special. Not only do we do the whole mothering thing - which is bloody hard in itself. But we give our time, energy and brain space away to complete strangers who are in need of a bit of care and attention - because let's be real, that's what patients are (generally). Complete strangers who come into your life and you give them so much - to the level of holding in your wee for hours because you're being of service to them. We wear both those hats...but we often forget to pass a piece of that care and love to ourselves. The outcome comes in different forms: lack of self esteem or confidence, emotional eating, weight gain, poor eating habits. This podcast, platform and community is where we will change that. We will put ourselves first and honour our health - so we can be happy, healthy and feel fulfilled in life. Also check out:
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A slight issue with the audio - please adjust your volume so I'm not screaming into your ears! The flywheel effect is a business strategy that actually I think we can apply to our lifestyle way of thinking. In this podcast episode, I talk to you about what the flywheel effect is and how each small action we take pushes us to have more momentum that creates lifelong change. Also check out:
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A slight issue with the audio - please adjust your volume so I'm not screaming into your ears!
This podcast episode is especially for you if you've set the goal of trying to lose weight every year and find yourself making no progress. I am giving you 6 tips that are actually going to make a difference in your weight loss journey this year. I promise you - even if you implement just one, the needle will start moving in the direction you want!
Other episodes:
Episode 4: Value based goal setting
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2022 has been a year of a great deal of reflection for me, a habit I have sat down into doing very regularly. And if I am honest, it's taken a hard year into being one of my best - simply because I've put myself in the driving seat of deciding how I actually want to feel and live.
In this episode, I share some of the strategies I use to reflect on my day/week/month and why these steps can be super useful on a weight loss journey.
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Goal setting and thinking about what you want to acheive in the next year is a hot topic at the moment as we head into 2023. We've spoken about value based goal setting on the podcast before but this week I want to go into a little more depth about how to set realistic goals that are actually achievable.
Other episodes:
Episode 4: Value based goal setting
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There are only a few weeks left of 2022 - how mad is that?! This time of year always brings up a lot of thoughts and emotions, especially when there is lots of yummy food to consume. In this episode, we talk about how to work through those thoughts that might pop up around eating during a festival or celebration and we also cover the practical aspects - Can you actually put on a lot of KGs during the holidays?
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I'm fortunate enough to speak to so many medic mums about their struggles, thoughts and feelings around weight loss. One theme that pops up a lot is this idea of fearing their children will follow in their footsteps with their bad habits.
In this episode, we talk about why we might find ourselves having this fear, some questions we can ask to analyse the fear and a few practical steps we can take to move away from this problem.
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Low fat, high protein, low calories - we've seen these labels on many of the food packets we come across in the supermarket. These so-called healthy foods that are good for you...but are they really?
In this episode...well rant (!), I talk about why these labels on foods are not a good thing, the importance of being aware of food ingredients and a gentle, realistic step we can take towards eating food that aligns with our overall health goals.
Other podcast episodes to listen to:
Episode 11 - Insulin and the weight set point
Episode 10 - A different approach to calorie counting
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When we are working on changing our thoughts around situations that happen, learning how to step into the shoes of others to see the same situation in a different light can be very helpful.
In this episode, I teach you a technique used in NLP called Perceptual Positions that teaches you a step by step method on changing your perception of any given event.
Other podcast episodes to listen to:
Episode 6 - Changing your thoughts - the gateway to real results
Episode 3 - The power of words
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So often we think the grass is greener on the other side. When I finish my exam, when the kids start school, when I get that CCT - then life will be better, happier, easier.
It may well be true that when you get to that next stage, life changes.
But you can't make time go faster than it goes and for now - this is your season. Learning how to find ease and even enjoyment when our season is something that can come from changing our thoughts around it. In this episode, I talk about how the toddler life I live isn't easy but the steps I'm taking to rewire my thinking.
Other podcast episodes to listen to:
Episode 6 - Changing your thoughts - the gateway to real results
Episode 3 - The power of words
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The word failure holds a lot of emotions and thoughts for a lot of us. As medics, many of us have been high achievers for a lot of our lives. We are driven to acheive and succeed - so when we struggle with changing our eating habits, we start feeling like doomed failures.
That sense of failure can even spill into our personal perception on ourselves. It can go reaaaally deep.
In today's episode, I explain how I am rewriting the story of failure and how I now see failure as a good thing.
Other podcast episodes to listen to:
Episode 6 - Changing your thoughts - the gateway to real results
Episode 3 - The power of words
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Exercise is an activity that many of us feel is super important if we want to lose weight. It's often the missing part of the puzzle for some - or so it seems if you follow the mainstream, common narrative.
As always, we like to bust myths and tell a different story over here - so today I'm talking about the REAL place exercise has ony our weight loss journey.
Other podcast episodes to listen to:
Episode 14 - Your relationship with exercise
Episode 10 - A different approach to calorie counting
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Which diet is the best one to follow? Which diet will help me lose weight?
A very popular set of questions and one I am sure you have at some point thought about. As a weight loss coach, this is a topic that is highly important to me. In this podcast episode I share my thoughts on diets and outline what I think is the best process to utalise.
Other podcast episodes to listen to:
Episode 11 - Insulin and the weight set point
Episode 10 - A different approach to calorie counting
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It's a big topic for this episode!! I talk all about how we can start to leverage our time and I share some of the tips I personally use to help me get more done. Getting organised and carving time out for yourself is key in a weight loss journey because there are so many moving components that you need to give some time too.
Lack of time becomes a big excuse that can hold us back BUT it is something we can actively work on getting better at.
Other podcast episodes to listen to:
Episode 8 - Accept the imperfect you
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I am the first to say I hate night shifts. I'm not afraid to use that strong H word! In this episode, I wanted to share some of the methods I've used to try to limit the impact night shifts have on my health, eating habits and general wellbeing.
I would love to hear what your strategies are so be sure to join us inside the facebook group!
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I know - the title is a touchy one! In this episode, I talk about the statement "I can't do that because of the kids". Is this a genuine reason or are we sometimes using it as an excuse? If it's an excuse, what can we do to work through why we are saying it and what we are avoiding in the background?
I would LOVE to hear your opinion on this topic so be sure to join us inside the facebook group to continue the conversation.
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When you're a busy doctor running around on a busy on call shift or finding yourself with a never ending list of jobs - the hand reaching for the biscuits is a common event!
This episode was highly requested by a number of my fellow doctor mums who are struggling with controling their eating habits when working long, busy hours.
In this episode we go through some of the reasons you might be overeating or stress eating on shifts and a few methods we can use to start to combat it.
Warning: I get very passionate in this episode!
I've heard many colleagues, clients and friends say they feel like hypocrites when giving out lifestyle advice to their patients because they struggle themselves.
There is a LOT to unpick with this topic. In this podcast episode we talk about why we find ourselves feeling like hypocrites, where these feelings might stem from and some steps we can take to start changing this narrative.
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I've been asked by a number of fellow doctor mums to cover this topic of how to accept body changes after children.
Whether you're a new mum or a vetern mum, the changes after having children can linger for a long time - some potentially never go away. In this episode I talk about why I think we have so much trouble accepting how our body looks and some steps we can take to change the narrative we have about our bodies.
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When you're trying to lose weight, it seems like exercise is a must in the equation. This in itself can be extremely daunting, especially is exercise is something you haven't dabbled in before.
In this episode, I talk about what the role of exercise is in a weight loss journey and the importance of finding a form of movement that you enjoy. This is far more important than trying to force yourself to workout in a way that you don't enjoy.
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Maybe you listen to this podcast but feel a little guilty that you aren't putting everything into action - this episode is for you.
Taking time to listen in itself is an action you are taking and should never be belittled. The notion of listening being pointless if you don't act on what you are hearing is a demonstration of the mindset shift that is needed.
Listen to this podcast episode to hear some of my thoughts on this notion and, as always, some mindset shifts you can make.
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Sleep plays a pivitol role in pretty much every bodily function and process. Weight control is no different - poor sleep contributes to uncontrolled appetite, weight gain and changes to hunger hormones.
So as mothers, are we doomed given we spend many nights awake with our kids for various different reasons. In this episode, I outline some mindset shifts we can make about sleep as mums and some practical steps we can take to help ourselves.
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As a follow on from the episode 10, this episode is looking at what the weight set point is, what leads to a high weight set point and the role insulin holds.
A body weight set point is a big area of discussion in the weight loss field. Equally, the role of insulin and the impact insulin has on gaining fat is important to try to understand.
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Other episodes to listen to:
#5 Are you hungry? The hunger scale #7 Combat emotional eating from the root
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Calorie counting is typically seen as a the way to start seeing weight loss. However, simply saying eat less and move more clearly hasn't worked for everyone. Why is this? Is there a missing piece to how we look at calories? What happens when we count calories in the long term?
Listen to this week's podcast to hear some of my thoughts on the topic.
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Other episodes to listen to:
#2 What impacts your calorie intake?
#5 Are you hungry? The hunger scale
Books to read:
The Obesity Code by Dr Jason Fung
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Self-loathing never gets us anywhere - you know this because that negative conversation you've had with yourself has not led to the weight loss you were hoping for.
As medics and as mothers, we show compassion on a daily basis to those around us. It's safe to say, we have a lot of experience in this skill - yet we fail to apply that very same compassion to ourselves. Lack of compassion only drags us down the rabbit hole of never understanding why we feel rubbish, why our body size keeps growing and why we can't seem to shift the weight.
In this episode, we talk about what compassion and kindness are, why it's important and the steps you can take to start developing a more compassionate attitude towards yourself.
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Books to read:
Resilient by Rick Hanson
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Today's episode stems from my own journey to overcome my perfectionist tendencies. Trying to seek our "perfect", in my opinion, holds you back from the perfectly imperfect present that you have.
In this episode, I talk about what perfectionism is, how it can hold you back from taking action and the impact this can have on your weight loss journey.
Episodes mentioned:
#7 Combat emotional eating from the root
Quotes mentioned:
If we can't make peace with ourselves as we are, we will never be able to make peace with ourselves. This requires the courage to be imperfect. - From a speech by Rudolf Dreikurs, M.D. University of Oregon, July 25, 1957
Papers mentioned:
- Greenspon, Thomas S. "'Healthy perfectionism' is an oxymoron! Reflections on the psychology of perfectionism and the Sociology of Science." Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, vol. 11, no. 4, summer 2000, pp. 197+. Gale Academic OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A154401005/AONE?u=googlescholar&sid=googleScholar&xid=c0bb8d7f. Accessed 21 June 2022.
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Emotional eating is a big problem many medic mums face. Our lives are full of emotions driven by the different hats we wear in life. Unfortunately, knowing how to deal with these emotions is lacking which is why so many emotionally eat. We respond to feelings by eating, instead of feeling.
In this episode, we discuss what emotional eating is, how to recognise your feelings and why this process is important if you want to combat your emotional eating behaviours.
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#5 Are you hungry? The hunger scale #6 Changing your thoughts - the gateway to real results
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Change your thoughts if you want to lose weight.
A bold statement. It doesn't involve a particular diet or exercise plan but it asks you to do something that is groundbreaking. Hard? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely.
In this episode, we discuss the relationship before events that occur, our thought responses and how this ultimately puts us in a place where we end up far from the results we are seeking.
As a doctor mum on a weight loss journey, learning to work through the responses you have to stressful events is a key skill to develop.
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Are you hungry? If your belly is currently rumbling, you might say yes. Otherwise maybe you need to think about it or perhaps you say no straight away.
One of the reasons why we overeat is because we lack an intuitive and mindful approach to our hunger. We are never taught what hunger actually is nor how to tune in to recognise if we feel hungry.
This episode goes through some basic hunger questions to ask yourself as well as briefly explains the hunger scale.
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Understanding values is something I have done a lot of work on. After getting super focused on what my personal values are, it has enabled me to make decisions on a micro and macro level that are life changing.
I teach value based goals and understanding values to all of my clients. I wanted to share this episode with you to help enlighten you to give yourself the time and space to work on your values.
In this episode, we talk about
- What are values and how can they impact us on a daily basis
- Why are values important for weight loss
- How to set value based goals
- Are SMART goals the only way to set goals?
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The secret sauce to losing weight is not a particular diet or exercise plan (shock horror I know!!). The real secret to helping you achieve your weight loss goals as a busy doctor (or any other goal for that matter) is to be concious of the words you are using.
In this episode, I outline why I believe words play a big role in helping us put actions in place and some steps you can take to making that happen for yourself.
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How do you create a calorie deficit? Do you need to count calories to lose weight? Why is it so hard to control your calorie intake?
If you've found yourself asking any of these questions or even just wondering how to lose weight (!) - I want you to stop and listen to this episode. The weight loss industry loves to talk about controlling your calorie intake. We're missing a step in the process whereby we seem to forget many factors impact your calorie intake, outside of simple willpower. In this episode, I outline some of the important factors that could be impacting your calorie intake. We talk about what they are and the role they play.
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Have you ever asked this question: Why am I struggling to lose weight? Know you are not alone! Pretty much every client I have ever worked with has had these very thoughts.
Chances are you've tried so many different diets, sometimes with success, but nothing seems to last for the long term.
In this episode, I am sharing the reasons why I think so many struggle with their weight loss journey.
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Welcome to the Weight Loss For Medic Mums podcast! In this short, brief episode I introduce who I am and the journey which has led me to becoming a weight loss coach specifically for doctor mums. I also explain what you can expect from the upcoming podcast episodes.
I am so excited to be bringing you this podcast. My aim is to help you start feeling strong, confident and energetic so you can be active with your children, dress in the clothes you want to wear and lead a healthy lifestyle.
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