Consistency is one of the most challenging aspects of weight loss. Life can always get in the way, and it might mean you’re unable to maintain the lifestyle you chose. This can lead to falling back into old habits and gaining weight back because you tell yourself, “If I can’t go back to that perfect lifestyle then why bother at all?” This is called “All or None Thinking.”

In this episode, I share the story of one of my clients who struggled with maintaining his original healthy and active lifestyle alongside his new role as a father and husband. The idea that you need to be completely perfect all the time is detrimental, and you deserve to give yourself grace and make choices that will suit your current circumstances better.

Don’t forget to tune in to this Father’s Day Special as I help you overcome All or None Thinking so you can get back on track!

Ways to Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly:

Website: drshellymd.com 

Facebook: @drshellymd

Twitter: @drshellymd

LinkedIn: Alicia Shelly

YouTube: Alicia Shelly, MD FACP

Back on Track Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

As a doctor working with patients with several chronic conditions such as chronic pain or fibromyalgia, I have seen firsthand how it’s made exercising difficult for them out of the (understandable) fear that their pain may become worse. But Dr. Judit Andrea Staneata joins me today to discuss that with the proper support and education can we empower patients diagnosed with chronic conditions to become active participants in their recovery and weight loss journey.

Dr. Judit Andrea Staneata is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, fellowship-trained in interventional spinal procedures and she specializes in the nonsurgical treatment of conditions and injuries of the spine and musculoskeletal medicine. Dr. Staneata co-authored the anthology, “The Warrior Women Project: A Sisterhood of Immigrant Women”, where she talks about her immigration story and her personal life experiences. Dr. Staneata is passionate about empowering women to live their authentic lives despite difficulties and challenges.

Chronic pain is tricky so join Dr. Andrea and me as we dive into the best ways to help our patients be physically active and develop a healthy mindset in a way that best supports them!

Ways to Connect with Dr. Judit Andrea Staneata:

Facebook: Judit Andrea Staneata, MD

Instagram: @andreastaneata

Twitter: @drshellymd

LinkedIn: Dr. Andrea Staneata

TikTok: @dr.andreastaneata

Resources Mentioned:

Purchase “The Warrior Women Project: A Sisterhood of Immigrant Women” by Dr. Judit Andrea Staneata on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Vacation is one of the hardest times in your weight loss journey. So many people struggle with losing weight during vacation because it takes them out of their routine. You’re in a mindset where you want to relax and indulge, but then it becomes hard for you to get back on your weight loss routine when you get back home.

So in this episode, I am going to share 5 simple tricks that you can use to stay healthy and active while on vacation. Weight loss isn’t just a one-and-done sort of thing. It’s a journey and a lifestyle change, and that means consistently choosing the healthier options for your body.

So if you’re looking for ways to stay on track with your weight loss journey while still being able to enjoy your vacation, give this episode a listen!

Ways to Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly:

Website: drshellymd.com 

Facebook: @drshellymd

Twitter: @drshellymd

LinkedIn: Alicia Shelly

YouTube: Alicia Shelly, MD FACP

Back on Track Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Resources Mentioned:

Episode #27: How to Crush Food Addiction with Alicia Jones: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

When we encounter hardships along our weight loss journey, we may feel discouraged and want to give up. There’s a voice in our heads that go, “I can never lose weight! I can’t do this.” I felt the very same way when I started my marathon training. But you don’t realize just how capable you are until you take that first step.

Just recently I ran my first  IRONMAN Chattanooga 70.3 race, and as someone who wasn’t very good at racing, this was a big accomplishment for me. So in this special episode of Back on Track, I want to share with you three important lessons I’ve learned over the course of my IRONMAN training and how these lessons can help you make an impact on your weight loss journey. 

It’s not always about hitting those big audacious goals or finishing in first place. Before you can get to that point, it’s about finishing the race. So tune in as I share how you can train your mind into one that overcomes all obstacles and eventually reach your weight loss goals!

Ways to Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly:

Website: drshellymd.com 

Facebook: @drshellymd

Twitter: @drshellymd

LinkedIn: Alicia Shelly

YouTube: Alicia Shelly, MD FACP

Back on Track Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Many individuals who have fibromyalgia have been dismissed saying that their pain wasn’t real or that “it was all in their head.” But my guest, Dr. Martina Ziegenbein says otherwise - the pain IS REAL and she joins me today to give a better understanding of fibromyalgia and how people afflicted with it can take action in giving themselves a higher quality of life.

Dr. Martina Ziegenbein is a board-certified rheumatologist who has been fellowship trained in lupus and specializes in fibromyalgia. She is also the host of the Winning at Fibromyalgia Podcast where she helps individuals learn more about fibromyalgia and how to treat it.

We don’t have to be prisoners of our bodies so make sure to join us to learn practical steps on overcoming fibromyalgia!

Ways to Connect with Dr. Martina Ziegenbein:

Website: martinaziegenbeinmdcoaching.com

Facebook: @winningatfibromyalgiacoachin

LinkedIn: Martina Ziegenbein

Winning at Fibromyalgia Podcast | Apple Podcasts

Resources Mentioned:

The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain by Alan Gordon, LCSW & Alon Ziv

Did you know that Diastasis recti is one of the most common conditions that occur in pregnant and postpartum people? Aside from being an undesirable source of physical insecurity, it can lead to a myriad of health issues such as back pain, muscle weakness, and bad posture. As a doctor and mother who had personally experienced Diastasis recti, Dr. Jessica Ritch is here to share information on how people can work through it.

Dr. Jessica Ritch is a board-certified, fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologist. She helps to treat patients and get them back to their lives faster through behavioral modifications, physical therapy, medical treatment, and surgical treatment.

So join us as Dr. Jessica and I discuss how you can re-strengthen your body and go back to enjoying your life without fear!

Ways to Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch:

Facebook: @enRitched

Instagram: @enritched

LinkedIn: Jessica Ritch

YouTube: Florida Center for Urogynecology

TikTok: @EnRitched

Every parent wants their child to grow up happy and healthy. But there are certain sensitives about weight parents need to properly navigate first with their child to avoid risks of disconnection, fear, and resistance within the family. Dr. Wendy Schofer joins me in this episode to discuss what parents can do to create better relationships with food, their bodies, and most importantly, their families.

Dr. Wendy Schofer is a pediatrician-coach who specializes in helping parents who are worried about their kids' weight cut through all the food & body drama so they can lead their whole family to health at every weight.

It’s not the number on the scale that’s truly important, so if you’re a parent who's trying to make healthy living fun and easy for their entire family, make sure to tune into this episode!

Ways to Connect with Dr. Wendy Schofer:

Website: wendyschofermd.com

Facebook: @wendyschofermd

Instagram: @wendyschofermd

Twitter: @WendySchoferMD

LinkedIn: Wendy Schofer, MD, FAAP, DipABLM

Podcast: Family and Focus with Wendy Schofer

Did you know that chronic stress can actually lead to weight gain? Most of the time though, exercising and eating healthy are on the bottom of our list to think about when we’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed. In this episode, Dr. Puja Aggarwal discusses how we can take deliberate action to take care of ourselves in order to combat chronic stress and burnout. 

Dr. Puja Aggarwal MD MBA is a Professional Life Coach and Board-Certified Neurologist and Epileptologist. Dr. Aggarwal helps female professionals with burnout to go from being overworked, overtired, and overwhelmed to becoming self-confident, self-compassionate, and self-loving. 

In today’s day and age, it’s so important to know how you can healthily get through that time of burnout. Join Dr. Puja Aggarwal and me as we tackle how we can be more self-compassionate and take back control of our lives! 

Ways to Connect with Dr. Puja Aggarwal:

Website: Zenful Brain

Instagram: @zenfulbrainofficial

LinkedIn: Puja Aggarwal MD MBA

How do we address food and diet beyond nutrients macros and weight, and do it in a manner that brings into consideration the entirety of the person? I have invited Dr. Laxmi Naik to discuss her comprehensive approach to health that combines Western conventional medicine and Eastern traditional medicine so we can address health beyond the cognitive mind.

Dr. Laxmi Naik is a Board-certified Emergency Room/Integrative and holistic medicine and functional physician. She is a practitioner of Ayurveda, meditation, yoga, plant medicine, and intensive trauma healing.

Western medicine has taken the spotlight in today’s health and wellness space, but Dr. Naik believes that through the balance between Western and Eastern medicine can we figure out the right path for our health - mind, body, and spirit. So make sure to listen in!

Ways to Connect with Dr. Laxmi Naik:

Website: Spectrum Integrative Health

Facebook: @spectrumihealth8 

LinkedIn: Spectrum Integrative Health

TikTok: @spectrumihealth

The health space has changed so much in the past two decades. With so much new information available to us now, it’s impossible to just boil down weight gain to “not eating healthier or not exercising enough.” Dr. Leslie Golden joins me in this episode to provide fresh insights and key things we need to know about obesity. Additionally,  she will open up about her own experiences grappling with her weight loss journey.

Dr. Leslie is an Obesity Medicine and Primary Care Physician at a private practice in Watertown, WI. She serves on the Obesity Medicine Association's National Advocacy Committee and is a Rural Clinical Preceptor for University of Wisconsin Family Medicine Residents.

After experiencing weight loss on both sides - as an obesity doctor and an individual who suffered from weight issues, Dr. Leslie Golden empathizes a lot with those going through the same thing. It’s time to give yourself some grace and re-think what really causes obesity, so don’t forget to listen in!

Ways to Connect with Dr. Leslie Golden:

Website: Watertown Family Practice

LinkedIn: Leslie M Golden MD, MPH, ABOM