Dish On Ditching Diets

Dish On Ditching Diets

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  • 174: Why Your Weight Loss Journey Shouldn't Start with Weight Loss

    The goal isn't to create a temporary version of yourself who can lose weight. In this episode, Megan explains why lasting weight loss doesn't start with a calorie deficit. It starts with building a healthier lifestyle. The goal is to build a lifestyle you can actually live with so when the calorie deficit ends, your healthy habits don't.

    You'll learn:

    • Why you shouldn't start your weight loss journey with weight loss • The difference between losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle • Why a calorie deficit is a tool, not a lifestyle • The habits and skills you need to build before and during weight loss • Why losing weight doesn't automatically teach you how to maintain it • Why the goal isn't to become better at dieting, but to become someone who doesn't need to constantly diet

    Resources:

    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • Schedule a Free Assessment Call

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    26 min
  • 173: Losing Weight Alone Doesn't Fix Behaviors

    A calorie deficit is necessary to lose body fat, but it won't change emotional eating, all-or-nothing thinking, perfectionism, or the habits that determine whether you keep the weight off. In this episode, Megan explains why lasting weight loss requires more than math and the difference between losing weight and becoming someone who never has to lose it again.

    Resources:

    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • 1:1 Weight Loss Coaching

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    39 min
  • 172: The Missing Half of Weight Loss That No One Talks About (You're Only Doing Half the Plan)

    Most women have a plan to lose weight but few have a plan to keep it off. In this episode, Megan shares the missing half of lasting weight loss and why so many women find themselves losing the same weight over and over again.

    You'll learn:

    • Why lasting weight loss requires 2 plans • The difference between a weight loss plan and a lifestyle plan • Why most diets are designed to end • What really causes weight regain after reaching your goal • How to build a lifestyle that supports your results long after the diet is over • Why changing your habits, routines, and mindset matters just as much as losing the weight

    The goal isn't just to lose weight. The goal is to build a life where maintaining your weight becomes the natural result of how you live.

    Resources:

    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • Schedule a Free Consultation

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    23 min
  • 171: How to Stop Restricting Food (Why Dieting Kept Samantha Stuck for Decades)

    For decades, Samantha believed her body was a problem she needed to fix. Like so many women, she cycled through diet after diet, believing more restriction and more willpower were the answer. Instead, the rules only made her feel more obsessed with food.

    In this inspiring client conversation, Samantha shares how she broke free from the restrict-binge cycle, overcame decades of perfectionism and self-criticism, and built habits that helped her find peace with food. If you've ever felt like you're constantly starting over with another diet or wondering why you can't stay consistent, this episode will remind you that lasting change isn't about becoming better at dieting - it's about changing your relationship with food.

    Resources:

    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • 1:1 Weight Loss Coaching

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    34 min
  • 170: Stop Saying "I Should Have This Figured Out"

    Diets teach you how to lose weight. They don't teach you skills to maintain your weight long after the diet ends. In this episode, Megan explains why so many women struggle because they haven't learned the skills yet. You'll also learn why replacing the word "should" with "want" is important for changing the way you approach your health goals and your mindset.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • Why knowing what to do isn't enough to create lasting weight loss.
    • The difference between dieting skills and lifelong health skills.
    • Why "I should have this figured out by now" is keeping you stuck.
    • How to stop start building sustainable habits.
    • Why lasting weight loss comes from practicing skills - not perfection.

    Resources:

    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • Schedule a Free Consultation
    • August Snack Hack Challenge

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    28 min
  • 169: You Know What to Do to Lose Weight, But Still Aren't Doing It

    In this episode, Megan explains why the struggle isn't about a lack of discipline or motivation instead how your brain builds habits. You'll learn why consistency feels so hard, how years of dieting can make healthy behaviors more difficult, and why imperfect action is key.

    You'll learn:

    • Why knowing what to do and actually doing it are two different skills • How your "habit brain" resists change and why that's completely normal • Why consistency beats perfection every time • How doing habits imperfectly helps them become automatic • Why restrictive dieting can make healthy habits harder to build • How to shift your focus from the scale to the habits that create lasting results

    If you've ever wondered why you can stick to healthy habits for a while but always seem to fall back into old patterns, this episode will help you understand what's really happening and what to do instead!

    The goal isn't to be perfect. The goal is to keep showing up long enough for healthy habits to become your new normal.

    Resources:

    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • Schedule a Free Consultation

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    24 min
  • 168: Why Your Calorie Deficit Isn't Working (And It's Not About Calories)

    Many women believe they're in a calorie deficit but aren't seeing the scale move. In this episode, Megan explains why weight loss struggles stem from the habits, routines, mindset patterns, emotional eating behaviors, self-talk, and lifestyle factors that make consistency difficult. Just losing weight doesn't fix behaviors that led to gaining weight.

    You'll learn:

    • Why you're not actually in a calorie deficit if you're not losing weight • The hidden reasons consistency breaks down • Why emotional eating, all-or-nothing thinking, and poor food relationships sabotage progress • The 3 foundational skills you need before calorie counting • Why focusing on the root cause of weight gain matters more than focusing on weight loss • How to build a lifestyle that makes keeping weight off easier

    If you've ever thought, "I'm in a calorie deficit and not losing weight," this episode will help you figure out what's really getting in the way!

    The goal isn't just to lose weight. The goal is to create a life where maintaining a healthy weight becomes the natural result of how you live.

    Resources:

    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • Schedule a Free Consultation

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    27 min
  • 167: How to Stop Letting the Scale Control You

    Have you ever stepped on the scale and let a number determine your mood, whether you were "good" or "bad?" If you've ever spiraled, questioned whether your efforts are "working," or felt defeated by the scale, this episode is for you!

    In this episode, Megan breaks down women's toxic relationship with the scale and how to stop letting it control your mood, actions, and weight-loss results.

    In this episode, she covers:

    • Why the scale is only one piece of data, not a measure of your worth

    • The biggest mistake women make when using the scale and tracking progress

    • How body recomposition can be happening even when the scale isn't moving

    • Why fat loss is rarely linear (and what to focus on instead)

    • How to become neutral to the scale and start making decisions based on your actions, not your emotions

    Resources:

    • DIY Weight Loss Workshop
    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • Schedule a Free Consultation

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    36 min
  • 166: Maintaining Lasting Weight Loss

    You lost the weight… but can you keep it off? 👀 In this episode, we're talking about the real reason most women regain weight and what it actually takes to create lasting weight loss after 40!

    Click here to grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+

    Click here to Schedule a Free Consultation

    Click here for Client Testimonials

    30 min
  • 165: Why Women Over 50 Can't Lose Weight - How Wendy Finally Lost 30 Pounds

    Wendy was doing what she thought was "right" but key weight loss blind spots were keeping her stuck unknowingly. Not because she wasn't trying hard enough. But because no one had ever shown her what actually matters to lose weight at this stage of life. Over the course of a year Wendy lost 30 pounds sustainably. If you've been feeling frustrated, discouraged, or like nothing is working anymore… this episode might be exactly what you need to hear!

    Click here for the 5 Steps to Lasting Weight Loss FREE Class

    Schedule a Free Consultation for Midlife Nutrition & Fat Loss Coaching

    Click here for Client Testimonials

    42 min

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Are you a midlife woman whose tried everything and your weight won't budge? Get evidence-based nutrition to stop restricting, lose fat, gain muscle and learn how to shift your mindset away from diets…

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