Effective Weight Loss for Moms | High protein, Strength Training, Lose Weight, Meal Planning, Fat Loss, Healthy Habits

Effective Weight Loss for Moms | High protein, Strength Training, Lose Weight, Meal Planning, Fat Loss, Healthy Habits

By Rachel DeSonier | Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, Fat Loss Coach, Mom of 5Health & FitnessNutritionFitness
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Effective Weight Loss for Moms | High protein, Strength Training, Lose Weight, Meal Planning, Fat Loss, Healthy Habits episodes

  • 182| Are Your YouTube Workouts Making You Miss Out On Strength Gains?

    You're working hard, getting sweaty, and feeling exhausted—but are you actually getting stronger? If you're doing YouTube workouts, random social media classes, or group fitness without tracking progress, the answer is probably no.

    In this episode, I break down the science of input, output, and variables—and why random workouts produce random results (or worse, no results). Your muscles need progressive overload and clear signals to adapt. Without measurement, you have no idea if what you're doing is working.

    Stop guessing. Start winning. Learn how to build real strength gains as a busy mom.

    -Rachel

    Next steps: 

    Book a free discovery call

    The Fat Loss Formula for Moms

    20 min
  • 181| Blood Sugar Going Rogue After 40? This Nurse Knows Why-Interview with Beverly Mazza BSN, RN, NC-BC

    This is such a great episode! Today I'm interviewing Bev Mazza, BSN, RN, NC-BC. Bev is a Registered Nurse and Board-Certified Nurse Coach who specializes in metabolic health for women in midlife. She works with women navigating prediabetes, insulin resistance, weight changes, and the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. Bev combines functional medicine, personalized nutrition, and CGM interpretation to help women get real answers about what's happening in their bodies. 

    If you are in midlife and struggling with blood sugar issues, this episode is a must-listen. 

    -Rachel

    Connect with Bev: 

    @purelypresenthealth

    https://purelypresenthealth.com

    The Complete Prediabetes Checklist: 10 Steps to Lower Blood Sugar for Women in Perimenopause. These 10 steps are practical, proven, and designed to cut through the confusion and get you moving toward real results.

    53 min
  • 180| The Gift Your Are Giving Your Kids (Even When You Don't See It)

    It's Christmas Eve, and guess what? One of the most valuable gifts you're giving your kids this Christmas has nothing to do with what's under the tree.

    Let me explain: This fall didn't go as planned for me. Kid struggles, going into perimenopause early, and my fat loss goals? They didn't happen. I had to make the hard choice to take a break from weight loss to strengthen my metabolism. My body wasn't cooperating, the scale was going up, and I didn't feel like myself.

    But I stayed consistent anyway. I kept working out even when I didn't want to. I kept showing up even when nothing seemed to be working.

    And my kids were watching.

    If you're in a season where weight loss isn't happening, where your body feels like it's working against you, where you're tired and frustrated and wondering what's the point—this episode is for you. Because what your kids are learning from you right now is more valuable than any number on the scale.

    They're not learning from your fat loss results. They're learning from your consistency, your perseverance, and your attitude while you stick with it. 

    This Christmas Eve, I want you to see what they see: a mom who doesn't quit, who values herself enough to keep going, and who's teaching them what self-worth actually looks like.

    Have a Merry Christmas!

    -Rachel

    Next Steps: 

    Protein Cheat Sheet

    The Fat Loss Formula for Moms

    18 min
  • 179| 5 Strength Training Exercises You Can Do While Your Kids Are Home

    I don't have time to work out with the kids home" is the #1 excuse I hear from moms—but what if I told you that's actually the PERFECT time to strength train? In this episode, I share 5 foundational strength training exercises that require minimal equipment, can be done in small spaces, and fit into the chaos of real mom life.

    If you're a busy mom who wants to start strength training but feels like you don't have time, this episode is for you.

    Enjoy!

    -Rachel

    Book a free call with me

    Fat Loss Formula for Moms Coaching Program

    16 min
  • 178| 5 Signs You're Ready For A Structured Fat Loss Program (And What To Do If You're Not)

    Are you actually ready for a fat loss program, or are you setting yourself up for another failed weight loss attempt? In this episode, I break down the 5 critical signs that indicate you're truly ready to commit to a structured fat loss program—and what to do if you're not quite there yet.

    Most moms jump into weight loss programs when they're motivated but not prepared. They invest time and money, only to quit when life gets hard. This episode will help you assess your true readiness so you can make sustainable progress instead of spinning your wheels.

    If you've struggled with weight loss in the past, this episode will help you understand why, and how to set yourself up for success this time.

    I hope you enjoy!

    -Rachel

    Book a call with me

    The Fat Loss Formula for Moms

    28 min
  • 177| 3 Protein Hacks That Make Hitting Your Protein Goals Effortless

    Most of us know we need to be eating enough protein, especially if we want to lose weight.  But the thing we struggle with is how to actually make that happen without eating steak everynight and chugging protein shakes all day. 

    Today's episode will give you 3 ways to help you get there. 

    I hope you enjoy!

    -Rachel

    Next steps: 

    Download my 100 Gram Protein Cheat-Sheet here. 

    The Fat Loss Formula for Moms Program

    Book a free discovery call (no pressure-just a chat)

    20 min
  • 176| Creating The Health Routines You Want For The New Year In 3 Simple Steps

    It's still December, and YES, I'm talking about creating new healthy routines. 

    You know why? Because I believe it's important to actually think about what you want to create before jumping in (at the New Year) and trying to do "all the things". 

    At the end of this episode you will have a clear plan of what you need to focus on (that you can actually start now on). 

    Enjoy!

    -Rachel

    Next steps: 

    Book a free discovery call

    The Fat Loss Formula for Moms Program

    20 min
  • 175| Should You Take Creatine? Safety, Muscle Gain & What Women Need to Know
    reatine is one of the most researched supplements out there—but most women still aren't taking it. Why? Usually it's fear of weight gain, bloating, or just not understanding what it actually does.
    We'll cover the science in simple terms, the real benefits you can expect, how to take it, and whether it's actually safe. If you've been curious about creatine but weren't sure if it was right for you, this episode will give you everything you need to make an informed decision.

    Enjoy!

    -Rachel

    Creatine from my Thorne Dispensary

    More resources: 

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12053822/

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7998865/

    18 min
  • 174| How to Handle Gym Equipment Hogs (Without Losing Your Workout)

    today I'm talking about gym equipment hogs.

    If you've ever lifted weights in a gym before, you KNOW what I'm talking about here. Those people who just hang out on equipment forever. Or maybe the gym is just packed and you can't snag your machine no matter how long you wait.

    Either way, this episode gives you solutions for both situations. From what to say to how to pivot your workout, after listening you'll feel way more confident that you can get your full workout in—no matter how busy the gym gets.

    Enjoy!

    -Rachel

    Want help with fat loss? Click here. 

     

    23 min
  • 173| From the ER to the Kitchen: How One Doctor Is Changing Kids’ Health-Interview with Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma

    Today I’m chatting with Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma, a double board-certified ER and Lifestyle Medicine physician who saw firsthand how preventable disease is running rampant and decided to DO something about it. 

    If you have kids and a family and you want to help set your them up with a healthy relationship with food when the whole world seems obsessed with certain foods being "good" and "bad", you need to hear this conversation. 

    Enjoy!

    -Rachel

    Resources and connect with Ritu: 

    https://www.instagram.com/head_heart_handsmd/

    https://www.facebook.com/headhearthandsmd

    https://www.tiktok.com/@head_heart_handsmd

    Website: https://www.headhearthandsmd.com/

    Links to buy books: Amazon: https://a.co/d/gKEohGg

    Barnes and Noble:

    https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22The+Wonder+of+What+We+Eat%22?Ntk=P_Series_Title&Ns=P_Series_Number&Ntx=mode+matchall

     

    35 min

About Effective Weight Loss for Moms | High protein, Strength Training, Lose Weight, Meal Planning, Fat Loss, Healthy Habits

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Every few months you get back on track. You're eating high protein, you're working out, you're feeling good. And then life happens. And then you're starting over again. You know what to do. You just can't seem to make yourself do it.

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