Half Size Me

By Heather A. RobertsonHealth & Fitness Nutrition Fitness

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Half Size Me episodes

November 09 Menopause Weight Gain? Here’s How Diane Lost It… and Kept It Off | HSM 770
📺 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/TkIuVNXYQlU
SUMMARY: In Episode 770 of the Half Size Me podcast, Heather reshares Episode 206 with Diane. Everyone told Diane that once she hit menopause, losing weight (and keeping it off) would get harder. Six years later, she's proof that's not the whole story.
Heather and Diane talk about:
• How post-menopausal weight gain caught her off guard after a lifetime of being naturally active.
• How she finally lost the last stubborn 20 pounds with professional support.
• How the "brush-up" strategy she still uses today helps her stay accountable in maintenance.
• And more!
🎧 LINKS and RESOURCES
• Join the HSM Academy: https://www.halfsizeme.com/join/
• One-on-One Coaching: https://www.halfsizeme.com/coaching/
• Premium Podcast Feed: https://www.halfsizeme.com/fan/
🎵 MUSIC & DISCLAIMER INFO
Includes tracks like "Montauk Point" and "Bright Wish" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) under Creative Commons.
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only. For additional disclaimer information, please visit https://halfsizeme.com/disclaimers-terms-and-conditions
48 min
November 02 Old You Vs. New You | HSM 769
📺 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Ga5uIEKN4B8
SUMMARY: In Episode 769 of the Half Size Me podcast, Heather shares some breakthroughs from her coaching work with Karolina and what it means to go from the "old you" to the "new you." She talks about:
Heather also talks about:
• The "two jars" method for tracking your daily decisions.
• How to recover after a binge.
• Why progress isn't linear (and why that's okay!).
• And more!
🎧 LINKS and RESOURCES
• Join the HSM Academy: https://www.halfsizeme.com/join/
• One-on-One Coaching: https://www.halfsizeme.com/coaching/
• Premium Podcast Feed: https://www.halfsizeme.com/fan/
🎵 MUSIC & DISCLAIMER INFO
Includes tracks like "Montauk Point" and "Bright Wish" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) under Creative Commons.
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only. For additional disclaimer information, please visit https://halfsizeme.com/disclaimers-terms-and-conditions
15 min
October 26 130 Pounds Down: How This Choice Changed Marta’s Life | HSM 768
📺 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/XknxptNiloA
SUMMARY: In Episode 768 of the Half Size Me podcast, Heather talks with Marta, a dialysis nurse and longtime coaching client, who opens up about a lifetime of yo-yo dieting, the moment she finally said yes to GLP-1 medication, and how pairing it with coaching helped her lose weight while building habits that could actually last.
They also talk about:
• How Marta lost roughly 130 pounds combining GLP-1 medication with habit-focused coaching.
• How she's titrating her dose down and figuring out a maintenance-level GLP-1 routine.
• Her best advice for anyone who's been "on the fence" about trying a GLP-1 medication.
• And more!
🎧 LINKS and RESOURCES
• Join the HSM Academy: https://www.halfsizeme.com/join/
• One-on-One Coaching: https://www.halfsizeme.com/coaching/
• Premium Podcast Feed: https://www.halfsizeme.com/fan/
🎵 MUSIC & DISCLAIMER INFO
Includes tracks like "Montauk Point" and "Bright Wish" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) under Creative Commons.
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only. For additional disclaimer information, please visit https://halfsizeme.com/disclaimers-terms-and-conditions
44 min
October 19 Stop Doing Everything At Once: The Coaching Call That Simplifies Weight Loss | HSM 767
📺 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Gvn39Aeu6I0
SUMMARY: In Episode 767 of the Half Size Me podcast, Heather talks with Vanessa, who is struggling to lose weight despite tracking calories and staying active.
Heather also talks about:
• How to balance exercise and nutrition.
• How to portion snacks and cookies for the rest of the household without white-knuckling your own willpower.
• Why increasing daily steps (without adding intense exercise) can be more sustainable than a structured workout plan.
• And more!
🎧 LINKS and RESOURCES
• Join the HSM Academy: https://www.halfsizeme.com/join/
• One-on-One Coaching: https://www.halfsizeme.com/coaching/
• Premium Podcast Feed: https://www.halfsizeme.com/fan/
🎵 MUSIC & DISCLAIMER INFO
Includes tracks like "Montauk Point" and "Bright Wish" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) under Creative Commons.
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only. For additional disclaimer information, please visit https://halfsizeme.com/disclaimers-terms-and-conditions
36 min
October 12 Why Weight Loss Maintenance Is Harder Than Losing It: Donna’s Coaching Session | HSM 766
📺 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rwWbJurURGA
SUMMARY: In episode 766 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather helps Donna build a real, data-driven maintenance plan.
They also chat about:
• Why weight maintenance often feels harder than weight loss itself.
• How "good food / bad food" thinking can derail your maintenance.
• How to build a written, structured plan that removes stress and guesswork.
• And more!
🌟 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!
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📺 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/SeF4gUnJfe8
🎧 LINKS and RESOURCES
Join the HSM Academy: https://www.halfsizeme.com/join/
One-on-One Coaching: https://www.halfsizeme.com/coaching/
Premium Podcast Feed: https://www.halfsizeme.com/fan/
🎵 MUSIC & DISCLAIMER INFO
Includes tracks "Montauk Point" and "Bright Wish" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only. For additional disclaimer information, please visit https://halfsizeme.com/disclaimers-terms-and-conditions
22 min
October 05 Stop “Shoulding” Yourself: Why Eating What You Hate Backfires | HSM 765
In Episode 765 of the Half Size Me podcast, Heather talks about "shoulds" and why they are actually keeping you OUT of your calorie deficit. Plus, she covers: how to identify which foods in your day are worth the calories, why removing your favorite treats often leads to more sabotage, how satisfaction drives long-term diet compliance, and more!
🌟 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!
Support for today's episode comes from PlayPodcast, a free podcast player you can use on any device in your browser. You can listen to episodes from your favorite hosts. You do not need an account, an app, or to download anything to listen to the best free podcasts. Get it here: https://PlayPodcast.net (Note: This is an affiliate or sponsored link, which helps support the show at no extra cost to you!)
📺 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/SeF4gUnJfe8
🎧 LINKS and RESOURCES
Join the HSM Academy: https://www.halfsizeme.com/join/
One-on-One Coaching: https://www.halfsizeme.com/coaching/
Premium Podcast Feed: https://www.halfsizeme.com/fan/
🎵 MUSIC & DISCLAIMER INFO
Includes tracks "Montauk Point" and "Bright Wish" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only. For additional disclaimer information, please visit https://halfsizeme.com/disclaimers-terms-and-conditions
12 min
September 28 Binge Eating Recovery Through Divorce, Caregiving & Homelessness: Karina’s Story | HSM 764
In Episode 764 of the Half Size Me podcast, Heather talks with Karina, who opens up about decades of binge eating that began after a difficult divorce.
49 min
September 21 Weight Loss Q&A: Perfectionism, Scale Stalls & More | HSM 763
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/8fWU0c4enY4

In Episode 763 of the Half Size Me show, Heather tackles member questions, covering everything from perfectionism and honesty around tracking food. She also talks about: How to use a paper-pencil food journal without letting it trigger old habits; High-protein, purse-friendly snack ideas; Why your body's timeline for releasing weight isn't fully in your control and what is; And more!

Music used in this episode:

"Montauk Point" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only. For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.
31 min
September 14 Why “Perfect” Habits Are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss | HSM 762
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/K-WSpCRzNgo
In Episode 762 of the Half Size Me show, Heather breaks down one of the biggest reasons people fall off track with healthy habits: they think quality has to stay the same every single time. Heather also talks about:
Why "all or nothing" thinking destroys consistency with healthy habits.
The "bare bones minimum" method for food journaling, even when life is chaotic.
How to keep a habit alive during vacations, emergencies, or hospital stays.
And more!
Music used in this episode:
"Montauk Point" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.
For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.
For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.
12 min
September 07 How to Reduce Food Noise and Make Tracking Feel Less Judgmental | HSM 761
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/PcuK3BtiREY
In Episode 761 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks with Anne Marie about finding a less judgmental way to manage health goals. They also chat about:
How to make weight loss work with an unpredictable work schedule.
How the Paper Pencil Journal creates space for honest weekly reflection.
How to plan for restaurants, book club dinners, and late-night meals without guilt.
And more!
Music used in this episode:
"Montauk Point" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.
For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.
For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.
42 min