EPISODE 7 | If you've ever struggled to lose weight—and actually keep it off!—you're gonna love my conversation with Cathy Jamison. Cathy shares tips & tricks for weight loss, grocery shopping on a budget, avoiding all of the treats that come with "office culture"...and even meditation! Enjoy!!

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

3:44 - Previously, Cathy interviewed me on her podcast, Live Your Best Life

4:30 - Cathy's history with yo-yo dieting and temporary weight loss

5:45 - When Cathy's weight creeped into the "obese" category, she developed a number of other health issues like asthma, indigestion, and eczema

6:48 - The winter of 2017, Cathy was the same weight she'd been when she was 9 months pregnant with her daughter; starting January 1, she'd revamp her diet and finally lose 50 pounds—for good!

8:23 - Cathy now views weight loss as a happy side effect of getting healthy overall

9:40 - Max Lugavere's book about brain health—Genius Foods—changed her perspective and journey

10:17 - Vegetable oils = bad! Cathy eliminated these from her home

10:47 - She also stopped eating grains + sugar and prioritized vegetables, healthy fats, and real (not processed!) food

11:42 - Cathy's advice for the person who thinks giving up processed foods is too overwhelming/difficult

15:38 - Cathy's tips for eating real, high-quality foods (like organic vegetables and 100% grass-fed beef) on a budget

19:45 - Can't afford to buy all organic? Try this trick for washing fruits & veggies...

23:45 - Cathy's thoughts on "office culture"—and alllllll of the treats that are constantly around...like monthly birthday cakes!

24:24 - Sugar: to restrict completely...or not?

27:40 - Meditation has changed Cathy's life for the better in sooooo many ways, which she explains

36:39 - Cathy's advice for anyone just starting out on their weight loss/wellness journey

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Listen to Cathy's interview of little ol' me on her podcast

Subscribe to Cathy's Live Your Best Life podcast

Follow Cathy on Instagram: @cathy_liveyourbestlife

Download "The Ultimate Healthy Grocery List: 75 Simple Swaps For Your Kitchen Staples!"

My blog post on "The Dirty Dozen," aka fruits and vegetables you should always try to buy organic

Max Lugavere's book Genius Foods

Emily Fletcher's book [on meditation] Stress Less, Accomplish More

“My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

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Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)