Lean With Plants

In this episode, we’re diving into the one thing that completely changed my approach to weight loss—understanding a calorie deficit.

For years, I chased quick fixes like juice cleanses, low-carb diets, and raw food diets and even going hungry, thinking they held the secret to fat loss. Spoiler alert: they didn’t.

Once I realized the science behind a calorie deficit, everything clicked. This episode unpacks what a calorie deficit really is, why it’s the foundation of every successful fat-loss strategy, and how calorie density can make this process simple (and sustainable) without calorie counting.

I'll give you some practical tips to cut through the diet industry confusion, the role of non-starchy veggies, and why ditching things like oil can be a game-changer.

If you're ready for straightforward, science-backed advice to lose weight without feeling hungry or overwhelmed, this episode is for you!

Let’s get into it!

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If you’re going through some mental health struggles while still trying to lose weight then you’re going to need these four steps to making progress:

Reset expectations Take radical ownership Force systems of change Embrace your hero arch.

It IS possible to lose fat while not being 100% ok.

Here’s how.

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In this episode, I'm diving into some more raw voice memos and candid chats with my husband, Nick, as we rethink what success means to us. From the mindset shifts that help us see the beauty in the struggle to learning how to stop caring about others’ opinions, we’re exploring what it takes to build a life on our own terms.

I hope these voice notes inspire you to see success and the challenges that come with it from a fresh perspective.

If you’re into this kind of content, drop me a DM on Instagram—I’d love to know what you think!

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Marnie shares her inspiring journey of shedding 23 lbs and finding true food freedom after menopause.

Two years ago, a glimpse in a store mirror left her shocked—she didn’t recognize the reflection staring back. Despite being a long-time dedicated whole-food, plant-based diet, menopause brought unexpected weight gain, leaving her feeling out of touch with her own body. But rather than succumbing to negative self-talk, Marnie leaned into learning, growth, and mindset shifts.

Through self-compassion and a new approach to eating, she discovered how to feel full while losing weight and maintaining her health.

Embracing a “fail-forward” attitude, she’s replaced judgment with curiosity and transformed her relationship with food and herself. Join us as Marnie talks about the small, proud steps she took, the wins she now looks for, and how self-acceptance became her most powerful tool.

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If you've ever found yourself using setbacks as a reason to quit? I've been there too.

I’m not superhuman, but I’ve found a way to stop quitting when things get tough. Every time I want to give up, I remind myself that quitting would only make me feel worse and stressed. Instead, I’ve learned how to use struggles as growth opportunities.

In this episode, I’m sharing how I shifted from a mindset of ‘lack’ and ‘victimhood’ to one focused on growth and progress, and how rethinking my core beliefs helped me stay motivated even through tough times and not give up.

If you're done with feeling stuck and want to keep moving forward—no matter what comes up—this episode is for you. Let’s talk about discomfort, change, and why embracing unease is the real path to growth.

I’ve been thinking a lot about success lately so In this episode, I’m sharing some raw voice memos and real chats with my husband, Nick, as we dig into what success means for us.

From mindset shifts to those everyday moments that shape how we see the world, this is a laid-back, behind-the-scenes peek at our thoughts. It’s real, it’s casual, and it just might get you thinking about success in a whole new way.

Send me DM on Instagram and let me know if you like this kind of content. I'd love to hear from you.

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Understanding the trade-offs in weight loss is key to staying on track and reaching your goals. Often, the focus is on what to do, but we forget to consider what we need to not do.

Every choice—whether it’s about time, energy, money, or enjoyment—comes with its own cost.

I’ll share my personal approach to balancing these trade-offs, like simplifying meals to save time for family, and I’ll also discuss common challenges many of us face.

By recognising and embracing these trade-offs, you can stay focused, realistic, and consistent on your journey to achieving your goals.

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Meet Palomoa, one of our amazing Lean with Plants clients, who has lost 18 pounds and transformed her life in just a few short months, despite facing challenges like chronic illness and ADHD.

After trying countless diets, she’s finally discovered what truly works for her. Tune in as we dive into her inspiring journey, filled with insights and practical tips that can motivate you to make positive changes in your own life!

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What if instead of feeling like a failure every time you mucked up, you got a boost of motivation and could make progress faster?

What if instead of being scared of failure, you embraced challenges head on with excitement?

I truly believe that when people learn to fail ‘well’ they become unstoppable.

Tune in to hear how to do just that.

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Imagine you’re faced with two paths to success: one is hard and full of obstacles, while the other is straightforward and effective.

The secret to success isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter. Successful people don’t create more obstacles for themselves, they find ways to remove them.

In this episode, I’ll use the inversion method to explain how figuring out what will guarantee failure and avoiding those issues is often much simpler than trying to discover the perfect path to success.

Instead of getting overwhelmed by all the endless things you need to do to become successful, focus on identifying what would guarantee your failure, then simply, do the opposite.

It’s natural to feel like you’re fighting a losing battle and that progress is impossible. It’s easy to think that giving up is the only option. But true success isn’t about never facing challenges; it’s about persevering, taking responsibility, and making adjustments to simplify your path so you can achieve your goals with greater ease.

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The podcast i talk about in the episode

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