Love. Practice. Progress.

Why is it so hard to follow through on healthy habits, even when we know what we should be doing?

In this episode of Love. Practice. Progress., Anjelis and Andrea talk about why our wellness goals often get pushed aside, how all-or-nothing thinking holds us back, and why waiting for motivation isn't always the answer.

They share how small, realistic actions, better routines, and keeping promises to yourself can help you build consistency and self-trust, even on your busiest days.

You don't need a perfect routine to make progress. Start small, stay connected to your goals, and give yourself credit for showing up.

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This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Do the holidays mean putting your wellness journey on pause until January?

In this episode, Anjelis and Andrea talk about enjoying holiday meals without guilt, emotional eating, changing your relationship with food, and resetting with your next supportive choice instead of starting over.

One meal doesn’t erase your progress. Enjoy the moment, then reset.

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Can you travel, eat at restaurants, enjoy dessert, and still stay connected to your weight-loss goals? Yes, but it may require changing what “staying on track” means.

After returning from a weeklong work trip, Anjelis shares how she used moderation, simple food tracking, flexible workouts, and the equipment available to stay accountable without expecting perfection.

Anjelis and Andrea also unpack the all-or-nothing thinking behind cheat meals, punishment, and waiting until Monday to begin again.

You do not need another day one. You simply need your next supportive choice.

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Everyone talks about losing weight. Few people talk about what happens when the weight comes off but your mind has not caught up with your changing body.

Anjelis and Andrea have an honest conversation about body image, loose skin, food relationships, uncomfortable comments, maintenance, and the emotional work that continues after significant weight loss.

They also explore why one imperfect choice does not erase your progress—and why learning to reset is more powerful than constantly starting over.

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When the scale stops moving, it is easy to assume you have failed—or that your GLP-1 dose needs to increase.

In this episode, Anjelis and Andrea unpack why weight-loss plateaus happen, why the scale does not tell the whole story, and what to reassess before making changes. From nutrition and movement to hydration, sleep, and mindset, this conversation will help you treat a plateau as useful information—not personal failure.

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FDA-approved. Compounded. Research use only. These labels are not interchangeable—and when it comes to something you inject into your body, understanding the difference matters.

In Season 1, Episode 4 of Love. Practice. Progress., Anjelis and Andrea break down the different pathways through which GLP-1 medications and related formulations may be obtained.

They discuss semaglutide, tirzepatide, and investigational retatrutide—commonly called “RETA”—including how they work, what FDA approval means, how compounded medications differ from FDA-approved products, and why formulations labeled “research use only” require serious caution.

This is not an anti-GLP-1 conversation, and it is not intended to shame anyone for using compounded medication. GLP-1 medications can be powerful tools for weight management and metabolic health. This conversation is about knowing what you have, understanding where it came from, and recognizing the level of medical oversight involved.

Anjelis shares her perspective as both a healthcare provider and GLP-1 user, while Andrea asks the practical questions many people have about brand-name medications, compounding pharmacies, dosing, safety, and provider supervision.

Many injectable medications can be self-administered at home, but that does not make them a DIY project. These medications have risks, side effects, contraindications, and dosing considerations that require appropriate evaluation and monitoring.

Know what you have. Ask questions. Understand the source. Make an informed decision about your health.

Continue your wellness journey:

Rising Stars Wellness provides RN-led education, lifestyle coaching, and practical support for sustainable weight loss, GLP-1 users, and life beyond the medication.

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Remember: Love yourself to health. Progress, not perfection.

Love. Practice. Progress.

This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Medication approval, availability, and compounding regulations may change. Individual risks, benefits, dosing, and monitoring needs vary. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider and obtain medications through appropriate, licensed channels.

What is a calorie deficit, and do you really need to survive on salads to lose fat?

In Episode 3 of Love. Practice. Progress., Anjelis and Andrea explain how calorie deficits work and why sustainable weight loss does not require extreme dieting.

They discuss maintenance calories, macronutrients, protein, movement, hydration, nutrition labels, GLP-1 support, and simple food swaps that can help you stay consistent without giving up everything you enjoy.

In this episode:

• How calories and stored fat work
• Calorie deficits, maintenance, and surplus
• Why protein matters during weight loss
• How to read a nutrition label
• Finding movement you can enjoy consistently
• GLP-1 side effects and the importance of hydration
• Avoiding hidden calories in drinks
• Building a structured and sustainable eating routine

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Love yourself to health. Progress, not perfection.

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

What happens when your body changes, but part of you is still thinking, speaking, and responding like the person you used to be?

In Episode 2 of Love. Practice. Progress., Anjelis and Andrea talk about the identity shift that can happen during and after significant weight loss, and why changing the number on the scale is only part of the transformation.

From bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications to weight regain, self-talk, old habits, and learning how to see yourself differently, this conversation explores the mindset work that often continues long after the weight begins to come off.

You cannot build and maintain a different life while continuing to think, speak, and respond exactly as you did before. Sustainable change takes practice. It means learning to treat yourself with kindness, creating new behaviors, rebuilding self-trust, and becoming the person who can sustain the progress you have worked so hard to create.

Because the goal is not just to lose the weight.

It is to build a life you can live in after you do.

Continue your wellness journey:

Rising Stars Wellness
Education, lifestyle coaching, and practical support for sustainable weight loss, wellness, and life beyond the medication.
risingstarswellness.com

RSW Performance
Thoughtfully curated home gym solutions designed around your goals, space, and budget.
https://rswperformance.com/

Connect with us:
Facebook: Rising Stars Wellness
https://www.facebook.com/risingstarswellness

YouTube: Rising Stars Wellness
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Instagram: GLP-1 Lifestyle Support
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TikTok: GLP-1 Lifestyle Support
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This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

Why do we keep starting over, even when we already know what to do?

In the first episode of Love. Practice. Progress., Anjelis and Andrea unpack the mindset behind sustainable change and why transformation requires more than motivation.

They talk about Anjelis’ personal weight loss journey, learning to love herself to health, breaking the all or nothing cycle, building self trust through small daily choices, and becoming the person who can maintain the results she is working toward.

Because you do not need another Monday to start over. Sometimes you simply need to make a different choice next.

Rising Stars Wellness

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Coaching and weight loss support helping people build sustainable habits and transform their health with or without GLP-1 medications.

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Vetted fitness equipment and curated home gym solutions personalized to your goals, space, and budget.

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Love yourself to health. Practice, not perfection. Keep progressing.