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Halloween is just one day. So why does it sometimes feel like the start of weeks (or even months) of overeating? Between the candy showing up in stores in September, Halloween parties, and all those leftover treats, it can be easy to get caught up in it all.

But enjoying Halloween doesn’t mean you have to throw your healthy habits out the window. And it definitely doesn’t mean you need to avoid your favorite candy or try to be perfect. In fact, trying to be perfect can actually make things harder.

In this episode, we’re sharing 10 practical tips to help you enjoy Halloween without feeling like you’ve lost control. We’ll talk about handling candy cravings, why being realistic is better than trying to be perfect, how to enjoy your favorite treats without overdoing it, and what to do if you eat more than you planned. Because Halloween should be fun, and one night of candy doesn’t have to turn into weeks of feeling like you’re starting over.

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Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

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Have you ever noticed that eating one cookie can sometimes be harder than eating none? You tell yourself you’re just going to have one or two. But once you start, you find yourself wanting more. And before you know it, you’ve eaten way more than you planned.

For some people, it’s easier to avoid certain foods altogether. For others, having a few bites and moving on is no big deal. So, are some people naturally better at moderation? Or is it a skill anyone can learn?

In this episode, we talk about abstainers vs. moderators, why certain foods are so hard to stop eating, and how to find an approach that works for you. We also get into why chasing perfection can hold you back, how to break free from all-or-nothing thinking, and why learning to bounce back matters more than getting everything right.

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Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

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If you keep losing and gaining the same five or ten pounds, the problem might not be how hard you’re trying. It might be how you’re trying to lose the weight in the first place.

In this episode, we talk about the 5-pound yo-yo: why the same weight can keep coming off and coming back, why normal weight fluctuations aren’t something to panic about, and how the habits you use to lose weight can make all the difference when it comes to keeping it off.

The goal isn’t to be perfect or stay at one exact number forever. It’s to build a way of eating, moving, and living that works in your actual life. And in a way that you can keep doing.

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Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

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Knowing what to do and actually doing it consistently are two very different things.

And our guest today knows that from both sides.

Dr. Kathleen Timme is a pediatric endocrinologist who understands the science behind weight loss. But after losing more than 20 pounds herself, she came away with a very different appreciation for what it actually takes to make those changes stick.

In this conversation, Kathleen shares what she learned about self-compassion, accountability, getting back on track, and something her coach called “the boring middle.”

We think you’re really going to enjoy this one.

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Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

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Can people pleasing actually get in the way of your health and weight-loss goals?

Today, we're talking about how trying to keep everyone else happy can affect the choices you make around food and taking care of yourself. 

We also get into why people pleasing can be so hard to recognize, how it can lead to eating when you're not hungry or using food to deal with stress, and why constantly worrying about how other people feel can be exhausting.

Most importantly, we talk about what you can actually do about it, from simply noticing when you're people pleasing to getting more comfortable saying what you really want and dealing with the short-term discomfort that can come with doing things differently.

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Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

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Why can weight loss feel so much harder during perimenopause? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Cindy Libert, a family physician who specializes in functional and lifestyle medicine, about perimenopause, weight loss, and GLP-1 medications. Cindy brings a unique perspective because she’s not only a doctor, she’s going through perimenopause herself.

We talk about what really changes during perimenopause, why the things that used to work may not work the same way anymore, and the role of sleep, muscle, protein, stress, and emotional eating. We also talk about GLP-1s, what Cindy thinks people should know before taking one, and why your habits still matter whether you use medication or not.

Cindy also shares some of her own experience with weight loss and the small changes that made a much bigger difference than she expected.

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Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

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What if you had an alter ego you could call on when you didn’t feel like working out, making the better choice with food, or doing what you know you need to do? That’s the idea behind the alter ego effect. And it’s not about pretending to be someone you’re not. It’s about using the strengths, values, and beliefs you already have when things get hard.

We talk about how we’ve been using alter egos ourselves, including how asking “What would an athlete do?” helped with workouts, food choices, and those times when the motivation just wasn’t there. Because you don’t have to feel motivated first. Sometimes you take action, and the feelings start to follow.

We also talk about how to create your own alter ego, when to use it, and even how things like music can help. So if you find yourself debating and negotiating with yourself when you’re trying to lose weight, get fit, or reach a goal, this might be something worth trying.

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Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-call

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How do you stop emotional eating when food has become your go-to response to stress, frustration, loneliness, or overwhelm? Emotional eating usually isn’t really about the food. It’s about what the food allows us to escape, suppress, or avoid feeling.

We talk about how to sit with uncomfortable feelings instead of immediately reacting to them with food, why that’s so hard, and practical ways to create a pause and figure out what you’re actually feeling and trying to escape from.

If you struggle with emotional eating or stress eating, the answer probably isn’t more willpower. It’s learning what’s happening before you reach for food so you can respond instead of react.

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Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

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Eric Nystrom played 10 seasons in the NHL. Nearly 600 games.

And over a career that long, he learned a lot about what happens when things aren't going your way. Because even when you know you're doing the right things, the results don't always show up right away.

Sometimes you have to keep going. Sometimes you have to have a short memory and move on from a mistake. And sometimes you have to be honest enough to admit that what worked for you before doesn't work anymore.

That's a big part of what we get into in this conversation with Eric.

We talk about the pressure of playing professional hockey, the self-doubt he felt even after making it to the NHL, and what happened when the structure and accountability he'd had his entire life suddenly disappeared.

We also talk about consistency, dealing with setbacks, knowing when to stick with what you're doing, life after professional sports, and why Eric's approach to health and exercise looks a whole lot different today than it did when he was playing.

It's a really good conversation about what it actually looks like to keep showing up when nobody's making you do it anymore.

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Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

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We’ve all been there. If we can’t do something perfectly, sometimes we just don’t do it at all. So we skip the workout because we only have 15 minutes. We throw the whole day away because lunch didn’t go as planned. And somewhere in the middle of all that, we wonder why we’re constantly running on empty.

In this episode, we get into why that all-or-nothing thinking can leave you feeling burned out, what it does to your mood, your stress, and even your relationship with food. And the answer isn’t doing more. It’s doing something consistently, even when it’s small and even when it’s not all that exciting.

If you’ve ever felt edgy, burned out, or out of control around food, this one might connect a few dots you didn’t expect.

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Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?

Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.

A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.

➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss

Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.

➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-call

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