Reclaim Your Plate

You don’t have to stop loving food to lose weight. In fact, the more you lean into that part of you, the easier weight loss becomes and in this episode, I will shift your mindset to help you see why loving food is actually one of your biggest strengths for long-term weight loss. 

Here’s what we dive into:

-Why chasing bland “diet foods” backfires and how eating what actually satisfies you keeps you full and consistent.

-How to stop letting food be the only source of satisfaction and lean into the whole experience—conversations, connection, the vibe.

-Loving foods allow you to intentional food choices (and how to use that to hit your goals without restriction).

By the end of this episode, you’ll start to see how your love for food isn’t the reason you’re stuck—it’s actually the reason you can finally make this sustainable.

Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to lose 10-20 pounds while eating foods you love? My 1:1 coaching program is designed to help women of color like you ditch restrictive diets and eat your cultural foods to keep the weight off for good. Choose between a 3-month (lose 10 pounds) or 6-month (lose 20+ pounds) program. Book a free sales call here to apply: https://superlysam.com/coaching 

Stay Connected With Me:

Join the consistency club weekly email series: https://superlysam.com/emails

Learn more about me: https://superlysam.com/about

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Want to know what kind of eater are you? Take the Quiz: here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/65b148513f80c00014711569

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’ll just start fresh on Monday, OR I just need a reset and I'll be good," this episode is for you. Resets feel like a good thing in your weight loss journey because it gives you the illusion of starting from a 'clean slate' with no mess up, no excuses. It also gives you a hit of motivation after a weekend of eating off-plan or skipping workouts. But here’s the truth, resetting is what keeps you in the loop of starting over; it's a mentality that's consistently sabotaging your progress. In this episode, I break down:

-Why your brain keeps reaching for resets (and why it feels so good in the moment)

-How the reset cycle is perfectionism in disguise

-The skill you actually need to build if you want to lose weight and keep it off

-What to do next time you miss a workout, eat off-plan, or have a chaotic week

So tune in because this time, you’ll walk away seeing your “off” days differently and know exactly what to do instead of starting over.

Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to lose 10-20 pounds while eating foods you love? My 1:1 coaching program is designed to help women of color like you ditch restrictive diets and eat your cultural foods to keep the weight off for good. Choose between a 3-month (lose 10 pounds) or 6-month (lose 20+ pounds) program. Book a free sales call here to apply: https://superlysam.com/coaching 

Stay Connected With Me:

Join the consistency club weekly email series: https://superlysam.com/emails

Learn more about me: https://superlysam.com/about

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Want to know what kind of eater are you? Take the Quiz: here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/65b148513f80c00014711569

If you’re constantly saying, “I know what to do, I just don’t do it”  this episode is for you. As a high achieving woman, you know you are great at work and very smart but it's not translating into your weight loss journey. You find yourself in this start and stop cycle and it's frustrating when you've followed weight loss plans in the past, done diets, you know you need to be in a calorie deficit but your results don’t match your knowledge. Here’s the truth, you’re not lacking discipline, you're disconnected. Tune in because in this episode, I dive into:

-The real reason your knowledge isn’t translating to results

-What happens when you treat your body like a to-do list or a rigid 'work project'

-How “rewarding yourself” with food is masking something deeper

-Why flexibility isn’t failure, it’s your missing strategy to stay consistent

Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to lose 10-20 pounds while eating foods you love? My 1:1 coaching program is designed to help women of color like you ditch restrictive diets and eat your cultural foods to keep the weight off for good. Choose between a 3-month (lose 10 pounds) or 6-month (lose 20+ pounds) program. Book a free sales call here to apply: https://superlysam.com/coaching 

Stay Connected With Me:

Join the consistency club weekly email series: https://superlysam.com/emails

Learn more about me: https://superlysam.com/about

Follow + connect with me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/superlysam

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Want to know what kind of eater are you? Take the Quiz: here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/65b148513f80c00014711569

In this episode, I sit down with award-winning Hmong American pastry chef and restaurant owner, Diane Moua. We talk about her journey from being the eldest daughter in a traditional Hmong household to opening Diane’s Place in Minneapolis, MN—a restaurant that honors her roots by serving dishes she grew up eating. Diane shares how not being surrounded by super sweet desserts growing up shaped her approach to pastry dishes, how moderation allows you to enjoy the foods you love, and how cultural food isn’t what’s making us unhealthy. It’s the disconnection from our roots, forgetting that our Hmong elders have always eaten simply and intentionally. This is such a grounding conversation if you’ve ever felt pressure to water down your cultural dishes or give up the foods you love to “be healthy".

Here's what we covered in this episode: 

--Your culture already taught you moderation.
Diane reminds us that many Hmong desserts are naturally light, which helps us practice moderation before diet culture taught us to avoid sweets.

--Don’t water down your food to make it “healthy.”
Instead of swapping out ingredients to make cultural dishes more "acceptable", learn how to portion so you can eat the real thing without feeling guilty.

--You can enjoy sweets, just pick the one you actually want.
If you’re going to eat dessert, make it count. Diane shares how she eat one croissant or candy she truly craves and enjoys it especially being surrounded by food everyday. 

--Eating with your eyes matters.
Presentation makes healthy eating more joyful. Whether you're at Diane's Place or at home, how your food looks on your plate can change how much you want to eat. 

To connect with Diane Moua, visit Diane's Place in Minneapolis, MN and follow her on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pastrydiane/
https://www.instagram.com/dianesplacemn

Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to lose 10-20 pounds while eating foods you love? My 1:1 coaching program is designed to help women of color like you ditch restrictive diets and eat your cultural foods to keep the weight off for good. Choose between a 3-month (lose 10 pounds) or 6-month (lose 20 pounds) program. Book a free sales call here to apply: https://superlysam.com/coaching 

Stay Connected With Me:

Join the consistency club weekly email series: https://superlysam.com/emails

Learn more about me: https://superlysam.com/about

Follow + connect with me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/superlysam

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Want to know what kind of eater are you? Take the Quiz: here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/65b148513f80c00014711569

Let’s talk about something that’s probably been on your mind lately: "Is now even the right time to lose weight?" Maybe you’ve been waiting for work to slow down, for summer to hit, or for life to just feel easier before you finally get back into but I’m here to coach you through a hard truth.

In this episode, I break down the real reason you keep waiting, how that’s actually training your brain to not trust yourself, and why waiting for “more time” might be costing you more than you think. I’m also sharing client stories (yes, even my client who works 60+ hours a week and still made progress) to show you what’s possible when you stop playing the waiting game and start showing up now.

Here’s what we cover:

Why your weight loss journey should start when life feels messy, not perfect

How to build consistency during your busiest seasons so that your habits actually last (like losing weight while eating DoorDash or living with your parents)

What it really means to have a weight loss plan that adapts to your life instead of putting your life on hold

 Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to lose 10-20 pounds while eating foods you love? My 1:1 coaching program is designed to help women of color like you ditch restrictive diets and eat your cultural foods to keep the weight off for good. Choose between a 3-month (lose 10 pounds) or 6-month (lose 20 pounds) program. Book a free sales call here to apply: https://superlysam.com/coaching 

Stay Connected With Me:

Join the consistency club weekly email series: https://superlysam.com/emails

Learn more about me: https://superlysam.com/about

Follow + connect with me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/superlysam

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Want to know what kind of eater are you? Take the Quiz: here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/65b148513f80c00014711569

The DUO is back!!! I am so excited to have my friend Naihomy Jerez who is a hormone and health coach back on the podcast to talk about the different types of hormones that affect your weight loss progress. If you've been consistent, working out week to week but the weight is not dropping, there might be something you need to look deeper into. In this episode, Naihomy shares her expertise on how sugar and stress impact our cravings, blood results after you get your physical annual check up, and PCOS tips. She specializes in helping women over 35+ feel better with food so they can rebalance their hormones and start seeing progress with their current body vs doing the same thing from their 20s that no longer works. Tune in! :)

How To Connect With Naihomy:

Link to WELLTHY GENERATION podcast: https://www.naihomyjerez.com/wellthygenerationpodcast
How To Work With Naihomy: https://www.naihomyjerez.com/homepage
Naihomy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naihomyjerez/ 

Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to lose 10-20 pounds while eating foods you love? My 1:1 coaching program is designed to help women of color like you ditch restrictive diets and eat your cultural foods to keep the weight off for good. Choose between a 3-month (lose 10 pounds) or 6-month (lose 20 pounds) program. Book a free sales call here to apply: https://superlysam.com/coaching 

Stay Connected With Me:

Join the consistency club weekly email series: https://superlysam.com/emails

Learn more about me: https://superlysam.com/about

Follow + connect with me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/superlysam

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Want to know what kind of eater are you? Take the Quiz: here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/65b148513f80c00014711569

Before you stop working out and eating better, you mentally check out first. You start to believe your excuses, you tweak your weight loss plan to add more workouts or put less food on your plate, only to find that no matter what you do... the momentum is slowing down. I call this mentally quitting AND there are signs. In this week's episode, I share 3 signs you experience and how to overcome them so you can stop being in this on and off energy. The more you get to know how your brain tries to sabotage your hard work, the quicker you can redirect it to create the sustainable healthy habits you want to keep the weight off for good.

In this episode, you will learn how to:

1️⃣ Identify WHEN you're believing your excuses instead of finding solutions for it and learn how to challenge thoughts like “I don’t have enough time”

2️⃣ Avoid making drastic changes to your routine that makes you not consistent

3️⃣ Not be in "well see if it happens" energy when it comes to your weight loss goal because tbh.. that's not how you will be intentional or set yourself up for success.

Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to lose 10-20 pounds while eating foods you love? My 1:1 coaching program is designed to help women of color like you ditch restrictive diets and eat your cultural foods to keep the weight off for good. Choose between a 3-month (lose 10 pounds) or 6-month (lose 20 pounds) program. Book a free sales call here to apply: https://superlysam.com/coaching 

Stay Connected With Me:

Join the consistency club weekly email series: https://superlysam.com/emails

Learn more about me: https://superlysam.com/about

Follow + connect with me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/superlysam

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Want to know what kind of eater are you? Take the Quiz: here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/65b148513f80c00014711569

In this episode, I am welcoming Dr. Alyssa Vang, a licensed psychologist and mental health advocate for the Hmong community. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Vang has worked extensively in trauma-focused therapy and early childhood mental health.

We dive deep into the difference between therapy and coaching, helping you determine which one best fits your current season of life. Dr. Vang also sheds light on how mental health impacts the daily habits of Hmong women and women of color, especially in the context of patriarchal systems and systemic racism.

If you struggle with stress eating, body image, snacking habits, or motivation to stay consistent, this episode offers valuable insights into how mental health influences these challenges—and how to navigate them. Tune in for an amazing conversation!

Get Connected with Dr. Alyssa Vang:

www.vanguardmhclinic.com | 651-283-3794
Facebook: Vanguard Mental Health and Wellness
Podcast: Hmong Mental Health Podcast
Another podcast: Kindred Spaces podcast

Stay Connected With Me:

Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to lose 10-20 pounds while eating foods you love? My 1:1 coaching program is designed to help women of color like you ditch restrictive diets and eat your cultural foods to keep the weight off for good. Choose between a 3-month (lose 10 pounds) or 6-month (lose 20 pounds) program. Book a free sales call here to apply: https://superlysam.com/coaching 

Join the consistency club weekly email series: https://superlysam.com/emails

Learn more about me: https://superlysam.com/about

Follow + connect with me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/superlysam

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Want to know what kind of eater are you? Take the Quiz: here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/65b148513f80c00014711569

Had to hop on the mic and share these raw thoughts with you without the fancy intro and outro. I've been going through a few shifts lately ever since I changed my podcast name on what I want this podcast to look, be and feel like. I feel like I am shedding layers on the way I used to approach and teach weight loss and I am going to take you along with me. Ain't no more surface level shizzz. In this episode, you will know what to expect from me going forward. We are still on a bi-weekly schedule and if I add an extra episode each month because I have so much to say, get ready for the surprises!!

Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to lose 10-20 pounds while eating foods you love? My 1:1 coaching program is designed to help women of color like you ditch restrictive diets and eat your cultural foods to keep the weight off for good. Choose between a 3-month (lose 10 pounds) or 6-month (lose 20 pounds) program. Book a free sales call here to apply: https://superlysam.com/coaching 

Stay Connected With Me:

Join the consistency club weekly email series: https://superlysam.com/emails

Learn more about me: https://superlysam.com/about

Follow + connect with me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/superlysam

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Want to know what kind of eater are you? Take the Quiz: here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/65b148513f80c00014711569

Did you miss a workout and now you're trying to make yourself feel better by adding extra days to make up for it? In this episode, I am going to share how you can bounce back into your workout routine without trying to make up for it and how to shift your mindset to long-term consistency. Because the truth is, you aren't just going to workout to lose weight, you will be working out for the rest of your life to keep the weight off and be healthy— so the WAY you approach missed workouts will need to be sustainable.

Here are the key takeaways from this episode:

Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to lose 10-20 pounds while eating foods you love? My 1:1 coaching program is designed to help women of color like you ditch restrictive diets and eat your cultural foods to keep the weight off for good. Choose between a 3-month (lose 10 pounds) or 6-month (lose 20 pounds) program. Book a free sales call here to apply: https://calendly.com/superlysam/6-months-1-1-coaching-sales-call

Stay Connected With Me:

For more details about 1:1 coaching, visit this link: https://superlysam.com/coaching

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