We decided to replay our most popular episode for you today! Enjoy!

If exercise was a pill, it would be the most widely prescribed medication in the world because of its tremendous power to impact our health. But it's actually overrated for weight loss. In today's episode, Dr. Lisa discusses why you should work towards incorporating exercise into your routine, even though it won't help you lose weight. Find it hard to believe that exercise doesn't lead to weight loss? We get that! We were skeptical too, until we followed the science...

If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!

Before you go...one quick announcement! Shout out to our raffle winner! To maintain her privacy, we're not announcing her name, but she tells us she is over the moon to get free registration for our 12 week program. We're so excited to meet her! Thanks to all of you who registered for our raffle.

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In today's episode, take our quiz and let Dr. Lisa walk you through which personality type you have when it comes to weight loss. You might find you have a mix of several types. Whatever you discover, weight loss will be easier when you learn how to manage your BRAIN in order to manage your weight. The same principles that Dr. Lisa reviews can be applied to habit change for better health, longevity, and wellness, as well as weight loss.

Thanks for listening! We're so grateful that you're spending time with us, and making time for YOURSELF because you deserve to live healthier, longer, and at your happy weight. It's our honor to help!

This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

It's so common for working moms (and some dads too, of course!) to take on way too much responsibility for things at home. There's nothing wrong with asking others to help out too! If you're thinking there's no time to exercise, prep healthy meals, get a good night's sleep, and juggle your job and kids, we get it. Everyone feels that way at times because there is so much invisible work involved in being a working mother. (And YES, I agree that all mothers work, whether you're doing it in or out of the home!) But there might just be more wiggle room than you realize. Get curious...Might it be possible to delegate some tasks and reclaim some time to do whatever it is you want to prioritize for yourself? In today's episode, Dr. Lisa walks us through an example of how her client made a major change, and the impact it had on her family.

Also, if you're eager to have more conversations with Dr. Lisa about how you can lose weight the SMART way, please listen to the end of the episode & sign up for our RAFFLE. We're giving away one free 12 week membership in our Smart Weight Loss Coaching program during the month of November.

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This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

If you're eager to increase your fruits & vegetables, in order to lose weight, improve your health, and live longer, healthier, this episode is for you! Dr. Lisa shares 3 practical tips for making produce the easy thing to grab. We all know what would help us lose weight, but sometimes there's a disconnect between what we'd like to do and what we actually do. Nothing has gone wrong! That's very human of you. We're just going to help you work around that normal human tendency.

Stay tuned to the end, when Dr. Lisa will give you details about how to sign up for the RAFFLE! One person will get a FREE 12 week membership to our Smart Weight Loss Coaching program. Enter at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com

Thanks for listening!

This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Why is it that so many people who are working on weight loss tell us, "I know what to do, but I'm just not DOING it"? It's often because they are stuck in Stage 2 of the Stages of Competence. This stage can be frustrating, and hard to escape, but with some guidance, you can move beyond it to reach Stages 3 & 4. Habit change always takes work, but with a willingness to practice, anyone can reach a level of competency where the healthy choice is the default. Where it feels effortless. Whether you want to create an exercise habit, a healthy sleep routine, or you want to improve your vegetarian cooking repertoire, Dr. Lisa will walk you through the process to make change possible for YOU.

Please listen to the entire podcast today, to learn how to sign up for our RAFFLE. One lucky podcast winner will get a FREE 12 week membership to our Smart Weight Loss Coaching Program. We'd love to meet you and to help you reach your healthy and happy weight.

This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

It's PUMPKIN season, and we're curious...what comes to mind for you? Is it a Pumpkin Palooza with pumpkin spiced lattes, apple cider donuts, candy, and pumpkin muffins? Or is it bobbing for apples, fall leaves, and walks in the forest, breathing crisp fall air? When you're working on weight loss and improving your metabolic health, treats are not forbidden (!), but Dr. Lisa wants to help you dissect which treats make the most sense, and which treats are ultra-processed chemical bombs, that will make you hungrier, cause weight gain, and worsen your metabolic health. When you curate your special foods, nothing is off limits.

Today is the last day to register for our Women's Wellness Retreat on November 2nd and 3rd in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, about 90 minutes north of Chicago. Join an incredible line up of smart female speakers, including doctors, therapists, coaches, and others who are experts in their fields. This retreat will change your life! If you care about getting healthier, finding balance, and connecting with other women on a similar journey, head over to www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com and click the link at the top to register for our retreat. Listening to this after October 18th? We might just extend the deadline a bit, so take a look at our website anyway. We would LOVE to meet you!

This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Soy, including tofu, edamame, miso, and soy milk, has been highly researched for its impact on health. The influence of soy on breast cancer risk and outcomes is one of the most frequently discussed issues among women impacted by this disease. But did you know that soy impacts men at risk for prostate cancer too? Actually, soy intake can influence rates of heart disease, diabetes, bone health, and longevity. What about weight? Take a listen as Dr. Lisa guides you through the surprising data on SOY and health.

And while we have you here, please head over to www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com to read about our upcoming 2024 Women's Wellness Retreat. Registration closes on October 18th, so grab a spot before we sell out!

This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

The research is clear that exercise is not a weight loss tool, and yet we know that it's critical to maintain weight loss, to prevent weight gain, and for better health and longevity. Today, Dr. Lisa talks with one of her clients live on the podcast, unscripted, so you can hear one approach to navigating insecurities about going to a health club. Of course it's NOT necessary to go to a health club to lose weight or improve your health, but some of the same reframing and mindset work that you'll hear today can be used in other situations when you feel resistance creeping in.

If you'd like coaching like this during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our program at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com

This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

If you think people who are thin have more willpower than those struggling to lose weight, think again. Our food decisions are influenced more by our external environment than our internal self regulation. We all have self control, but we also all have limits. When we tap into our willpower, we're going to deplete it, leaving ourselves vulnerable when the next food decision comes along.

Today, Dr. Lisa shares the findings from a clever study involving radishes, chocolate chip cookies, and willpower. If you're trying to lose weight, improve your health, and live healthier longer, it's critical to understand what influences your food decisions.

Perhaps it's time to give yourself grace, and have some self compassion when you feel too tapped out to pass on a chocolate chip cookie. Turns out, it isn't your fault. Fortunately, with a heightened awareness of what depletes your self control, and a plan for how to mitigate that, you can turn things around. With just a few tweaks and some self awareness, navigating food decisions just got a lot easier.

Before you go…we have two quick announcements. First, please check out SmartWeightLossCoaching.com if you’d like to learn more about our upcoming Women’s Wellness Retreat. The deadline to register is October 18, 2024, or whenever we fill up.

Second announcement...Please listen to the entire podcast, so you can learn how to sign up for our free RAFFLE. One lucky podcast winner will get a free 12 week membership to our Smart Weight Loss Coaching Program. We'd love to meet you and to help you reach your healthy and happy weight.

This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

You might think the jury is out on the health implications of coffee, but in fact the research is quite clear. Coffee does have certain health benefits, but Dr. Lisa explains that if you're drinking the wrong kind of coffee, you're putting your brain health, your weight, and your longevity at risk.

Be sure to listen all the way to the end, to learn more about our upcoming annual Women's Wellness Retreat in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. And also, find out how you can enter our raffle to win a free 12 week membership to our health focused, online, SMART Weight Loss Coaching Program, with your host, Lisa Oldson, MD.

This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.