Just because people say something is normal, doesn’t mean that it is healthy. Tune in to see you’re not alone in your challenges with food or willpower and how it can all be easier.

Today we are hearing a recording of an episode that Jenn did on the Super Woman Wellness Podcast with Dr. Taz. Jenn joined the podcast to talk about how she got started in the health coaching field and what some of the most common obstacles are that Jenn’s clients come up against. Jenn discusses how to eat to lose weight for the long term, how to build your plate, and the order of eating to support your health and weight.. Plus Jenn and Dr. Taz talk about popular diets and why they probably didn’t work for you. Lastly, Jenn and Dr. Taz talk about Ozempic and some of the other trending medications and if they are the best option or simply a magic pill. Tune in to hear Jenn’s thoughts and advice on achieving your best, individual health. 

The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

●   [7:00] Jenn shares her background and what led her to becoming a health coach. 

●   [10:31] What has Jenn discovered during her education and what are we doing wrong when we try to lose weight?

●   [14:24] What is the universal truth that Jenn sees when working with her clients?

●   [18:22] What are some red flags that people are doing that are ruining their efforts, such as night time eating? 

●   [22:51] How to build your plate for optimal nutrition and to prevent cravings.

●   [27:05] Jenn shares her thoughts about intermittent fasting. 

●   [29:39] What factors impact whether you are going to store fat or burn fat?

●   [36:01] What does Jenn think about Ozempic and all the other trending weight loss medications?

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

●   You are your best health coach. Stop following all the rules, instead follow what your body is telling you. Pay attention to what you are doing when you are feeling your best. 

●   The short cut is consistency. Small steps in the same direction make a huge difference over time. 

●   As long as we’re eating protein, fiber, quality fat, everything else is going to fall into place. Start with eating your protein and vegetables, then the higher glycemic foods (grains and starches) afterwards. If you have dessert, eat it right after dinner so you don’t have a sugar bomb at the end of the night.

QUOTES: 

“While everybody is different, there are some things about the human body that frankly are the same. Especially if we go back to say this is proper function rather than this is what's normal, because most people experience it. Common isn’t normal.” - Jenn Trepeck 

“All healing is ultimately self healing.” - Dr. Taz

“We've all been told to eat less, move more, we spend all this time, all day, with that restraint. We're using all that willpower to not eat. And willpower is like a whole other can of worms. But it's a finite resource if we don't replenish it. What happens to most people is that it is chemical in the body that on our way home, it feels like the 7-11 and the Dunkin Donuts and the ice cream place are magnets. It is a chemical in the body, so it's not you. You don't suck, you're not failing. It's that you have a chemical, biological thing that's happening.” - Jenn Trepeck 

“People look at everything in isolation. Nothing in the body exists in isolation and nothing in your life exists in isolation. So the challenge with night time eating, actually isn't about night time eating.” - Jenn Trepeck

“Everybody deserves this information.” - Jenn Trepeck

RESOURCES:

Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

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Super Woman Wellness Podcast