The Diet Diaries

Ever feel like you’re stuck between two shitty choices? Like…either you diet yourself into misery to lose weight, or stay exactly where you are and but have to deal with the discomfort of being in a body you aren’t happy with? 

In this episode, I’m breaking down the idea that discomfort is inevitable—but you do get to choose which discomfort moves you closer to who you want to be and which one moves you further away. 

We’ll talk about:
 ✨ The sneaky ways “I’ll be happier when I’m thinner” thinking shows up—even when you know better
✨ Why eating cookies isn’t inherently “bad”—but sometimes the reason you’re eating them is
✨ A simple exercise (literally drawing a fork in the road) to get clear on which action is truly in alignment with your values

And here's the link to the 5 day Food Behavior Blueprint!

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You hear one expert say “eat more protein.”
 Another says “cut back on protein.”
 One promises food freedom in 30 days.
 Another says counting macros is the only way.

So who the hell do you listen to?

In this episode, I’m  working to make sense of the chaos — in the wellness world and in the business coaching world — and sharing the exact questions I’ve been asking myself lately to tune out the noise and figure out who actually deserves my trust.

Because it’s not just about what someone says — it’s how they say it, why they say it, and how it makes you feel.

Inside

• What to look for (and what to run from) in coaches, content, and “solutions”
• The sneaky way urgency gets weaponized in wellness
• How to know if someone’s challenging you in a good way — or just making you feel like shit

If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or just… over it… when it comes to health advice, this one’s for you.

Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at why I created the Food Behavior Blueprint — and how it’s different from everything else out there.

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This week I’m breaking down how your space might be quietly driving your cravings, overeating, and mindless snacking. 

This isn’t just about putting a fruit bowl on the counter. We’re going deeper.

Inside the episode:

• Why removing chocolate (or any sweet/snack) isn’t diet culture — and when it can actually help
• How changing where you eat (or scroll) changes what you eat
• The two ways to change your environment — and which one actually matters most

You’ve probably been blaming yourself when it’s really your setup. Let’s see if we can fix that.

🎧 Hit play to see how shifting your space can shift your habits — without relying on discipline or cutting out all your favorite foods.

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What If You’ve Been Solving The Wrong Problem with your eating?

What if It’s not about eating less. Or cutting sugar. Or banning snacks.

The reason you keep struggling with food might not be what you think — and that’s exactly why your “fixes” haven’t worked long-term.

Today I’m breaking down:

• Why you might be chasing after the wrong problem
• The simple questions that reveal what’s really driving your habits
• How my free Food Mindset Makeover walks you step-by-step through figuring it out

You don’t need more rules. You need better information — about you.

Click here to sign up for Food Mindset Makeover

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I recorded this one sitting in my kitchen, still practically crying, still processing—in real time.

Because when the thing you’ve been planning for 18 months looks like it’s about to get rained out, being told “you can’t control the weather” feels more like a gut punch than helpful advice.

This episode isn’t really about Ben’s Bar Mitzvahthough (ok, it’s a little about the Bar Mitzvah). It’s about what happens when we logically know we can’t control something—our weight, a craving, a body change in perimenopause—but that knowing does nothing to actually make us feel better.

So what do you do when you feel totally powerless?

That’s what this episode is about.

✏️ The list I wrote

💥 What to do with the griefof not having control

✅ And the unexpected outcome of writing down exactly what you can control—even when it changes absolutely nothing

I love this episode and hope it connects with you!

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Summer is basically here. Which means less clothes, more skin, more photos and more body noise.  

In this episode, I’m unpacking a powerful client convo about how much meaning gets lost the second we start picking apart how we look in a picture. We talk about:

• How to respond to that gut-punch judgment when you see yourself in a photo
• Why our first reaction isn’t the full story
• A simple question to ask before you even look at the picture

Weddings, vacations, graduations, recitals, pool parties—photos are coming. Let’s get ready to see more than just what we look like.

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In this episode, I unpack a question someone asked me on Instagram—Do you struggle with weight gain?—and explore the nuanced, layered truth behind it after my answer on IG only glazed the surface.

We’re talking about why weight gain isn’t always a bad thing but why it often feels bad, how biology, stress, life phases (hello, menopause), and old food patterns all play a role, and how to sit with the emotional and physical discomfort that weight gain often brings.

You’ll hear:

• When weight gain might actually be a good sign
• What curiosity (instead of panic) can teach you
• Why menopause weight changes are biologically normal AND also still hard
• How to find self-compassion when your jeans feel tight

If weight gain feels like a constant battle or brings up panic, this is for you. Can we start asking different questions and stop labeling everything as a problem to be fixed? Let's talk about it. 

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What happens when your body no longer looks, feels, or moves the way it used to—and you didn’t get a say in the matter?

This week on The Diet Diaries, I’m talking with Veronica Kautz—a breast cancer survivor, wife, sister, mom of two and worker of 2 full time jobs (she’s the founder of Scotch Plains City Lifestyle Magazine)—about her experience living in a body that’s been through a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction.

We talk about:

* The grief of losing her breasts
* How to advocate for your health
*  How her diagnosis impacted her tween daughter 
* The unexpected feelings after having breast reconstruction

This conversation is raw, honest, and so needed. If you've ever struggled with body image—especially after illness, surgery, or any major physical change—hope you’ll listen in. This one’s for you. 💛

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A lifelong builder and believer in people, Veronica brings over 25 years of experience scaling high-performing sales orgs in the Talent Acquisition space. Today, she’s championing AI-driven hiring as CRO at OptimHire while also co-publishing Scotch Plains City Lifestyle, a hyperlocal magazine connecting brands with community.

Born on Long Island and now proudly rooted in Scotch Plains, NJ, Veronica is the youngest of five sisters, married 19 years, and mom to two incredible kids — one boy, one girl. She’s walked 60 miles for a cause, pitched CHROs by day and local businesses by night, and believes deeply in doing good work with good people.

Off the clock, you’ll find her front row at a concert, cracking up at a comedy show, or cheering on anything live — because for Veronica, it’s all about connection, whether across a table, a Zoom call, or a stage.

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Structure and flexibility.

We always  think we have to choose.

You're either a planner or you're go-with-the-flow. But what if the magic actually lives in the middle?

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

* Why structure without flexibility will eventually burn you out
* Why flexibility without structure will leave you spinning your wheels
* How these two things work together to create the change you’re looking for
* What this actually looks like with food, with exercise and across everyday life.

Whether you're trying to move your body more, eat better, or just get unstuck, this episode will tell you exactly how to start going after the changes you want to make. 

Want a clear roadmap for balancing structure and flexibility specific to YOUR life? Book a Power Hour Coaching session.

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In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind my recent foray in self-tanning (spoiler: it’s for Ben’s bar mitzvah), and the bigger conversation it sparked about how we see ourselves, especially as summer approaches. 

This one goes deep into the kind of appearance-based noise so many of us live with all day long... and don’t even realize.

We’re talking about:

* The pressure to be “tan enough” to wear white
* Why body modification often feels like a necessity, not a choice
* What it means to feel like yourself vs. trying to look “better”
* How to start noticing and quieting the noise in your head about how you look

This is not a judgment on tanning or makeup or any of the things we do to change our appearance. It’s an invitation to get curious, ask why, and maybe—just maybe—loosen the grip body noise has on your life.

And if you want to book a Power Hour session to talk about body noise or anything else you're struggling with as we approach summer, just click here. 

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