Ever found yourself uttering "I deserve this" while reaching for that slice of pizza after a rough day?

You're not alone, and in today's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast we unpack why this is more about your brain than your stomach!

We tackle "I deserve it" eating and how to manage this mental/emotional trap. Whether it's the pressures of fertility treatments or just the daily grind, we can rethink our relationship with food, especially during our most vulnerable moments.

Here’s what you need to know from this episode:

- **Redefine Deserving**: We challenge the notion that we need to earn certain foods by being "good" or having a tough day. Instead, we learn to recognize that we deserve everything inherently, not as a reward.

- **Change the Brain Story**: Shift from saying "I deserve this" to "I want this." This simple change in wording has you honestly assessing your desires, helping to uncouple feelings of entitlement from your food choices.

- **Address True Needs**: Identify what you really need when the urge to 'treat yourself' hits. Often, it's not food but something else like rest, comfort, or just a break.

Managing our cravings isn't about restricting ourselves but about understanding and addressing our genuine needs. By changing how we talk to ourselves about food, we gain freedom from impulse eating and make empowered choices that align with our true desires and goals.

So next time you catch yourself mid "I deserve it" moment, pause and reflect: What do I really want right now? This subtle yet profound practice can lead to healthier habits and lasting weight loss.

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In order to enjoy sustainable weight loss we have to learn new skills.

Learning new things can be, well, er, uncomfortable.

I was reminded of that gem of an obvious statement recently when I decided to learn to play the mandolin. 

In this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast I breakdown the 8 lessons I remembered as I awkwardly practiced my new skill (and I use the term loosely), and how they show up on the journey to permanent weight loss.

I was able to recognize these all too familiar patterns and shift out of them instead of spiraling and letting them derail my dreams of becoming a mandolin virtuoso ;)

Don’t let these sneaky thoughts and behaviors steal your dreams of a new relationship with food, weight loss and improved fertility.  

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If food is the highlight of our day…then, truth be told, we need to find a way to have a better day!

Sustainable weight loss is only possible when food can take its rightful place in our day and life. Experiencing joy, pleasure and purpose in other parts of our day helps right size the food portion.

Enjoying our food is a wonderful part of being on the planet, but when we’re relying on food for the majority of our pleasure, it makes weight loss so much more difficult.

In this episode of the podcast, I share some practical tips for increasing the joy in your non-food life so that your delicious meal pales in comparison. 

When you prioritize creating a fulfilling and enjoyable life, permanent weight loss becomes so much easier.

There is joy and pleasure beyond the dinner plate, my friend, and I’m here to help you find it so food can fuel your life instead of control it.  

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Happy Spring!

Spring is in the air and flowers are blooming.

Time to switch out the closets to brighter colors and lighter clothing.

And with that comes the bug to clean and organize–or is that just me?

Spring is a great time to free up space from our homes and our bodies.

Over the years, I’ve noticed how easily and often these two things go together. 

How we do one thing is how we do everything, so once we get a taste of the feeling of lightness in one area, we want it in other areas as well.

Tune into this episode to learn how Spring Cleaning and weight loss can go hand in hand.

It’s important to remind you that we don’t do all or nothing around here, so no grand plans to clean out the garage in one go.

Instead, it’s about doing things in a way that honors ourselves and feels GOOD. 

The tortoise and the hare both finished the race.

Want some help with becoming lighter this spring? Send me a message on Instagram at  instagram.com/stephaniefeinmd or my website stephaniefeinmd.com and let’s chat about working together!

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The tool I’m sharing today is the number one way you’ll be able to lose weight and keep it off forever.

If you establish this habit, you’ll never be on the out-of-control yo-yo diet cycle again. 

I call it a Food Date.

It’s a weekly check-in, a dedicated time to reflect on your ongoing relationship with food. Ask these three questions:

The goal is to develop and sustain a kind, conscious relationship with food. These 10 minutes, once a week, helps you do just that.

Listen in for all the details.  

And if you’d like some extra support with this or anything else fertility weight loss, find me on Instagram at  instagram.com/stephaniefeinmd or my website stephaniefeinmd.com. 

Sending you so much love! Have a great week!

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The idea of “saving your appetite” is diet-mentality thinking that backfires every time.

Our bodies don’t work like a math equation–we can’t deprive it in the morning to fill it past capacity in the evening.

The needs and capacity are finite.

Our brain, on the other hand, may want more at one special meal than another.  But the brain can’t make the stomach bigger or smaller by wishing it so.

We feel best, most comfortable, and our weight stabilizes when we eat when our body’s hungry, and stop when it’s had enough–when we are satisfied, not full.

Thinking that we can control the body’s needs with our will is diet-mentality thinking and leads to the familiar roller coaster of weight loss and weight gain.

Trying to restrict and deprive ourselves only drives us to overeat because we get over-hungry. And over-hunger always leads to overeating.

By aligning our thinking with our body’s needs, we easily lose weight and keep it off. 

It’s possible to lose weight, enjoy food, and feel energized at the same time. Stick with me and I’ll show you how. 

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If you’ve ever worried about meeting friends for Happy Hour when you’re trying to lose weight . . .

If you’ve ever avoided bringing home Oreos from the market . . .

If you’ve chosen Italian instead of Mexican so you didn’t have to sit in front of the basket of tortilla chips . . .

Then this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast is for you.

I’m sharing the powerful tool that will help you most in these (and similar) situations.

A trusting relationship with yourself is the key to sustainable weight loss – someone you can depend on, who will treat you kindly no matter what, knowing you have done your very best given everything that was going on.

This can become your reality.

In this episode I show you how to build this for yourself--no matter how damaged the relationship might be from restrictive and depriving diets in the past.

It’s easier than you think.

This is what I help my clients do. I can help you too – find me on Instagram at  instagram.com/stephaniefeinmd or on my website: stephaniefeinmd.com  

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Disruptions to our typical routine, such as a work conference, vacation or even an outing with a friend, can stir up some major food drama in our minds (especially when we’re trying to lose weight).  Today I’m sharing a great way to avoid this from happening altogether!

Security Blanket Food.

This SBF, something you plan for and have quick access to, acts as a safety net to prevent overhunger.  Overhunger leads to mind drama, aka brain chatter, about when and what to eat. Incessantly.

Tune in for my list of Security Blanket Food options that are non-perishable, easily portable, and protein rich. Sure to do the trick on silencing the overhungry brain so you can easily keep on track and enjoy your outing/vakay/conference.

It’s an easy, straightforward way to feel control over your food environment, even when you don’t have as much control as usual. 

If you’d like more information on this, or personalized help with your weight loss journey reach out to me on my website stephaniefeinmd.com or over on my instagram at instagram.com/stephaniefeinmd

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Last week's episode “Hunger Scale Spotlight: +2” is the companion to this week’s episode, so as soon as you have a chance put it in your listening queue – you won’t want to miss it!

If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you know that over-hunger leads to overeating, and overeating leads to weight gain or the inability to lose weight. So if we're trying to lose weight, overeating is the thing we need to solve.  One of the best ways that feels effortless is making sure we don’t get over-hungry. 

In order to avoid over-hunger it’s VITAL that you know your -2 & +2 on the hunger scale. These two hunger states are a key to sustainable weight loss, and feel different in each person’s body. It takes practice and willingness to check in with your body to learn your numbers and what they feel like.

You have everything you need to get started right now, especially after tuning in to this podcast episode, but if you want help with it, I’m here for you!  Let’s work together as I support you on this journey to sustainable weight loss. Go to my website, stephaniefeinmd.com and click the Lose Weight With Me button or reach out to me on instagram at instagram.com/stephaniefeinmd. 

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Ep 2: Hunger Scale:

Ep 21: Hunger Scale Spotlight: -1:

Ep 34: Hunger Scale Spotlight: +3:

Ep 47: Hunger Scale Spotlight: Extremes -5 & +5:

Ep 69: Hunger Scale Spotlight: +2 :

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Today’s episode is the foundation and KEY to the hunger scale.  While each number is a whole world unto itself, +2 is the one that makes stopping overeating so much more simple and straightforward. This episode is all about +2--satisfied, not full.

Here are 3 vital points to know about +2 on the Hunger Scale:

Imagine if you always felt well in your body, always ready to go…fueled, not weighed down.

It's possible by listening for your +2, and I will teach you how in this episode!! 

 If you have any questions about this or anything weight loss for fertility in general, reach out to me on Instagram @stephaniefeinmd or come visit my website and talk to me, stephaniefinemd.com.

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Ep 2: Hunger Scale: https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2147828528

Ep 21: Hunger Scale Spotlight: -1 (handling discomfort): https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2147911958

Ep 34: Hunger Scale Spotlight: +3 (full): https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2147978496

Ep 47: Hunger Scale Spotlight - The Extremes -5 & +5:  https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2148186849

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