Why Weight? Start Now!

By Sheryl Takayama

If you are ready to get off the crazy diet wagon and find a way of eating and a way of thinking that WORKS, come and join Sheryl each week for practical advice, tips and a boost of motivation, so you ... more

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The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

Why Weight? Start Now! episodes:

April 13, 2025Ep 5: What Low Carb REALLY Looks Like
What Low Carb Really Looks Like: A Simple, Sustainable Approach to Nutrition
Show Notes
Today I'm breaking down my proven low-carb nutrition strategy that has helped clients achieve sustainable weight loss for over two decades. Forget extreme diets – this is about creating a delicious, satisfying eating plan that actually works long-term.
What You'll Learn
The difference between low-carb and no-carb/keto diets
My specific low-carb guideline - how many carbs I recommend per day
Why protein and healthy fats are crucial to your nutrition plan and how much you should eat
Which fruits and vegetables to limit or avoid
How to make low-carb eating enjoyable and sustainable
Key Moments
00:37 Understanding low-carb: definitions and misconceptions
00:37 Understanding Low Carb: Definitions and Misconceptions
02:09 The Low Carb Food Plan: Practical Guidelines
06:04 Protein and Healthy Fats: Essential Components
10:09 Summary and Top Tips for Starting Low Carb
11:07 Conclusion and Support Resources
Your ACTION Tip
Start today by checking food labels for hidden carbs. Awareness is the first step to making meaningful changes with your nutrition.

Coming up Next
In the next episode, I'll dive deep into the science behind why low-carb eating is so effective for weight loss and explore its additional health benefits.

LINKS:
➡️Download by FREE E-book with a 5-day Low Carb Meal Plan and 5 delicious dinner recipes: CLICK HERE
➡️Start losing weight on Monday with my 4-week Foundations of Fat Loss Programme, designed for the specific fat-burning needs of over 35's: FIND OUT MORE
➡️Continue your low carb journey with monthly Fat Loss Acceleration Protocols, resources, meal plans, delicious recipes, support and inspiration in Why Weight Academy: FIND OUT MORE
➡️Check out all my recipes and resources on the Why Weight Academy Website HERE
Follow me on TikTok: sheryltakayama
Follow me on Facebook: Why Weight Academy
Follow me on Instagram: sheryl_whyweightacademy
And if you enjoy this show, please leave a quick rating & review - your support is so appreciated and will mean the world to me!
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12min
April 06, 2025Ep 4: Discovering Low Carb - the key to permanent results!
How I discovered the low carb way of eating, learning that 'calories in vs calories out' is not the answer, and the changes I made to my nutrition that helped me take control of my weight, once and for all!
Show Notes
In this episode of the Why Wait podcast, I share my personal journey of discovering the low carb lifestyle that transformed my relationship with food and helped me maintain my 30kg weight loss for over two decades. I explain how despite following what I thought was "healthy eating" advice and exercising regularly, my weight was slowly creeping up until I met with a nutritionist who introduced me to low carb eating. I reveal how switching from high-carb foods to protein-rich meals with healthy fats not only helped me lose those stubborn extra kilos but also eliminated my constant hunger, improved my energy levels, and ultimately inspired my career as a nutritionist and weight loss coach for women who struggle with similar challenges.
What You'll Learn
Why I discovered that calorie counting alone wasn't effective for my sustainable weight loss
How foods I thought were "healthy" like fruit, yogurt, and cereal were actually sabotaging my efforts
The specific meal plan changes I made when transitioning to a low carb lifestyle
Why adding healthy fats to my diet reduced my hunger and eliminated my need for constant snacking
How accountability and professional guidance became crucial elements in my weight loss journey
Why I believe a low carb approach works particularly well for women with "energy efficient" bodies like mine
Key Moments
02:05 - How I first learnt about the low carb way of eating
03:24 - How I transformed my diet and daily food choices after adopting the low carb food plan
05:54 - The impact of low carb on my health journey
07:23 - The importance of accountability and how it helped me stay on track
08:47 - How this experience inspired me to become a nutritionist, so I could help others
Coming up next
Next week, I'll dive into exactly what low carb looks like - what you can eat at each meal, and simple changes that will have a dramatic impact on your blood sugar levels, energy and health.

LINKS:
➡️Download by FREE E-book with a 5-day Low Carb Meal Plan and 5 delicious dinner recipes: CLICK HERE
➡️Start losing weight on Monday with my 4-week Foundations of Fat Loss Programme, designed for the specific fat-burning needs of over 35's: FIND OUT MORE
➡️Continue your low carb journey with monthly Fat Loss Acceleration Protocols, resources, meal plans, delicious recipes, support and inspiration in Why Weight Academy: FIND OUT MORE
➡️Check out all my recipes and resources on the Why Weight Academy Website HERE
Follow me on TikTok: sheryltakayama
Follow me on Facebook: Why Weight Academy
Follow me on Instagram: sheryl_whyweightacademy
And if you enjoy this show, please leave a quick rating & review - your support is so appreciated and will mean the world to me!
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March 30, 2025Ep 3: How I lost 30kg in one year (without knowing anything about nutrition!)
Episode 3: "How I Lost 30kg in One Year (Without Any Nutrition Knowledge)"
Show Notes
In this episode, I share the story of my weight loss journey and how I successfully lost 30kg (66lbs) in just one year while teaching English in Japan—without any special nutrition knowledge, diet plan or internet resources.
What You'll Learn
The unexpected triggers and life changes that created momentum and got my weight loss journey going
Why creating an exciting short-term goal became a powerful motivation to keep taking action
How living in a foreign country gave me the freedom to prioritize self-care for the first time
The importance of consistency and patience when starting a fitness routine (and why I actually gained weight after my first month of exercise)
Simple mindset techniques I used to stay motivated, including visual reminders and my "tomorrow morning test"
Why social support played a crucial role in maintaining my exercise habits
How I've successfully maintained my weight loss for 27 years (except during my pregnancies)
Key Moments
The challenges of being overweight in Japan and the physical discomfort that came with it
The surprising weight gain after one month of regular exercise and why I didn't quit
The exciting goal that "put a rocket up my ass" and created momentum
The simplicity of my approach to eating and exercise without strict dieting
The transformative moment of buying a bikini for Thailand and realizing I had nailed my goal....and how it gave me the determination to make my changes permanent
Coming up next:
Tune in next week to hear how I discovered the low-carb way of eating that helped me maintain my weight loss for decades and became the foundation of my career as a weight loss coach.
LINKS:
➡️Download by FREE E-book with a 5-day Low Carb Meal Plan and 5 delicious dinner recipes: CLICK HERE
➡️Start losing weight on Monday with my 4-week Foundations of Fat Loss Programme, designed for the specific fat-burning needs of over 35's: FIND OUT MORE
➡️Continue your low carb journey with monthly Fat Loss Acceleration Protocols, resources, meal plans, delicious recipes, support and inspiration in Why Weight Academy: FIND OUT MORE
➡️Check out all my recipes and resources on the Why Weight Academy Website HERE
Follow me on TikTok: sheryltakayama
Follow me on Facebook: Why Weight Academy
Follow me on Instagram: sheryl_whyweightacademy
And if you enjoy this show, please leave a quick rating & review - your support is so appreciated and will mean the world to me!
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16min
March 23, 2025Ep 2: From Fatty Shaz to Freedom
From Fatty Shaz to Freedom: My Journey Through Weight Struggles and Finding Hope
In this second episode of the Why Weight podcast, I share my emotional journey of living as "F**k it Fatty Shaz." I talk about the physical and emotional struggles of carrying an extra 30 kilos in my early twenties—from painful chafing during exercise to embarrassing moments like being asked when my baby was due. These candid stories highlight the reality of emotional eating, clothing challenges, and the mental toll of weight gain. I talk about my upcoming transformation story that led to losing 30 kilos in just one year—a success I've maintained for 23 years.
Key Moments
Introduction to 'Fatty Shaz': I shares the origin of my nickname "F**k it Fatty Shaz" and explain how this mindset affected my eating and exercise habits for three years
Physical Challenges:
Painful chafing while walking that led to bleeding between my thighs, under my breasts, and arms
Standing at 169cm tall and weighing over 90 kilos in my early twenties
The embarrassment of being mistakenly asked when my baby was due at a party
Emotional Impact:
The contrast between my outwardly confident personality and inner unhappiness
How shopping for clothes became an activity I dreaded
The anxiety of finding something to wear before social outings
The Theater Incident:
A particularly painful memory of costume fittings during a musical theater production
The shame of overhearing costume designers struggling to find something in my size
Watching thinner dancers in beautiful costumes while feeling excluded
Turning Point:
A pre-employment medical exam for a teaching job in Japan
The shock of seeing my weight exceed 90 kilos
The humiliating experience of breaking a zipper while trying on a size 18-20 skirt
Coming up Next:
Next time I am going to share about moving to Japan and the trigger that helped me lose 30 kilos in one year
LINKS:
➡️Download by FREE E-book with a 5-day Low Carb Meal Plan and 5 delicious dinner recipes: CLICK HERE
➡️Start losing weight on Monday with my 4-week Foundations of Fat Loss Programme, designed for the specific fat-burning needs of over 35's: FIND OUT MORE
➡️Continue your low carb journey with monthly Fat Loss Acceleration Protocols, resources, meal plans, delicious recipes, support and inspiration in Why Weight Academy: FIND OUT MORE
➡️Check out all my recipes and resources on the Why Weight Academy Website HERE
Follow me on TikTok: sheryltakayama
Follow me on Facebook: Why Weight Academy
Follow me on Instagram: sheryl_whyweightacademy
And if you enjoy this show, please leave a quick rating & review - your support is so appreciated and will mean the world to me!
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12min
March 16, 2025Ep 1: How I gained 20kgs in one year
The Weight of Grief: How I gained 20kgs in a year
In this raw and honest debut episode, I share my personal story of rapid weight gain—20 kilograms in just one year—and the emotional triggers that sparked my journey into emotional eating.
What You'll Learn:
The dramatic story behind my 20kg weight gain and how it happened so quickly
How childhood eating habits formed my relationship with food
The powerful friendship that shaped my eating behaviors as a teenager
The devastating personal loss that triggered emotional eating
How grief, university life, and coping mechanisms created the perfect storm for weight gain
Why understanding your weight gain triggers is essential for sustainable weight loss
Key Moments:
Early Food Memories: My relationship with food growing up in New Zealand and how special treats became associated with pleasure
Teenage Friendship: Meeting my best friend at age 12 and how our shared love of food became central to our friendship
The Emotional Trigger: Losing my best friend at age 18 and moving to university alone
The Spiral: How grief combined with university party culture created a cycle of emotional eating, drinking, and weight gain
Coming Up Next:
If any part of this story resonated with you, don't miss our next episode where I'll share my experience of living at this uncomfortable weight, and the shift that lead to my weight loss journey of losing 30kgs in one year!
LINKS:
➡️Download by FREE e-book with a 5-day Low Carb Meal Plan and 5 delicious dinner recipes: CLICK HERE
➡️Start losing weight on Monday with my 4-week Foundations of Fat Loss Programme, designed for the specific fat-burning needs of over 35's: FIND OUT MORE
➡️Continue your low carb journey with monthly Fat Loss Acceleration Protocols, resources, meal plans, delicious recipes, support and inspiration in Why Weight Academy: FIND OUT MORE
➡️Check out all my recipes and resources on the Why Weight Academy Website HERE
Follow me on TikTok: sheryltakayama
Follow me on Facebook: Why Weight Academy
Follow me on Instagram: sheryl_whyweightacademy
And if you enjoy this show, please leave a quick rating & review - your support is so appreciated and will mean the world to me!
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17min
March 09, 2025 Introduction
Find out will be coming your way when you subscribe to the Why Weight, Start Now Podcast.
LINKS:
➡️Download by FREE e-book with a 5-day Low Carb Meal Plan and 5 delicious dinner recipes: CLICK HERE
➡️Start losing weight on Monday with my 4-week Foundations of Fat Loss Programme, designed for the specific fat-burning needs of over 35's: FIND OUT MORE
➡️Continue your low carb journey with monthly Fat Loss Acceleration Protocols, resources, meal plans, delicious recipes, support and inspiration in Why Weight Academy: FIND OUT MORE
➡️Check out all my recipes and resources on the Why Weight Academy Website HERE
Follow me on TikTok: sheryltakayama
Follow me on Facebook: Why Weight Academy
Follow me on Instagram: sheryl_whyweightacademy
And if you enjoy this show, please leave a quick rating & review - your support is so appreciated and will mean the world to me!
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February 27, 2025 Trailer
If you are looking for a new way of eating (and thinking!) so you can START NOW and nail your goals, I'm so excited to be launching this new podcast on 10th March.
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FAQs about Why Weight? Start Now!:

How many episodes does Why Weight? Start Now! have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.