December 31, 2025

Your Trickiest Weight Loss Qs, Answered: Cravings, Hormone Issues, Plateaus, Workouts & More

1 hour 30 minutes

Today's episode is different. I’m not giving you the same BS weight loss advice you’ve heard over and over again. We're getting into the messy, nuanced questions that actually come up when you’re trying to lose weight in a way that’s healthy, shame free, and supportive of feeling the way you want to feel.

We’re talking about plateaus that seem to happen for no reason, cravings that feel out of control, hormones that complicate everything, workouts that backfire, and how to pursue weight loss without destroying your relationship with food—or yourself. And we’re doing it with someone I trust deeply to hold all of that complexity: functional registered dietitian and certified personal trainer Nicki Parlitsis, who has helped thousands of people lose weight in ways that actually last. She’s actually my personal RD and she’s helped me lose 30 pounds in a sustainable way over the course of a year, after I got some test results that served as a wake up call in my own life.

Today’s episode is going to help you create a body that feels amazing to live in. If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or secretly ashamed for struggling with something that everyone online makes look easy—this episode is for you.

🎧 What you’ll learn:

How to break through a weight loss plateau

The common, "minuscule" mistakes that can stall your weight loss journey

Strategies to manage hunger and cut calories without feeling deprived

The difference between "head hunger" and "stomach hunger"

The specific lab work and health markers (e.g., A1C, cholesterol, ferritin, thyroid panel) that indicate success or could be impeding your weight loss

How hormonal conditions like Hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's and PCOS can affect your metabolism

Check out the previous episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast discussed today:

How To Lose Weight In A Healthy Way with Nicki Parlitsis

The Science Of Putting Together a Workout Routine To Hit YOUR Goals with Dr. Shannon Ritchey

My Healthy Weight Loss Journey: Science-Backed, Pragmatic Action Steps That Actually Worked

Mentioned in this episode:

The 13 simple recipes that helped Liz lose weight in a healthy way

The FREE “21 Days To Change Your Life, Week 1: Nutrition Plan” we made for our listeners at https://pages.lizmoody.com/january.

For more from Nicki Parlitsis:

Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.nicki

Her Website: https://www.nutritionnicki.com/

Her & Michelle’s Binge Eating & Weight Loss Workshop: https://michelleshapirord.com/binge-workshop-waitlist

Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!

Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody, online at www.lizmoody.com, read the substack at https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome, or shop products at https://shop.lizmoody.com/.

This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors:

Timeline: visit Timeline.com/Liz to claim my special offer.

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The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy.

This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

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