Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

It is possible to lose weight and do it in a way that is enjoyable. In this final episode of the Weight Loss Kickstart series I give you an inside look at our final Q&A session. This session was an opportunity to ask any remaining questions as we wrapped up the Kickstart Challenge. Listen to the full episode for the inside scoop on what others are asking when it relates to just getting started or moving forward and taking control of the weight loss experience. The FREE Weight Loss Kickstart mini course is a personalized approach to weight loss that's easy to start, lasts and fits into your busy physician life without feeling like you are on a diet. Get your access to the Kickstart course at www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/kickstart

Do you know how you would handle missteps that you find along the way to weight loss?You've started, but where do you go from here and what are your next steps? This episode is all about the next steps; how to move beyond the starting point, what missteps you might encounter along the way, and how to take control of your future. Listen to the full episode for more. And, don't forget to check out the FREE Weight Loss Kickstart mini course. Visit www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/kickstart

How do you measure your progress in weight loss? The scale is a one dimensional measure of progress, and yet your brain values the scale above all else. Remember to focus on other measures of progress beyond the scale. The scale is meant to be a tool, and is not meant to define you or your worth. In this episode you'll hear me talk about how to overcome barriers in your way to getting started, ways to measure your progress and how creating keystone habits can help make it easier for you to implement change. Listen to the full episode here: www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/measuring-progress Ps. You can still take advantage of the FREE Weight Loss Kickstart for Physicians mini-course. Visit www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/kickstart to get started today.

Stop beating yourself up for not fitting into someone else's ideal. You've probably been taught a whole lot of stuff about how you need to eat in order to lose weight. Maybe you've been taught that there is a person or diet that exists that will tell you exactly how to eat to lose weight. This isn't true. Listen to the full episode to learn more about how to create your own customized approach to eating for results that last. For more information and support, access the FREE Kickstart course at www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/kickstart

If you've been thinking about joining Stress Eating SOS but feeling unsure or still have questions? Listen to the replay of the recent live Q&A session where other Physicians asked questions about their most common concerns and difficulties. Today is the last day to register for the fall session of Stress Eating SOS, and I've brought back a BONUS! When you register for the program today, not only do you gain access to the Physician-only program that combines coaching, resources to understand the causes of stress and binge eating, and a community of support, but you will also receive the brand new Catalyst program - FREE. This program consists of daily audio motivational clips that you can listen to every day for thirty days, to help keep your head in the game. Register now at: www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/sos

Weight loss is about more than just the food. Your mind, and how you approach losing weight, is the biggest thing that will influence how it feels. The way you think is what you create. When you focus on your success you create more success. Practice acknowledging your thoughts around weight loss and make yourself the hero of your weight loss story. Listen to the full episode to learn more about how you can reconfigure your thoughts around food and how it relates to weight loss. The doors are open for Stress Eating SOS. Register today and gain access to the Physician-only program that combines coaching, resources to understand the causes of stress and binge eating, and a community of support. Register here: www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/sos

The Kickstart Series is a series of podcast episodes jam packed with information to help you sort out your eating and sort out your weight in the most compassionate, supportive and kind way so that it lasts. This first episode is an introduction to the Kickstart process. In this episode we talk about: Why I use this approach Where this approach came from Tips to get started with using the Kickstart approach If you've been listening to the podcast and thinking you can use some help, check out the Stress Eating SOS program and join the waitlist today: www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/sos

Up and down. On and off. We've all been there in our weight loss journey. The swings of riding the diet rollercoaster are exhausting. But what if you didn't have to ride this rollercoaster anymore? Learn how to forge a smoother path in this episode. Save the date! Doors to Stress Eating SOS are opening soon! If you are a physician who is struggling with losing weight , stress or binge eating, this is the program for you. Registration opens Sept 11th. Get your name on the invitation list to be the first to hear when the doors open. https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/sos

Stop strong-arming yourself into following restrictive diets you don't like. The path to lasting weight loss is designing a customized approach that you actually like. Listen to this episode to learn how to reverse engineer your weight loss for your best results (and create a life you love).

If you have ever wondered how to start losing weight or how to get back to losing weight, this episode is for you. I am talking about the most common mistakes we all make when getting going with weight loss. These mistakes directly impact how it feels to lose weight and your long term success. Listen to the episode to learn how to avoid these common mistakes. Join my new Free Weight Loss Challenge for Physicians. Get live support from me, and all of your questions answered in a physicians-only community. We start Aug 30th, join us. Start Losing Weight with Tools that Last (weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca)

How many times have you felt like you are failing at weight loss? We've all been there. But, what if the belief that you are failing is actually creating the failure? The concept of failure and comparison is holding you back. In this week's episode I'm talking about how the ideas of failure and comparison are holding you back, and how you can break free of those beliefs and move forward. I'm excited to announce that I've recently launched the new FREE Weight Loss Kickstart for Physicians course. This course is for you if you want to lose those first (or next) few pounds in a way that will get you to your goal and last without always feeling like you are on a diet. Register for the FREE course at: http://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/kickstart

As a physician, you may feel like it is hard to find time for self care. Your days may be packed with caring for other people and no time left over for you. Listen to this podcast episode to learn why it is vital to find non-food activities that are replenishing. And how to fit them into a busy schedule. Following this simple advice will not only reduce your food cravings, improve your mood but it will also make your days better. The next Stress Eating SOS group is starting in September. Join the invitation list today to get started on your journey. www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/work-with-me

This week on the podcast, I am excited to welcome Dr. Ali Novitsky to the show. In this episode, we talk about using exercise to optimize your genetic potential, and maintain lean muscle mass as you age to help support your weight loss efforts. Can weight loss be fun? Absolutely! Discover the simple ways you can create enjoyment and ease in your weight loss. Download the FREE worksheet here: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://members.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/find-your-fun-worksheet&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1627865455785000&usg=AOvVaw2aTyYxDxv6sBYov-zf4kSB

If you look forward to vacation but dread what it might do to your weight loss, this episode is for you. I am talking all things vacation and weight loss. Plus, see behind the scenes how I'm staying on track while on vacation this summer. If you are ready for a different approach with your weight & your eating, Stress Eating SOS is the program for you. The Stress Eating SOS approach is about creating a comprehensive, customized approach that fits into your life. So that you can lose the weight you want and keep it off without always feeling like you are on a diet. Join the invitation list for the fall group so that you can start to see new possibilities: www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/work-with-me

Have you ever wondered why as a physician it can feel so hard to lose weight? There are good reasons and I am covering them in this episode. I'll also teach you the most common mistake I see doctors making in their own weight loss and what works better. Build new powerful weight loss beliefs that will get you to your goals faster. The right beliefs are way more important than the "right" diet. Get yours at https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/weight-loss-beliefs Ready for a customized weight loss solution so you can lose the weight you want and actually keep it off? Stress Eating SOS will get you there. Get your name on the invitation list at www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/work-with-me

Self Sabotage gets talked about a lot in weight loss. But the mistake people make is thinking that the sabotage happens with the eating. Listen to this episode to learn where the sabotage actually happens and where you can intervene to stop the sabotage and keep losing weight. If you are ready for a different approach with your weight & your eating, Stress Eating SOS is the program for you. The Stress Eating SOS approach is about creating a comprehensive, customized approach for your body. That fits into your life. So that you can lose the weight you want and keep it off without always feeling like you are on a diet. Join the invitation list for the fall Physicians Only Group or the Health Care Professionals Group at www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/work-with-me so that you can start to see new possibilities.

It is common for physicians I work with to worry about being "too permissive" with their food choices. This usually comes up when we are talking about the importance of focussing on self compassion rather than beating themselves up about food choices. Maybe you have this too… If so, this fear of "permissiveness" in your eating is likely getting in your way of weight loss. In this episode, I will teach you how to identify the fear of permissiveness and turn it on its head so it actually helps you in your weight loss. Insert What really makes the difference is getting your beliefs in line with your goals. The right belief will make all the difference in your weight loss. Download your free Powerful Weight Loss Beliefs Cheat Sheet at: www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/weight-loss-beliefs If you are ready for a different approach with your weight & your eating, Stress Eating SOS is the program for you. The Stress Eating SOS approach is about creating a comprehensive, customized approach for your body. That fits into your life. So that you can lose the weight you want and keep it off without always feeling like you are on a diet. Visit www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/work-with-me to join the invitation list for the fall Physicians Only Group or the Health Care Professionals Group so that you can start to see new possibilities.

As physicians, we are humans in human bodies and are prone to developing medical illness or chronic conditions just like anyone else. Listen to this episode to hear my guests, Dr. Sunny Smith and Dr. Sara Dill, and I discuss how to manage your own illnesses, pain, and medical conditions as a Physician. Learn how to manage it if it feels like your body is letting you down. So that you can be human, live in your human body, and live your best life. Where do you start when you want to lose weight? The #1 mistake people make is only focusing on which diet to follow. What really makes the difference is getting your beliefs in line with your goals. The right belief will make all the difference in your weight loss. Download your free Powerful Weight Loss Beliefs Cheat Sheet at: www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/weight-loss-beliefs

How often have you decided to make a change but then find it so hard to actually follow through? Encountering resistance in habit change and weight loss is very common. The mistake most people make is just trying harder and using more willpower. But if you want ease in your weight loss journey, the place to focus is on the resistance. Listen to this episode to learn how. This episode is a great example of how what you believe matters. Beliefs are everything in weight loss. Get your free Powerful Weight Loss Beliefs at The next Stress Eating SOS is opening for enrollment Sept 11, 2021. Get on the invitation list and access exclusive bonuses at https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/work-with-me

In this episode I am talking about digging up old beliefs. Old thoughts or habits that come from an old belief and how they impact you today. Listen to the full episode to learn how you can recognize your old beliefs and change them to feel empowered and build momentum. We know what we should be eating. So why is it so hard to stick to that diet? Changing what you believe about weight loss will transform your experience and make it so much easier to reach your goals. Download my free resource on powerful weight loss beliefs here: https://members.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/powerful-weight-loss-beliefs-squeeze-page-for-website You don't have to struggle anymore. The right beliefs will change everything.

Joining me in this week's episode is Dr. Sylvia Tara, author of "The Secret Life of Fat" Join us as Dr. Tara breaks down the complexities of fat, how hormones and genetics can impact your weight loss journey and what to do about it. What you believe is the key to lasting weight loss. Get your free Powerful Weight Loss Beliefs at https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/weight-loss-beliefs

What if there was no right way to eat? What if you were the best person to decide how you eat? You do not need perfection to lose weight. You need consistency to lose weight. Listen to this week's episode to learn how letting go of the idea of "good food/bad food" way of thinking creates freedom to make food choices, without worrying that you are going to go off the rails.

Ever feel like you have no choice about what it takes to lose weight? What would happen if you took back your choice? Owning choice is one of the most powerful things you can do when you are on a weight loss journey. Listen to this week's episode to learn how you can own your choice and feel empowered.

Do you have a secret voice that whispers in your ear about how you may not be measuring up? Or maybe some days it yells in your face that you are doing it all wrong? You are not alone. In this episode I talk about Radical Self-Acceptance; what it is and how you can learn to accept yourself exactly as you are right now. And how this is required to reach your goals. Click the link to listen to the full episode and start feeling the relief self acceptance brings.

This week's episode is all about plateaus, and how we allow plateaus to impact our results. Do you ever feel like your weight loss is not happening fast enough? Plateaus can leave you feeling like nothing is working. Maybe you feel frantic. You don't need to feel this way. In this episode we will explore ways to manage your mind and find tools that will work for you as you work through plateaus.

Joining me on this episode is Michael Collins of sugaraddiction.com and quitsugarsummit.com. If you have ever wondered if sugar is creating problems in your life, then today's episode is for you. Michael is sharing his thoughts about taking the step of removing sugar from your diet, why he thinks you should, and how to go about it.

What are the beliefs you hold about what you "should" be able to eat or not eat? Have you ever wondered where they came from? In this episode I am looking at the common beliefs that create food entitlement and how they are preprogramming from our culture. Learn how to manage them by listening to the episode.

Eat when hungry and stop when satisfied. Sounds simple, right? But how do you actually do it?? Listen to this episode to learn how.

When it seems like things aren't going well, it is so tempting to make wild swings with our actions and plans. The reality is that everything does not need to change at once. Likely it is just one or two small tweaks that need to be made to start moving yourself down the track towards your goals. In this episode, I will teach you how to apply the concept of course correction to your weight loss journey to reach your goals faster and with more ease.

Stress Eating SOS is a physician only program that is focused on helping physicians who struggle from stress or binge-eating find freedom. Stress Eating SOS is currently open for enrollment, but the doors close on April 11th, 2021. https://www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/sos

The pandemic has impacted stress eating for many physicians. In this episode, I am reviewing the impacts on the past year and also discussing approaches moving forward to feel in control of your eating whether you are still facing significant restrictions or your life is opening up a bit.

Binge-eating is the habit that doesn't get talked about. My guests this week are two obesity medicine physicians who also happen to have binge-eating disorder. They are talking about their personal experiences and giving tips for what has been most effective in managing their binge-eating. Stress Eating SOS is the program to help you with binge-eating. Get on the waitlist https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/sos

Have you ever caught yourself thinking about your significant other… "Why do they always…." Or "I just wish they would…." Then this week's podcast episode is for you. There are tools you can use to make your relationships feel less stressful, and I am talking about them this week with my guest, Dr. Jessie Mahoney, MD. Jessie is a physician life coach with a focus on coaching in intimate relationships.

If you feel like the fun and enjoyment is missing from your life right now, then check out this week's podcast episode. Take a journey back to yourself to start putting what you enjoy back in your life. Get your name on the invitation list for the next Stress Eating SOS Group (Starts April 12). https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/sos

What happens when the food goes away? What is left behind? Understanding what drives your eating on a deep level will help you replace the role the food is playing in your life and take you off the diet rollercoaster. Listen to the episode to learn how. Stress Eating SOS, the program exclusively for physicians who stress or binge-eating will be opening for enrolment soon. Get your name on the invitation list https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/sos

Questions about sugar addiction? Then be sure to listen to this week's interview with Karen Thomson. Karen is a well known author on sugar addiction and is offering her personal tips on long term recovery from sugar addiction. Get your Free Powerful Weight Loss Beliefs Cheat Sheet at https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/weightlossbeliefs

Surprise! Why is it that when you are trying to eat healthy, all sorts of surprise food starts to show up in your life? This week's podcast episode is on exactly this, how to deal with the food other people bring into your life. Join the waitlist for Stress Eating SOS, a coaching program exclusive to physicians at https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/sos

Have you ever felt like something is wrong with you and your approach to food or how your body handles weight? I understand. This episode will teach you why you are not broken and how to shift out of those damaging thought patterns.

Has February brought feelings of defeat about your new years resolutions? In this episode I will teach you how to let go of all the drama and simply begin again. It can be that simple with the right mindset! Want more help with your journey? https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/work-with-me

For today's very important episode, I am joined by Dr. Ana Blake. Ana is a family physician in rural Canada and a life coach with Anti-Fragile Female M.D, specializing in physician burnout, perfectionism, and overwhelm. Check out the full episode to hear Ana's own story about dealing with burnout, her struggle with post-partum depression and how she found her way back through coaching. Get the resources mentioned in the episode at https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/dr-blake

What if everything was possible? What if when a challenge came up, it was simple for you to see all the possibilities to manage it. Now picture applying that to your weight loss journey… Listen to this episode to learn how to live in possibility through your weight loss journey. Check out the show notes at https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/possibility and send comments to [email protected]

Let's talk about people pleasing. It can be tricky to notice and yet is an underlying driver for a lot of eating. Plus it is done at the expense of yourself. Learn how to manage this and put yourself on your priority list with this episode. Get your free powerful weight loss beliefs at https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/weight-loss-beliefs Comment? Questions? [email protected]

In today's episode, I'm welcoming Gary Taubes, award winning journalist, author of multiple books and well known speaker on the science of low carb eating. Gary has a brand new book called "The Case for Keto". This is a great conversation around the current science of lower carb eating. Check it out. Get your powerful weight loss beliefs at https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/weight-loss-beliefs

2020 came in like a whirlwind and is officially behind us. But what legacy will it leave? In this week's episode I am walking you through a process of creating your story of 2020. Choosing a version of your story that creates empowerment, confidence or pride is so much more powerful than the default story your brain will want to tell you about the year. So listen to the episode and start crafting your 2020 story that will help lead you to your 2021 goals. Send me any questions to [email protected]

Giving yourself gifts that make your life better, help you feel happier and more engaged are win-win. And the best part, these are gifts that reside within you already. In this episode, I will teach you how to select and foster the gifts that will move you towards your goals and the life you want. Contact me here: [email protected]

You have power to create change in your life. You can create anything you want and reach any goal but first you need to own your power to do so. We have been taught that we don't have power to create change. That change must come from some external source like "the perfect diet". But the reality is, external processes only work when the real change starts within. In this episode, I am teaching you how to take back your power and create the change you want. Find out more and join the Stress Eating SOS program at: https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/sos

This week I have a very special episode to share with you. I am happy to welcome Lisa, Ericka and Jena on to the podcast to share their journeys. Listen to their stories and know that these are amazing women physicians who at one time were exactly where you are. They are each sharing the skills that have allowed them to find control in their eating and more enjoyment in their days. I hope that you can find some inspiration from their stories. Find out more and join the Stress Eating SOS program at: https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/sos

The holidays look a little different this year, but as always, they still hold a lot of stress for some people and can trigger a lot of eating. On this week's episode, I'm showing you how to navigate the holiday season during these unprecedented times while still enjoying yourself. Find out more and join the Stress Eating SOS program at: https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/sos

I am speaking with Dr. Catherine Harmon Toomer to cover her unique approach to weight loss. Diagnosing your health is not as simple as looking at one indicator. Finding the root of her issues was crucial in her weight loss journey, the health impacts it had on her, and how she approaches weight loss now as a coach. Website: https://chtoomermd.com/ Send me your questions or comments to [email protected] Imagine if this was the last holiday season you struggled with stress eating. Give yourself the gift of freedom from stress eating by joining the Stress Eating SOS Waitlist at https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/sos

How much easier would it be to reach your goals if the journey was one that you enjoyed and were excited about? On this week's episode I will show you how to lose weight while being 100% in love with the process. Send me your questions or comments to [email protected] Imagine if this was the last holiday season you struggled with stress eating. Give yourself the gift of freedom from stress eating by joining the Stress Eating SOS Waitlist at https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/sos