I’m joined today by Dr. Bijoy John, a board-certified sleep specialist with over 25 years of experience. Dr. John discusses various sleep strategies from his new book, 'Nobody's Sleeping: The Seven Proven Sleep Strategies,' which addresses common sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a regular sleep schedule, creating a low-light, low-noise, and low-temperature environment, exercising appropriately, and managing worr...
Today I’m sharing my top 3 emotions to make weight loss easier. They are Curiosity, Confidence and Commitment. I want to help you create an emotional plan that supports your health and weight loss goal and these are the ones I love!I’ll tell you why they work so well and how to cultivate more in your life!Ready for your free coaching session? SCHEDULE HERE!More from Well with Lisa:Your Go-To Meal Guide: grab it HEREWant YOUR weight loss question answered on the podcast?&n...
When you are asking yourself this question “Are you hungry or are you thirsty?” do you sound judgy? Or are you genuinely interested in the answer. In this episode we talk about the science of why hydration actually matters. I am always telling clients to drink their water, but I wanted to really get into the why behind it as that often motivates me to improve my actions. Sufficient water intake can suppress the appetite, boost metabolism and facilitate better workouts. Part tw...
Cody Sanders is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Functional Nutritionist and women's hormonal health expert and the co-founder of MixHers, a delightfully delicious line of supplement drinks to support your hormones. Today Cody and I chat about the foundations of weight loss and how her product Metabolic Balance can support your efforts and increase your fat loss. We also dive into hormones in general as well as some perimenopause issues. Discount code for Mixhers...
Did you know you don’t actually need me to lose weight? I truly believe that. But you can totally just want to hire a coach. That is a great reason all by itself. In this episode I’ll share a couple brief insights as to why you might WANT to hire a coach. If you are feeling like you’ll never be able to lose weight without help, it’s just not a powerful position to start. I want you to know the power and strength lies with you. I’m the support system–a tool in your toolbelt. Tune in to hear 3 ...
Did you know keeping a food journal can double your weight loss? It’s true! In this episode, I’ll introduce you to a graduated approach to food journaling and planning, from simple record-keeping to advanced 24-hour planning. Plus I’ll teach you (or remind you!!) of the concept of 'go-to meals' as a strategy for maintaining eating habits that align with your weight loss goals.Here's that Go-To Meal Guide I mentioned! grab it HERE00:00 Welcome to the Eat Well, Think Well, Live Well ...
Are you intrigued by the DEXA Scans sometimes offered in gyms or maybe you’ve heard of them only for bone density in senior citizens? I wanted to learn more about my body composition and so I sought out a DexaFit location near me. I learned so much I wanted to share with you too! Ken Apperson, the Co-owner of the Midtown Sacramento location agreed to chat with me all about the DEXA Scan and the VO2 Max test I had done. You’ll learn why you would want to have these tests done and wha...
Ever wish you could snap your fingers and create a new thought? Me too. Unfortunately it’s a bit more complicated.In this episode, I’m going to give you the next best thing. I’ll introduce you to a practical strategy for identifying and practicing new, believable thoughts, using 'bridge' and 'ladder' methods to transition from current negative thinking patterns to more positive, intentional ones. These techniques aim to help you gradually accept more loving and constructive thoughts abou...
Need some no nonsense advice? You’ve come to the right episode! Barbie Boules, AKA the Cognition Dietician joins me today to discuss the four pillars of fat loss in mid life as well as how to keep your brain healthy.You will love Barbie’s straightforward teaching and expansive knowledge of this topic. If you are trying to figure out weight loss in the pre or post menopause time (don’t forget that’s roughly your 30s, 40s and 50s!) this will be gold for you. Taking care of your brain has a...
What is fueling you, besides your food? Food is actually a secondary source of nourishment in our lives. When our Primary Food, or our Careers, Relationships, Physical Activity and Spirituality are where we want them to be, the food on our plate becomes secondary to fueling our lives. This is the core of my program ideal that states that I want to help you make your life amazing so the food on your plate doesn't have the job of comforter, compensator and celebrator. When ...
Have you been thinking you need a break from weight loss? If you’ve ever been in that situation thinking I just wish I could eat whatever I wanted, this episode is for you. Listen in for 4 reasons why you are thinking you need a break, and what to do instead. Remember we are going for lifestyle change, not constant weight loss/dieting! BACK AGAIN! Free food planning session! Only 10 spots available in the next 4 weeks. When they’re gone, they’re gone! I know you struggle with d...
Are you in love with your fitness routine? Many of us feel like exercise is something that SHOULD be done or is done to punish ourselves, or maybe even to earn our food. If we could actually fall in love with it, what would that look like? Osteopath and personal trainer Sherry Shaban joins me today to discuss just that. She went from being hit by a car, 2 back surgeries and told never to run again to personal trainer and weight lifter. She and I discuss short term and long term...
Today I’m answering this listener question: “How do I stop obsessing over everything I eat? I.e. is it the healthiest, is it what I should eat right now, will this cause me to feel sick and so on.”There’s a lot to unpack here! I discuss where the obsession is likely coming from, what we define as the “healthiest” thing and what maybe is causing you to feel sick. I am giving you 7+ strategies to manage this today! (the + is from one extra tip at the end that came to me while I was ...
Have you noticed alcohol is affecting your ability to lose weight? Are you thinking you would like to stop drinking or maybe just drink a little less? You’re in the right place. (Not a drinker? Wait don’t go! Molly mentions at the end how all this is so similar to your relationship with sugar as well! So this episode just might still apply to you!)Molly Zemek is a former sommelier and professionally trained chef, turned emotional eating coach and is here today to help you get clear on what yo...
Thought errors are not actually thoughts that are false or incorrect or untrue–as I first thought. Thought errors are just thoughts that lead to increase and unwanted desire that lead to unwanted action. These are the thoughts that are responsible for your overeating! If you find yourself in a constant state of cravings or urges, or constantly feel like you are battling your thoughts around food, this episode is for you! More from Well with Lisa:Your Go-To Meal Guide: gra...
Whew we covered a lot today! I did a content survey back in January and I realized several of the questions could be answered shortly and wouldn't take an entire episode, so I got through as many as I could in this episode. In this episode I covered questions relating to:Menopause and non medical interventionsHealthy relationship with foodSleepHow to know what works for you, when you’ve tried everythingFitness and nutrition in your 40’s+Water intakeAnd more!Want to ask me a question for ...
Is motivation something you need to get started? Or is it a byproduct of doing an action? My guest today, Allan Misner helps us decode this and figure out the source or your motivation. We also discuss the 5 mindsets that may be holding you back and how they can be turned into superpowers. More from Well with Lisa:Your Go-To Meal Guide: grab it HERESchedule your free strategy session: wellwithlisa.as.meLet's be friends! Follow me on instagram: @well_with_lisaMore from Allan Mi...
There’s a lot of problems with short term and fad diets. I’m outlining 4 major ones I see. I believe that what we eat in a day is our diet and that we have to remove the negative connotation within our brain that eating less–or rather eating in the amount that works best for your body–is the same as being on a diet. Join me in this episode and let me know what you think!Obstacles and Strategies episode 23: listen HERE More from Well with Lisa:Schedule your free strategy/coachin...
If you’ve had a baby, you’ve heard the term “bounce back.” How quickly you “bounced back” into your body or your life is often celebrated. But does this hinder our recovery? And are we still carrying some of these thoughts about trying to “get our bodies back” into our weight loss today? Listen as Dr. Arielle Martone and I discuss what true recovery looks like in postpartum and how we can avoid this talk of “bouncing back.” And it’s never too late by the way! I’m 16 years out a...
Who even plays the organ? Me! This is the episode you didn’t know you needed about how playing the organ is super similar to losing weight. Here’s the links for the group program I mentioned:I’m IN and ready to register! Do that HEREI’m super interested but need more info. Send me the details! Click HERE to drop your email.I still have questions and really need to talk to you. No problem– Schedule your free coaching call: wellwithlisa.as.meSidenote: I refer to the manuals as “keyboards”...