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The Ultimate Guide to Hormone Friendly Healthy Fats

2024-04-2925:16

If you grew up in the 80's and 90's like me, then you've probably been conditioned to believe that FAT is BAD.And honestly, I think that's a hard bias to overcome.Because for YEARS, we were told that fat was bad for us, that it clogged our arteries and made us gain weight, that it was the root cause of all of our health problems. And as a result, food manufacturers went out of their way to create low-fat and fat-free versions of all of our favorite foods, and we all went along with it, believing that we were making healthier choices.But here's the thing: it turns out that was all a bunch of nonsense. In fact, if you've been listening to this podcast for any amount of time, then you've probably heard me talk about why fat is actually GOOD for you. You've heard me talk about how it's our body's preferred source of fuel, and it's what helps to metabolize and stabilize your hormones, and how eating more healthy fats and fewer processed carbohydrates can help you lose weight and improve your overall health in SO many ways.But if that's true, then which fats ARE good for you?How do you know which ones to include in your diet and which ones to avoid? And how do you know which fats are actually going to help balance your hormones the way you need them to?That's exactly what we're going to be diving into in today's episode—the ultimate guide to hormone-friendly healthy fats, and what you need to know about how they affect your health.

Our New App is Here! Here's what you need to know.

2024-04-2318:41

Today is the day! After many months of blood, sweat & tears—along with a lot of collaboration with you, our Health Rebel community—I’m SO excited to finally be able to tell you that our brand new Thinlicious App is ready for you.And I’m not even kidding when I tell you this is about to become the go-to resource for any woman over 40 who is serious about losing weight and transforming your health.

The Science of Weight Loss for Women Over 40

2024-04-2233:47

So here's a fun fact for you: when it comes to losing weight, your body doesn't actually care about your goals.It doesn't care what size jeans you want to fit into, or what the number on the scale says, or whether or not you're finally ready to wear a bikini this summer.But your body does have a goal.And that goal, more than anything else, is to SURVIVE.Your body's primary purpose is SELF-PRESERVATION.To keep your heart pumping and your brain working and your blood flowing through your veins.And that might not seem all that relevant, but that's actually why, for so many of us, losing weight feels like an uphill battle. It's not because we're weak, or because we don't have enough willpower, or because we're just not trying hard enough.It's because our bodies are literally working against us.They're fighting to hold onto every last ounce of fat, and they're driving us to consume more and more calories to keep us alive.We're basically fighting an invisible war against our own biology, and most of us don't even realize it.So today, we're going to do something about that.We're going to dive deep into the science of weight loss so that you can fully understand what's REALLY happening in your body when you try to lose weight, which will probably ALSO help you understand why so much of what you've tried—and all the expert advice you've always heard—hasn't worked.It's going to be fun, and I think really eye-opening. So get ready. Because once you see the light, you can't unsee it.

4 Reasons You're Still Not Losing Weight (Even When You're Doing Everything Right).

2024-04-1527:17

There's nothing more frustrating than feeling like you're doing all the right things to lose weight and get healthy, only to see the scale just not budge.Believe me, I get it.After all, it's one thing to KNOW you're not really eating as well as you could be, or that you blew it over the weekend, or that you're just not trying all that hard.But it's a whole different level of frustration when you actually ARE putting in the effort, and yet the scale doesn't reflect it.And while on some level we probably know that getting healthy for life isn't JUST about the number on the scale, it's still tends to be the thing we focus on—the number that we use to measure whether we're actually making progress toward our goal. So why is it that some of us seem to have SO much success so quickly, while others have to fight for every single pound? And is there anything you can do to make it easier?That's exactly what we're going to talk about in today's episode—the big reasons you may be struggling to lose weight, even when you're doing everything right, and a few things you can try.

Yes, I actually DO eat carbs. Here's why that matters.

2024-04-0822:34

Raise your hand if the biggest reason you haven't actually changed the way you eat is that you're afraid you'll have to give up all the food you love forever.But what if I told you that's not actually true?And what if I told you that the whole point of HEALING YOUR BODY from the inside out—the very thing I talk about over and over again on this podcast, is to get you to a place where you actually feel FREE.TRULY free.Free to indulge if and when you really want to, but not beholden to food addictions.Free to enjoy the best of EVERYTHING life has to offer, without going back into that shame spiral.Free to look and feel your absolute best all the time, and to actually trust the signals your body is giving you?Free to think about something OTHER than food all the time.Because it occurred to me recently that as much time as I spend on this podcast talking about the problem and the solution, I don't actually spend a lot of time talking about what it actually LOOKS like to finally be free. What it actually looks like, day to day, to know your body has been healed, that you've reversed your insulin resistance and balanced your hormones and restored your gut health, and that your metabolism is actually working the way it should.And maybe if I talked about that more, taking the steps to actually get to that point wouldn't feel quite so scary.So today, let's talk about it.

Oprah, Ozempic, and the REAL Weight Loss Revolution

2024-04-0127:17

Fair warning, friends, I’m coming in hot today, and this episode might get a little bit spicy.In fact, I seriously considered calling this episode, "Why Oprah is full of [you know what!]," but I thought that might not make it past the censors.Yep, I really just said that. I told you it was gonna be spicy!Because I don't know about you, but I recently watched Oprah’s big weight loss special and I have a LOT of thoughts.In case you missed it, let me fill you in: The special was called, "Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution," and for lack of a better word, it was literally just an hour-long infomercial for Ozempic and other weight loss drugs.Her "revolution" was that Ozempic is awesome, and that everyone--including KIDS apparently--should take it without hesitation, nevermind the fact that it's ridiculously expensive, comes with a ton of scary side effects, and you have to keep taking it for LIFE or you'll gain all your weight back.Suffice to say, I was not a fan. Honestly, the whole thing made me feel sick, knowing just how many women love and adore Oprah, and trust her to give them what they think is good advice.Because this was not good advice. And today, I want to talk about why.

The 5 Surprising Things I Love About My 40s

2024-03-2524:35

Is 40 really the new 20? Okay maybe not, but as I get ready to celebrate my 46th birthday this week, I contend that there IS definitely a whole lot of life left after 40. In fact, I think I'd even go so far as to say this is my favorite decade so far! And so in celebration of my birthday and hopefully aging gracefully, I thought today I’d share a few of my favorite things about life in my 40s—the things that honestly have surprised me. And whether you're in your 40's, 50's, or beyond, I’ll be curious to know whether you agree.So, without further ado–here are the five surprising things I LOVE about being in my 40s.

The #1 Fat Burning Hormone (and How to Activate It)

2024-03-1832:52

If you’ve been listening to this podcast for any amount of time, you've probably heard me mention hormones at least once or twice (or maybe a lot more than that.)Maybe you've heard me say things like weight loss isn't really about calories, it's about hormones, and that if you really want to lose weight, you've got to stop focusing on the same old tired advice to "eat less and exercise more," and instead get your hormones to start functioning the way they were MEANT to function.And it’s true that hormonal health plays a massive role in pretty much every aspect of our overall health and wellbeing, from our energy levels, to our mood, to our ability to lose weight and keep it off.But even if you've heard me talk about hormones in a general sense, you might still be wondering what they actually are, how they work, and how you can get your own hormones to start working FOR you, rather than against you.And that's why in today’s episode, I wanted to take a deep dive into hormones—and more specifically the #1 hormone you need to be worried about if you're trying to lose weight and get healthy, along with some practical steps you can take to start activating your body's intrinsic fat-burning power.

Are You a Health Rebel? Here’s How to Know

2024-03-1135:51

What does it actually mean to be a Health Rebel?If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a little while, or if you get our weekly email newsletter, you’ve probably heard me use that term before. But have you ever wondered what it actually means?Or, more importantly, whether it actually applies to you?ARE you a Health Rebel? That’s exactly what today’s episode is going to help you find out.

The #1 Weight Loss Mistake No One is Talking About

2024-03-0428:12

Raise your hand if you're a box checker.And by that, I mean, raise your hand if you like to do things RIGHT.If you're going to take on something new, you don't want to take any chances that you could be getting it wrong.And if you're going to focus on losing weight, you're going to follow ALL the rules and do ALL the things.Count your calories. Check.Exercise. Check.Drink lots of water. Check.Totally obsess over the number on the scale. Check.Think about food all the time. Check.I mean, that's what dieting is, right? It's misery. It's suffering. It's equal parts discipline and deprivation.And if you can just keep checking off ALL the boxes and doing the right things, you're bound to see results.Right?!!But what if you don't? What if you feel like you've been doing ALL THE THINGS, but the scale just won't budge?What are you doing wrong?Well, there's a really good chance that you're making one very big, and very common, mistake in your weight loss journey--one that I don't think really gets talked about.In fact, it's probably a mistake that you're not even aware you're making at all.But today, that's exactly what we're going to cover—what I think is the number one weight loss mistake that no one's talking about.

The Big Food & Big Pharma Conspiracy to Keep You Sick & Fat

2024-02-2640:07

What if I told you that the reason you've struggled to lose weight and get healthy is NOT because there's something wrong with you, or because you're over 40 and your metabolism has stopped working, or because you're weak and lack the willpower to actually make the necessary changes in your life.What if told you it was something bigger than that?Something a LOT more sinister?What if I told you that the reason you've probably struggled—maybe even your WHOLE LIFE—is because Big Food and Big Pharma have literally been conspiring against you.They want you sick and fat, because it's in their best interest, not yours.And they're very, very good at what they do.Well then buckle up friends, because this is the episode where I put it all on the line.Because frankly, it's time to talk about what's REALLY going on.

Our Big Exciting Announcement!

2024-02-2015:43

This announcement is 2 years in the making and it's finally here!!

The 7 Types of Hunger & How They Affect You

2024-02-1932:20

It never fails. The minute you decide you’re going to start eating better or trying to lose weight, you find yourself thinking about food ALL THE TIME. It’s annoying right? Believe me, I get it. In fact when I think back to all the million and one diets that I tried before I was finally able to actually lose weight and get healthy FOR LIFE, the number one reason I failed was because I was just too damn hungry all the time!And frankly, who has time to be thinking about food all the time? I certainly didn’t.And so, inevitably I’d always end up giving in and falling off the wagon and eating the whole bag of Doritos or the entire tub of ice cream I knew was stashed at the bottom of the freezer.But have you ever stopped to think about what’s ACTUALLY going on to make you feel so hungry?Because, believe it or not, all hunger is not created equal. And if you’re ready to get serious about changing your habits, then it’s important to understand what’s actually going on, so that you can also better understand how to respond.That’s why in today’s episode I’m going to walk you through the 7 different types of hunger and explain not only how to identify them, but what to actually do about it when that craving strikes.

The Surprisingly Simple Way to Be Happier

2024-02-1228:56

Did you know that happiness is actually a superpower?It's true!And not only that, but consciously cultivating happiness and joy in your life on a daily basis, especially in the midst of a world that can seem pretty dark and depressing most of the time, be truly transformative for your health, your relationships, and your overall well-being.Happy people live longer. They're more attractive. They have more fun.So I guess the question we need to ask is HOW. How can you be happier, right where you are?How can you be happier when there's so much about life that ISN'T all sunshine and roses?How can you be happier TODAY?And that's exactly what today's episode is all about. We're taking a deep dive into the science of happiness—what it is and why it's so important—and sharing some simple strategies for actually increasing your happiness levels and feeling more joy in your everyday life.

How Stressed Are You, Really? 7 Unexpected Signs of High Cortisol (and what to do about it)

2024-02-0530:30

Stress. For most of us, it's just a normal part of life, right?We spend a good chunk of our weeks feeling stretched to the max and overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks still left undone on that neverending list of things to do.Half the time we're running on adrenaline and can't turn off our brain, and the other half we just want to crawl into a ball and just veg out to get away from the constant flow of thoughts and worries and things we need to take care of.And if you're feeling this way right now, I promise you—you're definitely not alone.But just because all this ongoing stress and anxiety is COMMON, doesn't mean it's okay.In fact, when it comes to our health, chronic stress is pretty devastating because high cortisol—also known as the stress hormone—can set off a chain reaction of hormonal imbalance in our bodies that affects everything else we do.And so it begs the question—exactly how stressed are you, really?Should you be concerned? How do you know if your cortisol is too high? And what can you do about it?That's exactly what we're talking about today.

The Real Reason You Can't Stay Motivated (And What to Do About It)

2024-01-2923:32

Do you ever feel like you’re just spinning your wheels when it comes to achieving your goals? Whether it's losing weight and getting healthy or some other big thing you want to do, do you ever feel like you're trying to stay motivated to make real changes in your life, but it's so hard to keep going when you don't see results right away, or you're not seeing the progress you want to make as quickly as you'd like?I know for SO many women, this is a huge struggle, and honestly, it's something I sometimes struggle with too.Because let's be real—it's hard to stay motivated when it doesn't feel like you're getting anywhere. It's hard to stay motivated when you're constantly surrounded by people who are NOT working towards the same goals and maybe not that supportive of yours. It's hard to stay motivated when things don't immediately go the way you wish they would.And the truth is, when you're just getting started towards any big goal, the road ahead can feel long. It can feel overwhelming. It can seem impossible. It can even feel hopeless or like it's not worth it.But what if I told you that the reason you're struggling with motivation and the reason it feels so hard to stay motivated actually has NOTHING to do with motivation at all? What if I told you that deep down, there's something else getting in your way?That's exactly what we're going to be talking about today.

How Your Morning Routine Is Sabotaging Your Goals (and How to Create Better Habits that Stick)

2024-01-2230:17

Did you know, statistically, that three weeks into January—so basically, right about now—is when most people fall off the wagon with their New Year's Resolutions?That means that if you have already found yourself getting off track, then at least know that you're in good company.But that DOESN'T mean it's time to give up.Instead, this is the perfect time to take a step back and look at some of your daily habits and routines—habits that are sometimes hard to break—and look at what where you might be inadvertently sabotaging yourself without even realizing it.And the first place that often happens is in your morning routine—your first few hours of the day. Because typically you either set yourself up for a successful day, or you derail the train before it's even left the station, and you spend the rest of your day trying to get back on track.And that's why in today's episode, I want to take a deep dive into morning routines and talk about some of the most common mistakes we tend to make, as well as a few things you can do instead to start your day off on the right foot.

The Science of Sugar Addiction: How to Train Your Brain to Stop Craving Sugar

2024-01-1533:49

You know that feeling when you're trying to eat healthy and you're totally crushing it...and then out of nowhere, you're hit with this irresistible CRAVING for something sweet?And suddenly, it's ALL you can think about—that donut you saw in the break room, or the pint of ice cream in your freezer, or the leftover halloween candy you hid from your kids.Welcome to sugar addiction and—news flash—even if your cravings aren't for sweet things, but other high carb foods like bread or pasta or potato chips—it still comes down to sugar.The good news is that there IS a way to break free and retrain your brain, which is why in this episode we're going to take a dive deep into the science of sugar addiction, and talk about what's really going on in your body and your brain when you consume sugar, and how you can use that knowledge to your advantage to actually RESET your brain and get off the sugar roller coaster for good.

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget | 52

2024-01-0828:27

Let's be real for a minute, shall we? The cost of food these days is downright INSANE.And that's scary for all of us, but it's ESPECIALLY frustrating when you're wanting to commit to a healthier lifestyle but it honestly feels like you might have to take out a 2nd mortgage just to afford your grocery bill.Is there really a way to eat healthy AND still keep your food budget in check?I say yes, and in today's episode, my goal is to prove it to you.

The Mindset Magic of Making a Plan for Your Health

2024-01-0125:21

The New Year is finally here, and with it, likely all sorts of thoughts about what you'd like to accomplish in the coming months, and how you're going to get your life—and your health—back on track this year.And while you might have some big goals and resolutions in mind, the reality is that ASPIRATIONS without an actual plan aren't going to get you very far. You need to know how you're going to take ACTION, because that's what is ultimately going to get your head in the right place.That's why in today's episode, in honor of the New Year, we're talking all about the mindset magic of making a plan for your health, as well as some simple steps you can take right now to get yourself ready to take action, whatever your goals may be.

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