Description

In this Q&A session, Certified Life & Weight Loss Coach Kara Hackleman addresses common challenges in sustainable weight loss, from meal planning and handling cravings to overcoming mindset blocks. Kara offers practical strategies to help listeners identify and work through common obstacles, build healthier habits, and make lasting changes. Whether you're new to weight loss or looking to refine your approach, this episode is packed with insights to support your journey.

Key Points Covered:

1. Navigating Virtual Coaching and Setting Up Zoom

   • Step-by-step guidance for using Zoom and accessing virtual coaching sessions.

2. What to Expect in One-on-One Coaching

   • How sessions help with food habits, mindset, and creating empowering routines for lasting results.

3. Overcoming Common Obstacles with Food and Eating Habits

   • Strategies for managing overeating, avoiding the “all or nothing” mindset, and dealing with cravings effectively.
   • Tips for identifying and addressing emotional eating triggers, such as stress or boredom.

4. Understanding and Responding to Hunger Cues

   • A guide to identifying early hunger cues, learning when to stop eating, and trusting your body’s signals.

5. Crafting Your Personal Why for Weight Loss

   • How to form meaningful, self-focused reasons that motivate you to reach your goals and stay committed.

6. Comparing Free and Paid Program Options

   • Overview of the five-day free program and the three-month full program, including how both provide valuable support and structure for different stages of your journey.

7. Creating a Balanced Meal Plan You Enjoy

   • Advice on making meal planning easy, realistic, and enjoyable by choosing foods that suit your lifestyle.
   • Tools like Marco Polo for tracking thoughts, plus practical routines like food journaling to monitor progress.

8. Managing Setbacks and Binge Tendencies

   • Kara’s personal insights on handling setbacks without self-criticism and staying motivated with each “next best choice.”

Resources & References Mentioned:

• Zoom Setup: Tips for setting up and using Zoom for coaching sessions.
• Marco Polo: A video app Kara suggests for those who prefer video logs over traditional journaling.
• Free and Full Program Details: Kara offers a free five-day intro program and a three-month comprehensive coaching option.

Conclusion:
In this Q&A, Kara emphasizes that sustainable weight loss is about more than food. By focusing on habits, mindset, and self-compassion, you can achieve a healthier relationship with food and yourself. From recognizing hunger cues to overcoming obstacles, Kara’s approach empowers you to make lasting changes with realistic, supportive tools. For more guidance, visit Kara’s website to learn about the next steps on your journey.

Connect with Kara:
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