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Vibrant Menopause PodcastEp 129 High Protein Vegetarian EatingHigh-Protein Vegetarian Eating: Join Heather Awad, MD, and Vasudha Viswanath, author and expert from EatingWell, as they explore tips, recipes, and insights for incorporating more protein into a vegetarian diet. Vasudha’s expertise includes vegetarian and vegan cooking and low-carb cooking. She is the author of The Vegetarian Reset and the founder of We Ate Well, a wellness website featuring low-carb vegetarian recipes.More about Vasudha: www.eatingwell.com/author/vasudha-viswanath...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD we...
2025-01-0146 minVibrant Menopause PodcastEp 128 Holiday Eating Tips from 2 Weight Loss CoachesHoliday Eating Tips from Two Weight Loss Coaches: Heather Awad, MD, and Dr. Ginny Trierweiler share expert advice and practical strategies to help you enjoy the season while maintaining your health and weight goals. Discover tips for mindful eating, managing cravings, and staying balanced during festive gatherings.Dr. Ginny Trierweiler's Socials:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnytrierweiler/https://www.facebook.com/ginny.trierweiler/https://www.youtube.com/@slenderforgood/...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.
2024-12-2536 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast110. What's Your Kryptonite This week we're back with a shorter episode, but it addresses a question that's really important to acknowledge and have in the back of your mind when on a weight loss journey. That question, of course, is "what's your Krytonite?"In the context of weight loss, I generally think of "kryptonite" as irresistible food items; things that, more often than not, cause you to succumb to their power. For many it's chocolate or ice cream, or for others it's bread or pasta. But unlike Superman, however, who rarely knows how and when he'll come in contact with kr...
2024-04-1807 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast109. Pillars of the Mediterranean Diet with Dr. Caissa Troutman It's well known that the Mediterranean Diet is among one of the healthiest eating styles in the world, but when you look at all of its components it can cause confusion. So in this episode of the Vibrant-MD Podcast, I'm thrilled to be joined by fellow doctor, believer in food as medicine, and midlife weight loss specialist, Dr Caissa Troutman. When working with her clients in her practice, Weight ReMDy, she's a big advocate for incorporating as many of what she calls the "9 food groups" of the Mediterranean into their eating plans while on their weight loss journey, so t...
2024-04-1130 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast108. Vibrant Skin in Menopause with Helen Marray-Finlay Have you ever wondered how the midlife, menopause-age actresses of Hollywood keep their skin looking vibrant and healthy while under the scrupulous eye of the camera? Well, it's thanks in no small part to people like today's guest, Helen Marray-Finlay - a skincare expert, Hollywood makeup artist, and the founder of Finlay+Green!Through her work, and as a woman going through menopause, Helen realized that there was a lack of safe and effective skincare products specifically formulated for menopausal skin. This realization fueled her passion to create her own line of products that are straightforward, effective, a...
2024-03-1316 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast107. Better Sleep for Women Over Age 50 with Morgan Adams Feeling our best starts and ends with quality sleep, but as we get into midlife, sometimes the "quality" part starts to slip away from us. Whether it's increased waking throughout the night, difficulty falling asleep, or general unrestful sleep, these disturbances make the rest of our day much more difficult, and as professional women, that's the last thing we need!That's why I'm so pleased to share this episode, which is a terrific conversation with the one and only Morgan Adams - a double-certified holistic sleep coach and your "sleep soulmate." More than 1 in 4 women experience or t...
2024-03-0644 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast106. Indecision Kills Weight Loss Weight loss really works when you've made the mental commitment to staying on that path, and you have the support systems in place to hold you accountable. The worst place to be is in a state of indecision, which is what we'll dive into in this episode!A good analogy for this conundrum that so many people face is when you're driving and there's a fork in the road. To the right, the road leads you home - a place that you know well and you're comfortable with. To the left, the road leads to a place...
2024-02-2819 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast105. I Don't Want to be THAT Person Is there a person that you're afraid of becoming while on your weight loss journey? I so frequently hear from the professional women that I work with that they're excited to have their personalized meal plans, but they're worried about what their new way of eating is going to look like when it comes to family/friend gatherings.They're worried that they'll have to justify themselves to people, that food will be pushed upon them and they'll have to say no, or that they'll be perceived as bad guests. All totally valid concerns, because after all, they're...
2024-02-2115 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast102. The Hormone You Don't Know You Need with Dr. Rachel Rubin If you're a woman in perimenopause/menopause and you have a vagina, listen up, because this episode is going to blow you away! My guest this week, Dr. Rachel Rubin, is a Urologist and a Sexual Medicine Specialist, and I was so excited to talk with her because the work that she does, both in clinic and on social media, has dramatically helped countless women live with greater comfort, confidence, and pleasure!Dr. Rubin joined me on this episode to talk about the life-changing benefits of using vaginal estrogen for women in menopause and beyond. She...
2024-01-3133 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast101. Don't Take Ozempic for Menopause Weight Gain If you've been listening to the podcast for a while now, you've probably heard me and a couple of my guests talk about Ozempic. It's an injectable weight loss medication that has been in the news a lot as of recent times, and it's become so popular that, in many places, it's hard to find in pharmacies.So if it's this popular it must be a miracle drug, right?Well, in certain situations it can really help people lose weight, and it's worth giving it credit where it's due. However, it's concerning to me when I...
2024-01-2418 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast100. Break it Down Let's stop to take a moment to look back on how far we've come as professional women. We've worked incredibly hard, learned all the lessons (both good and bad), and we should be proud of all that we've accomplished!As we look back, let's think about all the steps, twists, and turns that we took along the path to get to where we are now. We've come a long way, but for most of us, our accomplishments didn't come in one fell swoop. They were the results of breaking down the journey into smaller, attainable, and gratifying s...
2024-01-1816 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast99. Do you have a difficult partner? with Dr. Amy Vertrees As professional women, we've had to learn a lot of things to make it in the career we chose. We took classes, attended years of school, and entered into the workforce ready to apply all that we've learned, but, as I'm sure almost all of us found out, there was still so much we needed to learn beyond didactics and practical knowledge in order to find success.A big part of work is learning how to communicate with your coworkers/partners, managing your emotions, and understanding how our thoughts interact with the thoughts of others. Because after a...
2024-01-1021 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast98. Holiday Debrief Give yourself a pat on the back! You made it through to the other side of the holiday season and now we have a new year to look forward to!Even if you love the holidays and cherish the time that you get to spend with family, there are often some tough moments, especially for those of us on a weight loss journey. Whether it's food pushers, fighting relatives, or increased temptation with treats, they can make the holidays a bit harder. I know that this is definitely the case for me!After the holidays...
2024-01-0314 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast97. Functional Fitness for Midlife and Beyond with Marcus Eckert I think it's fair to say that we would all like to stay healthy, active, independent, and vibrant through midlife and far beyond into the later years of life. Because after all, what's not to love? It means being able to enjoy more of the things we enjoy for longer, and not having to think about the physical tasks required to get through everyday life. It's a win-win situation!One of the best ways to make this a possibility for ourselves as we continue to age, is through strength training for functional fitness. Starting in our late 30...
2023-12-2735 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast96. Building Healthy Habits with Dr. Lola Ashaye This week on the Vibrant-MD Podcast, I'm thrilled to have had Dr. Lola Ashaye join me to talk about building healthy habits.Dr. Lola Ashaye is a primary care physician, double board certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. She is the CEO of InTouch Primary Care, a concierge/direct care clinic in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land TX where people with or without health insurance can easily access consistent quality health care under a membership model. She is passionate about wellness, weight management, and preventive care and truly believes that many health conditions can be p...
2023-12-2020 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast95. Obesity Medication vs. Lifestyle Modifications with Dr. Nikita Shah Amongst all the hype surrounding some of the new obesity medications that have come out in recent years, and an emphasis on lifestyle modification to lose weight, it can be really hard for people thinking of starting a weight loss journey to know where to start. So today on the Vibrant-MD Podcast, with the help of obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Nikita Shah, we're going to try to make the decision a bit easier by shedding some light on how obesity medicine doctors think about the debate between obesity medications and lifestyle modifications when it comes to advising the...
2023-12-1335 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast93. Ayurveda and Weight Loss w/ Dr. Rashmi Schramm "You are already whole and complete as you are."Feel the power in those words and let them sink in. This idea of being whole and complete is central to the Ayurvedic arts, and when I first encountered it, I remember feeling like a weight had lifted off of my shoulders. I hope you do too as you listen to this episode!Today, I'm joined by Dr. Rashmi Schramm to talk about how the practice of Ayurveda can be a great tool in weight loss. Dr. Schramm is a Board Certified physician, a certified coach, an...
2023-11-2926 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast92. Two Things to Avoid this Holiday Season I like to think that the holiday season strolls in each year with the best of intentions, but without knowing, it usually brings some baggage that we could do without- especially those of us on our final weight loss journey.There's always an abundance of food and drink, often times there are family stressors, routines change, and all of this adds up to make weight loss seem impossible at this time of the year. But don't worry, you can get through it and I'm going to help you!In this episode, I talk about the t...
2023-11-2210 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast91. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, oh my! With Dr. Lina Qazi Do you think miracle drugs exist?I think most doctors (myself included) would say that they don't exist, but after hearing my guest, Dr. Lina Qazi, talk about some of the weight loss medications out on the market, we can at least say that science has produced some pretty incredible medicine!Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are just a couple of the numerous weight loss medications that obesity medicine doctors like Dr. Qazi prescribe their patients. They all work similarly in the sense that they're GLP-1 agonists, so what differentiates them? And if I'm a patient...
2023-11-1523 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast90. Sitting, Dementia, and Weight Loss "Sitting is the new smoking." You've probably heard this before, and I'll admit that it's a bit provocative, but there is a lot of truth to the fact that sedentary lifestyles lead to greater risks of cardiovascular and cardio-metabolic diseases. Now, there's a new study out in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) saying that sitting may increase the chances of dementia. Let's get into this a bit more!In this episode, I dive into the details of the article and break it down into digestible nuggets so that you all can stay i...
2023-11-0815 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast89. Sleep for the 40+ Working Mom with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown Sleep is not just a luxury. It's a biological necessity that keeps us going and allows us to operate at our best. As professional women with careers, families, and hobbies, it's so easy to forget this and let sleep get pushed aside to create more waking hours- which is why I'm so happy to have had Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown as a guest on the podcast to help us with our sleep health.Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a board-certified sleep physician and the founder of Restful SleepMD. She helps women and their children prioritize sleep, achieve o...
2023-11-0124 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast88. Urinary Urgency, Hydration, and Weight Loss I'm sure you all have heard time and time again that it's important to drink water, and this seems obvious, right? It's the healthiest drink option and our bodies need it to perform their basic functions. But when it comes to weight loss, there's so many more benefits that drinking water provides.In this episode, we're going to get into those benefits, such as raising metabolism and providing feelings of satiation, as well as urinary urgency. Urinary urgency is something that many women in middle age experience, and since I'm urging you all to drink more water...
2023-10-2812 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast87. Thyroid Problems or Menopause? with Dr. Anshul Gupta In this episode, I had a great conversation with Dr. Anshul Gupta about reversing Hashimoto's Disease. Dr. Gupta is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and a world expert in Hashimoto’s disease. He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also Fellowship training in Integrative Medicine. He has worked at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman and he has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine. I loved this conversation and I think you will too...
2023-10-1940 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast86. Hunger? We can all define hunger with our words, but when it comes down to it, can we describe how it feels within our own bodies?As professional women, odds are that our worlds are constantly full of an abundance of food, which also means that we have the opportunity to never feel hungry if we don't want to. So when I tell people to eat 3 meals with proper spacing in-between so they can feel hungry before the next meal, it's not always clear what the signs of hunger truly consist of.In this episode of...
2023-10-1108 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast85. Thyroid and Weight Loss with Dr. Dana Gibbs In this episode of the Vibrant-MD Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Dana Gibbs to talk about thyroid and weight loss.Dr. Dana Gibbs is a speaker, educator, hormone expert, board-certified ENT, and allergist. She maintains an online education platform where she shares her knowledge of Hormone Management and Allergy treatment methods with other interested physicians.Dr. Gibbs also presents virtual or in person workshops and free content that introduces the general public to integrative Hormone Management methods. In 2023, she retired from her ENT private practice after 22 years, and opened Consultants i...
2023-10-0436 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast84. Alcohol, Breast Cancer, and Weight Loss with Dr. Stacey Devine Have you ever wondered where the intersection between alcohol, breast cancer, and weight loss is? For this episode, I sat down with my friend from residency, Dr. Stacey Devine to talk about the ways in which our alcohol consumption impacts weight loss and contributes to our risk of breast cancer.Dr. Devine has been a board-certified family medicine doctor since 2000 and has also completed a fellowship in lifestyle medicine from the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She is passionate about disease prevention, holistic health, and wellness, and runs her own consulting practice in Dav...
2023-09-1326 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast83. Sex, Intimacy, Body Image with Dr. Lodhi In this episode, I had a great conversation with Dr. Sadaf Lodhi about sex, intimacy, and body image. Dr. Lodhi is a board-certified OBGYN, an intimacy coach for women, and the founder of the Muslim Sex Podcast. She's been practicing as an OBGYN in New York for over 20 years with the mission of empowering and educating women, however, most recently she opened up a Telehealth practice to help women in NY and Michigan with sexual and menopausal health. Her goal is to help women remove mental and physical barriers so that they can find pleasure in their relationships, and h...
2023-09-0731 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast82. Before You Buy There are countless weight loss programs out there at every possible price point for women to choose from. It can be tough trying to find the right program, and what I often hear about is someone will try a couple of the cheaper options without any success, and they'll turn to a higher ticket price option with the hope that the higher price will lead to better results.So if you are in the situation where you're about to invest in a high ticket price option, how can you know that you're choosing the right one for you...
2023-08-3020 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast81. Weight Messaging with Teens with Dr. Polack As a parent, doctor, and weight loss coach to other parents, I know that it often feels like there's no easy way to interact with our teens. Now factor in trying to talk to them about weight, body image, and health... We all want to good parents to our children, but there's no perfect way to do this.So the question I get frequently from my clients is this: How can I instill positive messaging about health in my children while making changes to what I eat on my weight loss journey? In this episode, Dr. Noha Po...
2023-08-2526 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast80. Vacation Weight Gain We're in mid-August now, which means most summer vacations are coming to an end, so I thought it would be a good time to talk about something that I know a lot of us can relate to: vacation weight gain. When we're on vacation, we tend to eat and drink more, and our routines go out the window to a large degree. With this in mind, it only makes sense that we might gain a few pounds.As we get back into our normal lives, however, I know that the vacation weight can feel like extra mental...
2023-08-1611 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast79. Eat This Instead Remember Debbie Downer, the old SNL character who had a real pessimistic view of things?Well, after my last couple of podcast episodes where I talked about how the preserved meats on charcuterie boards are bad, and how protein shakes aren't good either, I've been feeling like a Debbie Downer.So in today's episode, I decided to turn things around and tell you what you CAN and SHOULD eat instead of telling you what you SHOULD'NT eat. I talk about how to build a charcuterie board that is beautiful, delicious, and contains all good things...
2023-08-0909 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast78. The Charcuterie Board Charcuterie boards have been around for a while, but in recent times they've really become popular across social media. And understandably so, right?You can design them to your liking with your favorite fruits, nuts, seeds, meats, cheeses, jams, etc... and they are extremely aesthetically pleasing to look at.In this podcast episode, we'll be talking about the good and the bad sides of charcuterie boards. They can be a lifesaver if you're ever at an event with limited food options and you want to get your protein, fiber and healthy fats, but they aren't n...
2023-08-0211 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast77. Antioxidant Foods with Dr. Malathi Acharya In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Malathi Acharya, an integrative medicine physician and founder of Ayur Integrative Medicine. She is passionate about all elements of integrative medicine, including, nutrition, supplements, botanicals, mind-body treatments, and treatments from alternate medical systems.We sat down to chat about antioxidants and where to find them. If you're a longtime listener of the podcast you know that I love to have berries everyday for their antioxidant properties, but it turns out that we get antioxidants from so many other foods that we eat everyday. We also discuss why it's important to i...
2023-07-2718 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast76. Night-time Eating Night-time eating. We've all been there, right?It's just so easy and comforting to plop down on the couch with a snack and nibble on it, but as far as weight loss goes, it's not doing us any favors!So, if we're on a weight loss journey, how do we cut this behavior out?On this episode, we'll go over the 4 main reasons why people eat during the night, as well as how to override whatever the reason, so that you can feel nourished both physically and mentally during the time between eating d...
2023-07-1911 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast75. Breakfast like a Queen "Breakfast like a Queen, lunch like a princess, and dinner like a pauper."This is widely regarded as a healthy way to eat, and a way to eat that will help you along your weight loss journey. And I'm not going to argue with it! Studies have shown that eating a big breakfast, a medium sized lunch, and a smaller dinner is an effective way to both maintain and lose weight.But you may be asking yourself, "What if I'm not hungry in the morning?" or "How can I have a sizable lunch and not...
2023-07-1208 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast66. I'm worried I'm going to be hungry Do you ever worry about being hungry? Our primitive brain gets REALLY SCARED, like we may starve. But we know in modern times that a professional women isn't likely to actually starve. However, that's where the fear comes from. Maybe we just don't want to be hungry, and that's okay--we can make a plan for what to eat if we do get hungry, but then only eat IF we get hungry. All good: no panic feeling, no scarcity, and you get food when you need to eat. That's what I talk about on the podcast today. ...
2023-04-2015 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast65. Menopause and Weight Gain Women's hormones change as we approach perimenopause and menopause, and naturally, this has an effect on weight gain and weight loss. On today's podcast I sit down with Dr. Suzie Weber, a board certified gynecologist, North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner, and creator of Healthier Menopause- to chat about exactly this topic. It was a fascinating conversation and I'm so grateful to Dr. Weber for taking the time to talk with me.For more information on Dr. Weber's work and perimenopause/menopause, check out her socials or go to Healthier Menopause's website. Links provided below.
2023-04-1216 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast64. Simple Strategies to Eat Mediterranean It can get hard to remember all the details of the Mediterranean plan, so I try to break it down in the podcast today.Here's the list (in general): Red meat once a month. Fish and Chicken 1-2 x a week. Nuts just a little bit every day. Beans (legumes) every day. Fruit 1-2 x a day. Whole grains every day. Healthy Fats every day. Vegetables every meal.Remember that you can eat the Mediterranean eating style with the foods you enjoy and are used to if you look at the details. ...
2023-04-0509 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast63. Buffering Bad Times What is buffering? It's when we use something to push away our feelings. Often we may consume something to avoid those feelings: food, alcohol, porn, scrolling social media, online shopping. Today I talk about how you know when it's a problem, and how to allow your feelings to just be. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad...
2023-03-3009 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast62. Self-care as Super Power. Self-care helps you lose weight! In the physical sense, taking compassionate care of your body and nourishing it with healthy food will help you lose weight. But keeping some time for yourself and taking breaks can lend a hand as well since it helps to reduce cortisol levels which are associated with weight gain. Dr. Ngozi Ude, a family and aesthetics doctor, is here today as a wonderful guest to tell us how self-care can be our super power, and how to make it happen when you have a big career, and also possibly family to care for.
2023-03-2213 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast61. The Last 5 Pounds Are Hard! Why are the last 5 pounds hard? Is it because of your weight set point? Is it because you aren't lifting dumbells? Is it even true???? Today on the podcast I talk about what your body thinks about your goal weight, and more. Don't worry, it's all good news. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to...
2023-03-1612 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast60. Whole Foods Plant Based? Can eating whole foods plant based help you lose weight more easily? Can it make me healthier? And what is WFPB compared to veganism or being a vegetarian? What are the issues around protein? Great conversation with Dr Amanda Adkins today around these big questions and more. We reference The Game Changers movie, and this can be streamed on Amazon Prime, Apple TV as well as other sites at the time of this episode (not on Netflix at this time). A little more about Dr Adkins: Dr. Amanda Adkins, MD is a double board-certified Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine Physician...
2023-03-0928 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast59. Why I hate smoothies for weight loss Many people think smoothies are A WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT. I just don't believe this is true. It's really easy to overeat with smoothies, it's really hard to tell when you've had enough with a smoothie, and it's practically impossible to tell when you should adjust the amount of your smoothie. I think that putting food in your mouth, tasting it's deliciousness, and stopping when you're satisfied is still the best way. I discuss all this and more on the podcast today. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for...
2023-03-0209 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast58. Weight Loss for Fertility When is a weight loss journey important for fertility? Dr. Carolina Sueldo OB-GYN and infertility specialist is on the podcast today to explain when weight loss could be something worth considering when you are having an infertility issue. What should the goals be? Listen in on this interesting conversation today. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad...
2023-02-0819 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast57. Look at your home Does the layout of your house or apartment work against your weight loss journey? I noticed that the house I used to live in dumped you right into Eating Central, which made eating all the time an easy habit to pick up. How can you disrupt these habits by doing something against your home design, and other great easy habit disrupters that keep you losing weight more easily. This is what we look at on the podcast today. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join...
2023-01-3110 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast56. Your Back-up Plan Register now for our masterclass January 24, 2023 at 7pm CST, so you can get the Unstoppable Mindset to Shrink the Numbers on the Scale. I'll show you how to get the most important mindset piece in line for permanent weight loss!https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Keg0GsL-S6Ch6CzxhqG07A After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.Today on the podcast, I talk about some ways you can plan your food so you know what to get if you need a back-up meal...
2023-01-2018 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast55. 3 things I learned wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (summer) These is what I learned:1) Food order matters--this happens with most human bodies, and it did with mine as well.2) Refined sugar and bread were the same to my body. We're talking a high blood sugar spike!3) Hiding dessert works--I was able to have a small dessert right at the end of the meal with no change in blood sugar from the same meal without that little dessert.Hope you enjoy hearing about my experience and my advice for you afterwards! ...Are you a professional woman over...
2023-01-1112 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast54. Perfectionism, Work, and Weight Loss I was thrilled to have Dr. Megan Melo, MD a fellow family doctor on the show today. She and I are also certified Life Coaches--she works with doctors to decrease overwhelm by fighting perfectionism and people pleasing. We dive into perfectionism today. How does it show up at work, and can you see it in your work?We discuss how there is about 20% of your work that needs to be at your highest level, and 80% can be done at a much lower standard. However, many professional women flip these numbers. When you work 80% of the time at...
2022-12-2827 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast53. Weight Loss Medications One of the characteristics of a wonderful Family Doctor is that they meet you where you are. I'm thrilled to have Dr. Catherine Toomer, a fellow family physician to talk about weight loss medications. We get into how they affect digestive hormones, and when they might be helpful for you. Did you know you may be eligible to use them even if you don't have diabetes? We don't talk about every kind of medicine, but focus on the GLP-1 medicines that most doctors are prescribing these days. Hope you enjoy our discussion today. To find more on Catherine Toomer...
2022-12-2126 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast52. Food Pushers We have these people in our lives. They guilt us about food, they shame us into eating a pastry at the morning meeting. And of course, we don't want to be the difficult food person at the event. Today I give you some ways to think about this, and some ideas to get around these people. Cheers! ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a...
2022-12-1409 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast51. Change of season eating Up north here, the weather quickly turns cold, so what we feel like eating changes drastically as well. Put away that chicken salad--I want roasted cauliflower in a warm curry sauce now. Does this change of eating impact your weight loss journey? Today in the podcast I talk about how to adjust so your new eating style can still work for you. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is...
2022-12-0708 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast50. Can you accept a compliment? How can accepting a compliment help you lose weight? Do you deflect compliments? I got the idea for this podcast from the book The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks. How can allowing the positive energy of a compliment to land on you can expand your natural good feelings, which can help you stay away from the quick fix of a sugary snack. And can you accept a compliment and still be humble? Go on this journey with me on the podcast today. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for...
2022-11-3009 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast49. The Perfect Weight Loss Meal I rarely say the word PERFECT, because life is so not perfect, but I'm standing by what I talk about today: the perfect weight loss meal. I've mentioned it before, but today I'll go through what a protein, fiber, and healthy fats meal means, and how to look at a meal YOU ALREADY LIKE TO MAKE and turn it into a perfect weight loss meal. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight...
2022-11-2311 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast48. International Travel and Weight Loss When you travel internationally, there are different types of days to consider as you plan your eating. There's the day you transport your body from one place to another, then there are all the trip days, then transporting your body back home again. The time changes definitely mess with you hormones, like any sleep disturbance can, so I give some tips on today's episode on how to not let an international trip derail your weight loss journey. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the...
2022-11-0915 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast47. Inflammatory Foods to Avoid Dear friend, I'm a doctor, and I'm willing to tell you what foods you should avoid. Inflammatory foods cause many diseases, and also give you achy joints and hurt your general mental health. Of course, they work against weight loss as well. I talk about four categories to avoid in today's podcast. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr...
2022-11-0213 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast46. Work on this relationship for weight loss Do you work on your relationship with yourself? Professional women think a lot about relationships with co-workers, partners and spouses, children, friends, but sometimes we forget that our relationship with ourselves is important too! Some of my clients have found that building a better, more trusting relationship with themselves was the KEY INGREDIENT to making their weight loss journey easier. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for...
2022-10-2113 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast45. You only lost 5 pounds. You only lost 5 pounds. But you've been following your protocol, and doing all the things! What happened? It may seem like you've chosen the wrong protocol for your weight loss journey, but it can probably still work for you. In the podcast today, I examine a few ideas that you can change easily so that you are back losing weight again. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right...
2022-10-1813 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast44. How to Lose Weight for the Last Time Part II We continue this series with a discussion of how to achieve permanent weight loss. Today I discuss how choosing the right eating style for your weight loss journey can make it easier to stay at goal weight. Hint: choose an eating style that you're going to want to continue. This can be cultural foods, foods that fit with your family, foods that you like, or if you love salads--go ahead and eat that. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.
2022-10-0515 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast43. Lose Weight For the Last Time: Part I I coach professional women to lose weight for the last time. Do you believe me? Some people don't believe it's possible. This is the first in a series about permanent weight loss. Today I discuss the importance of planning how you are going to eat when you get to goal weight. It's important to do it now. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a...
2022-09-2810 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast42. Anti-inflammatory Foods and Weight Loss Did you know that most adults have some level of chronic inflammation? Did you know that chronic inflammation can get in the way of your weight loss journey? It turns out this is a mostly fixable problem with food. Join me today as I interview Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., RD, a leading nutrition expert on chronic inflammation to give tips on how to get more of her Top 8 Anti-Inflammatory Foods into your week. Check out her cookbook: One-Pot Meals That Heal, coming out September 27, 2022 at major retailers. You can also find Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., RD co-hosting her Happy...
2022-09-2137 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast41. Change Your Story for Permanent Weight Loss Free Masterclasses this week for the Unstoppable Mindset for Weight Loss! Sign up at https://www.vibrant-md.com/mind. Change your story to change your life. It's funny that 20% of weight loss it the nuts and bolts, but the story running in your head 24/7 can be 80%. It may not make sense, but it has a huge impact on how you run those nuts and bolts of the weight loss journey, and whether or not you succeed in permanent weight loss. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last...
2022-09-1408 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast40. Bored eating Bored eating may sometimes be just that, but I truly believe it's a form of emotional eating. Our brains can be sneaky--it may be offering you the thought "I'm bored" when there's an uncomfortable emotion or task that it wants you to avoid. Remember our brains are designed to keep us safe, but we don't need to be safe from our emotions. And our brain doesn't like us to step out of our comfort zone, but you might like to go there. I discuss all this on the podcast today. ...Are you a professional woman...
2022-08-3108 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast39. Lagom for Weight Loss Lagom is a swedish word that means "not too little, and not too much." While people may use it to think about balance in their lives, it's a concept that is perfect for your weight loss journey. Lagom at each meal will serve you well for weight loss and then weight maintenance. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr...
2022-08-2511 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast38. Be the Change We have this eat all day, overeat culture that we live in, and it doesn't serve us. It's bad for our health, and it makes weight loss difficult. It saps the good taste of our food as we just continually put food on our taste buds. What can each of us do to change this culture? I'll tell you a few stories about my clients and let's see what ideas it brings up for you. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight...
2022-08-1715 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast37. Magical Resistant Starches You may have been avoiding starchy food on your weight loss journey, but starches aren't created equal. I'll talk today about some resistant starches that don't cause insulin to spike, and about how you can convert everyday foods such as rice, pasta, and potatoes, into resistant starches. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn m...
2022-08-1008 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast36. Losing weight in times of inflation There's a serious pinch at the grocery store check-out line as prices rise these days. How can you eat delicious food and continue on a healthy weight loss journey? Let's allow our Wise Mind to help us with a solution, and I'll give you some advice today as well. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly...
2022-08-0307 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast35. Naked Carbs Naked Carbs are the buzz of the internet this summer. Naked carbs are when you eat the bread alone, or a piece of cake for a snack. Why should you avoid naked carbs while on your weight loss journey? I talk about this today. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more....
2022-07-2713 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast34. Does Food Order Matter? As we optimize our hormones for weight loss, it turns out that the order in which we eat our food actually matters. Is it good to eat out of the bread basket they bring at the restaurant before all the other food? It turns out that the timing of when you eat the starch part of your meal makes a large difference in your digestive hormones and can affect how much food you store as fat. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD...
2022-07-2010 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast33. Sleep, Hormones, and Weight Loss Enjoy this conversation with Dr. Shelley Meyer, a family doctor with a specialty in Functional Medicine. We discuss the hormonal changes that happen when you don't get enough sleep, and how that affects your weight loss journey. Dr. Meyer also gives some ideas for turning that around.Dr. Shelley Meyer: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShelleyMeyerIFMCP/featuredFor more information on hormones and weight loss: https://www.vibrant-md.com/hormones ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss...
2022-07-1317 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast32. Rethink breakfast food. What do you think about breakfast food? Do you love something sweet, or bready? Are you more of an egg person? Today I talk about how what you eat for breakfast will affect your hormones for the rest of the day! I'll tell you what to choose to optimize your hormones for your weight loss journey. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time...
2022-07-0608 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast31. Joyful Weight Loss for Summer Not everyone wants to do summer weight loss, because they think it will take the fun out of summer. In today's episode I bring some ideas how you can make summer weight loss joyful! You can explore some new vegetables at the Farmer's Market, and prioritize the best tasting seasonal fruits to get that fiber part of your meals onto your plate in a beautiful way. I talk about the weight neutral vacation that keeps your weight loss journey on track while allowing the fun and special foods you want. I also encourage you to reconnect with some exercise...
2022-05-2514 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast30. Intermittent Fasting Is Not Dead Did you catch the headlines? A New England Journal study came out looking at eating windows and calorie restricted diets. The group that ate all day lost the same amount of weight that the group who ate their restricted calories in an eating window lost, so the media decided intermittent fasting is dead. I have to completely disagree. I'll show you how they asked the wrong question that led to this very unhelpful answer. And I'll talk about how to lose weight even better. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose...
2022-05-1809 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast29. Can Small Amounts of Olive Oil Keep Death Away? This 2022 article from the American College of Cardiology has some surprising results! Yes, we know olive oil is good for our heart health, but how about our brains? How about our lungs? I'll explain what the research found, what it means for our good health, and how olive oil helps you with weight loss. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk...
2022-05-1111 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast28. An Unstoppable Mindset Author and coach Tony Robbins says that strategy is 20% of any journey, and the story you tell yourself in your mind is 80%. We have these stories about ourselves running on a loop in our brains 24/7. They speak to us in the waking hours and then send us dreams. I believe this is true of the journey to permanent weight loss, as well. On the podcast today, I show you how mindset can change everything. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss...
2022-05-0414 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast27. Can I lose weight eating "MAN FOOD?" Someone in my program, who eats a Mediterranean style of eating, told me that her husband doesn't want to eat that. He wants to eat MAN FOOD. Nevermind that all the genders are eating Mediterranean style near the Mediterranean and many other places. Anyway, it was a funny way to describe eating heavier foods, like meat and potatoes. If you know me, I always say yes to whatever food you like, so I talk about HOW to lose weight eating heavier foods with both food and mindset strategies. There's also an inspiration story for you, and I announce a...
2022-04-2718 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast26. Opposite Day Be inspired by a woman in my program and how she has lost over 30 pounds with zero fear of it coming back. I also spill the tea about a day gone wrong, where I ate all the butter mochi cake. Yes, I finished the whole pan. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.
2022-04-2009 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast25. Going back to the office while on your weight loss journey. Going back to the office doesn't have to disrupt your weight loss journey! Hear an inspiring story of a professor going back to campus. Let's think about you and take a close look at breakfast and lunch to see how they fit in your new work day. Let's also strategize about a few other things about the office, like that candy drawer. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is...
2022-04-1308 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast24. Eat more during the day. Did you know that restricting food during the day can lead to late night snacking? Have you ever noticed that you don't get mad at yourself when you UNDERFEED yourself? Today I discuss how eating more during the day help you avoid eating at night. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.
2022-04-0608 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast23. Opt in to your evening. Second in a three part series on the troubles of eating at night. Notice how being intentional about what you already do after work can stop mindless eating. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.Sign up for our FREE course to get the step-by-step roadmap to permanent weight loss. You'll...
2022-03-3011 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast22.Take a break to lose weight. This is the first in a series about NIGHTTIME EATING. Let's talk about how stress during the day leads to eating at night, for comfort, for buffering away the difficult emotions of the day, for blanking out on our lives by diving into food. And I discuss ways to sneak that much needed break. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk...
2022-03-2312 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast21. Being hard on yourself doesn't work. We think that if we dig in and get really hard on ourselves, we'll be able to stick to our weight loss plan. It's my opinion that you need to be kind to yourself if you want to achieve permanent weight loss. Are you resisting the idea? Take a listen to this podcast. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with...
2022-03-0208 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast20. Stop eating healthy snacks. You might consider giving up healthy snacks, unless you don't have a medical reason for eating them. Now a true medical reason would be that your actual personal medical team says that you have to eat a snack, and some of you do have this, so keep going. It turns out, though, that most of the healthy snacks we eat aren't as healthy for your body as you might think. I discuss all this and more in the podcast today. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last...
2022-02-2405 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast19. Stop exercising so much! You've been told so many times to move more and eat less to lose weight. It turns out that moving more was never helpful for weight loss. I bust this myth on the podcast today. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.Sign up for our FREE course to get the...
2022-02-1609 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast18. Is food love? I'm sending love to you for Valentine's Day. What's your love language? And does food equal love in your family? If yes, how does that impact your weight loss journey? ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.Sign up for our FREE course to get the step-by-step roadmap to permanent weight...
2022-02-1416 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast17. Can Dry January help you lose weight? Want to extend your dry January to help you lose weight? I explain how alcohol works against your regular digestive system for natural weight loss--especially for women over 40! I'll also give strategies to work around that issue. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.Sign up for our FREE course to...
2022-02-0207 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast16. Can you lose weight while eating white rice? I say yes! Hear how it's done, so you can continue on your weight loss journey eating foods that you love. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.Sign up for our FREE course to get the step-by-step roadmap to permanent weight loss. You'll get a new formula that truly works...
2022-01-2708 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast14. Eating windows for weight loss and breast cancer reduction. Did you know that eating a shorter number of hours in the day can help you lose weight? Decrease your chances of a breast cancer recurrence? Dr. Stacey Devine, MD is on the podcast today--listen in on our conversation about eating windows and how they can benefit your weight and your good health! ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with...
2022-01-1222 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast15. Can you lose weight while eating pizza? This is such a common question! My opinion is yes, and I'll tell you how. Any other frozen pizza fans out there? ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.Sign up for our FREE course to get the step-by-step roadmap to permanent weight loss. You'll get a new formula that truly...
2021-12-2907 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast13. All I want for Christmas, is food. Are you concerned about how you are going to eat for Christmas? It can be stressful, and I discuss strategies on the podcast today. Also, download my free planning sheets at www.vibrant-md.com/holiday. Don't forget the dash in the address, and Merry Christmas! ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.
2021-12-1714 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast10. Lara Cavanaugh, MD, college sports and disordered eating Dr. Lara Cavanaugh is a pediatrician in Florida, and has been generous to share her story of weekly weigh-ins as a college basketball player in the 1980s and how that affected her relationship with food into adulthood. Is there a moment in your past that has had lasting affect on your relationship with food? ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk...
2021-12-0819 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast12. What these doctors did before the Thanksgiving meal What a certain group of doctors did before eating their holiday meal. You might want to know, so you can do it before your next holiday! ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.Sign up for our FREE course to get the step-by-step roadmap to permanent weight loss. You'll get a...
2021-12-0107 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast11. Hanukkah Eating Fascinating discussion with Heidi Schneider, jewish educator, and a person maintaining a healthy weight after a weight loss journey. We discuss Hanukkah, multi-day holidays, and how to plan your eating when the holiday revolves around fried food! You can find planning sheets for your holiday eating at www.vibrant-md.com/holiday. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather...
2021-11-2425 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast9. The 2 Oils You Need in Your Kitchen What are the healthiest oils to use for cooking at low, medium, and high temperatures? How about if you want to use a healthy oil, but you don't want it to cast a strong flavor over your food? We'll discuss it today. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.Sign up...
2021-11-1714 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast8. Presto! Book Review Penn Jillette (of Penn and Teller) has a very funny book out about his weight loss journey. I recommend the audiobook especially... ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.Sign up for our FREE course to get the step-by-step roadmap to permanent weight loss. You'll get a new formula that truly...
2021-11-1110 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast7. Pleasure Trip Travels and Weight Loss Do you get nervous about your weight loss journey when you travel? Do you want to continue to lose weight on the trip, or maintain where you are and continue your weight loss journey when get back home? I give advice on how to plan your eating for pleasure trips in the podcast today. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk...
2021-11-0314 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast6. One trick to make all your food taste better. You'll be surprised at how great your food will taste to you, just by changing this one thing. Hint: it also helps you lose weight. Win-win! ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.Sign up for our FREE course to get the step-by-step roadmap to permanent weight loss. You'll get a...
2021-10-2707 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast4. How to drink more water and not wet your pants. Did you know that staying hydrated helps you lose weight? In this episode I touch on the health benefits of common-sense hydration, how water balance works in your body, and how to feel better with more water. I also discuss the important issue of how to empty your bladder without urgency. Of course, if you are leaking urine or finding that urinary urgency is disrupting you life, discuss that with your doctor. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.
2021-10-1313 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast3. My weight loss journey How Heather Awad, MD failed at weight loss, yo-yo dieted, and finally lost weight for the last time, using a program that doctors were teaching to other doctors ONLY. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.Sign up for our FREE course to get the step-by-step roadmap to permanent weight loss...
2021-09-1318 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast2. Secret Food Doctors Eat Every Day I went to the Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives conference in Napa, California, and found out that practically all the doctors there ate one thing every single day. Hear more about it! ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight loss course is right for you? Schedule a time to talk with Dr. Heather Awad directly to learn more.Sign up for our FREE course to get the step-by-step roadmap to permanent...
2021-09-1109 min
Vibrant Menopause Podcast1. New on Nutrition Labels The mandate for labeling ADDED SUGAR on nutrition labels went into effect January 2021. Some companies were already showing this on their packaging, but everyone must label it now in the United States. We'll discuss today why this is important and helpful! With 3/4 of packaged foods containing sugar, it's good to know which products have added sugar, so you can choose the foods that you want. ...Are you a professional woman over age 50 who's ready to lose weight for the last time? Join the Vibrant-MD weight loss course.Not sure if the Vibrant-MD weight...
2021-08-3109 min