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Smart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity144. The Science of Sustainable Weight Loss: Why Personalized Eating Beats One-Size-Fits-All DietsTired of following diet plans that work temporarily but never stick? In this episode, Lisa Oldson, MD explains why she doesn't give clients a specific menu or meal plan, and why that's actually better for long-term weight loss success. Drawing on research about habit formation, dietary adherence, and incremental change, Dr. Lisa shares why personalized, gradual modifications to your current eating habits are more sustainable than radical diet overhauls. Learn how small, manageable changes compound over time to create lasting transformation without the yo-yo dieting cycle. Discover the science behind why the best diet is the one you'll actually...
2026-02-2020 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity143. Low Carb vs. Low Fat vs. High Protein: Which Macro Diet Actually Works For Weight Loss And Better Health?Is low-carb better than low-fat? Should you be eating 120 grams of protein a day? The internet says yes, but the science says it's not that simple. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Oldson digs into Dr. Kevin Hall's groundbreaking NIH research to explain why your macro ratio matters far less than you think. The real key to weight loss? The quality of the food on your plate; not the ratio of macros in it. Plus, Dr. Lisa shares why she's never counted her own macros, what to know if you're on a GLP-1 medication, and how to find your NBA...
2026-02-1314 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity142. Do Weight Loss, GLP-1 Meds, or Exercise Impact The Risk Of Cancer (Or Cancer Recurrence)?Discover the powerful connection between weight loss, exercise, and cancer risk. Dr. Lisa Oldson breaks down the latest research showing how intentional weight loss, whether through lifestyle changes, GLP-1 medications, or bariatric surgery, can significantly reduce your risk of 13 different types of cancer. Learn why exercise is one of the most effective tools for both preventing cancer and improving outcomes after diagnosis, with reductions in recurrence rates of up to 48%. This episode empowers you with five actionable strategies you can implement today to lower your cancer risk and lengthen your health span.Thanks for listening! If you'd...
2026-02-0620 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity141. To Lose Weight And Improve Your Health, “Practice” Should Be Your Word Of The YearHave you already abandoned your New Year's Resolution? No judgement! You're not alone. New Year's resolutions often fail because they feel like obligations rather than invitations. In this episode, a month after the new year, Lisa Oldson, MD shares why choosing a single word to guide your year, especially the word PRACTICE, can transform your approach to weight loss and building healthier habits. Drawing from her own experience learning Argentine tango, sports psychology research, and Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000-hour rule, she explains why healthy habits are skills that require deliberate practice, patience, and repetition. If your resolution has already fallen...
2026-01-3017 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity139. Finding Your Edge: A Yin-Yang Approach to Sustainable Weight Loss and Better HealthWhat if the reason weight loss feels so hard isn’t lack of willpower, but lack of balance? In this episode, Lisa Oldson, MD explores the concept of yin and yang through an unexpected yoga class, and how a gentler, more sustainable approach to weight loss can reduce burnout, perfectionism, and all-or-nothing thinking. Learn how finding your “edge” (without pain or punishment) can reduce stress and help you create lasting weight loss and better health. You'll learn:Why most women approach weight loss from an overly yang mindset; pushing harder, doing more, and relying on disc...
2026-01-1613 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity138. The First New Generation GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill Has Arrived!The first highly effective oral GLP-1 weight loss medication is here. In this episode, Lisa Oldson, MD breaks down the FDA-approved PILL version of semaglutide (oral Wegovy), how GLP-1 receptor agonists work for weight loss, expected results, side effects, cost, and who qualifies for these medications. She also discusses why weight loss medication is not “cheating,” how GLP-1 oral meds compare to injectables, and the World Health Organization’s new recommendations supporting long-term use of GLP-1 medications for excess weight. If you’re curious about GLP-1 weight loss pills, obesity treatment, and evidence-based approaches to long-term health, this episode is for y...
2026-01-0917 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity137. How to Finally Stick With Exercise (Hint: It’s Not About Weight Loss)Why is sticking with exercise so hard, even when we know it’s good for us? In this episode, Lisa Oldson MD explains why using exercise primarily for weight loss often backfires, and how reframing it as a tool for physical and mental health, stress relief, and emotional resilience makes consistency much easier. Learn how small, realistic workouts can improve mood, reduce anxiety, and help you build a sustainable exercise habit, without punishing your body. If you’re tired of starting and stopping exercise, or feeling like you’re failing because weight loss isn’t happening...
2026-01-0217 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity136. The Identity Shift That Makes Smart Weight Loss (And Better Health) Easier in 2026What if weight loss didn’t depend on motivation, but rather on who you believe you are? In this episode, Lisa Oldson, MD explores how identity and self-labels shape habits, health behaviors, and long-term weight loss. Drawing on research from James Clear, Dr. Carol Dweck, Dr. Hazel Markus, and other experts, you’ll learn how to choose a more helpful identity for the new year, and take small, sustainable actions to transform your health. Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check...
2025-12-2613 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity135. Two Simple Steps to Make Holiday Weight Loss (And Better Health) Easier- Support + One Daily ActionToday, Dr. Lisa explores why weight loss feels so hard, especially during the holidays, and how you can make it easier. She shares the powerful impact of food noise, ultra-processed foods, and GLP-1 medications, and offers a simple two-step plan anyone can use today to make progress. This easy approach mitigates the frustration that can come with working on your weight during the holidays season. Dr. Lisa shares her practical approach to healthier habits, sustainable weight loss, and longevity going into the new year.Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss...
2025-12-1918 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity134. How To Avoid Overindulging, Holiday Weight Gain, and Food Drama (No Willpower Required!)This holiday season, skip the drama, not the treats. In this episode, Lisa Oldson, MD shares a smarter, kinder strategy for managing your weight during the busiest, most food-centric time of year. You’ll learn why holiday weight loss goals typically backfire, how to quiet food noise, and the 5-step plan that lets you enjoy the season without gaining weight.If you want to avoid the holiday weight gain cycle, ditch the all-or-nothing thinking, and finally feel in control around splurges, this episode is for you. Perfect for women focused on weight loss, longevity, healthy habits, and st...
2025-12-1218 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity133. Why Your Weight Doesn’t Determine Your Desirability. A Body-Positive Approach To Confidence & LoveIn this episode, Lisa Oldson, MD explores how your thoughts (not your weight), shape your confidence, self-esteem, and ultimately your comfort with intimacy. Using real-life examples, she explains why women of all sizes can struggle with body shame and how to cultivate stepping stone thoughts that gradually replace negative self-talk with empowering, body-positive thinking. Whether you’re single or in a relationship, these strategies can help you feel desirable, confident, and open to love, without waiting to reach your goal weight. Take control of your mindset, reduce stress, and learn how to feel lovable and confident at any size....
2025-12-0520 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity132. Should Creatine Be Part Of Your Weight Loss, Wellness & Longevity Plan?Discover why creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders and how it can support lean muscle, body composition, metabolism, and potentially even brain health, especially for women in midlife. Should creatine be part of your weight loss plan? Maybe. Part of your health plan? Quite possibly. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Oldson breaks down the science-backed benefits of creatine, safe dosing, potential side effects, and how it works best when paired with resistance training. Learn how to use this supplement wisely to enhance strength, improve body composition, and support long term health, all while avoiding common misconceptions about this supplement.
2025-11-2816 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity131. Boost Your Motivation Through Action: Nutrition, Habits, and Sports Psychology Tips For Weight Loss and Better HealthFeeling unmotivated to cook healthy meals, choose vegetables, or skip sugar? You’re not alone, and you don’t need to wait for motivation to take action. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Oldson, MD, explains how tiny habits, implementation intentions (“if-then” plans), and sports psychology strategies can help you create momentum for weight loss and better health. Learn how action leads to motivation, how to boost engagement when motivation is low, and practical tips for meal prep, making healthy menu choices, and staying consistent with exercise. Whether you’re struggling with burnout from years of dieting or just need...
2025-11-2117 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity130. When You “Know What to Do,” But You’re Just Not Doing It (For Weight Loss, Health, and Longevity)If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I should do, I’m just not doing it," this episode is for you. Lisa Oldson, M.D. shares why it’s completely normal to struggle with follow through, even when you know what works for your health, weight, and wellness. Learn how asking for help, hiring support, or building accountability can make change easier, more consistent, and far more sustainable. Weight loss is hard, and even experts need support at times. You deserve that support too! Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & he...
2025-11-1413 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity129. Weight Loss for Women: The Power of Habits and Guilt-Free Self-CareIn today's episode, Lisa Oldson, MD, talks about the guilt that so many women feel when taking time for self-care, and how that guilt can sabotage even our best intentions around weight loss and wellness. Using insights from habit science, Dr. Lisa explains how to change your mindset, build routines that last, and make self-care a natural part of your daily life. Whether you want to exercise regularly, eat more vegetables, or simply feel at peace prioritizing your own health, this episode will help you reframe your thoughts in order to make self-care a habit that sticks for good.
2025-11-0709 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity128. Behind The Scenes Interview With Lisa Oldson, MD, Weight Loss Specialist (Interviewed by Author and Marketing Expert Bridget Brennan)Earlier this year, we released an episode with author and marketing guru Bridget Brennan, who happens to also be a dear friend of Dr. Lisa. Bridget interviewed Dr. Lisa for episode 100 in order to pull back the curtains a bit for our loyal listeners. Today, we’re releasing PART 2 of that interview. Dr. Lisa will be back next week to help you with some tips to live healthier, longer, and at your happy weight! Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or che...
2025-10-3121 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity127. Weight Loss on the Road: How to Get Your Ducks in a Row Before You TravelWhen life gets busy with travel, weddings, or family events, healthy eating can feel impossible. In this practical episode, Lisa Oldson, MD, shares a story about her client Carol, her son Avi, and what it really means to “get your ducks in a row.”You’ll learn three simple, doable strategies for eating well when you’re on the road or facing a hectic week, and how to shift your mindset so you stay in control instead of letting “the food happen to you.”Whether you’re heading to a wedding, a work trip, or a weekend away...
2025-10-2416 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity126. Avoid the Pumpkin Spice Trap: How To Stay On Track With Weight Loss This FallThis week, Lisa Oldson, MD explores the pumpkin spice craze and how small seasonal habits can quietly sabotage your health goals. Learn what’s really in your favorite pumpkin spice creamer and how to enjoy fall treats mindfully, without guilt, without weight gain, and without the sugar crash.Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to...
2025-10-1715 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity125. The Magic Secret To Sustainable Weight Loss Doesn’t Come In A PackageTired of fad diets, trendy supplements, or “quick-fix” weight loss hacks? Lisa Oldson, MD shares her five secrets to sustainable weight loss, from sitting with cravings to reading ingredient labels and staying actively engaged in your health journey. Learn practical, science-backed strategies for lasting weight loss, better habits, and a healthier, longer life.Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your...
2025-10-1016 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity121. Breast Cancer Prevention: 5 Lifestyle Changes That Can Lower Your RiskOne in eight women will face a breast cancer diagnosis in her lifetime, but research shows that up to 70% of cases may be preventable through lifestyle choices. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Oldson explores the most powerful, science-backed ways to reduce your risk (in addition to mammograms). You’ll learn why smoking and alcohol matter more than many realize, how even modest weight loss can cut risk by a third, and why exercise is as close as we’ll ever get to a “cancer prevention pill.” Dr. Oldson also breaks down the best dietary patterns for breast cancer prevention, includin...
2025-09-1215 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity119. The Secret to Sustainable Weight Loss: Nail It, or SNAIL IT, In Five Easy StepsIf you’ve ever felt frustrated because your weight loss feels too slow, this episode is for you. Dr. Lisa talks about why so many people quit on themselves when the scale doesn’t move fast enough, and why that’s often a mistake. You’ll hear about Kathy, a client who lost 70 pounds over four years, and why her “snail’s pace” transformation may be the smartest way to succeed.Dr. Lisa shares her Top 5 predictors of long-term weight loss success, including why patience matters more than perfection, how showing up consistently changes everything, and why you ne...
2025-08-2915 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity118. Dr. Lisa Spills The Tea About Orforglipron, The Affordable Weight Loss Pill Option That’s Awaiting FDA ApprovalIf injectable weight loss drugs like Zepbound can help people lose 20% of their weight, what about a once-a-day pill that achieves 12% weight loss, without the needles and sky-high cost? In this episode, Lisa Oldson, MD shares Andrea’s journey through the maze of weight loss medications and introduces the promising new drug orforglipron. You’ll hear how this oral GLP-1 agonist compares to popular injectables, why it could be a game-changer for millions, and the top five reasons to consider medication as part of a comprehensive weight loss plan. Whether you’re curious about new treatments, concerned about...
2025-08-2213 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity117. Weight Loss, Health, and the Lie We’ve Been Fed- Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are the New CigarettesIn this eye-opening episode, Dr. Lisa calls out the real culprit sabotaging your weight loss and health: ultra-processed foods. What if we told you that quitting them is as hard, and as necessary, as quitting smoking? For those of you who are caretakers of any sort, this is critical for you, and for those you love.The food industry doesn’t want you to hear this, but it’s time to expose the addictive nature and dangerous health consequences of these “foods.” Dr. Lisa breaks down the science, shares real-life stories, and offers a roadmap to reclaim your hea...
2025-08-1521 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity116. Chronic Stress In Women…How It Hijacks Our Hormones And Our Weight Loss Goals (And What We Can Do About It!)In today's episode of the SWLC Podcast, Lisa Oldson, MD opens up about an intensely personal period of acute stress, and uses that story to jump into the science behind chronic stress, hormonal shifts, and weight gain in women.If you've ever wondered why it's harder to lose weight when you're overwhelmed, burned out, or constantly caring for everyone else first, this episode is your roadmap. Dr. Lisa breaks down how long-term stress disrupts hormones like cortisol, ghrelin, insulin, and leptin, creating powerful cravings for comfort foods and making weight loss feel impossible...
2025-08-0815 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity115. The Truth About Calories: Why Exercise Isn’t the Key to Weight LossIs your desk job really to blame for stubborn weight gain? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Lisa Oldson breaks down a groundbreaking global study led by Duke University researchers that challenges everything we’ve been told about calories, movement, and weight loss.Discover why total daily calorie burn is nearly the same in goat herders and office workers, and what that means for your personal health journey. You’ll learn about the Constrained Energy Expenditure Model, the truth behind ultra-processed foods, and why "eating less and moving more" misses the mark.If you've been exercising like...
2025-08-0112 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity114. Longevity by Design: How Your Shoes, Your Home, and the Stairs You Take Affect Your Health and Weight (Part 2)In Part 2 of this two-part series, Dr. Lisa shifts gears from short-term food choices to the daily habits and decisions that shape your long-term health, weight, and mobility. This episode explores how seemingly simple choices, like buying slip-on shoes or living in a one-story ranch, can quietly influence your strength, stability, and even your lifespan.From an eye-opening conversation about Sketchers to compelling data on stair climbing and cardiovascular health, you’ll learn how to spot and reverse the sneaky habits that can accelerate aging and make it harder to stay active and independent.In th...
2025-07-2511 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity110. PCOS, Insulin Resistance, and Grandma Dot: Understanding Hormones, Weight & Metabolic HealthIn this episode, Dr. Lisa takes a deep dive into PCOS, insulin resistance, and their link to weight gain and metabolic health, using a story about her quirky Grandma Dot to explain how insulin works. Learn how hormones like insulin, leptin, cortisol, ghrelin, and GLP-1 interact in women with PCOS, and why this condition persists beyond menopause. Dr. Oldson also reviews dietary and lifestyle strategies, from fiber-rich meals to movement and medications, that can improve outcomes for women with PCOS, pre-diabetes, or excess weight. Whether you're newly diagnosed or just curious, you’ll walk away with one doable “Next Best...
2025-06-2718 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity106. Categorical Self Binding For Weight Loss, Longevity, and Even Cancer PreventionToday, Dr. Lisa explores categorical self binding, a strategy where you intentionally avoid entire categories of food (like sugary drinks or ultra-processed snacks) to support weight loss, metabolic health, and potentially even cancer prevention. Unlike relying on willpower, binding creates systems that make healthier choices easier and more automatic over time.Dr. Lisa compares food addiction to substance addiction, highlighting that some of us may need firmer boundaries with hyperpalatable foods, not because there's something wrong with us, but because many foods have been engineered to hook us. While no foods are truly forbidden, experimenting...
2025-05-3017 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity102. Dr. Lisa’s 3 Step Plan To Tame Food Desire When You’re Trying To Lose Weight & Improve Your HealthIf you find healthy eating and weight loss challenging because you struggle with desire for certain foods, Dr. Lisa's 3 step plan to tame food desire is exactly what you need. There's nothing wrong with wanting treats, and for having them at times, but we'll show you how to stay in charge of that decision, rather than feeling like food desire is in charge of YOU! Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com.
2025-05-0213 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity100. Special Episode - Dr. Lisa Peels Back The Curtain On Her Personal LifeIn today’s episode, Bridget Brennan interviews Lisa Oldson, not about health, longevity, or weight loss, but about her life. If you’ve listened to all 100 episodes of the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast, you surely feel you know Dr. Lisa, but after this episode, that knowing will go far deeper. To start, take a listen to the amusing way Lisa & Bridget first became friends, about 25 years ago. Today’s episode will be divided into two parts. We’ll share Part 2 of Episode 100 later this year. Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMAR...
2025-04-1839 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity98. Four EASY Spring Cleaning Actions For Your Health & Weight (aka How To Spring Clean Your FOOD, Your BODY, Your BRAIN, and Your HOME!)It's SPRING! If you're the kind of person who loves spring cleaning, or is at least WILLING to entertain a spring spruce up, Dr. Lisa has 4 EASY spring cleaning tips that will have an impact on your weight loss and your health. Whether it's tackling nutrition, exercise space, your home, or YOUR BRAIN, we've got 4 actions you can take to spring clean & jump start your weight loss. Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would lov...
2025-04-0413 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity97. Don’t Let Life’s 4th Quarter Catch You By Surprise! Metabolic Health, Weight Loss, & Longevity Planning In Your 3rd Quarter Of LifeIf you want to be one of those superagers, a person who is healthy and sharp as a tack later in life, then it's time to do some planning, followed by taking ACTION. Whether you're in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th quarter of life, it's not too late to make some changes! Dr. Lisa walks you through some habit changes you might consider that will help with weight loss as a byproduct of investing in your health. Whether you want to let go of counting calories (since it's typically NOT helpful for weight loss), lower your risk o...
2025-03-2815 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity91. How Much Water Is Enough For Weight Loss, Optimal Health, and Kidney Stone Prevention?In today's data driven episode, Dr. Lisa explores the research on water intake. Is it true that there's a benefit to drinking 8 glasses of water every day? What about drinking 2 glasses before each meal? Does drinking more water help with weight loss, migraine headaches, urinary tract infections, diabetes, or kidney stones? Is there any downside to drinking a lot of water? Take a listen because Dr. Lisa has the answers to your questions about water, your health and your weight. Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check o...
2025-02-1414 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity85. How To Create An Exercise HABIT To Manage Your Weight, Your Health, and Your MoodYou might be curious to know what's involved in losing 84# and keeping it off. Science tells us that EXERCISE is a key component to maintenance of weight loss, but how can someone create an exercise habit if they've never been successful before? Today, Dr. Lisa reviews some research from the National Weight Control Registry and shares some secrets to making exercise as automatic as getting up and making your coffee in the morning.Having AUTOMATICITY around exercise means not having to negotiate with yourself when you're not in the mood. You won't need to tap into self...
2025-01-0320 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity84. Is Losing Weight With Zepbound (or Wegovy or Ozempic) Cheating? Dr. Lisa Has The Answer To This & Other Health & Wellness ConundrumsToday, Dr. Lisa muses on topics that came up this week during her online coaching program. She shares some thoughts about the effectiveness of weight loss medication, about how much weight a person can expect to lose with lifestyle modification alone (according to the latest research)...And she discusses why we should stop treating medication for weight loss (like Wegovy, Zepbound, or Ozempic) as cheating, when it's far and away the most effective treatment we have to lower weight and reduce the risk of weight related health problems. Dr. Lisa also talks about making New Year's Resolutions fun, if...
2024-12-2721 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity83. Can A Cluttered Home Cause Weight Gain Or Pre-Diabetes?There is fascinating research about how a cluttered office or home can impact our metabolic health. If you're interested in losing weight, improving your health, and especially if you're concerned about your risk of developing diabetes, this episode is for you. Dr. Lisa shares some of the latest science about the hormones involved in the link between clutter and health. Dr. Lisa and the team at Smart Weight Loss Coaching want to wish you a very healthy and happy holiday season! We deeply appreciate you taking the time to listen to our podcast.This episode...
2024-12-2011 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity80. When Thanksgiving Is Over, You Have To Throw Out Your Halloween Candy, And Other Weight Loss & Wellness AxiomsWe know, we know...Dr. Lisa gave you the first of her 10 personality types for weight loss a couple of weeks ago, and she's been meaning to get back to the 2nd type. But believe us when we say...something more pressing came up this week! If you've still got leftover Halloween candy sitting in your home, or any treat that's causing you food drama, Dr. Lisa has a few things to say about it. First of all, you're not alone. It seems to be a universal problem that we all feel conflicted about throwing away food...
2024-11-2908 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity78. Dr. Lisa’s 10 Weight Loss Personality Types And What They All Share In CommonIn today's episode, take our quiz and let Dr. Lisa walk you through which personality type you have when it comes to weight loss. You might find you have a mix of several types. Whatever you discover, weight loss will be easier when you learn how to manage your BRAIN in order to manage your weight. The same principles that Dr. Lisa reviews can be applied to habit change for better health, longevity, and wellness, as well as weight loss. Thanks for listening! We're so grateful that you're spending time with us, and making time for YOURSELF...
2024-11-1515 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity77. Let It Be Messy: Why You Should Chill Out In Order To Achieve Weight Loss, Better Health, Wellness, and LongevityIt's so common for working moms (and some dads too, of course!) to take on way too much responsibility for things at home. There's nothing wrong with asking others to help out too! If you're thinking there's no time to exercise, prep healthy meals, get a good night's sleep, and juggle your job and kids, we get it. Everyone feels that way at times because there is so much invisible work involved in being a working mother. (And YES, I agree that all mothers work, whether you're doing it in or out of the home!) But there might just...
2024-11-0810 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity76. It’s Time To Snuggle Up To Strawberries and Cozy Up To Carrots! Dr. Lisa’s Three Tips To Improve Your Relationship With Produce, In Order To Drive Weight Loss, Better Health, and LongevityIf you're eager to increase your fruits & vegetables, in order to lose weight, improve your health, and live longer, healthier, this episode is for you! Dr. Lisa shares 3 practical tips for making produce the easy thing to grab. We all know what would help us lose weight, but sometimes there's a disconnect between what we'd like to do and what we actually do. Nothing has gone wrong! That's very human of you. We're just going to help you work around that normal human tendency. Stay tuned to the end, when Dr. Lisa will give you details about...
2024-11-0113 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity72. If Exercise Is Not A Weight Loss Tool, How Can We Motivate Ourselves To Do It? Live Coaching Call With Lisa Oldson, MDThe research is clear that exercise is not a weight loss tool, and yet we know that it's critical to maintain weight loss, to prevent weight gain, and for better health and longevity. Today, Dr. Lisa talks with one of her clients live on the podcast, unscripted, so you can hear one approach to navigating insecurities about going to a health club. Of course it's NOT necessary to go to a health club to lose weight or improve your health, but some of the same reframing and mindset work that you'll hear today can be used in other situations...
2024-10-0419 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity70. Can You Drink Coffee and Lose Weight? How Coffee Impacts Weight Loss, Longevity, and Optimal HealthYou might think the jury is out on the health implications of coffee, but in fact the research is quite clear. Coffee does have certain health benefits, but Dr. Lisa explains that if you're drinking the wrong kind of coffee, you're putting your brain health, your weight, and your longevity at risk. Be sure to listen all the way to the end, to learn more about our upcoming annual Women's Wellness Retreat in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. And also, find out how you can enter our raffle to win a free 12 week membership to our health focused, online...
2024-09-2013 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity67. Stop Having “Snaccidents” If You’re Working On Weight Loss. Dr. Lisa’s Top 5 Tips To Reduce Snacking For Weight Management, Better Health, and Improving Your Healthspan"Big Food" has a big marketing budget to sweet talk us into snacking. They normalized the 100 calorie snack packs that were enormously popular for decades, until they were finally shut down in 2022. We've been groomed to snack, and it's hurting our health and our waistlines, but we all have the power to retrain our brains. Tune in and swap out old snacking habits for new healthier routines. Dr. Lisa has a 5 step process to help you knock off the night time snacking once and for all! And after the podcast, be sure to pop over to www...
2024-08-3017 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity65. Check Three Times! How Triple Checking Labels Raises Your Awareness For Weight Loss, Longevity, and Better HealthIf you want to lose weight and improve your health, or if you're aiming to increase your health span by living healthier longer, tune in to learn a system for triple checking ingredient labels. This triple check system was born out of a tragedy, but it might just save your life if it transforms the way you eat, reduces your weight, and lowers your risk of chronic disease. Sending gratitude and love to the family of (Red Shoes For) Oakley, for sharing their story and their system of triple checking food labels. Oakley's story has been acutely...
2024-08-1613 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity64. What A Rugby Olympian Can Teach Us About Weight Loss, Health, and Body Positivity For WomenIf you tuned into the Paris Olympics, perhaps you started following the Rugby athlete and social media phenomenon, Ilona Maher. She has a lot of thoughts about her own body, and yours. Take a listen as Dr. Lisa walks you through all the ways we can embrace our inner Olympic athlete when we're trying to lose weight, improve our health span & longevity, and get stronger. The skills and strategies that women need to lose & maintain weight, require practice. Just like Simone Biles doesn't give up if she falls off the balance beam, why would you...
2024-08-0910 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity62. How To Lose Weight and Improve Your Health While Socializing In Your Backyard & Watching The Flowers GrowWe all know which foods support our health and weight goals and which foods don't. Why is it hard to make the healthier choice when we're fully aware of what's at stake? Today, Dr. Lisa walks us through some of the mindset work involved in making the leap to healthier habits, when you both want to make the healthy choice, and sometimes (when offered ice cream!) you don't! The good news is that you can interrupt routines and change your habits, one step at a time. Personal development is possible, at any age, even if...
2024-07-2612 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity61. It’s Hard To Lose Weight When You’re HANGRYWhat is going on with us when we're trying to lose weight, but find ourselves eating too much, too fast, after sliding into that dreaded combo of HUNGRY + ANGRY. If you've caught yourself being impatient, or snipping at your significant other lately, that crankiness is exactly what we'd expect when your day was frustrating and you haven't had a chance to eat! But don't resign yourself to being HANGRY. Let Dr. Lisa walk you through some research on what's going on in our brains when we get this way, and what we can do about it.If...
2024-07-1913 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity60. Women, Weight Loss, Smartphones and Sleep. What do 39% of Danish Women Have In Common With My Patient Who Lost 50#?Listen, we all know that we spend too much time on our phones and we don't get enough sleep. That's not a newsflash. But Dr. Lisa has a fascinating new angle to share about weight loss, particularly in women, as it relates to smartphone use. Stick around until the end to identify an easy "NBA" to support your health and weight goals, based on a recent study. And remember, as Dr. Lisa always says, "When it comes to weight loss, do the easy things first!"If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check...
2024-07-1215 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity59. Dr. Lisa's Four Steps For Jump Starting Your Weight Loss When You're Feeling Stuck. Part 2If you're looking to lose weight and get healthier, you're probably searching for ways to create habit change. Look no further! Dr. Lisa takes us through the second part of her four steps that will put you in the right mindset to make meaningful & lasting change. Whether your focus is on nutrition, exercise, managing your stress, cutting down your alcohol, or getting enough sleep, your brain will benefit from the four B's!If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our coaching program at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.comThis episode was...
2024-07-0510 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity58. Dr. Lisa’s Four Steps For Jump Starting Your Weight Loss When You’re Feeling Stuck: Believe, Begin, Belong, and Be. Part OneAre you contemplating a change in your routine to drive your weight loss or improve your health? Dr. Lisa has a four step plan to get you on the right track. In part one of this series, she does a deep dive into what it looks like to BELIEVE that weight loss is possible. She also shares what it sounds like when someone doesn't believe. If you don't believe weight loss is possible for you, take a listen. You might just find that grain of belief that's all you need to climb the ladder, and start changing things up...
2024-06-2808 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity57. Thought Interrupting For Weight Loss and Stress ManagementWe ALL have moments when we ruminate and spin in negative thoughts. Often that happens at night, preventing us from sleeping well. And the more we spin, the more that negativity impacts our feelings, leaving us disempowered, angry, frustrated, or defeated. Of course when we feel defeated, we rarely focus on our self care. Who wants to eat broccoli, get some exercise, and work on weight loss when they feel defeated? Often, we prefer chocolate, wine, or pizza when we're trying to self soothe after ruminating. Today, Dr. Lisa reviews a technique called thought interrupting. It's a way to...
2024-06-2111 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity56. Weight Loss, Nutrition, and Brain Health. How To Eat For Weight Loss, and Lower Your Risk For Dementia All At The Same TimeDid you know there are ways to tackle brain health and weight loss at the same time? Dr. Lisa walks us through some recent research about the impact of certain foods and behaviors that can impact our brains. It's a major bonus for women that we can reduce our dementia risk at the same time we work on our weight, by following the 5 simple strategies mentioned in this episode. If you want to learn more about weight loss, brain health, and how to increase balance and connection in your life, head over to Smart Weight Loss Coaching...
2024-06-1411 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity55. The Most Common Mistake Made By Healthy Eaters Trying To Lose WeightIf you're a woman who is eating healthy, yet feeling stuck with your weight loss, Dr. Lisa has a treasure hunt for you! Join us to learn about common "ONE OFF" moments that derail even the healthiest of eaters. If your every day eating is terrific, but your scale won't budge, take a listen to Dr. Lisa's 5 step plan for catching and stopping those "one off" moments in their tracks. And...If you'd like to learn more about our Women's Wellness Retreat in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, please be sure to listen all the way to the end...
2024-06-0714 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity54. Does It Feel Like Your Weight Loss Stalled Out, Your Metabolism Crashed & Your Scale Took A Detour? Welcome To Menopause!So many women find their weight is up, their waist is expanding, and they struggle to lose an ounce, around the time of menopause. The science about menopause, hormones, and aging has a few surprises in store, but not to worry! Dr. Lisa walks you through steps you can take to prevent and address weight issues around the time of menopause and beyond. If you're a woman of ANY age, this is important information for YOU. Before you leave, just a reminder to head over to www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com to tap into a summer discount for our...
2024-05-3112 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity53. The Sleep Fairy, Diabetes, Inflammation and Weight LossIf you think you're one of those high achieving people who can power through life with 5 - 6 hours of sleep, think again. Sleep deprivation increases your risk for diabetes and obesity. Dr. Lisa shares some of the science around sleep, and gives you 5 quick ways to invite yourself to level up your bedtime routine. Be sure you head over to www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com if you want to register for our annual Women's Wellness Retreat, happening in November. Our early bird discount is about to expire!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.
2024-05-2410 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity52. How To Manage Your Stress To Manage Your Weight & Increase Your Health SpanWe all have stress, half of which comes from life events, and half of which results from the daily grind & its inherent aggravations. Stress drives up cortisol, impacts our weight, and can even lead to an increased risk of heart problems. The good news? Dr. Lisa's got some science backed actions you can take to reduce stress, manage your weight, and live longer, healthier. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.
2024-05-1010 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity50. Speed Eating Impacts Weight Loss and Metabolic HealthThis week, Dr. Lisa walks us through an easy intervention that may help you with weight loss and improving your metabolic health. Can eating slower reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, improve your blood sugar, and help you lose weight? Take a listen to find out! Also, please be sure to head over to www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com to get an early bird discount for our Women's Wellness Retreat. We'd be honored to have you join us! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www...
2024-04-2612 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity49. Don't Get Frazzled About Weight LossDr. Lisa shares a real life example of a simple thought that made her client feel frazzled and stuck with her weight. She'll walk you through the process of recognizing those unintentional, but negative thoughts that block your progress. She'll also show you how to CURATE an intentional thought to get yourself back on track. Whether you want to lose 50#, live healthy to 100, or simply start packing your own lunch on Tuesdays, this process of catching the thoughts that block you is sure to help you reset. After listening to the podcast, be sure to head over...
2024-04-1917 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity48. Recurrent Restrict & Overeat Cycles. Get Out From Under Your Rock (RROC) For Weight LossToday, Dr. Lisa shows us how restricting after a splurge can lead to an unhealthy cycle of restricting, then overeating. If you find yourself stuck under a ROCK (RROC or Recurrent Restrict & Overeat Cycle), her 5 step process will help you get out from under that toxic diet culture way of thinking, so you can reset the healthy way for successful weight loss. And, if you’d like to take advantage of our early bird discount for our Women’s Wellness Retreat in November, here's the link.https://www.smartweightlosscoaching.com/womens-wellness-retreatYou can also find...
2024-04-1215 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity47. The Latest Research On Dairy For Health And Weight LossToday, Dr. Lisa takes us on a tour of the latest consensus about dairy for weight loss and other health outcomes, including type 2 diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease, stroke, and premature death. If you're not sure if you should be eating yogurt & cheese, or drinking milk, this episode will clear up the confusion. And, if you’d like to take advantage of our early bird discount for our Women’s Wellness Retreat in November, here's the link. https://www.smartweightlosscoaching.com/womens-wellness-retreatYou can also find us on Instagram or Facebook at lisaoldsonmd or on T...
2024-04-0517 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity46. Don’t Miss The Bus Or Engage In These Four Behaviors That Cause Weight GainToday Dr. Lisa reviews an article that identifies four specific sedentary behaviors that contribute to excess weight. Armed with this information, you'll create unique ways to achieve weight loss that aren't directly related to diet or exercise. The original article link can be found below. Also, be sure to check out Lisa Oldson MD on social media, if you'd like to learn more about our 2024 Women's Wellness Retreat. Early bird registration is now open! Article: Sedentary behavior, physical activity, sleep duration and obesity risk: Mendelian randomization studyIf you'd like more support during...
2024-03-2908 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity45. A Toast To SMART Weight Loss, And The Truth About The Health Impact Of Red WineDid you know that the World Health Organization says that there's no safe amount of alcohol? What about the heart healthy benefits of red wine that we've been hearing about for decades? Today, Dr. Lisa walks us through the science behind red wine, and shares hints for how to cut back if it's blocking your weight loss or impacting your health. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the Smart...
2024-03-2215 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity44. How Do Food Emulsifiers Impact Weight Loss & Health?If someone gave you a protein shake that contained less than 2% arsenic, would you drink it? What about the emulsifiers in our food supply that are typically listed as being less than 2% of the ingredient list? And what if they caused weight gain or cancer? Dr. Lisa has a few thoughts about emulsifiers that keep her up at night. Listen to today's podcast episode because once you know, you can't unknow this stuff, and it just might save your life. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program...
2024-03-1512 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity43. Weight Loss And Forbidden FoodsIf you're in the habit of considering certain foods forbidden because you're working on weight loss, you might like to know that Dr. Lisa disagrees with you! If something is important to you, it's NOT forbidden. In today's episode, Dr. Lisa helps us to reframe our relationship with forbidden foods. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast Workbook for episodes 1 - 50 at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching...
2024-03-0818 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity42. The Absolute Best Way To Navigate Food Desire When You’re Trying To Lose WeightWe've all tried using willpower and RESISTANCE to stay away from certain foods when we're trying to lose weight, but that simply doesn't work well enough for the long term. A more effective strategy involves learning to SIT with food desire without acting on it. This is a talent you already have, though you may be surprised to hear Dr. Lisa's take on how you practice this skill in your day to day life. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.com...
2024-03-0111 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity41. If You're Passionate About Weight Loss, Don't Get Diagnosed With Z73.2Much of what we know about physical activity, weight, and health comes from studying Amish populations. The general U.S. population has 10 times the rate of obesity seen in the Amish. Could it be that they've found a fountain of youth in NEAT? In today's episode, Dr. Lisa walks us through some research on longevity, health, weight loss, and how to avoid the dreaded diagnosis code of Z73.2 when you're trying to lose weight!If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.com...
2024-02-2312 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity40. Dr. Lisa’s Top Five Foods That Block Weight LossWorking with clients over the years, Dr. Lisa has become an expert on which foods shock her clients when they find out they're weight gain foods. We're talking about some of the most common, and sneaky, ultra-processed (also called NOVA 4) foods. NOVA 4 foods not only cause weight gain, but they also increase the risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and even cancer. If you're interested in weight loss, or you're here to focus on improving your health to increase longevity, you'll want to listen in. Be sure you stay tuned for the last minute of the podcast because...
2024-02-1615 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity39. Pre-Diabetes Impacts Over 98 Million U.S. Adults. Could You Be One Of Them?Given that one in three adults in the U.S. has pre-diabetes, chances are you may be one of them. Catching pre-diabetes early is your best shot at REVERSING the progression to diabetes. Dr. Lisa is here to tell you exactly how to do just that! Be sure you stick around for the entire podcast because we're giving away one free membership to our Smart Weight Loss Coaching, webinar based, 12 week program. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode w...
2024-02-0919 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity38. Five Critical Steps To Maintain Weight LossWeight loss is hard, we all know that, but maintenance of weight loss is an entirely different process. Dr. Lisa walks us through five of the critical actions her clients take when they successfully keep their weight off for the long term. Be sure to check out Episode 23 for more tips on maintenance of weight loss. AND...We'd love to see you join our 12 week interactive online weight loss program, where we do a deep dive into maintenance as well. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program...
2024-02-0213 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity36. Reframe Your Vision For Weight Loss: Part 2Are you serious about SMART weight loss in 2024? Dr. Lisa picks up where we left off last week, with 6 more monthly themes to improve your health span, longevity and weight. If you'd like to do a deeper dive into these and other topics, head over to SmartWeightLossCoaching.com and use our coupon code HAPPY2024 to tap into our program's SMART approach to weight loss. Also, stick around at the end for a few words about the extension of our Smart Weight Loss Coaching holiday discount. Head over to our website at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com to register before i...
2024-01-1915 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity35. Reframe Your Vision For Weight Loss In The New Year. Part OneIn part one of this episode, Dr. Lisa invites us to reframe our approach to New Year's resolutions. Let go of your inner critic and create some gentle inspiration focused more around effort and progress than about a perfectionist finish line for your resolutions. Ready to create a theme for the next six months? Then, let's GO! Also, stick around at the end for a few words about the extension of our Smart Weight Loss Coaching holiday discount. Head over to our website at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com to register before it expires. Use t...
2024-01-1216 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity34. Intermittent Fasting For Weight Loss & HealthThere's so much buzz about intermittent fasting and time restricted feeding. Today Dr. Lisa walks us through the data on these eating styles to explore whether or not they make sense for you. Whether you're interested in weight loss or improving your metabolic health, this episode has plenty of practical hints. Be sure to head over to our website at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com to register for our weight loss program before the last day of our big holiday discount. Use the code HAPPYHOLIDAYS2023 to save $350! We'd love to help you increase your health span, lose weight, and...
2024-01-0514 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity33. Don’t Give Away Your Power To The Scale (When It Comes To Weight Loss)We have all sorts of rituals when it comes to weighing in. Some of us weigh in only in the morning, others only when naked, still others of us avoid the scale entirely. Stop giving away your power. YOU are in charge of what you make it mean when you step on the scale. Weight loss requires some monitoring, so Dr. Lisa helps us to flip our punishing thoughts about weighing in. Also, be sure you check out the Smart Weight Loss Coaching program's Holiday Coupon Code, mentioned in today's episode. You don't want to miss this...
2023-12-2215 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity32. Mrs. Pike, Weight Loss, and “Caught You Being Good!”What puts us in the best frame of mind to make food decisions for weight loss? And how do we create that healthy motivation we so deeply desire? Dr. Lisa shares some motivational secrets from Mrs. Pike, a second grade teacher. If you want the right mindset for weight loss, it's time to catch yourself being good! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast...
2023-12-1511 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity31. Rip Van Winkle, Weight Loss, and Why You Shouldn’t Give Up When You Feel Exhausted and StuckIt's not unusual for people to feel lousy, fatigued, and foggy when their weight and their health aren't optimized. Often people will say they not only don't look like themselves, but they don't feel like themselves anymore either. In today's podcast, Dr. Lisa shares the inspirational story of Chris, who believed it was possible to change his life by changing his health. Join us to find out what happened, and how Chris emerged from his fog.If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.com
2023-12-0815 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity30. Manage Your Weight Over The HolidaysToday, Dr. Lisa shares her six step process for managing your weight over the holidays. It doesn't involve special diets, restricting specific foods or entire food groups. Nor does it involve measuring your food or calculating how many grams of protein you need. As always, Dr. Lisa keeps it simple and focuses on tapping into our brain power to regulate our weight. If you've got a holiday party coming up, whether or not you're trying to lose weight, now is the perfect time to take a listen and create your holiday food plan!If you'd like more...
2023-12-0114 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity29. Why Is It So Hard To Throw Away Food When We’re Trying To Lose Weight?Did you ever have that feeling that you both WANT the cookies and you DON'T WANT the cookies? That's so normal and completely relatable! Today, Dr. Lisa talks us through how to jump over our own shadows to throw away food that we don't even want. It's not as hard to toss the chips or the ice cream as you might think. Managing your weight means being in charge of when you have a treat and what that treat is. If you want to lose weight, you don't need anyone's permission to throw out the food you've decided not...
2023-11-2417 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity28. Your Brain Is Not As Stuck As You Think, When It Comes To Weight LossToday, Dr. Lisa takes us on a deep dive into creating habits. Developing new neural pathways is similar to creating a path through a forest. It takes intention, a thoughtfully curated plan, patience, and repetition. She'll show you a system that works for exercise, meditation, reading, going to sleep on time, or any habit you'd like to create to help you on your weight loss and wellness journey. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The...
2023-11-1712 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity27. What’s The Deal With Protein For Weight Loss?Everyone's buzzing about protein for weight loss and health. It's been added to everything lately, even ice cream! If you're prioritizing healthy nutrition, you might wonder how much protein is right for you. Join Dr. Lisa as she walks us through the right amount and type of protein for your weight loss & wellness journey.If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast Workbook for episodes 1...
2023-11-1012 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity26. How Limiting Beliefs Impact Our WeightAre limiting beliefs about your ability to lose weight keeping you stuck? Dr. Lisa shows you how to recognize your own limiting beliefs, and how to overcome them in order to get healthier. When you create new beliefs, everything is possible, even weight loss!If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast Workbook for episodes 1 - 50 at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com
2023-11-0310 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity25. How Decision Fatigue Impacts Weight LossToday, Dr. Lisa explains how our brains and bodies are impacted by the decisions we make all day long. Decision fatigue definitely impacts our ability to lose weight too. You might be amused to notice that Dr. Lisa had some decision fatigue with this episode. We're keeping it real here. She said she'd give you five actions you can take to reduce decision fatigue, but instead she gave you six. Enjoy the bonus action item!If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.com
2023-10-2722 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity24. Is Your Goal 100% Compliance?Dr. Lisa gives us the inside scoop on compliance, whether it's compliance with weight loss or with flying an airplane. She also shares her Wabi Sabi Weight Loss© approach, which is the best way to keep up your momentum.If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast Workbook for episodes 1 - 50 at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com
2023-10-2009 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity23. We Can Predict Who Regains Their Lost Weight Did you know that we can pretty easily predict who is likely to regain their lost weight and who has a good shot at keeping the weight off? Join Dr. Lisa as she shares the top five habits we see in people who successfully maintain their weight loss. She'll also review common pitfalls to avoid when you're trying to maintain your weight. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.G...
2023-10-0614 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity22. BUSY-ness and The Minimum Baseline For Weight LossSometimes life feels so busy that we can't imagine making time for weight loss. That's when the concept of the minimum baseline comes in handy. Join Dr. Lisa as she walks us through a practical approach to managing weight, even in the face of an eternally busy schedule! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast Workbook for episodes 1 - 50 at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com
2023-09-2912 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity21. How Can Cranky Coupons Help With Weight LossWhether you like the Moan & Groan approach or her Cranky Coupons, Dr. Lisa has a solution to balance out the negativity that keeps you spinning. It's tough to lose weight when you're ruminating, right? Here's how you can interrupt those thoughts and jump start your weight loss in the process. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast Workbook for episodes 1 - 50 at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching...
2023-09-2213 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity20. Hidden Epidemic of Fatty Liver DiseaseThink your liver is in great shape? Are you sure? Today, we’re going to discuss the hidden epidemic of fatty liver disease, which is estimated to impact as many as 80 - 100 million people in the United States. This disease can be turned around completely if we intervene early, so let's jump in to find out what action you need to take to protect that liver. You only get ONE, so keep it healthy with Dr. Lisa's 5 quick tips.If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at ww...
2023-09-1515 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity19. The Data On Tracking For Weight Loss. Is It Worth The Effort?Why does every weight loss program encourage tracking, and why is it SO HARD to stick with it? Is it worth the effort? Dr. Lisa reviews the science & some strategies around tracking so you can decide for yourself whether it's worth the investment.If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast Workbook for episodes 1 - 50 at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com
2023-09-0819 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity18. Weight Loss PhenotypesToday, Dr. Lisa explains how both our genes and our environment impact our weight, and what we can do to lose weight, whatever our genetics. She also explains how flamingos lose weight (...or is it how a flamingo's color is influenced by their genotype and phenotype...? Something like that!) If you're serious about understanding why some people find it easier to lose weight, and others struggle more, this episode will explain a piece of that puzzle.If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.com
2023-09-0116 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity17. How To Set A Weight Loss GoalHave you ever set a weight loss goal that sounds like this? I'll lose 30# before my trip to Italy? Or I'll lose 40# before the wedding? If so, let Dr. Lisa walk you through a process to drive your ultimate weight loss success with a different approach to goal setting. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast Workbook for episodes 1 - 50 at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com
2023-08-2513 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity16. Binge Eating DisorderBinge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder, yet this treatable condition is rarely discussed. Tune in for Dr. Lisa's FIVE strategies for preventing a binge, as well as some great insights into this common condition. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast Workbook for episodes 1 - 50 at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com
2023-08-1817 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity15. Using Labels To Drive Weight LossWhen you choose a label for yourself, you're influencing whether or not you're going to lose weight. Today, Dr. Lisa talks about the research on self talk and labels. Isn't it time we stopped thinking about weight loss as a simple math problem of calories in minus calories out? Mindset and self talk has an enormous role in whether or not we lose weight and create healthy habits. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The...
2023-08-1111 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity14. Did Microwavable Frozen Meals Cause Me To Gain Weight?There's so much more to weight loss (and maintenance of weight loss!) than simply calories in versus calories out. Did you know that PLASTIC exposure can disrupt your metabolism and cause weight gain? Today, Dr. Lisa reviews a scientific article about plastics and gives you a quick & easy list of things to avoid in order to make weight loss easier going forward. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the...
2023-08-0409 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity13. Are You A Lumper Or A Splitter?Today, Dr. Lisa discusses two recent articles about exercise from the Journal of the American Medical Association. Whether you've exercised zero minutes this year, you're a fitness fanatic, or you're a weekend warrior, there's fascinating data for YOU in today's episode.If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast Workbook for episodes 1 - 50 at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com
2023-07-2812 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity12. Demolishing A Common Weight Loss MythDo you avoid fruit because of all that sugar? Join Dr. Lisa as she demolishes the myths around eating fruit, clears up the deal with fiber, and shares data about a game changing, scientific, weight loss study. What's your NBA after listening to this episode? Your Next Best Action might be to aim for a double dose of fiber, and fresh fruit for dessert!If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher....
2023-07-2110 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity11. Honor Your Self Care Like It’s A Mammogram Appointment"Not enough time" is one of the most common reasons people cite as an obstacle to weight loss. We hear you! Life can be frenetic and overwhelming when we don't believe it's possible to take charge and reclaim our time. Join Dr. Lisa as she walks you through her five step process for reclaiming time you didn't realize you had. She'll show you how to protect it, so you can fill that precious time with tasks and activities that support your weight loss goals, and bring you some joy in the process!If you'd like...
2023-07-1420 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity10. Why Is Everyone Talking About Weight Loss Medications?Consider this shocking statistic: As recently as 1995, only 15.8% of adults in the U.S. had the disease obesity, which is currently defined as a BMI of 30 or higher. Today, that number has skyrocketed to a jaw dropping 43%! And when you include those with a BMI over 25, the definition of overweight, over ⅔ of US adults have either obesity or overweight. Do you believe that we collectively lost our willpower during the past 30 - 40 years? No way. Something is changing in our environment. We don’t have all of the answers, but we DO have some...
2023-07-0713 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity9. I Ate Visible Garlic!When's the last time YOU ate a new food or tried a new recipe? If you're struggling with your weight, it makes sense that the foods you're eating today may not be your ideal foods for weight loss. Dr. Lisa shares some of her new food plans and invites you to create a plan for yourself too. Thanks for listening...We wish you the best of health!If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast...
2023-06-3010 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity8. Pantry RouletteThis week Dr. Lisa explores three key strategies for managing that desire to play PANTRY ROULETTE. You know that game...The one that has you wandering through your kitchen, opening and closing the fridge & cabinets, looking for a snack. We've got your back on this one!If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast Workbook for episodes 1 - 50 at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com
2023-06-2309 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity6. Tap Your Brain Power To Manage Your WeightDr. Lisa invites you to peer into your brain to see how your thoughts impact your weight. This is not just mindset, it's BRAIN POWERED thought work that will forever change the way you approach your weight and your health. If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast Workbook for episodes 1 - 50 at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com
2023-06-0911 minSmart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity1. Welcome to The Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast!Get to know what this show is all about and meet me, Dr. Lisa Oldson, MD. I'll share stories of my personal challenges with weight, revealing why the issue of excess weight is close to my heart. I'll also offer insights into my current healthy (and sometimes quirky) habits, such as standing on one leg to put on and tie my shoes!If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our group coaching program at www.smartweightlosscoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.Get the...
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