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Weight Loss for Food-Lovers278. The Right Kind of DisciplineUsually when we think about weight loss, we picture a certain kind of necessary discipline. Between tracking calories, logging time at the gym, and cutting out favorite foods, it’s no wonder we can’t muster up enough willpower to stick with it for long. If you’ve taken a break from dieting because you feel like you need to be more disciplined to succeed, you’ll want to tune into today’s podcast. Molly explains how to rethink your approach to fat loss by using a different kind of discipline. The best news is that it doesn’t involve elim...
2025-09-1824 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers277. How to Recommit to Weight LossMost people feel motivated at the beginning of a weight loss journey. But when you're 10 pounds away from your goal weight, it’s easy to lose steam. You might decide to give up in that final stretch, deciding that the last few pounds don’t make a big difference. If you find your determination is weakening, today’s podcast is just for you. Listen in to hear Molly explain the slight tweak every person should make in their commitment to weight loss, and how it shifts momentum into high gear. You’ll hear the powerful way two women transformed their ab...
2025-09-0420 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers276. Helping Kids With Weight LossWhat’s the best way to help kids with losing weight? On today’s podcast Molly weighs in on what she believes are the right and wrong ways to talk to children about this. Tune in to learn why it’s important to educate young people about food, their bodies and how to manage growing appetites. You’ll discover why speaking to kids about weight loss can be a delicate subject, and how to avoid turning it into a traumatic experience. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
2025-08-2826 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers275. Why Am I Not Losing Weight Faster?Do you ever feel confused about what it takes to actually reach your goal weight? Maybe you’re waiting for someone to reveal the “secret” diet, or magic formula that will finally resolve your struggle with overeating. On today’s episode Molly explains why it’s easy to get stuck in confusion around how to burn fat, and why it’s preventing you from achieving success. She describes why confusion slows down weight loss progress, and how you can begin speeding up the process. You’ll learn why your age and past history are not barriers to reaching your ideal size, an...
2025-06-0517 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers274. The Hardest Part Of Weight LossDoes it ever feel like you’re working really hard on weight loss, but not seeing much change on the scale? On today’s episode Molly helps you take the guesswork out of why you’re not making progress, despite all your efforts. You’ll learn the 3 basic elements of successful weight loss, and two common reasons why many people get frustrated with the process of reaching their ideal size. Molly shares a story of her time working as a private chef, and when a doctor confronted her about being overweight. You’ll learn the advice Molly’s mom shared with...
2025-05-0821 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers273. Changing Your Identity Around Food & AlcoholThe way you relate to food and alcohol can affect your identity, and losing weight can impact your self perception. When you burn fat by exploring the deeper layers of your emotions, it has the tendency to expose the true you. It’s natural to straddle your past and present identity while you’re changing your relationship with food, and experience some doubt along the way. Today on the podcast Molly discusses how to navigate this transition, and ways to support yourself through conflicting emotions. Listen to learn Molly’s advice for dealing with other people’s opinions, and how to b...
2025-04-1719 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers272. How Kristy Changed Her Wine HabitOn today’s episode Molly interviews her client Kristy about her experience losing weight and drinking less inside the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s program. Kristy shares how she tried to limit her drinking in the past, but struggled with making it stick. Tune in to hear how she learned how to listen to her body, and the important shift that changed everything. You’ll learn about the key skills Kristy practiced to lose weight and cut back on drinking wine, and the role life coaching played in her success. To learn more about Molly’s program and access h...
2025-04-1036 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers271. 4 Steps for Self TrustWhen you don’t trust yourself around food or alcohol it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Building trust in your ability to eat and drink in moderation begins by considering the possibility that you can change with the right tools. Listen to today’s podcast to hear Molly explain the 4 ways you can build trust with yourself before you even feel ready. You’ll learn how to gradually change beliefs about yourself, modify the way you eat, and build a more positive relationship with yourself. Tune in to hear Molly describe the way self-judgment erodes trust, and her advice on new...
2025-04-0323 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers270. Daily Choices For Weight LossWhen embarking on a weight loss journey, you might feel overwhelmed by the prospect of reaching your target weight. On today’s podcast Molly explains why it’s important to focus more on daily actions, rather than on your long-term goal. Tune in to learn what actionable steps to take, how to evaluate your progress, and ways to fine tune your plan. If you’re someone who feels frustrated by all that it takes to lose weight, you want to hear Molly simplify the process on today’s show. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free train...
2025-03-2744 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers268. The GLP-1 Effect Without DrugsWhat makes weight loss medications so effective? Is there a way to duplicate these benefits without enduring the financial and physical hardship of taking drugs? On today’s podcast Molly answers both of these questions. You’ll learn the impact of GLP-1 agonists on hunger and cravings, and ways to create similar results naturally. Tune in to hear Molly describe the value in creating discipline around your relationship with food and alcohol, and the lifelong impact this has on weight management. You’ll learn which foods naturally lessen hunger and cravings, and how to focus your thinking to regain contro...
2025-03-1324 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers267. 2 Mental Traps That Keep You StuckHave you ever felt frustrated asking yourself “Why can’t I lose weight?” It may seem like an innocent question, but it’s not helping you make progress. If you feel upset by your inability to reach your goal weight, it may be time to reconsider your thinking. On today’s podcast Molly points out two very common, but problematic, thought patterns that keep us stuck during a weight loss journey. You’ll learn how to spot these unhelpful habits, and correct them with focused questions. If you need some insight on how to get the scale moving back down again...
2025-03-0619 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers266. Minimizing DistractionsShould you be on a high protein diet to help with weight loss? What about weight training to create lean muscle mass? Google “weight loss” and you’ll be bombarded with a whole mess of conflicting trends that promise to solve the problem. There is a reason why social media influencers are so convincing, but how do you know if it’s the right approach for you? If you’re confused about what you should be doing with food and exercise to lose weight, today’s episode is just for you. Listen in to hear Molly explain what you need to cons...
2025-02-2718 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers265. What Is Mindful Eating?What does mindfulness have to do with eating and drinking less? Well, it’s not a skill that’s just reserved for people with a lot of self-control. In fact, the art of being mindfully aware of your food and alcohol intake is a habit that can be cultivated with some practice. Tune into today’s podcast to hear Molly explain 4 simple ways to bring more mindfulness into your relationship with food and alcohol. Hear why this one practice is crucial to permanently changing habits of overeating and overdrinking. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free tra...
2025-02-2023 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers264. The 4 Ps of Urge ManagementIn order to master food and alcohol cravings long term you need more than just willpower. On today’s podcast Molly explains how to separate thoughts from feelings when urges hit. She teaches how to feel in control when you experience cravings so you can end habits of mindless eating and drinking. Tune in to learn the 4 Ps of urge management, which include physical and mental preparation through daily practice. You’ll discover how easy it is to implement each of these 4 principles today, and begin to feel empowered in your relationship with food. To learn more about Molly’s prog...
2025-02-1316 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers263. How to Speed Up Weight LossIf you’re frustrated by slow progress with weight loss, you may need to adjust your perspective. Maybe you feel like you’re working really hard and not achieving the success you expect on the scale. This is a common problem many people deal with and it can be a huge distraction. On today’s podcast Molly explains the real reason you’re not losing weight quickly and what to do about it. If you want clear guidance on how to get the scale moving in the right direction, don’t skip this episode. To learn more about Molly’s program an...
2025-02-0619 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers262. How to Stop RuminatingAre you tired of all the mental chatter around food? On today’s episode Molly explains how ruminating is a natural habit that leads many people to overeat. You’ll learn how to gain control over your thinking, and manage cravings when you’re not physically hungry. If you’ve felt powerless to handle urges, and want to end mindless eating, this podcast episode will teach you a simple tool that you can implement immediately. To get instant access to Molly’s 5-day workshop “How to Lose Weight For the Last Time,” go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/workshop
2025-01-3025 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers259. [Listener Favorite] Fat Loss FoodsThis episode is a replay of one of our most popular shows. When it comes to losing weight, being in a calorie deficit matters, but it’s your food choices that determine how easily you burn fat (over muscle). Learning how to optimize fat loss by eating wisely also impacts hunger levels and cravings for sweets. Tune in to today’s podcast to hear Molly explain the science of fat loss, and what kinds of food will melt inches from your waistline. If you’re not losing weight, or stuck in a plateau, be sure to listen in while Molly...
2025-01-0914 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers258. [Listener Favorite] 4 Simple Steps for Weight LossToday we are bringing back one of Molly's most popular episodes. When it comes to shedding pounds, there are really only 4 steps to make it happen. On today’s podcast Molly keeps it super simple by telling you what actions matter most for inevitable weight loss. You’ll learn what to focus on, and what to dismiss, so your path toward a slimming size is clear and straightforward. If you’re struggling with making progress, or knowing what works to reach your goal weight, you don’t want to miss today’s discussion. To learn more about Molly's 5-Day Workshop "...
2025-01-0218 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers257. How to Ease Into New Year's ResolutionsNow is the perfect time to start easing into New Year’s resolutions so you don’t need to dramatically overhaul your diet or fitness come January 1. In this episode Molly explains why taking a gradual approach to changing your diet can lead to a more successful outcome. She offers some examples of how you can take baby steps now toward the goals you have for yourself next year, and why this makes the process so much easier. Listen to find out the 3 ways you can move closer to achieving your 2025 goals without making a huge effort to get ther...
2024-12-2615 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers256. Creating a Peaceful and Calm HolidayIf the holiday season feels rushed and stressful for you, Molly has some tips from her own personal journey to help you enjoy this time of year more. She shares 6 ways you can manage overwhelm, resentment, and busyness to create room for a peaceful end of the year. Tune in to learn why feeling obligated to other people can hinder you from connecting with yourself, and some daily practices to quiet your mind and body. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/
2024-12-1927 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers255. Cindy's Story of Weight Loss After MenopauseHave you ever thought that it’s too late to reach your goal weight? Maybe you believe you're just too old and that it’s too hard to figure out. On today’s podcast Molly interviews one of her clients, Cindy, who decided to change her relationship with food and alcohol. Tune in to hear how Cindy learned how to cut back on drinking and change habits of overeating to reach her ideal size. You’ll learn why past attempts at dieting never worked long term, and what’s different about Cindy’s new way of eating and drinking. To learn mor...
2024-12-1233 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers254. Your Game Plan For the Holidays Today Molly is sharing with you a seasonal workshop she taught inside her membership to help you get a handle on holiday eating. If you struggle with overindulging on holiday treats, and feel like it’s pointless to be intentional with your eating this time of year, this podcast may change your mind. Tune in to discover 3 key anchors to keep your eating and drinking on track, and ways to reframe self-defeating thoughts that sabotage progress. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/
2024-12-0538 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers253. Margarita's Story of Freedom From Sugar On today’s episode Molly interviews her former client, Margarita, about her experience inside the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s program. Margarita shares why she wanted to work with a coach to experience freedom in her relationship with food. Tune in to hear about the dramatic results she felt after taking a break from sugar. You’ll learn how Margarita, at the age of 50, started listening to her body and got below her ideal weight. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/
2024-11-2831 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers250. LeAnn's Story of 20 Pounds in 100 Days On today’s episode Molly interviews her client LeAnn about her experience losing weight through the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s program. LeAnn shares about her history of bingeing and how she struggled with overeating sweets. Tune in to hear about her experiment taking a 100-day break from sugar, and the important shift that kicked her weight loss into high gear. You’ll learn about the key skills LeAnn practiced to lose over 30 pounds, and the role life coaching played in her success. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzem...
2024-11-0730 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers249. Holiday Mindset Does it feel too hard to try and lose weight over the holidays? Perhaps you feel like you’re missing out if you don’t indulge in all your favorite seasonal goodies this time of year. Today’s podcast is sure to give you a fresh perspective on the holiday season. You’ll learn why overindulging in food and alcohol makes the season less, rather than more, enjoyable, and how to reframe your mindset. Molly shares the number one reason why you’re not making progress on your health goals, and why you don’t need to give up all the food...
2024-10-3126 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers248. Stop Second-Guessing The habit of second-guessing can really interfere with weight loss progress. On today’s podcast Molly points out all the sneaky ways this kind of thinking sabotages your efforts to feel and look your best. You’ll learn how self doubt makes losing weight harder than it needs to be, and often results in giving up prematurely. Tune it to find out the most common ways people second-guess weight loss, and what kind of perspective to adopt for success. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
2024-10-2426 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers247. Process Over Results Having a goal weight in mind can be part of what gets you motivated in the beginning of losing weight. But overly focusing on the scale can often undermine your ability to stay committed. On today’s podcast Molly explains why it is so much more valuable to focus on the process of losing weight over the result you’re seeking. You’ll learn about actionable steps to take everyday and how the step-by-step process is all you really need to think about to see results. If you’re someone who feels frustrated that the weight is not coming off, and...
2024-10-1721 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers246. 4-Step Food Detox If you’ve decided to take a break from certain foods and beverages, you’ll want to know some useful steps that help the process go smoothly. On this podcast Molly walks you through 4 essential guidelines when doing a food detox. You’ll learn what to expect, how to frame your thinking, and the way to evaluate your results. Tune in to figure out whether or not to include sensitive foods in your weight loss plan, and in what frequency. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
2024-10-1022 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers245. Should You Do a Food Detox? Taking a break from certain foods and beverages can be a useful tool in creating your ideal relationship with food and your body. But it’s not always a necessary step for weight loss. Join Molly today and learn the value in doing a food detox, and hear why she doesn’t recommend it as a weight loss tactic. You’ll hear the 3 reasons why you might benefit from a food detox, and when it makes sense to work into your long term plan for wellbeing. To learn more about Molly’s program and access her free trainings visit: https...
2024-10-0326 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers244. Trigger Foods We all have particular foods and beverages we tend to overeat or overdrink. When it feels hard to control yourself, or stop at a reasonable portion, you may be dealing with a trigger food. Tune into today’s podcast to learn how to identify trigger foods, and how they impact you physically and emotionally if you’re someone who is trying to lose weight. Molly helps you understand whether or not to include these foods and beverages as part of your weight loss plan, and how to feel more in control should you choose to have them. To learn more...
2024-09-2619 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers243. Story vs. Facts of Weight Loss If you’ve ever tried losing weight before you probably have some stories you believe about the process. Many of us hold onto beliefs about how hard it is to diet, how much willpower is required, and how incapable we feel about being able to achieve our goals. In today’s episode Molly explains the difference between the true facts of losing weight, and the optional stories we think about it. You’ll learn how coaching plays a role in helping you stay committed, and how to let go of limiting beliefs that stand between you and your ideal weight...
2024-09-1926 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers235. Fat Loss Foods When it comes to losing weight, being in a calorie deficit matters, but it’s your food choices that determine how easily you burn fat (over muscle). Learning how to optimize fat loss by eating wisely also impacts hunger levels and cravings for sweets. Tune in to today’s podcast to hear Molly explain the science of fat loss, and what kinds of food will melt inches from your waistline. If you’re not losing weight, or stuck in a plateau, be sure to listen in while Molly explains her favorite foods for fat loss. To learn more about the We...
2024-07-2514 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers233. Wheat Belly with Dr. William Davis Today Molly is joined by Dr. William Davis, a cardiologist and author of The Wheat Belly books. He is an expert at understanding the connection between gut health and modern ailments. In today’s conversation Molly and Dr. Davis discuss the role of diet in restoring health and addressing health conditions. Learn: The inflammatory impact of wheat and sugar on the body. Why it feels hard to stop eating certain foods. The reason why modern weight loss drugs don’t solve the problem longterm. About Dr. Davis: Dr. Davis is the New York Times bestselling auth...
2024-07-1143 min
Weight Loss for Food-Lovers230. Emotional Satisfaction Some diets claim that we need to treat food just as fuel. But when you deny the pleasure in eating for the sake of weight loss, you miss out on an important component of sustainable results. Today on the podcast Molly explains the 3 ways we are meant to be emotionally satisfied with eating. You’ll learn how your ideal relationship with food can be even more fulfilling if you address these key areas at every meal. To learn more about Molly’s monthly membership program, and try it for free, go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
2024-06-2015 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers228. Improve Your Relationships with Sara Payne Today Molly is joined by Sara Payne, a Master-Certified life coach who helps people build rock-solid relationships. She is an expert at helping people understand resentment and use it to address deeper needs. In today’s conversation Molly and Sara discuss tension that arises in relationships when one person decides to change their eating or drinking habits. Learn: How to accept differences in relationships so you can grow together, rather than apart. What feeling resentful is all about, and how to identify what you really want. Ways to connect with those you love, beyond eating and drinking to...
2024-06-0630 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers227. Your Habit Brain Changing habits of mindless eating and drinking is easier once you understand the way the brain works. On today’s episode Molly explains the way habits form in your mind, and how to break the cycle. By learning the role of your thoughts and feelings in urges to eat and drink, you will understand how to be more in control around food and alcohol. Discover how mindless habits are reinforced and how to get rid of them permanently. To find out more about Molly’s signature coaching program, go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/
2024-05-3033 minWeight Loss for Food-LoversSpecial Book Offer Molly is offering a free, signed copy of her new book Decoding Your Emotional Appetite to the first 50 listeners who rate and review her podcast on Apple Podcasts. To participate in this special opportunity, go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weight-loss-for-food-lovers/id1500464977 and scroll down to the reviews section of the page. Tap the appropriate stars to rate the show, then the button to write a review. Take a screen shot of your review and email it to info@mollyzemek.com and Molly will send you a free signed copy of her book. Thanks in advance for...
2024-05-3001 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers226. Rewriting Your Dictionary with Kari Langkamp Today Molly is joined by Kari Langkamp, a Certified life coach who also writes a biweekly advice column. She is an expert at helping people see their limiting beliefs, so that they can be more empowered in relationships and decision making. In today’s conversation Molly and Kari discuss how the words we use to describe ourselves and our situations can greatly influence our experience. Learn: How to identify all or nothing thinking in your vocabulary. Ways to think about what’s best for you right now. 3 powerful questions to expand your thinking and feel more empowered.
2024-05-2330 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers225. Rethinking Failure There is no such thing as failure when you’re trying to create your ideal relationship with food and your body. Through the process of aligning with your body, and discovering how to help it feel its best, there will inevitably be setbacks. On today’s show Molly describes how to rethink “failed attempts” as part of the curriculum of learning more about yourself and what you need. You will discover why failing along the way is a necessary part of the journey. To learn more about Molly’s signature coaching program, visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/
2024-05-1629 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers224. Losing Baby Weight with Corey Pickett Today Molly is joined by Corey Pickett, a Certified life coach who helps moms lose the baby weight for good. Through Corey’s own journey she discovered why sustainable weight loss is about so much more than just eating and exercising right. She and Molly discuss why many moms struggle with night time cravings, and what to do about it. Learn: Why dieting rules make it hard to maintain weight loss. The role fasting plays in learning to connect with your body. How to find “me” time without overeating. About Corey: Corey coaches clients 1-1 in her...
2024-05-0924 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers223. Binge Eating If you’ve ever struggled with binge eating, this episode will help you better understand that habit and break out of the cycle. It’s easy to feel a sense of shame when it comes to overeating this way, but today Molly will help you make sense of bingeing so you can better understand yourself. Through self-awareness you can learn how to address the needs that trigger this form of eating, and support yourself in learning new ways to cope with your emotions. To learn more about Molly’s new book go to https://www.mollyzemek.com/book
2024-05-0239 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers222. 7 Ways to Stay Committed On today’s podcast Molly shares a training she created inside her digital course on how to stay committed to your weight loss goal. If you’re someone who needs motivation to stay on track with your weight loss goal, listen to the new ways Molly encourages her clients to rethink commitment. You’ll learn why feeling and looking your best is about so much more than simply tracking calories and eating healthy. To learn more about Molly’s new book go to https://www.mollyzemek.com/book
2024-04-2540 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers219. Thought Deviations Thoughts motivate all the actions we take. When it comes to overeating, there are particular reasons why we choose to dismiss the body’s signals of hunger and satiety and respond to our emotional appetite. On today’s podcast Molly explains how thought deviations encourage us to focus more on food and less on our body when cravings kick in. You’ll learn how thought deviations are rooted in a diet mentality, the common ones many of us believe, and why these patterns of thinking are not “errors” but old beliefs that need to be challenged. To learn more about Moll...
2024-04-0421 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers218. Extra Eating If the idea of going on another diet feels too daunting, it may be simpler to just uncover the extra eating. Instead of changing what you eat, clearing out your pantry of “bad” foods, or adopting a new fitness routine, this approach makes the process of weight loss more manageable. In today’s conversation, Molly gives you a powerful question to ask that will help you pinpoint and solve instances of mindless eating. By being aware of situations when you engage in extra eating you can more easily solve for them. To learn more about Molly's new book, go to ht...
2024-03-2821 minWeight Loss for Food-LoversReframing Self Sabotage with Kathryn Green Today Molly is joined by Kathryn Green, a Master-certified life coach who specializes in helping people become aware of societal and self-imposed limits. One of Molly’s personal coaches, Kathryn guides her clients to see possibility and harness personal empowerment. Learn: Why you should entertain your personal yearning for something different. How fear and intuition are different, and how to respond to both. The way to reframe self sabotage and cultivate self-compassion. About Kathryn: Kathryn is the owner and head coach of Reclaim the True You empowerment coaching. She works with clients 1-1 to help reshape self pe...
2024-03-2635 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers217. Stop Thinking About Weight Loss Are you fed up with giving so much thought and energy to weight loss? Sometimes focusing for too long on losing weight can be counterproductive. On today’s podcast Molly explains how fixating on weight loss as your main goal can actually work against your efforts to shed pounds. She explains how to shift your thinking in a way that makes it easier to feel and look better without focusing too much on the scale. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lovers membership, go to https://www.mollyzemek.com/course and for Molly’s new book head...
2024-03-2119 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers216. How Tracy Lost 20 Pounds and Stopped Drinking Today Molly interviews her client Tracy, a busy working mom who struggled with eating and drinking as a way to cope with her stressful life. Tracy shares her experience going through the Weight Loss for Food Lovers program, and the surprising reason she decided to give up drinking wine. You’ll hear how Tracy’s habit of putting her own needs last fueled the habit of mindless eating, and the way she overcame cravings for pizza. Molly describes the setbacks Tracy faced along the way, and how she successfully lost weight by learning through failure. To learn more about Moll...
2024-03-1445 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers215. Creating More Pleasure Without Food and Alcohol What if you could feel even better at midlife than you did as a young adult? What if the pleasure you feel in your body now is only a fraction of how good you can feel? By unlearning old habits of mindless eating and drinking you can turn your life from black and white into technicolor. Today Molly explains the 3 phases of outgrowing old habits and cultivating a more pleasurable life. To learn more about Molly’s new book and her monthly membership, visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com
2024-03-0729 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers213. Why I Keep Choosing Not to Drink In this beautiful episode, we hear Molly’s very personal story of how her relationship with alcohol evolved from being a certified sommelier to someone who no chooses not to drink. Discover: The surprising toll that daily drinking took on Molly’s mental and physical health as a young mom. The courageous conversation Molly had with her kids about her decision to stop drinking. Why drinking is what Molly considers a “big domino” in terms of achieving and sustaining your ideal weight. To learn more about getting help from Molly in her signature Stop Overdrinking program, visit: https...
2024-02-2237 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers211. Busy Mom's Guide to Eating and Drinking Less Part 2 Today Molly continues her discussion on how busy moms can develop mindful and eating habits, without making drastic changes to their already overcommitted schedules. Molly walks listeners through 7 small steps to take to feel more empowered and heightened well being on a daily basis. On this episode Molly covers how people pleasing and high expectations prevent moms from addressing their own needs, and ways to think differently about what it means to be a “good mom.”
2024-02-0832 minWeight Loss for Food-LoversUsing Pain As Fuel With Derick Johnson On today’s podcast Molly talks with US Army Veteran and Coach Derick Johnson about lessons learned from a tumultuous childhood, and how he taught himself to thrive rather than just survive in his life. Molly and Derick discuss strategies for using pain and discomfort as a catalyst for growth, and the power of learning to release emotions. Tune in to hear how accessing your inner child can lessen compulsive eating and drinking, and allow you to experience a life of more sustained pleasure. To learn more about Derick, head to http://fitwithderick.com or @Fitwithderick2 on Instagram.
2024-01-3039 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers209. Why Slow Weight Loss is Better Feeling like you’re not making enough progress with weight loss? Frustrated that the scale isn’t going down fast enough? Today’s episode addresses the reasons why many of us are in a rush to lose weight fast, and the downside to this approach. Molly explains why losing weight quickly sets you up to fail long term, and how slow weight loss can be more enjoyable. Listen in to learn the 5 reasons slow is better when it comes to fat loss and seeing the scale go down. To access Molly's free 3-day course, head to https://www.mollyzemek.com/fr
2024-01-2523 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers208. 3 Signs You're Undereating Ever wondered if you’re eating too little on your weight loss journey? On today’s episode Molly tells you 3 signs to look out for if you’re undereating. You’ll find out why it can be easy to consume too few calories, even if that was never your intention. Tune in today to learn how undereating can be part of the normal process of understanding the natural language of your body, and how to make sense of negative feedback. To learn more about Molly's new book, go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/book
2024-01-1832 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers207. How to Reset Your Eating One of the biggest obstacles to reaching your goal weight, or learning how to drink less alcohol, is figuring out how to reset after a setback. Today Molly will teach the one key skill, called focusing, which will help you get back on track after a moment, day or prolonged period of mindless eating or drinking. Once you master the art of hyper focusing, your ability to pivot after a bout of overeating or overdrinking will strengthen exponentially. To connect with Molly for more help, go to www.mollyzemek.com to schedule a free 30-minute discovery call.
2024-01-1123 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers204. How to End the Yo-Yo Cycle If you find yourself going on and off diets every year, or taking breaks from drinking only to fall back into your old habits again, you might feel like it’s an inevitable pattern. Today’s podcast addresses the reasons many people get stuck in a yo-yo cycle, and feel resigned to never solving the struggle of overeating or overdrinking. Molly explains the key shifts that need to happen to pull yourself out and begin creating long-term success. To learn more about enrolling in Molly’s new membership program, go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course
2023-12-2127 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers200. Holiday Weight Loss Q&A On this episode Molly answers your most frequently asked questions about losing weight over the holidays. Wondering whether you should even try and lose weight during vacation? Curious about how to handle cravings around your favorite holiday treats? Maybe you just need some help getting back on track after indulging a bit too much. Molly offers her best wisdom for creating the experience you want while celebrating. Tune and listen to the 3 pieces of advice Molly offered her husband about handling urges over their holiday trip, and the easy way he lost 15 pounds in two months.
2023-11-2341 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers199. Why You're Afraid To Cut Back on Drinking Today’s podcast is for anyone who secretly wants to drink less, but can’t imagine how to make it happen. On today’s show Molly tells her own story of wanting to cut back on drinking, but being too afraid to take action. She explains the common reasons why many of her clients initially feel afraid to change their relationship with alcohol. By exploring what’s beneath the fear to drink less, Molly helps listeners feel more empowered to decide how to move forward.
2023-11-1623 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers171. 6 Pieces of Key Wisdom Weight loss is not the only reward that comes from learning how to manage your mind around food and reconnect with your body. Today Molly shares the key wisdom learned from one of her clients during the process of reaching their ideal size. If you thought seeing the scale drop was the best part of losing weight, tune in to hear what one of Molly’s clients learned as the result of their own transformation.
2023-05-0414 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers169. How to Interpret the Scale Is the scale your best friend or your worst enemy? Too many of us place far too much importance on the scale as a barometer of success. On today’s podcast Molly shed’s light on how to reframe your thinking about the scale. Learn what old beliefs are undermining your ability to stay consistent and get to your goal weight.
2023-04-2025 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers168. Travel Toolkit for Maintenance Want to know how to maintain your weight loss and still enjoy vacation? On today’s episode Molly gives you her 10 best tips for staying in control of your eating while traveling. You’ll learn how to be flexible with your food plan and adjust your perspective for success on any trip.
2023-04-1321 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers167. How to Unwind Without Food If you’re an overachiever who thrives on staying busy, you don’t want to miss this episode. Many of us are conditioned to believe we need to hustle, produce and constantly achieve to be successful. Then in the absence of work or external validation, we eat to feel better. On today’s podcast, Molly tells her own story of learning how to work less and care for herself more.
2023-04-0625 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers166. How to Minimize Urges Did you know there are ways to lessen the cravings you have for food? On today’s podcast, Molly explains what triggers the desire to eat when we’re not hungry and how to increase your bandwidth for handling urges in the moment. If you want to make weight loss easier and more enjoyable, you don’t want to miss this episode.
2023-03-3022 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers164. How to Stop Car Snacking Noshing on snacks during long or short car trips can be a habitual pattern of overeating for some people. Tune into today’s podcast to understand the role food plays when you overeat in the car. Molly walks through how to deal with urges to snack and the process for creating a plan for success.
2023-03-1618 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers163. Crisis Eating Do you find yourself compulsively eating when you’re managing stressful situations? There are reasons why we mindlessly turn to food to deal with difficult life events. On today’s episode, Molly helps you make sense of why crisis eating happens and how to change your response.
2023-03-0922 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers162. Repurposing Desire What role is food and alcohol playing in your life now? If you can’t imagine yourself not snacking or turning to that glass of wine every evening, it might be time to consider your deepest desires. Overeating can mask your need for personal fulfillment, and turn into a vicious habit. In this episode, Molly teaches you how to repurpose that desire for the next bite to help you feel more genuinely satisfied.
2023-03-0219 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers161. 7 Steps of Recommitment There are particular seasons when it’s easy to get into a rut of mindless eating. But the process of recommitting to weight loss can be boiled down to 7 clear steps. On today’s show, Molly explains each of these key steps so you know exactly how to get back on track with achieving your goal.
2023-02-2315 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers160. Eating for Relief Eating for relief after a stressful situation is a common habit of overeating. On this show, Molly explains how the habit happens and why you might turn to food to feel better. She also teaches you how to change your approach to stress, and ways you can manage the heightened emotions involved with difficult experiences.
2023-02-1612 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers159. How to Stop the Drama There is no doubt that losing weight requires effort. But when you spend your limited energy on unnecessary drama, it makes it much harder to reach your ideal weight. On today’s podcast Molly helps you identify what weight loss drama sounds like and how to keep your focus on the process of achieving results.
2023-02-0917 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers158. The Emotional Burden of Overeating If you’re putting off weight loss because you think it will be too hard, you need to consider the burden that comes with overeating. Molly explains the weight of physical and emotional discomfort when we choose to perpetuate the old habits of mindless eating. If you need motivation to kick start your commitment to losing weight this year, you don’t want to miss this episode.
2023-02-0215 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers157. Your Long Term Goal To successfully lose weight (and actually keep it off) you have to stop thinking about weight loss as a finite goal. On today’s podcast Molly explains how to reframe your thinking and consider the long-term habits and mindset shift necessary to make weight loss permanent.
2023-01-2619 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers156. Radical Clarity Radical clarity comes when you learn how to intimately trust yourself and honor your body. It makes the process of weight loss happen easily and naturally. On today’s show Molly discusses how to understand your body’s unique physical and emotional language. She gives specific questions you can ask yourself to clarify what you need to be in your ideal body, and how to genuinely satisfy your needs without extra eating.
2023-01-1916 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers155. The Power of Intention Making your new year’s goal a reality is fully possible once you understand the power of setting intentions. On today’s episode Molly explains the 3 step process of how to manifest your dreams, and shares a personal story of her own success path. The path to achieving whatever you want this year is about to get much clearer.
2023-01-1231 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers154. 5 Ways to Start Feeling Better When you’re stuck in the cycle of mindless eating it’s easy to feel discouraged and want to give up. But feeling better right now is possible with a few small tweaks to your mindset. On today’s episode Molly teaches 5 easy ways to get back to feeling good, so that you don’t give up on yourself and go back for more food.
2023-01-0512 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers152. How to Break the Habit of Overeating In order to reach your goal weight and actually sustain it, you need to understand how you created the habit of eating too much for your ideal size. Once you figure out the reasons it feels so hard to stop eating, it’s much easier to figure out how to break the habit. In this episode Molly explains why there is nothing wrong with you, and how having more willpower is not necessary for change.
2022-12-2235 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers151. 2 Keys for Holiday Weight Loss Losing weight over the month of December is a powerful way to create an experience of peace and joy for yourself. But if you’re thinking you need to follow a restrictive diet to make it happen, you’re wrong. On today’s episode Molly shares two important ways to make weight loss happen over the holidays, without giving up treats you love.
2022-12-1514 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers148. Special Event Planning 2.0 You can create inevitable success in situations when you’re tempted to overeat when you have the right kind of plan in place. To shift from mindlessness around food to intentional choices requires practice and asking yourself important questions ahead of time. In this episode Molly lays out how to level up your planning in very specific ways.
2022-11-2429 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers147. The Triad of Freedom Around Food When you’re entrenched in the habit of overeating it’s easy to feel powerless around food. But it’s possible to create ease and joy as you lose weight if you first learn what’s holding you back. On today’s episode Molly describes the 3 foundational pieces to feel free and empowered with food.
2022-11-1721 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers146. Why Willpower Doesn't Work Many people believe that weight loss requires having enough willpower to resist food. That you just need to be disciplined and strict on a diet, and you can get to your goal weight. On today’s podcast Molly describes how relying on willpower sets you up to fail long term at reaching your ideal size. She explains the 3 things that make losing weight harder, and how to change them.
2022-11-1030 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers145. Joy of Missing Out Food lovers often fear they’re missing out if they can’t eat all the delicious things available. But what if there is actually more joy in missing out? Today’s podcast explores the pleasure in eating and drinking less. Molly describes the joy she discovered when she changed her relationship with food. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
2022-11-0322 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers144. How to Not Give Up Over the Holidays Many of us give up on weight loss over the holidays. But what if it's actually easier to have the holiday experience you want without overeating? On today’s show Molly gives her key tips for enjoying your body and food even more while you celebrate. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
2022-10-2734 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers143. Food Lover's Manifesto Being at a slim size without giving up delicious food is not something reserved for naturally thin people. Anyone can learn the principles of how to maximize pleasure from food while still feeling good in their body. Today Molly outlines the parameters for how to achieve this. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
2022-10-2019 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers142. The Rules of Dieting How many times have you fallen into the trap of a diet mentality? Old school rules for how to lose weight only set you up to fail long term. Today on the podcast Molly calls out the basic rules of dieting and explains why they don’t work. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
2022-10-1331 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers141. Mourning the Loss of Food When your love language is food you often tune out the language of your body. Building a new relationship with food, when you’re interested in eating less, often involves mourning the loss of the food that’s off the table. On today’s episode Molly explains how to make sense of this mourning phase and how it’s a beautiful opportunity. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
2022-10-0622 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers140. Your Emotional Appetite When your emotional appetite suprpasses your physical hunger, it’s easy to eat more than your body needs for your ideal size. On today’s podcast Molly explains how to understand your emotional appetite and what leads it to grow and shrink. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
2022-09-2916 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers139. The 3 Cs of Weight Loss The 3 Cs of weight loss are what separate a sustainable weight loss plan, from a quick-fix diet. Molly explains each of these Cs, and why they are essential to becoming a thinner version of yourself as a food lover. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
2022-09-2228 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers138. Weight Loss Q&A Recently Molly hosted a live Q&A session and answered all your questions about weight loss. Listen to this replay where she explains how to handle a partner who eats a lot, how to balance exercise and increased hunger, and ways to create pleasure beyond food. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book
2022-09-1529 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers137. The Secret to Be Naturally Slim Did you know you already have what it takes to be naturally slim as a food lover? It may seem hard to believe if you’ve believed you’ll always be overweight, and will never have enough discipline. But today Molly shares with you the secret. To enroll in the September course go to: www.mollyzemek.com/course
2022-09-0820 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers136. Bonus: How to Recommit to Losing Weight Are you struggling with how to recommit to losing weight? Maybe you’re stuck in the pattern of eating too much but don’t know how to get motivated. In this episode Molly teaches two ways to get back on track. To sign up for her free training go to: www.mollyzemek.com/3day
2022-09-0513 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers135. Data Vs. Drama There are facts around what it takes to lose weight and keep it off. Then there is the story we tell about our ability to do what it takes. On today’s podcast Molly explains the difference between data versus drama with weight loss. She sheds light on why it’s easy to get stuck when you focus on the wrong one.
2022-09-0123 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers132. Screw It Mentality Many food lovers struggle with how to handle a “screw it” attitude around food. But this mentality, believing it doesn’t matter if you overeat, is a common pattern of thinking that can be changed. Today Molly teaches how to identify this “thought error” and how to stop giving into it.
2022-08-1832 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers131. Diminishing Return on Pleasure It’s easy to believe that you can never have too much of a good thing. Many people think “more is better” when it comes to delicious food, too. But is it? Molly explains how this common thought error actually leads to less pleasure instead of more with food.
2022-08-1125 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers130. Anxious Eating Feeling anxious and overeating can go hand and hand for some people. Understanding why this happens and knowing how to change the habit are the topics of today’s podcast. Molly explains how turning to food to lessen anxiousness usually just makes it worse.
2022-08-0431 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers129. Free Food Are you someone who finds it hard to turn down free food? On today’s show Molly unravels why this particular desire seems so strong, and what the true value is by consuming it. She offers 5 powerful questions to ask yourself when you don’t want to miss out on gratuitous edibles.
2022-07-2819 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers128. What I Eat On today’s show Molly takes listeners through a day in the life of her eating plan. She compares her relationship to food now to what it used to be, and explains why her current way of eating is by far her favorite. Tune in to hear her weekly splurges and conscious choices with food.
2022-07-2131 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers127. The Battle with Drinking Whether or not to drink is a complicated decision for many people. When it comes to feeling empowered around how much you consume, it’s important to examine the relationship you have now through the lens of your thoughts and feelings. On today’s show Molly explains how to let go of the battle and step into freedom around alcohol.
2022-07-1433 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers126. Slowing Down When you believe reaching your goal weight is the ultimate measure of success, it’s easy to rush through weight loss. But there are negative consequences to speeding up the process. On today’s show Molly explains how slowing down is more productive for sustainable results.
2022-07-0724 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers125. Why You're Bored Feeling bored while losing weight is not an uncommon experience, or one to avoid. On today’s show Molly lists 4 reasons why boredom occurs when we change our relationship with food and our bodies trim down. She describes how to reframe boredom and turn it into a useful opportunity for growth.
2022-06-3031 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers123. Male Burnout with Dex Randall Burnout among high-achieving men can lead to overeating and drinking as a way to cope. On today’s episode Molly has a conversation with Master coach Dex Randall to hear his story of overcoming burnout and how he helps other men recognize the signs and the steps to recovery.
2022-06-1630 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers122. Becoming Visible: Charlotte's Story On today’s show Molly interviews Charlotte, a client who completed the 12-week online course. Charlotte shares what the process of weight loss was like, how she navigated fear around revealing her thinner body, and what is challenging about being a school teacher and staying committed to conscious eating.
2022-06-0941 minWeight Loss for Food-Lovers118. A Personal A-ha Molly tells a story about an experience when she tried to lose 4 pounds and unknowingly shifted into deprivation thinking. She explains the rebound effect of feeling restricted and how she navigated the situation to stay on track and in control around food.
2022-05-1225 min