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We Are Losing ItEpisode 68: 2026 GoalsHappy New Year! We are calling it now... 2026 is going to be an EPIC year for both of us (and you too!)!This year, our goals are quite different from 2025. We had a lot of change last year, which has us shifting what's important to us. Not only that, but for the first time in a long time... our goals are very different from each others. Hopefully hearing us talk about our goals will help you figure yours out too! Tune in and listen. And make sure you reach out to let us know what y...
2026-01-1348 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 67: 2025 Wrap-UpWe made it through another year! Thank you all for joining us. We are so grateful for each and every one of you!This year we decided to do our end of the year wrap up a little differently with more of a casual conversation. Our one main takeaway for everyone... It is ok if you didn't hit all (or any lol) of your goals. Don't be so hard on yourself! It's now time to start thinking about 2026 and what you want to get out of it. You get to write the story, so...
2025-12-1641 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 66: People Pleasing & The HolidaysThe holiday season is upon us! This can bring a lot of anxiety for some... Honestly, for most. Now is the time to start navigating how to handle some of the tough situations. Most people in the weight loss community are people pleasers by nature. It's what we've always done. But it doesn't typically serve us. The healthiest thing you can do for yourself this holiday season is remove yourself from the role of people pleaser! It is ok to take a pass on Aunt Suzie's world famous pie (unless it's incredible and you REALLY wa...
2025-12-0226 min
Bariatrics and GLP-1's for Busy People with Rob DiMedioThe Bariatric Guide to Eating Out Without Derailing Your Weight LossGRAB OUR HOLIDAY GUIDE! https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/m6Ot7h9hcpAMXduDEy4JIn this episode, I sat down with chefs Steph Mitchell and Justy Martinez to tackle one of the biggest challenges after bariatric surgery — dining out without derailing your progress. We got real about how restaurant menus can wreck your goals, why meal prep is your secret weapon, and how to handle social situations without feeling like the “weird eater” at the table. Steph and Justy dropped so many pro tips for making meals at home just as craveable as takeou...
2025-11-2044 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 65: 2025 Retreat Wrap UpOur 2025 Retreat has come to an end, and our cups are so full! There is something to be said for a weekend of shared sisterhood. Meeting internet strangers on Thursday and heading home Sunday afternoon with 5 new friends and accountability partners. We are truly humbled and blessed!Thank you to the women that made the journey and trusted in us to deliver an informative and fun filled weekend. We are so grateful for you! We are looking forward to the next one. We have an idea in mind and can't wait to share it with you!
2025-10-1426 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 64: Losing It While Finding Yourself, with Noelle DawsonWe've all been there before. The dreaded weight regain! Sometimes it sneaks up on you and sometimes you see it coming but can't seem to stop it. We had a great conversation with Noelle Dawson about her incredible story of losinga significant amount of weight naturally, only to gain it all back and then ultimately decide to go forward with weight loss surgery. We talked about everything from our struggles with losing weight, to GLP-1 meds, skin removal surgery and everything in between. Noelle has round 1 of skin removal in 2019 and is in Mexico for round 2 as t...
2025-09-3050 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 63: 2025 6 Month Goal Checkin Can you believe that we are already more than halfway through the year??! We have both been super busy lately... but not too busy to sit down and review where we are with the goals we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year.We discovered that not all goals are going to be met this year, and that is ok! What is important is that we are still striving for them. It's ok to pivot, or drop a goal that no longer serves you. A LOT can happen in 365 days, and what is mo...
2025-08-0529 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 62: Our GLP-1 Journey: Zepbound We know GLP-1 meds are still a hot topic, so wanted to share our journey with you all. We both came to the decision to start taking Zepbound after coming off Mounjaro in 2023. Tune in and listen to why we chose to start Zepbound, what method we are using and what we hope to achieve. In this episode, we also discuss what we learned from Mounjaro just a few years ago to help us prepare for part 2 of this journey. We both spoke to our doctors and explained what we were hoping to ach...
2025-06-1735 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 61: The Importance Of Community With Bari-BestiezWe often talk about how much we lean on each other for support. We both agree that there is no way we would have been successful in this journey without each leaning on each other and the weight loss community.When we went to the JBY award show last month, we met Nina & Pam and we instantly connected. This sparked a lot of conversation around the need for community and a support system. It doesn't matter if you're in the early stages of your journey or several years out, this episode is for everyone. ...
2025-05-131h 15
We Are Losing ItEpisode 60: Quarterly Goal Check-inIf you've been following us for a while you know that we take our goals very seriously. Every year, rather than making resolutions, we set attainable goals for ourselves. We know that when we don't check in on our goals, we tend to let them slide. So tune in and listen as we talk through the goals we set back in January.As always, we aren't hitting them all out of the park. And that's ok! We know we have plenty of time before the end of the year to get back on track.
2025-04-2930 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 59: Summer Ready with Rob DiMedioWe loved having Rob on our show in the past, and knew it was definitely time to have him on again! Last time we discussed the "bers" and handling heading into the holiday season. This time, we're tackling a different season... SUMMER!Summer has it's challenges for all of us and sometimes for different reasons. Listen along as we discuss some of those reasons, and how we plan to handle it. Take it a step further and sign up for Rob's Summer School! Never heard of Rob before? Rob is a NASM and NLCA Certified C...
2025-03-2559 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 58: Retreat AnnouncementIf you follow us on Instagram, you may have heard about the retreat we are hosting in October. If this is something you may be interested in, tune in to this episode!We are looking forward to a weekend of sisterhood, learning and fun! This health and wellness weekend will be exactly what is needed leading into the holiday season!Registration opens April 1st on a first come first serve basis. Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle.@we.a...
2025-03-1140 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 57: Sex & Intimicy After WeightlossAfter losing a lot of weight, you go through a lot of changes. Everything from your body, the excess skin, your mind and how you view your body. The way you think someone else may view your new body. While you were losing weight you were thinking of how great it will be once the weight is off. Except it doesn't always work that way. Whether you're single, married, or with a long-time partner... insecurities will likely pop up. You may even regret losing the weight because you feel less sexy or desirable. We've both be...
2025-02-181h 10
We Are Losing ItEpisode 56: What We Eat While In MaintenanceWe get a lot of questions about what we eat in a day. So, we thought we would record an episode to talk about what types of things we meal prep from week to week. We also talked a bit about how that has changed over the years and how we got to this maintenance stage, making small changes in what we eat daily. If you're feeling lost about what types of things you should prep, give this episode a listen. And if you don't already, follow us on instagram to see what we're prepping we...
2025-01-141h 04
We Are Losing ItEpisode 55: Saying Goodbye To 2024 & Creating Goals For 2025It's a new year, which means we should set new year resolutions, right? NOPE! But we should at least chart a path of how we want our year to go. So rather than setting an unrealistic resolution, look to your past and plan for your future. What went well for you in 2024, what would you like to see for yourself in 2025. And we're not just talking about the scale... but rather what do YOU want for yourself? If you've been following us for a while, you know that we are goal driven. Every year we set goals, a...
2024-12-3136 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 54: To have bariatric surgery or not to have bariatric surgeryMost of you know that Steph had weight loss surgery and Justy didin't. But we both lost over 100 pounds. We took similar paths, had similar results, but just that one very big difference.You might be struggling with the thought of having bariatric surgery. Or may be you just wonder what makes people choose to do it? If so, this is the episode for you! We brought on Eric Hinkle to discuss what made him finally decide to have bariatric surgery after going through the program 3 times.A little about Eric... he is a r...
2024-12-241h 09
We Are Losing ItEpisode 53: The Importance of Lymphatic MassageWhen they say you learn something new everyday, they weren't kidding! We learned enough in this one episode to get us through the next month, at least!It was our pleasure to have Summer Maiden as a guest to talk about the importance of lymphatic massages. We learned so much about the process and why lymphatic massages aren't just for post surgery or folks with lipedema or lymphedema. Lymphatic massages are actually recommended for everybody as a way to help rid yourself of toxins that need to drain from your body. It was all very interesting, and...
2024-12-101h 11
We Are Losing ItEpisode 52: December Movement ChallengeDecember is the month where we struggle the most with motivation. We know this after years of letting it sneak up on us. So this year we decided to get ahead of it.Justy is cleared to go back to the gym to workout as of December 1st, so what better way to send her off than with a challenge. This challenge will help keep us in line, with a goal in mind. If you want to hear more about the challenge, want to join us in the challenge or just want to hear our m...
2024-11-2643 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 51: Body Composition with Jamie MillsWe had the pleasure of hosting Jamie Mills @thesleeveddietitian on Instagram & Tik Tok for a discussion on body composition. Honestly, that’s the short version of the topic. In reality, we talked GLP-1 usage, baby weight, body scans, and tracking food (or not!). As most of you know, we struggle with knowing how much should we be eating to fuel our bodies properly for the changes we want to see. Neither of us plan to enter a body building contest, but we do want to lose a bit more fat while gaining muscle. We tracked food religiously onl...
2024-11-121h 13
We Are Losing ItEpisode 50: Justy's Skin Removal Round 2It feels like just yesterday that Justy was approaching her first round of skin removal surgery! But in reality that was 1 1/2 years ago... and she just had her second round!Listen in as Justy tells it all. From what she was having done, and why to fantastic care she received all along the way as she straveled to Mexico and back for her second surgery.Medical tourism is quite contaversial. And we get it, there is good and bad out there! But the same can be said for right here in the USA. Justy also...
2024-11-0557 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 49: 2024 Goal Check-in "The Home Stretch"I swear we had the slowest January ever... then BAM! It's almost November! What the heck??Either way, we have goals! We set these goals at the beginning of the year and didn't want to "set it and forget it". Life is lifing for everyone, but it literally only takes a few minutes to take a look at what you set for yourself and see where you stand. But this isn't a time to beat yourself up if you're not smashing your goals. Listen in as we talk about what goals we are hitting, and w...
2024-10-2245 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 48: Unexpected Benefits of Weight LossWhen we set out on our weight loss journey, the expectation was to lose weight. This was well before we knew enough to realize that it really was going to be a journey of so much more!Are there NSVs along the way, sure! We can wrap a hotel towel around ourselves. We no longer need seatbelt extenders. We can fit on amusement park rides... these are all GREAT benefits of weight loss. But we did not expect our lives to change in other ways. For our confidence to build the way it did. They s...
2024-09-1753 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 47: Navigating Bumps In The RoadWe all know what it's like when "life is lifing"! It seems like there is always a bump in the road throwing us off our game. But what we found is how we navigate those bumps can make ALL the difference.Listen as we talk through the bumps we know are coming and the ones we don't. Both need to be handled, but may take a different approach. Even the bumps we plan for could pivot and take a turn. One thing we know for sure is that we can't let our old all or n...
2024-09-0337 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 46: 6 Month Goal Check-UpIt's that time of year where we take a moment to pause and re-evaluate our goals for the year. At this point, we are more than halfway through the year! Can you believe it??If we didn't pause, evaluate and possibly pivot, we run the risk of derailing our progress. And we always say, we didn't come this far to only come this far! We worked our asses off (literally lol) to get to maintenance and a confident state in our life. That being said, we took a moment to reflect. If you haven't done t...
2024-08-1330 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 45: Filling Your Own CupLet's face it, we all get busy and tend to lose ourselves a bit, especially women! We're mother's, wives, career driven, athletes, goal oriented... you name it! When you're trying to spin all of these plates in the air, it's easy to forget to fill your own cup!We just spent a week together primitive backpack camping in Virginia with wild ponies and mountains. We collected and filtered creek water, cut our own fire wood and got a fire going with damp wood. There was plenty of hammock relaxation, laughs and good conversation. We hiked about 15 miles...
2024-07-3041 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 44: Struggling With Body ImageIt's funny how we can go our whole life as an obese person, hating our bodies. Thinking, if only I could lose this weight, I would be so happy and I would look great! Well, 100+ pounds gone for both of us, and even after skin removal... we still struggle with body image. For Steph, she has a lot of loose skin on her arms, and her belly apron causes rashes when she exercises. For Justy, she doesn't like her legs and has some back fat that appeared after some regain. So it looks as though ou...
2024-07-021h 01
We Are Losing ItEpisode 43: Maintaining Weight After Stopping A GLP-1GLP-1 Medication has been all the rave over the last 2 years. Luckily Justy and I got our hands on some back in 2022. We both took Mounjaro and have been off of it for a year now. Listen in as we discuss what life was like on Mounjaro and how we've managed to maintain our weight since then. Has it been easy... NO! Are we giving it our best effort... ABSOLUTLEY! Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle.
2024-06-1842 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 42: Finding Motivation Part 3Hopefully by the time you listen to this episode you already listened to episode 36, "Why You're Not Feeling Motivated" as well as the follow up episode 38, "Overcoming Your Motivation Struggles". This should have given you some time to do the work that we need to do to close the motivation gap and prevent it from becoming a viscious cycle. In this episode we discuss how your thoughts become a feeling, the feeling then turns into an action, which then becomes a habit. Tune in as we turn all of that into a celebration of even ou...
2024-06-0456 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 41: Are You A Member Of The Clean Plate Club?Most people that suffer from the disease of obesity struggle with over eating. Some of us can recall back to childhood when we weren't allowed up from the table until our dinner plate was clear. This is where the term "Clean Plate Club" came from. Somehow that mentality sticks with you. Whether it's a childhood behavior like this, or simply not wanting to waste food. We can easily come up with 10 reasons why we feel the need to clean our plate. And sometimes that reason may simply be that we love food and have become "volume eaters".
2024-04-3053 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 40: 1st Quarter Goal Check-inDid you set goals or make a resolution in the beginning of the year? Have you taken time to reflect on those goals to see if you're making progress?Listen in as we review the goals we've set for ourselves in 2024. Some things we've learned while talking through this:It's ok to pivot a goal if it's not quite right for youWe are both on the edge of missing a goal that we need to tighten up onSome goals come easier than othersWe're so glad we have each other to work through these things t...
2024-04-0238 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 39: Stress and How It Affects WeightlossWe are excited to welcome back Jeannie Boyer, RD to the podcast! On this episode, we are talking about Stress & How It Affects Weightloss. This episode is pretty powerful, in that it makes you think much more deeply about what stress is actually doing to your body. Jeannie also uncovers how our brains have been trained to do certain things for YEARS, and that we need to take the time to retrain it to align with our goals.If you tuned int to Episode 18 you heard Jeannie discuss weight regain with us. She also joined us in...
2024-03-1951 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 38: Overcoming Your Motivation StrugglesIn a recent podcast, we talked about what to do when you aren't "feeling" motivated. In that episode we broke down that motivation isn't a feeling, but rather the reason one has for acting in a particular way. You can't feel it, but you can certainly take action on a feeling, which can lead to motivation. Easier said than done though, right?! Lack of motivation is where we are looking to change our behavior. We can want it all day long, but until you act on it, it's simply just a desire. In order to make your de...
2024-03-0548 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 37: The Skinny On Meal PrepMeal prep can be scary if you've never done it before. It took both of us a long time to pick up the habit and stick with it. And this is coming from 2 restaurant girls! So we get it! But bottom line is, it can help you stay on track. Even if you choose 1 dish to make. Start small and build up to a full weekly prep, if you choose. And please don't think you have to make boiled chicken, steamed broccoli and sweet potatoes every week. That's not a thing!There are tons of options for...
2024-02-2055 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 36: Why You’re Not “Feeling” MotivatedHow many times have you said, "I'm just not feeling motivated" when it comes to your health and fitness journey? We've all been there! Especially in the colder months when all you want to do is hibernate like a bear and eat snacks. Listen as Justy and Steph break this down for you. Grab a pen and paper to take notes, because we promise you will find a few nuggets of wisdom that you will want to take away with you!Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and...
2024-02-0639 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 35: 2024 Goals & A Recap of 2023Happy New Year to all of our listeners! We hope that you feel as though our podcast has helped you with your weight loss journey to some degree! We are just 2 besties that have been through so much in our weight loss journeys and we've FINALLY REACHED MAINTENANCE!! We hope that you can learn from our trials and tribulations so we can all find success in our journey for health. 2023 was the first year that we wrote out personal goals AND ACTUALLY STUCK TO THEM! Can you believe that? After YEARS of working diligently at career goals, we...
2024-01-0943 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 34: How to FUEL your New Year Movement Resolution w/ Kim Tirapelle, MS, RD, CSSDFollow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle.@we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingitShow your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!
2023-12-2657 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 33: How To PIVOT Your ThoughtsAs most of you know, Justy and Steph both lost over 100 pounds, but used different methods of getting there. They've both been on a weight loss journey for YEARS, losing and gaining weight. But around 2019/2020 they each knew they had to get serious about it.Steph had weight loss surgery in 2020 and since then has dedicated herself to learning how to navigate through the mental side of weight loss/maintenance. Justy did not have weight loss surgery, and peope always ask her... how did she do it? What's her secret? She had always been good a...
2023-12-1243 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 32: Holiday Headwork & Nutrition w/ Jeannie Boyer & Lora GrabowStaying true to finishing our year STRONG, we brought on 2 wonderful professionals in the bariatric community to talk about holiday headwork and nutrition. Tune in and listen as I get some live, on the spot coaching about my love & fear of cookies... especially over the holiday season! I had an "aha moment" during my coaching from Jeannie Boyer, RD and Lora Grabow, LMSW that I feel will steer me in the right direction this holiday season! I decided right then and there to join their 4 week program "Holiday Headwork + Nutrition Noel". This is a gift to myself...
2023-11-2141 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 31: Getting A Hold of the “Bers” w/ Rob DiMedioAs we continue our journey to stay on track for the rest of 2023, we are excited to introduce Rob DiMedio, also know as @myweightishistory on Instagram!In this episode, Rob breaks down what he refers to as "The Bariatric Bers". But we all know, the head work around weight loss isn't JUST for bariatric folks, but honestly for anyone that struggles with their weight. We also talked more in depth about Rob's journey, specifically why he chose to have weight loss surgery, how his fitness journey has evolved, and what it's like to be a m...
2023-10-3135 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 30: Heading Into The Holiday Season PreparedLast episode we talked about finishing the rest of 2023 STRONG! And we're going to spend the rest of the year helping you navigate HOW to do that. Once summer ends, we dive into Back To School and then almost immediately into Halloween, followed by Thanksgiving and then all of the Dec-Jan holidays. It can be really hard to navigate all of this. It's like a 1-2 punch followed by a KNOCK OUT by the new year.So let's head into this fall/winter holiday season prepared! Listen as we give first hand advice on how t...
2023-10-1734 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 29: 3rd Quarter Goal CheckupLast episode we talked about finishing 2023 strong! Today we are following up to see where we stand on the goals we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year.A lot can happen in a year. You made need to pivot or even completely change a goal, if necessary. And that is ok! as long as we are staying focused and applying ourselves.It does up no good to set a goal in January and then never look back. Then when December hits, we start checking to see how we did for the year...
2023-10-1031 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 28: Finishing Out the Year STRONG with Dr. Bruce SeatonIt is so important to close the year out with as much emphasis as we started the new year with! In this episode, we drill in on the handful of things you can do to finish the year strong!You've heard us talk about these things before. But we thought it would be even better have our thoughts backed up by a doctor!We brought on Dr. Bruce Seaton, a general practitioner, whose passion lies in helping and treating folks that struggle with the chronic disease of obesity.Listen as we discuss how...
2023-09-2636 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 27: Post Mounjaro UpdateWe both decided to call on Mounjaro to help us cross the finish line into maintenance on our weight loss journey. In May, Steph reached maintenance and stopped taking it. Justy did the same when she reached maintenance in July. Listen as we talk about our experience after both spending some time navigating maintenance without medical assistance. Spoiler alert... it's still not easy! We decided to game plan how to avoid major regain, on the spot, as we recorded this podcast! We leaned on all of the tools and advice we've been given ove...
2023-09-0536 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 26: Self Love vs. Self CareIt took us a long time to realize that there is a difference between self care and self love. Weight loss requires self love, or you will continue to bounce around in the yoyo with the scale. Listen as we talk about how we started to truly LOVE ourselves and give us what we needed to be successful in our journeys. With that being said, where does self care fit in? We talk about where and how we fit that in our journeys too. And just like all habits, this one has to be...
2023-08-2235 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 25: Hunger ScaleCall it what you want... hunger scale, intuitive eating, mindful eating... either way, it's the key to having a healthy relationship with food. If you struggle with over eating, this episode is for you!Listen as Justy & Steph talk about the hunger scale, what it means and how to use it. This is your first step to controlling when and how much you eat. Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle.@we.are.losing.it If y...
2023-08-0936 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 24: Fighting UrgesPicture it: You've been crushing your day! Woke up early, worked out, stuck to your eating plan, met your water goal, took your vitamins... all the things! You come home from work. Sit down to your planned dinner and then begin to wind down for the night. All of a sudden, the urges kick in! Your brain starts telling you why you should enjoy a dish of ice cream or slice of cake. This wasn't part of your plan though. And your brain wont SHUT UP about it!If you can relate, this is the episode for...
2023-07-2537 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 23: ExcusesMost of us can tell when someone is feeding us a line of BS. But oddly enough, we don't know when we are feeding ourselves the BS. Or maybe we just chose to ignore it? Either way, it's time to get real with ourselves and stay true to our goals. Listen as we discuss how we fought back to our own mind games. We had to stand up to ourselves and fight for what we really want. One thing we learned after years and years of fighting the good fight... we always came out on top and feeling better...
2023-07-1834 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 22: 6 Month Goal Check-UpHave you checked in on your goals that you set back in January? What good is it to set goals and then forget about them, and hope that you nail it come December 31st?This is your reminder to sit down and review where you stand with the goals you set 6 months ago. Where are you crushing it? Where are you falling behind? Listen as we discuss what we need to improve on, where we've called audibles and where we are KILLING it!Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, wh...
2023-07-0432 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 21: Summer SurvivalSummer of 2021 is where Steph Plateaued. Summer of 2022 is where the majority of her regain was put on. We decided this year, we should get ahead of the summer and put a plan in place! With that in mind, we just knew that many of you face similar struggles when it comes to staying on track for the summer. Has your routine changed with different summer schedules? Are the kids home and their snacks are calling you from the kitchen? Are you going to more social outings where food and alcohol are abundant? Yeah, us too!
2023-06-2736 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 20: Stalls & PlateausWe've all been there before! The dreaded stall! Even worse, a plateau! It's super frustrating and part of everyone's journey. Listen as we talk about the difference between stalls and plateaus, when to expect it and what you should do when it happens. Keep in mind it took us YEARS to figure this out, and we STILL struggle with it!Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle.@we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to s...
2023-06-0633 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 19: Frequently Asked QuestionsIn this episode, we cover the frequently asked questions that have landed in our DM so far in 2023. We figured if They've come up a few times in our inbox, there are likely other people out there wondering the same thing! So we compiled a list with topics covering Justy's skin removal, Steph's weight loss surgery, Mounjaro, supplements, food trackers and scales, our highest weight/size and what we ate to lose and maintain.Our philosophy is, if we help to guide just one person on their journey to a healthy lifestyle, than we know w...
2023-05-1638 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 18: Weight Regain w/ Jeannie Boyer, RDREGAIN! It's an ugly word, but totally worth talking about! We've all been there, and it sucks! When we discussed covering the topic of regain, the first expert that came to mind was Jeannie Boyer, RD. Listen as we dive in and discuss everything from our personal experience, to the first steps you should take when you start to see regain. And for those of us in the bariatric community, we want to know where the binder is for how to handle regain. Am I right?!You should know that we are...
2023-05-0938 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 17: Your "Why" & Your Future SelfOne thing that has gotten both of us this far in our journey is keeping our eye on the prize! Our "Whys" are similar but different. And they've evolved! As we grew and changed, so did our "Why". Not only is it important to focus on your reason for losing weight, it's also important to picture your future self. This gives you clear direction on where you want to go in your journey. With all of this, we don't want to lose sight of our "before" self. We need to honor that person. That is th...
2023-05-0237 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 16: The Importance of Sleep & HydrationMost people focus on nutrition and movement for weight loss. But what about the other 2 pillars to a successful weight loss journey? Sleep & Hydration! It seems that as life gets busy, these 2 get put on the back burner. In this episode we talk about the importance of these 2 pillars as well as where we struggle and what our routines look like now.If sleep and hydration isn't a priority of yours, you definitely want to tune in to this episode!Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and r...
2023-04-2535 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 15: Let's Talk NSVsThroughout your weight loss journey, there will be highs and lows. The lows can really suck you in and drag you down. This is why it's so important to celebrate your successes. The scale is a data point. It's an important piece to our success, but it's not the end all be all. Recognizing non scale victories (NSVs) is equally as important. In this episode, we talk about the importance of recognizing these victories and celebrating your success. What are some of your favorite NSVs? If we've missed any here, DM us on Instagram so we can s...
2023-04-1841 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 14: Staying On Track While TravelingIn this episode, Justy & Steph talk about how they stay on track while traveling. Justy is going on a trip this week and we thought the timing would be perfect to share all of our travel tips with you. Whether it's for work or vacation, you can find some great takeaways in this episode to help you stay focused on your goals. With summer vacations right around the corner, what are you doing to prepare yourself?Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle....
2023-04-1135 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 13: Weight Loss MedicationWe are very excited to have our first guest on the podcast! Steph has been taking Mounjaro for weight loss for the last 6 months and Justy recently started taking it. So we thought it would be great to bring a fellow Mounjaro friend on to give you all 3 different perspectives. The first person that came to mind was Dr. Whitney Adams, DNP, RN, CEN, NPD-BC. You may know her as @imperfectprogress on Instagram... everybody's favorite bariatric hype girl and all around good human! Steph had the pleasure of meeting Whitney (in real life!) at the Bariatric Retreat in Orlando...
2023-04-0438 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 12: Quarterly Goal Check-inCan you believe we are 1/4 of the way through the year already?! In this episode we talked about the goals we created at the beginning of 2023. We are crushing some goals, but missing the mark on others. We've had to make some changes and pivot to make our goals work for us. And that's ok! One thing we learned is that you don't have to stay married to an exact goal for 365 days.Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle.@we.are.losing...
2023-03-2837 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 11: ExerciseOne thing we always had going for us... even at 300+ pounds... we put in the work of exercise. This only goes to show that you can't "out exercise" a bad diet! From playing sports as kids, to joining gyms, trying different classes, personal trainers, home gyms, running, walking, hiking, OTF, bootcamp, cross fit... you name it, we've done it! We didn't LOVE it all. But we found what worked for us and kept showing up!Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle.@we...
2023-03-2142 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 10: Portion ControlIn this episode we talk about all things portion control. Starting with what led us to controlling our portion size as well as showing the containers and tools we use for portion control, while talking through what we use each container for. If you want to see our props, head over to our YouTube page to watch this podcast video at https://youtu.be/DWBvV5cbD0YWe also discussed the difference between regular portions and bariatric portions along with the calories/protein Steph needs to get in her meal portions to meet her doctors requirements. Portioning...
2023-03-1435 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 9: Emotional Eating Part 2After the last episode on emotional eating, we thought we had ourselves all figured out. Boy, were we WRONG! We both had recent situations that led us to discover where some of our past emotional eating came from. Stephanie figured out why she is NOT emotional eating during a stressful time in her life. And Justy discovered she is visiting the fridge more than she would like after some recent set backs. Listen as we talk through all of this and share what we've learned.Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey...
2023-03-0734 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 8: Emotional EatingThis is part 3 of our overeating series where we discuss emotional eating. Listen as we share what emotional eating means to us, as well as the ways that we find ourselves emotionally eating. Next we discuss the ways we've worked toward eliminating this unhealthy coping mechanism. We certainly haven't perfected it, but after years of hard work we are armed we the tools we need to do the hard work. Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle.@we.are.losing.it I...
2023-02-2841 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 7: Mindless EatingThis is part 2 of a 3 part series on over eating. In today's episode, we will discuss mindless eating. Listen for the key takeaways for changing your mindset and ditching the drama we create around food. You will hear about the different ways we plan and decide how to make mindful, intentional choices with food.Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle.@we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on...
2023-02-2131 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 6: Binge EatingThis is part 1 of a 3 part series on over eating. In today's episode, we will discuss binge eating. Everything from what binge eating means, to when we first remember binging, how to recognize a binge, how to control a binge and where we still struggle with it. Follow along to see if you recognize any signs of binge eating and learn some tools to help break the cycle.Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle.@we.are.losing.it If you...
2023-02-1432 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 5: Steph's Decision to Have Weight Loss SurgeryAll along, Steph had it in her head that weight loss surgery was the easy way out. Avoiding it for years, and trying every diet known to man instead. After seeing 2 friends go through it successfully, she began to think it wasn't such a bad idea after all! Turns out, the hardest part of it all is what she least expected. Listen as she tells her story that led her to losing over 130 pounds. Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle.@we.are.l...
2023-02-0755 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 4: Justy’s Skin Removal Part 2In this podcast we will be discussing all things post skin removal surgery. Details on travel, process, recovery and all the details. Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle.@we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingitShow your support by hitting download, like & subscribe! We truly appreciate each and every one of you!!
2023-01-2437 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 3: Justy's Skin Removal Part 1In this episode, we discuss Justy's upcoming skin removal surgery. She's giving all of the pre-surgery details, including questions people have asked her leading up to the big day. Keep an eye out for episode 4 (post surgery info) in the coming weeks!Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle.@we.are.losing.it If you prefer video to see us talk through our topics, you can watch us on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@wearelosingitShow your support by...
2023-01-1128 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 2: 2023 GoalsJoin us as we review 2022 and look forward to new goals in 2023! If you were like Steph and went into 2022 without a plan and now know that was a mistake, you will definitely relate! Learn how we cascaded our goals from 1 major goal with small bites (pun intended) to work at it. It doesn't have to be complicated... just work on a plan and put it into action!Follow Justy & Steph on Instagram, where they share their weight loss journey and road to living a happy & healthy lifestyle.@we.are.losing.it If you...
2022-12-2627 min
We Are Losing ItEpisode 1: Introducing Justy & StephWe are best friends, sole sisters and what we call... sisters from a different mister. In this introduction episode you will hear how we are alike in so many ways, yet still very different. Both of us lost 100 pounds, but in different ways. We both work very demanding jobs, while trying to maintain a social life, meal prep, exercise regularly and keep it all together. We are losing it! In every sense of the term lol. You will hear us talk about how we met, our lifelong battle with our weight, our different paths to losing, portion control, bariatric...
2022-12-1256 min