Podcast

Dish On Ditching Diets

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

Are you a midlife woman whose tried everything and your weight won't budge? Get evidence-based nutrition to stop restricting, lose fat, gain muscle and learn how to shift your mindset away from diets and all or nothing thinking and why this is key to forever weight loss you can maintain until you're 85+ years old!

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Episodes
177
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
28 min
On air since
2019
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

177 episodes, newest first

  1. 176: The Weight Loss Plan That Can Make You Food Obsessed

    Episode 152

    Show notes

    Why restrictive weight-loss plans can leave women struggling with food obsession, guilt, and cravings. When you believe certain foods are off-limits, you may find yourself thinking about them more and blaming yourself when you eat them. But what if the problem isn't your lack of discipline? What if it's the way you've learned to think about food?

    You'll learn:

    • Why a protein and a vegetable isn't the only way to build a healthy meal • How restrictive weight-loss plans can affect your relationship with food • Why labeling foods as "good" or "bad" can lead to guilt and food obsession • How food restriction can contribute to a scarcity mindset around foods you enjoy • Why losing weight doesn't automatically teach you how to maintain your results • What to look for in a weight-loss program that teaches skills instead of just food rules • How to shift from thinking like a dieter to thinking more flexibly about food • Why building a sustainable lifestyle means learning to include the foods you love

    The goal isn't to spend your life restricting foods and fighting cravings. It's to build a healthy lifestyle that supports your weight-loss goals while helping you develop a healthier relationship with food.

    Resources:

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    Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+

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    Schedule a Free Assessment Call

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    29 min
  2. 175: The Mistake Some People Make on a GLP-1

    Episode 175

    Show notes

    Megan explains why using a GLP-1 as another diet misses a critical part of lasting weight loss. Medication can help regulate appetite and make weight loss easier, but it doesn't automatically teach you how to eat well, build healthy habits, or maintain your results. The goal isn't just to lose weight. It's to build a healthy lifestyle that supports your health and helps you sustain your results.

    You'll learn:

    • Why GLP-1 medications are a tool, not a lifestyle • The mistake some women make when using medication for weight loss • Why losing weight and becoming healthier aren't the same thing • The foundational habits you still need to build while taking a GLP-1 • Why protein, fiber, strength training, and daily movement matter • How to use the opportunity medication provides to develop sustainable lifestyle habits • Why weight loss without a lifestyle plan can leave you struggling to maintain your results • What to focus on beyond the number on the scale, whether you're taking a GLP-1 or not

    Resources:

    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • Schedule a Free Assessment Call

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    20 min
  3. 174: Why Your Weight Loss Journey Shouldn't Start with Weight Loss

    Show notes

    The goal isn't to create a temporary version of yourself who can lose weight. In this episode, Megan explains why lasting weight loss doesn't start with a calorie deficit. It starts with building a healthier lifestyle. The goal is to build a lifestyle you can actually live with so when the calorie deficit ends, your healthy habits don't.

    You'll learn:

    • Why you shouldn't start your weight loss journey with weight loss • The difference between losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle • Why a calorie deficit is a tool, not a lifestyle • The habits and skills you need to build before and during weight loss • Why losing weight doesn't automatically teach you how to maintain it • Why the goal isn't to become better at dieting, but to become someone who doesn't need to constantly diet

    Resources:

    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • Schedule a Free Assessment Call

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    25 min
  4. 173: Losing Weight Alone Doesn't Fix Behaviors

    Episode 173

    Show notes

    A calorie deficit is necessary to lose body fat, but it won't change emotional eating, all-or-nothing thinking, perfectionism, or the habits that determine whether you keep the weight off. In this episode, Megan explains why lasting weight loss requires more than math and the difference between losing weight and becoming someone who never has to lose it again.

    Resources:

    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • 1:1 Weight Loss Coaching

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    38 min
  5. 172: The Missing Half of Weight Loss That No One Talks About (You're Only Doing Half the Plan)

    Episode 172

    Show notes

    Most women have a plan to lose weight but few have a plan to keep it off. In this episode, Megan shares the missing half of lasting weight loss and why so many women find themselves losing the same weight over and over again.

    You'll learn:

    • Why lasting weight loss requires 2 plans • The difference between a weight loss plan and a lifestyle plan • Why most diets are designed to end • What really causes weight regain after reaching your goal • How to build a lifestyle that supports your results long after the diet is over • Why changing your habits, routines, and mindset matters just as much as losing the weight

    The goal isn't just to lose weight. The goal is to build a life where maintaining your weight becomes the natural result of how you live.

    Resources:

    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • Schedule a Free Consultation

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    22 min
  6. 171: How to Stop Restricting Food (Why Dieting Kept Samantha Stuck for Decades)

    Episode 171

    Show notes

    For decades, Samantha believed her body was a problem she needed to fix. Like so many women, she cycled through diet after diet, believing more restriction and more willpower were the answer. Instead, the rules only made her feel more obsessed with food.

    In this inspiring client conversation, Samantha shares how she broke free from the restrict-binge cycle, overcame decades of perfectionism and self-criticism, and built habits that helped her find peace with food. If you've ever felt like you're constantly starting over with another diet or wondering why you can't stay consistent, this episode will remind you that lasting change isn't about becoming better at dieting - it's about changing your relationship with food.

    Resources:

    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • 1:1 Weight Loss Coaching

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    34 min
  7. 170: Stop Saying "I Should Have This Figured Out"

    Episode 172

    Show notes

    Diets teach you how to lose weight. They don't teach you skills to maintain your weight long after the diet ends. In this episode, Megan explains why so many women struggle because they haven't learned the skills yet. You'll also learn why replacing the word "should" with "want" is important for changing the way you approach your health goals and your mindset.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • Why knowing what to do isn't enough to create lasting weight loss.
    • The difference between dieting skills and lifelong health skills.
    • Why "I should have this figured out by now" is keeping you stuck.
    • How to stop start building sustainable habits.
    • Why lasting weight loss comes from practicing skills - not perfection.

    Resources:

    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • Schedule a Free Consultation
    • August Snack Hack Challenge

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    27 min
  8. 169: You Know What to Do to Lose Weight, But Still Aren't Doing It

    Episode 169

    Show notes

    In this episode, Megan explains why the struggle isn't about a lack of discipline or motivation instead how your brain builds habits. You'll learn why consistency feels so hard, how years of dieting can make healthy behaviors more difficult, and why imperfect action is key.

    You'll learn:

    • Why knowing what to do and actually doing it are two different skills • How your "habit brain" resists change and why that's completely normal • Why consistency beats perfection every time • How doing habits imperfectly helps them become automatic • Why restrictive dieting can make healthy habits harder to build • How to shift your focus from the scale to the habits that create lasting results

    If you've ever wondered why you can stick to healthy habits for a while but always seem to fall back into old patterns, this episode will help you understand what's really happening and what to do instead!

    The goal isn't to be perfect. The goal is to keep showing up long enough for healthy habits to become your new normal.

    Resources:

    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • Schedule a Free Consultation

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    23 min
  9. 168: Why Your Calorie Deficit Isn't Working (And It's Not About Calories)

    Episode 166

    Show notes

    Many women believe they're in a calorie deficit but aren't seeing the scale move. In this episode, Megan explains why weight loss struggles stem from the habits, routines, mindset patterns, emotional eating behaviors, self-talk, and lifestyle factors that make consistency difficult. Just losing weight doesn't fix behaviors that led to gaining weight.

    You'll learn:

    • Why you're not actually in a calorie deficit if you're not losing weight • The hidden reasons consistency breaks down • Why emotional eating, all-or-nothing thinking, and poor food relationships sabotage progress • The 3 foundational skills you need before calorie counting • Why focusing on the root cause of weight gain matters more than focusing on weight loss • How to build a lifestyle that makes keeping weight off easier

    If you've ever thought, "I'm in a calorie deficit and not losing weight," this episode will help you figure out what's really getting in the way!

    The goal isn't just to lose weight. The goal is to create a life where maintaining a healthy weight becomes the natural result of how you live.

    Resources:

    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • Schedule a Free Consultation

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    27 min
  10. 167: How to Stop Letting the Scale Control You

    Episode 167

    Show notes

    Have you ever stepped on the scale and let a number determine your mood, whether you were "good" or "bad?" If you've ever spiraled, questioned whether your efforts are "working," or felt defeated by the scale, this episode is for you!

    In this episode, Megan breaks down women's toxic relationship with the scale and how to stop letting it control your mood, actions, and weight-loss results.

    In this episode, she covers:

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    Why the scale is only one piece of data, not a measure of your worth

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    The biggest mistake women make when using the scale and tracking progress

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    How body recomposition can be happening even when the scale isn't moving

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    Why fat loss is rarely linear (and what to focus on instead)

    • How to become neutral to the scale and start making decisions based on your actions, not your emotions

    Resources:

    • DIY Weight Loss Workshop
    • Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
    • Schedule a Free Consultation

    Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

    35 min
  11. 166: Maintaining Lasting Weight Loss

    Show notes

    You lost the weight… but can you keep it off? 👀 In this episode, we're talking about the real reason most women regain weight and what it actually takes to create lasting weight loss after 40!

    Click here to grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+

    Click here to Schedule a Free Consultation

    Click here for Client Testimonials

    29 min
  12. 165: Why Women Over 50 Can't Lose Weight - How Wendy Finally Lost 30 Pounds

    Episode 165

    Show notes

    Wendy was doing what she thought was "right" but key weight loss blind spots were keeping her stuck unknowingly. Not because she wasn't trying hard enough. But because no one had ever shown her what actually matters to lose weight at this stage of life. Over the course of a year Wendy lost 30 pounds sustainably. If you've been feeling frustrated, discouraged, or like nothing is working anymore… this episode might be exactly what you need to hear!

    Click here for the 5 Steps to Lasting Weight Loss FREE Class

    Schedule a Free Consultation for Midlife Nutrition & Fat Loss Coaching

    Click here for Client Testimonials

    41 min
  13. 164: Why Just Losing Weight Doesn't Fix Food Problems - It Exposes Them

    Show notes

    Weight loss magnifies food issues and makes them worse. Just losing weight, just trying to be in a calorie deficit and just tracking calories doesn't fix food problems. Megan breaks down 3 steps to fix food issues because weight loss doesn't fix them.

    Click here to grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+

    Click here to Apply for Midlife Nutrition & Weight Loss Coaching

    Click here for Client Testimonials

    26 min
  14. 163: What I Tell Every Woman Over 35 Who Says "I Eat Healthy But Not Losing Weight"

    Show notes

    In this epsiode, Megan explains the two things women over 35 always miss when it comes to fat loss when they say they eat healthy but aren't losing any weight!

    Apply for Nutrition & Fat Loss Coaching

    Protein Guide

    Book a 1-Hour Clarity Deep-Dive Call (Only 3 spots available)

    Robin's Weight Loss Testimonial

    Karrie's Weight Loss Testimonial

    22 min
  15. 162: The Real Reason You Keep Having to Diet

    Episode 162

    Show notes

    Why do you keep trying to get better at dieting if your goal is to lose weight forever? Most women over 35 aren't actually trying to build a healthier lifestyle. They're trying to master restriction.

    Jumping from one diet to the next, cutting out foods, and aiming for perfection might help you lose weight temporarily, but it doesn't solve the real problem.

    Click here to grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+

    Click here to Apply for Midlife Nutrition & Fat Loss Coaching

    Click here for Client Testimonials

    37 min
  16. 161: How Meghan Lost 20 Pounds After Struggling with Optavia

    Show notes

    Meghan lost 20 pounds sustainably and will never fall for another diet again! Meghan shares her weight journey going from Optavia where she noticed many red flags to counting calories and starving which led her to working with me. Meghan shares how 1:1 weight loss coaching helped her transform from a chornic dieter to someone focused on health and approaching fat loss the right way!

    Click here for the 5 Steps to Lasting Weight Loss FREE Class

    Learn more about Midlife Nutrition & Fat Loss Coaching

    Click here for Client Testimonials

    1 hr 14 min
  17. 160: The Psychology of Weight Loss

    Show notes

    You have a weight gaining problem when you're not on a diet. Not a weight loss diet. If maintaining weight loss long-term is your goal, this episode is a must listen!

    Click here to grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+

    Click here to Apply for Midlife Nutrition & Fat Loss Coaching

    Click here for Client Testimonials

    25 min
  18. 159: Fat Loss Is Simple But Not Easy

    Show notes

    In this episode, Megan breaks down why the boring basics still work for women over 35, and how mindset, life stress, and all-or-nothing thinking are what actually make fat loss feel impossible. If you feel stuck, frustrated, or like your body is broken, this will help you see fat loss and yourself very differently and give you hope!

    Click here to grab my Free Training: 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss for Women 35+

    Click here to Apply for Midlife Nutrition & Fat Loss Coaching

    Click here for Nutrition Client Testimonials

    Click here to grab the DIY Weight Loss Workshop

    38 min
  19. 158: Why Smart Women Struggle with Weight Loss

    Show notes

    In this episode, Megan unpacks the real reasons midlife women quit weight loss, and it's not lack of willpower or discipline. She shares her own story of losing 80 pounds after decades of yo-yo dieting, and we're talks about the illusion of commitment, vague destinations, fear of failure, and the "I'm trying" mindset that keeps women stuck. If you're tired of starting over and ready to stop settling for "good enough," this conversation is the shift you didn't know you needed!

    Click here to claim your spot in my FREE Weight Loss Class for Women Over 35

    Click here to grab the DIY Weight Loss Workshop

    Click here to apply for Midlife Weight Loss Coaching and Schedule a Free Consultation

    Click here for Client Testimonials

    32 min
  20. 157: Breaking The Diet Cycle in Midlife: How Maria Lost 20 Pounds

    Show notes

    Maria knew how to diet and lose weight. Her ex-husband worked for Nutrisystem and those were the type of diets she always did. Maria shares how she lost 20 pounds and why another diet in midlife wasn't the answer to permament weight loss.

    Click here to Apply for Midlife Nutrition & Fat Loss Coaching

    Click here for Client Testimonials

    Grab here for the Weight Loss Workshop

    52 min

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