Grandmothers are special, and mine sure was.

A few weeks ago we lost my grandmother at age 90, and I have found myself reflecting on so much since then.

My grandmother was a pillar in our family, and she is where I get so much of my love and passion for food.

Now more than ever, I am aware of where my stance on food freedom and weight loss comes from and share the depths and reasoning behind that on today’s episode.

As much as I hope you love this episode and maybe see some of your own memories in mine, this episode is really meant to be a heart pour to honor my grandmother and how she impacted me. 🕊️

Isn’t it crazy how when you least expect it, you can be exposed to something that radically changes your life?

At the end of December, I was in a season of burnout, holiday overwhelm, and health scares... and then in January, I went to Austin, Texas, for work, and it changed everything.

Today I am talking about how what I thought was going to be a normal "business trip" actually changed my mental health, physical health and way I manage my entire life.

This one act of obedience in my life has powerfully changed me for the better this year, and I believe what I experienced is the thing everyone needs for a better life.

We have a special episode today! Stacy, our Team Dietitian and I, chat with one of our PFN Plus graduates, Claire Bush on her journey to losing 25 pounds!

As a newly empty nester, Claire decided to put more focus on self-care and while she has lost the weight, she has gained so much more!

Claire shares with us her insight on the importance of:

• stopping comparison,
• finding a balance for your own lifestyle,
• self-love,
• and grace

...in lasting and enjoyable weight loss.

We dive in on the details of Claire's journey to overcoming many struggles that come with weight loss and how she began embracing food freedom and letting go of perfection.

Listen in to this episode for some major encouragement, as Claire’s story reminds us to stay committed and be kind to ourselves as we work towards our goals.

Do you feel like you are in a constant mental war between whether to eat the "weight loss foods" or to choose food that is labeled as "bad" but tastes oh sooo good?

I get it.

This mental tug of war is what causes women to constantly yo-yo diet and eventually give up.

I can't blame them-- food tastes good y'all!!

But here is a secret... it doesn't have to be either/or. It can be both.

On today's episode I am diving into:

• the lies we have been told about weight loss and delicious food
• the science that proves this ^^
• the real truth about willpower
• how our brain can work against us
• and some ways to conquer this struggle!

In this episode I share the facts that support that there is NOTHING wrong with you for wanting to enjoy all the good foods + offer tips for how to retrain your perception around eating them!

If you are not confident in food and weight loss, it is easy to second guess yourself or revert to a failure mindset.

This explains why you may find yourself in the cycle of trying hard just to give up.

If we aren't comfortable in how to approach food daily, we won't have the bandwidth to keep going when life starts life-ing.

So today I am sharing 3 steps for getting confident in your eating to help you approach weight loss from a strong foundation, allowing you to stay consistent in your weight loss!

If you are looking to finally snap out of the cycle of committing to lose just to get overwhelmed and quit, this is the episode for you!

If you are like millions of other women, it can feel like you are too busy to focus on weight loss right now.

Life is chaotic, work is stressful, kids have you running in every opposite direction and honestly you are just looking forward to bedtime.

But.

You also know that you need to be focusing on your health and prioritizing your weight loss so that you feel good in your skin and can have more energy to keep up with it all!

I really get it.

So on today's episode I am going to help you ease the overwhelm and just start SOMEWHERE.

You don't have to do it perfectly or have a weight loss checklist that is a mile long to see progress and feel better!

Today I am sharing my top 5 tips for losing weight when you have no time.

Don't miss these quick and easy tips to help you keep making strides towards you goals... even when life is crazy!

Do you feel like your snack habits are affecting your weight loss efforts each day?

We know snacking can help boost metabolism and tide us over between meals, but how do you know if you are snacking TOO much?

I used to be an over-snacker and today I want to share with you all my tricks for how to reel it in, snack appropriately, and make sure your eating habits are solid.

On this episode we are diving into:

• How to know if you are snacking too much
• Reasons why you may be snacking too much
• The effects this could have on your metabolism and mindset
• Steps to start snacking in a way that helps your weight loss

If snacking has always been a struggle for you, do not miss this episode!

On today’s episode I am joined by PFN+ member Lacy Pace and former PFN team member and my sister, Candace Smith to talk about weight loss-- specifically while breastfeeding and all that comes with a new baby.

When the weight doesn't fall off after having your baby, it can feel very frustrating and overwhelming. It is so important to know that you are not alone!

Lacy and Candace get honest about the highs and lows of breastfeeding, their personal challenges with weight gain during pregnancy, trying to lose while maintaining milk supply, and how they are learning to balance their weight loss expectations with what their bodies are telling them.

Plus, they share their daily routines, food choices and habits that have helped them see progress in their health and weight loss journey.

Listen in for a relatable episode on the struggles of balancing postpartum body issues and all that comes with a new baby!