Happy & Healthy with Amy Amy Lang

In this episode, the Back-To-Basics Series continues with a review of the simple but significant thought mistakes that can hinder your progress in your achieving lasting weight loss.From all-or-nothing thinking to the detrimental effects of perfectionism, I'm sharing insights and practical strategies to overcome these mental missteps.I'll also address the importance of specificity in goal-setting, the transformational shift from avoidance goals to approach goals, and the power of reframing. W...

In this episode, I explain what's included in the "calories in, calories out" equation and why focusing on calorie restriction and the number on your scale is a serious oversimplification of what's required to lose weight and keep it off.More often than not, instead of shedding excess fat, your weight loss efforts may be slowing down your metabolism, and making it harder to keep weight off in the long run.This episode highlights what wrong with dieting and sets the stage for a binge-worthy se...

In this episode, we're talking about how sensitive and easily offended we've become, why we take things personally, and how to stop.The infamous slap of Chris Rock by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars, in reaction to a joke he found offensive, highlights the importance of learning how to stop.I unpack the concept of healthy boundaries, understand the balance between enmeshment and detachment, and discuss the importance of aligning with our core values to build self-worth and resilience.I also sha...

In this episode, I discuss the concept of the weight set point, and its role in your weight loss journey.I explain what it is and why we have one, and I explore the factors that influence your weight set point, such as sleep, stress, and the foods you consume. I also review what happens when you diet, and share the hormone-based habits that can help you lower your weight set point so lasting weight loss can be easy and inevitable.RESOURCES: Access the FREE Masterclass: How To Lose Weight For...

In this episode, Amy answers listeners' most burning questions on different health topics like belly fat, weight set point, and more.We’re also talking about healthy habits and how you can go into the summer season feeling stronger and happier.The Questions:1. Should I avoid eating sugar? [Timestamp 2:07]2. What causes belly fat? [Timestamp 6:27]3. What do you mean by “play with the edges” of the Hunger Scale? [Timestamp 10:26]4. You talk about eating fruits and vegetables. What about protein...

In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the science of fat loss, how our current choices may be sabotaging our weight loss efforts, and specific strategies to increase your chances of burning fat instead of muscle.I review the different locations of storage fat – subcutaneous, visceral, and liver – and why understanding this matters for your health.I reveal an essential and often overlooked hormone in the fitness industry, and why keeping it in check is your secret weapon in weig...