Love Life And Lose Weight

Heather Beardsley
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Love Life And Lose Weight is a podcast that teaches you sustainable weight loss through changing your habits and beliefs around food. You CAN lose weight eating the foods you love without feeling restricted or rebellious. I'm your host, advanced certified weight and life coach, Heather Beardsley. I've helped hundreds of women figure out how to lose weight and create a life they love and now I'm sharing those insights with you. 

  1. 100: How Eat Less And Lose Weight Intuitively Without Underfueling

    17H AGO

    100: How Eat Less And Lose Weight Intuitively Without Underfueling

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode Many women are stuck between: “I need to eat less to lose weight”  and  “I need to fuel my body and my workouts”In this episode, you’ll learn how to resolve that tension. You’ll understand: How to eat less and still feel satisfiedThe subtle signs of underfueling that stall fat lossHow to fuel workouts without overeatingWhy under-eating creates stalls and other health isuues, not more fat lossThis episode brings clarity to one of the most confusing parts of midlife weight management. 🎧 Best for you if: you want fat loss without exhaustion, fear, or constant hunger. Support the show 🎁 Become a VIP Subscriber at HBeardsley.com/subscribe Get two free gifts, subscriber-only tips, and an exclusive VIP discount on my digital Follow-Through Planner. 🛠️ This planner is the perfect tool to help you reach your weight goals & build the habits —and your future self—will thank you for. Check it out here: HBeardsley.com/planner 📲 Connect with me on Instagram @ThriveInMidlife and join the conversation under this Episode's reel. Audio engineering by Young Cub Audio.

    22 min
  2. 99: Muscles & Movement: Getting Started with Strength Training

    FEB 24

    99: Muscles & Movement: Getting Started with Strength Training

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode If strength training feels intimidating, inconsistent, or confusing — this episode is for you. You’ll learn: Why muscle is essential for fat loss, metabolism, and aging well in midlifeWhat “enough” strength training actually looks like (and why more isn’t better)How to create a movement plan you can repeat, not just startHow to measure success without pushing yourself into burnoutThis episode helps you build confidence and consistency with movement — without extremes. 🎧 Best for you if: you know strength matters, but haven’t found a way to follow through sustainably. Support the show 🎁 Become a VIP Subscriber at HBeardsley.com/subscribe Get two free gifts, subscriber-only tips, and an exclusive VIP discount on my digital Follow-Through Planner. 🛠️ This planner is the perfect tool to help you reach your weight goals & build the habits —and your future self—will thank you for. Check it out here: HBeardsley.com/planner 📲 Connect with me on Instagram @ThriveInMidlife and join the conversation under this Episode's reel. Audio engineering by Young Cub Audio.

    22 min
  3. 98: Your Weight Goal Blueprint: Translate Your Goals Into Weekly Actions

    FEB 10

    98: Your Weight Goal Blueprint: Translate Your Goals Into Weekly Actions

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode Big goals fail when they don’t translate into daily life. In this practical, hands-on episode, you’ll learn: How to turn your yearly body composition goal into clear weekly prioritiesWhy doing less — more intentionally — leads to better resultsHow to focus on the actions that actually drive progressHow to stop guessing what you “should” be doing each weekThis episode walks you through a simple blueprint so weight loss stops feeling vague and overwhelming — and starts feeling doable. 🎧 Best for you if: you want structure without rigidity and clarity without pressure. Support the show 🎁 Become a VIP Subscriber at HBeardsley.com/subscribe Get two free gifts, subscriber-only tips, and an exclusive VIP discount on my digital Follow-Through Planner. 🛠️ This planner is the perfect tool to help you reach your weight goals & build the habits —and your future self—will thank you for. Check it out here: HBeardsley.com/planner 📲 Connect with me on Instagram @ThriveInMidlife and join the conversation under this Episode's reel. Audio engineering by Young Cub Audio.

    21 min
  4. 97: Yearly Body Composition Goals + How To Achieve Them

    JAN 27

    97: Yearly Body Composition Goals + How To Achieve Them

    Episode 97 — Yearly Body Composition Goals + How To Achieve Them Most women end up burning out because they push too hard or they quit in frustration when they are doing ‘all the things’ and the scale doesn’t move at all or it moves inconsistently.  In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Shift from short-term scale obsession to yearly body composition goalsUnderstand fat loss, muscle preservation, and why changing net weight alone  isn’t enough for peri and post menopausal women Choose a realistic, calming yearly goal that supports consistencyReduce urgency, rebound eating, and all-or-nothing thinkingGet results consistently and learn what WORKSAccurately track body composition against weekly habits so you know exactly what  habits creates the results for YOU 🔗 Find an InBody professional scale near you: https://inbodyusa.com/support/nearest-testing-location/ 🔗 My affiliate link for the InBody H20 home body composition scale: https://hbeardsley.com/Inbody 🎧 Best for you if: you’re tired of starting over and want a longer-term strategy that actually works in midlife. Support the show 🎁 Become a VIP Subscriber at HBeardsley.com/subscribe Get two free gifts, subscriber-only tips, and an exclusive VIP discount on my digital Follow-Through Planner. 🛠️ This planner is the perfect tool to help you reach your weight goals & build the habits —and your future self—will thank you for. Check it out here: HBeardsley.com/planner 📲 Connect with me on Instagram @ThriveInMidlife and join the conversation under this Episode's reel. Audio engineering by Young Cub Audio.

    23 min
  5. 96: The Integrative Weight Management Method

    JAN 13

    96: The Integrative Weight Management Method

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode If you’ve ever felt like weight loss advice works for other people but not for you, this episode will finally put the pieces together. In this foundational episode, you’ll learn: Why most weight loss plans fail even when you’re “doing everything right”The difference between short-term weight loss and long-term weight managementHow Integrative Weight Management accounts for:midlife physiologynervous system regulationmuscle, fuel, mindset, and follow-throughWhy sustainability matters more than intensityThis episode sets the framework for everything that follows in the coming months — so you can stop chasing fixes and start building results that actually last. 🎧 Best for you if: you want clarity, not more rules. Support the show 🎁 Become a VIP Subscriber at HBeardsley.com/subscribe Get two free gifts, subscriber-only tips, and an exclusive VIP discount on my digital Follow-Through Planner. 🛠️ This planner is the perfect tool to help you reach your weight goals & build the habits —and your future self—will thank you for. Check it out here: HBeardsley.com/planner 📲 Connect with me on Instagram @ThriveInMidlife and join the conversation under this Episode's reel. Audio engineering by Young Cub Audio.

    23 min
  6. 95: When Life Changes: Devotion, Impermanence, and What We Carry Forward

    12/30/2025

    95: When Life Changes: Devotion, Impermanence, and What We Carry Forward

    As this year comes to a close, this episode is an invitation to pause. Life doesn’t give us guarantees. Time moves forward whether we’re ready or not. And some days mark a clear before-and-after — the kind of days where nothing ever looks quite the same again. In today’s episode, you’ll hear a deeply personal reflection inspired by three daily readings I return to each morning — The Daily Laws, The Daily Stoic, and The Daily Pressfield. Together, they point to a powerful truth: impermanence sharpens what matters, devotion gives us grounding, and wisdom comes from knowing what to hold tightly and what to hold lightly. You’ll explore how this perspective reshapes the way you think about your goals — especially weight loss — not as something that defines your worth, but as a meaningful practice of self-respect, self-trust, and presence in your life. This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered: Why it’s worth working toward change even when nothing is promisedHow to care deeply about your goals without clinging to outcomesWhat weight management has to do with identity, integrity, and becoming who you areHow to stay devoted to yourself through seasons of uncertainty and transitionYou’ll leave with a calmer, steadier understanding of why this work matters — and why it’s also okay to hold it lightly. As you move into a new year, this episode offers a gentle reminder:  Try. Care. Show up. And let life remain bigger than any single outcome. Support the show 🎁 Become a VIP Subscriber at HBeardsley.com/subscribe Get two free gifts, subscriber-only tips, and an exclusive VIP discount on my digital Follow-Through Planner. 🛠️ This planner is the perfect tool to help you reach your weight goals & build the habits —and your future self—will thank you for. Check it out here: HBeardsley.com/planner 📲 Connect with me on Instagram @ThriveInMidlife and join the conversation under this Episode's reel. Audio engineering by Young Cub Audio.

    18 min
  7. 94: How To Take Back Your Energy And Your Time

    12/16/2025

    94: How To Take Back Your Energy And Your Time

    If you’re heading into January thinking you need better routines, better time blocking, or more discipline—this episode will change the conversation. Because the real issue isn’t time. It’s energy. In this episode, you’ll learn how protecting your mental, emotional, and physical energy is the missing link to easier follow-through, steadier eating, and less burnout—and how one simple phrase, “No, thank you,” can become one of your most powerful self-regulation tools. This episode will feel like a deep exhale. ✨ What You’ll Get from Listening After this episode, you’ll understand: Why time management fails when your energy is depletedHow low energy—not lack of willpower—drives overeating and procrastinationThe four types of energy that quietly determine how your days (and nights) goWhy people-pleasing directly drains the energy you need for self-controlHow saying “No, thank you” protects your capacity without guilt or conflictWhy boundaries improve eating habits, mood, and consistency—backed by behavioral science🧠 Why This Works You’ll learn how boundary-setting: Reduces decision fatigue and emotional overwhelmPreserves self-regulation (the resource you need for intentional eating)Increases agency, self-trust, and follow-throughPrevents burnout-driven nighttime overeatingIn short: When your energy is protected, everything feels easier. 📘 Planning with Energy (Not Pressure) You’ll also hear how this concept reshaped the Time Management 101 and Weekly Planning pages in the 2026 Follow-Through Planner, so your planner supports your real life instead of demanding more from you. 🧩 This Week’s Simple Challenge You’ll leave with a clear, doable challenge to: Remove one unnecessary energy drainProtect one recovery momentPractice “No, thank you” once—on purposeFeel the difference immediately🎧 Listen now and give yourself a calmer, more supported start to January. Support the show 🎁 Become a VIP Subscriber at HBeardsley.com/subscribe Get two free gifts, subscriber-only tips, and an exclusive VIP discount on my digital Follow-Through Planner. 🛠️ This planner is the perfect tool to help you reach your weight goals & build the habits —and your future self—will thank you for. Check it out here: HBeardsley.com/planner 📲 Connect with me on Instagram @ThriveInMidlife and join the conversation under this Episode's reel. Audio engineering by Young Cub Audio.

    35 min
  8. 93: Your Brain Hates Your Weight Goals — Here’s the Fix

    12/02/2025

    93: Your Brain Hates Your Weight Goals — Here’s the Fix

    ***Don’t forget: Special launch pricing for the 2026 Follow-Through Planner is live right now at HBeardsley.com/planner. VIP listeners can grab the full planner bundle for just $55 — the 2026 planner will never be offered again for this price! Includes the group ‘set up your planner call on December 20th, fun stickers, and four free Group Seasonal Planning & Review coaching sessions throughout 2026 — this bundle is available only through December 5 at 8 PM ET.  🎧 What You’ll Learn in today's episode:  If you’re tired of setting goals you want to follow through on but never quite do — this episode is going to change everything. You’ll learn why your follow-through issues aren’t personal flaws… they’re design flaws. And you’ll walk away knowing exactly how to set goals your nervous system can actually execute. 🧠 Why Aspirational Goals BackfireMost women blame themselves when they can’t stick to big, exciting goals.  But the truth? Aspirational goals trigger pressure, overeating, and self-judgment because they ignore your emotional bandwidth. You’ll learn: How to spot goals that are secretly unsustainableThe ONE weight-loss target that keeps progress steadyWhy your emotional state determines whether a goal gets done👉 This is how you finally stop breaking promises to yourself. 🍽️ How to Lose Weight Without Feeling SqueezedPerfection isn’t the answer — relief is. You’ll hear how planned overeats, mindfulness, and realistic weekly targets keep you consistent without the mental gymnastics. 👉 Weight loss gets easier when you stop fighting your biology. ✍️ The Tool That Makes Follow-Through Practically AutomaticMeet your new superpower: implementation intentions. This research-backed technique helps you bypass overwhelm and stick to your goals even on stressful days. You’ll learn: The “If X happens, then I will do Y” formulaReal examples you can steal todayHow to stay in motion even when you feel off👉 This is how motivation stops mattering. 📝 Your Weekly ActionsPick one doable goal you’re 90% sure you’ll hitWrite your implementation intentionsLog overeats without dramaTranslate your goals into tiny daily steps Support the show 🎁 Become a VIP Subscriber at HBeardsley.com/subscribe Get two free gifts, subscriber-only tips, and an exclusive VIP discount on my digital Follow-Through Planner. 🛠️ This planner is the perfect tool to help you reach your weight goals & build the habits —and your future self—will thank you for. Check it out here: HBeardsley.com/planner 📲 Connect with me on Instagram @ThriveInMidlife and join the conversation under this Episode's reel. Audio engineering by Young Cub Audio.

    28 min
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Love Life And Lose Weight is a podcast that teaches you sustainable weight loss through changing your habits and beliefs around food. You CAN lose weight eating the foods you love without feeling restricted or rebellious. I'm your host, advanced certified weight and life coach, Heather Beardsley. I've helped hundreds of women figure out how to lose weight and create a life they love and now I'm sharing those insights with you. 

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  • Creator
    Heather Beardsley
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Heather Beardsley LLC
  • Show Website
    Love Life And Lose Weight

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