The Scales of Wellness

Kathy Bedward
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Weight loss strategies for busy professionals

  1. 4D AGO

    The Mental Game: Winning Against Super Bowl Food Drama

    Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just a football game—it’s one of the most powerful food-conditioning events of the year. We’re sold a very specific story: you have to watch, you should watch with other people, and food and alcohol are a mandatory part of the experience. The game is scheduled during dinner time, junk food is framed as “fun,” and opting out can feel like being a party pooper. So most of us go along with it… and wake up the next day bloated, uncomfortable, poorly rested, and wondering why something that was supposed to be fun didn’t actually feel that great. In this episode of The Scales of Wellness, we break down why Super Bowl food drama has nothing to do with willpower—and everything to do with unexamined expectations. I’ll show you how we buy into cultural scripts about food and fun, why that leads to regret, and how to play a completely different mental game. You’ll learn how to question the automatic food-equals-fun connection, ask yourself what you truly want from the day, clarify how you want to feel in your body and mind, and stay present enough to make choices you don’t regret. This isn’t about restriction or skipping the food—it’s about choosing instead of drifting. If you’re tired of floating through weekends, holidays, and events and then wondering why you’re not getting the results you want, this episode will change how you approach Super Bowl Sunday—and weight loss as a whole. And if you’re ready to explore what you actually want from your life and your health, I invite you to book a private consultation with me. This is where sustainable weight loss really begins. Book a private consultation call here: https://calendly.com/legally-balanced/30min Please leave a review of the Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. I will appreciate your review and you will help the podcast grow and reach more people. Thank you!

    21 min

  2. JAN 26

    Is the Super Bowl Supersizing You?

    Did you know that Americans eat more food on Super Bowl Sunday than on any other day of the year other than Thanksgiving? What do we get from the day of overeating? Regret, hangovers (of the alcohol or food variety), guilt, and the feeling that you are way off track and destined to fail when it comes to losing your weight. I used to overeat every Super Bowl Sunday, too. And it wasn't because the chips and guac were so good (although they are delicious).  What are the real reasons behind why we eat too much at our Super Bowl parties? Today's episode tells you what I wish I knew when I was losing weight. It will help you change your mindset around typical game day fare, your own strengths and weaknesses, and what one change will most effectively make a difference at your Super Bowl party (or any party for that matter). Want to lose weight while you enjoy Super Bowl parties AND your life? Book a private consultation call here: https://calendly.com/legally-balanced/30min Please leave a review of the Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. I will appreciate your review and you will help the podcast grow and reach more people. Thank you!

    31 min

  3. JAN 19

    Stop Asking the Scale How You’re Doing – 3 More Data Points to Track Instead

    If the scale is still your main source of feedback during weight loss, you’re missing information that will help you stick with it. In this episode of The Scales of Wellness, I build on Episode 101 and answer the next big question that you should be asking (even though in reality, there is no such thing as a "should!"): How do I know I’m healing my relationship with food while I’m trying to lose weight? We talk about three internal data points that give you far more honest—and helpful—feedback than the number on the scale ever can, including: whether you’re intentionally including foods and drinks that nourish your spirithow your relationship with the scale itself is changingand whether food is starting to feel calmer and less consuming in your mindYou can follow a plan perfectly and still be at war with food. And weight loss that requires constant vigilance, fear, or forcing yourself to stay in control will eventually break. This episode will help you see progress that often shows up long before the scale reflects it—and teach you how to track what actually makes weight loss sustainable. I also share how these metrics work together to build self-trust, shorten recovery time, and help you stop starting over without realizing you have. If this episode feels like it’s describing your inner experience around food and weight, I currently have one private coaching spot available. You don’t need more discipline for 2026—you need better metrics and support while you learn to trust them. Book a private consultation call here: https://calendly.com/legally-balanced/30min Please leave a review of the Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. I will appreciate your review and you will help the podcast grow and reach more people. Thank you! Visit my website: http://kathybedward.com Email me at kathy@kathybedward.com. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathybedward/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TTJCOACHING Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-bedward-jd-certified-life-coach-aaa600275/

    15 min

  4. JAN 12

    If the Number on the Scale is Your Only Weight Loss Goal for 2026, You're Missing These Two Crucial Metrics

    If the scale is your only weight-loss goal for 2026, you are missing what actually makes weight loss last. As the new year begins, many of us default to the same metric we’ve always used: the number on the scale. And wanting that number to move makes sense. But when it’s the only thing you track or the metric that you value most, it turns into a verdict about your effort, your worth, and your future. In this episode of The Scales of Wellness, I explain why the scale is a lagging indicator that gives incomplete information—and why relying on it alone often leads to pressure, restriction, and starting over. You’ll learn two simple daily metrics you can track—no apps or perfection required—that more accurately predict sustainable weight loss long before the scale reflects it. We’ll explore how decision quality builds self-trust, why recovery time matters more than perfection, and what changes when the scale becomes information instead of a moral report card. I also share how private coaching can help you build these skills with support and without judgment. I currently have one private coaching spot available, and if this episode feels like it’s speaking directly to you, that’s not an accident. Thanks for listening—and please share this episode with someone who’s ready for a steadier, more livable approach to weight loss. Book a private consultation call here: https://calendly.com/legally-balanced/30min Please leave a review of the Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. I will appreciate your review and you will help the podcast grow and reach more people. Thank you! Find more info on my website: http://kathybedward.com Say hi at kathy@kathybedward.com. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathybedward/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TTJCOACHING Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-bedward-jd-certified-life-coach-aaa600275/

    20 min

  5. JAN 5

    If 2025 Didn't Go the Way You Planned, Listen to This Before You Set Your 2026 Goals

    What if 2025 wasn’t something to escape from — but something to understand? As the year closes, it’s tempting to label the past twelve months as a success or a failure… and rush straight into new goals for 2026. But that approach is what keeps you stuck in the same cycles year after year. In this episode of The Scales of Wellness, I walk you through a more meaningful and compassionate way of looking at your past year. You’ll be guided through a different way of looking back at 2025 — one that helps you release shame, soften self-judgment, and see your year with more clarity and compassion. From there, we explore how to set goals for 2026 that reflect what you truly want (even if they feel impossible or out of reach right now), and how to set those goals from a place of abundance instead of scarcity / there is something about me that I need to fix. This conversation isn’t about forcing motivation or creating “better” resolutions. It’s about changing your relationship with: Your past yearYourselfThe process of setting goalsAnd what it really means to follow through on commitments to youIf you’ve ever felt like you’re behind… tired of starting over… or unsure you can trust yourself to stick with what you want next year — this episode will meet you exactly where you are. This is a reset, not a restart. And it will change how you approach 2026 entirely, and how you live your next year. And if, as you’re listening, you realize you don’t want to do this alone — if you’re ready for support that’s grounded, personal, and free from pressure — I currently have one private coaching spot available. Private coaching is where we dive into this work more deeply and apply it directly to your patterns, your goals, and your real life — so 2026 doesn’t become another year of starting over. Book a private consultation call here: https://calendly.com/legally-balanced/30min   Doing the work of this episode will be the most important conversation you have with yourself before the new year gets fully underway. Let's go! Please leave a review of the Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. I will appreciate your review and you will help the podcast grow and reach more people. Thank you! Visit my website: http://kathybedward.com Email me at kathy@kathybedward.com. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathybedward/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TTJCOACHING Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-bedward-jd-certified-life-coach-aaa600275/

    52 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    Don’t Make a Resolution. Do This Instead.

    As the new year approaches, the pressure is loud: New year. New you. Fresh start. Do it now or fall behind.   When it comes to weight loss, that message creates the very cycle you’re trying to escape. In this episode of The Scales of Wellness, I break down why New Year’s resolutions so often backfire and what to do in lieu of setting resolutions (or "intentions" or "goals" that feel exactly like resolutions). We explore: The hidden message behind “new year, new you” and how it fuels shame, burnout, and quittingWhy urgency and strict timelines don’t lead to clarity or empowerment around foodHow fear-based decisions keep you stuck in survival mode with your bodyWhat actually creates lasting weight loss and peace around foodA quieter, more sustainable way to enter the new year—without pressure or punishmentThis conversation is about stepping out of the resolution cycle and into something more honest, more compassionate, and far more effective long-term. If you’re tired of fighting yourself—and ready to approach weight loss with more ease, awareness, and support—this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Interested in working together? Book a no-pressure 30-minute call with me to explore how coaching gives you guidance without pressure and support without shame: https://calendly.com/legally-balanced/30min Make 2026 the year you make progress! Please leave a review of the Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. I will appreciate your review and you will help the podcast grow and reach more people. Thank you! Visit my website: http://kathybedward.com Email me at kathy@kathybedward.com. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathybedward/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TTJCOACHING Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-bedward-jd-certified-life-coach-aaa600275/

    16 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    The 9-Day Reset: A Different Way to End Your Year

    Give yourself the Christmas gift you really want! The body you want combined with peace and happiness around food! Join No Judgment Group Weight Loss Coaching. Last few days to join. Click here for an overview of the program and a tour of the website portal: https://www.kathybedward.com/no-judgment With just nine days left in the year, it’s easy to fall into one of two patterns: spiraling about all the food ahead… or checking out completely and promising yourself you’ll “deal with it in January.” In this episode of The Scales of Wellness, I offer a third option. This isn’t a holiday diet, a reset that requires restriction, or a plan built on control. It’s a simple, powerful way to practice intention, awareness, and empowerment during the most food-filled days of the year. You’ll learn how to choose just three days between now and the end of December and approach them differently—without labeling food as good or bad, without starting over, and without turning January into punishment. We talk about: Why control doesn’t lead to sustainable weight lossHow to stop reacting to food and start choosing intentionallyThe mindset shift that helps food fall back into its rightful placeWhat real, lasting weight loss actually looks like in real lifeThis episode is for you if you want to enjoy the holidays and feel grounded in your body—without waiting for a new year to feel different. I also share how this exact approach is the foundation of all of my coaching programs, and why today is the perfect time to start coaching with me. You don’t need a fresh start.  You need a different way to show up—starting now. 🎧 Listen in, and let these nine days change more than just how you eat. Join No Judgment and get the support you need: https://www.kathybedward.com/no-judgment Please leave a review of the Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. I will appreciate your review and you will help the podcast grow and reach more people. Thank you! Visit my website: http://kathybedward.com Email me at kathy@kathybedward.com. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathybedward/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TTJCOACHING Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-bedward-jd-certified-life-coach-aaa600275/

    20 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    The Subconscious Reason You're Grabbing Food When You're Not Hungry

    If you’ve ever found yourself in front of the pantry thinking,  “OMG Whhhhyyyyy am I looking for food… I KNOW I'm not hungry” (and let's be honest, who hasn't?) Today's episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about something almost NO ONE connects to weight loss: the sneaky gap between the life you’re managing and the life you’re actually enjoying—and how your brain quietly uses food to fill that gap. You’ll learn:  • Why your brain grabs food when it’s missing pleasure  • The difference between joy, numbing, and coping  • How you accidentally made food your easiest joy source  • The 5-minute Joy Audit that instantly changes cravings  • Micro-joys that beat snacking every time This episode won’t just shift how you eat…  it’ll shift how you live.  Grab one of the last spots in No Judgment Group Weight Loss Coaching: https://www.kathybedward.com/no-judgment Please leave a review of the Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. I will appreciate your review and you will help the podcast grow and reach more people. Thank you! Visit my website: http://kathybedward.com Email me at kathy@kathybedward.com. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathybedward/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TTJCOACHING Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-bedward-jd-certified-life-coach-aaa600275/

    17 min
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Weight loss strategies for busy professionals

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  • Creator
    Kathy Bedward
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    105
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