The Scales of Wellness

Kathy Bedward
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Weight loss strategies for busy professionals

  1. 3D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 12/08/2025

    Do I Need to Stop Drinking to Get to Goal Weight?

    Last chance to sign up for the Why Can't I Just Stick to a Diet? Workshop (it's tonight!):  https://www.kathybedward.com/why-can-t-i-just-stick-to-a-diet-registration-dec2025 If you’ve ever wondered whether you need to stop drinking to reach your goal weight, you're not alone. You're hearing a lot of conflicting advice out there. Let's talk about a way to view alcohol from a different perspective.  In this episode, we talk about why alcohol feels so confusing when you’re trying to lose weight, the two common approaches that keep you stuck, and the real reasons neither of them works.  You’ll learn a mindset shift that makes everything seem more doable and less drama-filled. You'll walk away with a different way of thinking about alcohol — one that puts you in charge.  This conversation might surprise you… and it might be exactly what you needed to hear to feel motivated to try a new approach. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts - thank you so much! Visit my website: http://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

  7. 11/28/2025

    The Secret to Getting Back on Track (It's Not What You Think)

    Sign up for the Why Can't I Just Stick to a Diet? Workshop:  https://www.kathybedward.com/why-can-t-i-just-stick-to-a-diet-registration-dec2025 This episode of The Scales of Wellness, is intentionally coming out today - the day after Thanksgiving. If yesterday did not go as you had hoped it would, do not fear! Today's episode will help you get back on track. Today! Don't wait until Monday. Thanksgiving didn’t go the way you hoped? Before you launch into a mega-reset or another “starting Monday” overhaul… pause. Because the real secret to getting back on track is not what you think it is. In this episode, I share the unexpected lesson I learned from one of the simplest movements on earth (you will not believe what this is)… and how the results are blowing me away.  Of course, I explain how this lesson applies to consistency, motivation, and long-term weight loss. If you're a high achiever who loves big goals, big plans, and big transformations—but somehow keeps ending up right back where you started—this one is going to hit home in the best way. You’ll walk away seeing your habits, your progress, and your potential completely differently. And you might just rethink everything you’ve been told about what it actually takes to “get back on track.” Listen now—your next breakthrough might be hiding where you least expect it. Sign up for the Why Can't I Just Stick to a Diet? Workshop:  https://www.kathybedward.com/why-can-t-i-just-stick-to-a-diet-registration-dec2025 Visit my website: http://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/

    25 min

  8. 11/24/2025

    It's Just One Day! 3 Practical Tips to Make THIS Thanksgiving Truly Satisfying

    This week on The Scales of Wellness, we’re rethinking one of the most common phrases in holiday eating: “It’s just one day.” For so many women, Thanksgiving brings up pressure, dread, or the feeling that you have to choose: enjoy the day or stay on track with your goals. But what if that belief is the very thing making the day harder than it has to be? In this episode, we dig into why Thanksgiving can feel so emotionally loaded — and how to approach it from a place of empowerment instead of all-or-nothing thinking. You’ll hear a fresh, compassionate perspective on how to show up for yourself, enjoy the holiday fully, and stay connected to what you genuinely want (hint: it’s not about rules or deprivation). You’ll walk away with simple, doable ideas to help you create a Thanksgiving that actually satisfies you — not just in the moment, but long after the dishes are done. Tune in to make this year feel different in the best possible way.  If you’re ready to stop letting holidays, weekends, or “just one days” derail your goals, schedule a call with me. We’ll make a plan you can actually live with: 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/

    16 min
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Weight loss strategies for busy professionals

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  • Creator
    Kathy Bedward
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
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    © 2026 The Scales of Wellness
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