The Scales of Wellness

Kathy Bedward

Weight loss strategies for busy professionals

  1. 3D AGO

    Is Less Better? I Have Thoughts.

    Last week we questioned "more is better." This week I'm flipping it. Because here's what I've noticed — the same women who were handed the "more is better" message their whole lives were also handed the opposite one. At the exact same time. From a completely different direction. Less food. Fewer calories. Smaller portions. Tighter windows. Less fat. Cut the carbs. Take up less space. We traded one story for another. But what if the second story is just as worth questioning as the first? In this episode I'm looking honestly at "less is better" — where it's true, where it completely falls apart, and why so many smart, motivated women have followed this advice faithfully and ended up further from their goals than when they started. This isn't about giving you a new set of rules. It's about something that will actually change how you think. Book a private consultation call here:   https://calendly.com/kathybedwardconsult/30min Please leave a review of The Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. Your review helps 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/ uploading May 2026 no dates mentioned A 1-hour workshop that will propel you towards your goal weight. Sign up here: https://www.kathybedward.com/why-can-t-i-just-stick-to-a-diet-registration-dec2025

    20 min

  2. APR 27

    Is More Better? Is Nike Right?

    We've been believing that "more is better" our whole lives. Keep going, keep climbing, keep pushing, keep wanting more. Do more, be more, get more done. Let's question that belief, shall we? Is it true? When is it true? How is it true? When is it helpful? In today's episode, we uncover how the assumptions and beliefs about MORE are guiding your life more (Ha ha) than you know. What can you do about it? How can you change your perspective when it is the water that we are all swimming in? Do you want to? This episode will make you think differently about the actions you take every single day. And not in a heavy, hard "you've been wrong your whole life" way — but in a "huh, I never looked at it like that way" kind of way. Come listen. Then tell me what made sense for you and how you want to use this concept in your life. DM me on Instagram or find the link in the show notes to start a conversation. Book a private consultation call here:   https://calendly.com/kathybedwardconsult/30min Please leave a review of The Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. Your review helps 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/ uploading May 2026 no dates mentioned A 1-hour workshop that will propel you towards your goal weight. Sign up here: https://www.kathybedward.com/why-can-t-i-just-stick-to-a-diet-registration-dec2025

    19 min

  3. APR 20

    The Sure Thing: When You Don't Know What to Eat, This is the Answer

    You've made a hundred decisions today. And somehow, what's for dinner is the one that breaks you. I get that! Been there, many times. In this episode, I introduce one of my favorite concepts — the Sure Thing. Is it a recipe? A meal plan? You'll just have to listen to find out!  We discuss why decision fatigue around food is one of the most underestimated obstacles for high-achieving women — and what it actually costs you when you don't have an answer ready. We walk through what makes a meal a true Sure Thing: how it delivers physically, mentally, emotionally, and practically, keeping you full and focused for hours without the guilt spiral that follows a "whatever" meal. This episode also goes deeper than food strategy (of course it does LOL). We also explore the mindset shifts that makes the Sure Thing actually work. If you've ever stood in front of the fridge exhausted and ended up making a choice you regretted, this episode is for you. In this episode: Why this is a decision fatigue problem, not a knowledge problemThe four levels a Sure Thing delivers on — and why all four matterWhat protein, fat, and blood sugar stability have to do with itWhy eating the same thing repeatedly isn't boring — it's wisdomHow one trustworthy meal starts to rebuild trust in yourself around foodWant help building your own repertoire of Sure Things? Book a private consultation call here:   https://calendly.com/kathybedwardconsult/30min Please take 2 minutes to leave a review of The Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. Your review helps the podcast grow and reach more people. Thank you! Here's the link to the previous episode about the movie, The Sure Thing (completely different topic!) - Episode 82: What No One Tells You About Reaching Your Ideal Weight: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-no-one-tells-you-about-reaching-your-ideal-weight/id1723559587?i=1000724376572 Link to the previous episode about not always being at your best - Episode 29: Let Yourself Have an Off Day: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-yourself-have-an-off-day/id1723559587?i=1000666642381 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/ uploading May 2026 no dates mentioned A 1-hour workshop that will propel you towards your goal weight. Sign up here: https://www.kathybedward.com/why-can-t-i-just-stick-to-a-diet-registration-dec2025

    26 min

  4. APR 13

    Why Weight Loss Feels Impossible (and How to Make It Infinitely Easier)

    Weight loss can feel hard. Really hard.  In this episode, I dive into why so many women make it even harder than it has to be. We inherit beliefs about dieting, suffering, and restriction that tell us weight loss must be miserable — and every failed attempt reinforces that story. I show how to spot those beliefs, question them, and replace them with ones that actually serve you, so the process can feel more manageable, skillful, and sustainable. Our beliefs ARE changeable — they are repeated thoughts that lose their power when you stop feeding them. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why weight loss feels impossible at times, and how shifting your beliefs can make it infinitely easier to follow through and see results, without self-punishment or misery. Key Takeaways: Weight loss is genuinely hard, but beliefs can make it harder than it needs to be.Dieting culture and family messages create self-reinforcing loops of struggle.Questioning and replacing limiting beliefs changes your experience.With the right mindset and skills, you can make progress feel achievable.And, by the way, weight loss is definitely harder when you’re trying to do it without the right support — without guidance, systems, or someone showing you how to follow through. If you’ve been struggling to follow through on your goals, that’s exactly the kind of pattern I help women break in coaching. You don’t need another strict plan or more willpower — you need support, guidance, and the skills to finally make progress without self-punishment. Book a private consultation call here:   https://calendly.com/kathybedwardconsult/30min Please leave a review of The Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. Your review helps 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/ uploading May 2026 no dates mentioned A 1-hour workshop that will propel you towards your goal weight. Sign up here: https://www.kathybedward.com/why-can-t-i-just-stick-to-a-diet-registration-dec2025

    19 min

  5. APR 6

    The Hidden Habit That Sabotages Weight Loss

    Most people think their weight loss problem is overeating. It’s not. The real problem is starting over. The Monday resets.  The “this week will be different” promises.  The dramatic declarations after a bad day. It feels productive.  It feels hopeful.  But it quietly keeps you stuck in permanent beginner mode. In this episode, you’ll learn why restarting is the habit that prevents long-term weight loss — and what actually works instead. Using the powerful analogy of airplane navigation, Kathy explains why success has nothing to do with staying perfectly on track, and everything to do with learning how to make small adjustments instead of dramatic resets. Because airplanes reach their destination while being off course most of the time. Your weight loss can work the same way. If you stop restarting. And start adjusting. In this episode: • Why “starting Monday” keeps you stuck  • The psychological reward cycle that makes restarting feel productive  • Why successful women don’t rely on clean slates  • The airplane navigation analogy that explains sustainable progress  • How to respond after overeating without punishment or compensation When you keep restarting, you stay stuck at the beginning. When you learn to course-correct… you finally reach your destination. Book a private consultation call here:   https://calendly.com/kathybedwardconsult/30min Please leave a review of The Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. Your review helps 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/ uploading May 2026 no dates mentioned A 1-hour workshop that will propel you towards your goal weight. Sign up here: https://www.kathybedward.com/why-can-t-i-just-stick-to-a-diet-registration-dec2025

    18 min

  6. MAR 30

    Your High Standards are Great - Until They Sabotage Your Weight Loss

    You don’t struggle with weight loss because your standards are too high. You struggle because your standards are unforgiving. Of course, you want to maintain your standards of excellence. High standards are often the reason you show up at work, take care of your family, keep commitments, and succeed in challenging areas of your life. High standards themselves aren’t the problem. But when those standards quietly shift from high to harsh, they can start working against you. In this episode of The Scales of Wellness, we explore the subtle difference between standards that support growth and standards that create shame. We talk about how harsh standards often show up in weight loss, including: the difference between high expectations and punishment-based self-talkwhy perfectionism often creates the “start over” cyclehow harsh reactions to mistakes can lead directly to overeatingand what mature, emotionally steady standards actually look likeThe sabotage isn’t the cookie. Very often, it’s the reaction to the cookie. Learning how to maintain high standards without harshness is one of the most powerful shifts you can make for sustainable weight loss. If this episode resonates with you, I currently have one private coaching spot available. Sometimes the most helpful step is having support as you learn how to move toward your goals with high standards that include your humanity. Book a private consultation call here:  https://calendly.com/kathybedwardconsult/30min Please leave a review of The Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. Your review helps 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/ uploading May 2026 no dates mentioned A 1-hour workshop that will propel you towards your goal weight. Sign up here: https://www.kathybedward.com/why-can-t-i-just-stick-to-a-diet-registration-dec2025

    13 min

  7. MAR 23

    Why You Keep Waiting for the "Right Time"

    There is always a reason you can’t start right now. After the trip. After work slows down. After this busy season. After the holidays. After you feel more motivated. And somehow… years go by. In this episode of The Scales of Wellness, we explore why so many people keep waiting for the “right time” to focus on weight loss—and why that moment rarely arrives. The truth is, most of us imagine weight loss happening in calm, organized conditions. But real life is rarely calm for long. Stress, travel, work deadlines, family obligations, and unpredictable schedules are simply part of adult life. We talk about what’s actually happening underneath the urge to wait, including: why starting meaningful change can activate your nervous system’s threat responsehow waiting can quietly protect you from the risk of disappointment or failurethe subtle identity trap that keeps people in “about to start” mode for yearsand how sustainable weight loss happens inside real life—not outside itIf your plan only works when life is calm, it isn’t designed for the life you actually live. This episode will help you rethink the idea of the “perfect time” and begin exploring what weight loss might look like within your real schedule, real stress levels, and real circumstances. If this episode resonates with you, I currently have one private coaching spot available. Sometimes the most helpful step is having support while you challenge the voice that says “later will be better.” Book a private consultation call here:   https://calendly.com/kathybedwardconsult/30min Please leave a review of The Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. Your review helps 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/ uploading May 2026 no dates mentioned A 1-hour workshop that will propel you towards your goal weight. Sign up here: https://www.kathybedward.com/why-can-t-i-just-stick-to-a-diet-registration-dec2025

    16 min

  8. MAR 16

    The Real Reason Why You Blow It After a Good Week

    If you’ve ever had a really good week with your eating… and then suddenly found yourself thinking, “I was doing so well… and then I ruined it,” this episode is for you. Most people assume those moments happen because they failed. But very often, the opposite is true. In this episode of The Scales of Wellness, we look at the surprising reason many people overeat right after things start going well. When you begin following through, seeing progress, or feeling proud of yourself, something deeper can get activated—and it can lead straight into the “forget it” moment. We talk about what’s actually happening in those situations, including: why success can feel unexpectedly uncomfortablehow progress can create pressure and vulnerabilitywhy your brain often prefers familiar patterns—even frustrating onesand how to stay steady when progress starts to feel destabilizingOne off-plan choice doesn’t create the spiral. The story you tell yourself about it does. Learning to recognize the wobble—and stay in the game anyway—is one of the most important skills in sustainable weight loss. If you’re noticing this pattern in your own life, I currently have one private coaching spot available. You don’t need more discipline—you need support learning how to stay with your successful self without giving up on yourself. Book a private consultation call here:   https://calendly.com/kathybedwardconsult/30min Please leave a review of The Scales of Wellness podcast on Apple iTunes. Your review helps 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/ uploading May 2026 no dates mentioned A 1-hour workshop that will propel you towards your goal weight. Sign up here: https://www.kathybedward.com/why-can-t-i-just-stick-to-a-diet-registration-dec2025

    22 min
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Weight loss strategies for busy professionals

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  • Creator
    Kathy Bedward
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
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    © 2026 The Scales of Wellness
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