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. 107: Creating a Rebound Protocol When Nothing Seems To Be Working

    1d ago

    107: Creating a Rebound Protocol When Nothing Seems To Be Working

    Have you ever stepped on the scale and felt completely confused? You’ve been trying. You’ve been paying attention. You thought things were going reasonably well. And yet somehow the scale moved in the wrong direction. Or maybe you’ve hit a stretch where nothing seems to be happening at all. When that happens, most women immediately assume they need more discipline, a stricter plan, or a complete restart. But what if the answer isn't working harder?What if the real solution is learning how to respond to setbacks with curiosity instead of panic? In this episode, I share the exact rebound protocol I teach my clients when progress stalls, weight rebounds, or they feel stuck and unsure what to do next. You'll learn how to stop spiraling, gather useful information, identify what is actually happening beneath the surface, and create a simple path forward without shame, punishment, or extreme measures. This episode will help you: • Understand why rebounds are a normal part of long-term weight management • Recognize the early warning signs before a small wobble becomes a bigger setback • Learn how to evaluate your habits objectively instead of emotionally • Create simple experiments that help you regain momentum • Build confidence in your ability to recover quickly when life throws you off course • Develop your own personal rebound plan for future challenges If you've ever thought, "Nothing is working," this episode will show you a different way to approach the problem. Because sustainable weight loss isn't about never getting off track. It's about learning how to find your way back. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to turn setbacks into data, confusion into clarity, and rebounds into opportunities for growth. 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.

    34 min
  2. 106: How To Move from Self Control To Self Trust

    Jun 2

    106: How To Move from Self Control To Self Trust

    Have you ever felt like the only way you can lose weight is by being more disciplined, more controlled, and better at following the plan? You’re not alone. Many women come to me believing self-control is the answer. They follow rules, avoid certain foods, and constantly ask themselves, “What should I do?” But over time, that approach becomes exhausting. It creates a cycle of dieting burnout, overeating, frustration, and starting over. In this episode, you’ll learn why self-control isn’t the same thing as self-trust—and why the women who succeed long-term eventually make that shift. We’ll explore how to reconnect with your body’s signals, make decisions from internal wisdom instead of fear, and build confidence that doesn’t depend on perfect compliance. 🎧 In This Episode You’ll Learn: ✔️ The difference between self-control and self-trust ✔️ Why dieting often teaches you to outsource your authority ✔️ The three types of safety required for sustainable weight loss ✔️ How restriction can unintentionally fuel overeating ✔️ Why uncertainty is part of the process—and how to handle it ✔️ Simple experiments that help you build trust with yourself around food ✔️ How to stay present during meals so your body can guide your decisions 📝 The Follow-Through Planner is now on sale for 40% off using code summer40  HBeardsley.com/planner 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.

    44 min
  3. 105: The 12-Minute Window

    May 19

    105: The 12-Minute Window

    What if the biggest factor impacting your weight loss progress isn’t what you’re eating… but whether you’re mentally present while you’re eating? In this episode, Heather explores one of the most overlooked patterns she sees in coaching women: spending the entire day thinking about food, weight, goals, and “trying to do better”… only to completely disconnect during the actual meal itself. This episode will help you understand:  Why so many women “go unconscious” while eating  The surprising reason distracted eating has such a powerful effect on results  How the brain uses food as a way to mentally check out from stress, responsibility, and decision fatigue  Why weight loss may have less to do with constant self-control and more to do with a very small daily window of awareness  The hidden connection between presence, satisfaction, fullness, and follow-through  How to stay connected to yourself during meals without becoming rigid, obsessive, or “perfect” Heather also discusses the research behind meal duration, why fullness signals are often missed, and how a simple shift in awareness may completely change your relationship with food. If you’ve ever said:  “I don’t even remember eating that.”  “I was good all day and then checked out at dinner.”  “I think about my weight constantly but still feel disconnected while eating…” …this episode is for you. ✨ This conversation is practical, eye-opening, compassionate, and deeply relevant for women trying to lose weight without living in constant food obsession. 🎧 Listen now and begin building the skill of staying with yourself during the moments that matter most. 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. 104: How To Master Distracted Eating

    May 5

    104: How To Master Distracted Eating

    🎙️ Episode 104: How to Master Distracted Eating ✨ You don’t need perfect, distraction-free meals to lose weight. If you’ve ever found yourself eating in front of the TV, scrolling your phone, or multitasking through meals—and then wondering why you’re still hungry or overeating later…This episode is for you. Because the goal isn’t to eliminate distracted eating. It’s to learn how to work with it in a way that still supports your body, your goals, and your life. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn how to: ✔️ Understand why distracted eating leads to overeating (without blaming yourself) ✔️ Use simple awareness shifts to stay connected to your body—even while distracted ✔️ Stop the “I already messed up, so it doesn’t matter” spiral ✔️ Eat to your desired percentage full without needing perfect conditions ✔️ Create a realistic approach to meals that actually fits your lifestyle 🧠 What’s really going on Distracted eating isn’t the problem. The problem is losing connection to your body’s feedback system—your hunger, your fullness, your satisfaction. When you learn how to stay just connected enough while eating, you can enjoy your meals, your environment, and your life…without overeating as the default. 🔑 What you’ll walk away with A way to eat in real life—  at your kitchen counter, in your car, at a restaurant, on the couch— …and still feel in control, satisfied, and aligned with your goals. No rules.  No restriction.  Just a skill you can practice and get better at. 🛠️ Want help applying this? This is exactly the kind of skill we build inside my Follow Through Digital Planner—  where you learn how to observe your patterns, adjust in real time, and follow through consistently. 👉 Get the Follow-Through Planner: HBeardsley.com/planner  👉 Join my email list for coaching tools + support: HBeardsley.com/subscribe 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.

    20 min
  5. 103: The Follow Through Formula

    Apr 21

    103: The Follow Through Formula

    In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact follow-through formula I use with my clients to turn intentions into consistent action — without relying on willpower. You’ll learn how to: ✔ Identify the real reason you’re not following through ✔ Break any goal down into clear, doable steps ✔ Build an environment that makes success easier (and more automatic) ✔ Reverse-engineer your habits so execution becomes inevitable ✔ Make decisions ahead of time so you stop negotiating with yourself ✔ Apply this to real life — including movement, planning, and overeating 🧠 The Follow-Through Formula Here’s the framework I teach inside the episode: Name it → Build it → Reverse it → Decide it → Do it When you apply this formula, follow-through stops feeling random… and starts feeling repeatable. 💡 Real-Life Examples from Coaching Inside the episode, I walk you through: ✨ A client who finally followed through on her morning yoga routine — not by trying harder, but by simplifying her first step ✨ My personal strength training system (garage gym, binder, schedule, cues — the whole setup 😄) ✨ How to reduce overeating by one time per week using a structured, data-driven approach 🍽 Applying This to Your Eating Habits If your goal is to: 👉 Eat less 👉 Feel more in control around food 👉 Stop overeating as often You’ll learn how to: • Track your current overeating patterns • Plan your week ahead of time • Choose one easier day to practice not overeating • Reverse-engineer your environment to support success • Use awareness instead of willpower 🔁 Why This Works Follow-through isn’t about being “better.” It’s about: ✔ Building the right system ✔ Reducing friction ✔ Making decisions ahead of time ✔ Creating a clear first step When those pieces are in place… Execution becomes much easier. 🛠 Want Help Applying This? This is exactly the kind of work I help my clients do inside: 👉 Private coaching 👉 Small group coaching 👉 And inside my Follow-Through Planner The planner is designed to help you: • Plan your week • Track your habits • Review your results • And follow through consistently You can learn more here: 👉 HBeardsley.com 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.

    42 min
  6. 102: The Power of Recovering Quickly

    Apr 7

    102: The Power of Recovering Quickly

    🎙️ Episode 102: The Power of Recovering Quickly What You’ll Learn in This Episode If one “off” moment—an overeat, a missed workout, a busy day—has a way of turning into a full derailment… this episode will show you a completely different way to approach it. You’ll learn how to recover quickly so you can keep moving forward instead of starting over. Inside, you’ll discover: Why it’s not the mistake that holds you back—it’s what happens nextHow to stop the all-or-nothing spiral before it takes overThe mindset shift that helps you get back on track immediatelySimple ways to rebuild momentum (without overcorrecting or restricting)Why This MatterS Most women don’t need more information about what to eat or how to exercise. They need a better way to respond when things don’t go as planned. This is the skill that changes everything—and it’s probably not what you think. What We Explore ✨ The hidden pattern that keeps you stuck longer than necessary ✨ How to interrupt emotional reactivity in real time ✨ A powerful question that resets you instantly ✨ What “getting back on track” actually looks like Your Takeaway The difference between staying stuck and making progress? It’s how quickly you recover. And once you learn how to do that, everything gets easier. 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.

    20 min
  7. 101:Your Overeating Habit And How To Change It

    Mar 24

    101:Your Overeating Habit And How To Change It

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode Overeating isn’t a personal failure — it’s information. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why overeating almost always makes sense in contextHow restriction, stress, and underfueling drive overeating cyclesThe questions that reveal why overeating happensHow understanding patterns creates change — without shameThis episode helps you stop turning on yourself and start changing what actually matters. 🎧 Best for you if: overeating feels like your biggest obstacle — and you’re ready to approach it differently. 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
  8. 100: How Eat Less And Lose Weight Intuitively Without Underfueling

    Mar 10

    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
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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
    106
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Heather Beardsley LLC
  • Show Website
    Love Life And Lose Weight

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