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Lizzie Merritt - Weight Loss Coach for Women Who Want To Feel Confident In Their Own Skin
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Fuel your body, unleash your soul: The podcast for women ready to lose weight and fully embrace their unique gifts and talents. Learn how to transform your body and mind with brain science and self-compassion. Do you know *what* to do to lose weight but can’t find the time or energy to actually do it? Are you the one always behind the camera taking pictures of everyone else on vacation because you don’t like the way you look? Are you ready to stop waiting to lose weight in order to start participating in life? In this podcast, you’ll find shame-free weight loss solutions that set you free from the exhausting cycle of being ”on a diet” or ”off the wagon”. Together, we’ll help you overcome self-sabotaging behavior through simple tools, brain hacks, and steps to rewire your brain for weight loss. If you’re ready to stop feeling like you are the problem and lose weight in a way that makes you feel like you can trust yourself, then you’re in the right place. Hi, I’m Lizzie. Welcome to the Confident Body Podcast where we talk about all the mental and emotional parts of weight loss that diets don’t tell you. I spent most of my life feeling self-conscious about my body, looking for the next diet, or wishing I could just lose a few pounds. After feeling massive imposter syndrome teaching fitness, I began to wonder if there was more to feeling great than just nutrition and exercise. I realized that feeling confident in your skin is more about what’s between your ears than what’s on your plate. I began to understand how diets go against the way your brain is naturally wired and how diets make it so hard to lose weight long term. I learned specific strategies and tools to work WITH my brain to lose weight for good and finally feel confident in my body. And you can too. If you want to look in the mirror and see what’s RIGHT about you…Learn solutions that are easy and fit your busy life…Find out how to train your brain for weight loss…and love yourself and your body all the way down the scale, then let’s go. lizzie@confidentbody.coach www.confidentbody.coach www.confidentbody.coach/tips

  1. 6D AGO

    7 Reasons LIGHT Feels Different Than Diets

    Welcome to Part 2 of Behind the Pages of LIGHT, The New Psychology of Weight Loss. In the last episode, we took a step behind the curtain and revealed how the book explains why weight loss has felt so hard, even when you’re smart, capable, and doing your best. We looked at familiar ideas like people pleasing and fear of success, through the lens of weight loss and named the patterns that quietly drain energy, create self-doubt, and make follow-through feel heavier than it should. Today, we’re going deeper. This episode is about the heart behind the behind-the-scenes. It’s about how this book actually came together, not just conceptually, but emotionally. The moments that surprised me while I was writing, the pieces that clicked into place and made the framework feel sturdy, human, and usable. The parts that turned this from a collection of ideas into something that could actually support you in real life. The whole process of LIGHT is different because it leaves room for learning, for gentleness, for being human. And why it was designed to help you feel steadier, not smaller. We’ll cover how LIGHT works as a laboratory instead of a performance, how emotional eating shifts when you decode it instead of fighting it, how body image changes when you stop staring blindly at the scale and begin to view it through a prism of the real outcomes you want from weight loss, as well as how identity fits into sustainable weight loss. So, are you ready to go deeper behind the pages, into the heart of this work, and see how all of it connects in a way that clicks into place…almost like a light switch?? Let’s go!   Get the book! LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss Also, check out my first book: You Are A Miracle

    47 min

  2. JAN 7

    7 Gaps Between Knowing and Doing

    It’s here! My book, LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss is ready and available now. I’m so excited for this book to be out in the world.  Writing a book is a lot like a pregnancy. It’s something that grows with you and through you but not totally of you. And by the end you’re like, “Let’s just get it out there already!”  Today’s episode is a little different, because instead of teaching you something brand new, I want to invite you behind the scenes. This is a sit-down, coffee-in-hand conversation about why this book exists and how it approaches weight loss differently. We’ll cover how familiar ideas finally clicked when I looked at them through the lens of weight loss. Things like: The real reasons you can know what to do and not do it why your brain isn’t sabotaging you (it’s just being normal),  how perfectionism and people pleasing can be turned around to be used in your favor  as well as some personal favorites and behind the scenes stories from writing the book.  So, are you ready to step behind the curtain, hear the real story of how this book came together, and see why this approach finally feels different? Let’s go!   Get the book! LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss Also, check out my first book: You Are A Miracle

    39 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    Why You Don't Need a Reset This New Year's Eve

    As the year comes to a close, it’s easy to feel pressure to start over, especially when weight loss hasn’t stuck the way you hoped. If you’re tired of diets, exhausted by restarting, and quietly wondering why weight loss never seems to last, this episode is for you. In today’s New Year’s Eve episode, we talk about why “starting over” feels tempting but rarely works, and how to look at the past year without calling it a failure. You’ll learn how to turn what happened into useful information instead of shame, and how to move forward with a structure designed for sustainable weight loss in real life. I walk you through the LIGHT framework, the exact framework my upcoming book is built on, and explain how it helps you stop yo-yo dieting, calm overeating, and build habits that actually hold up as life changes. This episode is for women who want weight loss that lasts, without extremes, without rules, and without another reset. Nothing to fix tonight. Just a steadier way forward.   Get the new book! LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss   Read my first book: You Are A Miracle

    25 min

  4. 12/24/2025

    ’Twas the Night Before Christmas...Without the Food Drama

    Christmas Eve can be a beautiful day, and also a mentally noisy one, especially if food and weight loss have been living loudly in your head. If you’ve ever wanted to fully enjoy a holiday but found yourself distracted by food thoughts, body thoughts, or whether you were “doing today right,” this episode is for you. In this special Christmas Eve episode, we talk about why food becomes such a strong focus on emotional days, and how to gently bring your attention back to what this day is actually about. You’ll learn how food can be part of the holiday without becoming the obsession, and why presence and self-trust matter more than control, especially when it comes to sustainable weight loss. This is not an episode about restraint, rules, or fixing anything. It’s an invitation to slow down, soften the noise, and enjoy today without guilt or spiraling later. Nothing to manage. Nothing to earn. Just a calmer way to be here.   Get the new book! LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss   Read my first book: You Are A Miracle

    20 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    10 Non Sexy Power Thoughts That Make Weight Loss Work

    Have you ever wished your thoughts felt calmer and steadier, especially on the days when weight loss feels like wrestling an octopus made of feelings? Have you ever noticed how your brain can act like a dramatic narrator, turning a tiny wobble into a five season saga where everything is doomed and you clearly need snacks for survival? It is normal for your brain to forget you are capable and resourceful, even though you have solved harder things than choosing what to eat at dinner. Your brain will practically melt down over a chicken breast. This is why practicing thoughts on purpose matters. Today, we’re breaking down ten simple power thoughts that:  don’t sound fancy but actually do the heavy lifting,  why your brain rolls its eyes at unrealistic positivity,  how to keep your cool when your feelings get loud,  why tiny steps matter more than perfect plans,  and how to make weight loss feel manageable instead of mentally exhausting. So are you ready to calm your brain, steady your steps, and build confidence without needing a motivational speech from your pantry? Let’s go. www.confidentbody.coach/launch BOOK: You Are A Miracle    Join my book launch team and get LIGHT for FREE!!

    36 min

  6. 12/12/2025

    Top 10 Gifts for the Woman Wanting Weight Loss

    Have you ever looked at someone you love and thought, “Wow, I wish they knew how to support my weight loss journey without accidentally handing me a tin of holiday cookies shaped like reindeer”? Have you ever wanted to say, “Actually, the thing I want most is something that helps me feel calm and confident, not chocolate in a decorative box”? Receiving gifts can feel so complicated when you are working on your health, your habits. The people in your life care about you and want to make you feel good, but sometimes…their efforts can feel like their sabotaging you. Today we’ll cover the surprisingly simple gifts that support weight loss without ever mentioning weight the tools that help you feel calm in your body the fun things your family can create to make your daily life easier as well as how to receive gifts in a way that makes you feel seen, supported, and deeply cared for. So get ready to talk about ten terrific tools to help your people know WHAT to get you for the holiday season.  Ready? Let’s go! www.confidentbody.coach/launch BOOK: You Are A Miracle    Helpful links to items mentioned in this episode: https://www.natrol.com/ Endel app Brainwaves app Theragun Jon Acuff Greatest Year Ever Tracker Great storage containers Truly great water bottle options Join my book launch team and get LIGHT for FREE!!

    34 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    When the Scale Feels Cruel

    Have you ever stepped on the scale after doing everything right and thought, “Are you kidding me, this is not fair”? Have you ever wondered why that number feels like it has the power to decide if you are winning or failing your whole week? Today we’ll cover why your brain connects fairness to the scale, what the scale actually measures, and how to build safer, steadier anchors inside yourself, as well as how to give yourself a sense of calm no matter what that number says. So are you ready to stop the scale from stealing your spark and start creating steady self-trust?  https://confidentbody.coach/tips/ BOOK: You Are A Miracle

    33 min

  8. 11/26/2025

    How to Be a Normal Eater During the Holidays

    How many times have you told yourself, "I will get back on track after the holidays, because right now is just impossible?” We're often convinced that we need the calendar to calm down—no more travel, no more parties, no more treats—before we can finally make progress toward our goals. But what if the "right time" to lose weight isn't a date on the calendar, but a decision you make today? In this episode, we tackle the myth that the holidays are the "worst time" to be a normal eater. We’ll show you how to swap rigid food rules for real choices, so you can enjoy the season's joy, leave every event feeling light and proud, and step into the new year with trust, not regret. The goal isn't perfection; it's practice. Learn how to be a woman who trusts herself around food, no matter how chaotic the season gets. In This Episode, We Cover: The Myth of the Right Time: Why your brain loves to delay starting, and why waiting for "perfect conditions" is the biggest block to progress. Rules vs. Choices: How rigid dieting leads to secret overeating, and how flexible, normal eating patterns build long-term trust and health. The Plate Plan for Buffets: A simple strategy for navigating parties and buffets by treating the spread like a museum, not a target. Handling Family Food Pressure: How to set kind boundaries and honor the cook and your body, even when love shows up as an extra serving. Baking & Tasting Sanely: Simple plans for enjoying holiday treats and tasting your creations without accidentally eating a whole serving before dinner. Chaos Control: Strategies for travel days and schedule interruptions to keep you feeling steady with simple protein and produce anchors. The Day-After Reset: What to do when you overeat (you're human!): how to skip the shame spiral and get back to normal in one simple meal. Your Holiday Toolkit: Three powerful tools—Choices, Scientist Brain, and Good/Better/Best—to help you run your own game all season long. Key Concepts & Analogies: Learning to Swim: Progress comes from practicing in the shallow end with sparkly lights (the holidays!), not waiting for a quiet lab. The Museum Analogy: You don't carry the whole museum home. Visit a few favorite dishes with full attention, then leave with energy. Love as Sunshine: You can receive love (and thank the cook) without needing two extra scoops of food. Simple Action Step for This Week: Before your next holiday event, ask yourself these three questions: What do I want to enjoy? What is worth it? How do I want to feel later? Let your answers guide your choices. Remember, you don't need perfect days. You need a few steady choices, repeated.   https://confidentbody.coach/tips/ BOOK: You Are A Miracle

    36 min
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Fuel your body, unleash your soul: The podcast for women ready to lose weight and fully embrace their unique gifts and talents. Learn how to transform your body and mind with brain science and self-compassion. Do you know *what* to do to lose weight but can’t find the time or energy to actually do it? Are you the one always behind the camera taking pictures of everyone else on vacation because you don’t like the way you look? Are you ready to stop waiting to lose weight in order to start participating in life? In this podcast, you’ll find shame-free weight loss solutions that set you free from the exhausting cycle of being ”on a diet” or ”off the wagon”. Together, we’ll help you overcome self-sabotaging behavior through simple tools, brain hacks, and steps to rewire your brain for weight loss. If you’re ready to stop feeling like you are the problem and lose weight in a way that makes you feel like you can trust yourself, then you’re in the right place. Hi, I’m Lizzie. Welcome to the Confident Body Podcast where we talk about all the mental and emotional parts of weight loss that diets don’t tell you. I spent most of my life feeling self-conscious about my body, looking for the next diet, or wishing I could just lose a few pounds. After feeling massive imposter syndrome teaching fitness, I began to wonder if there was more to feeling great than just nutrition and exercise. I realized that feeling confident in your skin is more about what’s between your ears than what’s on your plate. I began to understand how diets go against the way your brain is naturally wired and how diets make it so hard to lose weight long term. I learned specific strategies and tools to work WITH my brain to lose weight for good and finally feel confident in my body. And you can too. If you want to look in the mirror and see what’s RIGHT about you…Learn solutions that are easy and fit your busy life…Find out how to train your brain for weight loss…and love yourself and your body all the way down the scale, then let’s go. lizzie@confidentbody.coach www.confidentbody.coach www.confidentbody.coach/tips

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