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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 99: Muscles & Movement: Getting Started with Strength Training

    FEB 24

    99: Muscles & Movement: Getting Started with Strength Training

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode If strength training feels intimidating, inconsistent, or confusing — this episode is for you. You’ll learn: Why muscle is essential for fat loss, metabolism, and aging well in midlifeWhat “enough” strength training actually looks like (and why more isn’t better)How to create a movement plan you can repeat, not just startHow to measure success without pushing yourself into burnoutThis episode helps you build confidence and consistency with movement — without extremes. 🎧 Best for you if: you know strength matters, but haven’t found a way to follow through sustainably. 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
  7. 98: Your Weight Goal Blueprint: Translate Your Goals Into Weekly Actions

    FEB 10

    98: Your Weight Goal Blueprint: Translate Your Goals Into Weekly Actions

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode Big goals fail when they don’t translate into daily life. In this practical, hands-on episode, you’ll learn: How to turn your yearly body composition goal into clear weekly prioritiesWhy doing less — more intentionally — leads to better resultsHow to focus on the actions that actually drive progressHow to stop guessing what you “should” be doing each weekThis episode walks you through a simple blueprint so weight loss stops feeling vague and overwhelming — and starts feeling doable. 🎧 Best for you if: you want structure without rigidity and clarity without pressure. 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
  8. 97: Yearly Body Composition Goals + How To Achieve Them

    JAN 27

    97: Yearly Body Composition Goals + How To Achieve Them

    Episode 97 — Yearly Body Composition Goals + How To Achieve Them Most women end up burning out because they push too hard or they quit in frustration when they are doing ‘all the things’ and the scale doesn’t move at all or it moves inconsistently.  In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Shift from short-term scale obsession to yearly body composition goalsUnderstand fat loss, muscle preservation, and why changing net weight alone  isn’t enough for peri and post menopausal women Choose a realistic, calming yearly goal that supports consistencyReduce urgency, rebound eating, and all-or-nothing thinkingGet results consistently and learn what WORKSAccurately track body composition against weekly habits so you know exactly what  habits creates the results for YOU 🔗 Find an InBody professional scale near you: https://inbodyusa.com/support/nearest-testing-location/ 🔗 My affiliate link for the InBody H20 home body composition scale: https://hbeardsley.com/Inbody 🎧 Best for you if: you’re tired of starting over and want a longer-term strategy that actually works in midlife. 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.

    23 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
    103
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Heather Beardsley LLC
  • Show Website
    Love Life And Lose Weight

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