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Weight Loss Made Simple

Dr. Stacy Heimburger

111 episodes

15 hours ago

This Thanksgiving, we’re talking about something deeper than turkey and pumpkin pie — gratitude. 🦃✨ In this episode, Dr. Stacy dives into how gratitude isn’t just good for your mood — it’s a proven mindset tool that can lower stress, improve emotional eating, and make healthy habits stick. Learn how a daily gratitude practice can help you feel calmer, sleep better, and finally shift from “what’s wrong” to “what’s working.” You’ll hear: 💛 How gratitude lowers cortisol and helps regulate appeti...

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This Thanksgiving, we’re talking about something deeper than turkey and pumpkin pie — gratitude. 🦃✨ In this episode, Dr. Stacy dives into how gratitude isn’t just good for your mood — it’s a proven mindset tool that can lower stress, improve emotional eating, and make healthy habits stick. Learn how a daily gratitude practice can help you feel calmer, sleep better, and finally shift from “what’s wrong” to “what’s working.” You’ll hear: 💛 How gratitude lowers cortisol and helps regulate appeti...

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Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness

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Weight Loss Made Simple

110. Why Gratitude Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Weight Loss Journey

This Thanksgiving, we’re talking about something deeper than turkey and pumpkin pie — gratitude. 🦃✨ In this episode, Dr. Stacy dives into how gratitude isn’t just good for your mood — it’s a proven mindset tool that can lower stress, improve emotional eating, and make healthy habits stick. Learn how a daily gratitude practice can help you feel calmer, sleep better, and finally shift from “what’s wrong” to “what’s working.” You’ll hear: 💛 How gratitude lowers cortisol and helps regulate appeti...

16 hours ago

10 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

109. 5 Holiday Diet Rules to Break (and What to Do Instead)

If you’ve ever been told to “skip breakfast before Thanksgiving” or “earn your pie with a workout,” this one’s for you. Those diet rules sound smart — but they actually backfire. In this episode, Dr. Stacy dives into five common holiday food rules that are keeping you stuck in the overeating–guilt–restart cycle and shows you what to do instead. You’ll learn how to enjoy your favorite foods, keep your energy steady, and avoid the “I’ll start again in January” mindset. She covers: ✨ Why s...

1 week ago

18 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

108. How to Build Your Holiday Plate Without the Guilt (or the Bloat)

It’s the season of mashed potatoes, pie, and stretchy pants—but what if you could enjoy all your favorite holiday foods without the crash or the guilt? In this episode, Dr. Stacy shares her practical, no-nonsense guide to building a balanced holiday plate that keeps your energy steady and your mindset strong. You’ll learn how to beat the “I’ll start in January” cycle, calm the scarcity mindset that leads to overeating, and make simple food swaps that actually taste amazing. Plus, she shares h...

2 weeks ago

17 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

107. Comfort Food Without the Crash

Fall is here — and so are all the cozy, carb-filled comfort foods. 🍂 But here’s the thing: comfort food shouldn’t leave you bloated, brain-fogged, and ready for a nap. In this episode, Dr. Stacy shares how to enjoy all your fall favorites — soups, casseroles, pumpkin spice, and more — without sending your blood sugar (or your goals) off the rails. You’ll learn: ✅ The best fall comfort foods that actually fuel you (not flatten you) ✅ Smart swaps for casseroles, sides, and pumpkin spice treats ...

3 weeks ago

16 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

106. Game Day Without the Guilt

Football season is here — and so are the wings, dips, chips, and drinks that can throw your weekend completely off track. But what if you could enjoy all the fun without the Monday regret? In this episode, Dr. Stacy shares her favorite real-world strategies for staying mindful during tailgates and football parties — no food guilt required. You’ll learn how to plan ahead, eat with intention, and still enjoy your favorites without feeling stuffed, bloated, or “off-plan.” 👉 Inside this episode: ...

4 weeks ago

15 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

105. A Less Sweet Trick or Treat

Halloween doesn’t have to mean a week-long sugar hangover. In this fun and practical episode, Dr. Stacy shares real-life strategies for keeping Halloween magical—without letting candy take over your house (or your appetite). You’ll learn: 🍭 Smart swaps for what to hand out that kids actually love (and won’t get your house toilet-papered) 🎒 Creative ways to handle the post–trick-or-treat candy avalanche 💰 How to make candy “buy-backs,” trades, and swaps fun instead of restrictive 🧠 A simple “P...

1 month ago

15 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

104. Get Back On Track Today - Motivation vs Momentum

Ever feel like it’s way harder to restart a habit than it was to begin in the first place? You’re not alone — and it’s not because you “aren’t motivated.” The real issue is momentum. In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger breaks down why restarting feels so heavy and how to make it easier with brain-friendly strategies that actually work. You’ll learn: ✅ Why your brain resists restarting (hint: it loves the status quo) ✅ The power of the “never miss twice...

1 month ago

17 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

103. The Top 5 Feelings that Spark Emotional Eating

You’re not always eating because you’re hungry. More often than not, you’re eating because your brain is looking for a break from a feeling. In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy breaks down the five most common emotions that trigger emotional eating — and what you can do instead. We’ll cover: 😐 Boredom — why wandering into the pantry isn’t about hunger😰 Stress & Anxiety — how cortisol ramps up cravings and what to do to calm your nervous system💤 Exhaustion — why “bed, not...

1 month ago

25 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

102. The Pumpkin Challenge Bootcamp - 31 Days to Reset Your Habits, Health & Holidays

Fall is the perfect season for a reset — cooler weather, cozy vibes, and a natural rhythm shift that makes it easier to recommit to healthy habits. That’s exactly why I created the Pumpkin Challenge Bootcamp — a fun, 31-day challenge to help you reset your routines before the holidays hit. Inside this episode, I break down exactly how the Pumpkin Challenge works, why short seasonal resets are so effective, and how you can join us (yes, even if you’re starting late!). Here’s what the Pumpkin C...

1 month ago

12 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

101. The Food Freedom Shift (and a Hint of Pumpkins)

If diets are all about rules, Food Freedom is all about shifts — and fall is the perfect time to practice them. 🍂 In this episode, Dr. Stacy shares three powerful Food Freedom shifts that will help you feel more in control around food this season (without waiting until January to “start over”): ✨ Shift 1: From Willpower → to Understanding Your Brain + Hormones Learn how hunger hormones like ghrelin, leptin, and insulin affect cravings, why sugar and lack of sleep throw them off, and how...

2 months ago

17 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

100. Then & Now

In this milestone 100th episode, Stacy Heimburger reflects on her journey from struggling with weight and self-confidence to discovering the power of mindset and coaching. She emphasizes the importance of self-talk and introduces her comprehensive Food Freedom Plan, which integrates nutrition, mindset, and emotional support, particularly for women navigating hormonal changes. The episode serves as both a celebration of progress and a roadmap for future growth in health and wellness. Here’s wh...

2 months ago

12 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

99. Learning to Let Go to Move Forward

Sometimes the hardest part of change isn’t what we do—it’s what we’re finally willing to let go of. As summer winds down, this is the perfect moment to talk about the baggage that keeps us stuck in old patterns. In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger shares why holding onto diet rules, past failures, and body hang-ups makes weight loss harder than it has to be—and what you can do to finally release them. You’ll learn: ✨ Why old diet rules (like “good vs. bad foods”) sabotage progress ✨ How p...

2 months ago

18 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

98. No More Accidental Autumns

Fall flies by if we’re not careful — one minute it's back-to-school chaos, and the next it's time for Christmas shopping. In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger (aka @sugar_freemd) walks you through a simple, mindful way to actually enjoy fall with your family — no Pinterest perfection required. You’ll learn: How to define what fall really means to youThe one 15-minute activity that can turn your season aroundWhy planning memory-making moments beats letting life “just happen”A full list of coz...

2 months ago

14 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

97. Fuel, Feelings, or Flavor? The 3-Second Check-In That Changes Everything

Ever find yourself standing in front of the fridge at 9:30 p.m. wondering how you got there — or what you're even looking for? In this episode, I'm breaking down the simple, powerful framework I call the 3 F’s of Eating: 👉 Fuel (your body needs energy) 👉 Feelings (you're eating to soothe an emotion) 👉 Flavor (you just want something that tastes good) You'll learn: How to recognize true physical hunger vs. emotional urgesWhy “rage eating” and “snacky snack mode” happen more than you thinkHow ...

3 months ago

18 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

96. Back-to-School, Not Back to Chaos: 5 Sanity-Saving Systems for Fall

August doesn’t mess around—and if your house is feeling the pressure of new routines, school supplies, and suddenly remembering how to pack a lunch again, this episode is for you. In this week’s episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy shares five realistic, brain-friendly systems to help your whole family transition into fall with more calm, fewer meltdowns, and actual food on the dinner table. Whether you’re a parent or just someone craving a fresh start, these back-to-school habits wi...

3 months ago

19 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

95. Are You Asking the Right Questions About Weight Loss?

Your brain is a powerful problem-solver—but if you’re asking the wrong questions, you’ll keep getting the wrong answers. In this episode, Dr. Stacy breaks down why certain questions (like “Why can’t I just stick to anything?”) actually shut down your motivation and keep you stuck in shame spirals. Then, she flips the script and gives you a toolkit of better questions—the kind that spark creativity, action, and self-compassion. You’ll learn: ✅The 3 red flags of shame-based questions ✅How fut...

3 months ago

13 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

94. How Coaching Made Me a Better Mom

I signed up for coaching to lose weight—but what I didn’t expect was how much it would change my parenting. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the surprising ways mindset work helped me become a more patient, present, and empowered mom. From early-morning frustrations to perfectionist pressure, I walk you through the real-life moments where coaching shifted my thinking, softened my reactions, and strengthened my connection with my kids. Whether you're a mom, friend, or simply trying to show up b...

3 months ago

16 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

93. The 3 Biggest Weight Loss Lessons That Had Nothing to Do With Food

In this powerful episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger opens up about the real breakthroughs that helped her lose 90 pounds — and not one of them was about cutting carbs or counting calories. Instead, it all came down to mindset. If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do but can’t seem to follow through, this one’s for you. Dr. Stacy shares the top 3 unexpected mindset shifts that helped her stay consistent, break free from shame cycles, and finally feel in control of her weight — and her life. Yo...

3 months ago

23 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

92. You Asked, I Answered: My 10 Most-Asked Weight Loss Questions

In today’s first-ever Q&A episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger pulls back the curtain and answers the top 10 questions she gets from patients, podcast listeners, and even friends at school pickup. From how she personally lost 90 pounds to managing emotional eating, weight regain, and cravings—this episode is packed with real talk, practical advice, and mindset shifts that will change how you approach weight loss. She also dives into what it’s really like to lose weight after 40, how to rebuild t...

4 months ago

27 minutes

Weight Loss Made Simple

91. Phone It In, Win the Week: Your Emergency Plan for When Life Goes Sideways

Hey friend—ever have a Monday (or let’s be real… entire week) go totally off the rails? In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger gets real about what to do when life explodes and you have zero time or energy to plan your meals. Whether you’re stuck in airport delays, forgot to prep, or just can’t even—this episode gives you the ultimate “Phone It In Plan” to help you stay on track without overthinking. We’re talking: ✅ Grab-and-go breakfasts with protein + fat (ahem, fat bombs in your coffee) ✅ ...

4 months ago

19 minutes