Thinner Peace In Menopause: Weight Loss After 50 & Mindfulness

 There is a widespread epidemic of self-loathing amongst women that is deeply rooted in how we see ourselves, our bodies, and how we use food. In this episode, I talk about the concept of tough love and how you can use it to compassionately "No" to other people, including yourself. Join me as I guide you on how you can make this summer the summer of “No” so you can get closer to what you really want - feeling better about yourself!   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/324 

Many of us try to “fix” our negative emotions with food, and my client, Renee used to be no different. Today, my beloved client is here to share her journey of shedding that emotional burden. When we began working together, she had trouble feeling joy about anything. It took a lot of emotional and mental work to manage her mind, but now the urge to always be looking for food is gone and it has made her life richer and happier. Listen in to hear Renee’s story of learning to fully experience life with a new mind and a new body. Enjoy the show!   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/323 

It’s the summer season, and just like the holidays, it usually means it’s a time for everyone to kick back and relax or go out and celebrate with friends and family. But if you don't ever want to worry about restricting yourself or overeating when you're out, then I have the pleasure of introducing my lovely client, Susan. For the last 40 years, she was in a neverending cycle of gaining weight and then losing it through dieting. As a client who underwent both my individual and group coaching, I am so excited for you all to hear about the things she has learned that led to a massive improvement in her relationships with others, food, and most importantly, herself.   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/322 

What constitutes as normal eating for you?  For my listener, Carol, normal eating for her was her desire to overeat during dinner and continue eating until bedtime. In this special episode, Carol joins me for a live coaching session where I help her get started on mindfully managing those night-time urges. If you’re like Carol and struggle with controlling yourself at night, make sure to join us and learn how you can kick those unhealthy eating habits. Enjoy the show!   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/321

When we’re having bad days or bad weeks, our brains like to amplify our negative thoughts but at the end of it all, that’s all they just are - they’re just thoughts and you deserve to give yourself better options that will serve you better. In this episode, I’m going to teach you three steps that will help you coach yourself through those negative thoughts and emotions. Once you understand this one thing holding you back you can finally live your life with unconditional confidence and happiness.   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/320

When we start our weight loss journeys, the initial few pounds can fall off quite quickly– but we still need to be vigilant about what we eat because there are definitely going to be times when we won’t drop the weight and we can plateau. When this happens, we really need to keep our frustrations in check because it can throw us completely off track when really– we need to accept that we will not always be consistently dropping pounds.   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/319

When we think of the word mother, some of the first words that would come to our minds would be caring, protective, and kind. In honor of Mother’s Day, I want to introduce to you the concept of “Self-Mothering" and how you can start applying those qualities to yourself. By giving yourself room for self-compassion, you can create a greater capacity to eat and satisfy your physical hunger in a way that serves you best. Enjoy the show!   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/318 

Does the idea of getting on the scale feel like torture and fill you with dread? If so, I have good news for you; the scale is a tool, and your mind is manageable. In this episode, I’m showing you how to manage your mind around the scale and use it as a tool to help you get what you want. I’m showing you how to bring more awareness to your thoughts to make this the last time you ever lose weight, and why you don’t need to throw out the scale!   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/317 

If you have ever tried to lose weight, you may have used food at one point as a reward or punishment– usually as the former. But the way our brains work is that it naturally gravitates toward pleasure. Therefore, being self-deprecating will not be a sustainable source of motivation in the long run. This week, I invite you to ask yourself the question: Why am I eating when I’m not even hungry? It’s time to find the reward in eating when you’re hungry and stopping when you’re full.   Get the full show notes and information here:  https://drdebbutler.com/316

Did you know that urges can be applied to a number scale similar to the physical hunger scale? In this episode, I’m going to provide you with pointers on urges so you can better measure and understand them. It’s important to remember that you’re not always going to be able to allow urges, but these strategies will help you get started on strengthening your urge muscles.   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/315

Why is it that when we try to lose weight, disparaging ourselves always feels like something that has to be done? My client, Katherine, did the same thing when she was working with me. In the beginning, she was her own worst enemy - frustrated and desperate until she finally understood the tool of self-kindness to flip her entire perspective about herself and her life. So join us for this inspiring episode as Kathleen opens up about her emotional journey to never having to lose weight again!   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/314

In this episode, I want to share a letter I received from my client, Andrea. After a particular event that involved her getting sick and regaining weight, she asked me how she can better manage her mind around stressful situations, and secondly, how to resist urges that stem from those events.   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/313 

It’s good to look after your physical health especially as we’re getting older. But I want to make it clear that what the Thinner Peace process offers first and foremost is emotional health. In this episode, I elaborate more on my process of why prioritizing your emotional well-being will lead to improved physical health over the long term.   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/312

Whether you feel you have enough or not enough willpower around food, here's the truth: willpower DOESN'T work. So long as you continue to desire any food, your willpower will give. So in this episode, I provide two ways that will help you in lessening your urges around food through one key idea - by allowing it.   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/311

Butterflies undergo an incredible transformation from the caterpillar stage to the chrysalis stage to the butterfly stage, and it’s similar to the transformation that I take my clients through. Listen in today to find out what happens in the Thinner Peace Process and how it could be exactly what you’re missing from your journey. I’m sharing the three phases of this process and how the power of self-compassion enables you to build trust and confidence in yourself!   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/310

When it comes to our weight loss journeys, oftentimes our goal is to simply lower those numbers on the scale. But the beauty of weight loss coaching is that you can come out of it with more than what you were expecting. When my client hired me, it was with the intention to stop dieting and how to eat between the two’s. Little did she know she would discover just how much her own thoughts were creating her urge to overeat.   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/309

Did you know that trying to please people puts both emotional and physical weight on you? This was a challenge a client of mine struggled with. She was trying so hard to please her mother, she ended up going against herself. Tune in to discover how she gained the confidence to stand up for herself and changed her relationship with herself and her mother for the better.   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/308

An important aspect of coaching is learning to have faith in yourself that you have the strength to put in the hard work. Joining me on the podcast today is Jill, one of my beloved clients. In this episode, Jill shares why coaching became the X-Factor in her weight loss journey and how she's been doing 1 year after working with me.   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/307

When people regain weight or don’t lose weight fast enough, they often tell themselves, “I’m a failure. I’ll never be able to do this.” In another installation of the Most Valuable Podcast episodes, we dive into the two most basic tools for permanent weight loss: massive action and failure. If you are able to understand and apply both these tools, then you will be able to develop a successful mindset to get the results you want.   Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/306

In the midst of finishing up my latest Thinner Peace Group Program, I ask my clients, “Why is this the last time you’ll ever need to lose weight again?” When my client, Nancy, came into the group session, she said that her biggest goal was to make peace with her body and with food. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing Nancy's answer to that all-important question with you all.    Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/305