Get Your GOAL: Weight Loss for Women Over 50

You’re so close to your goal weight, you can practically taste it. But here you are, bouncing around between three and seven pounds to the finish line. What’s up with that? Why is it taking so long, and what do you need to do to be done with dieting? Well, on today’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing exactly how to finally lose the last five pounds.No matter how close or far away you are from your goal weight, I know this topic is of deep interest to you. Everybody wants to be...

You’re inundated every day with messages about how you should fix your face, your hair, your aging skin, and your menopausal body. There are potions and lotions and cleanses and makeup and straighteners. But what you don’t hear a lot of is encouragement to love yourself exactly the way you are. So here it is. A first-hand account of exactly what it’s like to love your body.The truth is, your body is a walking, talking, thinking, blinking miracle. But maybe right now you don’t see it...

You know how it feels so good to get an encouraging pep talk from your best friend? Well, today’s weight loss podcast isn’t like that. Instead of handing you some sugar-coated platitudes about how you’re doing amazing, sweetie, I’ve got the straight skinny on where you need to get to work. My friend, I know that you can change. I know that you can hear what I’m about to tell you with an open heart. I know you can handle it, and use it to create what you want. I know you can lose wei...

I know there are plenty of things you’re looking forward to doing when you finish losing weight, but have you ever thought about what you’ll stop doing? Ever since I lost weight for the last time in my 50s, I’ve noticed these three surprising things that I just don’t do anymore. And today, I’m sharing them with you.Let’s paint a picture of what life looks like when you’re not just done losing weight, but really, truly, and absolutely finished. These three things I’m sharing with you toda...

Controlling your eating is pretty easy for you, isn’t it? But once or twice a week, you find yourself raiding the pantry, eating from boredom or stress. You know that if you could get control of your eating, you know you’d lose weight, but you just don’t seem to have the willpower. Well, I have good news, because on today’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing exactly how to control your eating without using willpower.I am a woman who has engaged in all kinds of eating ...

Of course you want to get consistent with your weight loss habits, but consistency feels SO hard, and right now you’re wondering if you should just throw in the towel. My friend, if you’re struggling with consistency, this episode is for you, because today I’m sharing three reasons why you can’t get consistent and exactly what to do about it.I know everybody and their weight loss coach tells you how you’ve gotta be consistent to reach your goals, and we all sort of acknowledge, like “Yeah, co...

So, you’re ready to lose weight for the last time by changing your mindset. But how exactly do you do that? And why does it work, when all the dieting you’ve been doing after menopause makes it feel like nothing will ever work again? In this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing exactly how journaling helps you lose weight.It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of journaling. In fact, I consider myself a journaling coach, a journaling mentor, and even a journaling teacher.I think a l...

Of course you want faster weight loss results. We all do! But it already feels like you’re doing everything you can. Should you eat even less? Workout even more? My friend, you don’t need to do either one of those things, because I have a short list of two things you can do that’ll really move the needle on the scale.As I promised you last week, I’ve got another deep-dive Masterclass that I pulled up from the Pahla B archives. This one was called “Speed Up Your Results By Doing These Two Thin...

After a lifetime of hearing that you have to eat healthy or low calorie foods to lose weight, or you have to give up carbs or fats or desserts to lose the weight you want – well, overthinking menopausal women like you are understandably skeptical when my answer to the question of “Can you REALLY eat what you want and still lose weight?” is unequivocally “Yes, you can.”When I was preparing for this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I went back into the Pahla B archives to watch a Ma...

I know you’ve got ‘em, because everybody has “diet thoughts.” In your head, they make so much sense and they sound so true. But not only are these thoughts not true, they’re holding you back from losing all the weight you want. So today, we’re exploring four “diet thoughts” you can let go of right now.Letting go of your unhelpful thinking is a piece of the weight loss mindset puzzle that often gets overlooked. And I get it. I mean, it’s so much more pleasant to write affirmations to your...

Hands down, the most common question I get from women who are struggling to lose weight after menopause is, “Should I change my calories?” And the short answer is “Probably not.” But if you want to learn all about it, let’s dive in!You’ve been trying to lose weight for a while. Months. Maybe even years. And in spite of your best efforts, the scale is either staying the same or bouncing around within a couple of pounds.Every time you weigh yourself, you’re feeling frustrated and doubtful. At t...

It’s so frustrating to watch the constant up and down on the scale, isn’t it? You just want to lose weight consistently! Well, on today’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m spilling the tea, with three tips for consistent weight loss.It’s true that weight loss never moves in a direct, straight line down, but you can achieve a continuous, consistent downward trend over time. The key?Understanding the body-based inputs you have complete control over (calories, water, sleep schedule,...

I’ve worked with thousands of menopausal women over the years, and every single one of them has gotten stuck at some point on their weight loss journey. Thankfully, getting stuck isn’t random, nor is it permanent. Today, I’m sharing the universal places everybody struggles, so you can figure out which of these three things is keeping YOU stuck.I truly believe that the reason we human beings set goals for ourselves is to learn something deeper about our human experience. And the way we learn w...

Of course you want to be done dieting because who wants all that restriction and anxiety? But you’re also pretty sure you have to diet to lose weight after menopause. Thankfully, you don’t have to feel like you’re on a diet at all. So today, I’m sharing exactly WHY and HOW I stopped dieting, while I was losing weight for the last time in my 50s.Feeling like you’re on a diet is optional, and the truth of it is that you’re far more likely to be successful at losing weight and maintaining it for...

It’s not really a question of “if” you have weight loss mindset blocks (you do), it’s more about figuring out exactly which ones you have, so you can solve for them and get to your goal weight. On this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m diving into the top five weight loss mindset blocks to show you exactly how they’re stopping you and what you can do about it.When you have blind spots (aka, mindset blocks), you are constantly slowing yourself down. But knowledge is power, my fr...

There’s a lot of information out there about weight loss for menopausal women, and some of it is straight-up wrong. To help you separate fact from fiction, on this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, we’re debunking twelve of the biggest weight loss myths, plus of course I’ll share the real facts so you can lose all the weight you want and keep it off forever.Your body and your brain are always always always working together, so any weight loss advice that doesn’t address your mindse...

When you’re not losing weight it’s almost never because of your calories. And yet, that’s the conclusion we all jump to immediately, even though changing up your calories is more likely to slow you down than speed you up. On this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing three important things to do (that aren’t changing your calories) when you’re not losing weight.Weight loss is a long game, and it’s driven by three things, in this exact order: number one, believing that you c...

You’ve been working on losing weight for a while, but you’re still not seeing the results you want on the scale. It feels super frustrating to put in all this effort and not be making any progress. So, why aren’t you losing weight? And what can you do about it? On this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing four reasons why you’re not losing weight … yet.Before we get into it, make sure you really take the time to hear the last word in the title of this episode: yet. Wh...

You can’t really lose weight without dieting…can you? What if this so-called conventional wisdom isn’t very wise after all? What if you could lose all the weight you want and keep it off forever, without feeling like you’re on a diet at all? My friend, you can, and this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast will tell you how.The fact is, you can DO all the things to lose weight – which is to say, creating belief in yourself and eating in a slight caloric deficit over time, while supporting you...

A couple of years ago, I lost weight for the last time. And while I was losing weight, I experienced three really big mindset shifts that forever changed the way I think about my body, my weight, and myself. So today, I’m sharing with you the three biggest mindset shifts I made to lose weight in my 50s.Mindset is basically just another word for belief or beliefs. Which is basically just another way of saying a thought or collection of thoughts that you’ve been practicing subconsciously and ma...

Wanna speed up your weight loss results? Of course you do. Then my friend, one of the first things you need to look at is what you’re currently doing (or in this case, NOT doing) that’s slowing you down. On this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing five things you’re NOT doing that are slowing down your weight loss results.I get asked a lot about what to DO for weight loss – which makes sense, because I’m a weight loss coach! And of course I have a super simple framework c...

Sometimes you feel really prepared to start your weight loss journey, and sometimes you’re pretty sure you need to do more research, and it’s off to Google you go. But this constant back and forth isn’t really helping you lose weight. So today I’m sharing three signs that you are ready to lose weight for good.If you’ve been wondering about whether or not you’re ready to lose weight, wonder no more, my friend. Here are three simple-to-spot signs that prove it’s time to lose weight for the last...

You’ve been wanting to lose weight for a while now, but there’s a part of you that feels really foolish about going on another diet in your 50s. I mean, how vain is that? It’s not like you’re going to go running around in a bikini at this age. But on the other hand, you’ve always wanted to be a woman of a “certain age” who looks and feels her best. One of those women whose whole essence oozes calm confidence and self-assurance. Maybe you could rock a bikini.Ugh! But maybe you should just...

You’ve gained and lost weight before, maybe even dozens of times, and you’re sick of it. You’re ready to be done with this dieting nonsense forever. But how does that even work? How do you lose weight for the last time? Like THIS.On this week’s episode, I’m going to lay out how to lose weight for the last time in a step-by-step list, but let me also point out the overarching theme – the one key takeaway that, if it’s the only thing you remember from this podcast, it’ll still send you in the r...

It’s been a long day, and your coworkers got on every single one of your nerves, including your last one. You’re super stressed out and you’ve got a deadline to meet, but… it’s like you can’t even stop yourself from heading to the pantry and stuffing your face. You know you’re eating your feelings, and you’re really ready to stop doing it, but how? My friend, like THIS.This week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast is super practical, with step-by-step instructions that’ll help youMake peac...

Don’t worry, today’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast isn’t really about the “F” word you’re probably thinking of – the four-lettered one. But we are absolutely going to chat about a certain three-lettered “F” word that’s slowing down your weight loss, and I’ll be sharing my best strategies for overcoming this common mindset block, so you can get your goal.You’re kind of afraid of writing certain things in your journal, aren’t you? Like it’s too personal, or too embarrassing, or too vulga...

Weight loss is actually pretty straightforward. You have a routine, and you stick to your routine. And it all goes just fine… as long as you’re in your routine. But when you go out to eat, or somebody brings donuts to work, or there’s a wedding or a new baby or a birthday to celebrate – I mean, how can you stay on track for weight loss when you’re out of your routine? We’re getting into it today, love, and I’m going to show you exactly how.First and foremost, I offer you this: you’re always o...

You stepped on the scale this morning, and it was up 1.2 pounds from yesterday. Your heart sank to your stomach, and your brain went into overdrive, telling you that obviously, this is a disaster – you’re gaining weight! You’re never going to get to your goal, or if you do, now it’s going to take longer. It’s all because of those stupid cookies you ate yesterday. If you had any self control at all, this wouldn’t have happened. But it’s going to be okay, today’s a new day, and you’ll just get ...

Which would you rather: lose weight fast, or lose weight permanently? This is easy: FAST weight loss! No, wait. PERMANENT weight loss. Fast? Permanent? It’s so hard to choose! Well, hold onto your hat, GOALfriend, because they’re not mutually exclusive, and today I’m going to tell you how you can have BOTH.First a disclaimer: when I’m saying fast weight loss, I’m not writing a snake oil check that biology can’t cash. Your body has limits to what it can and will do. For a woman over 50, “fast ...

Weight loss over 50 is driven by three things, in this exact order: number one, believing that you can. Number two, eating in a slight caloric deficit over time, and number three, lovingly supporting your metabolism while you do the other two things.Getting your brain onboard with weight loss and believing that you can lose weight is, hands down, the most important part of your weight loss journey. Your body doesn’t go anywhere your brain doesn’t go first. But the solution isn’t just chanting...

Wanna know why your last weight loss program didn’t work? The short answer is this: they were only trying to change your body. But my friend, weight loss only finishes in your body. It starts in your brain. So, if you want to ditch the programs that don’t work, and lose weight for the last time, you gotta know what’s been missing from those other plans. Which is exactly what we’re talking about today.Weight loss feels like such a “body thing,” and you’ve heard your whole life that it’s a...

It’s almost the first of the year, and literally everybody is talking about “New Year, New You!” But how do you know if you’re actually ready to make the deep, foundational change of losing weight for the last time? I’ve got a couple of checklists to help you know for sure, so let’s dive in!Wanting, wishing, and hoping you can lose weight this year is very different from actually being READY to lose weight. In this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, we’re chatting about the “red fla...

Ever since menopause came crashing into your life, nothing seems to work for weight loss anymore. You’ve tried eating less, moving more, and even that “three-day detox” nonsense. But have you tried changing your mind?Losing weight is actually pretty simple, and it always comes down to two things. Number one, believing that you can, and number two, eating in a slight caloric deficit over time. My zone of genius is helping you with the belief piece.In my 20s, 30s, and 40s, I gained and lost wei...

There’ve been some behind-the-scenes changes in Get Your GOAL-ville, so it’s time to share a few updates about what’s been happening and what’s coming next!Join me in this bonus episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast to hear about my new cats (yes, plural), how it’s going with this year’s business pivot, why I’m taking a brief hiatus, and some minor but fun changes coming soon to the podcast.Ready to lose weight for the last time? Download The 5-0 Method (my simple, sustainable, and science-bac...

We’re diving into the world of weight loss, and answering YOUR questions – it’s a weight loss Q&A with Pahla B! Listen now for mindset-shifting advice on dealing with discouragement, re-thinking a recent weight gain, managing emotional eating, and more.On this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast (which is a replay of a recent *live* Q&A session), we’re debunking calorie counting myths and addressing menopausal challenges with practical, doable advice for your weight loss journey.Alon...

When it comes to losing weight over 50, there’s so much conflicting information. But the science is clear, and I can help you sort it out so YOU can lose all the weight you want and keep it off forever. On this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, we’re diving into the archives and answering your questions about calories!Should you eat your calories throughout the day, or is it okay to eat them in one setting? And what if you’re still hundreds of calories away from your target, b...

Feel like there are things you should be doing for weight loss (like drinking enough water), but you’re just not motivated? This week on the Get Your GOAL podcast, we’re diving into the struggle of consistency and I’m sharing my personal experience with staying hydrated. So grab your water bottle and let’s reframe your mindset to break free from the burdensome “shoulds!”It's happened to all of us at some point. You start off all gung-ho about drinking the recommended amount of water every day...

How much sleep do you *really* need for weight loss? And what if you’re awake in the night with racing thoughts? In this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’ve got the scoop on all things SLEEP and how it impacts your weight loss journey. So grab a cup of tea, sit back, and enjoy!In today's episode, I've got something really special planned for us. I've been going through the archives and found some old Q&A episodes that I just had to bring back. Answering your questions is my ...

Everywhere you turn, somebody is telling you to cut carbs to lose weight. But is that actually the most effective way? Does it really work? In this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m spilling the tea about cutting carbs, and showing you exactly what works for weight loss.*Can* you cut carbs to lose weight over 50? Sure (sort of). But *should* you? Well, that’s a whole ‘nuther question with a (probably) different answer!We’re diving deep into the mindset of eating for weight loss...

Let’s celebrate SIX YEARS of the Get Your GOAL (formerly Fitness Matters and formerly formerly Let’s RUN) podcast with a list of six things I’ve learned about weight loss.I’ve been a fitness professional for almost a dozen years now, so you might think I already had it all figured out when I started this podcast on October 3, 2017.Nope.Back then, I was just a young 47-year old who had barely entered perimenopause and was still running ultramarathons for fun. My, how the years (and helping tho...

You know you need to be consistent with your weight loss habits, but it feels so HARD. How can you get consistent, and exactly how consistent do you really need to be? In this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, we’re diving deep into the topic of consistency so YOU can lose all the weight you want and keep it off forever.In The 5-0 Method, I explain the five daily tasks that create weight loss:Managing your mindEating the right number of caloriesDrinking the right amount of waterGetting ad...

If you’re having trouble losing weight, taking a look at how much you’re working out is one of the first places you can troubleshoot. Menopausal women have different exercise and recovery needs than younger women, and – believe it or not – too much exercise can actually lead to weight GAIN over 50. On this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, we’re exploring how much is too much.Overexercise isn’t always the problem, but it’s a far more common issue than the internet would lead you to b...

You’ve really got this calorie counting thing down pat when it comes to simple foods or eating in restaurants that list their calories. But what about when you cook at home? How do you figure out the calories in your favorite dishes when you’re just throwing things together? In this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’ll show you how to count the calories in your homemade meals with a simple, step-by-step process.Imagine never being afraid of going out to eat, or going to a friend’s ...

Of course you’re creating weight loss habits to lose weight, but did you know that some of the actions you’re taking will help with maintenance, too? In this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing the four best weight loss habits you can build today to make maintenance easy.When it comes to weight loss habits, most of us focus on things like eating in a caloric deficit, or exercising regularly. But there are other habits you can create now that will pay off big maintenance dividend...

Wanna start losing weight today? This episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast has my top three tips!You’re ready to lose weight, so the first thing you do is a total pantry clean-out of all the junk food in the house. Then you set your alarm for an hour earlier than usual so you can get in a good, hard workout. You’re focused, you’re determined… and in two weeks, you’re right back where you started, eating dinner on the couch and complaining that your pants don’t fit.Isn’t there a way to get off...

You’re on a weight loss journey, but what’s your destination? How do you choose your goal weight? This week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast will help you read the map and get where you want to go.You know you want to lose weight, and you’ve got some numbers rattling around in your mind about where the scale might end up, but you’ve also got some doubts. So you’re searching the internet and asking the experts, hoping that’ll clear things up for you.Instead, it seems to be making your de...

Weight loss is driven by 1.) believing that you can, and 2.) eating in a slight caloric deficit over time. This means that the real key to losing your first five pounds is working on your belief, and this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast will show you how.When you first get started and you’re working on losing your first five pounds, you probably think the secret lies in somehow making yourself eat and drink and journal and sleep and exercise.But the actual secret sauce of weight loss is ...

How often do you celebrate your weight loss wins? Every pound? Every five pounds? Or are you waiting until you get to your goal weight before you celebrate? Today’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast is a celebration of celebrating – plus a lesson on why it’s good for weight loss.The science is clear: celebrating your wins helps you win even more. So why is it so hard for you to toot your own horn? And what can you do to make celebrating your wins easier?We’re diving into the topic of celeb...

You have questions about weight loss over 50, and I have the answers! In this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, we’re digging in on calculating your calories, intuitive eating, getting off track, and more.Losing weight during and after menopause is different, and if you’re like the thousands of women I’ve helped to lose weight, you have questions about what’s changed and what works now. So, let’s dive in!Lucy: What’s the timeline for seeing results? My body is in early menopause and reall...

Today, we're diving into a topic that I see popping up all over the place—getting off track in your weight loss journey. It's a common experience that so many of us go through, and in this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I've got the answers for why you get off track and what you can do about it!Let's talk about something so many of us experience on our weight loss journeys—getting off track. Whether you're just starting out or you've been at it for a while, it happens to the best of us...

When you start journaling for weight loss with the Two-Step Tool, it’s kind of shocking how many unhelpful thoughts you have, isn’t it? My friend, you’re not alone and your mindset isn’t bad. On this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing some inspiration to help you keep going when negativity threatens to bring you down.The first time (or the first couple of times) you sit down to journal, you really don’t expect to hear anything too bad. But then you start writing and all of a su...

It happens to all of us: you go out with friends or family and fully intend to stay within your calorie target and stay on track for weight loss, but you find yourself overindulging. It seems like this behavior is beyond your control, but in this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing the real reason you overindulge and offer a solution for what you can do instead.My friend, food is not just fuel – we’ve all been socialized to associate it with feelings of love, comfort, and pleasu...

Weight loss has gotten so much harder in your 50s (and beyond), hasn’t it? You’ve started thinking that maybe you’re just too old to lose weight. But in this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, we’re kicking that thought to the curb and exploring both the science and the mindset of losing weight at any age.You, my friend, are NOT too old to lose weight. Regardless of your age, your gender, or your life circumstances, weight loss is driven by two essential factors: believing that you can, an...

Every weight loss journey is unique, but you will also inevitably come across three universal “pit stops” along your way. On this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, we’re chatting about the three stages of weight loss, so you can navigate the road with ease.When you set out to achieve a weight loss goal, it can feel like you’re traveling alone and you might even wonder if you’re the only one who feels confused or overwhelmed or stuck.But you’re definitely not alone.Over the years of workin...

You’re good all day (or all week), but when seven o’clock rolls around, you can’t stop munching. How can you be consistent on nights and weekends, so you can lose all the weight you want? Like THIS.On this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast we're tackling a common struggle – staying consistent with your calories on nights and weekends.The answer? Lose the weight in a way that’s ultimately sustainable for maintenance.This means no more restriction, no more “diet mentality,” no more be...

Today's topic, "Why bother?" is a seemingly rhetorical question you’ve likely asked yourself on your weight loss journey. But in this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, we’re answering it and using the information to move forward!You’ve faced moments of doubt and frustration on your weight loss journey. But you have the power to overcome them using the Two-Step Tool, and the simple process I’m outlining for you here:Restate the question in a negative declarative form. Listen to the re...

When you’re plagued with indecision because you fear making a mistake, there’s one clear path forward: make mistakes anyway. This MVP episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast will show you how and why making mistakes is the fastest and best way to get your goal.It can feel pretty overwhelming, for those of you who are new to the podcast, to try and sort through two hundred and ninety-one older episodes. So, occasionally, I’ll be sharing some of the most valuable older episodes, with an introducti...

Whether you think you already know how to lose weight, or think you don’t, I have a powerful mindset shift to share in this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast that will teach you everything you need to know about losing weight!On the one hand, if you’re telling yourself that you already know how to lose weight, it sounds like a good thing, right? Like, you know about how menopause has changed weight loss, and you understand the science of how eating in a slight caloric deficit over time is ...

Everybody wants weight loss to be easy, right? But also, you value hard work and want to be proud of your efforts. On this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, we’re exploring how to get the best of both worlds while you’re losing weight.On the one hand, you definitely want things to feel easy. Easy is pleasurable, it’s what your brain craves, and it requires virtually nothing from you. So nice, right?On the other hand, though, you’ve been socialized to value hard work, and truly believe tha...

Depending on how much weight you want to lose, you might need to adjust your calories while on your weight loss journey. On this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m teaching you when, why, and how to make those adjustments.My rule of thumb is that there are two times during weight loss when you might want or need to adjust your calories – at the beginning of your journey when you’re learning to be consistent, and after you’ve lost about 40 pounds (or your weight loss has stopped for mor...

Daily journaling is the most useful tool in your weight loss toolkit. And on this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing my best tips with you, so you can feel like a journaling pro and get the most out of it.Each day with The 5-0 Method, we do five tasks that make you say, “Oh! I had no idea weight loss at my age could be so simple.” And the number one task is to manage your mindset, by finding your thoughts and deciding if they’re helpful.So many women are on board with fo...

You have questions about weight loss over 50, and on this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’ve got the answers!I’ve been studying weight loss for over ten years and really paying attention to the questions you have – especially when you first get started on your journey. It feels difficult to navigate all your choices, and unbelievable that others have had success with such a counterintuitive plan.You want to get everything right, so you can stop gaining this menopausal weight an...

Weighing yourself can feel calm and easy. In this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing the simple process that will change your relationship with the scale.You’re on board with the idea of how mindset work or journaling *might* be helpful for losing weight. But weighing yourself? It’s hard, it feels terrible, and if you could just throw away your scale, you definitely would.I hear from clients all the time that they hate to weigh themselves because the daily fluctuations drive th...

The idea of loving your menopausal body sounds so nice. But what are the actual steps? How do you DO that? I’ve got the scoop in this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast!Loving your menopausal body is a feeling that’s available to you – even if right now you think you hate your body, or it’s betrayed you, or you just don’t understand it anymore. You CAN love your body, and I highly encourage you to do so.When menopause came knocking at my door, it changed everything I thought I knew a...

Your body will only go where your brain goes first. Which means that successful weight loss begins with the belief that you can lose weight.On a scale of one to ten, how much do you currently believe that you can get to your goal weight? Zero? This could be what’s stopping you from getting your goal.In this week’s short, sweet and inspirational episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, we’re diving into the concept of BELIEF and why it’s so important in reaching your goal. I’m sharing personal st...

Losing weight with The 5-0 Method means you’re focused on eating the right number of calories every day – because staying in a slight caloric deficit over time is the only scientifically proven way to shed pounds. But WHAT should you eat? Do you need to go low carb, or eat in an 8-hour window, or find low calorie substitutes for your favorite foods?No, no, and no. In fact, your best bet is to eat the foods you already love, in portion sizes to fit your weight loss calorie target.But how can t...

Most of us think getting to our goal will be just a straight line to success, and when things get tough, we just give up. But that doesn’t have to be your story. When you know what to expect along the way, even the bumpy path to your goal is navigable. And the truth of it is, the road to your goal looks like… a checkmark!On this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m drawing you the map and pointing out all the milestones you can expect, so you can get YOUR goal, no matter what it i...

Slow weight loss is frustrating, isn’t it? Even when you’re faithfully putting in the work with The 5-0 Method, you might still be losing weight slower than you want to, and you’re just so… over it.But what if slow weight loss isn’t the problem that you think it is? What if there’s a simpler answer than just trying to work harder?Because there is: in this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m covering the science of how fast or slow you can reasonably expect to lose weight at our a...

You used to be able to go hiking or running for hours on end, lift super heavy weights, and still have the stamina to live your life. But now that you’re exercising moderately – I mean, twenty-three minutes a day, are you kidding me? – to lose weight, you MUST be losing fitness. Right?Not right.My friend, on this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, we’re exploring the science of menopause and aging and how it affects your fitness, chatting about how your body makes exercise adaptatio...

You know the scene: you’re getting together with family or friends and before you go, you have every intention of eating to your weight loss calorie target. But then you get there, and… somehow you find yourself eating way over (or under!) your plan.What happened?My friend, there’s a very simple system at work here (so simple that I call it “The Wheel,” and you can learn all about it here: https://getyourgoal.com/podcasts/the-wheel/. In a nutshell, your brain is doing exactly what brains do, ...

This episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast is short and to the point, so you can take in the concept quickly and apply it everywhere you go.The Wheel is how your brain is ALWAYS working, whether you’re aware of it or not:You have a THOUGHTThat THOUGHT creates a FEELINGThat FEELING drives ACTIONS, andThose ACTIONS get you a RESULT that is a direct reflection of your original THOUGHTUnderstanding this concept is foundational for any mindset work you do, and truly is THE THING that helps you crea...

When you first start a weight loss program like The 5-0 Method – which is so counterintuitive to the whole “eat less and move more” philosophy you’ve heard your entire life – it can be really hard to believe you’ll get results, right? But literally thousands of women have lost weight and made peace with their menopausal bodies this way!How did they do it? By trusting the process. And then, along the way, learning to trust themselves.My friends, trusting the process is a crucial step in your w...

In our final installment of the Pahla B Wellness Over 50 book club, we chatted about social media influencer Poppy Jamie’s self help book, “Happy, Not Perfect” – a quick, casual read that offered listeners the tools to become more flexible thinkers.Listen in on the conversation and share your opinions! What did you think?Ready to lose weight for the last time? Download The 5-0 Method (my simple, sustainable, and science-backed weight loss guide for women over 50) today. It's FREE: https://get...

If you know me from YouTube, you’ve likely noticed that I’m not posting exercise videos like I used to, and maybe you’ve questioned why I’m not making workouts anymore. Here’s why: they’re not helping you lose weight.WHAT? Since when?Literally, since always – and even though I’ve shared with you many times over the years that you can lose weight without exercising at all, it’s still one of the toughest aspects of weight loss to wrap your brain around. But as your personal weight loss life coa...

People with self discipline don’t seem to have any trouble losing weight, do they? They get up early to workout, they never have trouble with snacking, they drink their water, and get plenty of sleep every night. You know that if you had that kind of self discipline, you’d be losing weight easily, too – but you’re struggling with having *any* self discipline right now. How in the world can you get MORE?You can (and I’ll tell you how). But also… you might not even need self discipline AT ALL.J...

You’re doing all the right things to lose weight – journaling, eating your calories, exercising, drinking water, and getting to bed on time. But somehow, the scale just keeps staying the same! Or maybe you’ve been on this journey for a while, and (you know…technically speaking) you are losing weight, but it’s just SO slow. So you keep looking around for a way to fix your problems, and you’re honestly ready to just give up, because NOTHING’S WORKING.But don’t quit yet, my friend, because in th...

Losing weight to only gain it right back has got to be one of the hardest parts of a weight loss journey, am I right? It can make you fearful of taking a vacation (what if I gain the 10 pounds back again?), or red with anger when the scale is fluctuating (why can’t the weight just stay off?), or resigned to not staying at your goal once you get there (why bother if I’m just going to put it back on?).But what does gaining weight really mean? Is the higher number you see on the scale truly a ba...

You’re doing all the right things to lose weight – managing your mind, eating your calories, drinking your water, getting your sleep, and exercising daily – but the scale keeps bouncing around the same number. It’s been weeks, maybe even months, since you’ve really lost any weight, and you’re ready to give up. Ugh, you’re STUCK!But what if you’re not? And what if there’s a simple path forward that’ll get the scale moving again (because there is, and I’m going to tell you all about it)?On toda...

You’re ready to lose weight this year once and for all - yay! But are agonizing over what your daily calorie target should be? You’re not alone! Every website, app, and fitness trainer on the planet wants to offer you a different number, and they all claim to work. Plus you’ve heard for years that you need to “eat less and move more,” so anything over 1200 calories must be wrong. Right?Today’s episode of Get Your GOAL podcast will help you clear up your calorie confusion with a simple formula...

So, you’ve made your New Year’s Resolutions, but now you’re wondering how to KEEP them all year long – and, my friend, I’ve got you covered. On today’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing my five best tips that’ll lead you directly to success in 2023.(Oh, and if you haven’t actually made those resolutions yet? I have so. many. episodes. to help you out! The “Get Your GOAL” name is new, but some version of this podcast has been around for FIVE years of resolution-setting.)WHAT YO...

Are you feeling the “New Year, New YOU” vibe, now that it’s 2023? Me, too! This is the year that YOU can achieve your weight loss goal, once and for all. But how will you do it?This week on the Get Your GOAL with Pahla B podcast, we’re digging into what it’s going to take to lose weight this year, why you might be struggling with doing all the things, and – most importantly – how to move forward to success. Plus I’m sharing some behind the scenes of the “new me” that I’m creating this year, r...

Do you believe in MAGIC? I definitely don’t. Except, of course, when I do. Which is to say that I believe we are all born with MAGIC inside of us, and have the ability to create any kind of MAGIC we want in the world.Dive deep with me today on the very last episode of the Fitness Matters podcast (which will be the Get Your GOAL with Pahla B podcast next week!), as we uncover the secrets of your MAGIC.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:👉 Where MAGIC comes from👉 How to harness your innate MAGIC👉 Why you can’t g...

This week on the Fitness Matters podcast, I’ve got a special replay of this month’s Wellness Over 50 Book Club (in partnership with Chirp Audiobooks). Enjoy a fun and feisty conversation about Hillary McBride’s self-help tome, “The Wisdom of Your Body.”Ready to lose weight for the last time? Download The 5-0 Method (my simple, sustainable, and science-backed weight loss guide for women over 50) today. It's FREE: https://getyourgoal.com/Find podcast show notes, links to resources, and featured...

We’re diving in with a juicy topic today: how to keep going on your weight loss goal when you’d kind of like to let it go for a while. And no, we’re not talking about how to increase your willpower or force yourself to do tasks you don’t want to do.Instead, here on the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re always finding ways to manage our MINDSET around tough topics! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:👉 WHY we “let ourselves off the hook” when we’re out of our routine👉 HOW to keep moving toward your weight los...

Today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast is short, sweet, to-the-point, and possibly exactly what you need to hear if you’ve been struggling to make the changes you desire in your life. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:👉 Why you’re SUPPOSED TO change👉 Why change FEELS hard👉 Where your PERMISSION TO CHANGE comes fromHave you been waiting around for permission to change? The power is yours to grant it, my friend. Go make the changes you want to see in your life!Ready to lose weight for the last tim...

It happens to us all: you’ve had a great day and stayed on track with your calories, but then you sit down on the couch to relax for the evening and suddenly you can’t stop thinking about those chips in the pantry. You want to get to your weight loss goal, but also? You REALLY WANT THOSE CHIPS. And before you even know it, you’re over the day’s target by a couple hundred calories and can’t figure out WHY.Well, in today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re exploring that seemin...

It feels inevitable to gain weight during the holidays, doesn’t it? But let me assure you that you don’t have to! And on today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, I’m diving in to clear up some myths about gaining weight and deliver practical, actionable advice for how YOU can handle your holiday season.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:👉 WHY gaining weight seems unavoidable👉 HOW to lose weight without restricting yourself👉 WHEN to start planning for success (hint: it’s now!)👉 WHAT TO DO if your plans ...

So you’re working on weight loss, but you hate counting calories. Obviously, you’re just doomed to never lose weight, right? NOT RIGHT. In fact, today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast takes a deep dive into what’s really going on when you don’t want to count calories, and – the good stuff – what to do to fix it and get your goal anyway!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:👉 The PROVEN SCIENCE of weight loss (a/k/a, WHY calories matter)👉 WHY you hate counting calories👉 WHAT TO DO to unblock your brain an...

So, you’ve downloaded The 5-0 Method because you want to lose weight, but the water requirement seems like a LOT more than you’re currently drinking. Can you count coffee, tea, or soda in that daily target?My friend, this is the question I get asked more than any other, and on today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast I’ve got a thorough answer that covers everything you need to know (plus more!) about drinking water and losing weight.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:👉 The SCIENCE of hydration👉 How DEH...

Have you been struggling to lose weight, and wanna know how long this is going to take? I’ve got the timeline for you, and some helpful advice to get you where you want to go!On today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re chatting about how long it took ME to lose 30 pounds, and what that means for YOU. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:👉 How FAST (or slow) you can expect to lose weight over 50👉 Why you DON’T need to feel patient on your journey👉 The UNEXPECTED thing that’s holding you back👉 W...

Have you been thinking about adding meditation to your mindset journey? Or maybe the exact opposite – that meditation isn’t for you? Either way, you’re sure to be intrigued by the conversation in today’s Fitness Matters podcast!This replay of the Pahla B Wellness Over 50 Book Club event includes a fun chat about the book, “The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion,” by Christopher Germer, PhD.Have you read the book? What did you think?Ready to lose weight for the last time? Download The 5-0 Method ...

Are you looking for some advice about the best calorie counting app? Then this podcast is for you! Today on the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re chatting about all the decisions you’ll be making on your weight loss journey, and how to know for yourself which ones are the BEST. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:👉 Why other people’s OPINIONS aren’t as helpful as you think👉 How there’s no such thing as making a WRONG choice👉 Why I don’t use ANY calorie counting apps for myselfReady to lose weight for the las...

It’s hard to navigate through all the hype on the internet about how to lose weight, right? That’s why I’m cutting straight to the bottom line – SCIENTIFIC FACTS – in today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast. And I’m breaking it down into the TWO THINGS you most need to know in order to successfully lose weight (especially when you’re over 50). WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:👉 The SCIENCE of weight loss👉 The DIFFERENCE (and similarities) between “being healthy” and losing weight👉 The MISSING PI...

You’re serving up a meal (or a snack) and think to yourself, “I want more.” Or you’re enjoying a workout and think, “I wish there were more like this.” Or you’re not getting the results you wanted from a program, and you’re disappointed because you thought there’d be “more” to it.Are you tired of generic advice to “embrace and be grateful for what you have” and want a practical solution to the problem of wanting MORE? Then you’re in the right place, because that’s what we’re serving up on tod...

Have you been celebrating your Non-Scale Victories, but still not feeling satisfied with your progress? Then this message is for you!On today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re chatting–okay, honestly, I’m sort of ranting–about why NSVs aren’t doing you as much good as you think they are. And of course, I’ve got advice about what to do instead! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:👉 Why your NSVs don’t feel very good👉 What you need to PRACTICE, and👉 HOW to feel amazing about your successReady ...

You know you’d like to change your mindset, but maybe the “HOW” of it still feels a little fuzzy. Well, never fear, my friend, because in today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re digging in with three QUICK + ACTIONABLE steps you can take today to manage your thoughts! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:👉 WHY you might want to change your mindset👉 WHERE this is showing up in your life right now👉 Exactly WHAT to do to shift your mindset👉 Plus, what NOT TO DO (that happens to us all)Changing y...

Wouldn’t you *love* to have a guarantee that you can (and will) lose weight, and get to your goal? Like, wouldn’t it be amazing if there was a program, or a workout, or a way of eating, or SOMETHING that you knew for sure would get you there? Well, here it is: it’s YOU.In today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re taking a deep dive into how (and why) to guarantee your own weight loss success – because it’s easier than you think!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:👉 HOW your desire for a guarantee s...

You’ve heard me talk about managing your mind for weight loss success, and today I’m spilling the beans on the EXACT FORMULA that can take you everywhere you want to go. If there’s one part of the 5-0 Method that I get asked about the most, it’s the “mindset stuff,” and I get it! Starting a journaling practice can feel overwhelming. Where do you begin? What do you write? And – the big question – WHEN WILL I FEEL BETTER??On today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re covering all of ...

Wanna know my BEST weight loss mindset tips, and learn the secret to faster success? Then you’re in for a treat today!On this episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, I’m sharing the top six mindset pitfalls that might be holding you back from reaching your goals.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:👉 Why “BAD” FOODS aren’t really bad for you👉 How to stop letting THE SCALE determine your mood for the day👉 Why (and how!) you should forgive yourself for FAILURE👉 The BEST strategy for improving your weight loss min...