Ep 189:   Motherhood and Weight Loss

Ep 189:   Motherhood and Weight Loss

The way we lose weight before pregnancy directly shapes the kind of mother we'll be.   Here's how:   Motherhood Starts with Ourselves * When we gently nurture ourselves—shifting from self-criticism to kindness—we lay the foundation for how we show up as parents. That internal loving “mom voice” we practice while losing weight? It’s the very one our kids will hear once they arrive. When we create a more understanding, compassionate relationship with ourselves, everybody wins.   Judgment Around Food Is Just the Beginning * It’s so easy to label food as “good” or “bad,” sliding right into labeling ourselves the same way. If we treat ourselves critically every time we err—whether it’s Oreos during the two week wait or skipping a walk because bed is just too cozy—we end up stuck. But when we approach those moments with honest curiosity (“Hmm, what’s really going on here?”), we finally get somewhere. The same goes for handling those classic toddler moments (hello, car seat battles!)—patience with ourselves becomes patience with our littles.   The Big Payoff: Kinder Patterns (Just When We Need Them Most) * Changing our default brain pattern from judgment to understanding isn’t just good for weight loss—it’s lifesaving for motherhood. When exhaustion or frustration hits (and it will, especially with toddlers), whatever habits we’ve built for talking to ourselves take center stage. We can’t force kindness for our kids if we haven’t practiced it with ourselves. But when compassion is our go-to, we handle the messiness of real life with more creativity, love, and even fun.   We don’t need to be perfect. But we sure do deserve better than an endless loop of self-shaming. Every gentle, understanding word we give to ourselves right now is setting us—and our future families—up for an easier, more joyful ride.   Give this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast a listen—it might just change how you see weight loss, motherhood, and yourself 😍 Links:   Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way: Website -  stephaniefeinmd.com [http://stephaniefeinmd.com]   -  Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/StephanieFeinMD/]   -  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stephaniefeinmd/]  -  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniefeinmd/]

Ep 188:   Satiation & Satiety: Feeling Done Versus Staying Done

Have you ever wondered why some meals leave you full for hours, and others—poof!—have you hunting for snacks again before you’ve finished the dishes?   In the latest episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we’re dishing out the skinny (pun intended) on satiation and satiety—the fancy terms for ideas that help us choose the right meal size for our bodies and determine how often we need to eat.   Satiation = Knowing When to Stop: This is what happens during a meal—the gentle “off switch” that tells us we’re satisfied and it’s time to put the fork down. On our hunger scale, this is the magical “+2” point.   Satiety = Comfortable Between Meals: Satiety describes how long you feel content after eating. The time from “+2” to “-2” (when hunger returns) depends on what we put on our plates. Whole foods, protein, and fiber keep us full and fueled longer.   I bet it won't surprise you to know that hormones have something to do with it all-- hunger-inhibiting hormones to be precise (yep, you have them for free, no prescription required!)   It's all in the latest episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast   Links:   Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way: Website -  stephaniefeinmd.com [http://stephaniefeinmd.com]   -  Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/StephanieFeinMD/]   -  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stephaniefeinmd/]  -  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniefeinmd/]

Ep 187:     Love, Finally: An Enthusiastic Book Recommendation

I’ve been waiting (impatiently) for this book to come out: Love, Finally: Untangling the Knot between Mothers, Daughters and Food by Geneen Roth.   The moment it did, I devoured it—no portion control needed! And I can't wait to tell you all about it.   Here’s what had me hollering “YES!” and scribbling notes furiously:   * Intuitive eating can only truly work if we have a healed relationship with our body. Otherwise, it’s like letting a toddler loose in a candy store and calling it “listening to your inner wisdom.” Healing first.   * Six steps to healing Geneen walks us through a process that’s like a loving detective mission into our emotional history, uncovering the childhood conclusions that drive our grown-up food fights.   * Nuanced forgiveness. The most impactful step is gently, bravely forgiving that sweet, young version of us who thought, even for a moment, that being ignored or criticized meant we were unlovable. That’s the real freedom.   When we untie these old knots, we have greater access to calm, compassion, connection—making raiding the pantry for potato chips at 9pm a thing of the past. Our bodies stop being the battleground, and start being the beloved homes they deserve to be.   So if you’re tired of that same old judgment loop every time you open the fridge, and you’re ready to swap drama for clarity and love, get this book. And—if you’d like a steady hand guiding you through your own untangling—come find me. That’s what I’m here for. Links:   Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way: Website -  stephaniefeinmd.com [http://stephaniefeinmd.com]   -  Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/StephanieFeinMD/]   -  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stephaniefeinmd/]  -  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniefeinmd/]

Ep 186:     Overeating is Telling You Something – Listen for Weight Loss

Ever reach for the chip bag—knowing you want to stop, but somehow your hand has other ideas? 🙋‍♀️   Here’s the truth bomb from this week’s Weight Loss for Fertility episode:   Overeating is not a character flaw. It’s a message—and you absolutely deserve to decode it with compassion, not criticism. There are THREE game-changing takeaways you’ll discover when you tune in:   * How to shift from self-judgment (hello, beating ourselves up…) to curiosity—opening the door to freedom, change, and ease.   * The three “buckets” that nearly every overeat falls into: are you truly hungry, navigating tough emotions, or wrestling with the irresistible pull of processed foods?   * The practical (and loving) questions to ask about your overeating moments, so you can make small adjustments without soul-crushing blame.   Let’s ditch the guilt cycle and step into a kinder, more powerful relationship with ourselves—because, going through fertility stuff is hard enough. Your weight loss doesn't have to be 💕   Listen in now 💛 Links: Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way: Website -  stephaniefeinmd.com [http://stephaniefeinmd.com]   -  Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/StephanieFeinMD/]   -  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stephaniefeinmd/]  -  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniefeinmd/]

Ep 184:     Food as Fuel 2.0.

In this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we’re exploring the science behind processed foods, dopamine, and satiety hormones, and how slowing down to notice your hunger can completely rewire your relationship with eating.   Instead of chasing dopamine spikes with snacks that leave us wanting more, we find real satisfaction and stability.   Here’s what you’ll want to listen for in this week’s episode of Weight Loss for Fertility podcast:   * Why processed foods turn us into bottomless snack monsters—and the science behind why stopping feels impossible (I'm looking at you, dopamine!).   * How to stop punishing yourself with restriction and lovingly tune into your body’s real signals (hello, hunger scale!).   * Where REAL food satisfaction (and steady energy) comes from —and why your brain and belly will thank you when you swap the guilt for listening with love.   The truth? Achieving lasting weight loss doesn’t require punishment or perfection. It’s about reconnecting with what truly feels good—before, during, and after meals—and trusting your sweet, wise self. Links:   Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way: Website -  stephaniefeinmd.com [http://stephaniefeinmd.com]   -  Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/StephanieFeinMD/]   -  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stephaniefeinmd/]  -  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniefeinmd/]