Effective Weight Loss for Moms | Workout Routines, Lose Weight, Meal Planning, Healthy Habits, Fat Loss

196| When Diet And Exercise Stop Working: Hormones, Thyroid, And Perimenopause Explained-Interview with Monica McKitterick FNP

You're eating well, working out consistently, but the scale keeps climbing. Your body feels different. Your clothes don't fit. And you're wondering—am I doing something wrong, or is this just perimenopause? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Monica McKitterick, Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of Impact Family Wellness, to talk about the real reasons hormonal weight gain happens in midlife—and what you can actually do about it. We're covering HRT (the risks and benefits your doctor might not be telling you), GLP-1 medications for weight loss, thyroid issues that often get missed, and the truth about perimenopause and menopause weight gain. This is an honest, no-fluff conversation about what's happening in your body and the tools available to help. If you're frustrated, confused, or just want straight answers about hormones and weight loss, this episode is for you.   Website: www.impactfamilywellness.com www.dpcformula.com [http://www.dpcformula.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactfamilywellness/ [https://www.facebook.com/impactfamilywellness/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactfamilywellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/impactfamilywellness/] YouTube: www.youtube.com/@impactfamilywellnessllc4726 [http://www.youtube.com/@impactfamilywellnessllc4726] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamckitterick/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamckitterick/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/dpc-formula/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dpc-formula/]

195|Tired of Your Pancake Butt? Why Your Exercise Classes Aren't Helping (And What To Do Instead)

You've been crushing exercise classes 3-4x a week for months. You're sweating, you're sore, you're consistent. So why does your butt still look flat in jeans? I'm sorry to have to tell you this, but variety keeps you entertained and repetition is what actually builds muscle. In this episode, I break down the science of progressive overload, why your glutes need challenging repeatable loading to grow, and exactly what to do instead for real strength training results and fat loss. It's not sexy, but it works. -Rachel Ready to build a strong, functional body with a structured strength training program? Apply for Fat Loss Formula for Moms at effectivefitnessforwomen.com [https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/fatlossformula] Connect with me on IG [https://www.instagram.com/effectivefitnessforwomen/] Book a free discovery call [https://www.instagram.com/effectivefitnessforwomen/]

194| 3 Reasons Why You Keep Hitting The Drive-Through Instead Of Your Goals

Struggling with consistency around healthy eating?    In this episode, I break down the three real reasons you keep hitting the drive-through instead of eating what you know helps you feel strong and healthy - and none of them are about willpower.   If you're a busy mom who starts every week with good intentions but ends up relying on fast food by Friday, this is for you. Learn why your current approach to meal planning isn't working, how to break the default habit loop that keeps you stuck, and what self-sabotage actually looks like when you're trying to build healthy habits that lead to sustainable weight loss. Plus, discover the simple systems that make healthy eating the path of least resistance so you can finally stop the cycle of starting over every Monday. Enjoy! -Rachel Next steps:  See what support from me looks like: Book a call here [https://calendar.app.google/3jfgmnP1p9r5CgsZ7].

193| 5 Ways To Get 30 Grams Of Protein In For Breakfast As A Mom Of Multiple Kids

Standing at the pantry at 9am eating your kids' granola bars because you're starving again? It's not willpower—it's protein! In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why that oatmeal and banana breakfast isn't cutting it and giving you 5 simple, high-protein breakfast ideas that will help you lose belly fat, build muscle, and finally have stable energy throughout the day.  If you're a mom struggling with consistency, low energy, and unwanted trips to the pantry, this episode will change how you fuel your body for strength training workouts and sustainable fat loss. Enjoy! -Rachel Next Steps:  Chat with me [https://calendar.app.google/SAuFjjBbAcBQN8177] about how my program works Get your Protein Cheat Sheet [https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/free-resources]

192| The One Habit That Makes Every Other Habit Easier

It's Sunday night and you're already feeling overwhelmed looking at the week ahead—wondering how you'll fit in your workouts, meal planning, and time with your kids. You feel like a failure before the week even starts because you can't figure out how to make it all work. In this episode, I'm breaking down the one habit that makes consistency with strength training, fat loss, and all your healthy habits actually possible: scheduling your core needs first. You'll learn how to stop reacting to life in the moment and start building a system that keeps you on track with your fitness goals—even when life gets chaotic. If you're tired of starting over every Monday and you're ready to finally make strength training and fat loss stick, this episode is for you. Enjoy! -Rachel Join the free FB community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/strengthtrainingformoms] Connect with me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/effectivefitnessforwomen/]