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Weight Loss Made Simple
Do you feel like you’re “winning” at life in so many ways, but just can’t seem to figure out the weight loss piece of the puzzle? Do you dream of shedding those extra pounds while boosting your health as well as the overall health of your family … but you just can’t seem to get everything to come together?
You're not alone. Meet your host, Dr. Stacy Heimburger. She's been in your shoes, grappling with weight issues and cycling through countless fad diets. Now, as a board-certified internal medicine physician and an advanced certified weight loss coach, she's cracked the code. Dr. Stacy has successfully lost over 80 pounds by embracing just two foundational principles: mindfulness and self-care.
These aren't just trendy buzzwords; they're the keys to aligning your personal, professional, and family goals. If you're ready to ditch punishing, restrictive diets, focus on a fulfilling, healthy, and long-lasting life, and shed those stubborn pounds along the way, then you’re in the right place.
To learn how you can work directly with Dr. Stacy, visit www.sugarfreemd.com
Episodes
148 episodes
147. Back to School Isn’t Just for Kids
Does every August feel like a fresh start...until life gets busy again?You're not alone.Back-to-school season often brings the promise of new routines, fresh habits, and a chance to finally "get it together." But before long, prac...
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146. What Summer Taught Me
What did this summer teach you?Before you jump into another routine, another goal, or another "fresh start" this fall, take a moment to pause.In this episode, Dr. Stacy reflects on the unexpected lessons from a full, busy s...
145. What Strong Looks Like in Summer
Have you ever looked around in the middle of summer and wondered why everything suddenly feels like so much?Between vacations, camps, family schedules, work projects, and trying to take care of yourself, summer can become overwhelming be...
144. The Summer Decisions Future You Wishes You'd Make
Summer is full of decisions.Pool parties. Vacations. Restaurants. Camp drop-offs. Road trips. Late nights.Most of us make those decisions based on how we feel in the moment—but what if there was a simpler way?In this episod...
143. The Thought Ladder for Swimsuit Season
Do you ever tell yourself you'll wear the swimsuit, get in the family photo, or finally enjoy the beach after you lose weight?If so, you're not alone—and your body may not be the real obstacle.In this episode, Dr. Stacy e...
142. The Secret of Women Who Actually Enjoy Summer
Who really enjoys summer?It's probably not the woman with the perfect body, the cleanest diet, or the most organized planner.In this episode, Dr. Stacy explores a different possibility: maybe the women who enjoy summer the most ar...
141. Stop Waiting to Participate in Your Life
Have you ever found yourself saying:I'll go on the trip when I lose weight.I'll get in pictures when I feel better about my body.I'll wear that outfit someday.Maybe next summer.If so, ...
140. Why You Keep Waiting for Life to Settle Down
Do you keep telling yourself you’ll get back on track when life calms down? In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy explains why waiting for the perfect schedule, more motivation, or a quieter season keeps so many women s...
139. The Unsung Heroes of Weight Loss: Sleep and Hydration
Dive into the crucial yet often overlooked elements of weight loss: sleep and hydration. Dr. Stacy Heimburger delves into the science behind how quality sleep and proper hydration can significantly impact your weight loss journey. Learn practic...
138. Why Summer Routines Fall Apart — and Why It’s Not a Discipline Problem
Have your routines started feeling harder lately?Maybe your workouts feel inconsistent. Maybe your eating is less structured. Maybe you're staying up later, sleeping differently, and wondering why the habits that felt automatic a few wee...
137. Why “I’ll Start Tomorrow” Keeps You Stuck
Have you ever had a moment where you thought:“I already messed up… I’ll just start tomorrow”?In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger breaks down why that single thought is often the exact moment people lose momentum—not the off-plan me...
136. Busy Days Don’t Break Consistency—This Does
Do you feel like you’re actually pretty consistent… until life gets busy?In this episode, Dr. Stacy breaks down one of the biggest reasons people feel stuck in the “start over” cycle:Most health plans are only designed for ideal d...
135. Stop Deciding What to Eat Every Day
If you’ve ever opened your fridge and thought, “I don’t even know what to eat,” this episode is for you.Not because you don’t know what to do—but because you’re trying to decide in the wrong moment.In this episode, Dr. St...
134. Why You Keep Falling Off (It’s Not Discipline)
Have you ever had a day where everything was going well… and then one small thing changed—and suddenly the whole day unraveled?You got busy.You were hungrier than expected.You didn’t have what you planned.And just like tha...
133. The Women Who “Have It Together” Don’t Do It Alone
Do you feel like you should be able to do weight loss on your own—but keep burning out instead?In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger breaks down why high-functioning women struggle with consistency—not...
132. Overstimulation Is Sabotaging Your Habits—Here’s How to Reset
Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and like you just can’t stay consistent with your weight loss goals?In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger breaks down the real reason your habits keep falling apart—and it’s not laziness or lack of discipl...
131. Waiting Is Costing You More Than You Think
If you feel stuck in your weight loss journey despite trying different diets, meal plans, or workout routines, this episode will shift how you see it. Dr. Stacy Heimburger breaks down why it’s not a lack of discipline or motivation holding you ...
130. Why Trying to Lose Weight Alone Keeps You Stuck
If you’ve ever thought, “I should be able to do this on my own,” you’re not alone—and you’re not the problem.In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger breaks down why smart, capable women often fe...
129. You’re Allowed to Want a Summer Body
It’s okay to want a summer body.In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger breaks down the shame and hesitation many women feel around body goals — especially this time of year. If you’ve ever caught yourself whispering, “I know this sounds v...
128. You Don’t Bloom by Attacking the Soil
Every time you decide to start again — lose weight, move more, eat better, change a habit — your brain does something sneaky. It goes backward.It replays everything you “should have” done.It reminds you of every missed workout.Ev...
127. Time to Come Out of the Cocoon
Last week, we honored winter.We talked about rest. About not forcing growth. About calming your nervous system so your body feels safe.But here’s the truth: you can’t stay under the blanket forever.At some point, you emerge...
126. You’re Not Behind. You’re in a Season.
Every March, I see the same thing.Energy feels lower. Motivation dips. The novelty of January goals fades. And women start telling themselves they’re lazy… or behind.But winter isn’t laziness. It’s biology.In this episode, ...
125. The Habit that Controls Everything - Habits in the Wild Series - Mindset
Welcome to Part 3 of the Habits in the Wild series — and today we’re talking about the anchor that quietly controls every other habit: mindset.Not mindset as “positive vibes.” Not personality. Not willpower.This ep...