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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
155 episodes
154. The Guilt to Food Connection
You held the boundary. You protected the walk, the appointment, or the time you needed. Someone may have been disappointed—and now you still feel guilty. When changing the boundary is no longer the route to relief, your brain may offer another ...
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153. Why Saying Yes Can Feel So Bad
You finally say no, protect the time you set aside for yourself, or try to honor a boundary—and then the discomfort hits. In this episode, Dr. Stacy explains why changing that “no” to a “yes” can create immediate relief, why that relief can tri...
152. The SHOULD Problem
Have you ever finally made time for yourself—only to hear your brain immediately list everything else you should be doing?Sometimes what feels like an obligation is actually an internal rule you have repeated so often that it now sounds ...
151. Guilt Isn't A Stop Sign
You finally did it.You made time for yourself. You protected the walk. You went to bed instead of finishing one more thing. You kept the appointment on your calendar. You said no when someone asked for the time you'd already set aside.
150. The Good Girl Trap
Have you ever reached the end of the day wondering where all your time went?Maybe it isn't because you're bad at time management.Maybe it's because you've become incredibly good at saying yes.In this episode, Dr. Stacy expl...
149. What Actually Deserves a Spot on Your Calendar?
What story does your calendar tell?Not the story you hope it tells.Not the story you wish it told.The story it tells today.In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explores why so many women unintentionally schedule themse...
148. Finding Space for Me
You finally made time for the walk.But did you actually take the walk—or did you spend thirty minutes answering calls, replaying yesterday, planning tomorrow, and solving everybody else's problems?This month we've been ta...
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...
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 ...