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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
76 episodes
75. Handling Weight Comments with Confidence: Setting Boundaries and Self-Regulation
In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger dives into a topic that many of us struggle with: how to handle comments about our weight—whether they’re compliments or critiques. From “You’ve lost weight, you look amazing!” to “Are you sure you’re eatin...
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74. "The Power of 'Fat': Depersonalizing Body Comments for Emotional Resilience"
In this episode, we explore the emotional weight attached to the word "fat" and how societal conditioning has shaped our reactions. Dr. Stacy Heimburger breaks down why we’re so triggered by body comments and how we can learn to depersonalize t...
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73. The Truth About Willpower: Why It’s Not the Key to Weight Loss
In this episode, we dive into one of the most common myths in the weight loss world: that willpower is the key to success. Dr. Stacy Heimburger explains why relying on willpower alone can actually set you up for burnout and frustration in the l...
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15:52
72. Food Protocols and Emergency Food Plans for When You Are Not Feeling Well
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger shares how to stay on track with your healthy eating plan, even when you're feeling sick, stressed, or overwhelmed. She breaks down the difference between food protocols and daily...
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71. Weight Loss Isn’t an Emergency- How to Stop Stressing About the Scale
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger challenges the urgency often associated with weight loss and encourages a sustainable, long-term approach. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by quick-fix diets or societal pressure to...
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17:35
70. Pivot vs. Quit: Navigating Change and the Power of Adaptability
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explores the difference between pivoting and quitting when it comes to weight loss, lifestyle changes, and personal growth. Learn how making small adjustments can help yo...
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69. Mental and Physical Clutter: How to Clear Your Space and Your Mind
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explores the powerful connection between mental and physical clutter and how clearing both can enhance your focus, reduce stress, and boost productivity. Learn practical ...
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17:48
68. The Comfort of Indecision: Why Making a Small Decision Can Lead to Big Results
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explores the sneaky trap of indecision and how it can keep us stuck in a cycle of inaction. Learn how making small, manageable decisions can break the paralysis of indeci...
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16:44
67. Prioritizing Yourself—Making You a Priority in 2025
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger wraps up her goal-setting series by diving into the importance of making self-care a non-negotiable priority in 2025. Learn how prioritizing your wellness can fu...
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16:49
66. From Reflection to Action: Making Achievable Goals
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger walks you through a step-by-step guide to setting meaningful, achievable goals for the year. Learn how to move from reflection to action by identifying your top prioritie...
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19:48
65. Asking Better Questions to Focus Your Year
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explores how asking big, purposeful questions can guide your goal-setting for the year. Discover how reflecting on questions like "What is my purpose?" and "What do I h...
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15:56
64. Setting an Intention – Creating Your Vision for 2025
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger dives into the power of setting an intention for the year ahead. Learn how creating a clear, focused vision for 2025 can guide your actions, help you say "no" to distract...
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63. Forgiving: Letting Go of the Past to Move Forward
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger dives into the power of self-forgiveness and how releasing guilt and regret can free you to make a fresh start in the new year. Learn how to let go of past mistakes, clea...
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15:29
62. Year-End Assessment – Reflecting on the Past Year and Moving Forward
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger guides you through the powerful process of year-end reflection to set yourself up for success in 2025. Before jumping into goal setting, it’s crucial to assess where you ...
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61. Emotional Eating During the Holidays Part 3: Travel Stress
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explores how holiday travel stress can trigger emotional eating and disrupt your healthy habits. Learn practical strategies to manage food temptations, plan healthy snack...
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60. Emotional Eating During the Holidays: Coping with Overwhelm
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger tackles the hidden triggers of emotional eating during the holiday season. From the mental load of holiday planning to the pressure of perfection, discover how overwhelm ...
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19:15
59. Emotional Eating During the Holidays: Coping with Grief
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explores the impact of grief on emotional eating during the holiday season and offers practical strategies for managing emotions without turning to food. Whether you're d...
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17:42
58. Mindful Eating During the Holidays—Savoring Joy Without Overindulgence
In this special holiday episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger shares practical strategies for enjoying your favorite festive treats without derailing your weight loss goals. Discover the art of mindful eating as Stac...
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8:29
57. Savoring the Season: Mastering Holiday Leftovers Without Overindulgence
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger tackles the common challenge of holiday leftovers. Discover effective strategies to manage those tempting dishes without sabotaging your weight loss goals. Learn how nost...
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12:41
56. Unpacking Emotional Eating, Family Dynamics, and Holiday Stress
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger dives into the complex relationship between emotional eating, family dynamics, and holiday stress. As the holiday season approaches, many of us face triggers that can derail our w...
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15:21
55. Balancing Acts: Empowering Weight Loss Through GLP-1 Advocacy
In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger delves into the transformative world of GLP-1 medications and their role in weight loss and emotional eating. Discover how these medications, which mimic the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1, can help manage...
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16:36
54. Creating a Snowglobe: Protecting Your Relationships from Outside Opinions
In this insightful episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, we delve into the metaphor of the "snowglobe" to explore how to safeguard your relationships from the overwhelming opinions and external influences that can threaten their strength. Discove...
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53. Choosing Foods Using Good, Better, Best
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explores the powerful framework of categorizing foods as "good," "better," and "best." Discover how this approach can simplify your dieting journey, reduce the guilt associated wi...
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15:57
52. The Naughty Food Trap: Why Labeling Foods as Bad Leads to Cheating
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger dives into "The Naughty Food Trap: Why Labeling Foods as Bad Leads to Cheating." Explore the psychological impact of food labeling and how designating foods as "bad" can ...
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14:56
51. Overcoming Weight Loss Plateau - Effective Strategies
Struggling with a weight loss plateau? In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger dives into effective strategies to break through those frustrating stalls. Discover how to identify true plateaus versus normal wei...
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