Burn Fat With Your Brain with Maggie Sterling

227 - Overcoming Nighttime Cravings

April 26, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

In this episode, Maggie and Ryan dive deep into the common struggle of dealing with late night cravings and urges to snack after dinner. They explore the unique challenges that arise when you're tired and worn out at the end of the day, making it harder to resist those cravings. Maggie shares her insights on why these urges feel so strong and compelling, and how our thoughts and emotions play a big role. Together, they discuss practical strategies and mindset shifts to help listeners navigat...

226 - Why Your Plan Only Works on Paper (and What to Do About It)

April 19, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

In this episode, we discuss the common mistake people make when creating their daily meal plan: planning for a perfect day without considering inevitable obstacles. Many people set themselves up for failure by making a plan that only works if everything goes smoothly, which rarely happens in the real world. We explore why this approach leads to frustration and failure, and how you can create a more realistic plan that accounts for the challenges and surprises life throws your way. By learnin...

225 - 5 Things Slowing Down Your Weight Loss

April 12, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this week’s episode, we dive into the surprising factors that might be putting the brakes on your weight loss journey. From the unexpected impact of not wanting to hurt our own feelings to the often overlooked importance of managing sleep and stress, we uncover why some of your best-intended efforts aren’t paying off. Join us as we explore practical strategies to address these obstacles head-on, helping you to stay on track towards your health goals without falling victim to the common pi...

224 - Tough Love vs. Gentle Honesty

April 05, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

In this episode, we dive deep into the battle of tough love versus gentle truth in the journey of weight loss. Discover the power of being honest with yourself, without the harshness that often comes with self-critique. Ryan and Maggie share insights on how a balance of directness and compassion can lead to lasting change. Tune in to explore which approach might work best for you and how to apply these strategies in your daily life. Join Vibe Club (Enrollment opens quarterly)

[Replay] How To Stay Motivated For Weight Loss

March 29, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 22 MB

Struggling to stay motivated in your weight loss journey? This episode dives deep into why motivation isn't the key to success and what actually works. Discover practical tips for building habits and consistency that outlast fleeting feelings of motivation. Learn how to shift your mindset and create a sustainable path to your goals without relying on motivation. Tune in to transform your approach to weight loss and start achieving your desired results today.

[Replay] Weight Loss Begins With Self-Acceptance

March 22, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes - 27.5 MB

Hey everyone! This epsiode was probably one of the top 3 episodes that I got positive feedback from, so I am reposting it! If you have already heard it, I think its even worth a re-listen! In this episode, we discuss the idea that true weight loss begins with self-acceptance. Many people believe that the key to weight loss is simply eating less and exercising more, but this narrow view ignores the underlying emotional and psychological factors that contribute to weight gain. We explore t...

223 - How To Stop Emotional Eating

March 15, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 32 MB

Learn how to handle emotional eating effectively. This episode dives into understanding the real reasons behind our urges to eat when we're not actually hungry. Discover practical strategies for managing emotions without relying on food for comfort. It's about exploring curiosity towards our habits and finding healthier ways to cope with feelings. Tune in for insights on creating a balanced approach to eating and emotional wellbeing. Vibe Club Waitlist Curiosity Worksheet

222 - Why Weight Loss Stopped Being Easy

March 08, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this episode, we dive into a common experience many face on their weight loss journey: the shift from feeling easy to suddenly hitting a wall. Maggie and Ryan explore why what once felt like a smooth process can start to feel challenging and what's really behind that change. They discuss practical strategies and mindset shifts that can help you navigate these rough patches and find your way back to ease. If you've ever found yourself wondering, "Why did weight loss stop being easy for me?...

221 - Mind vs. Body And Suspending Disbelief

March 01, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 36.5 MB

In this episode, we dive into how our minds can affect our physical health, sharing personal stories about dealing with chronic pain and sleepless nights. We talk about the unexpected places we find inspiration and how stepping out of our professional bubbles can spark new ideas. You'll hear about the challenges of facing anxiety and how believing—or at least not disbelieving—in our ability to heal can make all the difference. If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle of stress and discomfort, th...

220 - Having Control In Environments I Have No Control Over

February 23, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes - 24.8 MB

We got an email from a listener that we are responding to today. Cole asked "My parents live out of town and I quite often will go home and see them. I know that whenever I go home, there will always be sweets in the house, there will always be some kind of home baking, and I end up binge eating while I’m not in the environment I have control over. I can’t control what is in my parents house, so how can I go there, have a treat if that’s what I desire, but not spiral into a scarcity mindset...

219 - Medical Conditions And Dietary Restrictions w/ Coach Monika

February 16, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 33.9 MB

This week Maggie is joined by her assistant coach Monika as they discuss special medical conditions and how they pertain to weight loss. Things like PCOS that call for special dietary restrictions. This is a very common question and I am excited to finally dive deeper on this topic! Vibe Club waitlist

218 - Making Oblivious Overeating Obvious

February 09, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 32.6 MB

Its very common to overeat outside of our plan and be completely obvlivious to it. It's a safety mechanism our brain does to keep us safe from dissapointment. Today we're talking about how to make the oblivious overeating more obvious, so you aren't confused as to why you aren't losing weight. Vibe Club Waitlist

217 - Discipline Is Self-Love

February 02, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes - 24 MB

Today we're talking about discipline— what does it mean and what does it NOT mean, and how to become more disciplined. What are your reasons for wanting to become discplined? Join Vibe Club

216 - Mastering The Art Of Showing Up

January 26, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 29.8 MB

James Clear says "A habit must be established before it can be improved. If you can’t learn the basic skill of showing up, then you have little hope of mastering the finer details. Master the art of showing up." Thats what today's epsiode is all about. We dive deeper into the how of executing the art of showing up. Vibe Club Enrollment opens soon! Join the waitlist.

215 - Weight Loss Drugs And Food Noise

January 19, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 31.3 MB

We're talking about a controversial subject today. Suprisingly Ryan asked Maggie to talk about food noise and weight loss drugs, and she didn't say no, (haha!) So this week we're talking about our opinion (not medical advice) on GLP-1s and dealing with food noise without the use of these medications. Vibe Club enrollment will be opening in a few weeks. Join the waitlist here.

214 - Alcohol and Weight Loss w/ Coach Monika

January 12, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 35.9 MB

We're covering a very highly requested subject today. I don't drink much at all, so I brought my assistant coach Monika on the podcast to discuss alcohol and weight loss. Vibe Club Wait List

213 - Resolutions vs. Long Term Behavior Change

January 05, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 38.4 MB

Happy new year! We thought it would be important to highlight the differences between new years resolutions and long term behavior change, and give you some tips on how to approach this inspiring time of year so that the changes you want to make will last! Join the vibe club wait list (enrollment opening in February)

212 - 3 Lessons From 2023

December 29, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 30 MB

We're back! After taking some much needed time off, today we're talking about the 3 biggest lessons we learned from 2023. Maggie has coached hundreds of women in Vibe Club and these are the biggest takeaways learned from helping women lose weight.

Vibe Club Coaching Call: Getting the scale moving; is eating to enough at night going to really be enough?

November 24, 2023 16:53 - 28 minutes - 27.2 MB

I wanted to give you guys a glimpse of what a coaching call in Vibe Club is like, so here it is! I spoke about this call on the previous episode. I coach Ashley on overeating at night, and her thoughts around if that will really be enough to lose weight. Don't forget, code BLACKFRIDAY will get you $50 off the Vibe Club enrollment fee! Join Vibe Club

211 - Food Balance During The Holidays

November 24, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 35.5 MB

The end of the year and the holidays doesn't have to be either on plan or off plan for an entire month. This week we're talking about normalizing some type of balance in the middle where you get to enjoy the holidays and food and social events without binging for a month straight. Take $50 off vibe club enrollment with code "BLACKFRIDAY" Join Now

210 - Black Friday Vibe Club: Don't Join If....

November 17, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 33 MB

Vibe Club is opening on black friday with a discount, so I thought it would be a great time to communicate the type of person I think is and is not ready to join, and what it will require of them. Join the waitlist

209 - The Last 10 Pounds

November 10, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 28.5 MB

I coach a lot of clients on the drama around losing the last of your weight. I think it's all perception and uncessary drama we're adding on top. If you have 5-10lbs left to lose and you're finding it rather difficult, this episode is for you. Join the Vibe Club waitlist Got an idea for us to podcast about? Submit it here.

208 - The Truth About Emotional Eating

November 03, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 28 MB

A lot of people don't think they're emotional eaters, but the truth is that you don't need some big life event or to be super depressed to emotionally eat. It can be something much smaller. We dive deeper in this week's episode. Join the Vibe Club Waitlist Got a topic idea for us to discuss? Submit here.

207 - How To Turn Down Food Without Offending Others

October 27, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MB

The holidays are coming, which means that your co-workers are probably going to be bringing tastey treats to the office— it's innevitable. So how do you politely say no without offending the nice guesture? We get into it all today, and also dive a little deeper around managing the opinions of other people about you. Vibe Club Waitlist Have something you want to hear us talk about? Submit your topic idea here.

206 - 5 Things To Do After You Overeat

October 20, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.8 MB

A common response to someone asking "what do I do after I overeat or eat off plan" is kind of oversimplified. You hear a lot "just get back on plan". While that is true, today we're diving a little deeper and giving you 5 actionable steps to take after you overeat. Vibe Club Waitlist Have something you want to hear us talk about? Submit a topic idea here.

205 - Be For Real With Yourself And Your Data

October 13, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 27.5 MB

Today we're talking about being honest with yourself in terms of your adherence and your data. We dive deep on how to tell if you are being honest and what the implications are if you are lying to yourself. Vibe Club Waitlist

204 - Life Hacks

October 06, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 34.4 MB

This week Ryan and I are talking about our favorite life hacks! Vibe Club Waitlist

203 - Writing Off The Day Over Small Mistakes

September 29, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 23 MB

If small mistakes, or misc. bites licks and tastes make you believe you "messed up", which causes you to continue to eat off plan for the rest of the day, this episode is for you. The reality is that one simple bite of something, or one meal, doesn't mean you messed up. The faster we can learn to not let this derail our plan for extended periods of time, the faster we will see results in our weight loss. Vibe Club Waitlist

202 - Unlearning: Why You Should Question Your Identity And Mindset

September 22, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 26.4 MB

So much of weight loss is unlearning old habits, beliefs and patterns. When we come into it with our old baggage, its hard to learn new things— our old beliefs are rock solid. When we're able to drop our old identites, like, "It's hard for me to lose weight", "I've never been able to do this", or "Why does this have to be so hard?", we allow for a new space of learning and growth. Vibe Club waitlist

201 - Stressing About Weight Loss: Why You Need To Partner With Your Nervous System

September 15, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

One of the things that will make weight loss the most difficult for you is stressing out about it. Feeling panicked, overwhelmed, and just overall approaching it with a stressed out mindset. Our bodies are in fight or flight when it comes to this "emergency" that we need to solve. This is a great way to self-sabotage beause it effects every decision you make. If we can learn to partner with our nervous system, losing weight will become a much more peaceful process. Join the Vibe Club Wait...

200 - Boredom Eating

September 08, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 23.8 MB

If you always turn to food when you're feeling bored, this episode is for you. We discuss in detail what the feelings of boredom come from and why it makes us want to eat, as well as some strategies to not turn to food when you're feeling bored. Join The Vibe Club Waitlist

199 - 4 Reasons You Can't Get Back On Track

September 01, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB

Do you have the intention of getting back on track every day, yet day after day you can't seem to pull it together? This episode is for you. Today I am talking about why it's so hard to get started again when you check out of your habits and goals. It can feel like groundhogs day when you are caught in a cycle of “I want to do this but every day I fail”, you can get stuck feeling hopeless. Vibe Club is open for enrollment until Monday 9/4 at midnight! Join Vibe Club

198 - How I Eat Only 8 Doritos

August 25, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 34.7 MB

Maggie has mastered the skill of eating highly palatable foods in moderation. She often eats meals with only a handful of doritos. She often gets people asking how she does it— how do you eat only 8 doritos? "My portion size doesn't look like that". Well today, we're breaking it all down. Join the Vibe Club Waitlist

197 - Am I Lazy Or Do I Need Rest, Would You Be Where You Are Without Keto

August 18, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 38.7 MB

We're taking more questions today How do I tell the difference between being lazy and making excused vs. needing rest. Do you think you would be where you are today weight wise if you hadn't done keto? Vibe Club will be opening enrollment at the end of the month. Join the waitlist to be notified.

196 - How To Know If You Shouldn't Focus On Weight Loss

August 11, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 29.7 MB

Sometimes focusing too much on weight loss can backfire. We can become very obssesed with the result, driving us to take action that isn't in our best interest. What are some things to look out for, or how would you know if you are someone who should consider putting weight loss as a goal on the backburner so you can focus on other things? Tune in to learn more. Join the Vibe Club Waitlist The Podcast Maggie references in this episode

195 - Q&A: Setting Weight Loss Goals With Deadlines, Improving Sleep

August 04, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 28.8 MB

A few more questions today... I heard you ask someone if the goal they were using to motivate them was adding more stress or not. The persons answer for them was it wasn’t. I feel like my goal is stressing me slightly. Like what if it comes and I haven’t reached the goal I’ve been wanting? How can I reframe this so it’s not stressful. My goal was to lose my weight by my bday. Maybe I should get coached:) Hi, you post about you’re sleep a lot and I’m honestly jealous! Any tips for falling...

194 - Decision Fatigue: Making Weight Loss Easier By Making Decisions In Advance

July 28, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 20.8 MB

I went on a trip last week and realized I didn't plan that much, which resulted in not being super pumped with my food decisions. I kinda ate things by the seat of my pants. Had I planned I probably would have made different decisions, and this got me realizing the power of reducing decision fatigue and how that impacts our food choices... even on vacations. Vibe Club Wait list

193 - Q&A: Urge To Binge At Every Meal, Negative Body Image Despite Success

July 21, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 27.5 MB

Today we're taking a few questions... How to overcome the urge to binge eat every meal? The title almost says it all. I can go for hours with no food, but once I start eating it is as if my body says: do it, f’ing do it Long story short: this is my 4th big weight loss, so far I went from 335 to 219 pounds. My goal is around 135 lbs, so I have a long way to go. On one hand, it’s amazing that after so many failures to maintain the lost weight, I still try lol. And it’s amazing that I’m now ...

192 - Weight Loss In Summer, On Vacations, And At Events

July 14, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MB

It's summer time, and I am getting asked a lot about how to deal with eating on vacations, at events, and just in general during summer time when the kids are home and things might be a little more unknown and hectic. We dive deep on this episode! Diet Rehab Free Course

191 - How I Grew A Successful Business

July 07, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 39.2 MB

We're going a little off subject today and talking about business. Maggie thinks she would be a terrible business coach and Ryan disagrees, so we had a conversation around the reality of what it takes to grow a business online in 2023. Enjoy!

190 - Healthy Choices vs. Diet Mentality

June 30, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

I get this question so often— "How do you know if the choice you are making is a diet mentality choice or a healthy choice?" I'm breaking it down in today's episode.

189 - When Easy Things Are Hard Again

June 23, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 15.6 MB

We all have those certain habits that are locked down. We don't have to think about them, they just get done— they're part of our identity. Sometimes, we slip out of these habits and for some reason they just feel harder to accomplish than they were prior. This week we're talking about what to do when this happens.

188 - Mental Health Update: CPTSD, Ketamine Therapy, and Losing Weight With Trauma

June 16, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 41.6 MB

Today I am giving a mental health update and talking a little more about the specifics regarding what I've been dealing with, my diagnosis, and the specific types of therapy I have been doing. I talk about what has been working for me, and we also dive into how trauma is related to weight loss.

187 - Letting Go Of Your Diet Baggage

June 09, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

We all have a diet history... mine used to be keto. A weightloss focus can become part of our identity. We start to believe that dieting is what “keeps us in check” and that feels like a prison after a while. In this episode we learn how to open up to possibility that there is something better. That you can get what you want without strict rules and restrictions. Diet Rehab Free Course

186 - Be Your Own Dopamine Dealer

June 02, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 14.4 MB

This week I am talking about how to stop quitting new things and how to start new things to ensure success.

185 - 3 Things That Helped Us Be More Consistent

May 26, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

If you're struggling to be consistent, this episode is for you. This week we're discussing 3 easy things that helped us become more consistent, and it's probably not what you think. Join Vibe Club

184 - Stuck In The Middle Of Competing Desires

May 19, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MB

If you feel like you're stuck in the middle of wanting to lose weight and constantly making decisions that go against those goals, this episode is for you. We talk all about what you should do to either start making the decisions you actually want to make, or accept that maybe weight loss isn't that important to you right know. Enrollment for Vibe Club closes May 31st. Join Vibe Club

183 - One Sneaky Way You're Making Weight Loss Harder [Vibe Club Sneak Peek]

May 12, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 9.34 MB

This week's episode is all about one very specific way you might be making weight loss a lot harder on yourself. Habit creation will get a lot easier if you can start to tweak this one thing. Join Vibe Club Diet Rehab Free Course

182 - Susanne's Story: Losing The Last 20lbs and Solving The Root Cause Of Her Overeating

May 05, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MB

We're bringing a special episode this week. Susanne is a Vibe Club member that was able to lose her last 20lbs in the midst of a lot of life stress. Through the skills she learned in Vibe Club, she has for the first time been able to maintain her weight loss. Join Vibe Club

181 - 5 Tips For Eating At Restaurants

April 28, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 31.5 MB

We very often get asked how to handle eating at restaurants, so today we're giving you our top 5 tips for eating a restaurants without derailing your progress and continuing your weight loss! Diet Rehab FREE course Join Vibe Club

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