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Burn Fat With Your Brain with Maggie Sterling

256 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 534 ratings

The Burn Fat With Your Brain podcast is your go-to resource for weight loss mindset and all-around life advice. Through this podcast, you will hear Maggie and Ryan discuss the ups and downs of losing weight, how to manage the things your brain tells you that aren't aligned with your goals, and downright honestly regarding the most difficult aspects of losing weight. Maggie's coaching program Vibe Club teaches women how to lose and sustain their goal weight for the rest of their lives. Learn more at www.vibewithmaggie.com

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Episodes

IG Live— Q&A + Coaching

May 31, 2022 17:02 - 53 minutes - 61.1 MB

This is a recording of Maggie's Instagram live this morning where she took questions and offered coaching.  Vibe Club Enrollment closes tonight. To join go to  www.vibewithmaggie.com

133 - Interest vs. Commitment

May 27, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 17 MB

This week we're sharing an exclusive piece of content from Maggie's coaching program to give you a sneak peak into what you could expect from Vibe Club.  Enrollment is open for a few days.  Join Now www.vibewithmaggie.com

132 - Using Data To Inform Decisions

May 20, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 33.3 MB

This week we talk about the importance of data, and how it can help you become more informed instead of choosing to remain confused about why or why note something may be working. Data is so important in our weight loss journey because without it, we could potentially be making harmful decisions.  Join Vibe Club www.vibewithmaggie.com

131 - Default Thinking

May 13, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 25.8 MB

This week we discuss what default thinking is, how to notice it, and what to do about it. Default thinking is created from years and years of practiced thought patterns. Our default thoughts, if negative, may not be serving you in your weight loss journey.    Join Vibe Club www.vibewithmaggie.com

130 - I'm Not Keto Anymore

May 06, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 36.3 MB

Maggie talks specifically about why her goal is no longer ketosis, and how she incorporates carbs into her protocol these days.  Join vibe Club www.vibewithmaggie.com

129 - How To Get Better At Sticking To Your Plan

April 29, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MB

Are you having trouble sticking to your plan? Does every day come and go, and by the end of the day you just can't seem to do what you said you were going to do in terms of your eating? Today we discuss getting better at sticking to your plan, how to make your plan easier to stick to, and how to know when you are just making a plan that isn't easy to stick to considering your circumstances.   Join Maggie's coaching www.vibewithmaggie.comd

128 - "I Need To Get Back Keto..."

April 22, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 24.1 MB

Have you ever felt yourself feeling like you need to get back to whatever was working, because you feel like it is the only thing that will and/or HAS worked for you? This week we talk about how that may be effecting your weight loss in a negative way. Join Maggie's coaching www.vibewithmaggie.com

127 - Staying Strong When Other People In Your House Aren't On A diet

April 15, 2022 18:59 - 23 minutes - 27.4 MB

Ryan realized the other day that when he and Maggie eat off plan foods, it doesn't really effect the other person at all. This week we're talking all about living with people who aren't eating the same as you, and how to keep your goals in mind being around that tempting food.

126 - How To Reduce Cravings

April 08, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 22.7 MB

Cravings are something we all struggle with when trying to lose weight, especially when we are just starting our weight loss journey. This week we discuss our strategies to reduce food cravings and how you can go about food choices to strategically reduce cravings for a more enjoyable weight loss journey.  www.vibewithmagie.com

125 - Knowing vs. Doing

April 01, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MB

Today we're talking about the difference between consuming information and executing. Knowing what to do is a very small part of the process. Because there is so much learning involved in weight loss, we need to take messy action to get there.  Join the 30 day challenge www.vibewithmaggie.com

124 - When Your Habits Feel Like Obligations

March 25, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 29.5 MB

You know the feeling... when everything you're doing to lose weight starts to feel like an obligation. That is no place anyone wants to be, and it's very common in weight loss. In this episode we talk about the best approach to re-evaluating everything you are doing to lose weight, and choosing again— getting to the bottom of the "purpose" in all your action.  Join the challenge www.vibewithmaggie.com

123 - When you’re burning out on weightloss

March 18, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 26 MB

It's just Maggie today! I talk today about the best way to make your weight loss habits easier. It's not what you think it is— just having more willpower and motivation. In this episode I am going to give you some tactics and mindset shifts that will help you really make your goals more clear, which will support the habits you want to be taking on a daily basis.

122 - Stop Thinking You Don't Have A Choice

March 11, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 13.8 MB

This week we talk about how you are always making a choice, even when it doesn't feel like it— even when it feels like outside circumstances are dictating the things we have to do to lose weight. When we shift this perspective we take our power back. Join Vibe Club www.vibewithmaggie.com

121 - How To Lose Weight When You're Stressed And Overwhelmed

March 04, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 28.2 MB

Stress and overwhelm are some of the biggest triggers for emotional eating. This week we talk about how to feel stressed and overwhelmed without eating your feelings. If you can get good at feeling these types of emotions without dealing with them with food, you're going to find that weight loss will become much easier and you will start to see progress you can't believe.

120 - Should You Have Cheat Meals?

February 25, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 26.9 MB

We're talking cheat meals again this week. The last time we discussed this topic was episode 4, so we thought it was time to address it again.  Do we think you should have cheat meals? What is a cheat meal? How cheat meals can become a problem.  Why you shouldn't be afraid of food outside of your normal plan, and the reasons why you should consider making this food part of your plan right now, instead of waiting.  Join Vibe Club www.vibewithmaggie.com

119 - How To Stay Motivated For Weight Loss

February 18, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 23.7 MB

This week we talk about one of the most common questions I get asked on social media "how do you stay motivated?". We dive deep into what makes us feel more and less motivated, what you can do when you aren't feeling motivated, and how to harness those moments to your advantage. Join Vibe Club www.vibewithmaggie.com  

118 - How Much I Eat To Lose Weight

February 11, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 32.9 MB

This week we talk about how much we eat in order to lose weight, how this information is extremely individual and how you shouldn't try and copy someone else's quantities or portion sizes.  Join Vibe Club www.vibewithmaggie.com

117 - How Our Excuses Stand In The Way Of Losing Weight

February 04, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 21.9 MB

This week's episode is all about the excuses we have in weight loss. Excuses are optional thoughts that will never serve us. After coaching women over the past year, I've heard them all— "I don't know what to do, I am confused, I don't have the time... you name it." This week we're discecting all the excuses and teaching you what you could think instead to better serve your weight loss journey.

116 - Making Weight Loss Easier: Prepping

January 28, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 24.4 MB

When it comes to weight loss, the reality is that we thrive off of routines, habits, and certainty. We want to know what to expect and to do everything we can to guarantee the result we’re working towards. Yet, when it comes down to the nitty-gritty, we resist it so hard. But prepping truly is the key to making weight loss easy, and we’re showing you why it doesn’t have to feel like a chore.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/making-w...

115 - How To Stick To Your Plan On The Weekend

January 21, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MB

We show you how the weekends are standing in the way of the results you want, and how we’ve adjusted our protocols to stop letting weekends halt our progress. We’re offering some hard truths about weekends that might be hard to swallow at first, and our best tips for making it easier for yourself to stick to your plan when the weekend rolls around.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/how-to-stick-to-your-plan-on-the-weekend     w...

114 - The Fastest Way to Lose Weight

January 14, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 18 MB

We let you in on the number one thing you have to be doing if you want to lose weight as fast as possible in a sustainable way. We’re exploring how our brains trick us into wanting to get to the finish line as quickly as possible, and offering tips for next steps as you start losing weight.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/the-fastest-way-to-lose-weight     www.vibewithmaggie.com https://www.instagram.com/burnfatwithyourbrain...

113 - How ReLearning Helps with Weight Loss

January 07, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 17.1 MB

We show you the power of curiosity, and how relearning and challenging the status quo has opened up so many doors for us in our lives. There is always a better, easier, more appropriate way for you to reach your goals if you look for it, and we’re sharing some tips to help you along.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/how-relearning-helps-with-weight-loss     www.vibewithmaggie.com https://www.instagram.com/burnfatwithyourbrai...

112 - Avoid Weight Loss Blanket Statements

December 31, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MB

Your weight loss blanket statements might be keeping you stuck, but all that’s required is a little introspection. So, we’re guiding you through a process of questioning these stories so you don’t get caught in the trap of self-sabotage and can instead get into a groove of determining your next best steps.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/avoid-weight-loss-blanket-statements     www.vibewithmaggie.com https://www.instagram.c...

111 - Stop Stopping in 2022: Join My New Year’s Challenge

December 24, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 18 MB

Listen in this week as we show you the power of not stopping. My New Year’s Challenge is exactly what you need if you want to bust through the blocks that are currently leading to self-sabotage and quitting, and I’m inviting you to join me so you can kick off the New Year in a different way.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/stop-stopping-in-2022-join-my-new-years-challenge     www.vibewithmaggie.com https://www.instagram.com...

110 - Borrow Our Thoughts for Weight Loss

December 17, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 22.1 MB

Discover the one thing that has made the biggest difference between where we were at the beginning of our weight loss journey and where we are today. We’re showing you why the thoughts you think matter deeply, and how you can begin to slow down the stories that aren’t serving you so you can replace them with ones that will.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/borrow-our-thoughts-for-weight-loss     www.vibewithmaggie.com https:...

109 - Impatience with Weight Loss

December 10, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 13.9 MB

Tune in this week as we show you how impatience is stalling your weight loss. We’re exploring the types of actions most people take from this frantic energy, why it’s so detrimental to your progress and some of the thoughts and beliefs we've developed that have helped us stop the cycle of torment and instead create trust in the process.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/impatience-with-weight-loss     www.vibewithmaggie.com https:...

108 - Taking Weight Loss A Day At A Time

December 03, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 19.6 MB

Hear how the “just for today” method is the lifesaver you need in challenging times. It’s the tool that will help you focus on what you can do right now and get you closer to your big picture goals, even when you feel blacked out to solutions in the moment.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/taking-weight-loss-a-day-at-a-time     HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XZKKTV5?maas=maas_adg_D0737672F57AE33B20FDF1B035852567_afap_abs&...

107 - Why Routines Are Great for Weightloss

November 26, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MB

We invite you to take messy, sloppy action towards habits that you want to integrate for your weight loss goals. We’re showing you why your routines might be falling apart, how we’ve decided what routines serve us, and why you can’t rely on motivation to move the needle.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/why-routines-are-great-for-weightloss     HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XZKKTV5?maas=maas_adg_D0737672F57AE33B20FDF1B035...

106 - How to Not Gain Weight Over the Holidays

November 19, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 20.8 MB

We show you how to not turn on yourself and gain unwanted weight over the holidays. We’re inviting you to get honest with yourself about what the holidays actually mean, how long it spans for, and offering tips for how to not get caught in the fog of the holidays so you can actually enjoy how you feel heading into the New Year.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/how-to-not-gain-weight-over-the-holidays     HILO life: https://www.ama...

105 - You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Lose Weight

November 12, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 20.8 MB

We outline the perfectionistic diet mentality that sets you up for disaster, and why staying stuck in this mindset will work against you every single time. I’m sharing the secret to my food freedom, and the truth about the language you might subconsciously be using around what it means to be perfect.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/you-dont-have-to-be-perfect-to-lose-weight     HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XZKKTV5?maas...

104 - Common Weight Loss Questions

November 05, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 25.7 MB

Whether you feel like you’re doing everything right and the scale still isn’t budging, exercise feels horrible, or you want to know how much food you need to be eating for weight loss, all our answers are right here. We’re sharing our top tips for how to best take care of yourself on your weight loss journey, and we’re also inviting you to keep an eye out for any resistance or drama coming up as you tune in.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/...

103 - Mental Health for Weight Loss - My Brain Scan Review

October 29, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 20.4 MB

I share a review of my brain scan at Amen Clinics, and why it felt like the right choice for me. The findings have helped me build a lifestyle that balances everything that’s important to me, and although that will look different for everyone, we hope this inspires you to find what helps you show up with energy and love for what you’re doing.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/mental-health-for-weight-loss-my-brain-scan-review     H...

102 - What to Do When You Can’t Figure Out Weight Loss

October 22, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 23.4 MB

We show you how getting caught up in confusion can be so detrimental, and what you can do when you just can’t figure it out. You don’t have to take drastic measures to get unstuck, and instead, we’re sharing our best recommendations for making smart decisions that move you forward.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/when-you-cant-figure-out-weight-loss     HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XZKKTV5?maas=maas_adg_D0737672F57AE33B...

101 - How to Lose Weight the Easy and Hard Way

October 15, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MB

If you find yourself struggling on your weight loss journey and don’t know why this is happening or where to start to begin making the process easier, listen in this week. We’re helping you recognize what might be going on, identify where you’re making it unnecessarily hard, and how we’ve made it easier for ourselves.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/lose-weight-the-easy-and-hard-way     HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0...

100 - Why the Name Change? Reflecting on 100 Episodes (& a Giveaway)

October 08, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 26.2 MB

We discuss the name change and how our views have evolved over the last 100 episodes. We’re reflecting on how far we’ve come on our own journeys, what it really takes to de-condition the diet brain, and why it’s not about how many carbs you eat when it comes to sustainably losing weight.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/reflecting-on-100-episodes   HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XZKKTV5?maas=maas_adg_D0737672F57AE33B20FDF1B...

99 - How to Eat Carbs and Lose Weight

October 01, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 24.7 MB

We show you how to begin de-conditioning your carb phobia. The trauma so many keto dieters experience manifests in the extreme fear of carbs and sugar, but you can have the confidence to eat what you want without feeling like it’s going to completely derail you, and we’re showing you how this week.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/eat-carbs-and-lose-weight   HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XZKKTV5?maas=maas_adg_D0737672F57A...

60 Pounds Down, Losing The Last 10, Solidifying Your Reasons and Hunger Cues (Coaching Monika)

September 29, 2021 16:19 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB

Today I am sharing with you a coaching call from Vibe Club. Monika has been in Vibe Club for 1 year and has lost 60 pounds. We coach on her reasons for losing more weight, how to learn when she is actually hungry and full, and having good reasons to lose her last 10 pounds.    Vibe Club enrollment is closing October 3rd until 2022. Go to www.vibewithmaggie.com to join

98 - How to Respectfully Decline Food

September 24, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 22.9 MB

Join us this week as we show you how to respectfully decline food. Saying a simple, “No, thank you,” does not have to spiral into an emotionally charged monologue in your head about whether you’ve upset the other person, and we’re sharing our tips for showing up with the confidence necessary to stick by your goals.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/respectfully-decline-food   HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XZKKTV5?maas=maas...

97 - Why You Need to Experiment on Purpose for Weight Loss

September 17, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 24.2 MB

We invite you to be willing to be experimental with your weight loss journey. We’re showing you the obstacles that are keeping you from tapping into curiosity, the detriments of constantly looking for the next best solution, how to experiment on purpose for weight loss and why doing so gets you closer to knowing what's best for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/experimenting-on-purpose   HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X...

96 - Why You're Self-Sabotaging

September 10, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 20.4 MB

We show you why examining the beliefs that are driving your actions is the key to lifelong sustainable change. We’re sharing our favorite methods for breaking the cycle of subconscious beliefs that don’t serve us, and how to begin practicing the skill of intentionally thinking something new.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/why-youre-self-sabotaging   HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XZKKTV5?maas=maas_adg_D0737672F57AE33B20F...

95 - Make Life More Exciting Than Food

September 03, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 21.3 MB

If you want food to stop being the number one focus of your everyday life, to get more acquainted with your body, and make life more exciting than food, listen in this week. We’re discussing the differences between eating to lose weight and eating to be healthy, how you can begin deconditioning your urges, and how we have implemented a gradual change in our ways of eating.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/make-life-more-exciting-than-f...

94 - Going Back to Basics Even When You’re Experienced

August 27, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 23.1 MB

We show you how having a basic setup provides so much confidence in jumping straight back into a routine that serves you. We’re sharing the freedom available to you when you’ve got one simple practice that you can always rely on, and showing you why it’s the key to getting to a place of ease with your goals.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/back-to-basics   HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XZKKTV5?maas=maas_adg_D0737672F57AE...

93 - Slipping Into Old Habits

August 20, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 22.1 MB

Listen in this week to discover how to navigate course-correcting when you notice old habits being reignited. Questioning the stories you’re choosing in these moments is such a game-changer, and we’re showing you why so many of us tend to spiral, and a different approach to try on instead.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/slipping-into-old-habits   HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XZKKTV5?maas=maas_adg_D0737672F57AE33B20FDF1...

IG Live 8/16: The Importance of Routines and Goals

August 16, 2021 20:31 - 20 minutes - 18.2 MB

In this live, I talk about how a solid routine can set you up for success.

92 - Stop Trying to Lose Weight

August 13, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

Discover how powerful it can be to stop trying to lose weight. We’re showing you what you can focus on instead of losing weight, why it’s crucial to dive deeper into the reason you want to, and our hacks for tricking your brain into creating the byproduct of weight loss without it being the main goal.      Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/stop-trying-to-lose-weight   HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XZKKTV5?maas=maas_adg_D073...

IG Live 8/9: Massive Action vs. Passive Action

August 09, 2021 19:05 - 41 minutes - 36.5 MB

Here is my instagram live from today! I spoke a lot about how our brains are tricky in keeping us from taking massive action and questioning why we "can't get started". Lots of great questions! Join my coaching membership, vibeclub...   www.vibewithmaggie.com

91 - Filtering Out the Noise

August 06, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 22.6 MB

We invite you to filter out the noise of other people’s opinions to step into creation mode instead. We’re sharing the hallmarks of spending too much time in information consumption, how to begin balancing consumption versus creation, and why doing so will bring you so much relief and clarity.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/filtering-out-the-noise   HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XZKKTV5?maas=maas_adg_D0737672F57AE33B20FD...

90 - Strong-Arming Your Brain

July 30, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 21.6 MB

We share how to utilize the tool of strong-arming our brains to make decisions that are loving and in service for us. Refusing to entertain the chatter our brains offer is a life-changing way to respond to those visceral urges that come up, and we’re sharing examples from our own lives where we’ve implemented it to create amazing results.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/strong-arming-your-brain   HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/d...

89 - Ending Self-Sabotage

July 23, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 23 MB

Listen in this week if your self-trust is down the drain and you’re finding yourself on a path of self-sabotage over and over again. We’re shining a light on how you might be unknowingly implementing tactics that are driving self-sabotage, and we’re sharing our tips on how to begin shifting out of this cycle.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.maggiesterling.com/post/ending-self-sabotage   HILO life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XZKKTV5?maas=maas_adg_D073767...

88 - Prioritize Brain Health Over Weight Loss

July 16, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 23.2 MB

If you want to supercharge your life and live in a way where every day lights you up, we’re showing you why prioritizing your brain health consistently is far more supportive than losing weight. Feeling amazing can completely transform the trajectory of your day-to-day, and we’re offering that when you do this, taking consistent action towards your weight loss goals becomes drama-free and can lead to you living a full, happy, balanced life.   Get full show notes and more information here...