Tips Of The Scale with Sam Lomeli | Weight Loss Motivation | TipsOfTheScale
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 216 ratingsTipsOfTheScale interviews real people and industry experts who share their weight loss success stories, challenges, motivation, and tips for starting healthier habits. We cover their diet, exercise, even their music playlists. Let their stories inspire you!
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Episodes
The Progress Project: Lillian Ellis, Session #2
September 05, 2014 05:01 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBTipsOfTheScale listener Lillian returns to share updates on her weight loss journey. Stress, support, and unexpected news - hear the latest.
112: Progress Project: Casey Elliott, Session #1
September 01, 2014 05:01 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBCasey Elliott has invited us along on her weight loss journey. This is her kickoff session: history, starting point, and plan.
111: Edgar Hernandez on The Power of Being Positive (M/19)
August 29, 2014 05:01 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBFrom not seeing a future for himself to living life as a beacon of positivity, Edgar shares his remarkable transformation. “Be happy! Go out there and do great things!”
110: Dr. Michael Pickart on Post-Weight Loss Plastic Surgery
August 27, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBPlastic surgeon Michael Pickart discusses surgical options for loose skin after weight loss, common types of procedures, and how Hollywood has changed perception of his industry - for better or worse.
109: Summer Lorenzsonn on Mindset, Habits, and Knowing Your Triggers (F/37)
August 25, 2014 05:01 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBSummer used to push people away, and eventually found her life in a state she was unhappy with. What she's learned about habits & triggers, and how she's kept off 140 pounds for over a decade.
108: Andrea Matthes on Belief, Consistency, and Habits
August 22, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBAndrea was once the "funny, chubby girl" whose life revolved around food and who felt exercise was impossible. From gastric bypass to Crossfit coach, Andrea shares tips from her Imperfect Life.
107: Tracy Cooke Update: The Mindset of Maintenance (F/34)
August 18, 2014 05:01 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBA health scare catapulted Tracy, a busy mother, wife, and blogger, into a health journey of losing 140 pounds. Tracy returns to share about the challenge of maintenance, her mindset, and new discoveries.
106: Melissa Kruze-Sanchez: A Controversial Start to Weight Loss (F/46)
August 15, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 30 MBAfter a scary medical diagnosis, Melissa took control of her life and her food addiction. Hear about her experience with a controversial weight-loss option, and what she's changed to maintain over 200 pounds lost.
105: Brandi Koskie of DietsInReview.com - 4 Traits of Successful Dieters
August 11, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBWriting for the largest diet review site on the net, Brandi has gained a valuable and unique perspective on characteristics of successful weight loss efforts.
104: J.T. Matherly Returns: 200 pounds and 3 Surgeries Later
August 08, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 33 MB200 pounds and 3 surgeries later, J.T. returns to share new developments in his journey, powerlifting insights, and thoughts on mental health.
103: Mario Colao on Nearly Dying, Channeling Anger, and Practicing Gratitude (M/32)
August 04, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBMario was a depressed chain-smoker at such a low point in life that he thought, "I deserve this" in the middle of a heart attack. Hear what changed when we awoke, how he channeled his anger, and how he's dropped over 200 pounds. (91kg)
102: Sarah Moores on Flexing Motivation Muscle for New Strength (F/27)
August 01, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBA year ago, Sarah had escaped an abusive relationship, was pre-diabetic, and had long given up on her dreams of being an Olympic athlete. Hear the question that changed her path and helped her discover the fighter within.
101: Jimmy Nelson - From Dropout to Helping Others Live Their Dreams (M/36)
July 28, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBJimmy was overweight, had dropped out of school multiple times, and was giving up on his dreams. After hitting rock-bottom, he discovered something that gave him results, and a future, he had never imagined.
100: Special 100th Episode - The Interviewer Becomes The Interviewee
July 25, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBA special guest host turns the tables on Sam for an inside look at how & why TipsOfTheScale was launched, future plans, and insights from 100 interviews.
99: Derrick Mims Broke the Cycle and Became Stronger Than Ever (M/40)
July 21, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBAt 464 pounds, Derrick felt he missed out on life. How he broke the cycle of frustration, failures, and false starts, to take control of his future.
98: Shawn Stevenson on How Sleep Can Make or Break Your Weight-Loss Success
July 18, 2014 05:01 - 55 minutes - 36 MBAt 20 years of age, Shawn's spine and body were failing him. That is, until he took his health in his own hands and shocked his doctors. Now a professional nutritionist and best-selling author, Shawn Stevenson shares how to "Stack The Cool" for success, and why better sleep may be the "missing sauce" in your weight loss journey.
97: Chelsea Sawyer: Down 110 Pounds and More Positive Than Ever (F/24)
July 14, 2014 05:01 - 47 minutes - 22.2 MBChelsea Sawyer used to try to draw attention away from her weight anyway she could. How she went from unhappy and unable to walk without pain, to happy, 110 pounds lighter, and more positive than ever.
96: Tim Priest on Small Changes for Big Weight Loss (M/27)
July 11, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBAfter a dire warning from his doctor, Tim made changes to his lifestyle that resulted in 140 pounds dropped!
95: Gina DiGregorio Discovered a Love for Running and Inspires Her Daughters (F/31)
July 07, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBGina, a busy single mother of two, was on a road to heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Hear how she took control of her health and is setting the example for her daughters.
94: Steve Ostrum on SMART Goals, Positivity, and Life By Design (M/43)
July 04, 2014 05:02 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBAfter a family tragedy and a health scare, Steve realized it was time to change his lifestyle. As a couple, Steve and Heather took their health back. (Also, a sneak preview of upcoming Ep#100.)
93: Herbert Walker Conquered Food Addiction and Left Fear Behind (M/51)
June 30, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBHerbert found solace in food after a health scare which led him down a path toward obesity that he didn't know how to get off of. Listen for the source of his support, how his lifestyle changed, and how he left fear behind.
92: Pamela Arias Dropped Over 150 lbs For Herself & Her Children (F/40)
June 27, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBPamela was miserable and couldn't fully enjoy life with her children. Hear her breaking point, how she dropped over 150 lbs, and how she's helping others do the same.
91: Helen Bobbit Broke Up With Food and Is Living Fear-Free (F/42)
June 23, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBHelen was a sedentary emotional eater with various health issues. Hear how she "broke up" with food and found the discipline to put herself first and drop over 110 pounds.
90: Aaron Rice Dropped 133 Lbs and Learned To Accept Himself (M/23)
June 20, 2014 05:01 - 57 minutes - 26.6 MBFed up with being unhappy, Aaron Rice set his mind to losing weight. Hear what Aaron's discovered about authenticity and acceptance.
The Progress Project: Lillian Ellis, Session #1 (F/37)
June 16, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 35 MBTips Of The Scale listener Lillian Ellis has invited us along on her weight loss journey. This is her kickoff session: history, starting point, and the plan!
89: John Hudson on Emotional Eating and Learning from Failure (M/39)
June 13, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBJohn Hudson was a "ticking time bomb" waiting for a heart attack. When a patient turned his health advice around on him, John realized that his credibility, health and life were all on the line.
88: Jessica Johnson Beat an Eating Disorder and Rediscovered Running (F/27)
June 09, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBHow love helped Jessica conquer an eating disorder, how she's dropped 142 lbs, and the road from 414 lbs to running a half marathon.
87: Kishan Shah: From Facing a Foot Amputation to Downsizing the World
June 06, 2014 05:01 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBAt 400 pounds, Kishan's health was failing, his social life was suffering, and he was facing a possible foot amputation. His story, and how he's now devoting his life to helping others with their weight issues as CEO of DownsizeFitness.com.
86: Jill Angie of FabFitTraining.com Found Confidence & Redefined 'Athlete'
June 02, 2014 05:01 - 55 minutes - 25.9 MBAt nearly 300 pounds, Jill had no self confidence and felt like she wasn't good enough. Hear what she signed up for, and what she discovered during it, that transformed her health and her future.
85: Andrea Green Conquered Negativity and Body Image Issues
May 30, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBAndrea struggled with body image issues and didn’t feel like she was the same person outside and in. Hear how she battled negative influences and dropped 135 pounds.
84: Jacqui Grimes Maintains Her Weight Loss & Enjoys Chocolate Daily
May 26, 2014 05:01 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBJacqui felt like she missed out on life because she was the 'fat mom' and the 'fat wife.' A medical wake-up call set her on a new path to losing 80 pounds and discovering a whole new self.
83: Rebekah Wallace: The 3 Ingredients of Her Weight Loss Success (F/29)
May 23, 2014 05:01 - 47 minutes - 22.2 MBAs an overweight child, Rebekah was teased, picked on and lonely. One day, she decided that would no longer be who she was. Hear the 3 ingredients to her success, and how she dropped 125 pounds.
82: Todd Blake: Small Changes for Weight Loss and Health (M/39)
May 19, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 39.7 MB367-Pound Todd had developed gout, feet and tooth pain, asthma, and high blood pressure. Hear how small changes added up to his 178-pound loss and the ability to stop taking medications.
81: Heather Robertson of HalfSizeMe.com: Habits & Mindset Changed Everything (F/38)
May 16, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBHeather developed binge eating issues during a rough childhood, struggled with various weight loss programs, and eventually reached 313 pounds after her third child. Hear how & why she recommitted to one program, and why it finally worked. This is Heather’s –170 pound success story.
80: Javier Hernandez: From Heartbroken & Overweight to Proud Father & Bodybuilder (M/29)
May 12, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBFrom hurt, heartbroken, and over 100 pounds overweight to showing off his super powers on the bodybuilding stage - this is Javier's story.
79: Cassie Peters Conquered Stress Eating and Learned to Treat Herself Right (F/34)
May 09, 2014 05:01 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBAt 250 pounds, Cassie had a sedentary lifestyle and felt lonely and unattractive. Hear how she learned to treat herself better, and how she kept herself motivated through plateaus.
78: Helen M Ryan - From 'Waiting To Die' to Inspiring Others (F/48)
May 05, 2014 05:01 - 54 minutes - 25.3 MBHelen was trapped in an unhappy marriage, buried in stress, and found herself staring into a tub of ice cream with seemingly no way out. Hear how Helen, a busy business owner and mother, transformed her health and now helps others do the same.
77: Heather Gum - Once Uninsurable and Now Happy & Healthy (F/45)
May 02, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBHeather once believed weight loss was impossible for her, but she made her own possibilities and dropped over 160 pounds!
76: Carley Guinn Made a Mindset Change and Beat Her 'Bad Metabolism'
April 28, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBCarley used to feel she wasn't "good enough" for people's attention, and mostly kept to herself. Now over 100 pounds lighter, hear how she changed her mindset and changed her life.
75: Denny Krahe of DKFitSolutions.com - Why You Need To Start Now
April 25, 2014 05:01 - 40 minutes - 18.9 MBTrainer and Strength & Conditioning specialist Denny Krahe visits Tips Of The Scale to talk nutrition and to discuss exercise myths. Also, why your journey to health needs to start now!
74: Jack Opferkuch Ate Bacon and Dropped 80 Pounds (M/21)
April 21, 2014 05:01 - 44 minutes - 20.8 MBAfter Jack's weight led to dropping out of school and being unable to enjoy family outings, he found a new eating style that worked for him. This is his story of bacon, confidence, and discipline.
73: Rémy Chaussé on Getting "Unstuck" In Weight Loss and Life
April 18, 2014 05:01 - 32 minutes - 15.2 MBBest-selling author and inspirational speaker Rémy Chaussé shares how to overcome the doubts that hold you back from making important changes.
72: April Kelly on Confidence and How Vegan Recipes Changed Her Life (F/29)
April 14, 2014 05:01 - 40 minutes - 18.9 MBApril was a confident person in almost every aspect of her life - except when it came to her size and looks. How did she drop 150 pounds, and what did she discover on the other side? Her story today!
71: Dan Masheck on How To Beat "Mindless" Over-Eating (M/41)
April 11, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBAt 365 pounds (166 kg), Dan felt trapped in someone else's body. After multiple weight loss attempts and plateaus, what finally helped him drop over 130 pounds? (60 kg)
70: Busy Mother of 7 Diane Carbonell Has Maintained 150+ Weight Loss!
April 07, 2014 05:01 - 58 minutes - 27.2 MBBusy mother, author, blogger Diane Carbonell has maintained a 158 pound loss for over a decade! (71.8 kg) Her story, lessons learned, and advice for you!
The Progress Project: Michael Kalchman Series #2
April 04, 2014 05:01 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBTips Of The Scale listener Michael Kalchman returns for an update on his weight loss progress in preparation for his first 10K. This is the second installment of The Progress Project.
69: Chris Dolley has maintained a 100-pound loss for 7 years! (F/44)
March 31, 2014 05:01 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBChris used to fear sitting with a piece of cake because she would be unable to stop. These days, she’s mindful of all she’s accomplished, and is tackling new goals. From fast-food fan to triathlon training – this is Chris’ story!
68: Jeff Mauch Couldn't Ride Roller Coasters - Now He Runs 5k's (M/30)
March 28, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBAfter two devastating events gave him the emotional jolt he needed, Jeff committed to a new lifestyle and dropped 100 pounds! (45 kg) From being unable to run around the block to running 5K’s and a half-marathon – this is Jeff’s story.
67: Corey Johnson - It's Not About Conquering Food, It's Conquering Yourself
March 24, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBCorey was an active child who loved food, but he grew up ignoring the root cause of his weight issues. When he broke his bed at over 280 pounds (137 kg), he knew something had to change. Hear how he lost 100 pounds (45 kg) in a year, and what "the single most important thing" was on his weight-loss journey.
66: Jennifer Maintained 100 lb Loss Through Two Pregnancies
March 21, 2014 05:01 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBJennifer has maintained a 100 pound (45 kg) weight loss through marriage, the birth of two children, and career transition. Hear what started her journey, and why you need to be tracking your food!