EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 36 MIN
105. Alana Lost 35 Pounds Without Keto, Ozempic, or Giving Up Mac & Cheese—Here’s How!
from Lose Weight Mindfully | weight loss, mindful eating, healthy recipes, emotional eating, boost energy · host Jackie Kirschen, Registered Dietitian, Weight Loss Nutritionist & Mindful Eating Coach
Ever feel like your body is no longer your own after kids? Or like one more doctor visit will send you over the edge? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken.In this episode, I’m catching up with Alana, a mom of two, and a rockstar Mindful Weight Loss Academy client who shares her raw, unfiltered story about losing 35 pounds WITHOUT giving up mac and cheese or Starbucks (umm, yes please). We’re talking about her wild weight journey through pregnancies, how she bounced back from “rock bottom” moments, and what finally clicked for her when we started working together.We totally bust the myth that you have to cut out carbs, calorie count obsessively, or jump on those diet meds (yup, we talk Ozempic, too). Alana spills exactly how she shifted her mindset, ditched restriction, and started eating like a mindful badass instead—making small, sustainable tweaks that stuck for good.If you’ve tried ALL. THE. DIETS. and nothing sticks, or you’re tired of starting over on Monday, Alana’s story is your proof that it is. Grab your coffee (protein shake optional), hit play, and let’s chat about how you can make weight loss work for real—without giving up the foods you love or your sanity.xoxo,JackieP.S. Want to see Alana’s before & afters? Check out our Instagram highlights and celebrate her journey!MORE FROM JACKIE: << Ready to lose weight, fix your metabolism & reach your body transformation goals without restriction? Apply for my 4-Month + 1:1 Coaching Program, Mindful Weight Loss Academy, to permanently lose weight, create simple delicious meals & stick to your healthy habits for LIFE: www.themindfulweightloss.com >>🙌🏻 Ready to Sustainably Lose Weight WITHOUT Counting Calories? I’ll show you how in 3 easy steps! Grab My FREE Quickstart Guide To Permanent Weight Loss: https://eatright4life.ck.page/quickstart-guide👋🏻 Follow me on Instagram: @the.mindful.nutritionist RELATED EPISODES:98 – How Macy Lost 26 Pounds Postpartum Without Counting a Single Calorie (+ Still Ate Oreos!)94 – How Lisa Lost 24 Pounds During Menopause WITHOUT Dieting or Giving Up Ice Cream85 – How Rebecca Lost 10 Pounds by Breaking All the Rules - “I’ll Never Diet Again!”68 – Can You Really Eat More AND Lose Weight? Lindsay Did–While Eating Gelato & Finding Food Freedom58 – How Mandy Lost 20 Pounds in 3 Months at 60 Years Old—WITHOUT Counting Calories!SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWAre you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:1️⃣ hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they drop2️⃣ leave a rating and review for my show on Apple Podcasts!Your support helps us reach more health-empowered women (like you!) move toward transforming their health so they can look and FEEL their best.Thanks so much for tuning into the Lose Weight Mindfully podcast! I'll see you next week!🎙️New episodes drop every Monday!Timestamps:00:00 Health Struggles and Weight Fluctuations03:24 Weight Fluctuations and Realizations08:28 Support Needed for Dietary Changes12:25 "Rediscovering and Reinforcing Goals"14:07 Mindful Diet Changes for Weight Loss16:06 Mindful Eating Progress and Travel19:15 Weight Loss Perception and Reality24:40 Mindful Eating and Health Transformation26:30 Sustainable, Mindful Health Choices32:08 Inspiring Healthy Balance Story32:36 See You Next Week
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Ever feel like your body is no longer your own after kids? Or like one more doctor visit will send you over the edge? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken.In this episode, I’m catching up with Alana, a mom of two, and a rockstar Mindful Weight Loss Academy client who shares her raw, unfiltered story about losing 35 pounds WITHOUT giving up mac and cheese or Starbucks (umm, yes please). We’re talking about her wild weight journey through pregnancies, how she bounced back from “rock bottom” moments, and what finally clicked for her when we started working together.We totally bust the myth that you have to cut out carbs, calorie count obsessively, or jump on those diet meds (yup, we talk Ozempic, too). Alana spills exactly how she shifted her mindset, ditched restriction, and started eating like a mindful badass instead—making small, sustainable tweaks that stuck for good.If you’ve tried ALL. THE. DIETS. and nothing sticks, or you’re tired of starting over on Monday, Alana’s story is your proof that it is. Grab your coffee (protein shake optional), hit play, and let’s chat about how you can make weight loss work for real—without giving up the foods you love or your sanity.xoxo,JackieP.S. Want to see Alana’s before & afters? Check out our Instagram highlights and celebrate her journey!MORE FROM JACKIE: << Ready to lose weight, fix your metabolism & reach your body transformation goals without restriction? Apply for my 4-Month + 1:1 Coaching Program, Mindful Weight Loss Academy, to permanently lose weight, create simple delicious meals & stick to your healthy habits for LIFE: www.themindfulweightloss.com >>🙌🏻 Ready to Sustainably Lose Weight WITHOUT Counting Calories? I’ll show you how in 3 easy steps! Grab My FREE Quickstart Guide To Permanent Weight Loss: https://eatright4life.ck.page/quickstart-guide👋🏻 Follow me on Instagram: @the.mindful.nutritionist RELATED EPISODES:98 – How Macy Lost 26 Pounds Postpartum Without Counting a Single Calorie (+ Still Ate Oreos!)94 – How Lisa Lost 24 Pounds During Menopause WITHOUT Dieting or Giving Up Ice Cream85 – How Rebecca Lost 10 Pounds by Breaking All the Rules - “I’ll Never Diet Again!”68 – Can You Really Eat More AND Lose Weight? Lindsay Did–While Eating Gelato & Finding Food Freedom58 – How Mandy Lost 20 Pounds in 3 Months at 60 Years Old—WITHOUT Counting Calories!SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWAre you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:1️⃣ hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they drop2️⃣ leave a rating and review for my show on Apple Podcasts!Your support helps us reach more health-empowered women (like you!) move toward transforming their health so they can look and FEEL their best.Thanks so much for tuning into the Lose Weight Mindfully podcast! I'll see you next week!🎙️New episodes drop every Monday!Timestamps:00:00 Health Struggles and Weight Fluctuations03:24 Weight Fluctuations and Realizations08:28 Support Needed for Dietary Changes12:25 "Rediscovering and Reinforcing Goals"14:07 Mindful Diet Changes for Weight Loss16:06 Mindful Eating Progress and Travel19:15 Weight Loss Perception and Reality24:40 Mindful Eating and Health Transformation26:30 Sustainable, Mindful Health Choices32:08 Inspiring Healthy Balance Story32:36 See You Next Week
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105. Alana Lost 35 Pounds Without Keto, Ozempic, or Giving Up Mac & Cheese—Here’s How!
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