109. The Dietitian Who Needed a Dietitian: How Melissa Lost 21 Pounds Postpartum (And Regained Her Confidence!)

Ever feel like you “should know better” when it comes to losing weight, but something just isn’t clicking? Or that being a mom, busy professional, or even a dietitian should make things easier—but you're still struggling, feeling overwhelmed, and just want to fit back into your pre-baby jeans?That was Melissa. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Melissa, a mom of two, a working dietitian, and one of my recent Mindful Weight Loss Academy grads who came to me six months postpartum, totally overwhelmed, frustrated, and feeling like a failure. She gets real about the moment she finally said YES to help, what it felt like to admit she couldn’t do it alone (even with the tools!), and how she lost 21 pounds WITHOUT counting a single calorie.We talk about the real shifts that made it happen—from learning how to actually listen to her body, to rebuilding confidence, regaining control, and not letting sourdough steal the show. She’s breaking down the wins beyond the scale, major mindset “aha’s,” feeling confident again, and why real accountability (with a coach who actually gets it!) made all the difference.If you’ve ever felt ashamed to ask for help, scared to invest in yourself, or stuck in the “I should know this” spiral—this episode is for YOU.xoxo, JackieConnect with Melissa:Instagram: @melissahohulinMORE 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!)82 - Can You Really Eat Ice Cream Every Night AND Still Lose Weight? The Truth About Macros with Amber Brueseke85 – How Rebecca Lost 10 Pounds by Breaking All the Rules - “I’ll Never Diet Again!”80 - How to Stay Consistent with Weight Loss When Life Gets ‘Lifey’: Real-Life Strategies for Busy Women89 - The 5 Biggest Weight Loss Myths I Wish I Never Believed (And What I’d Tell Myself Starting Over)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!