EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 35 MIN
111. How Emily Lost 22 Pounds WITHOUT Counting Calories
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
Are you a busy mom who feels like weight loss just is not realistic anymore? If your days are packed with work, kids, and responsibilities, and you feel exhausted before the day even starts, this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I am sitting down with Emily, a teacher and mom of three, and my Mindful Weight Loss Academy graduate who lost 22 pounds without counting calories, following a strict diet, or giving up the foods she loves. When Emily first came to me, she was overwhelmed, uncomfortable in her body, burnt out on dieting, and convinced she did not have the time or energy to lose weight.Now, she is lifting weights, feeling confident in her body, and finally experiencing food freedom. She shares how she stopped the all-or-nothing mindset, learned to trust herself around food, and created sustainable habits that actually fit her busy life.We talk about why fad diets and calorie counting failed her, how she navigated holidays without guilt, and what mindful eating really looks like for a working mom. Emily opens up about motherhood, body image, emotional eating, and how losing weight became easier once she stopped trying to be perfect.If you are tired of starting over every Monday, frustrated with dieting, or searching for a sustainable way to lose weight without counting calories, this conversation will resonate deeply. Emily’s story is proof that weight loss does not require restriction, more willpower, or waiting for life to slow down.Press play to hear how real-life weight loss is possible, even in your busiest season.xoxo,JackieP.S. Want to see Emily’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!)85 – How Rebecca Lost 10 Pounds by Breaking All the Rules - “I’ll Never Diet Again!”104 - Feeling Like a Failure? The Real Reason You’re Not Losing Weight Fast Enough80 - How to Stay Consistent with Weight Loss When Life Gets ‘Lifey’: Real Life Strategies for Busy Women90 - 90 Dana Lost 37 Pounds at 40 Without Counting Calories or Giving Up Ice Cream!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!
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Are you a busy mom who feels like weight loss just is not realistic anymore? If your days are packed with work, kids, and responsibilities, and you feel exhausted before the day even starts, this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I am sitting down with Emily, a teacher and mom of three, and my Mindful Weight Loss Academy graduate who lost 22 pounds without counting calories, following a strict diet, or giving up the foods she loves. When Emily first came to me, she was overwhelmed, uncomfortable in her body, burnt out on dieting, and convinced she did not have the time or energy to lose weight.Now, she is lifting weights, feeling confident in her body, and finally experiencing food freedom. She shares how she stopped the all-or-nothing mindset, learned to trust herself around food, and created sustainable habits that actually fit her busy life.We talk about why fad diets and calorie counting failed her, how she navigated holidays without guilt, and what mindful eating really looks like for a working mom. Emily opens up about motherhood, body image, emotional eating, and how losing weight became easier once she stopped trying to be perfect.If you are tired of starting over every Monday, frustrated with dieting, or searching for a sustainable way to lose weight without counting calories, this conversation will resonate deeply. Emily’s story is proof that weight loss does not require restriction, more willpower, or waiting for life to slow down.Press play to hear how real-life weight loss is possible, even in your busiest season.xoxo,JackieP.S. Want to see Emily’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!)85 – How Rebecca Lost 10 Pounds by Breaking All the Rules - “I’ll Never Diet Again!”104 - Feeling Like a Failure? The Real Reason You’re Not Losing Weight Fast Enough80 - How to Stay Consistent with Weight Loss When Life Gets ‘Lifey’: Real Life Strategies for Busy Women90 - 90 Dana Lost 37 Pounds at 40 Without Counting Calories or Giving Up Ice Cream!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!
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111. How Emily Lost 22 Pounds WITHOUT Counting Calories
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