EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 36 MIN
120. “The Easiest 20 Pounds I’ve EVER Lost”—And Why Erica Will Never Diet Again
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 you'll never lose weight unless you're tracking every calorie, measuring every bite, and swearing off anything fun till “after you reach your goal”? Been there. But guess what? There’s a better way—and it actually feels good. In this week’s real-talk episode, I sit down with my current MWLA client, Erica, a busy nurse, mom, and full-time grad student (so YES, you do have time for this!) who dropped 20lbs in 16 weeks WITHOUT calorie counting, Food Police, or diet drama. Listen in as Erica shares her journey from feeling lost in postpartum, defeated by diet culture’s noise, to finally finding food freedom and a way of eating that’s actually sustainable.If you’re tired of restarting every Monday or believing you’ll never break free from the cycle of dieting and self-sabotage, THIS is your sign. Erica’s story will remind you losing weight can be simple, joyful, and free from food fear—seriously, no more counting calories!Press play and remember, you don’t need more rules. You need a fresh approach that works with your real life.xoxo,JackieP.S. Want to see Erica’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:113 - How Christine Lost 20 Pounds Without Counting a Single Calorie (& Finally Found Food Freedom)111 - How Emily Lost 22 Pounds WITHOUT Counting Calories (Here’s How)105 - Alana Lost 35 Pounds Without Keto, Ozempic, or Giving Up Mac & Cheese—Here’s How!103 - How to Lose Weight & Keep It Off in 2026: GLP-1s, Seed Oils & SkinnyTok Lies with Abbey Sharp102 - Want to Lose Weight in 2026 Without Counting a Single Calorie? Do ThisSUBSCRIBE & 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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Ever feel like you'll never lose weight unless you're tracking every calorie, measuring every bite, and swearing off anything fun till “after you reach your goal”? Been there. But guess what? There’s a better way—and it actually feels good. In this week’s real-talk episode, I sit down with my current MWLA client, Erica, a busy nurse, mom, and full-time grad student (so YES, you do have time for this!) who dropped 20lbs in 16 weeks WITHOUT calorie counting, Food Police, or diet drama. Listen in as Erica shares her journey from feeling lost in postpartum, defeated by diet culture’s noise, to finally finding food freedom and a way of eating that’s actually sustainable.If you’re tired of restarting every Monday or believing you’ll never break free from the cycle of dieting and self-sabotage, THIS is your sign. Erica’s story will remind you losing weight can be simple, joyful, and free from food fear—seriously, no more counting calories!Press play and remember, you don’t need more rules. You need a fresh approach that works with your real life.xoxo,JackieP.S. Want to see Erica’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:113 - How Christine Lost 20 Pounds Without Counting a Single Calorie (& Finally Found Food Freedom)111 - How Emily Lost 22 Pounds WITHOUT Counting Calories (Here’s How)105 - Alana Lost 35 Pounds Without Keto, Ozempic, or Giving Up Mac & Cheese—Here’s How!103 - How to Lose Weight & Keep It Off in 2026: GLP-1s, Seed Oils & SkinnyTok Lies with Abbey Sharp102 - Want to Lose Weight in 2026 Without Counting a Single Calorie? Do ThisSUBSCRIBE & 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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120. “The Easiest 20 Pounds I’ve EVER Lost”—And Why Erica Will Never Diet Again
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