EPISODE · Oct 13, 2025 · 37 MIN
90. How Dana Lost 37 Pounds at 40 Without Counting Calories or Giving Up Ice Cream!
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 wonder if it’s actually possible to lose weight and keep it off while still living your real, messy life (with Starbucks runs, school drop-offs, birthdays, holidays, and all the chaos?IT TOTALLY IS—and today’s episode proves it.In this super inspiring convo, I sit down with my client Dana, who came into the Mindful Weight Loss Academy feeling stuck, skeptical, and totally over calorie counting. She was 40, tired of feeling uncomfortable in her own skin, and not even sure weight loss was possible anymore.Four months later? She’s down 37 pounds, in maintenance, and rocking a whole new level of confidence WHILE still eating ice cream and showing her daughters what it looks like to take care of yourself.This episode is packed with real talk, mindset shifts, and proof that yes, sustainable weight loss is 100% possible even in your 40s, even with kids, even when you’ve tried everything.We’re talking real-life weight loss, mindset shifts, family dynamics, how community and accountability were total game changers, and how Dana finally ditched the old “I’ll just eat everything now and start over later” trap. Plus, she shares her tricks for eating at social events, finding meals everyone (including the kids!) loves, and what made the biggest difference this time around.If you’re feeling like lasting weight loss is impossible, or you’re scared to try again because nothing works…this one will give you SO much hope. Press play and get inspired to enter your era of doing it for YOU.xoxo, JackieMORE 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:15 – How Chantelle Lost 80 Pounds Without Counting Calories 25 – Kathryn’s 50 lb & 15% Body Fat Transformation Without Giving Up Pizza & Ice Cream58 – How Mandy Lost 20 Pounds in 3 Months at 60 Years Old—WITHOUT Counting Calories!85 – How Rebecca Lost 10 Pounds by Breaking All the Rules - “I’ll Never Diet Again!”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 Finding Success: A Journey to Change06:08 Overcoming Food Anxiety08:06 "Mindfulness and Weight Loss Success"12:16 "Embracing Change for Growth"15:47 "Prioritizing Self-Care for Wellbeing"19:55 Loving New Recipe Modules20:44 Mindful Eating Journey25:46 Community Support Key to Success28:50 "Community's Motivating Power"30:49 "Embrace Community for Success"
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Ever wonder if it’s actually possible to lose weight and keep it off while still living your real, messy life (with Starbucks runs, school drop-offs, birthdays, holidays, and all the chaos?IT TOTALLY IS—and today’s episode proves it.In this super inspiring convo, I sit down with my client Dana, who came into the Mindful Weight Loss Academy feeling stuck, skeptical, and totally over calorie counting. She was 40, tired of feeling uncomfortable in her own skin, and not even sure weight loss was possible anymore.Four months later? She’s down 37 pounds, in maintenance, and rocking a whole new level of confidence WHILE still eating ice cream and showing her daughters what it looks like to take care of yourself.This episode is packed with real talk, mindset shifts, and proof that yes, sustainable weight loss is 100% possible even in your 40s, even with kids, even when you’ve tried everything.We’re talking real-life weight loss, mindset shifts, family dynamics, how community and accountability were total game changers, and how Dana finally ditched the old “I’ll just eat everything now and start over later” trap. Plus, she shares her tricks for eating at social events, finding meals everyone (including the kids!) loves, and what made the biggest difference this time around.If you’re feeling like lasting weight loss is impossible, or you’re scared to try again because nothing works…this one will give you SO much hope. Press play and get inspired to enter your era of doing it for YOU.xoxo, JackieMORE 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:15 – How Chantelle Lost 80 Pounds Without Counting Calories 25 – Kathryn’s 50 lb & 15% Body Fat Transformation Without Giving Up Pizza & Ice Cream58 – How Mandy Lost 20 Pounds in 3 Months at 60 Years Old—WITHOUT Counting Calories!85 – How Rebecca Lost 10 Pounds by Breaking All the Rules - “I’ll Never Diet Again!”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 Finding Success: A Journey to Change06:08 Overcoming Food Anxiety08:06 "Mindfulness and Weight Loss Success"12:16 "Embracing Change for Growth"15:47 "Prioritizing Self-Care for Wellbeing"19:55 Loving New Recipe Modules20:44 Mindful Eating Journey25:46 Community Support Key to Success28:50 "Community's Motivating Power"30:49 "Embrace Community for Success"
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90. How Dana Lost 37 Pounds at 40 Without Counting Calories or Giving Up Ice Cream!
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