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Ready To Lose
by Billie Blake Risboskin
Tired of losing weight only to gain it back?Ready to Lose helps women finally lose weight for the last time- without diets, calorie counting, or restriction. Each week, life and weight-loss coach Billie Blake shares simple mindset shifts and doable habits so you can stop self-sabotaging, build self-trust, and feel confident in your body.It's time to start losing weight in a way that feels simple, doable, and FUN without overhauling your entire life. You'll get real-life tools and coaching tips on fitness, food, mindset, and emotional eating to help you create healthy habits that last.Are you Ready to Lose?
Episodes
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276. Walking the Camino de Santiago: What I Loved, What Was Hard, and What I Learned
If you'd told me two years ago that I'd walk 71 miles in six days, I'd have laughed in your face. Or just been really confused. Walking the Camino de Santiago was never on my bucket list, but this September, that's exactly what we did! Listen to hear about our experience, why I loved having a...
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275. The Go-To Weight-Loss Plan for Busy Moms
It's back-to-school time, which means your days are filling up with drop-offs, pickups, packed lunches, and evening practices. In this episode, I'm showing you how to adapt the four Ready to Lose habits to your schedule and create a realistic weight-loss plan that works for your life. Don't…
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274. Wanting to Lose Weight Isn't Enough
NOTE: The first 10 minutes of this episode is a little life update. If you want to jump right into the meat of the episode- skip to the 10 minute mark. You WANT to lose weight, so why is it still so hard to follow through? In this episode, we're talking about the difference between "I have to…
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273. My Summer Weight Loss Plan
This week, I'm sharing something a little more personal. I'm taking you behind the scenes of my own summer weight loss goal, why I'm focusing on losing 7 to 8 pounds by the end of September, and the habits I'm using to get there. We'll talk about why I stopped chasing the "perfect" plan, how I'm...
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272. How to Break Bad Eating Habits (Without Willpower)
If you've ever told yourself, "I'll just decide when I'm hungry," this episode is for you. Today we're talking about why planning ahead is one of the most powerful tools for changing your eating habits. You'll learn how your brain forms food habits, why relying on willpower keeps you stuck, and…
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271. How to Eat More Protein Without Tracking Macros or Counting Calories
You want to eat healthier, listen to your body, and maybe even build some muscle. But everywhere you look, people are talking about protein goals, macro targets, and tracking apps. Suddenly something as simple as eating lunch starts to feel like math homework. If you've ever wondered, "Do I…
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270. "I must not want it bad enough"
Why do we eat junk food or overeat when we know we want to lose weight? If you've ever found yourself thinking, "I must not want it bad enough," this episode is for you. In this episode of Ready to Lose, we're talking about one of the biggest misconceptions in weight loss: the belief that wanting...
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269. The 5 Emotional Responses
Why is it so hard to stay away from extra food?! The answer- you never learned how to feel your feelings. Me either. So today I'm sharing with you the 5 most common emotional responses I see when women are trying to lose weight and how they are preventing progress. Stick around to the end where I...
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268. Consistency Mistakes
If you've ever thought, "I'm doing everything and nothing is working"… It's probably not what you're doing. It's how consistently you're doing it. Recently a client told me she's feeling soooo confident about reaching her goal (she's only 5lbs away!!!). Her habits and her healthy food choices…
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267. You Might Have to Gain Weight Before You Lose It
You might have to gain weight before you lose it. I know… not exactly what you want to hear. But if you've ever tried to lose weight, felt like you were "doing it right," and then saw the scale go up… this episode is going to change how you see that completely. You'll learn: Why "eat less, move...
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266. Positive Body Image
Should you feel positive about your body now... or is that something that only comes after you hit your goal weight? In this episode, I'm sharing my own experience with this (including the diets, the all-or-nothing cycles, and why it kept falling apart)… plus what finally changed when I stopped...
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265. The Problem With 'What I Eat in a Day' Videos
You've watched them. Saved them. Maybe even tried to follow them step-by-step. In this episode, we're breaking down the real problem with copying what "healthy" or thin women eat and why it's not giving you the results you want. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the "right" things but…
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264. Stop Using Your Goal Against Yourself
How often do you think about your goal? And more importantly… how does it make you feel? If your answer is stressed, frustrated, or anxious… you might be using your goal against yourself. Goals are meant to guide you and give you direction. But so many women unknowingly turn them into a source of...
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263. Why You Feel Out of Control When You're Hungry
If hunger feels like something you need to fix immediately… this episode is for you. Because I know how easy it is to think: "I just can't do this." "I always give in." "I don't have hunger signals." But that doesn't have to be your reality. Your brain just hasn't learned how to handle hunger…
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262. Decision Avoidance
Have you ever felt so busy and exhausted from the week, but when you look back you realize you didn't take any action towards your goals? In this episode we are talking about what it looks like to avoid decisions on your weightloss journey and I'm sharing my current favorite hack for getting your...
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261. How to Lose Weight When You've Never Been Able To
You have a rough day with food. Things don't go how you planned. And on top of feeling frustrated and hopless you think… "See? I knew this wouldn't work. I've never been able to do this before." Sound familiar? This episode is for you. Today we're talking about why that thought feels so…
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260. The "What Can I Get Away With?" Trap
Have you ever caught yourself thinking… "Can I get away with this and still lose weight?" Maybe it sounds like one last treat, one last weekend, or one last pantry raid before you finally "get serious." But what if that question itself is the thing keeping you stuck? In this episode, we're…
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259. Weight Loss Boundaries (That Actually Work)
If you keep falling off your weight loss goals, it's probably not because you lack discipline. It's because you're trying to follow rules that were never meant to last. In this episode, we're talking about weight loss boundaries, the kind that help you stop quitting on your goals and actually...
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258. When Self-Love Becomes Self-Sabotage
Is it self-sabotage or "self-care"? In this episode, we unpack why doing what feels best in the moment often keeps you stuck, how your brain is wired to resist change, and what real self-love actually looks like when you're going after a goal that matters to you. You'll walk away knowing how to...
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257. Fix Your Home, Not Your Willpower
In this episode, we're breaking down how your home might be quietly reinforcing old habits and how to fix it. You'll learn simple, realistic ways to set up your space so healthy choices feel automatic instead of exhausting. Less effort. Less overeating. More "why does this suddenly feel easier?"…
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256. Losing the Mental Weight
The scale won't move… and it has nothing to do with your habits. In this episode, we're talking about the mental weight most women are carrying and why you need to lose it before physical weight loss can finally stick. You'll learn how dieting, food rules, and popular health trends are keeping…
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255. Why You Stop Focusing on Your Goals (And How to Refocus)
Staying focused on weight loss sounds good in January… until life gets busy, stress kicks in, and motivation fades. In this episode, we're talking about why weight loss is often the first goal to fall off- and more importantly, how to stay focused without needing constant motivation or…
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254. 26 Weightloss Lessons for 2026
Losing weight doesn't have to feel hard, chaotic, or dramatic. In this episode, I'm sharing 26 little weight loss lessons I've learned from my own journey and from coaching women for over 5 years (!!!) the kind of lessons that make weight loss feel simpler, calmer, and way more doable. If you're...
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253.Yes, You're Still Overeating (And Probably Not How You Think)
For most women, overeating isn't loud or obvious. It's sneaky. It looks "normal." It's even justifiable. And it adds up. In this episode, I'm breaking down the small eating habits that quietly keep weight on and why noticing them is the fastest way to feel back in control around food again.…
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252. What You Need to Let Go of If You Want 2026 to Be Different
Ever feel like every year you set the same weight loss goals… and by December you're right back where you started? In this episode, we're talking about why that happens- and no, it's not because you don't have enough motivation or discipline. It's because of the beliefs you've been carrying about...
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251. Why You Reach for Food When You're Not Hungry
Why do you keep reaching for food when you're not actually hungry? In this episode, I'm breaking down the real reason it happens. Spoiler... it's not because you "love food too much" or have no willpower. You'll learn what's going on in your brain during those moments when you're stressed, bored,...
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250. Why You Keep Overeating (Even When You 'Know Better')
Today we're talking about why you keep overeating even when you know exactly what you "should" do and how to finally stop doing it without willpower, restriction, or trying to white-knuckle your way through cravings. This episode will help you understand your eating habits in a way that actually...
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249. Start These 3 Habits Now to Lose Weight in 2026 (+ A Big Announcement!)
Today we're talking about three simple habits you can start right now that will set you up to lose weight in 2026 without dieting, restriction, or starting over every Monday. These habits are different from the Ready 4 Habits you always hear me talk about, but they will make those habits SO much...
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248. Your Holiday Hangover Plan
This is the episode where your "mess ups" turn into wins. If you've been eating past full at every holiday party, grabbing seconds you don't even want, or waking up with that familiar holiday hangover feeling… this one's for you. In this episode, we break down why you keep repeating the same...
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247. How to Coach Yourself Through Holiday Cravings
Have you ever walked into a holiday party thinking: "I'll just have one drink and skip dessert." BUT once you get in there you say, "Screw it, it's the holidays," and by the end of the night you feel bloated, frustrated, and already planning to "start over" Monday. This year it's time to try...
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246. 4 Holiday Thoughts That Are Keeping You Stuck
"Ugh… the holidays are coming. I always end up overeating, feeling guilty, and then starting over in January... even though I swear I won't do it again this year." Sound familiar? In this episode, we're breaking down the 4 sneaky thoughts that make the holidays feel SO freakin' hard and how to...
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245. Yes, You Can Eat Pie and Still Lose Weight
Tired of feeling like the holidays always ruin your progress? This episode breaks down how to enjoy your favorite foods and stay on track... no restriction, no guilt, and no January "start over." Mentioned in this episode: Planning episodes- 182: Meal Planning Basics 191. Holiday Planning 101…
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244. Don't Let Candy Haunt You
Halloween candy is everywhere. At work. At home. In your kid's bucket. And somehow… it keeps calling your name. You tell yourself you'll just have one piece, but then it turns into five. You try to be "good" and avoid it, but end up grabbing more later and feeling guilty about it. Sound familiar?...
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243. How to Overeat Better
If you've ever promised yourself "I'll do better tomorrow" after overeating… this one's for you. We're flipping that thought on its head and learning how to overeat better so you can stop spiraling after slip-ups, build trust with yourself, and still see real progress. Because you don't need to…
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242. You Don't Need 100% to Make Progress
In this episode we're talking about what it really means to be consistent and how small, messy effort adds up faster than you think. You'll learn: How to keep making progress on your busiest weeks Simple ways to build momentum when you don't feel motivated Why 15 minutes of showing up matters way...
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241. OVERBOOKED vs. OVEREATING
If food has become your comfort, your break, or your little reward at the end of a long day… this episode is for you. We're talking about what's really behind those moments you find yourself reaching for a snack and how to fill the empty spaces in your life without turning to food. By the end,...
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240. Why 'I Deserve It' Keeps Sabotaging You (And How to Stop)
You've probably thought it before: "I deserve it." After a long day, a stressful week, or even just because you've been "good," that thought can feel so true. But here's the problem... when "I deserve it" shows up, it often WINS over your long-term goals. It keeps you from the things you really...
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239. Do You Want It or WANT to Want It?
Have you ever tried to force yourself into a habit that looks great on Instagram but feels miserable in real life? Maybe you've told yourself you "should" be a runner, or that meal prepping every Sunday is the only way to lose weight, but deep down, you dread it every single time. That's what…
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238. The Right Kind of Hungry
What comes to mind when you think about feeling hungry? For so many women, hunger feels like the enemy. Maybe you've believed that you have to be starving to lose weight. Or maybe you've tried to avoid hunger altogether... only to feel out of control when it finally hits. I've been there too. In...
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237. DIET RED FLAGS pt. 3: It's Not You… It's the Plan
In this episode, we're calling out the sneaky diet traps that look helpful… but actually leave you feeling confused, burned out, and stuck in the same place. From overhyped food rules to plans that make you ignore your hunger, you'll learn how to spot the red flags and what to do instead. If the...
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236. It Feels Like a Cliff, But It's Just a Step
Ever notice how the simplest things- like planning your meals or waiting until you're actually hungry- can feel way harder than they should? It's like your brain turns every small change into a big, intimidating MOUNTAIN. In this episode, we're talking about the moments when change feels huge,...
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235. Feeling Out of Control with Food? Here's How to Take Your Power Back
Do you ever feel like food has all the power and you're just along for the ride? You start the day with the best intentions… but then one "wrong" choice turns into a last-chance eating spree. You tell yourself you should have more self-control, but the more pressure you put on yourself to be...
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234. You Keep Meaning to Change… But Nothing Changes. Here's Why.
If you've ever thought: "I meant to plan my meals today, but forgot." "I really wanted to work out this week, but it just didn't happen." "I swear I'm trying… but I keep falling off track." Then this episode is your wake-up call and your way out. Because the reason you're stuck isn't a lack of...
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233. HEALTHY GIRL REBRAND: Why Your Goal Weight Isn't the Real Goal
You've been chasing a number on the scale for years. Maybe you've even hit it a few times… but it never sticks. The weight comes back, life gets in the way, and you find yourself starting over. Again. It's exhausting. It's frustrating. And it's not because you're lazy, unmotivated, or "bad" at...
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232. "This Is the Part Where I Want to Quit…"
In today's episode, I'm walking you through the exact mindset shift that helped me (and my clients) stop repeating the same self-sabotaging patterns and finally follow through. You'll learn: ✨ Why those cravings, doubts, and "screw it" moments aren't a sign of failure ✨ How to spot your unique...
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231. Is Your Partner Sabotaging Your Goals?
You're finally ready to lose weight… but your partner keeps ordering takeout, stocking the pantry with snacks, or asking if you "just want to grab Taco Bell tonight." Sound familiar? In this episode, I'm sharing the truth about what's really getting in the way and how to stop letting someone…
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230. "I Just Love Food Too Much"
If you've ever thought, "I just love food too much to lose weight"… This episode is about to change everything. Because what if the real reason you feel stuck isn't your love of food but the way you've been taught to deal with your love of food? Inside this episode, you'll discover a new way to...
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229. You Don't Need More Motivation- You Need This
So… motivation packed up and left without saying goodbye? In this episode, we're talking about what to actually do when motivation disappears. Because that moment where everything feels "meh" and nothing feels exciting? It's not the end. It's the middle. And it's normal. Here's what you'll walk...
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228. You Don't Have to Eat Like a Wellness Influencer to Lose Weight
You tell yourself, "Okay, if I just eat clean, cut carbs, drink more water, and make all my meals from scratch this week… THEN I'll finally lose weight." So you clear out the pantry. You stock up on spinach. You tell yourself sourdough is the enemy. And three days later… you're burned out, bored,...
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227. Your Summer Routine Needs a Reality Check
Feel like your routines flew out the window the moment summer hit? Late mornings, spontaneous plans, vacations, BBQs… it's no wonder your habits feel off- but that doesn't mean you've failed or that weight loss is off the table until fall. In this episode, we're doing a SUMMER HABIT RESET. Not a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Tired of losing weight only to gain it back?Ready to Lose helps women finally lose weight for the last time- without diets, calorie counting, or restriction. Each week, life and weight-loss coach Billie Blake shares simple mindset shifts and doable habits so you can stop self-sabotaging, build self-trust, and feel confident in your body.It's time to start losing weight in a way that feels simple, doable, and FUN without overhauling your entire life. You'll get real-life tools and coaching tips on fitness, food, mindset, and emotional eating to help you create healthy habits that last.Are you Ready to Lose?
HOSTED BY
Billie Blake Risboskin
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Tired of losing weight only to gain it back?Ready to Lose helps women finally lose weight for the last time- without diets, calorie counting, or restriction. Each week, life and weight-loss coach Billie Blake shares simple mindset shifts and doable habits so you can stop self-sabotaging, build...
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