The Weighing In Podcast with Rick and Jina

Here we discuss more real-life moments in weight management that carries such a lesson for us that we’re still talking about them years - even decades - later. If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected]. For more information on Jina’s Program search go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.comFor more information on Rick’s Program, go to Next Step Lifestyle Coaching, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/

In this episode we discuss the member experiences that have stuck with us most through the years. These are the stories that highlight the biggest pitfalls and greatest successes related to weight management. If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected]. For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

In this episode, we ask a provocative question: can we actually trust the magnificent machine between our two ears? As extraordinary as the brain is, it can also distort our perceptions and mislead our decisions — including when it comes to weight management. Tune in as we explore a few practical steps to help outsmart our sometimes deceptive brains.If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected] more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

In this episode, we discuss the many factors that drive us to want to eat, with many of them occurring below our conscious level of awareness in moment. These “nudges” prove the case for why we all need to develop extensive skills with foods that we can say “Yes” to - early and often. If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected]. For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

Join us as we talk about the frequently asked question: Should I Take a Break? After toiling away on weight loss and lifestyle changes, virtually everyone asks this question at some point. Here we discuss the hard (and often not-well-thought-out) consequences of that decision. you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected]. For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

Here we discuss our Members’ experience with the weight loss meds, individual differences in how people respond, and the unique set of challenges when people discontinue the meds. We also chat about Jina’s biggest takeaways from Rick’s interview with Dr. Ned Weiss about the Weight Loss Meds. Here is the link to that interview: https://youtu.be/tn758jZmv5w?si=0JqNSCp2Bd8aY7yoIf you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected]. For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/

It’s the State Your Case Game: two options but you can only choose one! And, you have to state your case as to why that choice. It’s a great way to discuss different areas of health and consider different perspectives. If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected]. For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

In this episode, we sneak a lot of critical thinking into the conversation as we rail about irritating headlines from the weight and health field. Irritating, yes, but we have a lot of fun too!If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected]. For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

Here we talk about what may be the best kept secret and weight loss: the To-do Approach!  Many diets burn out quickly and a big reason why is that our willpower fails us. Listen in for how adopting the ”To-do Philosophy“ takes the focus off self-control, reduces food stress, and ultimately, gives your willpower a chance for those times when you do need to use it.If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected]. For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

In this episode, we discuss the biggest reason why weight loss and weight management are so difficult today: the unbelievably high calories of common, everyday foods. It’s all about calories, yet it’s never been harder to be aware of them! Listen in to increase your awareness of the hidden calories that can so easily undermine your best intentions with your weight. To watch the Hospital Muffin Video, click here: https://youtu.be/O2qzsivdU4EFor our favorite low-cal salad dressings from Members, go here: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/resourcesIf you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected] more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

We all face this from time to time: “I need to get back on track!”. Here we discuss the reality of this in today’s food culture, how hard it can be in those moments and different strategies that can help you to “right the ship”. If you have comments or questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]. For more info on Jina’s program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more info on Rick’s program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/

In this episode we dive into The Comfort Crisis: modern society's obsession with convenience, immediate gratification and comfort - all of which is leading us to a rise in physical and mental health issues. This conversation provides an important context for why it's necessary to periodically lean into challenges and discomfort as part of practicing a healthy lifestyle today. If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodesplease reach out to us at [email protected] more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weightmanagement go to the Next Step YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

We cover a lot of ground here, including: Is it “selfish” to advocate for your own weight and health? And when you do, does it “wreck the party” for others - and if so, does it matter? Listen in for why this is such an overlooked skill and why you HAVE to advocate for yourself in today’s food and exercise culture. If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodesplease reach out to us at [email protected] more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weightmanagement go to the Next Step YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

In this episode we discuss something EVERYONE experiences from time to time: Emotional Eating! We chat about what it is, why we do it, and most importantly, what can we do to reduce the number of times when the calories just get away from us. If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodesplease reach out to us at [email protected] more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weightmanagement go to the Next Step YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

In this episode we discuss the Weight Loss Medications. This is a quickly unfolding story with lots of moving parts and lots of opinions! And behind it all, we discuss the importance of practicing positive health habits - whether you decide to use the meds - or not!If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected]. For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weightmanagement go to the Next Step YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

In this episode we tackle the common cognitive distortion of Black & White Thinking: a pattern of thinking that so often undermines our best intentions for staying on track with our weight management.If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected]. If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodesplease reach out to us at [email protected] more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weightmanagement go to the Next Step YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

The title says it all! It really is just too easy to rationalize giving in to food temptations! This episode builds on our initial convo on Little Debbie Disasters. If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodesplease reach out to us at [email protected] more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/

In our first episode we take on the primary reason it’s so damn hard to lose weight and make positive lifestyle changes: our insane food culture! This discussion begins to scratch the tip of the iceberg as Rick and Jina share personal examples of how food temptations seem to have a way of just ”finding you”! If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodesplease reach out to us at [email protected] more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/