123. Why Your Diet Isn't Working
Ali Novitsky, MD Ali Novitsky, MD

123. Why Your Diet Isn't Working

Your diet or nutrition plan isn’t getting you the results that you want it to. This is a common complaint among women trying to lose weight or gain muscle. There are usually five reasons why it might not be working – let’s look at them.

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122. Emotional Eating Part 2
Ali Novitsky, MD Ali Novitsky, MD

122. Emotional Eating Part 2

Emotional eating doesn’t have to be something negative – it’s really about the way that you process the emotions that lead to your emotional eating. I think we need to reconsider what emotional eating means to us. Let’s unpack the emotions behind emotional eating and strategize ways to survive any scenario where you might be more inclined to eat emotionally.

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121. Emotional Eating Part 1
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121. Emotional Eating Part 1

At some point in your life, you have eaten emotionally. I think there’s a lot of stigma about emotional eating, but not all emotional eating is negative. Eating birthday cake, celebratory meals, and other happy occasion foods are usually positive! So let’s talk about what constitutes negative emotional eating and the behaviors that might lead you there.

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120. Personal Stories of Transformation Part 3
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120. Personal Stories of Transformation Part 3

You are worth investing in yourself. That’s what my guest’s final transformation stories come down to. Invest in yourself. Find a group of supportive people who will lift you up and keep you going through the good and bad times. And while you’re at it - make sure to schedule some time for yourself!

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119. Personal Stories of Transformation Part 2
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119. Personal Stories of Transformation Part 2

Making transformations in a group setting is more fun and it helps you feel better, faster! This is part two of personal transformation stories from the women physicians in my group programs and they’re sharing the benefits of group coaching, how to practically set and stick to your goals, and why you really do have to trust the process.

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118. Personal Stories of Transformation
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118. Personal Stories of Transformation

When women come together, transformation happens. That’s what I love about my group programs: they’re full of women physicians who support, uplift, and encourage each other through all of the ups and downs that come with any kind of transformation journey. This is part one of a three-part series where I speak to some of the incredible women in my group programs.

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117. Redefining You
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117. Redefining You

You can redefine yourself at any time. It’s a process of rediscovery and self-awareness that lets you truly step into yourself and be yourself authentically. I’m breaking down the necessary steps along this journey, starting with actually identifying what your priorities are.

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116. My Brother, The Hero
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116. My Brother, The Hero

This is a tribute to my brother, Dr. Christopher, who is getting married! I wanted to talk about heroes in medicine and what makes someone a hero. My husband, Mark, joins me to spill all the good stuff about Chris, we talk about the qualities of a hero, and how you might actually be your own hero!

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115. Pull Back to Move Forward
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115. Pull Back to Move Forward

How can you make changes in your life and focus on new areas when you have all these other things going on? I know how overwhelming this is, but it doesn’t have to be. The trick is finding places you can pull back in so that you can move forward in other aspects of your life. Let’s talk about evaluating your life, setting goals, and sticking to your new boundaries.

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114. Emotional Eating; It's Not Your Fault
Ali Novitsky, MD Ali Novitsky, MD

114. Emotional Eating; It's Not Your Fault

If you’re an emotional eater, I want you to know that it’s probably not your fault. There are so many different factors that can determine why you might be more inclined to emotional eating - one of the big ones is your genes! Let’s talk about how your genes impact your eating habits, the power of your mindset, and how to develop a strategy that works for you.

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113: Find Your Forever Food Strategy
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113: Find Your Forever Food Strategy

Creating a following a long-term, sustainable eating plan, especially when it includes losing weight, doesn’t have to be an impossible journey. It’s all about working with three key strategies, finding the best long-term strategy for your body and goals, and knowing when you might want to be flexible or choose a different plan for different periods of your life.

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112. Dr. Erica Howe's Journey to Optimal Health
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112. Dr. Erica Howe's Journey to Optimal Health

Your health is literally your wealth and Dr. Erica Howe joins me again to talk about how her life changed after her cancer diagnosis. We talk about the power that comes from a community of supportive women, the importance of baseline fitness, and why we’re ditching diet culture for good.

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111.  Dr. Erica Howe's Walk Down The Hall of Strategy
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111. Dr. Erica Howe's Walk Down The Hall of Strategy

If you’re feeling burned out and overwhelmed, you are not alone. Women physicians across the country have so much pressure, both in the clinical setting and at home, and it is so important that we start talking about it. Dr. Erica Howe, Physician and Founder of the Women Physicians Wellness Conference, joins me to talk about how she dropped her facade, started talking about how she’s really feeling, and created something incredible for women physicians.

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110. How Our Genes Impact our Jeans
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110. How Our Genes Impact our Jeans

Your genes show you so many interesting things about yourself and your health, but they don’t have to define you. I’m sharing with you how some of my specific gene markers show me where I am predisposed to certain responses and how knowing this can help me create a better health and wellness strategy.

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109. Get Snobby with Your Extras
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109. Get Snobby with Your Extras

Get snobby with your extras. Indulge in that dessert, drink that cocktail, and indulge in that bread… but only if it’s really, really good and worth it. Nothing is off the table as long as you believe it’s worth it. I want you to get snobby with your extras to improve your relationship with food.

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108. Dr. Weili Gray on Embracing Her Ectomorph Body Type
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108. Dr. Weili Gray on Embracing Her Ectomorph Body Type

Having a growth mindset, prioritizing strength training, knowing your body type, and practicing regular self-care are the keys to taking control of your life. I’m joined by Dr. Weili Gray, a sleep and lifestyle physician who recently took one of my programs, to talk about the benefits she’s seen in her life since adopting my recommended practices.

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107. Optimal Health Challenge Pearls
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107. Optimal Health Challenge Pearls

Your health is non-negotiable. So often, we’re putting ourselves and our health priorities last… or at least not at the top of your daily to-do list. But what if I told you that by prioritizing your health and your health goals, you’ll be better able to handle everything else that life throws your way?

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106. Honoring Your Authentic Body
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106. Honoring Your Authentic Body

Showing up for your authentic body is one of the most amazing things you can do for yourself. It’s not about restricting your food or exercising every day or even about that goal body weight. It’s about finding what works for you and your body type and choosing to honor that every day. From the exercise that feels good to food that nourishes you and the sleep that supports you to the clothes that feel authentic - let’s unpack how to show up for your authentic body.

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105. Go All-In On You
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105. Go All-In On You

It’s time to go all-in on you! We can all be slow to embrace ourselves, what we want out of life, and how to go about getting it. Finding that all-important first step can sometimes feel impossible, but trust me. It’s worth it to go all-in on yourself; you’ll feel benefits in all aspects of your life.

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104. Capability + Commitment = Transformation
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104. Capability + Commitment = Transformation

Transformation is possible for everyone, no matter what kind of transformation you’re looking for. All it takes is following the three C’s: capability, commitment, and consistency. By creating goals and boundaries that you’re capable of achieving, you’re more likely to commit to the change you want to make, and, above all, be capable of actually following through on that transformation.

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