Learning to take responsibility for your feelings creates peace of mind and freedom around food. But the process of getting there can be tough if you’re not used to recognizing your emotions. On today’s podcast Molly teaches exactly how to become emotionally responsible and the benefits that come with owning your feelings. You’ll learn why this skill directly impacts permanent weight loss and how to develop it for yourself. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s Membership visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course

Do you find yourself eating out of boredom, to procrastinate or simply to feel better after a stressful day? Dieting alone won’t solve the habit of turning to food for relief. On today’s podcast Molly outlines the basics of how to make sense of your feelings, so you can permanently end the habit of mindless eating. She describes why managing emotions is a vital part of maintaining weight loss and lessening the urge to overeat. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s Membership visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course

When you’re trying to lose weight, one of the hardest things to deal with is cravings. Experiencing an urge to eat might even create some anxiety, if you feel powerless to manage it. On today’s podcast Molly explains how to feel more in control when you’re dealing with intense desire to eat. You’ll learn how to handle anxiety around cravings, and ways to regain control over what you put into your mouth. To learn more about the Weight Loss for Food Lover’s Membership visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course

Learning how to practice constraint around the holidays can be challenging when you constantly think that more is better. Yet eating, drinking, spending, and scheduling more usually leads to a less satisfying experience. On today’s show, learn how constraining your thoughts can create a more abundant relationship with your body, time and money.

You can create inevitable success in situations when you’re tempted to overeat when you have the right kind of plan in place. To shift from mindlessness around food to intentional choices requires practice and asking yourself important questions ahead of time. In this episode Molly lays out how to level up your planning in very specific ways.

When you’re entrenched in the habit of overeating it’s easy to feel powerless around food. But it’s possible to create ease and joy as you lose weight if you first learn what’s holding you back. On today’s episode Molly describes the 3 foundational pieces to feel free and empowered with food.

Many people believe that weight loss requires having enough willpower to resist food. That you just need to be disciplined and strict on a diet, and you can get to your goal weight. On today’s podcast Molly describes how relying on willpower sets you up to fail long term at reaching your ideal size. She explains the 3 things that make losing weight harder, and how to change them.

Food lovers often fear they’re missing out if they can’t eat all the delicious things available. But what if there is actually more joy in missing out? Today’s podcast explores the pleasure in eating and drinking less. Molly describes the joy she discovered when she changed her relationship with food. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book

Many of us give up on weight loss over the holidays. But what if it's actually easier to have the holiday experience you want without overeating? On today’s show Molly gives her key tips for enjoying your body and food even more while you celebrate. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book

Being at a slim size without giving up delicious food is not something reserved for naturally thin people. Anyone can learn the principles of how to maximize pleasure from food while still feeling good in their body. Today Molly outlines the parameters for how to achieve this. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book

How many times have you fallen into the trap of a diet mentality? Old school rules for how to lose weight only set you up to fail long term. Today on the podcast Molly calls out the basic rules of dieting and explains why they don’t work. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book

When your love language is food you often tune out the language of your body. Building a new relationship with food, when you’re interested in eating less, often involves mourning the loss of the food that’s off the table. On today’s episode Molly explains how to make sense of this mourning phase and how it’s a beautiful opportunity. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book

When your emotional appetite suprpasses your physical hunger, it’s easy to eat more than your body needs for your ideal size. On today’s podcast Molly explains how to understand your emotional appetite and what leads it to grow and shrink. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book

Some diets claim that we need to treat food just as fuel. But when you deny the pleasure in eating for the sake of weight loss, you miss out on an important component of sustainable results. Today on the podcast Molly explains the 3 ways we are meant to be emotionally satisfied with eating. You’ll learn how your ideal relationship with food can be even more fulfilling if you address these key areas at every meal. To learn more about Molly’s monthly membership program, and try it for free, go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course

The 3 Cs of weight loss are what separate a sustainable weight loss plan, from a quick-fix diet. Molly explains each of these Cs, and why they are essential to becoming a thinner version of yourself as a food lover. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book

Recently Molly hosted a live Q&A session and answered all your questions about weight loss. Listen to this replay where she explains how to handle a partner who eats a lot, how to balance exercise and increased hunger, and ways to create pleasure beyond food. To schedule a free discovery call with her go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/bookings-checkout/discovery-call/book

Did you know you already have what it takes to be naturally slim as a food lover? It may seem hard to believe if you’ve believed you’ll always be overweight, and will never have enough discipline. But today Molly shares with you the secret. To enroll in the September course go to: www.mollyzemek.com/course

Are you struggling with how to recommit to losing weight? Maybe you’re stuck in the pattern of eating too much but don’t know how to get motivated. In this episode Molly teaches two ways to get back on track. To sign up for her free training go to: www.mollyzemek.com/3day

There are facts around what it takes to lose weight and keep it off. Then there is the story we tell about our ability to do what it takes. On today’s podcast Molly explains the difference between data versus drama with weight loss. She sheds light on why it’s easy to get stuck when you focus on the wrong one.

Want to know what my decision to buy an InstantPot has to do with weight loss? Tune in today to hear the full story. Also, join me for my FREE 3-day live training on the basics of weight for food lovers. Sign up at: www.mollyzemek.com/3day

Do you tell yourself you can get away with bites, tastes and swipes of food off plan? This creates a habit of cheating on yourself. Eating behind your own back, while seemingly inconsequential in the moment, has significant repercussions on long-term success with weight loss.

Many food lovers struggle with how to handle a “screw it” attitude around food. But this mentality, believing it doesn’t matter if you overeat, is a common pattern of thinking that can be changed. Today Molly teaches how to identify this “thought error” and how to stop giving into it.

It’s easy to believe that you can never have too much of a good thing. Many people think “more is better” when it comes to delicious food, too. But is it? Molly explains how this common thought error actually leads to less pleasure instead of more with food.

Feeling anxious and overeating can go hand and hand for some people. Understanding why this happens and knowing how to change the habit are the topics of today’s podcast. Molly explains how turning to food to lessen anxiousness usually just makes it worse.

Have you ever turned to dieting as a way to solve weekend overeating? How about cutting out sweets and alcohol for a week after an indulgent vacation? Many of us perpetuate this notion that dieting is the solution to overeating, never considering whether the opposite may actually be true. On today’s podcast you’ll learn the true causes of overeating, and why limiting extra eating is the only way to truly sustain your ideal weight. To learn more about Molly’s monthly membership program, go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/course

Are you someone who finds it hard to turn down free food? On today’s show Molly unravels why this particular desire seems so strong, and what the true value is by consuming it. She offers 5 powerful questions to ask yourself when you don’t want to miss out on gratuitous edibles.

On today’s show Molly takes listeners through a day in the life of her eating plan. She compares her relationship to food now to what it used to be, and explains why her current way of eating is by far her favorite. Tune in to hear her weekly splurges and conscious choices with food. 

Whether or not to drink is a complicated decision for many people. When it comes to feeling empowered around how much you consume, it’s important to examine the relationship you have now through the lens of your thoughts and feelings. On today’s show Molly explains how to let go of the battle and step into freedom around alcohol.

When you believe reaching your goal weight is the ultimate measure of success, it’s easy to rush through weight loss. But there are negative consequences to speeding up the process. On today’s show Molly explains how slowing down is more productive for sustainable results.

Feeling bored while losing weight is not an uncommon experience, or one to avoid. On today’s show Molly lists 4 reasons why boredom occurs when we change our relationship with food and our bodies trim down. She describes how to reframe boredom and turn it into a useful opportunity for growth.

How to navigate weight loss and family nutrition is a topic many people struggle with. Understanding what’s helpful in guiding kids in their relationship with food is the topic of today’s conversation with Dr. Wendy Schofer. She teaches how to let go of the battle over food with your kids, and bring the fun back to families.

Burnout among high-achieving men can lead to overeating and drinking as a way to cope. On today’s episode Molly has a conversation with Master coach Dex Randall to hear his story of overcoming burnout and how he helps other men recognize the signs and the steps to recovery.

On today’s show Molly interviews Charlotte, a client who completed the 12-week online course. Charlotte shares what the process of weight loss was like, how she navigated fear around revealing her thinner body, and what is challenging about being a school teacher and staying committed to conscious eating.

Stress is a part of everyday life, but many of us don’t realize there are ways to manage it without turning to food or alcohol. On today’s show you will learn how to understand the difference between internal and external stress, and simple ways to minimize its effect on your weight loss.

There is a primal need to be part of the group and avoid rejection, and sometimes this motivates us to overindulge in eating or drinking. Learn why it feels so compelling to engage in the collective experience, and how to feel empowered to create the experience you want with food or alcohol.

Today Molly is joined by Sara Payne, a Master-Certified life coach who helps people build rock-solid relationships. She is an expert at helping people understand resentment and use it to address deeper needs. In today’s conversation Molly and Sara discuss tension that arises in relationships when one person decides to change their eating or drinking habits.

Learn: How to accept differences in relationships so you can grow together, rather than apart. What feeling resentful is all about, and how to identify what you really want. Ways to connect with those you love, beyond eating and drinking together.

About Sara: In her private coaching practice Sara works with women to strengthen their marriages. She is also the author of the book “I Did All That For This?” To learn more about Sara’s work, visit: https://sarapayne.com/ or check her out on Instagram @sarapaynecoaching

Many of us have the habit of mindlessly eating bites, nibbles or tastes of things without being aware of the decision to do so in the moment. These thoughts, like a flash in the pan, happen instantly and unconsciously and can lead to regular overeating. On today’s show, learn how to recognize and reverse this thinking for good.

Molly tells a story about an experience when she tried to lose 4 pounds and unknowingly shifted into deprivation thinking. She explains the rebound effect of feeling restricted and how she navigated the situation to stay on track and in control around food.

Feeling deprived instead of satisfied can happen even when you are still eating the exact same food. Yet one feels terrible while the other is nourishing. Learn how to shift out of feelings of deprivation and restriction so you can relax and enjoy the experience of weight loss.

Many of us learn that the way to lose weight is through restriction and deprivation. This approach always backfires and on today’s show I explain why this happens. Learn how to identify deprivation thinking in your own weight loss journey and the effect of it on your success.

It’s easy to be confused about the weight loss process, and feel like there is a lot of guesswork involved. There are three areas where many people tend to get stuck, and today I will help you understand how and why you are guessing instead of deciding what to do.

Losing weight is not always an easy process, but there are certain ways we can make it harder. On today’s show I highlight 5 ways people inadvertently complicate fat loss, and I give tips for how to make it easier. From physical to mental changes, these 5 suggestions are easy to implement starting today.

Ever turn to food to escape the reality of your everyday life? This is a common relationship some of us have with overeating. On today’s show I explain how to understand this habit and why it happens. I also help you see the benefit to changing the pattern and why it might be helpful.

There are three main thresholds most people experience during a weight loss journey, and none of them feel easy to overcome. Today I explain why thresholds seem insurmountable and how to navigate around them so you can reach your goal weight.

Ever feel comforted by having your pantry fully stocked with your favorite food? One of the reasons some people overeat is because they connect food with a sense of comfort and security. In today's episode I look at the role food plays in creating safety and how it affects weight loss.

Changing habits of mindless eating and drinking is easier once you understand the way the brain works. On today’s episode Molly explains the way habits form in your mind, and how to break the cycle. By learning the role of your thoughts and feelings in urges to eat and drink, you will understand how to be more in control around food and alcohol. Discover how mindless habits are reinforced and how to get rid of them permanently. To find out more about Molly’s signature coaching program, go to: https://www.mollyzemek.com/

It’s common to feel resistant to many aspects of losing weight. On today’s podcast I shine a spotlight on why resistance happens and how to recognize it on your own journey. I give tips on how to move through it so you can stay committed to your goal.

This week I’m talking with self-love expert LeAnn Austin on alternatives to “all or nothing” thinking. We talk about how learning moderation with food begins with how you think about yourself and acceptance of where you are. LeAnn describes what it means to “play in the grey” with your thoughts.

Cultivating self-love is not an overnight process, but once you develop it there is no better fuel for sustainable weight loss. But it’s hard for a lot of people to feel amazing about their bodies after a lifetime of overeating. On today’s show Molly teaches the gradual approach to take with yourself in order to build love and compassion.