Calorie counting is typically seen as a the way to start seeing weight loss. However, simply saying eat less and move more clearly hasn't worked for everyone. Why is this? Is there a missing piece to how we look at calories? What happens when we count calories in the long term? Listen to this week's podcast to hear some of my thoughts on the topic. Medic Mums Weight Loss Academy waitlist: https://www.doctoraishah.com/wait Other episodes to listen to: #2 What impacts your calorie intake? #5 Are you hungry? The hunger scale Books to read: The Obesity Code by Dr Jason Fung Join the facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlossformedicalmums
Jul 20, 2022
19 min
Self-loathing never gets us anywhere - you know this because that negative conversation you've had with yourself has not led to the weight loss you were hoping for. As medics and as mothers, we show compassion on a daily basis to those around us. It's safe to say, we have a lot of experience in this skill - yet we fail to apply that very same compassion to ourselves. Lack of compassion only drags us down the rabbit hole of never understanding why we feel rubbish, why our body size keeps growing and why we can't seem to shift the weight. In this episode, we talk about what compassion and kindness are, why it's important and the steps you can take to start developing a more compassionate attitude towards yourself. Medic Mums Weight Loss Academy waitlist: https://www.doctoraishah.com/wait Books to read: Resilient by Rick Hanson Join the facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlossformedicalmums
Jul 14, 2022
18 min
Today's episode stems from my own journey to overcome my perfectionist tendencies. Trying to seek our "perfect", in my opinion, holds you back from the perfectly imperfect present that you have. In this episode, I talk about what perfectionism is, how it can hold you back from taking action and the impact this can have on your weight loss journey. Episodes mentioned: #7 Combat emotional eating from the root Quotes mentioned: If we can't make peace with ourselves as we are, we will never be able to make peace with ourselves. This requires the courage to be imperfect. - From a speech by Rudolf Dreikurs, M.D. University of Oregon, July 25, 1957 Papers mentioned: Greenspon, Thomas S. "'Healthy perfectionism' is an oxymoron! Reflections on the psychology of perfectionism and the Sociology of Science." Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, vol. 11, no. 4, summer 2000, pp. 197+. Gale Academic OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A154401005/AONE?u=googlescholar&sid=googleScholar&xid=c0bb8d7f. Accessed 21 June 2022. Join the facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlossformedicalmums
Jul 7, 2022
23 min
Emotional eating is a big problem many medic mums face. Our lives are full of emotions driven by the different hats we wear in life. Unfortunately, knowing how to deal with these emotions is lacking which is why so many emotionally eat. We respond to feelings by eating, instead of feeling. In this episode, we discuss what emotional eating is, how to recognise your feelings and why this process is important if you want to combat your emotional eating behaviours. Episodes mentioned: #5 Are you hungry? The hunger scale #6 Changing your thoughts - the gateway to real results Join the facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlossformedicalmums
Jun 30, 2022
20 min
Change your thoughts if you want to lose weight. A bold statement. It doesn't involve a particular diet or exercise plan but it asks you to do something that is groundbreaking. Hard? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely. In this episode, we discuss the relationship before events that occur, our thought responses and how this ultimately puts us in a place where we end up far from the results we are seeking. As a doctor mum on a weight loss journey, learning to work through the responses you have to stressful events is a key skill to develop. Join the facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlossformedicalmums
Jun 23, 2022
18 min
Are you hungry? If your belly is currently rumbling, you might say yes. Otherwise maybe you need to think about it or perhaps you say no straight away. One of the reasons why we overeat is because we lack an intuitive and mindful approach to our hunger. We are never taught what hunger actually is nor how to tune in to recognise if we feel hungry. This episode goes through some basic hunger questions to ask yourself as well as briefly explains the hunger scale. Join the facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlossformedicalmums
Jun 16, 2022
13 min
Understanding values is something I have done a lot of work on. After getting super focused on what my personal values are, it has enabled me to make decisions on a micro and macro level that are life changing. I teach value based goals and understanding values to all of my clients. I wanted to share this episode with you to help enlighten you to give yourself the time and space to work on your values. In this episode, we talk about What are values and how can they impact us on a daily basis Why are values important for weight loss How to set value based goals Are SMART goals the only way to set goals? Join the facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlossformedicalmums
Jun 9, 2022
23 min
The secret sauce to losing weight is not a particular diet or exercise plan (shock horror I know!!). The real secret to helping you achieve your weight loss goals as a busy doctor (or any other goal for that matter) is to be concious of the words you are using. In this episode, I outline why I believe words play a big role in helping us put actions in place and some steps you can take to making that happen for yourself. Join the facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlossformedicalmums Read the shownotes: www.doctoraishah.com/episode3
May 26, 2022
13 min
How do you create a calorie deficit? Do you need to count calories to lose weight? Why is it so hard to control your calorie intake? If you've found yourself asking any of these questions or even just wondering how to lose weight (!) - I want you to stop and listen to this episode. The weight loss industry loves to talk about controlling your calorie intake. We're missing a step in the process whereby we seem to forget many factors impact your calorie intake, outside of simple willpower. In this episode, I outline some of the important factors that could be impacting your calorie intake. We talk about what they are and the role they play. Join the facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlossformedicalmums Read the shownotes: www.doctoraishah.com/episode2 Resources mentioned: Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/c/doctoraishah
May 20, 2022
19 min
Have you ever asked this question: Why am I struggling to lose weight? Know you are not alone! Pretty much every client I have ever worked with has had these very thoughts. Chances are you've tried so many different diets, sometimes with success, but nothing seems to last for the long term. In this episode, I am sharing the reasons why I think so many struggle with their weight loss journey. Join the facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlossformedicalmums Read the shownotes: www.doctoraishah.com/episode1 Resources mentioned: Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/c/doctoraishah
May 12, 2022
17 min
Load more