The Burn Fat With Your Brain podcast is your go-to resource for weight loss mindset and all-around life advice. Through this podcast, you will hear Maggie and Ryan discuss the ups and downs of losing weight, how to manage the things your brain tells you that aren't aligned with your goals, and downright honestly regarding the most difficult aspects of losing weight. Maggie's coaching program Vibe Club teaches women how to lose and sustain their goal weight for the rest of their lives. Learn ...
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Learn how millions of people are reversing their chronic health conditions and protecting themselves from viral infections by improving their metabolic function. Learn about the science behind the ketogenic diet, understand the health benefits, and hear inspiring stories from the people whose lives have been transformed by changing their diet.
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In this episode, Maggie and Ryan explore the common habit of using food as a reward and why it backfires. They discuss how the mindset of "I've been good, so I deserve a treat" actually translates to "I've done well not overeating, so I deserve to overeat." Through personal examples, they explain why discomfort is a necessary part of changing eatin…
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250 - Perfectionism: The Silent Weight Loss Killer
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In this episode, we dive into how perfectionism can secretly sabotage your weight loss journey. Discover the five ways this mindset holds you back, including the knowledge-action gap, analysis paralysis, and the all-or-nothing approach. Learn why setting impossibly high standards sets you up for failure and emotional turmoil. Most importantly, find…
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Are weight loss drugs like Ozempic cheating? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss the pros and cons of GLP-1 medications for weight loss. They explore common concerns, including muscle loss, long-term effects, and what happens when you stop taking these drugs. They also talk about the importance of addressing emotional eating and developing sus…
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248 - How To Stay Motivated With Slow Weight Loss
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Feeling frustrated with slow weight loss? This episode explains why gradual progress is actually better for long-term success. Learn how to stay motivated when the scale isn't moving as fast as you'd like. Discover the hidden benefits of slow weight loss, including stronger habits and better emotional control. Find out how to track non-scale victor…
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247 - 5 Weight Loss Mistakes You Need To Avoid
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Are you putting in the effort but not seeing results in your weight loss journey? You might be wasting valuable energy on ineffective strategies. In this episode, we dive into five common ways people misallocate their energy when trying to lose weight, plus a bonus tip you won't want to miss!
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246 - How To Prevent Nighttime Overeating
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In this episode, we dive into one of the most common struggles for people trying to lose weight: nighttime overeating. Discover why addressing your evening eating habits is crucial for your overall health and weight loss goals. Learn about the common patterns that lead to nighttime overeating and how to identify your personal triggers. Explore effe…
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In this episode, Maggie discusses why the urge to start a diet when feeling out of control with eating is often counterproductive. She explains why diets can lead to more problems and offers insights on a more sustainable approach to weight loss. Download Ditch Your Diet Apple App Store Google Play Store (Android)…
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244 - [Vibe Club Sneak Peek] The 1 Mindset Shift You Need Right Now
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In this episode, Maggie and Monica dive into the often-overlooked aspect of successful weight loss: personal responsibility and commitment. They challenge listeners to reassess their approach to weight loss programs and offer insights on how to truly commit to lasting change. Key points discussed: The importance of taking responsibility for your we…
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243 - How To Have Better Conversations With Yourself
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Are you struggling to lose weight despite trying different diets and exercise plans? The problem might not be what you're doing, but what you're thinking. In this episode, Maggie reveals how your inner dialogue shapes your weight loss journey. Learn how to identify negative self-talk patterns, reframe your thoughts, and cultivate self-compassion. D…
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242 - Should You Give Up Alcohol To Lose Weight?
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In this episode, Ryan and Maggie discuss the challenging relationship between alcohol consumption and weight loss. They explore how drinking can impact weight loss efforts, both directly through calorie intake and indirectly by affecting decision-making around food choices. The hosts share personal experiences and insights, discussing the difficult…
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In this episode, we talk about how Instagram and other platforms show a fake version of fitness and dieting. Learn why comparing yourself to influencers can hurt your progress. We share tips on how to use social media without letting it get in your head. Find out how to spot real advice and ignore the noise that's holding you back. Download Ditch Y…
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240 - Decision Fatigue and Overcoming Diet PTSD
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In this episode, we dive into how decision fatigue impacts your weight loss journey. Learn why planning your meals in advance is crucial for success and how it differs from traditional meal prepping. We discuss the dangers of using diet apps like MyFitnessPal and reveal why protein shakes might be holding you back. Discover practical strategies to …
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239 - Resolving Conflict In Close Relationships
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Are you struggling with disagreements in your relationship? This episode dives into how to handle conflicts with your partner without trying to change them. Learn why your thoughts about your partner matter more than their actions, and discover practical ways to improve communication. We share personal experiences and strategies that have helped us…
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238 - Why I Don't Tell People What To Eat
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In this episode, Maggie explains why she doesn't provide meal plans or tell people exactly what to eat for weight loss. She discusses the drawbacks of following strict diet rules and why it's more important to focus on reducing overeating. Maggie introduces her new app, Ditch Your Diet, which helps users plan and track their meals without restricti…
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237 - Embracing Your True Self in a Judgmental World [Part 2]
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Continuting the conversation from last week, we continue to dicuss how to live more authentically and not let other people's opinions about you get to you. We also answer a lot of questions around this subject that were submitted via Instagram.
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236 - Embracing Your True Self in a Judgmental World [Part 1]
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Maggie and Ryan discuss the importance of living authentically, even when others disapprove. They explore how past experiences and family expectations can make it hard to be your true self. They share personal stories about overcoming the need to please others and explain why it's okay if some people don't like you. This episode will help you under…
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235 - Controlling Thoughts That Control You
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Ryan and Maggie discuss how negative thoughts can snowball and impact mood, decisions, and behavior. They share personal experiences with recognizing low moods and stopping unhelpful thought patterns. The hosts explore techniques for catching negative thoughts early and choosing not to engage with them. They also touch on how mood affects reactions…
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In this episode, Maggie discusses how constantly thinking about food and wishing those thoughts would stop actually makes the problem worse. She explains that the more attention and emphasis we put on these food-related thoughts, the more we amplify them. Instead of fighting or trying to change these thoughts, Maggie suggests allowing them to pass …
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Are you struggling with negative feelings about your body? Do you find yourself constantly frustrated, disappointed, or even disgusted by your appearance? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the spectrum of body discontent and explore practical strategies for coping with these difficult emotions. We discuss the mental and emotional…
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Are you tired of setting weight loss goals, only to find yourself back at square one? In this episode, we dive into the reasons why focusing solely on losing weight may be holding you back from lasting success. Discover the critical habits and mindset shifts that matter more than the number on the scale. Learn how to fuel your body and create susta…
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231 - Why Your Brain Justifies Overeating (And How to Stop)
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In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss the common excuses and questions people ask themselves when justifying overeating, such as "Who cares?" and "Does it even matter?" They explore how these thoughts, often disguised as rhetorical questions, can lead to a cycle of overeating and disappointment. Maggie emphasizes the importance of being honest w…
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230 - What To Change When The Scale Isn't Going Down
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In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss what to do when the number on the scale isn't moving. They explain that the real reason most people aren't losing weight is because they are overeating, often in small ways they may not even realize. Instead of drastically cutting calories or eliminating food groups, they recommend focusing on reducing the e…
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229 - Tips For Listening To Your Higher Brain Over Your Habit Brain
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of slowing down and tuning into your body's signals when trying to lose weight. Your habit brain may be telling you to react quickly and eat, but your higher brain knows what you truly want. To listen to your higher brain, create pauses between urges and actions, and consider tools like timers, reminders, …
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228 - External Motivators And Mental Guardrails: Staying Motivated For The Last 10 Pounds
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In this episode, Maggie discusses the concept of creating mental guardrails to help with weight loss, particularly when trying to lose the last 5-10 pounds. She emphasizes the importance of finding strong internal motivation and reasons for wanting to lose weight, as external motivators like upcoming events are often not sustainable. Maggie also ex…
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Vibe Club Sneek Peek— Following My Plan More and Feeling Like I Deserve To Overindulge On The Weekends
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This is a Vibe Club coaching call to give you guys an idea what coaching calls are like inside Vibe Club. Enrollment is open until Wednesday 5/1! Join Vibe Club
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In this episode, Maggie and Ryan dive deep into the common struggle of dealing with late night cravings and urges to snack after dinner. They explore the unique challenges that arise when you're tired and worn out at the end of the day, making it harder to resist those cravings. Maggie shares her insights on why these urges feel so strong and compe…
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226 - Why Your Plan Only Works on Paper (and What to Do About It)
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In this episode, we discuss the common mistake people make when creating their daily meal plan: planning for a perfect day without considering inevitable obstacles. Many people set themselves up for failure by making a plan that only works if everything goes smoothly, which rarely happens in the real world. We explore why this approach leads to fru…
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225 - 5 Things Slowing Down Your Weight Loss
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In this week’s episode, we dive into the surprising factors that might be putting the brakes on your weight loss journey. From the unexpected impact of not wanting to hurt our own feelings to the often overlooked importance of managing sleep and stress, we uncover why some of your best-intended efforts aren’t paying off. Join us as we explore pract…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the battle of tough love versus gentle truth in the journey of weight loss. Discover the power of being honest with yourself, without the harshness that often comes with self-critique. Ryan and Maggie share insights on how a balance of directness and compassion can lead to lasting change. Tune in to explore which …
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[Replay] How To Stay Motivated For Weight Loss
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Struggling to stay motivated in your weight loss journey? This episode dives deep into why motivation isn't the key to success and what actually works. Discover practical tips for building habits and consistency that outlast fleeting feelings of motivation. Learn how to shift your mindset and create a sustainable path to your goals without relying …
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[Replay] Weight Loss Begins With Self-Acceptance
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Hey everyone! This epsiode was probably one of the top 3 episodes that I got positive feedback from, so I am reposting it! If you have already heard it, I think its even worth a re-listen! In this episode, we discuss the idea that true weight loss begins with self-acceptance. Many people believe that the key to weight loss is simply eating less and…
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Learn how to handle emotional eating effectively. This episode dives into understanding the real reasons behind our urges to eat when we're not actually hungry. Discover practical strategies for managing emotions without relying on food for comfort. It's about exploring curiosity towards our habits and finding healthier ways to cope with feelings. …
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In this episode, we dive into a common experience many face on their weight loss journey: the shift from feeling easy to suddenly hitting a wall. Maggie and Ryan explore why what once felt like a smooth process can start to feel challenging and what's really behind that change. They discuss practical strategies and mindset shifts that can help you …
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221 - Mind vs. Body And Suspending Disbelief
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In this episode, we dive into how our minds can affect our physical health, sharing personal stories about dealing with chronic pain and sleepless nights. We talk about the unexpected places we find inspiration and how stepping out of our professional bubbles can spark new ideas. You'll hear about the challenges of facing anxiety and how believing—…
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220 - Having Control In Environments I Have No Control Over
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We got an email from a listener that we are responding to today. Cole asked "My parents live out of town and I quite often will go home and see them. I know that whenever I go home, there will always be sweets in the house, there will always be some kind of home baking, and I end up binge eating while I’m not in the environment I have control over.…
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219 - Medical Conditions And Dietary Restrictions w/ Coach Monika
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This week Maggie is joined by her assistant coach Monika as they discuss special medical conditions and how they pertain to weight loss. Things like PCOS that call for special dietary restrictions. This is a very common question and I am excited to finally dive deeper on this topic! Vibe Club waitlist…
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218 - Making Oblivious Overeating Obvious
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Its very common to overeat outside of our plan and be completely obvlivious to it. It's a safety mechanism our brain does to keep us safe from dissapointment. Today we're talking about how to make the oblivious overeating more obvious, so you aren't confused as to why you aren't losing weight. Vibe Club Waitlist…
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Today we're talking about discipline— what does it mean and what does it NOT mean, and how to become more disciplined. What are your reasons for wanting to become discplined? Join Vibe Club
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James Clear says "A habit must be established before it can be improved. If you can’t learn the basic skill of showing up, then you have little hope of mastering the finer details. Master the art of showing up." Thats what today's epsiode is all about. We dive deeper into the how of executing the art of showing up. Vibe Club Enrollment opens soon! …
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We're talking about a controversial subject today. Suprisingly Ryan asked Maggie to talk about food noise and weight loss drugs, and she didn't say no, (haha!) So this week we're talking about our opinion (not medical advice) on GLP-1s and dealing with food noise without the use of these medications. Vibe Club enrollment will be opening in a few we…
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214 - Alcohol and Weight Loss w/ Coach Monika
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We're covering a very highly requested subject today. I don't drink much at all, so I brought my assistant coach Monika on the podcast to discuss alcohol and weight loss. Vibe Club Wait List
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213 - Resolutions vs. Long Term Behavior Change
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Happy new year! We thought it would be important to highlight the differences between new years resolutions and long term behavior change, and give you some tips on how to approach this inspiring time of year so that the changes you want to make will last! Join the vibe club wait list (enrollment opening in February)…
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We're back! After taking some much needed time off, today we're talking about the 3 biggest lessons we learned from 2023. Maggie has coached hundreds of women in Vibe Club and these are the biggest takeaways learned from helping women lose weight.
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Vibe Club Coaching Call: Getting the scale moving; is eating to enough at night going to really be enough?
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I wanted to give you guys a glimpse of what a coaching call in Vibe Club is like, so here it is! I spoke about this call on the previous episode. I coach Ashley on overeating at night, and her thoughts around if that will really be enough to lose weight. Don't forget, code BLACKFRIDAY will get you $50 off the Vibe Club enrollment fee! Join Vibe Clu…
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The end of the year and the holidays doesn't have to be either on plan or off plan for an entire month. This week we're talking about normalizing some type of balance in the middle where you get to enjoy the holidays and food and social events without binging for a month straight. Take $50 off vibe club enrollment with code "BLACKFRIDAY" Join Now…
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210 - Black Friday Vibe Club: Don't Join If....
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Vibe Club is opening on black friday with a discount, so I thought it would be a great time to communicate the type of person I think is and is not ready to join, and what it will require of them. Join the waitlist
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I coach a lot of clients on the drama around losing the last of your weight. I think it's all perception and uncessary drama we're adding on top. If you have 5-10lbs left to lose and you're finding it rather difficult, this episode is for you. Join the Vibe Club waitlist Got an idea for us to podcast about? Submit it here.…
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A lot of people don't think they're emotional eaters, but the truth is that you don't need some big life event or to be super depressed to emotionally eat. It can be something much smaller. We dive deeper in this week's episode. Join the Vibe Club Waitlist Got a topic idea for us to discuss? Submit here.…
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207 - How To Turn Down Food Without Offending Others
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The holidays are coming, which means that your co-workers are probably going to be bringing tastey treats to the office— it's innevitable. So how do you politely say no without offending the nice guesture? We get into it all today, and also dive a little deeper around managing the opinions of other people about you. Vibe Club Waitlist Have somethin…
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A common response to someone asking "what do I do after I overeat or eat off plan" is kind of oversimplified. You hear a lot "just get back on plan". While that is true, today we're diving a little deeper and giving you 5 actionable steps to take after you overeat. Vibe Club Waitlist Have something you want to hear us talk about? Submit a topic ide…
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