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It's everyone's favorite kind of podcast... welcome Katy (an OG Shift Member) to share another Shift Story! Katy and I talk about her entire weight loss journey, including: When she decided to fully embrace Shift Having a long history of dieting, a self-proclaimed Queen of Diets Healing her relationship with food and her body Listen in below. To join SHIFT: Click here.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koskiFind full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/57

We are bringing back another podcast series favorite this week by featuring another Shift Success Story! This week we’re featuring Shauna and we talk about her entire weight loss journey, including: Which methods/programs she tried before joining Shift a year ago The reasons why she joined Shift The tools she used along the way and what she changed to adhere to her life Listener questions And more! To join SHIFT: Click here.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koskiFind full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/56

Diet culture and too many weight loss systems have over complicated weight loss and have taught us how we cannot and should not trust ourselves when it comes to eating.In today’s episode, I discuss a simple yet effective way to know exactly how much you should be eating for your specific body and needs. No counting, weighing, or measuring required!Listen in!Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koskiFind full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/55

Cara Harvey joins me on the podcast today talking about the importance of goal setting and how the key to reaching your goals is to create attainable action plans. We talk about toxic productivity mantras and how to avoid falling in the mind-set of “we all have the same 24 hours in a day”.  Cara is a mom empowerment coach who provides women with the tools, resources and community to reach their goals.  Listen in as two goal setting junkies discuss the ups and downs of goal setting and how to avoid shame in the process!Learn more about Cara: Website: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purpose-driven-mom-show/id1465377461Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/findyourawesome/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apurposedrivenmom/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3rmBh--3wrq9nEOs2ZcCYg Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koskiFind full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/54

Kasey Orvidas joins me on the podcast today talking about the importance of weight lifting when it comes to weight loss. Kasey holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and is a certified health and fitness coach, her expertise is in mindset and health behavior change. Listen in as we discuss the misconceptions and fears surrounding weight lifting, common mistakes, and where to start!Learn more about Kasey: https://www.instagram.com/coachkaseyjo/ https://www.kjocoaching.com/ Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koskiFind full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/53

It's another good day on the podcast, as I get the opportunity to host one of my friends, Brittnae Giseau! Brittnae is the founder of Ditch the Diet Life Community: a membership site that helps women end emotional eating, binge eating and fad dieting behaviors to lose weight. Today, our main topic of discussion is: How can you love yourself and still want to lose weight? Listen in as we cover all of the other reasons you would want to lose weight while still loving the body you're in and more!Learn more about Brittnae: www.instagram.com/brittnae.giesau  www.brittnaegiesau.com Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koskiFind full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/52

Do you crave a certain food at a certain time of day or in a specific situation? Perhaps it's putting the kids to bed that triggers your sweet tooth, or a 3:00 work break that sends you to the vending machine. I call this a habitual craving, and in today's episode I'm breaking down exactly what that means and more importantly, how to decondition your brain to remove the craving altogether. Join me in today's podcast to learn how!Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koskiFind full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/51

Most people look at exercise for weight loss completely backwards. The truth is, exercise is important, but not for the reason you've been led to believe.If you are someone who exercises to burn calories, stop everything you're doing and listen to this episode right NOW! It will forever change how you view exercise.Hint: exercise doesn't burn a lot of exercise ... and that doesn't matter!!Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koskiFind full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/50

It's always a good day on the podcast when I get to host one of my friends! In today's episode you get to meet Jasmine Shea, host of the Dinner Table Talk Podcast and founder of Your Dinner Is Planned: a membership site that offers the fastest and most affordable way for busy families to get healthy dinners on the table.Finding someone of like-mindedness in the food/fitness industry is rare and refreshing, so it's always fun for me to chat with Jazzy. We talk industry trends, restrictive diets, and how to change your life using sustainable shifts.To learn more about Your Dinner Is Planned and get an exclusive podcast listener only discount, click here! Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koskiFind full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/49

In today’s podcast episode we define what the difference is between diet-free and effort-free. It’s short, but definitely worth a listen! Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koskiFind full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/48

Have you ever wondered what the coaching is like inside Shift? Many programs say they include 'support' but what does that actually mean?Our Shift members have multiple ways to reach out for support when they need it, and one of the ways we offer support is through weekly LIVE coaching calls..Listen in as I take you behind the scenes in a coaching call between a Shift member and I as we discuss work and personal stress and how to prioritize yourself and your goals while life is still happening around you. Enjoy!Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koskiFind full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/47

Sleep and stress ... These are two pieces of the health puzzle that are commonly forgotten about, but I’m here to remind you today that your overall health and physical “fitness” consists of more than just nutrition and exercise. In this episode, I explain how getting better sleep and reducing your stress can allow your body’s hormones to promote weight loss. Listen in as I give you the specific tools and techniques on HOW to achieve better sleep and reduce stress, promoting not only your weight loss, but overall well-being.Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koskiFind full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/46

What’s your New Year’s Resolution?Hopefully, it’s not to start a new diet. 2020 was a rough year for everyone, and dieting can seem like a good idea this time of year. I'm here to tell you, IT'S NOT.Tune in this week as I reveal the three pillars that all diets have in common, and prove how the man-made diet industry has made obesity rates higher and has convinced you that your success relies on them (it does not.)Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koskiFind full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/45

It’s Podcast Remix time!To round out 2020, I’m bringing back some of my (and your) favorite episodes! Listen in as we end our Podcast Remix series with:Episode 7: 5 Steps to Stop Binge EatingYour restrictive diet may be doing more harm than good when it comes to binge eating. Listen in as I break down what reactive binge eating looks like and why so many of us do it. I share why trendy diets are often part of the problem and offer 5-steps you can take to stop binge eating right now. Find out how your routine and simple things like sleep can impact your urge to seek out foods that are high in sugar and fat. Hear my own binge eating story and learn how you can stop fighting human nature and start working with it to lose weight and keep it off.Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koskiFind full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/44

It’s Podcast Remix time!To round out 2020, I’m bringing back some of my (and your) favorite episodes! Listen in as we continue with:Episode 9: The Body Image Series, Part 2If you’ve ever wondered how we became a society filled with unattainable standards of beauty and unrealistic expectations, this episode is for you! In part 2 of the body image series, we’re talking origins. Hear how the impossible, ideal female body took shape and how it’s changed with time. Learn what or who might be responsible for the negative body image most of us experience and how you can start fixing it today.Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski. Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koski Find full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/43

It’s Podcast Remix time! To round out 2020, I’m bringing back some of my (and your) favorite episodes! Listen in as we continue with:Episode 5: Lessons From A WWII Starvation ExperimentStarving yourself only leads to more cravings and isn’t a long-term solution for weight loss. This is because your body goes into starvation mode when you stop eating over a long period and does not recognize whether its intentional or not.In this episode of The Weight Loss Shift Podcast, I talk about the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, its purpose, and the effects it had on the participants. I share how we can incorporate the results of the study into our lifestyle for long-term and sustainable weight loss. Learn four things that you should be doing for real results.Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.  Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koski  Find full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/42

It’s Podcast Remix time! To round out 2020, I’m bringing back some of my (and your) favorite episodes! Listen in as we go all the way back to the beginning with:Episode 1: Why I Started This PodcastIf you’d told me in the midst of my 12 year struggle with weight loss that I would come out on the other side as a certified health and nutrition coach with the know-how to keep the weight off for 8 years and counting— I probably wouldn't have believed you. But, it’s every bit true. It’s my story and here on this podcast, I’m here to share the lessons, advice and insights that might make the same difference for you.Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.  Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koski  Find full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/41

Does the idea of holiday eating make you anxious? Today’s episode is a guide to get you through the holiday eating season. My holiday guide originally came out for Halloween time for Shift members; however, it also applies for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Eve. Guess what? You can be the least stressed that you have ever been about food. All you have to do is commit to this process! The process is simple and easy (simpler than what you have done in the past). Nonetheless, don’t let the simplicity fool you into thinking it is no big deal.Listen in to this episode to get the scoop on what you need to do to feel less anxious about eating for the 2020 holiday season (and nix the overeating too ;)) Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.  Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koski  Find full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/40

Lately, I’ve been talking about why you need to think about the cause of your weight instead of the effect. Your thoughts have a massive impact on your weight. However, we are only told that what we eat and what we do will impact our weight. It’s only part of the story. Our thoughts and our feelings will precede what we eat and what we do. Also, 95% of our decisions come from our subconscious programs. Our brain will save us time by automating as much as possible. So, it’s time that we reach into our subconscious and rewire our thought patterns. Listen in this week as I give the ultimate analogy to this concept and learn how moles will change the way you think about weight loss forever!Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.  Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koski  Find full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/39

Why are diets still thriving in 2020?We all know that diets don’t actually work. I don’t know anyone that says, “diets are amazing, and I love them!” There is loads of research on diets, and actually, 95% of diets fail. Meaning, the dieter gains the weight back (or even more weight) within one to five years.When people diet, they experience many negative short-term and often long-term effects, including: Obsession with food Stress and anxiety around food Lack of energy Lack of focus Overeating Reactive overeating  So, why are millions of people on a diet at any given time? Why are we still giving money to the industry that has failed us over and over again? There are a few reasons that people choose to go on diets even though they know that they don’t work:You think it’s your fault that it doesn’t work for you. When you go on a diet, it works for a week, a month, or six months. Then, it stops working, and people blame themselves. Other reasons people think it’s not their fault:  The marketing of diet companies. We can literally see the diet working through before and after photos. However, that’s not the whole story. Some of those photos are not even legit! The ones that are real are typically taken in the short-term. It’s much less common to see photos one year, three years, or five years after the diet.  Diets work for 5% of people. Those people will tell everyone around them that this diet will work. However, you’ll notice that these people had thought shifts first. If you go on a diet without changing thoughts and feelings, then it will not work.  You don’t know what else to do. People think that cutting calories and exercise are the only ways to lose weight. So, people will go back to dieting because they have already tried the non-dieting approaches. At least with diets, people will see weight-loss in the beginning.Dieting is easy. Dieting, while totally miserable, is easy and straightforward. There is nothing your brain loves more than something easy and straightforward. Find the Free Class mentioned in the episode here: https://laurenkoski.lpages.co/free-class/To join SHIFT: Click here. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @lauren_koski.  Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_koski  Find full show notes and episode info here:  https://www.lauren-koski.com/blog/38