
Midlife Weight Loss Revolution: Unlocking the Power of Mindset, Hormones, and Nutrition with Natalie Jill
10/17/23 • 23 min
Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna Cabeca welcomes back Natalie Jill, fitness and nutrition expert, to tackle the unique challenges of midlife weight management. Natalie shares how she recovered from severe injuries by strengthening her body and mind. In this episode, Natalie explores the crucial role of mindset, nutritional strategies, and hormone optimization in achieving success at any stage of life!
Discover the keys to overcoming injuries and embracing a new reality in your health journey. Natalie teaches the importance of deciding to change and lays out actionable strategies to eliminate unprocessed foods, healthy food combinations, and timing your meals for optimal fat loss.
The connection between hormones and weight management is undeniable, so Natalie emphasizes the need for a holistic approach.
Join the lively conversation as they discuss working through pain, strengthening your body, and finding conscious solutions for injury-related obstacles. If you're ready to break free from midlife weight loss myths and embark on a healthier path, this episode is your guiding light. Revolutionize your approach to weight management!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
[3:34] Overcoming injuries and creating a new reality.
[8:47] Breaking the pain cycle and working through injuries.
[12:14] Strengthening and mindset
[14:03] A smarter approach for fat loss in midlife
[16:39] The importance of hormone balance
[18:08] Taking a holistic approach to health and healing
[20:03] The significance of diet, workouts, and community
[21:40] Overcoming adversity and conquering challenges
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Masterclass: https://dranna.com/fatlossclass
MEMORABLE QUOTES
“You've decided what's negative about aging. You decided what you don't like about your body. You decided about your diagnosis, but you haven't actually decided you want a different reality for yourself that I know for sure. I've worked with. Hundreds of thousands of women and they haven't decided until they do.” [19:15] -Natalie Jill
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Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna Cabeca welcomes back Natalie Jill, fitness and nutrition expert, to tackle the unique challenges of midlife weight management. Natalie shares how she recovered from severe injuries by strengthening her body and mind. In this episode, Natalie explores the crucial role of mindset, nutritional strategies, and hormone optimization in achieving success at any stage of life!
Discover the keys to overcoming injuries and embracing a new reality in your health journey. Natalie teaches the importance of deciding to change and lays out actionable strategies to eliminate unprocessed foods, healthy food combinations, and timing your meals for optimal fat loss.
The connection between hormones and weight management is undeniable, so Natalie emphasizes the need for a holistic approach.
Join the lively conversation as they discuss working through pain, strengthening your body, and finding conscious solutions for injury-related obstacles. If you're ready to break free from midlife weight loss myths and embark on a healthier path, this episode is your guiding light. Revolutionize your approach to weight management!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
[3:34] Overcoming injuries and creating a new reality.
[8:47] Breaking the pain cycle and working through injuries.
[12:14] Strengthening and mindset
[14:03] A smarter approach for fat loss in midlife
[16:39] The importance of hormone balance
[18:08] Taking a holistic approach to health and healing
[20:03] The significance of diet, workouts, and community
[21:40] Overcoming adversity and conquering challenges
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Masterclass: https://dranna.com/fatlossclass
MEMORABLE QUOTES
“You've decided what's negative about aging. You decided what you don't like about your body. You decided about your diagnosis, but you haven't actually decided you want a different reality for yourself that I know for sure. I've worked with. Hundreds of thousands of women and they haven't decided until they do.” [19:15] -Natalie Jill
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How Eating With Others Impacts Your Hormones, Weight, and Happiness with Shawn Stevenson
Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we welcome Shawn Stevenson, a remarkable author, founder, and host of The Model Health Show. With a profound dedication to improving lives through evidence-based strategies, Stevenson stands at the forefront of the health and wellness field, guiding individuals toward optimal well-being through nutrition, fitness, and mindset.
In this episode, Dr. Cabeca and Stevenson delve into the transformative power of family meals. Discover how weekly gatherings around the table can elevate nutrition, diminish obesity risks, and enhance mental well-being. Take a deep dive into the science of oxytocin and social connection. Learn how family meals foster healthy eating habits in children but also contribute to longevity, transcending the mere quality of food.
Remember that food is medicine, and so is the company you keep! It is ingrained in our genes to connect and share food. Join us to learn how to foster a strong family mealtime tradition that will impact you and generations to come!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
[02:00] Eat Smarter Family Cookbook
[5:13] The impact of eating together as a family
[11:51] Stress-related illnesses and hormonal imbalance
[15:59] The negative effects of eating alone frequently
[18:41] Emphasizing progress over perfection
[22:43] Inviting children to participate in meal preparation
[24:30] Definition of ultra-processed foods
[30:48] Ultra-processed foods in America
[32:08] Upgrading your diet
[37:00] Eating with a Purpose
[44:30] The dangers of plastic containers and nonstick pans
[48:44] Creating a healthier culture for families and future generations
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
MEMORABLE QUOTES
"Families that eat together on a regular basis, consume significantly higher amounts of real whole foods, namely fruits and vegetables, and significantly less ultra-processed foods, namely chips, and soda." [3:16] -Shawn Stevenson
"Humans have been processing foods forever. All right. So cooking the food is processing that food, you know, taking a tomato and crushing it. And cooking it and making tomato sauce and or even just baking a sweet potato, right? You're cooking it is changing the chemical structure in interesting ways." [18:59] -Shawn Stevenson
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Samantha Harris: Dancing with the Stars - Breast Cancer Thriver
Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, uncover the inspiring journey of Samantha Harris, the former host of Dancing with the Stars and author of the bestselling book, "Your Healthiest Healthy." Samantha shares her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer. However, her story isn't about mere survival; it's a powerful testament to resilience as she emerged as a breast cancer thriver. Samantha highlights the importance of trusting your intuition and seeking second opinions for your health, delivering a message of empowerment and hope.
Explore the pivotal role that lifestyle factors play in preventing and overcoming breast cancer. Samantha gives insight into the impact of nutrition, stress management, and the significance of clean beauty products in reducing your risk of cancer. Samantha encourages listeners to seize control of their health and embrace positive changes that fight against disease. She doesn't merely share her journey but extends a hand of support through her website and membership community, reinforcing that you're not alone on your path to well-being.
Prepare for a riveting and transformative experience that will reignite your enthusiasm for a healthier, more fulfilling life. With her radiant spirit and empowering words, Samantha invites you to join her on a profound journey towards wellness. Tune in to this episode of "The Girlfriend Doctor" and embark on a transformative voyage with Samantha, where education, inspiration, and empowerment converge to light the path to your healthiest, happiest self.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
[1:00] From misdiagnosis and finding the lump
[7:25] Decision-making process for treatment options
[8:40] Seeking second opinions
[9:54] Chemotherapy and radiation
[11:57] Dealing with a double mastectomy and reframing mindset
[13:20] Choosing positivity and focusing on the good
[17:27]Holistic approach to mitigate disease risks
[21:11] Using antibiotics as a hormone disruptor
[23:25] Positive self-talk and taking control of one's health
[26:43] Transitioning to clean beauty products
[31:22] Trusting intuition and knowing your body
[35:10] How your energy affects the people around us
[36:38] Detox pathways should be opened to eliminate toxins effectively
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
MEMORABLE QUOTES
"I made a conscious choice to look at everything that came at me next in this cancer journey with a positive perspective." [12:35] -Samantha Harris
"What we put in on and around our bodies, how we choose to live our lifestyle and certain habits, the environmental effects of all that turning on or leaving off certain DNA structures and genetic makeup within us that then can activate and create something like cancer or heart disease or type 2 diabetes or neurodegenerative disorders or hormone imbalances." [17:27] -Samantha Harris
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