Weight Loss Made Simple
Do you feel like you’re “winning” at life in so many ways, but just can’t seem to figure out the weight loss piece of the puzzle? Do you dream of shedding those extra pounds while boosting your health as well as the overall health of your family … but you just can’t seem to get everything to come together?
You're not alone. Meet your host, Dr. Stacy Heimburger. She's been in your shoes, grappling with weight issues and cycling through countless fad diets. Now, as a board-certified internal medicine physician and an advanced certified weight loss coach, she's cracked the code. Dr. Stacy has successfully lost over 80 pounds by embracing just two foundational principles: mindfulness and self-care.
These aren't just trendy buzzwords; they're the keys to aligning your personal, professional, and family goals. If you're ready to ditch punishing, restrictive diets, focus on a fulfilling, healthy, and long-lasting life, and shed those stubborn pounds along the way, then you’re in the right place.
To learn how you can work directly with Dr. Stacy, visit www.sugarfreemd.com
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
78. Overcoming Negative Bias When Starting Something New: Focusing on What’s Good
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger dives into the science behind why our brains tend to focus on the negative when we start something new. Whether it’s a new job, a work…
77. The Importance of Self-Care in Caregiving Professions: How to Be Intentional About Caring for Yourself
In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger dives deep into the importance of self-care for those in caregiving professions, particularly healthcare workers. Dr. Heimburger shares valuable insights on why …
76. Buffering: How to Stop Distracting Yourself from Uncomfortable Feelings
In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger dives into the concept of buffering—the tendency to distract ourselves from uncomfortable emotions like frustration, anxiety, or sadness through habits like over…
75. Handling Weight Comments with Confidence: Setting Boundaries and Self-Regulation
In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger dives into a topic that many of us struggle with: how to handle comments about our weight—whether they’re compliments or critiques. From “You’ve lost weight, you…
74. "The Power of 'Fat': Depersonalizing Body Comments for Emotional Resilience"
In this episode, we explore the emotional weight attached to the word "fat" and how societal conditioning has shaped our reactions. Dr. Stacy Heimburger breaks down why we’re so triggered by body com…
73. The Truth About Willpower: Why It’s Not the Key to Weight Loss
In this episode, we dive into one of the most common myths in the weight loss world: that willpower is the key to success. Dr. Stacy Heimburger explains why relying on willpower alone can actually se…
72. Food Protocols and Emergency Food Plans for When You Are Not Feeling Well
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger shares how to stay on track with your healthy eating plan, even when you're feeling sick, stressed, or overwhelmed. She breaks down th…
71. Weight Loss Isn’t an Emergency- How to Stop Stressing About the Scale
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger challenges the urgency often associated with weight loss and encourages a sustainable, long-term approach. If you’re feeling overwhelm…
70. Pivot vs. Quit: Navigating Change and the Power of Adaptability
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explores the difference between pivoting and quitting when it comes to weight loss, lifestyle changes, and personal growth. Learn how …
69. Mental and Physical Clutter: How to Clear Your Space and Your Mind
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explores the powerful connection between mental and physical clutter and how clearing both can enhance your focus, reduce stress, and …
68. The Comfort of Indecision: Why Making a Small Decision Can Lead to Big Results
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explores the sneaky trap of indecision and how it can keep us stuck in a cycle of inaction. Learn how making small, manageable decisio…
67. Prioritizing Yourself—Making You a Priority in 2025
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger wraps up her goal-setting series by diving into the importance of making self-care a non-negotiable priority in 2025. Learn how priori…
66. From Reflection to Action: Making Achievable Goals
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger walks you through a step-by-step guide to setting meaningful, achievable goals for the year. Learn how to move from reflection to acti…
65. Asking Better Questions to Focus Your Year
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explores how asking big, purposeful questions can guide your goal-setting for the year. Discover how reflecting on questions like "W…
64. Setting an Intention – Creating Your Vision for 2025
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger dives into the power of setting an intention for the year ahead. Learn how creating a clear, focused vision for 2025 can guide your ac…
63. Forgiving: Letting Go of the Past to Move Forward
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger dives into the power of self-forgiveness and how releasing guilt and regret can free you to make a fresh start in the new year. Learn …
62. Year-End Assessment – Reflecting on the Past Year and Moving Forward
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger guides you through the powerful process of year-end reflection to set yourself up for success in 2025. Before jumping into goal settin…
61. Emotional Eating During the Holidays Part 3: Travel Stress
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explores how holiday travel stress can trigger emotional eating and disrupt your healthy habits. Learn practical strategies to manage …
60. Emotional Eating During the Holidays: Coping with Overwhelm
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger tackles the hidden triggers of emotional eating during the holiday season. From the mental load of holiday planning to the pressure of…
59. Emotional Eating During the Holidays: Coping with Grief
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explores the impact of grief on emotional eating during the holiday season and offers practical strategies for managing emotions witho…