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Losing Weight without Losing Your Mind (formerly the More Mindful Podcast)

Welcome to the Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind Podcast (formerly, the More Mindful Podcast) — where we make weight loss sustainable (and dare I say, enjoyable?!) by changing how you think, instead of just changing what you eat.

Hi, I'm your host is Julia Lynch— your down-to-earth double-certified macro-nutrition coach, integrative health enthusiast, and fellow recovering "starting over every Monday" girl. I get it because I've been there: obsessing over every bite, working out twice a day, and still feeling like I was failing.

Here's what changed everything: I stopped expecting overly-restrictive diets to work for me (they don't!) and I started working with my brain and body, instead of against it.

Now, I help overwhelmed, high-achieving women (you know, the ones juggling EVERYTHING, while her inner perfectionist yaps away at her all day) lose weight without making it their full-time job or giving up Friday night pizza. What’s the point of losing weight if it makes you hate your life?

Through my Rooted Method, I combine mindful eating and macro tracking with practical nutrition hacks and the mindset shifts that actually stick, so you can finally stop the mental gymnastics around food and lose weight without the drama…

Each week, we're diving into real conversations about the thoughts keeping you stuck, simple nutrition strategies that work with your actual life, and tools to help you trust yourself around food again.

Because here's the thing—you don't need another meal plan. You need to stop believing that becoming “that healthy girl” is out of reach. Once you shift your mindset to believe it IS possible, I promise you things will start falling into place. And this podcast is your gateway there.

Head to eatmorewithjulia.com to apply to work with Julia. You can follow her on Instagram at @eatmorewithjulia.

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Losing Weight without Losing Your Mind (formerly the More Mindful Podcast)

007: How do I become a morning person?

September 03, 2024 • Julia Lynch • Episode 7

In this episode, Julia dives into her journey of becoming an early riser, sharing the challenges and strategies that helped her transition from waking up late to consistently starting her day at 7 AM. Julia emphasizes that waking up earlier is a choice, not a fact, and explores the importance of mindset in making this change.

She introduces the concept that the belief "I can't wake up earlier" is just a thought, not a truth, and challenges listeners to reflect on why they might be setting such boundaries. Julia discusses the critical role of bedtime in waking up early, highlighting that going to bed earlier is often the key to getting up earlier.

She candidly shares her own struggles with late nights and how she gradually shifted her bedtime from midnight to 10 PM. She lays out a strategy that you can try too!

Throughout the episode, Julia stresses the importance of understanding your "why" when making habit changes. She encourages listeners to assess the quality of their "me time" and to distinguish between rejuvenating activities and those that simply fill time.

Julia also discusses the significance of incremental changes, sharing how small, consistent adjustments can lead to significant results.

Julia's personal experiences, including the use of an Oura Ring to track her sleep quality and the challenges she faced in maintaining her new routine, offer practical insights for anyone looking to transform their morning habits.

Whether you're trying to wake up earlier or simply optimize your daily routine, this episode provides valuable tips and motivation to help you achieve your goal - including sleep goals, but also ANYTHING else.

One edit: I refer to the "Life School" and I should have said "Life Coach* School".

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