When Weight Loss Is the Wrong Goal

The holiday invitations are stacking up, Halloween chocolate is on the counter, and you're already thinking, "I'll get serious again in January."

But what if you could enjoy the season and finish the year feeling proud of your progress, even if the scale hasn't moved?

In this solo episode of Own Your Shift, I explore why maintaining your weight through the holidays can be a meaningful success. For women juggling demanding careers, family responsibilities, and a busy social calendar, choosing a goal that fits the season can help keep momentum going and I give actionable and practicable tips to help you succeed with this!

We'll talk about:

• When it makes sense to shift from weight loss to maintenance.
• Why having a clear goal still matters.
• How to keep training and everyday eating habits manageable.
• Ways to enjoy favourite holiday foods without guilt or compensating afterwards.
• How to respond to scale fluctuations and move on after eating more than planned.

You've worked hard for your progress. Maintaining it deserves recognition and you don't need to wait until January to keep showing up for yourself.

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A Sober October Conversation
What is alcohol adding to your life and what is it costing you? As Sober October approaches, I want to explore the pleasure, ritual and social connection people associate with drinking, alongside the trade-offs for sleep, mood and everyday life. This episode looks at what a break can reveal, how to navigate social situations without a drink, and how to make October useful beyond a calendar challenge. A thoughtful conversation for anyone curious about their relationship with alcohol, with room for different experiences and a clear look at the evidence. Listener note: People at risk of alcohol withdrawal should seek medical advice before stopping. Professional support is available for anyone finding it difficult to control their drinking.

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Sometimes becoming the woman you want to be means letting someone else be disappointed.

If you're used to taking care of everyone else, protecting time for your own health can feel uncomfortable. But the boundaries you need while building new habits don't have to define the rest of your life.

In this solo episode of Own Your Shift, I explore the connection between boundaries, self-trust and lasting change and why learning to maintain your results deserves more attention.

We talk about:

• Recognising the difference between useful discomfort and saying yes to avoid disappointing someone.

• Giving new habits time to become familiar before expecting yourself to manage everything.

• Building a healthy lifestyle that includes dinners out, vacations and the things you enjoy.

• Practising maintenance throughout your journey.

• Moving beyond the belief that you're someone who "can never stick to anything."

I also share why education and partnership are central to SHIFT(ED) Performance Coaching, and how understanding your habits can help you navigate life with more confidence.

You don't have to prove you can do it all. Give yourself the space to learn what works for you.

Share this episode with the woman who makes sure everyone else is taken care of and needs a reminder to include herself.

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