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January 18, 2025

[00:37:31] Question about what's the point of continuing with Whatsapp check-ins since it's already January 18th [00:40:30] "I want to meet protein goals for the sake of lifting more, and I can recognize that I perform better when I do. However, I feel like I start jumping into diet mentality when I'm trying to hit the protein goals. So how to find that fine line in between?" [00:44:42] "I don't usually go to the wins page because I feel like I'm not having a win right now, and I didn't want to have to be unmotivated by everyone having wins" [00:54:52] "Is there a right or wrong way on when we should weigh if losing weight is also a goal?" [00:56:09] Question about diet mentality due to health reasons (high LDL cholesterol) and how to handle food restrictions recommended by doctor [01:09:34] "Looking for fun ways to celebrate my one year anniversary in the Vibe Club coming up on the 30th" [01:12:31] "How do you handle situations where waiting until you're hungry will impact others or you're in a group?" [01:14:11] "I'm eating in the middle of the night, usually when I've woken up abruptly and I'm still half asleep. I've tried to institute a pause before eating or trying to plan food for the middle of the night, but I found that my subconscious, or the instilled habit over time overrides these plans - any tips?" [01:16:14] Follow-up question from Susan asking for tips that helped with night eating

January 9, 2025

How To Use The WhatsAPP Group

January 5, 2025

00:02:09 - 00:29:39: managing insomnia-driven nighttime eating anxiety and changing beliefs around pre-bed hunger 00:29:40 - 00:58:11: trusting body signals and challenging perfectionist mindset around meal portions 00:58:11 - 01:32:44: Q&A discussion about embracing discomfort, managing emotions without food, and building sustainable habits

December 28, 2024

00:00:00-00:33:20: Discussion about overcoming perfectionism and diet mentality when making weekly meal plans 00:34:20-01:02:20: Coaching on navigating diet mentality and finding balance as a new member in Vibe Club

December 15, 2024

[00:26:38] - [00:26:38]: Jessica discusses maintaining weight loss momentum after beating binge eating, seeking guidance on how to approach the final weeks of the year [00:27:14] - [01:04:22]: Jasmine works through anxiety about attending multiple holiday parties in one week as an introvert, learning to manage stress without using food

December 8, 2024

00:04:34 - Discussion of Friday's podcast insights about catching yourself before overeating 00:09:24 - Self-talk and guilt around food choices 00:16:17 - Awareness vs. blacking out during overeating episodes 00:28:01 - Discussion of mindless eating while cooking ("bites, licks, and tastes") 00:31:08 - Normalizing pasta as a side dish 00:34:06 - Food freedom and enjoying all types of food 00:42:00 - Personal sharing about workout routines and coming back after breaks 00:50:56 - Discussion about Vibe Club's impact beyond weight loss 00:57:32 - Explanation of "food noise" concept 00:59:59 - How to start planning previously "forbidden" foods 01:06:02 - Call wrap-up and upcoming coaching session announcements

November 17, 2024

[00:00:00]: Navigating hunger signals, overeating patterns, and building better self-awareness for someone with ADHD transitioning from diet culture [00:38:15]: Overcoming diet mentality, handling negotiation with food choices, and learning to trust the planning process without being restrictive

November 8, 2024

[00:00:00-00:32:19]: Preparing for a cruise vacation without overeating and gaining weight [00:32:19-01:00:30]: Reducing nighttime overeating to improve weight loss results

November 2, 2024

In this workshop, Monica and I dive deep into practical approaches for navigating holiday challenges while staying aligned with your goals.

October 20, 2024

[00:00:00]: Overcoming overwhelm with meal planning and self-compassion [00:32:55]: Addressing food noise and diet mentality

October 11, 2024

Q&A 10.11.24

October 5, 2024

Maintaining consistency with planning and evaluating during frequent travel

September 29, 2024

[00:00:00]: Finding enough when eating and overcoming past disordered eating habits [00:34:00]: Identifying and addressing obvious overeating habits

September 21, 2024

[00:00:00]: Overcoming diet mentality and making sustainable food choices [00:28:42]: Dealing with permissive eating habits and creating compelling stories for weight loss

September 16, 2024

In this episode, Maggie and Monica discuss a powerful mindset shift for dealing with setbacks in your weight loss journey: the "So What, Now What" approach.

September 14, 2024

Q&A 9.14.24

September 8, 2024

[00:00:00]: Overcoming food restriction and diet mentality [00:24:20]: Dealing with food noise and information overload [00:48:50]: Managing dietary restrictions for health reasons

September 5, 2024

In this follow-up episode to "The Power of Commitment in Weight Loss," Maggie and Monica dive deeper into what it really means to commit to your weight loss journey. They explore common obstacles and share practical strategies to overcome them.

September 1, 2024

Maggie discusses the challenges of maintaining weight loss progress as summer ends and fall begins. We explore strategies to stay committed to your goals during this transitional period.

August 25, 2024

[00:00:00]: Steph discusses her weight loss journey and struggles with self-sabotage. [00:22:18]: Tori explores her fear of losing weight and self-sabotaging behaviors. [00:37:28]: Kate addresses her brain drama and struggles with following the program consistently.

August 12, 2024

In this episode, Maggie and Monica discuss the crucial role of commitment and taking responsibility in achieving long-term weight loss success. They emphasize the importance of sticking to a program and doing the work consistently, even when it gets challenging.

August 4, 2024

[00:00:00]: Dealing with sugar cravings and weekend overeating. [00:25:35]: Managing scale anxiety and changing the relationship with food. [00:47:56]: Balancing healthy eating habits with flexibility in different situations.

July 25, 2024

00:00: Struggling to balance social life and drinking habits with weight loss goals. 32:59: A long-time member works on consistently following her plan without overcomplicating it.

July 17, 2024

00:50:58 - Jen asks why she hasn't lost weight since starting the program in April despite following most aspects of the plan. 00:51:45 - Jen asks for clarification on following the plan and whether it's just about eating to enough. 00:59:11 - Jessica asks whether she should wait to feel hungry again or eat at the next opportunity if hunger goes away before she can eat. 01:00:00 - Casey (mentioned but not directly quoted) asked about delayed gratification when having cravings. 01:00:28 - A question (author not specified) about following the plan having nothing to do with pre-planned food is mentioned as being answered. 00:30:02 - Alana or Alana asks about having a healthy mindset when deciding whether to buy "fun food" to avoid temptation or to work through it. 00:37:27 - Kelly asks about gathering data on portion sizes and hunger levels. 00:38:58 - Wendy mentions people who say you're not eating enough for a toddler and asks about metabolic concerns. 00:41:31 - Alyssa shares a realization about overeating after eating past enough due to guilt.

July 14, 2024

1. Valerie discusses her struggle with fear of regaining weight after significant weight loss. 2. Natasha seeks help getting back on track with weight loss after a long vacation, dealing with evening overeating, and adjusting to a less stressful post-wedding life without a specific weight goal.

June 28, 2024

[00:00:39] - Welcome and introduction to the new member call for Vibe Club [00:03:30] - Explanation of Vibe Club as a "diet rehab" and journey of self-healing [00:04:26] - Coach Monica shares her personal experience with Vibe Club [00:08:00] - Overview of resources available to members (web portal, app, podcasts, Facebook group) [00:11:40] - Detailed explanation of the Vibe Club app features [00:17:30] - Discussion on why members joined Vibe Club (food freedom, weight loss, healthier relationship with food) [00:19:40] - Expectations for the first 30 days: focus on making and evaluating daily plans [00:23:30] - Importance of radical honesty and addressing challenges that arise [00:25:20] - Advice not to use the scale as the primary measure of success [00:28:30] - Explanation of habits to work on for the first 30 days [00:31:10] - Common traits of successful Vibe Club members [00:34:30] - Common traits of members who give up and leave the program [00:39:00] - Detailed explanation of how to make a plan and meal prep [00:47:20] - Breakdown of the evaluation process and its importance [00:54:50] - Discussion on the importance of gratitude practice

June 23, 2024

01:23: Dealing with sugar cravings and planning meals 44:00: Developing new habits and trusting hunger cues

June 15, 2024

[00:04:10] Eleni asks: How do I make a plan when traveling, when fun food is the main focus for the day, days on end? [00:15:07] Beppi asks: Could you please give more examples and solutions when practicing the pause and feeling what you need instead of food? [00:28:16] Rosalind asks about traveling, not just being on vacation, but the physical act of getting to the airport, seeing lots of treats and feeling like you deserve that bag of chips because you'll be sitting on a plane for five hours. [00:39:29] Jessica asks: Things are going great, it's working - how can I maintain this level of performance? [00:47:05] Melissa asks: One of my strongest urges is to finish with something sweet, even though I did not grow up with dessert being a daily thing. [00:50:14] Susan asks: I'm going to visit my mother for two weeks and I usually get very anxious and stressed when I'm with her, ending up storing many snacks in my room and eating them at night - any tips for maybe decreasing my anxiety or managing the triggers better?

June 2, 2024

00:00:19: Eleni struggles with following her plan and feeling pressure to be "plugged in" all the time to make the right food choices. 00:34:16: Ashley is dealing with life stressors, self-judgment, and night urges to eat, causing her to feel out of control with her weight loss journey.

May 26, 2024

00:00:07: Alyssa deals with binge eating while alone and learns to practice self-compassion and forgiveness toward her younger self. 00:23:42: Jamie fell off track with planning and had many "pivots" in May that led to overeating, especially at dinner.

May 18, 2024

[00:01:00] Sophie asks how to handle sweet cravings without restricting or binging. [00:12:30] Sarah asks for strategies to adapt Vibe Club protocols to her menstrual cycle. [00:19:40] Alyssa asks how to avoid binging with 24/7 access to fun foods in the Arctic. [00:29:30] Susan asks how to overcome self-sabotage and figure out why she's not losing weight. [00:41:50] Linda notices overeating when dining out, associating it with celebrating not cooking. [01:04:50] Cheyenne/Shayana finds making a plan harder than expected and hasn't built a routine.

May 5, 2024

(00:00:30): Jessica, who has been in Vibe Club for about a month, gets coached on overcoming persistent dieting thoughts that make her second-guess her food choices while meal planning. (00:27:17): Ymke, who struggles with recurring down days, gets help creating a self-care protocol to minimize overeating and stay on track during those challenging times.

April 28, 2024

00:00:48: Jill's session was about navigating the last 10 pounds of weight loss and finding motivation beyond a specific event like a trip. 00:29:50: Amanda's session focused on her struggle with overeating when going out to eat or getting fast food, and exploring the emotional reasons behind it.

April 19, 2024

[00:02:56] Karma: How can I stop thinking about snacks after a meal with friends, even when I'm full? [00:07:16] Kelly: How can I build the habit of marking "ate when hungry" and "stopped when full" in the moment, instead of later? [00:12:56] Anna: How can I overcome my fear of eating less nutrient-dense foods and find a balance between clean eating and food freedom? [00:32:06] April: How can I learn to be proud of myself and give myself credit for the progress I've made? [00:36:47] Alyssa: Are there any recommended clips or playlists for when everything is going well, but I need to stay on track with planning and not slip into overeating? [00:45:23] Laura: How can I manage my anxiety and panic about potentially gaining weight back due to GLP-1 medication shortages?

April 15, 2024

Leveling up your daily routine

April 7, 2024

Q&A 4.7.24

April 2, 2024

1% Level-Ups W/ Coach Monika

March 7, 2024

[00:01:10] Carrie tries getting back on track with her weight loss, enjoys walks with her dog for her mind, but finds it hard to keep up the good work every month due to life getting busy. [00:38:10] Alyssa talks about doing well with her weight loss plan at first but then struggles with eating too much and feeling bad about it. She also tries to figure out how to enjoy cookies without overeating.

February 25, 2024

Making things easy again, Protocol for tired days/insomnia the night before

February 24, 2024

New Member Q&A Call

February 22, 2024

How to make a bomb ass plan

February 16, 2024

This week we're covering evaluations and how to the most out of them.

February 11, 2024

2:54: Planning Alcohol and Sticking to my limit, 25:08: Im not sure what “enough” feels like, sometimes I under eat 40:24: Having a hard time sticking to my plan and a hard time with the evaluation prompts

February 10, 2024

New Member: Planning Troubleshooing / Q&A

February 3, 2024

New Member kickoff call: Planning Vibe Club success path and what to focus on your first week in Vibe Club

January 30, 2024

3:01: Shame around candy and sweets and feeling out of control 24:29: Body shame: How do I be consistent when I hate my body 42:55: Identifying overeating at night as the issue

January 21, 2024

0:18: Trying to be more consistent with exercise and managing shiny object syndrome with changing my exercise routines. 21:25: Help with planning when i’m not doing it. Tips and tricks to make it easier. 39:14: My family always has opinions about my weight. I have a family trip coming up and want to show up confidently.

January 15, 2024

1:52: Mindset around upcoming wedding 31:03: Restricting too much due to medical issues and allowing yourself to be a learner.

January 7, 2024

3:48: Exploring maintenance 25:12: Body neutrality standing in the way of goals 44:48: Identifying hunger signals

December 29, 2023

Struggling with consistency, How to get started again when you have lost progress, How to plan when life is stressful and tips for lowering stress

December 17, 2023

2:46: Breaking the all or nothing identity 19:14: Managing tough family relationships 43:00: Getting clean data and troubleshooting for eating distracted

December 10, 2023

1:48: All or nothing causing over eating 30:14: Can I backtrack with my planning? 33:20: Balancing alcohol and overeating while being social 37:22: Maintaining during the holidays 50:42: Food freedom and Uber Eats

December 3, 2023

1:40: All or nothing being triggered when I go off plan even though I am planning my favorite foods regularly, 21:54: How to not fall into old overeating patterns when I come home from school during breaks, 46:46: Resistance to the process and using Vibe Club to "fix my body"

November 19, 2023

00:23: Stoping at enough when I was raised in a house with food scarcity and cleaning your plate 22:42: Getting the scale moving; is eating to enough at night going to really be enough? 48:56: Making it easier to not over eat at night.

November 11, 2023

0:47: I’m eating whatever I want in moderation and maintaining my weight. I need help with snacking while cooking dinner. 19:18: I have the data that i’m overeating, what should I do next once I am aware? 41:17: I’m intolerant to feeling any hunger, my body gets triggered from past dieting. I am using Uber Eats to regulate.

November 6, 2023

Holiday Workshop with Maggie & Monika

October 29, 2023

1:57: Maintaining vs losing the last 5lbs. Unplanned snacking and not gaining weight. 18:43: What I have to do to lose weight feels like too much and doing what it takes doesn’t feel enticing enough. 46:53: New member- I don’t know what a healthy plan looks like. Not eliminating sugar or “unhealthy” foods, but reducing them.

October 15, 2023

2:46: I am struggling with consistency and can’t get myself to plan 27:05: I struggle with night eating and stress eating. I eat food to comfort myself and to go back to sleep 46:39: I am a teacher and everything goes out the window when school is on break.

October 8, 2023

0:44: How to not overeat at thanksgiving 21:44: Diet mentality vs healthy choices 46:56: Resistance to exercise

October 3, 2023

Maggie and Monika discuss protocols with different scenarios and whether or not you need a protocol.

September 29, 2023

0:13: Ending breakroom snacking by gamifying the process 18:50: Gaining momentum after lots of life changes at once 34:20: Nervous system regulation vs eating to regulate

September 20, 2023

0:54: Almost 5 months postpartum and having a hard time implemented VC consistently. 22:40: How do I know if my weight loss is going to slow? 25:30: What should I put on my plan if I don't know what will be at the birthday party?

September 13, 2023

Maggie & Monika discuss what a realistic success path looks like in Vibe Club, and some tips from Monika having been through the program with a lot of success using Maggie's tools.

September 10, 2023

0:52: I weigh 10lbs more than I want to and have a lot of brain drama around trying to lose it— it feels impossible. 28:00: I struggle prioritizing small habits that will make me feel better and help me not binge, like going to bed earlier. 48:15: I have a lot of dieting history and need to pick something to prioritize because I am already doing all the things. I already eat so little I don’t know how I could possibly eat less.

September 3, 2023

1:40: I’m not following my plan in stressful times. Planning fun foods and eating them intentionally instead of off plan. 23:54: I don’t believe eating “normal foods” will help me lose weight. When I don’t see progress quickly I wan’t to stop. 45:36: I lost 4lbs and gained it all back. Emotions and thoughts creating self-sabotage.

August 27, 2023

3:43: Struggling to follow my plan for various reasons— emotional triggers, pivots becoming excuses, not sure what food I have in the house. 30:48: Struggling to identify my hunger cues— physical vs emotional hunger

August 20, 2023

1:21: Hunger cues and spontaneous social events 26:28: Pressure to lose weight by birthday 43:10: Breaking weight loss barriers and getting to the root of scale drama 

August 11, 2023

Getting back on track after big life changes, Negotiating with yourself for off-plan choices and adjusting expectations, being successful as a new VC member

August 5, 2023

Sticking to my plan. How to stop giving into urges. Is pivoting often ok?

July 30, 2023

Panicking and thinking about going on another diet, overeating when routine gets interrupted, next steps after 2 months of collecting data

July 9, 2023

Making planning easier to do, Overcoming the belief that weightloss has to suck, Reducing BLTs to overcome stall

July 3, 2023

Justifying overeating when the scale is going down, Starting and stopping and struggling to remain consistent, ADHD and planning

June 18, 2023

How to distinguish diet thoughts from "I'm making a reasonable choice"? Shifting thoughts just doesn't feel believable, and losing weight doesn't feel doable.

June 9, 2023

Self sabotage when the scale goes down, Getting unstuck and stopping night snacking, and Not overeating because everyone else is still eating

June 1, 2023

Distrust in the process and denial about overeating, why does planning feel so hard, I only know how to lose weight when i'm keto.

May 28, 2023

Getting back on track after losing 70lbs and regaining 15lbs, feeling stuck and can't get back on track, New member getting on a good path after yo-yo dieting since I was 16

May 19, 2023

I can't get myself to plan, Urges for BLTs (bites, licks and tastes)

May 14, 2023

Deciding whether or not to lose or maintain

May 3, 2023

Diet mentality and PCOS, weekend overeating messing with progress from the week, eating less if weight if maintaining

April 26, 2023

Struggling to make plan on the weekends, nighttime emotional/stress eating, Mental restriction causing overeating

April 22, 2023

Collecting data and knowing when to eat less/diet mentality, Getting better at planning

April 10, 2023

Social anxiety, planning for vacation

March 30, 2023

Brain drama around stopping at enough at dinner and when its time to focus on "enough"

March 24, 2023

"Why" rooted in diet culture, negotiating for swaps off plan, planning when it feels impossible to do

March 16, 2023

Allowing vs resisting an urge, planning while traveling for work, diet mentality around healthy foods

March 11, 2023

Consistency after the 2 week mark, Swaps without overeating

March 1, 2023

Kickoff for mindset march

February 24, 2023

Food Freedom, Finding enough, Nighttime snacking, planning fast food

February 16, 2023

I am struggling to make a plan without diet rules, diet thought examples, how long until I know it's not working, balancing hunger when I have anxiety, how will I lose weight if i'm not eating "diet food", how to make swaps on my plan.

February 12, 2023

Enjoying the ease while wanting things to move faster, creating the habits of planning and strength training