Welcome back!

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right — eating healthy foods, watching your portions, following all the “good” advice — yet the scale just won’t budge? You’re not alone. In this episode of More Than a Number, we dive into a real conversation I had with a new client (one that I have with people all the time!) about why “eating healthy” doesn’t automatically equal weight loss.

We’ll break down one of the most overlooked truths in nutrition: you can eat clean and still eat too much. Healthy foods still contain calories, and if we don’t have a sense of balance, we can easily drift into a surplus — even with the best intentions.

But this isn’t about restriction or perfection. It’s about awareness, balance, and strategy — knowing how to structure your meals so that your nutrition actually supports your goals and your satisfaction.

• Why “I eat healthy but can’t lose weight” is more common than you think

• The truth about calorie balance (and why it’s not as scary as it sounds)

• Sneaky “healthy” foods that may be sabotaging your progress — like nuts, avocado, and olive oil

• Why tracking can be helpful even temporarily to build awareness

• The PVC plate method — my simple framework for meal balance: Protein, Veg, Carb

• Five practical ways to reduce unintentional calorie surpluses without restriction:

  1. Increase lean proteins to stay full longer

  2. Add more fiber-rich foods, especially non-starchy veggies

  3. Include complex carbs (don’t fear them — just balance them!)

  4. Portion healthy fats like nuts, seeds, and avocado

  5. Eat in order: protein first, veggies next, carbs last

This episode is for anyone who’s frustrated by stalled progress and ready to finally understand why the “healthy” approach they’ve been taking hasn’t worked yet. You’ll walk away with tangible, doable strategies that don’t require counting every calorie — just a bit more awareness and a fresh way to structure your meals so you can feel satisfied and actually see results.

Healthy eating isn’t just about what you eat — it’s about how you eat, how much, and in what balance. When we align our daily habits with how our body actually works, results stop being random — and start being reliable.

🎧 Listen now to hear the full conversation, learn how to implement the PVC plate method, and discover small changes that can make a big difference in your progress.

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