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#36- How To Lose Weight - Optimize Your Weight Loss, Custom Macronutrient Ratios For Huge Weight Loss Results [Series: Episode 7]

Learn how macro tracking for weight loss can help busy moms optimize nutrition, increase protein intake, and stay within a calorie deficit. In this episode of Simple Weight Loss for Busy Moms, weight loss coach Amanda Ford explains what macros are (protein, carbs, and fats), why people track them, and how to review your macros in Cronometer. You’ll also learn simple starting macro ratios, FDA guideline recommendations, and why prioritizing protein can improve satiety, energy, and fat loss results—all while keeping weight loss sustainable for a busy mom lifestyle.

YOU ALSO MAY LIKE:

👀#17- MUST KNOW NUTRITION VOCABULARY FOR WEIGHT LOSS [PART 1]: https://youtu.be/T8MBA9kbQxg

👀#18 - MUST KNOW NUTRITION MATH TO START LOSING WEIGHT NOW!: https://youtu.be/Zgj-Lhl1hVA

👀#24 - WEEKLY WEIGHT LOSS JOURNAL PROMPTS TO LEAD YOU TO SUCCESS:

https://youtu.be/34rW_atRb9A

👀#32 - HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT - WEEKLY PROGRESS ASSESSMENTS [SERIES EPISODE 3]: https://youtu.be/Zgj-Lhl1hVA

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MEAL PLANNING TEAMPLATE DOWNLOAD HERE: https://the-health-hobby.kit.com/7e89f219f9

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#35- How To Lose Weight - How To Meal Plan, Prioritize Protein and Fiber, Stop Feeling Deprived On Your Weight Loss Journey, Personalized Weight Loss Meal Planning [Series: Episode 6]

In this episode, you’ll learn a simple strategy for building your own weight-loss meal plan that actually fits your life. Instead of following trendy plans, you’ll focus on creating a routine you can stick to while staying within your calorie budget. Amanda walks through the Protein Pillar strategy—a practical way to structure meals by prioritizing protein first, then adding fiber-rich foods, and finally filling in the rest. You’ll also learn why adherence is the real key to results and how to start designing a meal plan that keeps you full, satisfied, and consistent.

We’ll cover:

0:00 Intro

5:04 Two Major Goals For Creating Your Customized Meal Plan For Weight Loss

9:33 Your Weight Loss Nutrition Success Mindset

16:17 How To Build A High Protein Meal Plan For Weight Loss

16:27 Free Meal Planning Template [Download Note, Link Below]

18:08 Nutrition Math→ Episode here:

19:10 Protein Pillar Meal Planning Strategy

19:30 The Two Queens of Weight Loss Meal Planning- Protein & Fiber

22:38 What Is Considered A High Protein Food?

24:35 Protein Source Food Selection Inspiration

33:10 Protein Pillar Meal Plan Example

33:43 How To Avoid Undereating

42:42 Fiber Intake For Weight Loss & Healthy Lifestyle

53:42 Recommended Portion Sizes For Each Food Type On Your Meal Plan

57:57 Tip For Drafting Your Very First Meal Plan For Weight Loss

1:00:45 How To Get Personalized Weight Loss Coaching With Amanda

YOU ALSO MAY LIKE:

👀#14- Transform Your Weight Loss with One Powerful Word - CONSISTENCY: https://youtu.be/HpnRADL-fUs

👀#18 - MUST KNOW NUTRITION MATH TO START LOSING WEIGHT NOW!: https://youtu.be/Zgj-Lhl1hVA

👀#19 - WHAT TO EAT FOR WEIGHT LOSS [PART 3]: https://youtu.be/WjPZ0atAcCU

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⭐️ MEAL PLANNING TEMPLATE DOWNLOAD HERE: https://the-health-hobby.kit.com/7e89f219f9

✨ Bookmark this episode and come back to it every week.

📩 Have questions? Email me at hello@thehealthhobby.com

💬 Watching on YouTube? Drop your questions in the comments!

🎧 Make sure you’re following the podcast and subscribed to my YouTube channel so you don’t miss an episode!

I’m so proud of you for showing up and doing this work.

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Episode 5: HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT – CALORIE BUDGET, FOOD SELECTION, AND PORTION CONTROL

If you’ve ever wondered how to actually make your calorie budget work for you — not against you — this episode breaks it down in a practical, real-life way.

Today we’re talking about food selection and portion control through the lens of smart calorie management. Because weight loss isn’t just about eating less… it’s about using your calories wisely so you stay satisfied, nourished, and consistent.

You’ll learn how to get the biggest “bang for your calorie buck,” make smarter swaps without giving up foods you love, and understand why portion awareness is one of the most powerful tools for sustainable weight loss.

This lesson helps you move from guessing… to intentional eating.

🙋🏻‍♀️ NEW TO THE HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT SERIES? START HERE⬇️

#30- How to Lose Weight | GET STARTED NOW! Introduction & Weight Loss Checklist

👀 EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:

• 🎧#18 - MUST KNOW NUTRITION Math for Weight Loss [PART 2]
• 🎧#20 - THE POWER OF CALORIE TRACKING for Weight Loss [PART 4]

📩 Have questions? Email me at hello@thehealthhobby.com

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🎧 Make sure you’re following the podcast and subscribed to my YouTube channel so you don’t miss the next lesson - MACROS & MEAL PLANNING

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Episode 4: WEIGHT LOSS MADE SIMPLE – NUTRITION FOR WEIGHT LOSS JUMP START FOR BUSY MOMS

If you’re a busy mom who wants to lose weight but feels overwhelmed by food rules, meal plans, and diet noise… this episode is where things finally start to make sense.

In this lesson, we begin your first real nutrition system for weight loss. Not a diet. Not a reset. Not a 30-day plan.
But a sustainable, repeatable way to eat that supports fat loss, energy, and consistency.

This episode is part of my How to Lose Weight coaching series, where I walk you through the exact same steps I use with my 1:1 clients. Each lesson builds on the last — and this one is all about learning how to eat with intention instead of confusion.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
• Use calorie tracking the right way for weight loss
• Set up your custom calorie budget with the Cronometer app
• Understand what a calorie deficit really means
• Start tracking food without judgment or perfection
• Build a simple snack prep routine that works in real life
• Increase hydration in a realistic, sustainable way

This is where weight loss actually starts to work — not from cutting foods, but from understanding how your body uses energy and learning how to guide it.

Your focus this week is not eating “perfect.”
It’s building awareness.
It’s learning the system.
It’s creating habits you can actually keep.

If you’ve ever said:
“I know what to do but I don’t do it,”
or
“I start strong and then fall off,”

This episode will show you how to build structure without burnout.

🎧 Press play and let’s start building your smart nutrition routine for real life.

📩 Have questions? Email me at hello@thehealthhobby.com

💬 Watching on YouTube? Drop your questions in the comments!
🎧 Make sure you’re following the podcast and subscribed to my YouTube channel so you don’t miss the next lesson - FOOD SELECTION, MEAL PREP

I’m so proud of you for showing up and doing this work.

👀 #17 - MUST KNOW NUTRITION Vocabulary for Weight Loss [PART 1]: https://youtu.be/T8MBA9kbQxg

👀 #20 - THE POWER OF CALORIE TRACKING for Weight Loss [PART 4]: https://youtu.be/Ij2Yr_Lz3pw

👀 Cronometer App: https://cronometer.com/index.html

👀 Bathroom Scale: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJX4B216?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1

00:00 - Simple Weight Loss for Busy Moms: Podcast Welcome & Real Strategies

00:58 - Week 2 Nutrition Basics: How to Lose Weight for Busy Moms

02:30 - Calorie Deficit Explained: #1 Key to Weight Loss Without Starving

05:45 - Strength Training for Moms: Build Muscle, Boost Metabolism & Get Toned

09:20 - Smart Nutrition Mindset: Patient Weight Loss Tips for Overwhelmed Moms

14:54 - Cronometer App Setup: Best Calorie Tracking App for Beginners & Moms

19:00 - Custom Calorie Budget: Safe 0.5-1 lb/Week Weight Loss & Deficit Guide

24:30 - Track Weight & Progress Photos: Handle Fluctuations in Weight Loss Journey

28:15 - Track 3 Days of Food: Easy Calorie Tracking Habit for Busy Moms

33:40 - High Protein Snacks for Weight Loss: Simple Mini Meal Prep Ideas

39:20 - Hydration Tips for Moms: Drink More Water to Boost Energy & Lose Weight

45:00 - Weekly Nutrition Plan: Calorie Tracking, Snacks & Water for Lasting Results

53:54 - Final Thoughts: Weight Loss Motivation & Doctor Disclaimer for Moms

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Episode 3: Weekly Weight Loss Check-In – Coach Yourself to Real Results

Are you actually making progress with your weight loss… or just staying busy?
In this episode, I walk you through one of the most powerful tools you can use on your journey: your weekly self-check-in. This is where real awareness, confidence, and consistency are built.

This episode is designed to be saved and revisited every single week. Think of it as you coaching yourself — using the same questions and reflection process I use with my private clients.

We talk about why weight loss is truly a lifestyle shift, not a quick fix… and how small, honest improvements over time create massive change. You’ll learn how to reflect without shame, spot what’s working, and gently adjust what’s not — without burning out.

If you’re a busy mom who wants sustainable weight loss, more energy, and a healthier relationship with your body, this is a must-listen.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why weekly reflection is the key to lasting weight loss
• How to coach yourself like a pro (even if you’ve failed before)
• How to make progress without perfection
• Why slow and steady always wins
• How to build confidence through awareness

✨ Bookmark this episode and come back to it every week.

📩 Have questions? Email me at hello@thehealthhobby.com

💬 Watching on YouTube? Drop your questions in the comments!
🎧 Make sure you’re following the podcast and subscribed to my YouTube channel so you don’t miss the next lesson — where we start digging into nutrition for weight loss.

I’m so proud of you for showing up and doing this work.

👀 #28 - SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEIGHT LOSS RESULTS | IS YOUR DAILY SCROLL HOLDING YOU BACK?: https://youtu.be/div1pDXHqUU

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WEIGHT LOSS MADE SIMPLE – Step 1: Planning PART 2 OF 2

If you’ve been thinking, “This time has to be different,” this episode is for you.
In Step 1 of my Weight Loss Made Simple series, we’re starting where real, lasting weight loss begins: planning your life first, not another diet.

This episode walks busy moms through how to prepare for weight loss during the holidays (or any season) without overwhelm. You’ll learn how to map your schedule, build a realistic routine, and start moving forward now, so you don’t become part of the 80% who quit their goals within the first two weeks of January.

We’ll cover:

• Why planning is the foundation of sustainable weight loss
• How to build a routine and rhythm that actually fits your life
• Daily walking as your first non-negotiable habit
• What tools you need (and what can wait)
• How to track starting points without fear or judgment

This episode is the first coaching step in a slow-drip weight loss series, designed to help you build skills week by week—just like I would with a 1:1 client. No rushing. No skipping ahead. Just real progress.

👀HOW TO TAKE BODY MEASUREMENTS: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Bh_o7vPvUTQ

👀JOURNAL PROMPTS FOR HUGE WEIGHT LOSS RESULTS: https://youtu.be/34rW_atRb9A

WEIGHT LOSS MADE SIMPLE – Step 1: Planning PART 1 OF 2

If you’ve been thinking, “This time has to be different,” this episode is for you.
In Step 1 of my Weight Loss Made Simple series, we’re starting where real, lasting weight loss begins: planning your life first, not another diet.

This episode walks busy moms through how to prepare for weight loss during the holidays (or any season) without overwhelm. You’ll learn how to map your schedule, build a realistic routine, and start moving forward now, so you don’t become part of the 80% who quit their goals within the first two weeks of January.

We’ll cover:

• Why planning is the foundation of sustainable weight loss
• How to build a routine and rhythm that actually fits your life
• Daily walking as your first non-negotiable habit
• What tools you need (and what can wait)
• How to track starting points without fear or judgment

This episode is the first coaching step in a slow-drip weight loss series, designed to help you build skills week by week—just like I would with a 1:1 client. No rushing. No skipping ahead. Just real progress.

Are you wondering how alcohol fits into your weight loss goals—especially during party season?

In this episode, we break down alcohol calories, how alcohol affects weight loss, hunger, cravings, fat burning, and sleep, and why it can make holiday overeating so easy. You’ll also get simple healthy drink swaps and realistic holiday drinking tips so you can enjoy the season without derailing your progress. Perfect for busy moms who want to stay consistent and feel confident heading into the new year.

Cheers to enjoying the season and staying on track! 🥂

🎧 Your Next Listen: Episode #9- Health Holiday Survival Guide