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016 – The Half Size Me Podcast: Weight Loss Success Story – How Erin lost 90 pounds in a year and became a fit mama!

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016 - The Half Size Me Podcast: Weight Loss Success Story - How to lose 90 pounds in a year with Erin from FitMamaTraining.comIn this episode of The Half Size Me Podcast, Heather interviews Erin, who runs the site FitMamaTraining.com.

Erin lost 90 pounds in one year. She focused on being an athlete, not just on “getting thin.”

Like Heather, she loves working out with weights and what it can do for your body.

And in the intro segment, Heather challenges you to consider if all your relationships are helping you get healthy!

In this episode, you’ll learn

— what Erin suggests for ab exercises

— what to do when you can’t afford a gym membership

— how to deal with body image issues… you may need to get naked for this!

— and much more!

You can find out more about Erin at her site, FitMamaTraining.com!

Other links/resources mentioned in this episode:

About The Half Size Me Podcast

Heather lost 170 pounds (108 of it since starting Weight Watchers 18-months ago) and she did it all while having 3 children (all of them c-sections), developing two hernias, and battling a life-long addiction to food. Since achieving her goal weight, Heather has made it her mission to help other women, especially moms, realize they’re worth it too.

So, join Heather every week for The Half Size Me Podcast where she answers listener questions and interviews women who’ve learned that weight loss isn’t just about losing pounds, it’s about finding yourself. Submit your questions for the podcast by filling out the contact form here.

Theme music, “Walk Alone” by Jim Armstrong courtesy of MusicAlley.com.

 ***Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional and what works for her or her guests may, or may not, work for you. So, please be sure to talk with your doctor, dietician, or a health professional when seeking advice on your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.

 

015 – The Half Size Me Podcast: Making Your Health And Fitness A Priority With Alyson From ‘Proud To Be A Fit Mom’

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015 - The Half Size Me Podcast: Making Your Weight Loss A Priority with Alyson from Proud To Be A Fit MomIn this episode of The Half Size Me Podcast, Heather interviews Alyson, who runs the site Proud To Be A Fit Mom and has a degree in Kinesiology (sports medicine).

She’s a former personal trainer and fitness instructor who is currently training for a marathon.

As the mother of four young children, she shares many helpful ideas on taking care of yourself and why it’s so important to make your health, fitness, and weight loss a top priority.

In this episode, you’ll learn

— which exercise is best for weight loss

— about great post-workout shakes

— why you can GAIN weight from long workouts

— and much more!

You can find out more about Alyson at her site, Proud To Be A Fit Mom!

Other links/resources mentioned in this episode:

About The Half Size Me Podcast

Heather lost 170 pounds (108 of it since starting Weight Watchers 18-months ago) and she did it all while having 3 children (all of them c-sections), developing two hernias, and battling a life-long addiction to food. Since achieving her goal weight, Heather has made it her mission to help other women, especially moms, realize they’re worth it too.

So, join Heather every week for The Half Size Me Podcast where she answers listener questions and interviews women who’ve learned that weight loss isn’t just about losing pounds, it’s about finding yourself. Submit your questions for the podcast by filling out the contact form here.

Theme music, “Walk Alone” by Jim Armstrong courtesy of MusicAlley.com.

***Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional and what works for her may, or may not work for you. So, please be sure to talk with your doctor, dietician, or a health professional when seeking advice on your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.

014 – The Half Size Podcast: Healthy Cooking Ideas with Bianca from Finger Lickin’ Kitchen!

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Bianca from Finger Lickin' Kitchen!On this episode of The Half Size Me Podcast, Heather interviews Bianca, a healthy-cooking blogger who is all about “making food that tastes great and that’s great for you too!”

Bianca also hosts a fantastic Web-series cooking show called “Finger Lickin’ Kitchen with Bianca Sams” that’s available on both her site and YouTube channel.

She provides fast, easy, low-cost recipes for delicious and healthy foods you, and your family will love!

In this episode, you’ll learn

— how to focus on the big picture when thinking about your weight gain versus your weight loss (click here to calculate your own weight gain vs. weight loss using Heather’s formula)

— how to sneak veggie in to foods you (and your family) love

— how to cook “in bulk” to save time and create future, ready-made meals

— and much more!

You can find out more about Bianca at her site, Finger Lickin’ Kitchen!

Below you’ll also find some helpful links for recipes, low-cost cooking appliances, and other tips and tools:

Recipes (links from Finger Lickin’ Kitchen):

Websites for lower prices

  • ecost.com
  • overstock.com
  • amazon.com
  • bizrate – – and similar search engines to compare prices
  • ebay
  • craigslist — I have found LOTS of expensive items this way of barely used items
  • Stores like Tuesday Morning, Costco, BJs, Sam’s Club, BigLots, etc — I have found great finds in these places.

Tips/tools mentioned

  • ice cube trays/muffin tins/ small tuperware
  • freezer bags
  • immersion blender
  • rice cooker
  • food processor

About The Half Size Me Podcast

Heather lost 170 pounds (108 of it since starting Weight Watchers 18-months ago) and she did it all while having 3 children (all of them c-sections), developing two hernias, and battling a life-long addiction to food. Since achieving her goal weight, Heather has made it her mission to help other women, especially moms, realize they’re worth it too.

So, join Heather every week for The Half Size Me Podcast where she answers listener questions and interviews women who’ve learned that weight loss isn’t just about losing pounds, it’s about finding yourself. Submit your questions for the podcast by filling out the contact form here.

Theme music, “Walk Alone” by Jim Armstrong courtesy of MusicAlley.com.

***Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional and what works for her may, or may not work for you. So, please be sure to talk with your doctor, dietician, or a health professional when seeking advice on your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.

013 – The Half Size Me Podcast: Weight Loss Success Story with Colleen from TheFitBee.com

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013 - The Half Size Me Podcast: Weight Loss Success Story with Colleen from The Blog Bee FitOn this episode of The Half Size Me Podcast, Heather interviews Colleen, a mother who has turned her passions for healthy living, running, and lifestyle change into a successful blog, The Fit Bee. Her story of losing over 120 pounds and becoming a successful marathon runner will leave you inspired and motivated!

In this interview, you’ll hear about

— how the Paleo Diet and Weight Watchers can work together

— how Colleen improved her running by removing gluten from her diet

— how Colleen deal with people who are critical of lifestyle change

— plus-sized pregnancy

— and much more!

You can find out more about Colleen at her blog, The Fit Bee!

About The Half Size Me Podcast

Heather lost 170 pounds (108 of it since starting Weight Watchers 18-months ago) and she did it all while having 3 children (all of them c-sections), developing two hernias, and battling a life-long addiction to food. Since achieving her goal weight, Heather has made it her mission to help other women, especially moms, realize they’re worth it too.

So, join Heather every week for The Half Size Me Podcast where she answers listener questions and interviews women who’ve learned that weight loss isn’t just about losing pounds, it’s about finding yourself. Submit your questions for the podcast by filling out the contact form here.

Theme music, “Walk Alone” by Jim Armstrong courtesy of MusicAlley.com.

***Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional and what works for her may, or may not work for you. So, please be sure to talk with your doctor, dietician, or a health professional when seeking advice on your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.

012 – The Half Size Me Podcast: Snack Girl Shares Healthy Snack Ideas for You and Your Family

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Lisa from Snack-Girl.comOn this episode of The Half Size Me Podcast, Heather interviews Lisa Cain, who runs the healthy snack and recipe site, Snack-Girl.com!

Lisa shares some fantastic ideas for low-cost, and healthy snacks for you and your family to enjoy.

In this interview, you’ll hear

— how to deal with binge eating and gaining weight

— how to get (or make) low-cost, healthy snacks with Lisa from Snack-Girl.com

— how Heather gained 21 pounds in 17 weeks while losing weight(!)

— and much more!

You can find out more about Lisa at Snack-Girl.com

To order the book, Ending the Food Fight, that Lisa mentions in this week’s episode, click the link below:

(The above link is an Amazon Affiliate link. By ordering your book through these links, I’ll receive a small commission from Amazon that helps support this site.)

About The Half Size Me Podcast

Heather lost 170 pounds (108 of it since starting Weight Watchers 18-months ago) and she did it all while having 3 children (all of them c-sections), developing two hernias, and battling a life-long addiction to food. Since achieving her goal weight, Heather has made it her mission to help other women, especially moms, realize they’re worth it too.

So, join Heather every week for The Half Size Me Podcast where she answers listener questions and interviews women who’ve learned that weight loss isn’t just about losing pounds, it’s about finding yourself. Submit your questions for the podcast by filling out the contact form. Click here to access the contact form.

Theme music, “Walk Alone” by Jim Armstrong courtesy of MusicAlley.com.

Heather is not a doctor, nurse, nutritionist, or certified health professional. All content presented on HalfSizeMe.com and The Half Size Me Podcast is meant for informational purposes only. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, nutritionist, or a health professional when seeking advice on your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan.