Half Size Me
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
A weekly weight loss podcast. Half Size Me helps you achieve weight loss and maintenance in a sustainable way… that works best for you!
Episodes
- “I Know What To Do… So Why Am I Not Losing Weight?” | HSM 744
In episode 744 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather and Val discuss common weight loss obstacles like tracking difficulties and inconsistency. They explore the psychological reasons behind resistance and offer practical strategies for meal pl…
- She Lost 100 Pounds… FOUR Times (Here’s What Finally Worked) | HSM 743
In this episode, Heather talks with Amanda about her journey of losing over 100 pounds four times. They discuss how focusing on weight maintenance led to lasting results, how Amanda broke the cycle of yo-yo dieting, and shifting towards su…
- On Again, Off Again? How to Stop the Diet Cycle & Get Consistent Results | HSM 742
In episode 742 of the Half Size Me Show, host Heather Robertson discusses with guest Sam how to overcome the cycle of dieting on and off. They cover strategies such as pre-logging food, managing unplanned events, and utilizing weekly avera…
- 65 Lbs Down: How Lily Reversed Diabetes, Fixed Her Liver & Beat Binge Eating | HSM 741
In episode 741 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather interviews Lily about her 65-pound weight loss. Lily shares how she reversed diabetes, normalized liver enzymes, and overcame binge eating by adopting a beginner
- Why You’re Starving at 4pm (And What to Do About It) | HSM 740
In episode 740 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather and Miryam discuss the biological reasons behind compensatory hunger, explaining how skipping meals earlier in the day can lead to overeating later. They suggest eating more protein in the m…
- How to Balance Special Dinners with Weight Loss (Without Sabotaging Your Progress) | HSM 739
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/d9V9s1aT61o In Episode 739 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks with Samantha about her struggle with external stressors, unpredictable schedules, and emotional eating. They also chat…
- Want to know how to save $$$ on groceries and stay healthy?
Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/E2F0v8tM7ls I used to spend over $2,000 a month on groceries for my family of five and we were STILL going over budget. Now I spend $1,200 and stick to it every single month. T…
- She Knew About the Lower Brain But Couldn’t Stop the Cycle | Half Size Me 738
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/xVQpc4ri_og In episode 738 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks with Ashley about how she was struggling to break the cycle of the problematic thinking and the stories we tell ourselv…
- The “Manic Negative Cheerleader” in Your Head: Kelly’s Story of Finding Peace | HSM 737
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/7641w5dIaKQ In Episode 737 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks with Kelly about how although she has been maintaining her weight successfully, she was still managing a lot of stress…
- “I Know What to Do — I Just Don’t Do It.” Sound Familiar?
Learn more and sign up at halfsizeme.com/success. If you've ever felt like your own mind is working against you — like Eleanor, who couldn't quiet her thoughts first thing in the morning, or Monica, who kept falling into the comparison tra…
- Why Her Brain Was Ruining Her Days Before Breakfast | HSM 736
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/GSP5ib40C9w In Episode 736 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks with Elanor about how her lower brain created worst-case stories from the very start of her day. Plus, they chat about:…
- How Monica Stopped Fear and Comparison from Derailing Her Weight Loss | HSM 735
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/X8Oi4ADjAuI In Episode 735 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks with Monica about the two breakthroughs that changed everything: catching herself in the middle of a comparison spiral…
- She Maintained 100 Lbs Lost — Then Life Fell Apart: How Brett Broke the Cycle | HSM Episode 734
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/oEB41S4Vyew In Episode 734 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks to Brett, who maintained over 100 pounds of weight loss for years, until grief, a medical diagnosis, and a new chronic…
- Reducing Stress and Decision Fatigue | From Sabotage to Success | Half Size Me Episode 733
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/xFTZrK76ivc In episode 733 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks to Kate about how overthinking, fear of making the “wrong” decision, and big life transitions—like becoming an empty n…
- How Overthinking & Decision Anxiety Led to Emotional Eating | Half Size Me 732
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/hIKZi9TYt50 In episode 732 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks to HSM Academy member Julie. They chat about: How to give herself permission to eat fun food. Why it's important to be…
- “What If I Gain It All Back?” Overcoming Weight Regain Fear & Scale Anxiety | HSM 731
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/hIKZi9TYt50 In episode 731 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather works with Julie on the fear of regaining weight, especially after successful weight loss with the help of medication. They…
- Emotional Eating & Food Scarcity: Why Holding Onto Food Keeps You Stuck | HSM 730
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/9pOd-GoIWCg In episode 730 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks to Ellie about emotional eating driven by food scarcity and fear of letting food go. They chat about: Why food scarcit…
- Why Weight Loss Isn’t Just About Food: Mindset, Thyroid Issues & Emotional Eating | HSM 729
WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://youtu.be/dGhO6LV8mAM In episode 729 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks with Rhonda, who is navigating thyroid disease, anemia, restrictive diets, and frustration with stalled weight loss. Th…
- Emotional Eating, Diabetes & Food Freedom: Elizabeth’s Weight Loss Mindset Shift | HSM 727
In episode 727 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks with Elizabeth, who opens up about emotional eating, type 2 diabetes, PCOS, and years of restrictive dieting. Plus, they chat about: -- breaking free from restrictive diet mentalities…
- How This Simple Technique Helped Christy Stop Overeating | HSM 726
In episode 726 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks with coaching client Christy, who shares how using a simple technique helped her uncover hidden habits around food, alcohol, and late-night overeating. Plus, they chat about: -- why p…
- Do Calories Actually Matter? | HSM 725
PODCAST PREMIUM In episode 725 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks with Pamela, who has struggled with her weight her entire life. She's tried many diets but keeps falling into the same binge-restrict cycle. Sound familiar? Sign up to…
- Reframing Your Thoughts and Making Changes: The Paper & Pencil Journal | HSM 724
In episode 724 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks with Jackie about how she had learned to utilize the paper & pencil journal. They also chat about: -- how to find areas for improvement -- how to reframe your mindset about this journ…
- Flashback Episode 107 | HSM 723
In episode 723 of The Half Size Me™ Show, we share a flashback episode with you: From the original episode 107, Heather interviews Caroline, who lost 150 pounds and wrote the book Half My Size: How I Ate To Lose 150 Pounds. In this episode…
- Major Life Changes and Binge Eating: A Pathway to Success | HSM 722
In episode 722 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks with Gay, who found success with binge eating once she focused on the paper and pencil journal (PPJ). They talk about: -- how to make the PPJ work best for you -- dealing with habits…
- Flashback Episode 106 | HSM 721
In episode 721 of The Half Size Me™ Show, we share a flashback episode with you: From the original episode 106, Heather interviews Brenda, who lost over 145 pounds! In this episode, Heather and Brenda talk about how Brenda learned to be th…
- Maintaining Weight Loss After Menopause: From Dieting to Freedom | HSM 720
In episode 720 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks with Kelly, who finally learned to stop the lose-gain cycle and maintain her weight for good. They chat about: how to maintain weight loss in your 60s moving beyond “diet rules” and pe…
- Flashback Episode 105 | HSM 719
In episode 719 of The Half Size Me™ Show, we share a flashback episode with you: From the original episode 105, Heather interviews Martha from Simple Nourished Living about sustainable weight loss without restrictive diets. In this episode…
- Losing Weight After 60: Overcoming Diet Cycles & Finding Food Peace | Half Size Me 718
In episode 718 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks with Colleen, a 62-year-old Academy member who proves it’s never too late to change your relationship with food. They chat about: -- how to lose weight and keep it off after 60 -- the…
- Flashback Episode 103 | HSM 717
In episode 717 of The Half Size Me™ Show, we share a flashback episode with you! From the original episode 103, Heather chats with Josie, creator of the blog Yum Yucky. A mom of four, Josie shares how she lost 39 pounds, built healthy habi…
- Rethinking the “Shoulds”: Dropping Habits That Don’t Serve You | HSM 716
In episode 716 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks with Kelly, a former coaching client, current Academy member, and busy mom. Heather and Kelly chat about: --the benefits of reevaluating the "shoulds" in your life --how to figure out…
- Flashback Episode 102 | HSM 715
In episode 715 of The Half Size Me™ Show, we share a flashback episode with you: Episode 102 with John! In this episode, Heather and John discuss -- The moment John realized he needed to change after hitting 490 lbs -- How emotional awaren…
- Maintaining 100-Pound Weight Loss Through Menopause & Retirement (Kim’s 10-Year Update) | Episode 714
In episode 714 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather reconnects with Kim, who first shared her story in episode 183 after losing 100 pounds. Nearly 10 years later, Kim opens up about what it really takes to maintain long-term weight loss whil…
- Flashback Episode 101 | HSM 713
In episode 713 of The Half Size Me™ Show, we share a flashback episode with you: Episode 101 with Valerie! In this episode Heather and Valerie discuss: -- how Valerie improved her diet -- how Valerie is preparing for her triathlon -- what…
- How Melissa Broke Free from Emotional Eating & Built Tracking Consistency | Half Size Me 712
In episode 712 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather works with Melissa, who has struggled for years with consistency, emotional eating, and tracking her food. They also chat about: -- why grief and life changes can trigger old food habits --…
- Why Most Diets Fail — and How Protein Leverage Fixes It | Dr. Ted Naiman Interview | HSM 710
In episode 710 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks with Dr. Ted Naiman about how focusing on protein and nutrient density can help you finally escape the yo-yo dieting trap. They also talk about: -- the science behind protein leverage…
- From Sabotage To Success: From Binge Eating to Food Freedom | HSM 709
In episode 709 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks with Terry about her journey from decades of binge eating to finally finding peace with food. They also chat about: how Terry went from bingeing almost daily to just a handful of time…
- From Sabotage To Success: Erin’s Vacation Mindset Fix and Letting Go of Guilt | HSM 708
In episode 708 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather shares an interview with Erin from the recent "From Sabotage to Success" small-group workshop. In this conversation, Erin shares: -- how learning about the lower brain created massive chang…
- From Sabotage to Success: Laurie on Letting Go of Cake & Ice Cream (and Other Old Stories) | HSM 707
In episode 707 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather shares an interview with Laurie from the recent "From Sabotage to Success" small-group workshop. Laurie shares how she moved past feeling stuck in her weight loss journey by identifying and…
- From Sabotage to Success: How to Stop Living in Chaos | HSM 706
In episode 706 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather shares an interview with Lili from the recent "From Sabotage to Success" small-group workshop. Lili shares how she learned to observe her anxious thoughts and stop letting them control her…
- From Sabotage To Success: Yo-Yo Dieting and Habit Loops | HSM 705
In episode 705 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather shares an interview with Charlene from the recent "From Sabotage to Success" small-group workshop. Charlene explains how she learned to separate herself from her inner "voice" and challenge…
- From Thought to Action | HSM 704
In episode 704 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather shares an interview with Kristy, who was part of the "From Sabotage to Success" small-group workshop. Kristy shares how she learned to delve into her mindset to change her relationship with…
- Breaking the All-or-Nothing Cycle | HSM 702
In episode 702 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks with Candy about navigating the "all or nothing" mentality and finding ways to stay on track with weight loss. They also chat about: -- how tracking can provide valuable data for maki…
- Rediscovering You: Parenthood, Habits, and Self-Worth | HSM 700
In episode 700 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather and Gina discuss learning to rediscover yourself and the necessity of restructuring life after parenthood. They also chat about: --rebuilding habits, self-esteem, and self-worth over time -…
- Balancing Life, Work, and Wellness | HSM 698
In episode 698 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather chats with Amy, who’s learning to rebuild her routine after some major life changes. They also chat about: -- how she uses a daily food plan spreadsheet to regain structure -- how to build…
- When Anxiety Fuels Overeating | HSM 696
In episode 696 of the Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks with Charlotte, who shares her story of emotional eating and navigating postpartum habits after a recent pregnancy. They also chat about: -- strategies Charlotte can use to reduce gra…
- Managing Your Mindset After Setbacks | HSM 694
In episode 694 of the Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks with Lili about how her journey with weight loss has evolved through different stages of her life, including her recent experience with gastric bypass surgery and the mindset shifts s…
- Working With—Not Against—Your Brain in a Weight Loss Journey | HSM 692
In episode 692 of the Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks with Diya about finding consistency in her weight maintenance journey after years of navigating binge eating and burnout. They also chat about: – using monthly calorie and weight aver…
- How Megan Lost 100 Pounds and Gained Confidence and Clarity | HSM 690
In episode 690 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks with Megan, who lost 100 pounds in 2018–2019 and shares how her journey has evolved into helping others navigate their own. They also chat about: -- why developing food freedom—not re…
- What to Do When You Are Not Losing Weight | HSM 688
In episode 688 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks about what to do when you are not losing weight. She shares helpful information about: -- how to get out of a weight-loss plateau -- what to do if you feel stuck in your weight loss -…
- Real Talk on Fat Loss, Medication, and Long-Term Results with Lyle McDonald | HSM 686
In episode 686 of the Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks with author and body recomposition expert Lyle McDonald about his new book, The GLP-1 Solution: A Complete Program to Maximize Your Weight and Fat Loss Results. They also chat about:-…