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Losing Weight without Losing Your Mind (formerly the More Mindful Podcast)

Welcome to the Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind Podcast (formerly, the More Mindful Podcast) — where we make weight loss sustainable (and dare I say, enjoyable?!) by changing how you think, instead of just changing what you eat.

Hi, I'm your host is Julia Lynch— your down-to-earth double-certified macro-nutrition coach, integrative health enthusiast, and fellow recovering "starting over every Monday" girl. I get it because I've been there: obsessing over every bite, working out twice a day, and still feeling like I was failing.

Here's what changed everything: I stopped expecting overly-restrictive diets to work for me (they don't!) and I started working with my brain and body, instead of against it.

Now, I help overwhelmed, high-achieving women (you know, the ones juggling EVERYTHING, while her inner perfectionist yaps away at her all day) lose weight without making it their full-time job or giving up Friday night pizza. What’s the point of losing weight if it makes you hate your life?

Through my Rooted Method, I combine mindful eating and macro tracking with practical nutrition hacks and the mindset shifts that actually stick, so you can finally stop the mental gymnastics around food and lose weight without the drama…

Each week, we're diving into real conversations about the thoughts keeping you stuck, simple nutrition strategies that work with your actual life, and tools to help you trust yourself around food again.

Because here's the thing—you don't need another meal plan. You need to stop believing that becoming “that healthy girl” is out of reach. Once you shift your mindset to believe it IS possible, I promise you things will start falling into place. And this podcast is your gateway there.

Head to eatmorewithjulia.com to apply to work with Julia. You can follow her on Instagram at @eatmorewithjulia.

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Losing Weight without Losing Your Mind (formerly the More Mindful Podcast)

S3, E11: Stop making excuses on your weight loss journey with Kim Ritter (GUEST)

January 20, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 11

We all have excuses. The question is… which ones are actually holding you back?

In this episode of Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind, Julia is joined by fellow nutrition coach Kim Ritter for a candid conversation about the stories we tell ourselves on our health and weight-loss journeys. From “life is too busy” to chasing perfection, they unpack why excuses aren’t always the enemy but ignoring them might be.

Kim shares the pivotal moments that led her from a corporate career into coaching and together they explore the mindset shifts that make real, sustainable change possible. This episode isn’t about doing everything perfectly... it’s about doing something, even when motivation is low and life feels chaotic.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with starting (or restarting) your journey, this conversation might challenge you in exactly the way you need.

🍋 Apply for my 1:1 private coaching program (jump on the waitlist): HERE

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