Wellness for Real Life Podcast

Oops, I Overdid It—Now What?

Lauren & Marci Season 1 Episode 35

Episode Summary

In this episode, Lauren and Marci dive into how to bounce back when life (or lunch) goes sideways. They’re talking real-world strategies for getting back on track with nutrition—like setting up your environment for success, using intentional pauses, and handling cravings without guilt.

 

Expect a mix of light-hearted laughs and meaningful mindset shifts. This is the episode to save for the next time you find yourself overindulging and wondering, “Now what?”

 

Timestamps

  • 00:06 – Lauren gets her colors done: discovering she’s a soft autumn
  • 01:20 – Palette talk, black substitutes, and gold vs. rose gold
  • 03:20 – Color consulting: makeup, hair, and rediscovering confidence
  • 05:03 – Easter recap: Marci’s perfectionist cake-baking saga
  • 07:00 – Three carrot cakes later… perfection still chased
  • 26:00 – Managing food environments and candy boundaries
  • 28:00 – Grocery delivery, environment hacks & bouncing back
  • 31:00 – Understanding sugar cravings: more than willpower
  • 34:00 – Pausing before reaching for food: "surfing the urge"
  • 36:00 – Mindset, momentum & not making one decision mean more
  • 38:00 – Shame, reflection, and the curious paradox of self-acceptance
  • 41:00 – Final thoughts: What’s the next right action?

 

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