Transformation Weight Control Podcast
Welcome to the weekly Transformation Weight Control Podcast!
We’ve been helping people lose weight for over 25 years. Before that, in the 44th year of my career, I’ve been deeply involved in creating and directing leading evidence-based, medically supervised weight loss programs and research at hospitals and clinics in New York City.
Our mission—with both TWC and this podcast—is to deliver the most up-to-date, trustworthy, and relevant information available. We all know that health and weight loss information online can be overwhelming and often unreliable. That won’t be the case here.
Together with my co-host Alex Tushinsky, we’ll speak with true experts in their fields. Our goal is to bring you accurate, evidence-based conversations you can trust—and that will help you make informed decisions for losing weight, keeping it off, and your health, just like what we’ve always done at TWC.
We’re excited to share this journey with you and are committed to bringing you nothing but the truth about what really works. If there’s a topic you’d like us to explore, let us know—we’re here for you.
We look forward to bringing these podcasts to you!
Rich Weil
Founder and Director,
Transformation Weight Control
Transformation Weight Control Podcast
Mindfulness, Weight Loss, and Preventing Regain
Episode 03: Mindfulness, Weight Loss, and Preventing Regain
In this episode, Alex and Rich engage with Dr. Megan Pietrucha to explore the intersection of mindfulness, weight loss, and mental health. They discuss the definition of mindfulness, its application in sports and everyday life, and the importance of self-compassion in overcoming judgment and shame. The conversation also delves into practical mindfulness techniques and how they can enhance performance and emotional regulation.
In this conversation, we explore the intricate relationship between mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional eating. They discuss the challenges of adopting a kinder approach to oneself, particularly in the context of food and exercise. The discussion delves into the neuroscience behind mindfulness practices, emphasizing the importance of letting go of rigid rules and fostering trust in one's decisions. The raisin exercise is highlighted as a practical tool for enhancing mindfulness in eating, ultimately leading to greater emotional resilience and improved relationships with food and body image.
The 4-Week Mindfulness Workshop:
https://transformationweightcontrol.com/our-webinars-exercise-classes/
Eating Mindfully by Susan Alberts, Lilian Cheung, Dsc RD
Mindless Eating by Brian Wansink
A Guide to Rational Living by Albert Ellis, Robert A. Harper, and Melvin Powers
Megan’s website: https://www.drpietrucha.com/
Rich Weil: rich@transformationweightcontrol.com
www.transformationweightcontrol.com
For the video version of this podcast, visit: https://www.youtube.com/@TransformationWeightControl/videos
