Dig Deep, Reach High l March 17th, 2025

Nacho' (Not Your) Typical Weight Loss Plan

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Episode Overview:

In this episode, Nicole reveals how you can still enjoy your favorite comfort foods—like nachos, enchiladas, or burritos—while reaching your weight loss goals. Drawing from her personal journey of post-baby transformation, she shows that weight loss isn’t about sacrifice, but about mindful choices and embracing the power of transformation. Learn how to balance indulgence with nutrition through practical, science-backed strategies and a positive, stress-free mindset.

What You’ll Discover:

• Imagine savoring nachos or your favorite comfort food while still achieving your weight loss goals. Nicole shares how after her second child, she refused to give up the foods that brought her joy. Instead, she found a way to enjoy them—by making them a part of her science-backed, stress-free weight loss plan.

• In a world flooded with miracle diets and quick fixes, Nicole invites you to rethink weight loss as a natural transformation rather than punishment.

• Your body is an incredible energy transformer: every bite fuels movement, warmth, and cellular repair.

• Today’s conversation uncovers how a mindful approach, self-love, and controlled portions can lower stress and transform your relationship with food.

Key Lessons and Strategies:

• After the birth of her second child, Nicole faced the challenges of managing a busy household of five while recovering and reimagining her health journey.

• Unlike many “expert” diets that demand sacrifice, Nicole chose to support her emotional and physical recovery without giving up the comfort foods that reminded her of family and love.

• By measuring portions, listening to her body’s true cravings, and making gentle adjustments—like swapping to a high-quality cheese—she was able to enjoy her nachos and still reach her pre-baby weight, planning for it to be her last weight loss journey.

• Delve into the science of energy transformation through the lens of the first law of thermodynamics: energy is never lost, only transformed.

• Understand how your body converts food into various forms of energy—mechanical, thermal, and chemical—and how storing excess energy as fat is simply a natural process.

• Learn the importance of balancing calorie intake with your lifestyle needs, whether you’re running marathons or living the busy “house-mom” life.

• Nicole explains that portion control and mindful calorie choices aren’t about deprivation; they’re about transforming your relationship with food.

• Imagine your plate as a canvas where quality, balanced choices fuel your life rather than restrict it.

• By choosing higher-quality foods and making small, sustainable shifts, you honor both your short-term cravings and long-term goals, transforming the diet mindset into one of empowerment and self-respect.

Actionable Takeaways:

• Practice Mindful Portioning:

  • Measure your portions using tools like the Magic Plate Handout or apps such as MyFitnessPal to guide your intake without obsession.

• Embrace Higher-Quality Calories:

  • Upgrade your food choices by selecting nutrient-dense alternatives that satisfy both taste and health.

• Celebrate Your Body’s Transformation:

  • Recognize that every mindful bite is a step toward a healthier, happier you.

• Join a Supportive Community:

  • Connect with others through our community challenges and resources to keep you motivated and accountable.Identify Your Refreshers:

  • Make a “refreshment list” of activities that naturally lift your spirits—be it dancing, reading, drawing, or simply enjoying a quiet moment.

    
    

  • ***Nicole invites you to jump to the Resource Shop and start your journey to refreshment at DigDeepReachHigh.com.

Resources:

• Ready to transform your relationship with food? Download our free Magic Plate Handout for portion control guidance

• Sign up for our 5-Day Intentional Eating Challenge.

• Share your journey on social media with the hashtag #TransformYourFuel.

• Visit DigDeepReachHigh.com for more resources, weekly tips, and community support.

Final Reflection & Challenge:

• Reflect on how every healthy choice, every measured bite, and every moment of self-compassion contributes to lasting transformation.

• Weight loss isn’t about punishment—it’s about aligning your energy with your goals, celebrating progress, and honoring your body’s natural ability to transform.

• If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a comment or review to inspire others on their journey.

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Coming Up Next...

Tune in next week as we unlock the true power behind intention. Discover how shifting your mindset about goals can lead to breakthrough results—and why the path you choose makes all the difference.

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• Website: DigDeepReachHigh.com

• Resources: Download the Magic Plate Handout for portion control guidance.

• Sign up for our 5-Day Intentional Eating Challenge.

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