136. If you’re saying “I need to lose the last 5 or 10#.” Listen to This.

Have you been saying, “I just need to lose the last 5 or 10 more pounds” for YEARS?

Maybe you've been saying it since your youngest was born. And now that baby is in elementary school. 😅

Those last 5 to 10 pounds can feel like a whole different ball game.

And before you start eating less, restricting or adding another workout, there are a few things I want you to know…

In this episode of the Nutrition for Mamas Podcast, we're talking about why those last few pounds can feel SO stubborn, the little habits that might be holding you back, and whether that goal weight is even worth chasing in the first place.

Here's what we're diving into:

✨ Where your "goal weight" actually came from (and if it makes sense in this season of life)

⚖️ Why the scale changes from day to day, even when you're doing everything right

🍪 The sneaky little things that add up, like finishing your kids' leftovers, snacking while cooking, fancy coffee drinks, and weekend eating that could be holding you back

📊 Why tracking what you eat for just 1–2 weeks can be a HUGE eye-opener

💪 Why progress is about SO much more than a number on the scale

💸 The price of getting super precise with your nutrition (and whether it's worth it for you right now)

🔁 Why reaching your goal weight is one thing, but maintaining it is a whole different story

Timestamps:

00:00 – Still trying to lose those last 5 pounds?

00:34 – Where did your goal weight come from?

01:54 – Why your weight changes every day

02:20 – Why I recommend a weight range instead of one number

02:50 – What nobody tells you about reaching your goal weight

04:07 – Finding your WHY beyond the scale

05:01 – Why the last 5–10 pounds feel harder

06:21 – The price of getting more precise

08:38 – Sneaky habits that can add up

09:58 – How weekends can impact your progress

11:56 – Why planning meals and snacks makes a difference

12:27 – Better ways to measure progress

13:21 – Why maintaining your results is the real challenge

14:52 – Deciding what's actually worth it to you

Here's what I really want you to take away from this episode:

You don't HAVE to chase a number just because it's been stuck in your head for years. It’s okay for goals to shift and change.

Maybe your goal is to feel stronger, have more energy, or finally feel good in your clothes again.

Maybe it requires you losing weight. But maybe getting there doesn't require losing another 5 pounds.

The goal is to build habits that help you feel your best AND fit into your real life as a busy mom.

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If this episode helped you, send it to another mom who needs the reminder that she doesn't need more willpower. She might just need a better system.

And remember, mama: you deserve to feel good again. ❤️

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