Losing Weight to Gain Control

Losing Weight to Gain Control

This podcast is meant to inspire you to begin or continue on your weight loss journey. If you've had enough of the yo-yo effect with your weight, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Gwen Alexander, she shares with you the steps she took to lose 70 pounds in a way she could sustain for a lifetime not a short time. It's what she calls "The Maintenance Mindset." She wants to help you to take action to take control of your weight and your life. Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: The Gwen Alexander Twitter:@TheGwen1685 Disclaimer: Gwen is not a medical doctor, nurse or health professional. You should talk to your doctor, nurse or health professional before you begin any weight loss/maintenance or exercise program. The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only.

Episodes

July 22, 2019 12 mins
Water is essential to keeping our bodies in good shape.  Are you getting enough to stay hydrated?  In today’s episode, Gwen explains why it’s so important that we drink enough water and what can happen if you don’t get enough of it. http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast...
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Life can be challenging.  Sometimes we just need someone to say you can make it.  In today's episode, Gwen shares what she has been struggling with to encourage you on your journey.   http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The host of...
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July 14, 2019 8 mins
Life can be challenging.  Sometimes we just need someone to say you can make it.  In today's episode, Gwen shares what she has been struggling with to encourage you on your journey.   http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only.  The host of...
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July 5, 2019 12 mins
Do you have F.O.G.?  That is Fear Of Gym.  How many times have you let fear hold you back from beginning your fitness goals?  In today’s episode, Gwen shares how to overcome the fear of going to the gym to help you accomplish your fitness goals.  http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander  Disclaimer: The information provided ...
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June 23, 2019 10 mins
The definition of a team is “a group of people that come together to achieve a common goal.” On your weight loss journey, there is a team you need to help you reach your goal and maintain it. In today’s episode, Gwen explains how to build you Support Dream Team to reach your weight loss goals. http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwen...
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June 8, 2019 10 mins
Life changes. It never stays the same. Just when you think you have things figured out it’s time to adjust again. In today’s episode, Gwen talks about adjusting your food and exercise plans as your life changes. http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational...
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May 12, 2019 15 mins
Do you keep track of the calories you drink? You could be drinking as many calories as you are eating. In today’s episode, Gwen covers how calories from what you drink can add up and sabotage your progress. http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informationa...
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May 12, 2019 15 mins
Do you keep track of the calories you drink? You could be drinking as many calories as you are eating. In today’s episode, Gwen covers how calories from what you drink can add up and sabotage your progress. http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purp...
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May 12, 2019 15 mins
Do you keep track of the calories you drink? You could be drinking as many calories as you are eating. In today’s episode, Gwen covers how calories from what you drink can add up and sabotage your progress. http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informationa...
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May 4, 2019 10 mins
The invisible fat is just as hard to carry and lose as the physical fat. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how the invisible fat can still be there even after losing the physical weight. Losing the invisible weight is just as important as losing the physical weight. http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander Disclaimer: The info...
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May 4, 2019 10 mins
The invisible fat is just as hard to carry and lose as the physical fat. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how the invisible fat can still be there even after losing the physical weight. Losing the invisible weight is just as important as losing the physical weight. http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander Disclaimer: The...
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April 30, 2019 9 mins
Have you heard of the 80-20 rule? How “good” do you need to be with your food plan? In today’s episode of the podcast, Gwen talks about the Rule of 80-20 and how she started with the Rule of 90-10 for her food plan. Listen to learn how to figure out your food percentage for your life. http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenale...
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April 30, 2019 9 mins
Have you heard of the 80-20 rule? How “good” do you need to be with your food plan? In today’s episode of the podcast, Gwen talks about the Rule of 80-20 and how she started with the Rule of 90-10 for her food plan. Listen to learn how to figure out your food percentage for your life. http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenale...
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April 30, 2019 9 mins
Have you heard of the 80-20 rule?  How “good” do you need to be with your food plan?  In today’s episode of the podcast, Gwen talks about the Rule of 80-20 and how she started with the Rule of 90-10 for her food plan.  Listen to learn how to figure out your food percentage for your life.  http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexa...
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April 14, 2019 13 mins
Do you feel like it is selfish to spend money on yourself? Do you invest in yourself at all? In today’s episode, Gwen talks finance to help you reach your weight loss goals. Losing Weight to Gain Control isn’t just about getting your food under control; it’s about getting your life under control also. http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest...
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April 13, 2019 13 mins
Do you feel like it is selfish to spend money on yourself? Do you invest in yourself at all? In today’s episode, Gwen talks finance to help you reach your weight loss goals. Losing Weight to Gain Control isn’t just about getting your food under control; it’s about getting your life under control also. http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest...
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April 13, 2019 13 mins
Do you feel like it is selfish to spend money on yourself?  Do you invest in yourself at all?  In today’s episode, Gwen talks finance to help you reach your weight loss goals.  Losing Weight to Gain Control isn’t just about getting your food under control; it’s about getting your life under control also. http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest....
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April 6, 2019 13 mins
No one wants to fail. When we are trying something new, there will be trial and error during the process. How do you handle this when losing weight? In today’s episode, Gwen shares how to work through the weight loss process when things seem to not go the way you want them to. http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander ...
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April 6, 2019 13 mins
No one wants to fail.  When we are trying something new, there will be trial and error during the process.  How do you handle this when losing weight?  In today’s episode, Gwen shares how to work through the weight loss process when things seem to not go the way you want them to.  http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander Dis...
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March 9, 2019 12 mins
What do you do when there are extra bills to pay, deadlines at work to meet and sickness you are dealing with? How do you stay on your food and exercise plan when real life is happening to you? In today’s episode, Gwen shares how life can get in the way of your weight loss/maintenance goals and how to deal with them. http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http:...
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