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The Joyful Weight Loss Podcast

The Joyful Weight Loss Podcast

By Cris

Food and mealtimes are the heartbeat of most families. Physician and advanced weight loss coach Cris Berlingeri is no stranger to that as she even owns a bakery catering Hispanic flavors in Texas. She has learned how to still enjoy cooking, sharing, and eating the foods she loves while still losing permanently that extra weight she had carried for years. She is on a mission to teach you the tools that helped her so you can accomplish it too! If you are struggling to lose weight, tired of yo-yo dieting, and want to lose weight in a fun, delicious and simple way, this is the podcast for you!
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100. The effects of yo-yo dieting

The Joyful Weight Loss PodcastNov 03, 2023

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100. The effects of yo-yo dieting

100. The effects of yo-yo dieting

WE DID IT !!! Episode 100.

Nov 03, 202321:12
99. Why we feel addicted to certain foods

99. Why we feel addicted to certain foods

What is your go to snack? Are you a sugar person? We all feel addicted and run to a certain food. Today lets talk about why we feel that way.

Oct 13, 202329:15
98. 5 Things we can add to make weight-loss easier!

98. 5 Things we can add to make weight-loss easier!

Im really excited about this episode today! I want to give you 5 things you can add to help you with weight-loss!

Sep 29, 202318:26
97. How my brothers death, made me more alive

97. How my brothers death, made me more alive

This is a very honest and vulnerable conversation about my brothers death. I want to share how such a tragic moment helped shape me.

Sep 15, 202324:44
96. When we are in a hurry to lose weight

96. When we are in a hurry to lose weight

I find most people are in such a hurry to lose weight, they want to shed the 20 pounds like next week! Lets talk about that today on the podcast!

Sep 02, 202318:02
95. Finding True Rest

95. Finding True Rest

Feel tired? Burned out? Exhausted? This seems to be the mode we all find ourself in. Lets talk about it and adress it! LETS FIND TRUE REST TOGETHER!

Aug 18, 202324:07
94. You Need to be Yourself : My interview with Master Coach Judith Gaton

94. You Need to be Yourself : My interview with Master Coach Judith Gaton

You dont want to miss this interview I got to do with Master Coach Judith Gaton!

Jul 28, 202338:35
93. When Things Don't Go As Expected

93. When Things Don't Go As Expected

Ever feel lost, anxious, upset because things did not go as expected? That seems to be the case a lot more than we want to realize. Let's talk about it!

Jul 14, 202320:11
92. My Recovery from Eating Disorders

92. My Recovery from Eating Disorders

Got a special interview I was able to do, today for you on the podcast. I talk about recovering from my eating disorders. Its very personal, as I open up a bit about my bad eating habits and how I've been able to overcome!

Jun 30, 202327:21
91. Navigating Weight Management with our Children

91. Navigating Weight Management with our Children

Navigating weight loss can be very hard for us, how we navigate it, how we deal with it. Now imagine doing that with our children. Let's talk about that today!

Jun 16, 202349:53
90. My Child was Called "Fat"

90. My Child was Called "Fat"

As parents, we want to protect our kids, we want them to be safe and healthy. What happens when someone calls your child "fat." Today I want to help us, tackle that issue in a healthy way as parents on our weight-loss journey.

Jun 02, 202320:32
89. Weight-Loss Medication
May 19, 202315:21
88. How To Do "All The Things" and Not Burn Out

88. How To Do "All The Things" and Not Burn Out

BURN OUT IS SO REAL! Trying to balance work, home, personal life, and the checkbook. If we are not careful we can crash in burn-out. Lets talk about being able to handle everything on our plate and not burn out while on this weight-loss journey.

May 05, 202330:14
87. How to Find Food Peace & Freedom

87. How to Find Food Peace & Freedom

When we are on this food journey, one of the things I want for us, is to be happy with who we are. Yes, we want to lose weight, yes we want to be healthy but if you cannot find peace and freedom now, you wont find peace and freedom losing 20 pounds. Let's talk about that today!

Apr 21, 202334:24
86. Let’s Be Honest

86. Let’s Be Honest

Honesty! Let’s have a little chat. Let’s have a truth total today about our journey together.


Apr 03, 202318:28
85. How I Break Free from the Restrict-Binge Cycle

85. How I Break Free from the Restrict-Binge Cycle

This is especial episode, where I share an interview I did on another podcast! If you like it share it. We discuss restrict-binge eating cycles. 

Mar 10, 202330:41
84. HOW AMY LOST 75 POUNDS

84. HOW AMY LOST 75 POUNDS

This week on the podcast we have a wonderful interview with Amy! She talks to us about her journey of weight loss and how she managed to lose 75 pounds!

Feb 24, 202329:49
83. Why we get stuck in indecision and how to overcome it.

83. Why we get stuck in indecision and how to overcome it.

Sometimes we fear making a decision…we debate what’s the “right” vs “wrong” decision and we stay in that circle not aware that by not making a decision you are actually deciding to stay the same! But our power is in deciding on purpose! In this episode you will learn how to get unstuck from indecision.
Feb 09, 202322:16
82. New Years Resolution

82. New Years Resolution

2023 is here and in FULL SWING! Lets talk about keeping the goals we want and how on this weight-loss journey. 

Jan 20, 202317:49
81. The Best Decision of 2022

81. The Best Decision of 2022

We’re closing out the year on the podcast! Can’t wait for you to listen into the last podcast of the year! We did it. Another year. 

Dec 29, 202217:46
80. How to Handle Food Pushers

80. How to Handle Food Pushers

It’s the holiday!! You ready for the rush. The crazy uncle. The food! Glorious food that your family is trying to force you to eat. Let’s figure out a game plan so you don’t over eat and have a fun time with your family. 

Dec 22, 202219:42
79. How to Create a More Enjoyable Marriage: A conversation with Maggie Reyes

79. How to Create a More Enjoyable Marriage: A conversation with Maggie Reyes

We have a  wonderful conversation today, with marriage coach Maggie Reyes! 

Dec 15, 202242:55
78. What You Need to Achieve Your Goals

78. What You Need to Achieve Your Goals

I want you to be  successful! I want you to teach yo your goals! let’s chat about what it will take to  achieve your goals! o 

Dec 08, 202221:34
77. Keeping Your Routine During the Holidays

77. Keeping Your Routine During the Holidays

Creating healthy routine is so so important. Yet, when the holidays come we tend to get lost in the craziness and lose our routines. Let’s chat about how to not eat that happen this year! 

Dec 02, 202231:59
76. Post Thanksgiving Day Regret

76. Post Thanksgiving Day Regret

Its the big day! You eat so much. You get so full. You broke all your promises. Now what??

Nov 25, 202224:03
75. Learning to Rest without Quitting

75. Learning to Rest without Quitting

This is going to be a great one so buckle in! Rest. We all need it. We all want it. We either find rest, or rest will find us. Let’s talk about healthy ways to rest without giving up! 

Nov 17, 202214:22
74. The Cost Of Healthy Eating

74. The Cost Of Healthy Eating

$$$$ makes the world go round! Eating healthy can seem like such a big change, especially financially! Today lets chat about the cost of healthy eating, and I want to give you some tips on how to make better choices with your food financially. LETS GO! 

Nov 10, 202223:10
73. Circadian Rhythm and Your Health

73. Circadian Rhythm and Your Health

Patters and rhythms are a big deal in our day today life,  let’s chat about circadian rhythms and how it relates to your health. 

Nov 03, 202217:02
72. Quick Tips For Handling Halloween Candy

72. Quick Tips For Handling Halloween Candy

Have you picked out your Halloween outfit? A family costume? Let’s talk about all the sugar you’ll have at home on the 31st! 

Oct 27, 202218:43
71. What Would You Love?

71. What Would You Love?

Today, I want to talk about the difference between the things you like and the things you love? A lot of times we buy things, get things, or just waste time on things we just like, not even the things we love! Lets talk about that! 

Oct 20, 202217:55
70. Traveling and your weight - How to make it work

70. Traveling and your weight - How to make it work

Holidays are coming up! Any big plans? Let’s talk weight loss and traveling. 

Oct 14, 202222:54
69. Finding Peace During Pregnancy: A conversation with Dr. Emmie Strassberg

69. Finding Peace During Pregnancy: A conversation with Dr. Emmie Strassberg

This is a deep but very necessary conversation. Today I have special guest Dr Emmie Strassberg and she is going to talk to us about finding peace during pregnancy.  

Oct 06, 202239:44
68. When You Want To Be Healthy

68. When You Want To Be Healthy

Have you ever felt like trying to be healthy, has made you be unhealthy? LETS TALK ABOUT THAT! Lets get honest and raw about what it takes to be healthy! 

Sep 29, 202215:08
67. Practical Tips to Curve Down Hunger

67. Practical Tips to Curve Down Hunger

My goal in this podcast is to always give you practical advice on the weight-loss journey and today is no different. Buckle up as we talk about tips to Curve Down Hunger. 

Sep 23, 202223:60
66. What You Need To Know To Maintain Your Weight, PT II

66. What You Need To Know To Maintain Your Weight, PT II

Lets finish off where we left off last week! Sip your coffee, turn it up in your car, or put your airpods in. COME ON, LETS GO! 

Sep 16, 202231:24
65. What You Need To Know, To Maintain Your Weight. PART 1

65. What You Need To Know, To Maintain Your Weight. PART 1

On diets, you end up gaining back more weight that you lost! ISN'T THAT CRAZY!!! Lets chat today about how to lose weight, but also maintain that weight-loss! 

Sep 08, 202231:13
64. How To Become More Confident

64. How To Become More Confident

Have trouble making decisions? Or even feel so bad about the decisions you make? Today well talk about how to become more confident in who we are and what we do! LETS GO! 

Sep 02, 202221:07
63. How to Lose Weight for the Last Time

63. How to Lose Weight for the Last Time

A Special Conversation with Katrina Ubell MD

Aug 25, 202235:05
62. Understanding Binge Eating with Martha Ayim

62. Understanding Binge Eating with Martha Ayim

A very special guest on the podcast today! We have Martha Ayim, who is going to share with us about Binge Eating!
Aug 19, 202256:26
61. BURNOUT

61. BURNOUT

Feeling tired! Overworked! Burned out! Lets talk about. 

Aug 11, 202233:29
60. Lessons Learned from Revisiting Puerto Rico

60. Lessons Learned from Revisiting Puerto Rico

I recently got to go back home to Puerto Rico! I want to fill you in on the trip and give you some insights on the trip! 


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Aug 05, 202227:28
59. How to Eat That "Junk" Food And Still Lose Weight

59. How to Eat That "Junk" Food And Still Lose Weight

Pizza. Cheeseburgers. Ice Cream. What is your favorite junk food? It is so hard to "give it up" on this weight-loss journey. So lets have a conversation about that today! 

Click here YOUR FREE WEIGHTLOSS GUIDE: https://www.crisberlingerimd.com/free-joyful-weight-loss-guide

Jul 29, 202230:17
58. Body Image, Weight Bias, and Fatphobia

58. Body Image, Weight Bias, and Fatphobia

But your headphones in, go on a walk, strap in, and get ready for episode 58!

Click here YOUR FREE WEIGHTLOSS GUIDE: https://www.crisberlingerimd.com/free-joyful-weight-loss-guide

Jul 22, 202218:35
57. Running At Any Size: An Interview With Coach Jill Angie

57. Running At Any Size: An Interview With Coach Jill Angie

Have you ever wanted to start running? Or be a better runner? Feel like you can't do it? We have a special guest and running coach on the podcast today! 

Click here YOUR FREE WEIGHTLOSS GUIDE: https://www.crisberlingerimd.com/free-joyful-weight-loss-guide

Jul 15, 202231:46
56. Learning To Rest

56. Learning To Rest

Rest is one of the biggest factories in our life. Not enough sleep can ruin everything about our day. Good rest is what separates a good athlete from the best athletes. Listen in today for a much-needed conversation with a special guest! 


Click here YOUR FREE WEIGHTLOSS GUIDE: https://www.crisberlingerimd.com/free-joyful-weight-loss-guide

Jul 08, 202238:05
55. How To Stop Hating Your Kids

55. How To Stop Hating Your Kids

Put your headphones on for this one! We are going to get real! We are talking about how to stop hating your kids! How to love and raise them well, and give you some resources with a very special guest! 


Click here YOUR FREE WEIGHTLOSS GUIDE: https://www.crisberlingerimd.com/free-joyful-weight-loss-guide

Jul 01, 202239:40
54. Handling Summer Like A Boss!

54. Handling Summer Like A Boss!

Have you booked your vacation? Got an Airbnb? Your swimsuit? Are you nervous about what you're going to eat while on vacation? I want to talk about the summer and how you can be a BOSS with your weight-loss journey in these busy summer months. 


Click here YOUR FREE WEIGHTLOSS GUIDE: https://www.crisberlingerimd.com/free-joyful-weight-loss-guide

Jun 24, 202232:60
53. The Best Tool You Have

53. The Best Tool You Have

Today, let's reach into our tool kit and I want to show you want the best tool you have is. The tool you will need the most along the weight-loss journey. 

Jun 16, 202218:32
52. What If I Get Hungry?

52. What If I Get Hungry?

EPISODE 52!

Jun 10, 202220:51
51. How to Plan When You Don't Know What Foods Will Be Available

51. How to Plan When You Don't Know What Foods Will Be Available

How do you plan to make the best food decisions, when you are going to a party or a trip and you don't know what food will be available? On today's episode let's chat about the best practices so we have a plan! 

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Jun 03, 202214:35