10. Weight Loss - Part 2: How To Lose Weight Without Losing Your Health

In this episode, we'll cover:

• The true reasons behind weight gain—it's not just "calories in vs. calories out."
• Why body image plays a key role in our motivation for weight loss.
• The risks of normalizing obesity while maintaining respect for body positivity.
• How calorie restriction and weight cycling (yo-yo dieting) damage metabolism and make weight loss harder.
• Why quality nutrition and cellular energy balance are the keys to sustainable fat loss.
• Steps to lose weight by supporting your health, not harming it.

My name is Ragnheiður (you can call me Ragna), and I'm your host - a medical doctor, a certified pre-/postnatal trainer, and most importantly, a mom of four and a wife. - This podcast is born from my dedication to uncovering the truths about nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle that genuinely benefit our bodies. We'll explore how to establish a lasting, healthy lifestyle that fits the reality of motherhood, how to enjoy an active, pain-free pregnancy, and how to navigate postpartum recovery to regain your fitness in a wholesome way. Join me as we debunk myths and discover the paths to excess energy, body confidence, and loving the life you live as a mom.

If you want to check out any studies I reference, head on to my website: www.babyletsmove.com

[Disclaimer: All health and nutritional information on this podcast should not take place of medical or professional advice. Although I am a medical doctor, I am not your healthcare provider. This episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not substitute the advice from your healthcare professional. Always consult with your physician / healthcare provider prior to making any exercise, dietary, medical, or lifestyle decisions. Those who do not seek counsel from the appropriate healthcare provider assume the liability of any injury / adverse events which may occur. Do not follow the advice in this episode if you do not wish to be bound by this disclaimer.]

What is Baby, Let's Talk!?

Welcome to the Baby, Let’s Talk! Podcast - where we talk about everything regarding health for ourselves and our whole family.

I am a medical doctor, certified pre-/postnatal trainer, and a mother of four, and I am on a mission to empower moms to be strong, healthy, and happy throughout all stages of motherhood. - Navigating the world of health information, even with my medical expertise, has often felt like wading through a sea of misleading information and confusion. My mission is clear: to lead and inspire a healthy lifestyle across all life's stages by delivering actionable, evidence-based insights.

This podcast is born from my dedication to uncovering the truths about nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle that genuinely benefit our bodies. We'll explore how to enjoy an active, pain-free pregnancy, navigate postpartum recovery to regain your fitness in a wholesome way, and establish a lasting, healthy lifestyle that fits the reality of motherhood.

Join me as we debunk myths and discover the paths to excess energy, body confidence, and loving the life you live as a mom.