It’s the first week of 2026. New calendars, new ambitions, and if we’re honest — maybe the same old worries about our bodies. That siren song of “New Beginnings” is everywhere. What if you could harness that wave of motivation and ride it—without all the self-judgment, restriction, and heartache that usually washes ashore? Tune in to this week's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast to discover: Why the traditional “new year, new you” diet approach actually damages self-trust—and what to do instead How to spot—and gently uproot—all-or-nothing thinking so you can avoid the wild swings between broccoli-only and Doritos-for-dinner. How using the hunger scale and food dates creates sustainable, guilt-free weight loss—even (and especially) during fertility treatments. So if you feel that spark of New Year motivation—fantastic! We’ll use it as fuel for lasting change, NOT another cycle of guilt, restriction, and rebound. This year, learn a gentler, sustainable way to release weight and nourish your fertility dreams. Start right now. Links: Past motivation episodes: Ep 24: The Best Way to Stay Motivated for Weight Loss https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2147923988 Ep 43: Create Motivation for Weight Loss https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2148085343 Ep 136: How To Stay Motivated in Weight Loss https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2149040716 Hunger scale handbook series 148-154 Ep 148: Hunger Scale Handbook Series #1: The Scale https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2149083329 Ep 149: Hunger Scale Handbook Series #2: +2 https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2149086420 Ep 150: Hunger Scale Handbook Series #3: -2 https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2149086421 Ep 151: Hunger Scale Handbook Series #4: -5 & +5 https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2149090312 Ep 152: Hunger Scale Handbook Series #5: +3 https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2149095048 Ep 153: Hunger Scale Handbook Series #6: -4 https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2149098297 Ep 154:Hunger Scale Handbook Series #7: -1 https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2149098299 Other episodes mentioned: Ep 74: Food Date https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2148581613 Ep 8: The Scale https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2147841695 Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way: Website - stephaniefeinmd.com - Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn

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