22. “I Don’t Know How To Feel My Feelings”
Ali Novitsky, MD Ali Novitsky, MD

22. “I Don’t Know How To Feel My Feelings”

Not knowing how to feel your feelings is one of the most common complaints out there. It sounds so easy - “you just need to feel your feelings!” - but if you’ve never done this, or never even learned to, this can seem like an impossible task.

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20. “My Urges Are Out Of Control”
Ali Novitsky, MD Ali Novitsky, MD

20. “My Urges Are Out Of Control”

Feel into the feelings behind your urges and you’ll learn to control them. This might seem counterintuitive, but trust me when I say that recognizing, acknowledging, and slowing down the thoughts behind your deepest urges is the secret to working past them.

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14. “I Am Having Difficulty Getting More Toned”
Ali Novitsky, MD Ali Novitsky, MD

14. “I Am Having Difficulty Getting More Toned”

I know you want to get more toned; it’s a goal of so many women. I also understand the frustration when you’re working hard, the scale isn’t moving, and you don’t see your progress. Join me to talk about what it really means to “get more toned.”

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13. “I Cannot Stick To An Exercise Routine”
Ali Novitsky, MD Ali Novitsky, MD

13. “I Cannot Stick To An Exercise Routine”

Committing to a regular exercise routine can be daunting if exercise isn’t something you’ve prioritized your whole life. You might feel like you cannot stick to any routines you set. I’m here today to tell you that you can.

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12: "I Am Exercising So Much And Not Seeing Results"
Ali Novitsky, MD Ali Novitsky, MD

12: "I Am Exercising So Much And Not Seeing Results"

If you’re exercising hard on a regular basis, you expect to see the scale reflect this. And when it doesn’t, it can feel like, “what’s the point?” In this episode, I’m telling you what the point outside of the scale is and how to measure better results.

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009: "I Find It Difficult to Navigate My Urges" with Dr. Ellen Cooke
Ali Novitsky, MD Ali Novitsky, MD

009: "I Find It Difficult to Navigate My Urges" with Dr. Ellen Cooke

If you’re anything like me, resisting the urge to eat something you normally wouldn’t is a really difficult thing to do! Over the years, I’ve gotten better at navigating these urges, though I do sometimes give in. I’m joined by Dr. Ellen Cooke, founder of Circle of Hope and an oncologist, who explains how you can use meditation to help overcome urges.

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008: “I Lose All My Progress On Weekends”
Ali Novitsky, MD Ali Novitsky, MD

008: “I Lose All My Progress On Weekends”

One of the biggest problems women face is feeling compelled to let loose on the weekends. We go wild, eat what we want, drink what we want, and indulge ourselves more than we do through the week. Let’s talk about how we can reprogram our brains so we stop doing this.

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007: “I'm Confused About Which Food Plan to Follow”
Ali Novitsky, MD Ali Novitsky, MD

007: “I'm Confused About Which Food Plan to Follow”

With so many diets and eating plans out there, it can be confusing, maybe even impossible, to know which one you should follow. By the end of this episode, you’ll know which plan you should follow definitively. Ready to change your life?

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006: “I Can't Meet My Weight Loss Goals”
Ali Novitsky, MD Ali Novitsky, MD

006: “I Can't Meet My Weight Loss Goals”

You’re working so hard, going to the gym 3 times a week, eating well, but it seems like no matter what you do, nothing’s happening. Your weight is staying exactly where it was before. This chief complaint is so common, so let’s explore.

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005: Setting Realistic Goals for Your Body Type
Ali Novitsky, MD Ali Novitsky, MD

005: Setting Realistic Goals for Your Body Type

Knowing your specific and unique body type will make setting realistic goals that you actually reach possible. First, you need to learn to listen to and trust your body. This episode is about setting realistic G.O.A.L.S. for your body type.

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004: "No Matter What I Do, I Cannot Achieve a Normal BMI"
Ali Novitsky, MD Ali Novitsky, MD

004: "No Matter What I Do, I Cannot Achieve a Normal BMI"

If you’re among the group of women who believe they can’t achieve a normal BMI, you’re not alone. But did you know that there is a serious flaw in the BMI chart? We’re exploring that in this episode of Life Coaching for Women Physicians.

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