Weight Loss Made Simple

Weight Loss Made Simple

Do you feel like you’re “winning” at life in so many ways, but just can’t seem to figure out the weight loss piece of the puzzle? Do you dream of shedding those extra pounds while boosting your health as well as the overall health of your family … but you just can’t seem to get everything to come together? You're not alone. Meet your host, Dr. Stacy Heimburger. She's been in your shoes, grappling with weight issues and cycling through countless fad diets. Now, as a board-certified internal medicine physician and an advanced certified weight loss coach, she's cracked the code. Dr. Stacy has successfully lost over 80 pounds by embracing just two foundational principles: mindfulness and self-care. These aren't just trendy buzzwords; they're the keys to aligning your personal, professional, and family goals. If you're ready to ditch punishing, restrictive diets, focus on a fulfilling, healthy, and long-lasting life, and shed those stubborn pounds along the way, then you’re in the right place. To learn how you can work directly with Dr. Stacy, visit www.sugarfreemd.com

Episodes

February 12, 2026 25 mins

In Part 2 of the Sugar-Free MD After Dark series, Dr. Stacy continues the honest, no-fluff conversation about sex, desire, and hormones as women age.

This episode goes beyond the hype and misinformation online and breaks down what hormones actually do, what they don’t do, and how to use them safely—especially when it comes to painful sex, low desire, perimenopause, and menopause.

You’ll learn why dryness and discomfort are normal ana...

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What if nothing is “wrong” with you… your body is just changing?

In this first episode of a three-part series, Dr. Stacy dives into a topic most women were never taught about: how desire and arousal actually work as we age — and why so many women feel confused, broken, or disconnected when things change.

This conversation was inspired by a recent live event for Sugar Free MD After Dark, where women asked honest, powerful questions ab...

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In this Coffee Talk episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Germaine Foley, Certified Life and Money Coach, to tackle a common (and rarely talked about) struggle: making good money but still feeling behind financially.

If traditional budgeting feels restrictive, overwhelming, or just not sustainable for you, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air ☕️

Germaine shares her signature approach to money—building wealth while still...

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Feeling overwhelmed by clutter—but also overwhelmed by the idea of getting organized?

You’re not alone.

In this week’s Coffee Talk, I’m joined by professional organizing coach Tracy Hoth, who’s been helping people get organized for over 17 years. We talk about why most organizing attempts fail, how identity plays a huge role in clutter, and why 15 minutes might be the only habit you actually need to get started.

This episode is all ab...

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Ever feel like you’re either all in… or completely off the rails?

If every stressful week turns into a full reset, this episode is for you.

In today’s episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger breaks down why lasting change has nothing to do with motivation or willpower—and everything to do with your baseline habits.

Your baseline isn’t your perfect week.
It’s what you return to when life gets busy, stressful, or me...

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If you have ever set a goal you truly cared about... only to watch yourself slowly drift away from it, this episode is for you. 

In today’s episode, Dr. Stacy breaks down why most goals fail — and it has nothing to do with motivation or discipline. The real problem? We set big goals without anchoring them to identity, we expect perfection, and we plan for an ideal life that does not actually exist.

This episode walks you through a si...

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In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger discusses the importance of setting intentions for the new year by focusing on identity rather than just actions. She emphasizes the need to build a foundation of identity to support habit formation and introduces the concept of a focus word as a guiding principle for personal growth. The conversation also highlights the significance of community support in achieving goals and encourages listen...

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December 25, 2025 11 mins

Merry Christmas, friend! 🎄

Today’s episode is your calm, grounded reminder that the holidays do not have to be a food free-for-all. If you’ve ever walked into a Christmas gathering and immediately scanned the dessert table before you even said hello… same. You're human, you're normal, and you’re culturally trained to think “food = fun.

But it doesn’t have to run the show anymore.

In this episode, we’re breaking the holiday...

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December 18, 2025 14 mins

December is basically a holiday obstacle course — and if you’re feeling like your routines are slipping through your fingers, this episode is your safety net. Today, we’re breaking down how to stay consistent without perfection, pressure, or pretending you suddenly have more free time than you actually do. Spoiler: you don’t.

Instead, I’m giving you The Bare-Minimum Blueprint — tiny, doable, non-negotiable habits that keep you feeli...

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Think your brain is too busy to meditate? Think again. In this episode, Dr. Stacy shows you how meditation is really just training your brain to come back — not emptying your mind or sitting perfectly still.

You’ll learn quick, doable “mini-meditations” that take 10–60 seconds and actually fit into real life, including:

  • The 10-second breath
  • Grounding through your feet
  • “What do I see/hear?” resets
  • One-breath-before-you-eat
  • Sensory foc...
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December 4, 2025 15 mins

If you’ve ever had one “off-plan” moment and immediately thought, “Well… I blew it. I’ll just start again in January,” this episode is your new holiday survival guide.

December is basically a giant obstacle course — school events, travel, office parties, cookies multiplying like they’re trying to take over the world. Your routines will absolutely get shaken up… but that doesn’t mean your progress has to.

Today, I’m teaching you how t...

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This Thanksgiving, we’re talking about something deeper than turkey and pumpkin pie — gratitude. 🦃✨

In this episode, Dr. Stacy dives into how gratitude isn’t just good for your mood — it’s a proven mindset tool that can lower stress, improve emotional eating, and make healthy habits stick. Learn how a daily gratitude practice can help you feel calmer, sleep better, and finally shift from “what’s wrong” to “what’s working.”

You’ll he...

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If you’ve ever been told to “skip breakfast before Thanksgiving” or “earn your pie with a workout,” this one’s for you. Those diet rules sound smart — but they actually backfire.

In this episode, Dr. Stacy dives into five common holiday food rules that are keeping you stuck in the overeating–guilt–restart cycle and shows you what to do instead. You’ll learn how to enjoy your favorite foods, keep your energy steady, and avoid the “I’...

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It’s the season of mashed potatoes, pie, and stretchy pants—but what if you could enjoy all your favorite holiday foods without the crash or the guilt? In this episode, Dr. Stacy shares her practical, no-nonsense guide to building a balanced holiday plate that keeps your energy steady and your mindset strong.

You’ll learn how to beat the “I’ll start in January” cycle, calm the scarcity mindset that leads to overeating, and make simp...

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November 6, 2025 16 mins

Fall is here — and so are all the cozy, carb-filled comfort foods. 🍂 But here’s the thing: comfort food shouldn’t leave you bloated, brain-fogged, and ready for a nap. In this episode, Dr. Stacy shares how to enjoy all your fall favorites — soups, casseroles, pumpkin spice, and more — without sending your blood sugar (or your goals) off the rails.

You’ll learn:
✅ The best fall comfort foods that actually fuel you (not flatten y...

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October 30, 2025 15 mins

Football season is here — and so are the wings, dips, chips, and drinks that can throw your weekend completely off track. But what if you could enjoy all the fun without the Monday regret?

In this episode, Dr. Stacy shares her favorite real-world strategies for staying mindful during tailgates and football parties — no food guilt required. You’ll learn how to plan ahead, eat with intention, and still enjoy your favorites without fee...

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October 23, 2025 15 mins

Halloween doesn’t have to mean a week-long sugar hangover. In this fun and practical episode, Dr. Stacy shares real-life strategies for keeping Halloween magical—without letting candy take over your house (or your appetite).

You’ll learn:

🍭 Smart swaps for what to hand out that kids actually love (and won’t get your house toilet-papered)

🎒 Creative ways to handle the post–trick-or-treat candy avalanche

💰 How to make candy “buy-backs...

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Ever feel like it’s way harder to restart a habit than it was to begin in the first place? You’re not alone — and it’s not because you “aren’t motivated.” The real issue is momentum.

In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger breaks down why restarting feels so heavy and how to make it easier with brain-friendly strategies that actually work.

You’ll learn:
 ✅ Why your brain resists restarting (hint: it loves...

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You’re not always eating because you’re hungry. More often than not, you’re eating because your brain is looking for a break from a feeling. In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy breaks down the five most common emotions that trigger emotional eating — and what you can do instead.

We’ll cover:

  • 😐 Boredom — why wandering into the pantry isn’t about hunger
  • 😰 Stress & Anxiety — how cortisol ramps up cravings and ...
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Fall is the perfect season for a reset — cooler weather, cozy vibes, and a natural rhythm shift that makes it easier to recommit to healthy habits. That’s exactly why I created the Pumpkin Challenge Bootcamp — a fun, 31-day challenge to help you reset your routines before the holidays hit.

Inside this episode, I break down exactly how the Pumpkin Challenge works, why short seasonal resets are so effective, and how you can join us (y...

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