Why Weight? Start Now!

Why Weight? Start Now!

If you are ready to get off the crazy diet wagon and find a way of eating and a way of thinking that WORKS, come and join Sheryl each week for practical advice, tips and a boost of motivation, so you START NOW and nail your goals 🥳

Episodes

October 22, 2025 • 19 mins

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Are mealtimes with your kids turning into a battlefield? Does your child refuse vegetables, reject healthy food, and only eat the same meals on repeat? You're not alone, and I've been exactly where you are.

In this episode, I'm sharing my  personal 19-year journey r...

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In this episode, I'm sharing a game-changing mindset shift that costs absolutely nothing but can transform your entire weight loss journey.

If you've been struggling with weight loss despite following meal plans and exercise routines, this episode is for you. I'm revealing the powerful connection between gratitude and fat burning, and why your mindset might be the missing piece in your transformation.

D...

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September 28, 2025 • 15 mins

Breaking the Scale Stall:  Why your Weight Loss Plateau Isn't your Fault (And What to do About it)

Feeling frustrated because the scale won't budge despite doing everything right? You're not alone! In this episode, I dive deep into the real reasons behind weight loss plateaus and why they're actually a normal part of your weight lo...

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Party-Proof Your Weight Loss - The Social Survival Guide

Social events don't have to sabotage your weight loss goals! In this episode of the Why Weight Podcast, I share my proven strategies for navigating parties, dinners, and gatherings while staying on track with your weight loss journey.

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September 9, 2025 • 18 mins

Breaking the All-or-Nothing Diet Trap: Why Your "Perfect" Plan is Sabotaging Your Success

Are you stuck in the exhausting cycle of being "all in" one week and completely "off the rails" the next? You're not alone. In this episode, I dive deep into the all-or-nothing diet mentality that's keeping so many women from achieving lasting weight loss success.

As a qualified nutritionist and weight loss coach who's mainta...

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September 2, 2025 • 16 mins

Episode 24: Slow Down to Speed Up Your Results

Are you doing everything right with your nutrition but still struggling with weight loss? The problem might not be WHAT you're eating, but HOW FAST you're eating it. In this episode, I reveal why eating speed is the overlooked factor that could be sabotaging your weight loss re...

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The Free Fat-Burning Hack most People Completely Overlook (it's not what you think)

In this episode, I reveal the powerful connection between water intake and weight loss that I've witnessed coaching women for over 13 years. If you're struggling with slow metabolism, constant cravings, or weight loss plateaus, this episode will transform how you think about hydration.

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Why Bedtime is your Secret Fat Burning Weapon!

If you've been struggling with weight loss despite eating well and exercising, you're missing a crucial piece of the puzzle: sleep. In this episode, I reveal why your bedtime routine is actually your most powerful fat-burning tool and how the sleep you get before midnight ...

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August 3, 2025 • 22 mins

How to Stop Weekend Weight Gain: 5 Proven Strategies for Women Over 35

 

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Are you tired of stepping on the scale Monday morning only to find you've undone a week's worth of progress? If you're a woman over 35 str...

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The Control Clarity Strategy: How to Stop Stress Eating in its Tracks


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Feeling overwhelmed and turning to food for comfort? You're not alone. In this episode, I share my proven 5-minute Control Clarity Strategy that stops emotional eating and stress eating in its tracks. This simple...

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How to Get In The Zone for Effortless Weight Loss

(The Secret Mental Strategy That Makes Healthy Eating Automatic)

Have you ever experienced those magical days when eating healthy feels completely effortless? When you actually crave that salad over pizza, and exercise energizes rather than exhausts you? That's what I call being "in the zone" – and it's the secret t...

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July 13, 2025 • 18 mins

The Morning Metabolism Reset: Why Your First Meal Determines Fat Burning vs. Fat Storage All Day

Welcome to another episode of the Why Weight Start Now Podcast! I'm Sheryl Takayama, your qualified nutritionist and weight loss coach who's maintained a 30-kilo weight loss for 23 years using low-carb strategies.

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Transform your Life in 30 minutes:  The Ultimate Morning Mindset Blueprint

Are you struggling with weight loss motivation and can't seem to get your head in the game? In this powerful episode, I reveal the exact 5-step morning mindset routine that will transform your weight loss journey.
This isn't just another morning routine—it's a complete mindset transformation system that takes just 30 minutes but can...

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From Forgotten Dreams to Daily Wins: 10 Ways to Make Your Goals Unstoppable

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Struggling to stick with your weight loss goals? You're not alone! In this episode, I share the real reason why so many busy women start strong with their health goals but lose motivation within weeks. The secret isn't just setting better goals - it's about creating daily connection rituals that keep your weight...

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How to create SMARTE Weight Loss Goals That Last 

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 If you've struggled with diet motivation or found yourself constantly starting over with weight loss plans, this episode reveals the missing ingredient that separates those who achieve lasting results from those who don't.

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Mastering Maintenance

Weight loss maintenance is the most overlooked skill in your weight loss journey, yet it's the one that determines your long-term success. After maintaining a 30kg weight loss for 25 years, I'm sharing the exact strategies that helped me master weight maintenance and avoid the yo-yo diet cycle that traps 95% of dieters.

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CONTROL WHAT COUNTS: 10 daily actions that drive sustainable weight loss

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In this episode, I introduce a powerful way to take ownership of your weight loss journey, by controlling what you can. As a nutritionist who's maintained a 30kg weight loss for 23 years, I know firsthand...

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Are You Playing Russian Roulette with the Scales? 

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In this episode, I dive deep into our complicated relationship with the scale and why those weekly weigh-ins might be sabotaging your weight loss journey. As someone who's maintained a 30kg weight lo...

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In this episode, I dive deep into why the traditional "eat less, exercise more" approach often doesn't work. If you're stuck in a plateau despite counting calories and maintaining a deficit, I share three powerful, science-backed strategies that have helped my clients get the scales moving again.

As a nutritionist and weight loss coach who has maintained my own 30kg weight loss for over 25 years, I unde...

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Your body is not a Calculator:  The Weight Loss Secret diet apps don't tell you

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In today's episode of the Why Weight podcast, I'm tackling the myth that's keeping so many women stuck in their weight loss journey: calorie counting. If you've been diligently tracking every bite, staying under your calorie ...

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