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

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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The 3 Critical Actions For Sustainable Weight Loss Success

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In today's episode of the Why Weight podcast, I'm sharing three powerful strategies that can transform your weight loss journey. As someone who has maintained a 30kg weight loss for over 23 years following a low carb lifestyle, I understand how over...

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In this episode, I share my proven template for creating the perfect low carb plate that will keep you satisfied, energized, and losing weight. As someone who has maintained a 30kg weight loss for over 23 years using low carb eating, I break down exactly what to include with every meal to maximize fat burning and keep hunger at bay. If you're struggling with weight loss after 35, tired of complicated diet p...

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In today's episode, I'm sharing the top five benefits of low carb eating that I've personally witnessed over my 23 years following this lifestyle and 13 years coaching hundreds of women. As a qualified nutritionist who's maintained a 30kg weight loss, I'm passionate about helping you understand why low carb is so much more than just a weight loss strategy—it's a sustainable way of eating that can transform your health, ene...

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Discover the game-changing approach to weight loss that works especially well once you're over 35, and learn the five reasons why low-carb eating could be your ultimate solution to sustainable weight management. Join Sheryl Takayama as she reveals how changing your nutrition can transform your energy, regulate insulin, and help you enjoy delicious meals while effortlessly shedding kilos—without feeling like you're on a res...

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Your Easter Plan for Weight Loss Success

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In today's special bonus episode, I share my proven Easter Success Plan that has helped me maintain my 30 kilo weight loss through 23 Easter weekends. If you're on a weight loss journey and worried about navigating...

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April 13, 2025 11 mins

What Low Carb Really Looks Like: A Simple, Sustainable Approach to Nutrition

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Today I'm breaking down my proven low-carb nutrition strategy that has helped clients achieve sustainable weight loss for over two decades. Forget extreme diets – this is about creating a delicious, satisfying eating plan th...

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How I discovered the low carb way of eating, learning that 'calories in vs calories out' is not the answer, and the changes I made to my nutrition that helped me take control of my weight, once and for all!

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In this episode of the Why Wait podcast, I share my personal journey of discovering the low carb lifest...

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Episode 3: "How I Lost 30kg in One Year (Without Any Nutrition Knowledge)"

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In this episode, I share the story of my weight loss journey and how I successfully lost 30kg (66lbs) in just one year while teaching English in Japan—without any special nutrition...

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