Episode 186: Breaking Free from Emotional Eating: Mindset Shifts & Strategies with Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani
Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss
Release Date: 02/03/2025
Episode 186: Breaking Free from Emotional Eating: Mindset Shifts & Strategies with Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani
Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss
You don’t need to eat less; you need to eat right. In this episode, Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani, a physician and certified NLP coach specializing in helping women transform their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves, said that she combines medical expertise with mindset coaching to address emotional eating, stress, and limiting beliefs, providing practical strategies for sustainable wellness. She explores emotional eating—how stress, boredom, and other emotions can drive people to food as a coping mechanism. She also explains how neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can help rewire...
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Episode 185: Prep, Save, Thrive: Unlock the Power of Meal Planning for Weight Loss and Wellness
Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss
Did you know that planning meals ahead of time can be the secret weapon for both saving money and achieving your health goals? In this episode, I discuss the importance of meal prepping for healthy weight loss. I highlight how meal prepping saves time, money, and reduces stress by providing ready-to-go healthy meals. Also, I share practical tips to get started, like starting small, choosing simple recipes, and using tools like pre-chopped vegetables, slow cookers, and air fryers. Additionally, I address common obstacles like lack of time, boredom with repetitive meals, and cost concerns,...
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Episode 184: The Power of Accountability Partners for Weight Loss Success
Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss
Accountability isn’t just support—it’s the catalyst that turns intentions into lasting results. In this episode, I explore how accountability can be the secret ingredient to weight loss success, emphasizing the importance of support through accountability partners like friends, family, professionals, groups, or digital tools. Studies show that having an accountability partner can increase goal completion rates from 65% to 95%. I discuss various forms of accountability, from personal trainers and group activities to apps, and how they help maintain motivation, provide constructive...
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Episode 183: Setting SMART Goals for Lasting Weight Loss Success
Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss
Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally, but from what you do consistently. In this episode, I discuss effective strategies for setting and achieving healthy weight loss goals. I break down the SMART goal framework, explaining how to create goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. I emphasize the importance of avoiding vague resolutions and instead setting clear, realistic objectives like losing a specific number of pounds within a defined period. I also cover ways to track progress without becoming obsessed, such as using apps like MyFitnessPal,...
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Episode 182: Beating Quitter's Friday: Sticking to Your Resolutions Beyond January
Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss
Did you know most people quit their New Year's resolutions by the second Friday of January? But you don't have to be one of them! In this episode, I explore how to stay committed to New Year's resolutions, emphasizing the importance of realistic goals, progress tracking, and self-compassion. I discuss common reasons people quit, like setting unrealistic expectations and losing motivation, and suggest focusing on small, manageable steps while maintaining a strong personal "why." I also highlight the importance of accountability and celebrating small wins. Additionally, I advocate for expanded...
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Episode 181: Harnessing the Power of Reflection
Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss
Small steps forward, no matter how tiny, pave the way for big transformations. In this episode, I discussed the power of reflection. Here I encourage listeners to take time to reflect on their progress as we prepare for the new year. I highlight the importance of celebrating small wins, recognizing challenges, and practicing self-compassion throughout the weight loss journey. I also share practical steps for a 10-minute reflection exercise, including evaluating where you started, listing accomplishments, identifying obstacles, setting goals, and creating actionable plans. To wrap up, I remind...
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Episode 180: Prioritizing Self-Care During the Holidays
Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss
Self-care during the holidays isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. In this episode, I share simple ways to stay balanced and energized for the season. In this episode, I discuss the importance of self-care during the busy holiday season. I highlight common stressors such as financial pressures, hectic schedules, and family dynamics, which can significantly impact mental and physical health. I also share strategies like prioritizing sleep, staying active, setting boundaries, practicing gratitude, and nourishing the body with healthy foods. Emphasizing the power of saying no, taking breaks,...
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Episode 179: Small Wins, Big Success: How Celebrating Every Step Fuels Your Journey
Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss
Every great achievement begins with small victories. In this episode, I highlight the power of celebrating small victories to stay motivated. I also share personal stories and insights, explaining how small wins boost confidence, activate dopamine, and build momentum toward larger goals. I also offer practical tips like journaling progress, sharing successes with others, and treating oneself to non-food rewards. I emphasize that small wins are essential building blocks for long-term success and encourage listeners to set achievable goals, reflect on past progress, and celebrate every step...
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Episode 178: Beat the Metabolic Blues with Dr. Lindsey Ogle
Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss
Metabolic syndrome affects millions, increasing the risk of chronic illnesses, but understanding it is the first step to prevention and better health. In this episode, Dr. Lindsey Ogle, a board-certified family and obesity medicine physician and founder of Missouri Metabolic Health, provides an insightful overview of metabolic syndrome, a condition affecting one in three American adults. Dr. Ogle explains the key components of metabolic syndrome, including abdominal obesity, elevated blood pressure, high blood sugar, and cholesterol imbalances. She emphasizes the importance of early detection...
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Episode 177. Staying Healthy on the Go
Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss
Did you know that the average holiday traveler gains 1-2 pounds during the festive season? In this episode, I address the challenge of staying healthy while traveling for the holidays. I offer practical strategies to maintain healthy habits despite limited food options, disrupted routines, and holiday temptations. Also, I emphasize the importance of planning ahead, including packing healthy snacks, researching meal options, and leveraging hotel kitchen facilities. To stay active, she suggests incorporating movement into travel plans, such as walking during layovers or exploring local parks and...
info_outlineYou don’t need to eat less; you need to eat right.
In this episode, Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani, a physician and certified NLP coach specializing in helping women transform their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves, said that she combines medical expertise with mindset coaching to address emotional eating, stress, and limiting beliefs, providing practical strategies for sustainable wellness.
She explores emotional eating—how stress, boredom, and other emotions can drive people to food as a coping mechanism. She also explains how neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can help rewire behaviors and break unhealthy eating patterns. She discusses recognizing emotional eating triggers, the role of dopamine in cravings, and the cycle of guilt that often follows binge eating. She encourages self-compassion and recommends resources such as *The End of Overeating* by Dr. Peter Kessler, mindfulness apps like Headspace and Calm, and coaching or therapy to support lasting change.
Tune in to this episode to learn powerful strategies from Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani on overcoming emotional eating and transforming your relationship with food!
Episode Highlights:
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Understanding emotional eating and its triggers
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The impact of stress, boredom, and emotions on food choices
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How neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) helps rewire eating habits
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Practical strategies to break the emotional eating cycle
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The role of mindfulness, journaling, and movement in stress management
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Using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) to release emotional stress
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The importance of self-compassion in the wellness journey
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Resources and tools to support long-term behavior change
Connect with Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani:
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Website | albidayawellness.com
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Facebook | www.facebook.com/albidaya.wellness
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Instagram | @albidaya_wellness
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Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/aaliaalbarwanimd
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Tiktok | @albidaya_wellness
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Youtube | www.youtube.com/@albidayawellness
Healing Emotional Eating Course: https://get.albidayawellness.com/hee-a
About Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani
Meet Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani, a dedicated board-certified physician based in Houston, TX, who is passionate about helping her patients achieve their best health. She graduated with distinctions from Weill Cornell Medicine and completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Connecticut, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year.
Dr. Al-Barwani is also the creator and host of the medical talk show "What’s Up, Doc?" on Muslim Network TV, where she shares her expertise on various health and wellness topics with the general public.
In her practice, Dr. Al-Barwani emphasizes an individualized approach to care, focusing on balanced and comprehensive treatment. Her interest in preventive and obesity medicine led her to further training in weight loss medicine, earning a certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Beyond her medical expertise, Dr. Al-Barwani is certified as an NLP coach. She integrates mindset work into her practice to help bridge the gap between knowing and doing, empowering her patients to embody and live their best selves. Her holistic approach is aimed at creating lasting change by addressing both the physical and mental aspects of health.
Dr. Al-Barwani is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, American Association of Family Physicians, and Physician Women in Leadership. She is committed to promoting diversity in medicine and improving patient outcomes through innovative and compassionate care.
When she's not seeing patients, Dr. Al-Barwani enjoys outdoor activities like biking and hiking. She loves learning about new languages, cultures, and cuisines through her travels, adding depth to her understanding of the diverse backgrounds of her patients.
Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani is dedicated to guiding her patients on their health journeys with empathy and expertise, helping them achieve their goals and live healthier, happier lives.
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