The Tips Of The Scale Podcast
A motivational show about weight-loss and habit change. Heard over a million times in 150+ countries!
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62: Josh Wirfs kicked an addiction and is packing on muscle (M/26)
He kicked an addiction to painkillers and is now packing on the muscle! Hear how Josh took control of his health and lost 160 pounds! (72 kg)
61: Nathan Miller Learned to Use Fear As His Motivation (M/34)
Nathan dropped 100 pounds (45.5 kg) and 10 pant sizes by focusing on the long-term. Hear how he kept himself motivated and set up a routine that was easy for his life!
The Progress Project: Michael Kalchman Series #1
Tips Of The Scale listener Michael Kalchman has invited us along for his weight loss journey.
This is the first installment of The Progress Project.
60: Crystal Ocegueda Recovered From Tragedy and Found Joy in Fitness (F/25)
After a drunk driver took Crystal’s college sweetheart’s life, she found herself in a dark place and in need of help. Hear how she faced both old & new wounds, and what she’s discovered about running, cooking, and winning her mental battles.
59: Tracey Mitchell Overcame Self-Doubts and Changed Her Life (F/41)
At 30, Tracey found herself overweight and in a very dark place in her life. Hear how she faced fear head-on, overcame self-doubt, and has turned her life around!
58: Les Stratford – The Second Chance He Almost Didn’t Have (M/45)
511-pound Les Stratford faced his mortality when his heart stopped at 40 years of age. Hear how he’s made the most of his second chance and has dropped over 310 pounds!
57: Laura Hottinger from Louisville, KY (F/34)
For most of her life, Laura battled negative self-talk and the belief that no matter what she did, she’d never lose weight. Hear how she’s lost 110 pounds (50 kg), how she pushed herself beyond her physical limits, and how she stays motivated when negative thoughts creep up!
56: Greg Freeman of Minneapolis, Minnesota, US (M/46)
Six months to his 45th birthday, Greg made a decision about his health that has changed his life. Hear how he dropped 100 pounds (45.5 kg) and was able to discontinue three medications!
55: Adam Wedekind from Annapolis, Maryland, US (M/23)
After losing his grandfather to diabetes and realizing the direction his lifestyle was taking him, Adam made some serious changes. How he turned his health around, discovered a new passion in life, and pays it forward to others.
Thoughts on the Biggest Loser Season 15 Finale
I’ve had a personal issue with The Biggest Loser’s format since Day One. Last night’s Season 15 Finale finally went too far.
54: James Latham from Conway, South Carolina, US (M/33)
Overweight since childhood, James reached a peak weight of 350 pounds (159.1 kg) and had serious knee issues. Hear how grieving the loss of a pet inadvertently started James down the path of changing his health for the better.