Episode 7

7- The Power Of Planning

In today’s episode, Karen shares strategies to navigate the holiday season without sacrificing your health or weight loss goals. This episode is packed with weight loss tips and practical planning advice, especially for working women facing unique challenges in balancing career, social events, and wellness goals.  

"Winging it is not a strategy—whether for weight loss or maintaining your results. A little planning goes a long way toward making your health goals achievable, even through the busiest seasons." 

Key Topics Covered:

  1. Why Planning Matters for Weight Loss and Maintenance 
  2. Discover how planning ahead sets you up for success, helping you avoid impulse choices, minimize stress, and stay on track with your health goals during busy periods like the holidays. 
  3. Setting Clear, Achievable Health and Wellness Goals 
  4. Karen walks you through setting realistic goals for January 1st, including weight loss, energy levels, and stress management, ensuring you enter the new year feeling confident and accomplished. 
  5. Building Your “Why” for Motivation 
  6. Define why your health and weight goals matter, and use this motivation to power through challenging situations. Karen recommends identifying ten strong reasons that keep you focused. 
  7. Creating a Flexible Action Plan for Success 
  8. From simple meal prep strategies to scheduling consistent exercise, Karen shares her own planning techniques that keep wellness manageable, even with a demanding career. 
  9. How to Anticipate and Overcome Challenges 
  10. The holiday season is full of potential obstacles—social gatherings, travel, and last-minute schedule changes. Learn how to plan ahead, navigate events, and stay in control of your choices without feeling deprived. 

Why This Episode is a Must-Listen 

Whether you're in a weight loss journey or focused on maintaining your results, this episode offers a structured, practical approach to navigating the holiday season. Karen’s insight is particularly valuable for high-achieving women who need efficient, sustainable strategies that fit their busy lifestyle.

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Karen Gombault

I’m Karen, and I know firsthand the challenges of balancing a passionate career with personal health.

As a former CEO with 30 years in corporate leadership, I’ve lived the pressures of work, travel, raising a family and emotional eating.

For years, I tried every diet, counting calories and macros, even training for marathons, but nothing worked long-term.

It wasn’t until I focused on how I thought about myself and my weight that I finally lost the last 10 pounds and have kept it off over 7 years.

Now, as a coach and mentor, I help ambitious women think differently and lose weight permanently.