The Liz Moody Podcast

Your Trickiest Weight Loss Qs, Answered: Cravings, Hormone Issues, Plateaus, Workouts & More

Dec 31, 2025
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Nicki Parlitsis
In this engaging discussion, Nicki Parlitsis, a functional registered dietitian and certified personal trainer who helps clients achieve sustainable weight loss, tackles common weight loss dilemmas. She clarifies the reasons behind plateaus, shares savvy strategies to manage cravings, and emphasizes the difference between 'head hunger' and 'stomach hunger.' Nicki also discusses the role of hormones, the impact of workouts on appetite, and the importance of tracking meaningful health markers beyond the scale for successful weight management.
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ADVICE

Account For Lower Maintenance As You Lose

  • Celebrate progress and realize maintenance needs fewer calories as weight drops.
  • Track intake closely (even small 200-calorie bites) to find hidden calories preventing continued loss.
ADVICE

Make Meals More Satiating Or Move More

  • Prioritize protein and fiber at every meal to reduce hunger when cutting calories.
  • If you prefer not to lower food, increase daily movement (steps) to create deficit instead.
INSIGHT

Head Hunger Versus Stomach Hunger

  • Differentiate physical stomach hunger from head hunger or cravings that feel urgent and dopamine-driven.
  • If it's head hunger, address comfort, joy, or stressors rather than adding food.
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