More Than A Number | Weight Loss, Lose Weight, Healthy Habits, Meal Prep, Nutrition

About More Than A Number | Weight Loss, Lose Weight, Healthy Habits, Meal Prep, Nutrition

Have you been weight watching since the womb? 🙋🏻♀️ Are you tired of feeling like weight loss has become a full-time job? Tired of starting over every Monday, trying to follow another plan perfectly, and wondering why something that seems like it should be simple feels so dang complicated? Welcome to More Than a Number. I'm Sam — a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified specialist in obesity and weight management, and a woman who has maintained a nearly 200-pound weight loss for almost two decades after gastric bypass surgery. And if there's one thing I've learned both personally and professionally, it's this: Sustainable weight loss doesn't need to be so complicated. There is SO much information out there about what to eat, how to exercise, when to eat, what not to eat, how much protein you need, what your hormones are supposedly doing, what supplements you need, what diet you should be following... it's exhausting. My job is to simplify the science. I want to take the evidence-based nutrition and weight-management science, get rid of all the noise, and help you understand what actually matters — and, more importantly, how to make it work in your actual life. Because this is about so much more than food. We're going to talk about nutrition and healthy eating, absolutely. But we're also going to talk about stress, sleep, movement, mindful eating, emotional eating, behavior change, relationships, grief, body image, and all the other pieces of being a human that don't magically disappear because you decided you want to lose weight. I'm not here to give you another rigid plan to follow perfectly. I'm here to help you build the skills, habits and awareness that support sustainable weight loss and a healthier life — even when life gets messy. We'll simplify the science. We'll get curious instead of judgmental. We'll talk about what works on paper and what actually works in real life. And we'll keep reminding ourselves that our health, our worth and our lives have always been about so much more than a number. Pull up a chair, friend. Let's go. ⚓ ******************************************************************************************************************************* Ready for more support? Whether you want to work on your own or you're looking for personalized support, Anchored Nutrition gives you options for taking the next step. The ANCHOR Method Toolkit is a self-guided digital resource designed to help you simplify the process, figure out where to start, and build healthier habits that support sustainable weight loss. 30 Days to Thrive offers personalized one-on-one coaching for those who want individualized guidance, support, and accountability. Explore both — plus more resources from Anchored Nutrition — at: www.theanchorednutrition.com (http://www.theanchorednutrition.com) Want to stay connected? Join MTAN Weekly for weekly inspiration, practical tips, podcast updates, and more: newsletter.theanchorednutrition.com Questions or want to say hi? sam@theanchorednutrition.com (mailto:sam@theanchorednutrition.com)

Publisher

Sam Barone | RD, Weight Mgmt Specialist, Diet Culture Rebel

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Aug 2025

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

32 of 61 episodes have a transcript.

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   19 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   60 | Loneliness, Weight Loss & the Missing Piece of a Healthier Life

   Host Samantha Skelly explores how loneliness impacts sustainable weight loss and overall well-being, offering practical ways to build meaningful connections for a healthier life.

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   12 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   59 | The Exercise Mistake That Keeps You Starting Over With Weight Loss

   Host [Host Name] discusses the common exercise mistake of starting where you used to be, not where you are, offering practical advice for sustainable movement and weight loss.

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   5 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   58 | Sustainable Weight Loss: How to Keep It Simple

   Registered Dietitian Sam Barone explains how to simplify sustainable weight loss by cutting through conflicting advice and focusing on what matters now.

Inside a recent episode

60 | Loneliness, Weight Loss & the Missing Piece of a Healthier Life

Published 19 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] But It does tell us that social disconnection is a serious health issue, not just like an uncomfortable feeling. You know what I mean? And when we talk about taking care of ourselves, we usually talk about what we're eating, how much we're moving, how we're sleeping, and whether we're managing stress. And obviously, all of those things matter. But what about the people in our lives? who knows when we're struggling? Who celebrates us when something wonderful happens? Who notices when we're not ourselves? And maybe just as importantly, who are we showing up for? Because connection goes both ways, right? […]

Who has been a guest on More Than A Number | Weight Loss, Lose Weight, Healthy Habits, Meal Prep, Nutrition

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jaclyn Klauder
• Nick
• Colleen Sloan

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

53 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

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