101: Interview with LeAnna Robey

Simple, Healthy Choices for Weight Loss

In this episode, Dr. Steve and his wife Theresa sit down with LeAnna Robey to share her inspiring weight loss journey. LeAnna reveals how her simple decision to change her lifestyle led to losing 43 pounds in just a few months! You'll hear about the small but significant adjustments she made to her daily routine, how she overcame initial struggles, and the unexpected benefits that followed. From cutting out Starbucks to adjusting her eating window, LeAnna’s story will motivate anyone who feels stuck or overwhelmed by the idea of getting healthy.

LeAnna Robey is a devoted mom and talented baker whose life revolves around her daughter and family. Recognizing the impact of unhealthy eating on her family time, LeAnna embarked on a transformative journey, shedding 40 pounds in just three months by making healthier choices. She shares her story to inspire others that even simple changes can lead to a happier, healthier life.

[00:01 - 04:21] LeAnna’s Turning Point

LeAnna shares how feeling out of breath from a flight of stairs sparked her journey.

She opens up about gaining back weight after an initial loss and what motivated her to try again.

The moment she realized it wasn’t about exercise, but diet changes.

LeAnna reveals she’s lost a total of 43 pounds since May.

[04:22 - 14:07] Changing Habits for Good

The first month was tough, especially giving up her daily Starbucks fix.

Adjusting to eating within a 5-hour window, from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

LeAnna’s small meal hacks, including deviled eggs and beef sticks.

How eliminating fruit juice and increasing protein changed her family’s eating habits.

[14:08 - 35:48] Impact on Family Life

LeAnna’s husband started his own diet journey first, losing over 50 pounds.

How her weight loss gave her more energy to play with her daughter and take walks after dinner.

LeAnna’s daughter is now eating healthier too, with less processed foods.

Seeing junk food differently—why fast food just doesn’t taste the same anymore.

[35:49 - 47:49] Closing Segment

How LeAnna handles the mental challenge of plateauing and staying focused.

Her advice to others: it's hard at first, but it gets easier with time.

Understanding that diet changes are about long-term health, not just weight loss.

Finding joy in new energy levels and healthier food cravings.

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Tweetable Quotes:

“Anybody can do this, you know, I'm a regular, regular person that, you know, had these addictions that, you know, had her Starbucks every single day that had, you know, ice cream every night after dinner and just went to sleep right after that. You know, I don't have, I don't have to do that anymore, you know, and if I can do it, definitely anybody else can do it.” - LeAnna Robey

“I want some sugar or I want something over here or a drink, that trying to, ignore that part of my brain saying you want this or you need this and making it say, you just want this. You don't need this. Trying to get over that mental factor is  probably the hardest thing that I had to do.” - LeAnna Robey

“When you actually start eating healthy, you actually change your gut bacteria. Then the new bacteria causes you to crave healthy foods” - Steve Hughlett

“You think you're hungry and if you just realize, wait a minute, that's just a thought.” - Steve Hughlett