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

More Than a Number | Sustainable Weight Loss, Healthy Eating for Weight Loss, Mindful Eating for Weight Loss, Weight Loss for

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

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 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

Latest episodes

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

Welcome back & Happy 60th Episode!! What if one of the most important pieces of building a healthier life has nothing to do with food, exercise, or the number on the sca

Oct 19
56 min

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

Welcome back, friends! I once decided I was going to get back in shape, pulled out my trusty Billy Blanks Tae Bo VHS tape, and got ready to pick up right where I'd left

Oct 12
50 min

58 | Sustainable Weight Loss: How to Keep It Simple

When did weight loss get so dang complicated? Track your calories. Don’t track your calories. Eat more protein. Get more fiber. Cut the carbs. Try fasting. Walk more. Li

Oct 5
42 min

57 | Why Not Eat Your Favorite Foods AND Lose Weight?

Welcome back! Have you ever decided you were starting a diet on Monday, only to spend Sunday night eating everything you were convinced you wouldn’t be “allowed” to have

Sep 21
30 min

56 | The 21-Day Habit Myth: What It Really Takes to Build Habits That Last

Welcome back! Have you ever started a new habit, made it a week or two, and wondered why it still felt so hard? Maybe you assumed you lacked discipline—or that if the ha

Sep 14
30 min

55 | Are You Actually Resting—or Just Avoiding? | Distraction & Sustainable Weight Loss

Welcome back! Have you ever told yourself you were “resting”…while feeling guilty the entire time because you knew there was something else you wanted or needed to do?

Sep 7
43 min

54 | The One Word Everyone Gets Wrong About Sustainable Weight Loss

Welcome back! There's one word we throw around constantly in sustainable weight loss, and I don't think most of us actually know what we mean by it. Consistency. We say

Aug 31
45 min

53 | Food, Feelings & the Gut-Brain Connection with Jaclyn Klauder, RDN, LD, CEDS

Welcome back! What if the way we eat, the way we feel, and the way we think about our bodies aren't separate issues at all? In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and

Aug 24
1 h 11 min

52 | Weight Loss Isn’t Always What You Eat...It’s HOW You Eat It

Hey Friends - welcome back! When we're trying to lose weight or improve our health, we spend a LOT of time thinking about what we eat. Are we getting enough protein and

Aug 17
58 min

51 | The First Step to Lasting Weight Loss Isn't What You Think

Welcome back! What if the first step to lasting weight loss has nothing to do with protein, meal prep, or exercise? In this episode, we're talking about something that

Aug 10
20 min

50 | How to Stay Consistent When Life Gets Hard (What 30 Days Taught Me)

Welcome back! Can 30 days really change your life? A month ago, I challenged myself to post on social media every day for 30 days. I thought it was simply an accountabi

Aug 3
30 min

49 | Stop Chasing Weight Loss. Build a Life That Supports It.

Welcome back, friend! This week's episode is a little different...and honestly, a lot more personal. For the past several months, I've been working behind the scenes on

Jul 27
26 min

48 | How Nick & Tina Lost Over 360 Pounds Together: What Finally Made Weight Loss Stick (Part 2)

Welcome back! In Part 2 of my conversation with Nick, we move beyond the incredible numbers—Nick's 250-pound weight loss and Tina's 110-pound weight loss—and talk about

Jul 20
52 min

47 | How Nick & Tina Lost Over 360 Pounds Together: The Truth About Weight Loss Nobody Talks About (Part 1)

Welcome back! Do NOT miss this episode!   What does it really take to lose weight and keep it off? In this very special first part of my conversation with my friend Nic

Jul 13
1 h 10 min

46 | Trying to Lose Weight After the Holiday Weekend? Don't Restart. Resume.

Hey friends, welcome back! The holiday weekend is over… and if your first thought this morning was, "I need to get back on track," this episode is for you. Today, I'm c

Jul 6
36 min

45 | Why You Can't Lose Weight With Another Meal Plan

Hey Friends, welcome back! In this episode, I'm answering one of the questions I get asked more than almost any other: "Do you take insurance?" But this conversation isn

Jun 29
41 min

44 | Why Weight Isn't the Whole Story + What Most Doctors Get Wrong | Interview with Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN

Hey Friends, welcome back! I took last week off so this week is a bonus double episode! In this special interview episode, I sit down with my friend and colleague, Coll

Jun 22
1 h 17 min

43 | Lose Weight Without Guilt | The Truth About Cheat Meals & Diet Culture

Hey friends, welcome back! In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most normalized — and honestly most damaging — phrases in diet culture: “I cheated.” I unpack what

Jun 8
28 min

42 | Trying to Lose Weight? Stop Being Scared of Fruit

Welcome back! In this episode, I’m tackling one of the strangest nutrition fears that has exploded in wellness culture lately: the fear of fruit. I share a real conversa

Jun 1
26 min

41 | High Protein Diet? Low Carb Diet? Why “It Depends” Is the RIGHT Answer

Hey, friends! In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most frustrating — but most important — realities in nutrition: why “it depends” is usually the most honest and

May 25
25 min

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You can tell Sam just gets it! Not from just a clinical side but actually from living through it. If you’re tired of starting over, this is 100% worth listening to!

Herhealthybody-Coryn · Mar 2026

More Than a Number is an incredible podcast! Sam shares so much wisdom and insight from her personal experience and education, and she delivers it in a way that’s both practical and easy to digest (no pun intended). I’m so grateful for this resource and can’t wait to hear more episodes!

aroth5 · Sep 2025

So relatable and inspiring. I love the way Sam teaches us how to deal with things in a way that seems doable and sustainable. Her tips and suggestions make it easy to believe in yourself and ability to do this for yourself

Dmreinhart · Sep 2025

I have watched all of Sam Barone’s More than A Number podcasts so far and I am over the top impressed. This dietitian knows her stuff ! Since she has had personal weight struggles she knows the reality of it all. She is articulate, funny, experienced in her field and the podcast feels like a good friend giving good advice. I love her podcasts and can’t wait to keep following.

Alniksco · Sep 2025

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