#238 Building a New You: Lisa Franz Shares Her Weight Loss Framework

Welcome back to another can’t-miss episode of The Nutrition and Life Podcast! We’re thrilled to welcome our host, international nutritional coach, digital nomad, and fitness enthusiast Lisa Franz, who joins Stephan Neff for an enlightening discussion: “The Ultimate Framework to Lose the Weight and Keep it Off.”

Lisa shares her incredible journey from active childhood in Germany to university studies in sports science, her transformative experience as a frontline police officer in New Zealand, and how she discovered her true calling helping others unlock sustainable health through nutrition, movement, and mindset.

Get practical insights and actionable tips on sleep, stress, shift work, building healthy habits, the power of muscle, why you can’t outrun the fork, overcoming food noise, and the secret sauce behind a sustainable lifestyle change. If you’re overwhelmed by information and want a clear, compassionate, and empowering path to long-term wellbeing—this episode is for you!

So grab your notepad, settle in, and get ready for a wisdom-packed show that will change how you think about health, weight loss, and self-care.

Timestamps:

• [00:00] – Lisa’s Aha Moment: Nutrition is Key!
• [02:14] – Growing Up Active & Chasing Fulfillment
• [05:01] – Life as a Police Officer: Shift Work & Health Struggles
• [08:34] – Sleep, Circadian Rhythm, and Real-Life Challenges
• [13:18] – Can You Outrun the Fork? (Hint: No!)
• [17:52] – Obesity Across Cultures: What Lisa Learned as a Digital Nomad
• [24:13] – The Power of Daily Movement & NEAT
• [29:32] – Building Muscle: The “Organ of Longevity”
• [35:21] – Diets, Food Noise, and Food Freedom
• [40:38] – Why Nutrition Advice Is So Confusing
• [48:00] – Mindset Shifts: Identity, Affirmations, and Micro-Wins
• [58:00] – The Low-Hanging Fruit for REAL Lasting Change
• [1:10:06] – Traveling, Culture, and Eating Well Anywhere
• [1:17:49] – Mindful Eating, Savoring, and Slowing Down
• [1:20:20] – Connect With Lisa: Coaching & Podcast

Follow Stephan Neff:

• Instagram: @neffinspiration
• YouTube: @neffinspiration
• Podcast Site/Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/neff-inspiration/id1521194219
• Website: https://neffinspiration.com/

Episode Availability: Listen to this episode and all others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your favorite podcast platform—or watch the full interview on YouTube!

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