83. Move It Like Money – The Exercise Currency Exchange You Didn’t Know You Needed

Weight Loss Made Simple

Tired of feeling like if you don’t sweat, it doesn’t count? Think again! In this empowering and light-hearted episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger, aka SugarFree MD, introduces the concept of an Exercise Currency Exchange — a powerful mindset shift that helps you drop the all-or-nothing mentality around movement.

Learn how to assign value to small bursts of activity (like brushing your teeth while squatting, dancing while folding laundry, or taking the stairs) so your brain finally believes: It ALL counts.

Whether you’re too busy for the gym or stuck in perfectionist thinking, this episode will help you:
✅ Stop feeling guilty for missing a workout
✅ Reframe movement as daily “money” you earn
✅ Discover creative ways to "bank" activity throughout your day
✅ Build consistency and momentum without burnout

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:
💬 Why walking goals often lead to all-or-nothing spirals
💬 How to create your own “movement money system”
💬 Real-life, hilarious examples of movement “exchange rates”
💬 Brain hacks to make your workouts feel more achievable
💬 The surprising science behind short bursts of movement

🔥 Mentioned in This Episode:

• 💻 Access Dr. Stacy’s Emotional Eating Vault with 14 private coaching lessons:
  👉 www.sugarfreemd.com/vault

💡 Take Action:

1. Create your own Exercise Currency Exchange Sheet.
2. Tag Dr. Stacy on Instagram with your funniest or most creative “currency swaps”!
   📲 @sugar_freemd

Free 2-Pound Plan Call!
Want to jump start your weight loss? Schedule a free call where Dr. Stacy Heimburger will work with you to create a personalized plan to lose 2 pounds in one week, factoring in your unique circumstances, challenges, and aspirations. Schedule now! www.sugarfreemd.com/2pound
This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.