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Create Your Balance

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The Create Your Balance Podcast is where you'll find tips on how you can simplify your life and find overall balance in your health and wellness.
Whether you are looking to simplify your life, feel more confident in your own skin and balance and improve your overall physical and emotional well being, or simply struggling with finding the right mindset to stay positive...
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Does Losing Weight Help You Feel More Confident? The REAL Truth You Haven’t Heard...

December 13, 2022 15:01 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MB

Does losing weight REALLY help you feel more confident?? Let’s talk about that. Shall we?    I’m diving into the REAL TRUTH in this episode.    I hear all the time, from the women who come to me, that they’d like to lose weight to FEEL more confident, have more energy and be happier….BUT is weight loss what you need in order to FEEL that way?    Seems the diet industry pushes that and has us believing that ALL of our wildest dreams will come true once we lose weight with their ...

All Diets Work AND FAIL for the SAME REASONS!

December 06, 2022 19:50 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MB

In this episode, I’ll be diving into HOW does work AND FAIL for the same reasons. I know, you’ve lost weight on such and such diet…BUT are you someone who has done that OVER and OVER again throughout your whole life?  If you are, then you may want to listen up and hear what I have to say before you decide to hop on the new diet bandwagon that “everyone is doing”. I’ve always said, diets work UNTIL THEY DON’T..and I’m about to talk about that in this podcast.    **********************...

How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

November 20, 2022 14:28 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MB

Worried about the “ holiday weight gain” you’re hearing all about?? I got your back, no worries!! In this episode, I’m giving you a few SIMPLE tips on how you can avoid the holiday weight gain this year. It may just be easier than you think.  I know this time of year we’re hearing all about the good/bad of all the holiday gatherings and fearing the foods we may be tempted to eat and then…Oh, my..do I dare say it…WE COULD GAIN 20 FUCKING POUNDS!! Yep, that’s the word on the street.  A...

Why You May be Seeing Your Weight Fluctuate on the Scale

October 18, 2022 16:20 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB

In this episode, I’ll be talking about why the scale may be fluctuating on a daily basis and whether or not you are losing FAT or WATER…this is important in order for you to see sustainable results.    Some reasons the scale may be fluctuation are:  Factors like sodium and carbohydrate intake, exercise, food intake, bowel patterns, a person's menstrual cycle, medications, and alcohol can all contribute to daily swings in the number on the scale.  Most importantly would be WATER RETEN...

What’s in a Before and After Photo…are we living for the compliments??

October 04, 2022 11:47 - 14 minutes - 20 MB

If you have followed me even for a millisecond, you know how I feel about before and after photos when it comes to weight loss.    I get the whole, “ I use it to keep track” BUT AT WHAT COST?? In this episode, I’m about to tell you what it cost me and many of my clients. NO ONE, I mean NO ONE tells you what goes on in the AFTER, AFTER part of it all. No worries, I’ve got that covered.  No one talks about how we LOVE the compliments and then FEAR gaining a single pound back..I’m about...

What’s in a DIET?!?!?! It's time you know the TRUTH!!

September 27, 2022 11:55 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MB

So many of us are all about which diet we will do next and who is seeing the results we’re wanting.  Maybe you just started the “Whole 30” because you want to lose some weight. ⁣⁣ ⁣You realize now you can’t eat sugar, bread, or drink alcohol for 30 days. You start losing your mind! “Omg, what am I gonna do?” In this episode, I’m giving a quick rundown of WHAT’s REALLY in a DIET.  What do you have to “give up” in order to see results?  What do you do AFTER the said diet ends?  Ask...

Is Your Doctor’s Weight Loss Advice REALLY Healthy?

September 20, 2022 11:59 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this episode, I get SUPER EMOTIONAL on all levels about the weight loss advice some of these doctors are giving out.  I have to come clean here and I MUST get this out there. I am shocked at the number of DOCTORS that prescribe a diet plan to their patients that is VERY UNHEALTHY, in fact, it kind of sort of encouraged disordered eating and can lead to eating disorders.  It actually makes me sad that this is even happening…and this story I am about to share, with permission from a cli...

We Need to Do Better, Health Coaches!!

September 13, 2022 18:15 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MB

Do you REALLY know who you are working with when you start a health and weight loss program? In today's episode, I’m going t be talking about health coaches and how some seem to be crawling out of the woodwork left and right. The problem with that is the number of UNQUALIFIED health coaches that are out there.  How do I know this? I used to be one!!! Until I knew better and educated myself better. Working with someone who is educated can make a difference in your results and whether or n...

“I’ve Tried EVERYTHING and NOTHING seems to be working!!”

September 06, 2022 16:49 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MB

In this episode, I am going to be talking about a common struggle that my clients come to me with. I hear all the time “I’ve tried everything and nothing seems to be working…even the things I’ve done in the past!” Weight loss can be a tricky thing as we get older. There’s so much MIS information out there…trust me when I say that I have tried it all, and then some.  I’m about to expose a few secrets the diet industry is keeping from you when it comes to weight loss for women! The number ...

You’ve been working out for HOW long? You don’t LOOK any different!!”

August 30, 2022 11:41 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MB

In this episode, I’m bringing up a comment I saw on a post about someone who had been working out for a while. They were in conversation with someone who told them they didn’t LOOK any different from working out.  I’m about to rip into WHY you should NEVER be so ignorant to say such a thing. We never truly know why a person starts working out nor do we know what their goals are. SO, to say something as far as HOW their EXTERNAL appearance hasn’t changed is straight up ignorant BUT I unders...

Why I’m an ANTI-DIET Nutrition Coach and What It Means

August 23, 2022 11:49 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode, I’m about to get VOCAL (in case you haven’t heard me in the past) See I have people attack me ALL THE TIME telling me I promote obesity because I am so against DIETS! YES, I’m against the BULLSHIT behind the diets and the UNHEALTHY shit they promote and I will not sit down about that. With that being said...I am NOT against weight loss.  So I’ll be filling you in on what the heck that means because they can CO-EXIST!!  Diet culture sucks and it had my life turned upsid...

Diet RED FLAGS You Should Be Aware Of

August 09, 2022 19:53 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MB

In this episode, I’m revealing 5 DIET RED FLAGS you should be aware of.  Diets have such tricky and tempting marketing tactics and they definitely play on our insecurities. Heck, some even sound too good to be true! If that's the case…RUN! Always ask yourself if what you’re about to do or have done has been or will be sustainable. I can guess your answer will most likely be NO! Don’t be fooled by these... 🚩 DIET RED FLAGS 🚩 You certainly cannot eliminate Whole Food group for the r...

Top 4 Common Trends in the Fitness Industry That Cause More Harm Than Good

August 02, 2022 17:38 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MB

When it comes to the fitness and weight loss industry, there is a TON of information and MIS information out there. In this episode, I’m going to be discussing the TOP 4 trends out there in the fitness industry that could be causing us more harm than good. Trust me when I say I KNOW…I’ve been there, done that, promoted that, and then some. AND IF I ever tried to promote it to you, I apologize! It really grinds my gears to hear and see these 4 things promoted left and right:  Eating 1200...

How Do I Track My Progress??

July 26, 2022 11:25 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MB

With all the fitness trackers out there it’s hard to know what to use… In this episode, I’ll be filling you in on what I use to track MY progress. So many people ask me how I track things and what I eat in a day so I figured I’d fill you all in on that. Because…inquiring minds want to know.  Now, if you have followed me in the past OR even listened to my podcast last week ( HERE )  So let’s get right to it and stop all the mumbo jumbo of these show notes…shall we?  *****************...

The Dark Side of My fitness Pal and other Fitness Trackers

July 19, 2022 12:08 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

Do you use fitness trackers? Did you know they have a dark side?  I’ll be talking about the dark side of these apps such as My Fitness Pal…Could tracking calories and macros every day hurt more than help, or even sabotage your diet completely? You’d be surprised.  Sure, they’re great to keep track of your progress and your macros. It’s a great feeling when you get all of your rings to coles or even get a little award for kicking butt on your progress for that day…BUT…there might be poten...

Are You Killing Your Metabolism????

July 12, 2022 11:22 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB

Let’s talk metabolism…In this episode, I’ll be letting you in on a few ways to tell if you are killing ( slowing down) your metabolism.  I’ll also be telling you about the 2 MOST IMPORTANT keys to a healthy metabolism ( muscle and fuel) . These 2 go hand in hand in making sure your metabolism is well-primed…BUT over the years we’ve done some things that may be a little counterproductive to our metabolism. No worries, I’m about to fill you in on all things metabolism...   **********...

How to Lose Weight Fast!!

July 05, 2022 19:08 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MB

“How do I lose weight fast?”  “How do I get rid of belly fat fast?”  “How do I lose the last 10 pounds?” These are common questions I get asked and in this episode, I’m diving right into the answers.   You may not expect the answers I’m giving you but I’m laying out the truth and you NEED to know it.   Nowadays, we’re so used to instant gratification that many of us fail to realize that losing weight and keeping it off is a process, not something that can be achieved overnight....

How to protect your children from Food and Body Shame…Stopping the cycle

May 03, 2022 11:01 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MB

In this episode I’ll be talking about how to promote a healthy relationship with food a body with your children. I know with all the info out there in social media and TV our children are exposed to so many different avenues of body image and weight that it can be difficult to know what to do.  I feel the most important thing is to start with ourselves and the example we are setting. So…what kind of example are you setting for your children?  Many of my clients reach out  to me because t...

Lose the Weight By Spring Break

April 05, 2022 11:29 - 20 minutes - 28 MB

(Losing weight quickly is impressive, it shows you are motivated and have a timed goal…ACTUALLY KEEPING THE WEIGHT Off is what is the truly impressive part shows that you’ve learned that making healthy choices is NOT just about being motivated for a specific event)    In this episode, I’m going to dive right in and let ya know what a crock this all is and what we keep doing to our bodies each time we fall for the “lose weight quickly” bit these companies put out there.  I get it, you ha...

5 Mindset Shifts You Need To Make in Order to Make Healthy Eating a Habit

March 29, 2022 11:46 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

Are you constantly struggling to maintain a healthy diet?  You decide you want to eat healthily. You have an idea of what to do and you start with really good intentions, only to give up and fall back into your old eating habits in a week or two.  Sound familiar? Wondering why is it so tough for you to stick with your healthy eating plans?  In this episode, I’ll be talking about the biggest roadblock that is holding you back…MINDSET! Yep, it’s your stinkin’ thinkin’! If you want ...

Mom Jeans, Dad Jeans and Everything in Between

March 22, 2022 11:58 - 31 minutes - 43 MB

Ever wonder WHY you can't quite find a great pair of jeans that fit just right??? Because they kind of suck...which is what I'll be talking about in this episode... Jeans are not a one size fits all…  Got thick thighs? Large calves? A small waist? JEANS WILL NOT FIT YOU. This makes shopping for jeans an absolute nightmare.   Why are there so many different styles? Skinny jeans.  Boyfriend jeans. ... Straight cut... Bootcut jeans. ... Flare jeans. ... Jeggings. ... ...

7 Biggest Side Effects of Dieting We forget ( or just aren’t fully aware of)

March 08, 2022 12:22 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MB

When we go on diet after diet, there is something NO ONE tells us…NOT even these diet companies.    In this episode, I am discussing a few side effects from dieting that no one talks about and some of us don’t even realize it’s happening. ALL of these fancy diets can have some long term lasting side effects and we need to be fully aware of what they are doing to us.    They can actually be causing more damage than we realize as we are just watching the number on the scale go down…BUT...

How to Work on Loving Your Body

March 01, 2022 12:05 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

In this episode, I’m getting a little up close and personal with you about a post I saw on FB that hit me right in the feels.  Link to original post: https://www.facebook.com/lovelyinthedarkblog/posts/486951299472810   As I read it,  it really hit me and I KNOW I am not the only one who felt exactly what Lovely In the Dark explained in her words on growing up as a teenager in the 90s and having difficulties knowing how to love her body.  As someone who went to an all-girls high schoo...

More Unfiltered Thoughts and FACTS About How the Diet Industry Creates a Culture of Dependency

February 15, 2022 12:46 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB

It seems we have become a society that is VERY dependent on the diet industry…and THEY JUST EAT IT UP!!   In this episode, I’m giving a few unfiltered thoughts and FACTS about how the diet industry has created a clutter of dependency and what it is actually doing to our health.    Sorry, not sorry but I do call out a few companies in this one. NOT for my gain BUT for YOUR HEALTH! These companies should be ashamed of themselves for how they are promoting weight loss and calling it “he...

Is It a Lifestyle Change OR Just Another DIET??

February 08, 2022 17:57 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

In this episode, once again, I am exposing the BS behind the diets..even the ones that say they aren’t a diet.    How can you REALLY Tell if what you are doing IS indeed a diet? Remember, they suck and they don’t work but this one is claiming NOT to be a diet…so how are sure?    Well, I’m going to dive into how you can tell and the top things to look for before you “go on” another diet. I’m giving the TOP 4 things to expose whether a certain program IS a diet or not!! I’m also going ...

5 Reasons Why CONSTANTLY Trying to Eat Less is Fucking With You

February 01, 2022 12:57 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

In this episode, I’m coming right out with it ( keep the little ears away) I’m dropping the F-bombs AND truth bombs about all of this eat less, move more BS, and why it is fucking with us on so many levels.    It's not as simple as "eat less + move more"   If that were the case, EVERYONE would be at their “ideal weight”    If you feel like you keep failing at your diets, it’s not a lack of willpower or self-control…it’s the damn diets!!   Your body is SO much smarter than the...

Chrissy's Testimonial

January 25, 2022 12:33 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

In this episode, you're going to hear about Chrissy's transformation. Such an awesome transformation over 4 weeks. Chrissy had a few tweaks to make and she made them. She showed up for herself and did the work she needed to do. I'm so proud of her and her transformation. I have seen confidence shine through here and I am so proud of Chrissy! Take a listen to her story... We worked through things like self-sabotaging thoughts, how we feel when we hear the word diet and all the things th...

Should You Ditch the Diets for Good?

January 18, 2022 13:23 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MB

If you have been following me for a while, you already know the answer to that question…   In this episode, I’m going to be talking about the pros and cons of actually DITCHING the DIETS for good.    Have you ever thought about how yo-yo diets affect your overall health?    Getting off the yo-yo diet rollercoaster is a much more health-conscious choice than sticking with them because diets don’t work! ( SHOCKER)   They can negatively impact your relationship with food, your b...

Top 5 Tips on How to “Boost Your Metabolism, Lose the Fat and Keep the Muscle.”

January 11, 2022 12:15 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MB

Do you want to know the REAL, TRUE way to boost your metabolism, lose fat and keep muscle?  CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH?? In this episode, I am going to give REAL tips on how you can boost your metabolism, lose fat and keep muscle. Yep, I’m using the same line the diet companies put out there BUT I’m bringing you the TRUTH on how to actually get these results in a SUSTAINABLE way where you won’t be looking for the next big thing in 3 months to a year.  Boost your metabolism, lose fat and ...

New Year,New You...My take on why it is BS!!

January 04, 2022 12:32 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB

Ahhh, yesss… a FRESH NEW  YEAR to start AGAIN!!! The diet industry is coming in hot with all the NEWEST FAD diets that EVERYONE Is doing… Well, in this episode, I’m going to suggest you DON’T hope on that  “New Year, New Me!” bandwagon. I’m about to give my unfiltered thoughts on this age-old saying that many of us feel the need to play into each new year.  I get it, the holidays are over and you may feel like you’ve overindulged a bit too much!! Is that REALLY the end of the world?  ...

Liz's Transformation Story

December 29, 2021 12:53 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MB

Liz recently went through my Mindset Madness program where we worked on the mindset we have around weight loss, food, and our bodies.  Prior to her getting started she said she felt frustrated, lost and was looking for honest help.  We worked through things like self-sabotaging thoughts, how we feel when we hear the word diet, and all the things that have been holding us back from seeing the results we deserve.  This is a 4-week program specifically to help women who are obsessed with ...

Losing Weight Does NOT Necessarily Make You Healthier

December 14, 2021 13:22 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MB

In this episode, I’m dropping a few more truth bombs on the whole weight loss world. If you listened to my last podcast, I dropped a “few” facts and statistics on the sad things that weight loss is doing to us as a whole. I figured I’d keep going and let you know that losing weight does not necessarily make you healthier.  Oh, wait! What now? I know that a lot of us have been told, by our doctor, to lose weight because of A, B, or C numbers being high. Well, losing weight doesn’t actuall...

My Unfiltered Thoughts on the FACTS and STATISTICS of Weight Loss,Body Image and Disordered Eating

December 07, 2021 12:23 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

Have you ever stopped to look at the actual facts and statistics of the damage dieting is causing us?  No worries, I got ya right here in this episode. I can tell you that these statistics are astounding. I can alos tell you that I am bring my complete, raw and unfiltered thoughts on it all so there WILL be TRUTHBOMBS and F-BOMBS dropped!  Here are just a few that I will be discussing and giving my unfiltered thoughts on.  95% of diets fail and most will regain their lost weight in 1-5 ...

Healthy Weight Loss -vs- Unhealthy Weight Loss

November 30, 2021 12:29 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MB

It seems so many are out to lose weight for one reason or another these days...BUT What many people don’t realize is that there are really only two ways to lose weight: healthy vs. unhealthy weight loss. With countless products, programs, diets, and regimens being flaunted as a magic bullet to weight loss, it is tempting to jump on one of them just to lose the weight. But the sad reality is, many of these approaches only deliver dramatic unhealthy weight loss results that are hard to maint...

Dying To be Thin

November 23, 2021 12:35 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MB

Are we DYING to be thin? LITERALLY!   In this episode I’m dropping the truth bombs about what is REALLY going down in the weight loss/ diet world that society is jamming down our throats.    Am I angry?? YEP! It’s time to let the cat out of the bag and tell it like it is. It has to be put out there and I’m taking a stand for those of us ( yes I was included in this too) who have fallen prey to the BS that is out there that is LITERALLY brainwashing us to think we need another diet.  ...

Are You a Self- Sabotager?

November 16, 2021 12:41 - 18 minutes - 24.7 MB

In this episode, I’m talking about how we actually are self-sabotaging our own weight loss effort AND how it’s possible we are allowing others to do the same. I’m also giving a few awesome tips on how to overcome these struggles so it doesn’t happen anymore.    The first step to most recovery ( and YES, dieting and struggling with weight for more than half your life requires a recovery process) is admitting there is an issue...the issue is SELF-SABOTAGE and we may not even recognize it. ...

4 Ways to Combat a Bad Body Image Day

November 09, 2021 12:20 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MB

In this episode, I'm talking about the 4 ways to combat a bad body image day.  Let’s face it, we all have them and sometimes it happens more than we’d like to admit.  SO how do we work through them and realize it’s just a bad day not a bad forever?   Instead of letting them completely ruin your day let’s learn how you can combat them Such as… Acknowledging your thoughts and feelings Making yourself more comfortable in the situation ( possibly a little change) Reminding yourse...

Body Positivity doesn’t mean “anti-weight loss”

November 02, 2021 15:47 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MB

In this episode I’m going to be talking about the body positivity movement and what I am actually against...You may be surprised to hear that I am NOT against weight loss. It seems that sometimes when people hear body positivity they think it’s anti-weight loss and that it promotes obesity.    I’m 187% ANTI-DIET B.S. but if you have followed me and know my story, you know exactly why.  Weight loss isn’t a bad goal to have, I just believe we have been going about it in such a harmful wa...

Why I Hate the Diet Industry

October 12, 2021 12:42 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MB

I’m bringing it in this episode...the gloves are off! I’m about to lay it all out there on why I despise the diet and weight loss industry.  Let’s face it, we’ve all fallen prey to their false promises. I used to promote the BS and all it did was ruin me and I saw the same demise happen with a LOT of my clients.  So I’m giving you my top 3 reasons ( when I could probably go into about 487 million) as to why I hate the diet industry.  They are constantly jamming their BS down your thro...

Overcoming the Struggles of Divorce with Divorce Coach Kelli Calabrese

October 05, 2021 12:03 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MB

When it comes to divorce, it can be a difficult decision to make and some even feel alone. Believe it or not, the anxiety, depression and bitterness of a divorce can leave your health in a not so good condition.  No worries, we’ve got your back.  In this episode, Kelli discusses how you can heal and celebrate a restored and healthier you!​ She shares a bit about her story and how her divorce left her filled with anxiety and in a state of depression. She went looking for help but it was...

4 Reasons Your Body May Be Holding onto Weight

September 28, 2021 18:46 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MB

When it comes to weight loss, it can be a complex subject involving genetics, diet, exercise, and hormones...PLUS, there is so much information out there and it can be confusing.  In this episode I’m going to dive right into the TRUTH behind why your body may be holding onto the weight.     There are some things happening in your body that may make weight loss a bit stubborn and I’m here to let you know it doesn’t have to be this way. Sometimes just making little adjustments can help e...

Top 10 Questions Answered About Weight Loss

September 14, 2021 12:11 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MB

With all the information out there, weight loss can be quite complicated.  In this episode, I am answering the top 10 questions that I get asked most often.  I’m about to give you the most HONEST answers you will ever hear.  I’ll answer your questions such as  How often should I eat to lose weight?  How many calories should I eat? And What is the best way to track weight loss?...And many more.  As someone who’s helped so many women lose weight over the last 10 years and whose g...

Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Results

September 01, 2021 11:28 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MB

In this episode, I’ll be talking about DIETS and if they are actually setting you up for failure.  If you’re like most women, you believe dieting IS the key to weight loss and have spent more than half of your life and hundred, if not thousands of dollars on fat burners, meal replacement shakes, weight loss programs and much more. I’m about to call this self-sabotaging instead of dieting. I know, it’s a bit negative but today I’m telling you what you NEED to hear, not what you WANT to he...

Is Your Metabolism Slow?

August 17, 2021 11:32 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MB

Do you feel like your metabolism is slow? Maybe it’s broken? Over 40 and feel like it's come to a snail's pace?   In this episode, I’m talking about metabolism and why it may be slow..no worries, it’s NOT broken BUT there are some things we may have done in the past that have slowed it down. Oh and P.S. Don’t blame it on menopause either.  You have the power and you’ve had it all along my dear ( cue Glinda the good witch from The Wizard of Oz)  I’ll be giving you: The 3 ways YOU can...

Why You Haven't Lost the Weight Yet

August 10, 2021 12:36 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MB

In this episode, I’ll be talking about the struggles some of us face when it comes to weight loss and WHY we haven’t been able to lose the weight and keep it off.  There are actually 3 things I repeatedly see when my clients come to me. It seems they struggle with these 3 most often. I’ll be talking about them and diving deep into them: Taking Inventory of the past Confidence Your Weight Loss Approach Also, I’ll be discussing a few habits that will help you get through these struggle...

What Is Disordered Eating?

August 03, 2021 11:16 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MB

In this episode, I'll be diving into what disordered eating is and a little bit of my story.    Do any of these sound familiar??? Frequent dieting, anxiety associated with specific foods or meal skipping Chronic weight fluctuations Rigid rituals and routines surrounding food and exercise Feelings of guilt and shame associated with eating Preoccupation with food, weight, and body image that negatively impacts the quality of life A feeling of loss of control around food, includi...

Cheat Meal, Treat Meal OR Just Another Day

July 27, 2021 11:42 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MB

“Cheat” Meal, “Treat” Meal...or just another meal?  In this episode, I’m discussing the difference between a cheat meal and a treat meal and how it can affect different people in different ways.  When we hear the word “CHEAT” meal we think of it like this:  Cheating within a diet plan involves giving yourself calculated, planned permission to temporarily break strict diet rules. We are “allowing” ourselves to “cheat” on the plan..but in some cases, which I hear often with my clients, w...

Traditional Dieting Versus Transformational Dieting

July 20, 2021 12:20 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this episode, I’m going to be discussing traditional diets versus transformational diets.  But first, let’s talk about what traditional and transformational really mean when it comes to diets AND what we get out of them…   Traditional: This is pretty much every diet out there. They give you a set of rules that you follow for a specific amount of time and promise a certain outcome.  It’s totally possible to get that outcome BUT what they don’t tell you in traditional diets ( or sho...

Can Happiness Be Found in Weight Loss...Let's Talk all the FEELS!!

July 06, 2021 12:06 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MB

In this episode I’m discussing the “feelings” that come with weight loss, or should I say the ones we sometimes chase for way too long.    Is it REALLY the weight loss that will bring us the feelings we’re longing for OR is it just the actual feeling we want to FEEL?    So what the heck am I talking about here...you’ll have to go listen to the podcast to hear my full details BUT I talk a little bit about:    How it may not REALLY be the weight loss you want but it’s the HAPPINESS...

Your habits will lead to your success or lack there of when it comes to weight loss

June 22, 2021 12:42 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

In this episode, I’m talking about our HABITS and how it has gotten us to where we are today with our weight loss goals.   SO, if you’re someone who has struggled with losing weight and keeping it off for the better part of your life you may want to check your habits and beliefs around it...which I talk about in todays podcast.    This crazy rollercoaster isn’t getting us anywhere but stuck and it’s all in our daily habits.  I’ll be short and sweet here in these notes because you d...