Create Your Balance
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... You're in the right place and this is the Podcast for you!
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C- Section Awareness Month…And the Scars it Leaves Behind
04/16/2024
C- Section Awareness Month…And the Scars it Leaves Behind
I have to admit, I’ve never been a fan of my C-Section scars. I don’t wear a 2 piece bathing suit unless it has full coverage of my scars and stretch marks. Can you say body image issues? Yep!! They are there BUT they have been there even before I had these scars. Let’s talk about the scars though since it’s awareness month. I’ve been ashamed of them, not what they brought me BUT the looks of them have disgusted me for years…BUT I’m working on letting that go. No one needs to see them because I think they’re ugly and look bad. Is that a me issue? I believe it is. Shit, my body has been CUT OPEN 3 times ( 2 vertical incisions and one bikini cut) to spew forth LIFE of another human being!! That’s pretty much a miracle in itself but put in the fact that I was cut open and then had to be a mother instantly. Not once but 3 times. That’s pretty fucking amazing. I remember my uncle saying…I have no idea how the hell you walked after that. ( after he watched a live c-section) They get you up and about within 24 hours of this major surgery. Yet we think getting back to our pre-baby body is the most amazing thing our bodies can do. Funny, I will NEVER be back to the pre-baby body because I have scars and stretch marks galore…AND I think what my body went through is the most amazing thing MY body has and will ever do! Man, I have worn those scars as shame for YEARS instead of being proud of what they symbolize!! It’s time we actually DO recognize things like this instead of trying to hide them and that’s exactly what I’m bringing you in this episode!! P.S. I think I recorded this and tired rerecording it 2-3 times because it got a little emotional for me. The end result is unedited and straight forward ( as are most of my podcasts)
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What Every Woman over 40 Need to Know About Weight Loss...Especially if You Feel Stuck!!
04/09/2024
What Every Woman over 40 Need to Know About Weight Loss...Especially if You Feel Stuck!!
If you’re over 40 or slowly approaching that age and yuo can’t quite seem to keep the weight off, you need to listen to this. Ever feel like what used to work for you just isn’t working anymore? You’ve tried it all and can’t seem to see sustainable weight loss results? No worries, I’ve got you covered in this podcast. From weight loss, to weight gain, hormones, menopause and all that comes with getting up there in age, I’m bringing the truthbombs today as to why you maynot be seeing the results you’re looking for.
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Just a Little Update Here on ME!!
04/02/2024
Just a Little Update Here on ME!!
Well, if you’ve been following me for a bit now, you know I’ve had some medical ‘things’ going on that I have mentioned a bit here and there. Well, in this episode, I’m giving you the big update on it all and taking you along for the full journey. As this episode is airing, I will be roughly 4 days post-op from a microdiscectomy on L-5-S1. A Lot of you know that I have had back problems for a LONG time and twice it has turned into big ass nerve pain starting from literally my ass to the bottom of my foot. Never in my life had I ever felt so much pain. Surgery was NOT what I wasnted BUT it is what I needed. I had ehxausted all of my options and my body just wasn’t cooperating with me. I had feared this moment would come and in my mind I knew recovering from back surgery at age 49 was probably going to be easier than recovering at 79. Trust me whan I say ALL the feelings came out, especially over the last 5 months when it all started to go down hill. Anger, frustration, fear, anxiety, defeat, fear…did I say fear?!?! That was the one that held me back the most. And possibly pride. I didn’t want to give in to surgery, I wanted to heal without haiving to be opened up. Well, in this podcast I give a little “pre-op” story that led me to the surgery and over the next few weeks and months, I will be taking you all on the journey of recovery. I have had many clients who have had set backs and, liek me, it IS the end of the world. It really isn’t but I was there and feeling sorry for myself and being severely pissed off because I was in a place in my fitness journey that I waskicking ass and taking names ( let me have my moment) THAT right there was a HUGE set back for me because I knew everything woul dhave to come to a dead stop and I’d be starting over AGAIN…but this time, my mindset is different and that is what I am sharing in this podcast. I am human, just like you and I have had BIG feelings on all of this BUT I know I will make a kick ass come back and live to tell about it all.
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What Happens When Negative Body Image Thoughts Haunt You? A Bit more of my Story
03/26/2024
What Happens When Negative Body Image Thoughts Haunt You? A Bit more of my Story
If you're a long time follower, you know I’ve struggled on and off with body image issues and I’ve discussed the “recovery” process of it all…BUT there are times when those thoughts try to haunt you. SO what happens when they come creeping back? I always say, its not always butterflies, rainbows and unicorns” and, it’s not. If you’ve been listening to my most recent podcast you are aware that healthwise, I have a few things going on which I believe hav lead me to a little bit of a weight loss down fall ( yep, I said downfall) Surprised? I mean who gets upset or has body image thoughts when they lose weight? IT doesnt matter WHAT SIZE you are, if the thoughts are there, they WILL always be there no matter what size you are. It’s what’s going on in your head that you have to work on not so much that damn number on the scale. Well, recently these thought have been trying to creep in and I have been fighting them off. I know the old me would be flipping the fuck out with all that is going on. BUT with the mindset changes that I have gone through things are easier to work through and don’t freak me out as much as they used to. SO let’s talk about that a bit more…shall we?
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How Do I Tone My Body?
03/19/2024
How Do I Tone My Body?
I get asked all the time, How can I tone up my Arms? Abs? Booty? Legs? Well, I’m coming right out and letting you know that the word TONED is right up there with the new word, SNATCHED!! I’m not a fan of either because they are complete marketing words. I’m sure you’re wondering what the heck I am even talking about. I mean they have vidoes and workouts that tell you you can “tone” these parts of your body…BUT do we even know what that really means? Do we know what actually MUST happen in order to have that “ toned “ look? YOU CANNOT SPOT TRAIN a specific area of your body. I know the marketing out there will tell you differently and show you some sort of image that makes you believe you’ll have a snatched waist if you march in place with your arms above your head or somethe even crazier. The FACT is that your body is the one that decides how and when it oxidizes fat, not there fancy little marketing polys. SO how in the world do you get that “look”? MUSCLE!!! Yep! Now before you go jumping in the kool-aid, let me dive into it in this podcast and then you can decide what flavor it is.
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You Look Great! Have You Lost Weight? Oh Wait…BUT How do you FEEL???
03/12/2024
You Look Great! Have You Lost Weight? Oh Wait…BUT How do you FEEL???
Yep, I’m calling it out once again as you all know how I feel about this ‘wonderful” little compliment. I pretty much despise it and I’ll tell you why once again in this podcast. Trust me when I say I’ve heard it enough myself and also heard how it has affected a LOT of my clients with their struggles. YES, I said struggles. Seems we look at that compliment at the surface level but I’m about to take you a bit deeper into how I feel about it and what it says to some of us. Don't get me wrong, compliments are great...BUT, is this the one we want to be throwing around so much? I suppose it depends on the circumstances BUT do we always know the circumstances? Each time I have received that “compliment” in the past 2 years it has actually made me laugh because I was not in a space of trying to lose weight OR did I feel like I “looked great”. It’s actually not about a look to me anymore, it’s about a FEEL!! Let me dive right into it real quick here and fill you in.
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Skinny or Healthy…
03/05/2024
Skinny or Healthy…
SO which is it? Healthy or skinny? Can you have one without the other? Do the two come hand in hand? If you look at how society defines it, then you MUST be skinny in order to be healthy and everything else exciting that comes with life. If you know me and follow me, you know my answer is that the 2 do NOT have to come hand in hand. YOU can be healthy AND unhealthy at ANY SIZE!! You can fight me on that but my gloves are off with all things that society promotes as healthy because quite frankly I have to say that about 90% of it is all BULLSHIT! We focus so much on our size and the number on the scale that we are actually missing out on what TRUE health really means. No worries though, I’m going to talk about it all in this podcast so go ahead, grab a cup of coffee and sit back and relax and listen up… y
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What I Eat In a Day
02/20/2024
What I Eat In a Day
It seems this is a new trend or one that I have been seeing more and more of out on social media…and quite frankly..it grinds my gears. Of course, I will be talking about it in this episode. Does it really matter what I eat in a day or what anyone else eats? What one person eats in a day should not matter to you. Most of these posts and videos I am seeing are not even enough food to sustain a toddler. Social media has so much of an influence on us BUT it’s not always healthy. I am sure sometimes there are some great recipe ideas out there and we can find something to spice up our meals BUT what another person eats in a day should have no bearing on what you eat or decide to eat. Keep in mind that I can put 5 different clients on the SAME eating plan and they will all see different results. These “What I eat in a day” posts know nothing about you nor do you know why that person is eating that way. Eating plans MUST be individualized and in my personal coaching opinion, BE REALISTIC... MANY, too many of these posts are NOT a realistic way to eat. Let’s dive into WHAT I EAT IN A DAY!!!
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Why Are We Constantly Chasing Weight Loss
02/13/2024
Why Are We Constantly Chasing Weight Loss
In this episode, I’m diving into why we continually chase weight loss. A lot of women that come to me have struggled for years with yo-yo diets and they have tried everything, and then some, only to end up gaining back what they lost and feeling frustrated. Sound familiar? It seems we want to go blaming ourselves and think we failed when in reality we have been chasing something that is not real. I’m not sure why we, as women, continually chase the next big thing in search of losing those last 10 pounds, again and again. Why are we so disparity chasing weight loss and the next quick fix or whatever will get us slimmer by the wedding or big event we have coming up? Seriously, WHY are we always chasing weight loss? LEt’s talk about that a little more in depth. Shall we? ********************************************* Join our inner circle coaching group @ Let’s connect: Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough call @ Join Our FREE FB Support Group @ *************************** FREE STUFF!! Get your FREE copy ot the 7 Secrets the Diet Industry is Hiding From You @ Get your FREE copy of The Metabolism Cheat Sheet @ ************************** FOLLOW ME: Be sure to subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes @ Follow Me on Facebook @ Check out my website @ See behind the scenes on Instagram @ Check out my Pins @
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How to Avoid the Holiday Weight Gain
12/05/2023
How to Avoid the Holiday Weight Gain
Oh the holidays are upon us and we’re all fearing that holiday weight gain. Seems to sneak up on us every year…BUT you can make this year different and actually avoid it altogether. I’m about to give you a few little secrets on how you can avoid the holiday weight gain this year and each and every year after this!! P.S. It’s not as difficult as you think it is…I promise. Oh, and it’s not a diet either!! Take a listen and I’ll give you some tips and pointers on how you can avoid the holiday weight gain and STILL enjoy grandmas Christmas cookies!!!
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Why Everyone Wants To Be Thin…BUT what is it Costing Us?
11/28/2023
Why Everyone Wants To Be Thin…BUT what is it Costing Us?
I get that people would like to lose weight. There is NOTHING wrong with wanting to lose weight. BUT I ask you this, IF you are someone who wants to lose weight…WHY? WHY do you want to lose weight? WHY do you want to be thin? That answer will tell you more than you realize in a nutshell. So many people really don’t have a concrete answer to it and they are continuously chasing the next weight loss magic product out there hoping that maybe this time, this one will work. Again….WHY do you want to be thin? It seems that a LOT of us, myself included, have no clue as to what it is COSTING us when it comes to our overall health. When I say I have done and tried pretty much everything out there. I mean it…AND at one time, it had me VERY UNHEALTHY…But hey. I was thin so that’s all that matters..right?!?!? THIN does NOT always equal health. Health comes in all sizes and shapes and can be attained WITHOUT being thin ( even if society tells you differently) Let’s chat a bit more about this, shall we?
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What Have I been Up To and A Little More of My Story
11/21/2023
What Have I been Up To and A Little More of My Story
I had someone ask me what I had been up to these days and why I had been so quiet. They also asked me how my handstand was coming along. Well, things are a little slow-moving right now because I’ve had a bit of a setback…which is what I am discussing in this podcast. I wanted to share it because a LOT of us suffer setbacks here and there in our lives. They can SUCK big time, I get it. I feel sharing this part of my story and what I have been going through may help a person or two realize that things aren’t permanent when we hit a little setback and the most important thing is that we continue moving forward…with what we have!! So let’s get into what I’ve been up to…
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The Scale Still Triggers Me Sometimes
11/07/2023
The Scale Still Triggers Me Sometimes
In this episode, I am sharing a little more of my story with you all. If you’ve followed me, you know that I struggled with my relationship with my body, food, and exercise. Well, I’m here to tell you that there are STILL things that trigger those old feelings BUT I am better able to cope now. It seems people think it’s all butterflies, daisies, and rainbows all the time BUT those old thoughts and feelings creep up sometimes. Knowing what to do and how to manage those feelings is where you take back that power from the “ old days” of the diet mentality. I used to let the scale define me. I would step on it first thing in the morning and it would literally set the tone for my day. I can’t tell you how many more times I’d step on it throughout the day. Ugh, I was a slave to it. If the number went up, I was disappointed and felt like I was failing…not to mention I’d eat less that day and add a bit more time to my workout. If it went down, Oh the world was on my side that day and all was just fine and dandy. I gave so much power to that little number and I let it dictate my life and how I felt about myself. Thankfully I have learned how to handle it and work through those unhealthy behaviors and feelings. I went to the doctor a few weeks ago and, of course, they make ya hop right up on that scale…well, most times it is not an issue for me anymore BUT this time, a few of those old feelings came creeping back when I looked up at that number. SO, what did I do and how did I handle it? I can say I handled it WAYYYY better than I would have a few years back. Click below to listen to the full story. ************************************************* Join our inner circle coaching group @ Let’s connect: Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough call @ Join Our FREE FB Support Group @ *************************** FREE STUFF!! Get your FREE copy ot the 7 Secrets the Diet Industry is Hiding From You @ Get your FREE copy of The Metabolism Cheat Sheet @ ************************** FOLLOW ME: Be sure to subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes @ Follow Me on Facebook @ Check out my website @ See behind the scenes on Instagram @ Check out my Pins @
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Consistency is KEY When It Comes To Your Weight Loss!!
10/31/2023
Consistency is KEY When It Comes To Your Weight Loss!!
In this episode, I’m diving into what consistency REALLY is. It seems we have been led to believe it is a 30, 60 or 90-day thing when it comes to our weight loss. Isn’t that how a lot of the diets are? They tell you what to do, how to do it and for how long and…MAGIC…you drop the weight….UNTIL you gain it back, over and over and over again. How’s that working? It seems we are consistent with hopping from one diet to the next and missing what we REALLY need consistency with. We’re making it harder than it is and thinking that we are the ones who are failing when it’s really these outdated programs. Matter of fact, some of them are set up to fail with a 95% failure rate. Ugh!!! I’m about to give you 3-5 things that need consistency and are actually things you can SUSTAIN when life happens. We have what it takes we’ve just been doing it with the diet mentality in mind and things don’t work that way in the long run. Let’s dive in. Shall we? ******************************** Join our inner circle coaching group @ Let’s connect: Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough call @ Join Our FREE FB Support Group @ *************************** FREE STUFF!! Get your FREE copy ot the 7 Secrets the Diet Industry is Hiding From You @ Get your FREE copy of The Metabolism Cheat Sheet @ ************************** FOLLOW ME: Be sure to subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes @ Follow Me on Facebook @ Check out my website @ See behind the scenes on Instagram @ Check out my Pins @
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Why Our Bodies Fight Weight Loss
10/10/2023
Why Our Bodies Fight Weight Loss
It seems that weight loss is impossible for some. We’ve tried everything and nothing seems to be working. I hear this all the time so I’m about to break it down because I think there is so much we do not understand about weight loss because society and the diet world has us confused. So, WHY do our bodies seem to fight us when it comes to weight loss? Why cant we seem to keep the weight off once it’s gone? Why are the things we used to do to lose weight no longer working? It’s your body fighting back after years of yo-yo dieting. Did you know that roughly 90% of people who have lost weight will eventually gain it back? Now, that’s not to say that sustainable weight management is impossible. But, understanding how your body responds to weight loss efforts can help you establish realistic expectations on your journey. So let’s talk about WHY your body is fighting back, shall we? I’ll be discussing what has happened to our metabolism, why it’s possible it has slowed down, and how to bring it back up to normal speed. The role our hormones play in all of this and how smart our bodies actually are and why it fights back every time we try to lose weight along with tips on how to bring it all into a place where you and your body can work together to reach your goals. *************************************************************************************** Join our inner circle coaching group @ Let’s connect: Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough call @ Join Our FREE FB Support Group @ *************************** FREE STUFF!! Get your FREE copy ot the 7 Secrets the Diet Industry is Hiding From You @ Get your FREE copy of The Metabolism Cheat Sheet @ ************************** FOLLOW ME: Be sure to subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes @ Follow Me on Facebook @ Check out my website @ See behind the scenes on Instagram @ Check out my Pins @
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Can You Be Healthy at Any Size?
09/26/2023
Can You Be Healthy at Any Size?
Can you be healthy at any size? I know that is somewhat controversial out there in society these days but, I’m going to talk about it because it needs to be out in the open. I’d like you to listen to this episode with an open mind, and see if you think a bit differently at the end. Health comes in all shapes and sizes! I said what I said. It’s not that your weight doesn’t matter BUT it doesn’t define you and it sure as hell isn’t the defining factor of your over all health. I mean really… is carrying a few extra pounds really as big a deal as everyone makes it out to be? I get it, we have an obesity “epidemic” but I think it’s being approached from the completely wrong direction and I’m about to tell you why. So what the heck is HEALTHY AT ANY SIZE? It’s a movement that promotes acceptance and appreciation of one’s body, even if you’re considered to be overweight. It encourages overweight people to shift their focus from losing weight to other healthy habits, such as eating healthy foods and getting more exercise. Weight loss is not the be all end all to health! You can be healthy AND unhealthy at any size…Being in a smaller, society-accepted body doesn’t mean health. I can tell you FIRST-HAND tht when I was smaller and weighed less that I was probably at the most unhealhitest time of my life…oh, but I fit the part that society wants us to think is healthy. That is why I fight this so hard to let others know that health comes in many sizes and shapes. If you’re still wanting to fight me on this one, I encourage you to listen to this podcast and then take a few minutes to let it sink in. You may find you see things from a little different point of view. ************************************ Join our inner circle coaching group @ Let’s connect: Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough call @ Join Our FREE FB Support Group @ *************************** FREE STUFF!! Get your FREE copy ot the 7 Secrets the Diet Industry is Hiding From You @ Get your FREE copy of The Metabolism Cheat Sheet @ ************************** FOLLOW ME: Be sure to subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes @ Follow Me on Facebook @ Check out my website @ See behind the scenes on Instagram @ Check out my Pins @
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Are You Working Out For The Wrong Reasons?!
09/19/2023
Are You Working Out For The Wrong Reasons?!
Why do you work out? Go ahead and really think about that for a second before you dive into this podcast. People work out for many different reasons..to lose weight, to tone up in certain places, for that wedding they have coming up, to feel stronger and empowered. So why do you work out? I feel I used to approach working out from the wrong aspect and I’m going to be talking about that in this episode. It seemed no matter what I did, I wasn’t seeing the results I thought I should have been seeing. It wasn’t until I took a step back and asked myself WHY I was working out that I realized I was doing it for SUPERFICIAL reasons…YEP, many of us do that. What approach do you take when you start a workout program? Is it positive or negative? Do you even know? Let’s dive into it all real quick here. Shall we? ************************************************************ Join our inner circle coaching group @ Let’s connect: Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough call @ Join Our FREE FB Support Group @ *************************** FREE STUFF!! Get your FREE copy ot the 7 Secrets the Diet Industry is Hiding From You @ Get your FREE copy of The Metabolism Cheat Sheet @ ************************** FOLLOW ME: Be sure to subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes @ Follow Me on Facebook @ Check out my website @ See behind the scenes on Instagram @ Check out my Pins @
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How Many Calories Should You Be Eating??
09/05/2023
How Many Calories Should You Be Eating??
When is comes to weight loss and calories, it seems the “magic” number is 1200 calories. In this episode, I am going to break that all down for you. The diet indusrty is promoting the eat as little as possible, lose some ( water) weight, see results ( temporarily) and then gain it back and then some…only to go on another diet that does the same thing. Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? Well, it is and it’s NOT working. SO, how many caloires should you be eating if you want to lose weight or maintain what you’ve lost. First off, in order to actually lose weight and keep it off, you MUST lose fat, not water. These quick fix, magic, bullshit low caloire diets will only get you water loss and that is NOT sustainable. Let’s break it all down and see how many caloires you actually need in a day to just survive and then we can talk the number you need for ( sustainable) weight loss.
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Waist Trainers!!! The good, bad and the ugly...
08/29/2023
Waist Trainers!!! The good, bad and the ugly...
In this episode, I’m revealing the TRUTH behind the BS of waist trainers. Seriously, what are we training our waists for? These things are HAMRFUL and they serve NO purpose at all in slimming your waist as they FALSELY promise!! Stop “waisting” your money on them. They are actually defeating the purpose of having “abs”..did you know they WEAKEN your ad/core and pelvic core muscles?? That’s just ONE of the unhealthy things they do. Let’s talk more about the dangers of waist trainers/ trimmers. While they may be trendy, they’re not likely to help you lose much weight around your middle. In fact, they can be dangerous and may be risky to your health. Take a listen to this podcast to learn about what waist trainers do and whether they’re worth the risk ************************ Join our inner circle coaching group @ Let’s connect: Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough call @ Join Our FREE FB Support Group @ *************************** FREE STUFF!! Get your FREE copy ot the 7 Secrets the Diet Industry is Hiding From You @ Get your FREE copy of The Metabolism Cheat Sheet @ ************************** FOLLOW ME: Be sure to subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes @ Follow Me on Facebook @ Check out my website @ See behind the scenes on Instagram @ Check out my Pins @
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Tips on Improving Your Relationship With Food
08/02/2023
Tips on Improving Your Relationship With Food
How’s your relationship with food? I’m going to tell you that IF you’ve ever been on a diet, your relationship may be “complicated”with food. I’ll be bringing that to light in this episode along with a few ways that you can imporve that relationship. You may think your relationship is just fine with food, I know I did. A good relationship with food involves welcoming all foods in moderation, eating foods that you enjoy, not allowing food to control your life, and knowing that the foods you eat do not define your value as a person. That was not quite my relationship with food with all the dieting I had done in the past. I was actually AFRAID of food ( Sounds crazy, I know). I would weigh, measure, track, avoid, fear, restrict, obsess and straight up just not listen to my body and the hunger cues it was giving me. THAT, is what happened in diet land and it is also not a very good relationship with food. Let’s dive intohow to improve that and actually be albe to look at food as food and not a good or nad thing. ************************** Join our inner circle @ Let’s connect: Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough call @ Join Our FREE FB Support Group @ *************************** FREE STUFF!! Get your FREE copy ot the 7 Secrets the Diet Industry is Hiding From You @ Get your FREE copy of The Metabolism Cheat Sheet @ ************************** FOLLOW ME: Be sure to subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes @ Follow Me on Facebook @ Check out my website @ See behind the scenes on Instagram @ Check out my Pins @
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Fuck Around ( with DIETS ) and FIND Out
07/25/2023
Fuck Around ( with DIETS ) and FIND Out
I’m sure MANY of us have been on a diet or two during our lifetime. In this episode, I am going to be breaking down the thought process I used to have about diets that so many still have and why it is such BS. Yep, I’m going there. It’s time the diet industry and all the crap they have been jamming down our throats gets exposed. I honestly used to believe that IF I did the diet for said amount of days and lost the weight, once it was all over I could go back to normal and things would be just fine…well, I fucked around and found out that wasn’t so true. BUT for so long, I would blame myself ( because that’s what the diets want you to do). I thought I was the one who was doing it all wrong and would just go from diet to diet thinking it was me. It was never a one-and-done because I NEEDED to lose the weight or try not to gain it back or lean out or fit into my jeans..it was ALWAYS something. Sadly, I learned to think that way because I was brainwashed by the diet mentality for more than half my damn life. I know many out there that are on this same path and it’s not a way to live I can tell you that. I’m diving into why we just can’t seem to maintain that weight loss and why it is such a struggle. I’m going to be straight-up honest with you and give you the ONLY way to end that struggle and what to do about it all. There IS another way!!
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Four Reasons Why Society’s Beauty Standards are Dangerous
07/18/2023
Four Reasons Why Society’s Beauty Standards are Dangerous
Yes, I said DANGEROUS…In today’s episode I am going to talk about society’s beauty standards and why the suck and afre dangerous. Take a look around on social media and look at the cray things that get attention. Doesn’t everyone want the “perfect” figure, pouty lips and whatever else they promote that makes you socially acceptable? It seems it all comes down to appearance and whtehter or not you feel accepted in today’s society. The standards are a bit irrational and king of hard to keep up with since they are ever changing. I’m calling bullshit on these standards and telling you that they can be down right dangerous. Not only for us women today BUT for our children and here’s why… From body dysmorphia to eating disorders to negative emotions AND even suicide…I’ll be diving into them all and the dangers of them. Let’s chat more about that…shall we? ************************ I also mentioned last weeks podcast about waving the white flag on the fantasy ( perfect) body. You can listen to that
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Waving the White Flag & Letting Go Of the Fantasy Body
07/11/2023
Waving the White Flag & Letting Go Of the Fantasy Body
In this episode, I read something about waving the white flag that wrote. It hit me hard when I read it because I waited so damn long to wave that white flag. I played the diet game for far too long hoping I would one day get that dream body of mine. I spent way too many years hating, shaming and trying to make my body something it may have never became…Because society pushes these beauty standards and YES, I fell prey to them along with the diet mentality. There are so many women out there that are going through or have gone through what I just explained so I had to put them out there so you know you are not alone. Body acceptance can be difficult and I get that. We have to realize that we only have one body and even if we are working on it ( making it stronger from the inside out) we have now, is 100% worthy of love, kindness and acceptance without changing a single thing. It’s time to stop the war with ourselves! Breaking free of the diet mentality and societal expectations that you need to be thin to be happy is total FREEDOM!!
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What Kind Of Example Are We Setting for Our Kids When it Comes to Weight and Body Image?
06/27/2023
What Kind Of Example Are We Setting for Our Kids When it Comes to Weight and Body Image?
As a parent, you are one of the most influential role models in your child’s life and can have a positive impact on your child’s body image. What kind of example are you seeing? Is it a negative one or a positive one? In this episode, I’m coming out with a few tips on how we can set a POSITIVE example for our kids when it comes to body image and weight. With all that is out there in society and social media, our kids are starting to have issues younger and younger and it's time we as parents step in. Parents can encourage their children to feel good about themselves and their bodies by showing them how it’s done and leading by example, so let's talk about how you can set a good example. ****************** I also mentioned a few statistics in this episode and how I recorded a podcast about it so I am attaching that podcast here in the notes. You can listen to it
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Health and Fitness Trends That Are Doing More Harm Than Good
06/20/2023
Health and Fitness Trends That Are Doing More Harm Than Good
Let’s face it, there are new fitness fads and trends popping up every day. It can feel impossible to figure out if any are truly beneficial for your health, and which fads are nothing more than a waste of time and MONEY. In this episode, I’m going to be talking about 5 fads that aren't worth your valuable time or cash, and they can even do more harm to your body than good… can I just say that there are WAY more than just 5. Diet pills, magic shakes, waist trainers, cutting certain foods completely to juice cleanses and detoxes…a LOT of these may be doing us more harm than good. This is a link to the episode I mentioned in this podcast. **************************************** Let’s connect: Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough call @ Join Our FREE FB Support Group @ *************************** FREE STUFF!! Get your FREE copy ot the 7 Secrets the Diet Industry is Hiding From You @ Get your FREE copy of The Metabolism Cheat Sheet @ ************************** FOLLOW ME: Be sure to subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes @ Follow Me on Facebook @ Check out my website @ See behind the scenes on Instagram @ Check out my Pins @
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The BEST Diet for Women Over 40
06/13/2023
The BEST Diet for Women Over 40
Let’s talk DIETS for women over 40 in this episode. They say 40 is the new 30, thanks to healthier habits…BUT why are so many of us STILL struggling with weight loss? What is the BEST diet for women over 40? Is there one? I mean,there’s so much info out there and so many diets that you see on the daily so you’d think a few of them would be good for us women in our 40’s…RIGHT?? Can you guess what my answer is? Let me just start by saying that your 40s are not the time to try fad diets for quick weight loss. You need a clear plan for long-term health, well-being, weight loss, and weight maintenance. Both your nutritional needs (food and water) and your metabolism (how fast your body converts food to energy) change as you age. So what worked for you in your 20’s and 30’s may not work for you now and IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT. So let’s dive into what the “best diet” is for women in their 40’s. ************************************* Let’s connect: Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough call @ Join Our FREE FB Support Group @ *************************** FREE STUFF!! Get your FREE copy ot the 7 Secrets the Diet Industry is Hiding From You @ Get your FREE copy of The Metabolism Cheat Sheet @ ************************** FOLLOW ME: Be sure to subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes @ Follow Me on Facebook @ Check out my website @ See behind the scenes on Instagram @ Check out my Pins @
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OZEMPIC…what’s really going on behind the scenes??
05/30/2023
OZEMPIC…what’s really going on behind the scenes??
In this episode, I’m about to go with another unpopular opinion because I’m just not understanding the big attraction with Ozempic. I have a LOT of questions. I know a few people who are using Ozempic to help with type 2 diabetes and I get that. I’m a little confused about the big attraction to it for weight loss. If you know me, you know I have questions and of course, I’ll be addressing them in this episode. These questions are some that you may even have and/or IF you are contemplating or even using Ozempic for weight loss, you may want to ask your doctor these questions. If you’ve followed me for an amount of time, you know how I feel about weight loss products. I’m not a huge fan at all. What I am a fan of is LEARNING about our bodies and actually knowing what they need on an individual level. You can eat all the kale, try all the diets, and diet pills and injections BUT, if you don’t dive deep and look at the big picture of WHY you struggle with weight loss, you may never see sustainable results. I also love how the advertisement even has a catchy little tune so you sing it all day and won’t forget about it. I’m just curious IF it is doing more harm than good for the long haul. So let’s dive in.
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6 Mistakes You May Be Making That Is Slowing Down Your Metabolism
05/23/2023
6 Mistakes You May Be Making That Is Slowing Down Your Metabolism
Keeping your metabolism primed and working at its best is crucial for losing weight and keeping it off. However, some of the things we are doing from day to day may actually be slowing down our metabolism. On a regular basis, these habits could make it hard to lose weight — and even make you more prone to gain weight in the future. In this episode, I’m going to be talking about 6 lifestyle mistakes that may be slowing down our metabolism. From making sure we are eating enough to adding a little strength training to our workouts I’m dropping it all right here in this episode. Bottom line, making a few small little changes and incorporating these tips into your routine can help your metabolism Having a well-primed metabolism can help you lose weight and keep it off, if that is your goal, while also giving you more energy. Let’s talk about this…shall we?? *********************************** Let’s connect: Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough call @ Join Our FREE FB Support Group @ *************************** FREE STUFF!! Get your FREE copy ot the 7 Secrets the Diet Industry is Hiding From You @ Get your FREE copy of The Metabolism Cheat Sheet @ ************************** FOLLOW ME: Be sure to subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes @ Follow Me on Facebook @ Check out my website @ See behind the scenes on Instagram @ Check out my Pins @
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The #1 Habit You Should Break to Lose Weight and KEEP IT OFF
05/16/2023
The #1 Habit You Should Break to Lose Weight and KEEP IT OFF
In this episode, I’m going to be letting you in on a little secret of the NUMBER ONE habit you need to break in order to see sustainable weight loss. Of course there are many habits that can help you lose weight, like eating more vegetables, getting adequate protein, keeping a food journal and moving your body more. BUT, there are also some habits that can keep you from seeing the scale move—eating mindlessly, turning to food when you're stressed and drinking your calories to name a few. There is ONE HABIT that is deeply ingrained for may of us who have been lifelong dieters, and while most people think it is helping, it actually could be the reason you aren't seeing lasting results. This habit is actually slowing down your metabolism and causing us to GAIN weight in the long run…even though the diet industry is jamming it down our throats that it is the be all, end all to weight loss. So what IS the number one habit you should break?? Let’s chat about that. Shall we?? ************************************ Let’s connect: Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough call @ Join Our FREE FB Support Group @ *************************** FREE STUFF!! Get your FREE copy ot the 7 Secrets the Diet Industry is Hiding From You @ Get your FREE copy of The Metabolism Cheat Sheet @ ************************** FOLLOW ME: Be sure to subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes @ Follow Me on Facebook @ Check out my website @ See behind the scenes on Instagram @ Check out my Pins @
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5 Reasons Why What You’ve Been Told About Weight Loss is Wrong
05/09/2023
5 Reasons Why What You’ve Been Told About Weight Loss is Wrong
In this episode, I’m going to be revealing the reasons WHY what we’ve been told about weight loss is WRONG…It’s time we start rethinking weight loss and looking at it from a whole new perspective. The things we’ve been told about weight loss are pretty much bullshit and I’m going to fill you in on the top 5 reasons. I believe in taking a balanced approach to health and wellness and I do NOT believe these myths are promoting any balance at all. It’s time to say goodbye to the quick fixes, weight loss trends, and restrictive mindsets. Having goals are great and all BUT they MUST be realistic and they have to be something you can sustain for the long haul and in the diet world, that’s not REALISTIC… SO, let's debunk these myths…shall we??
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