Create Your Balance

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...

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 mistake...

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—eat...

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 belie...

In this episode, I'm about to tear apart a few of the "fancy" fitness and nutrition trends that NEED TO GO!!! I know, this might ruffle some feathers but I'm totally okay with that.  There is so much out there these days and all the trendy programs can actually be a little on the UNHEALTHY side and I just feel that needs to be out there in the open so people can understand FULLY and then make thei...

Summer is just around the corner and we're all "gearing up for summer" and trying to get rid of our winter bodies!! Oh, if you know me, you know I'm going to be bringing some light to this situation in this podcast. This "summer Body" is such toxic BS and it's doing more harm than good…unless you're the diet industry!! These summer bodies, beach bodies, or whatever they are calling it these days h...

I'm about to reveal a few more hidden truths in this next episode… There are a lot of hidden truths the fitness industry won't tell you and a lot of these truths are useful information that could make a difference in someone's fitness journey by saving them time and money. With this in mind, I want to highlight aspects of the fitness industry that people should keep in mind in order not to get dis...

I get that it can be frustrating when it comes to weight loss struggles. I've had a few clients who have used diet pills in the past only to end up having even more struggles.  In this episode, I'm going to be talking about a few of the dangers of diet pills and how they can affect your overall health. I get it, we feel that if we are overweight, we are risking our health…BUT do we really even kno...

So many times, we step on the scale and we're either doing the happy dance because it's down a few pounds OR we are ticked as all get out because the numbers have gone up a bit. Are ya feeling me here? In this episode, I'll be filling you on on a few of the reasons the scale fluctuates ON A DAILY BASIS…it's really nothing to get all worked up about. If you are anything like I used to be, it would...

I hear it all the time...I just don't seem to be building any muscle or losing fat and I've been working out for a while now. Sound familiar?  In this episode, I'm going to be revealing 5 reasons why you're not losing fat and building muscle.  If you're exercising on a regular basis, it's easy to get frustrated when you're not seeing the results you're working so hard to achieve. Yet before you ge...

In this episode, I'm bringing out a little more of my story. I never know IF and when I should open up the book and start a new chapter BUT I've been having a LOT of conversations with a lot of women lately and it seems they have gone through a LOT of what I have gone through. I KNOW we're not the only ones so, in an effort to let you ladies out there who may have gone through or BE going through...

Have ya ever felt like no matter what you try for weight loss, you're always failing or falling off the wagon?? Well, in this episode, I'm going to reveal that it's NOT you, it's these damn diet programs.  YOU are not failing and there is nothing wrong with you if you are struggling with all the diets you are trying.  We think we are failing because of the BS rules of the program which most are un...

In this episode, I'm going to be talking about 5 signs you may be working out for the wrong reasons. I'll share a little bit of my story and how I used to work out for these EXACT reasons.  I get it, when it comes to working out we all have our reasons or goals…BUT are they helping or hurting you? The way I used to look at was hurting me believe it or not….EVEN when I was standing up in front of t...

Is there REALLY a shitty way to lose weight? YES! It's called PRETTY MUCH EVERY DIET OUT THERE THAT WE'VE ALL TRIED A TIME OR TWO! I'm guilty of doing it OVER AND OVER again for more than half my life and each time I'd expect different results…ya know something that was sustainable and would "fix" all my weight and body image issues.  I'm about to talk about these 7 common shittiest ways ( we've a...

I struggled more than half my life with body image issues thinking that if ONLY I were "Skinner" I'd be more accepted and life would be grand.   Well, in this episode I'm talking about how I FINALLY learned the difference between skinny and healthy…They are NOT one and the same!!  Skinny doesn't always mean healthy. In fact, it could mean just the opposite and I'm going to share with you exactly W...

In this episode, I'm diving a little deeper into another chapter of my story. I'm talking about ALL the positive things that happened when I stopped dieting.  I cannot tell you the amount of STRESS and crazy that came with the constant dieting and thoughts of losing weight. It took up a LOT of my time and pretty much sucked the life out of me.  From struggling relationships to fear of food, slowed...

In this episode, I'm going to be talking about 5 myths about calories that could be preventing you from losing weight.  Can I just say that IF it were as "Easy" as calories in/calories out we'd all be at our ideal weight and NO ONE would EVER need to go on a diet again!!  If you've been trying to lose weight and are anything like I used to be when it comes to what you put in your mouth, you're pro...

In this episode, I'm going to be sharing my story of h ow I overcame body dysmorphia and disordered eating Sweet Lord Jesus, you're a Health and Nutrition Coach, you should have your shit together and KNOW all the things about healthy eating, body image, and exercise… Shouldn't you?? Umm, I am as human as they come and I can tell you that I have STRUGGLED more than some may know and I hid it all s...

In this episode, I'm going to be talking about calorie counting and the actual DANGERS it can do to your overall health. I know, I know, calories in/calories out and calorie deficit is the ONLY way to lose weight…BUT there are a lot of unknown factors in those statements and it is NOT always the way to go.  So many of these calorie counters are NOT accurate...yep, I said it. NOT ACCURATE!! Not to...

HAPPY NEW YEAR…It's all about the New year, new me…Isn't it?  Is your new year's resolution to improve your health and lose weight?  In this episode, I'll be diving into why we struggle so much at keeping these resolutions and what you can do to make them actually STICK AND SEE LASTING RESULTS!!! ⁠Perhaps you'd like to make some helpful changes for your health and well-being, but you want to do it...

We seem to jump from one diet to the next, hoping our waist will get smaller and the number on the scale will go down…BUT at WHAT COST??? I NEVER once thought about the cost "back in the day" BUT… In this episode, I'm going to be talking about the COST and the LONG-TERM effects that no one talks about when it comes to dieting. I would hop from one diet to the next hoping that MAYBE this one would...

In this episode, I'm getting up close and personal about my TRUE journey through weight loss and health and how it has led me to where I am today and how I work with my clients.    Truth be told, I promoted and stood behind the diet industry and everything it stood for…UNTIL I found myself in the MOST UNHEALTHY place I had ever been as far as my relationship with food, exercise, and my body. Talk...

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 belie...

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...

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..d...