Create Your Balance

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 contr...

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 talk...

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...

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 sa...

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....

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 secre...

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 somethi...

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...

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...

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...

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 ri...

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 ev...

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 met...

"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 wei...

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...

(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...

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 roadbl...

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....

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...

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 di...

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 s...

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...

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 willpow...

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 l...

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 w...