#Balance Banter

Do you want to incorporate exercise into your daily routine, but have absolutely NO ENERGY? It's hard to even THINK about getting started when you're downright exhausted, am I right?! Tune in to this episode for 7x tactical tips that you can work into your daily routine to optimize your sleep efficiency and circadian rhythm so that you have more energy for #Balance workouts! No one can a...

Do you constantly feel like you're spinning your wheels and getting nowhere fast? Or maybe you're just completely burnt out but are muscling through the day to day? Tune in to this episode for some GREAT advice! 💪🏼 Start feeling better today — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial! Your home for gentle workouts, nervous system support, anti-inflammatory recipes, and healin...

The hot flashes... The mood swings... The "pooch" belly... It's MENOPAUSE! And although we'll all have to experience it at some point, exercise can really help you along the journey! Learn why exercise in general, and what types of exercise specifically, are crucial to help manage your menopausal symptoms and help you continue to feel your best self!  Start feeling better today...

In this episode, Kristie dives into the difference between eating to manage health conditions and fad dieting for weight loss. She talks about her own personal experience with mold toxicity, mast cell activation syndrome and dysautonomia and how her eating habits have changed on her health journey in order to manage her symptoms.  If you're struggling to manage a chronic health condition, jus...

Have you tried, tried.....and tried again to lose the weight but continue to fall short? In this episode, Kristie dives into the top 5 reasons why people are typically unsuccessful in actually reaching their weight loss goals and feeling great!  Tune in to find out if you fall into one of these common categories and learn how the #balance community can help!  Start feeling better today — download...

Are you struggling to stay motivated on your #Balance journey because your significant other doesn't support you? Tune in to this episode as Kristie breaks down the top 3 reasons why your partner might be unsupportive and how to handle it!  Start feeling better today — download the Balance App and start your FREE trial! Your home for gentle workouts, nervous system support, anti-inflammatory...

"Snacking" often gets a bad rap when it comes to fitness and nutrition, but it's so crucial for:  ⚫Regulating blood sugar ⚫Supporting a healthy metabolism ⚫Preventing the evening "hangry" binge mode With the Summer months right around the corner, Kristie dives into some refreshing snack ideas for those hotter days in this episode! ☀️  Start feeling better today — downlo...

Could your high intensity workouts actually be causing you to GAIN weight?! In this episode, Kristie dives into the physiological response that your body has to HIIT training and why it could be causing you more harm than good!  Today kicks off the biggest challenge of the year for the #balance community, "Waist Away in May!" Join us for 30 days FREE with promo code "LETS DOTHIS&quo...

Do you feel like you just can't get out of your own way? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, no matter what program you sign up for, or what tools you have, you just can't seem to reach your goals? Tune in to this episode to learn about the 5 necessary steps to take to  identify with a healthier version of yourself! Your "identity" could be exactly what's holding...

It's hard to even THINK about creating healthier habits when you already feel like there aren't enough hours in the day! Let's take a step back and create self-awareness about where you are spending your time (or losing it!) so that you can CREATE time for more fitness and better nutrition.  We'll dive into time awareness, eliminating distractions, and prioritizing with PURPOSE...

"I'm sorry Doctor, you think I should weight WHAT?!" If you've ever been given an outrageous weight goal or labeled "overweight" or "obese" by your doctor despite your super healthy lifestyle, then this episode is for YOU! It's time you understand what the BMI actually is so that you can kick it to the curb and focus on much healthier metrics! You don&a...

Would you consider yourself an emotional eater?! 🍪 YOU'RE NOT ALONE! In this episode, Kristie dives into why emotional eating happens and explains the steps that you can take to stop it!  We are just 2 weeks away from the launch of the brand new #BALANCE workout app! Join us FREE for 30-days with code "LETSDOTHIS" ==>  https://www.kristielengel.com/signup/ Start feeling better t...

Kristie is joined by special guest, Lauren Braccia, a professional MMA fighter and hairdresser, to talk about the unhealthy relationship with food that comes along with fad dieting.  Lauren shares her own personal journey as a fighter that struggled with body dysmorphia, disordered eating, and poor mental health. She dives into how she found her #balance, what her diet looks like now and how she m...

In honor of National Heart Health Month, Kristie is joined by #BALANCE member and friend, Shannan Pearsall, to remind us of the TRUE reason why we exercise, for our health ! Shannan shares her own personal struggles with autoimmune disease, emotional eating and #balance, and how her "WHY" runs even deeper after having a son born with a congenital heart defect. With this episode, we hope...

⚫"I can't stop eating my kids snacks!" ⚫"I was starving and Burger King was the only place I could stop!" If either of these statements sound like you, you definitely have an UNSUCCESSFUL food environment! Tune in for 3 simple tips to help you create a more successful food environment for yourself to support your weight loss goals! #BALANCE and weight loss is SOOOOO much...

When you have big goals for your physique, but minimal time to execute, which type of exercise should you focus on? Cardio or strength training? 🔥 In this episode of #BALANCE Banter, Kristie dives into to the health benefits of both types of exercise but explains which workout type will benefit you the MOST when it comes to your long-term physique goals! Make sure to sign up for her FREE E-Course...

It's common to feel super motivated to reach your weight loss goals in the New Year! You're ready to sweat out the holidays and get back to healthy eating! But why do the vast majority of us end up quitting in the middle of January? 🟥POOR GOAL SETTING!🟥 Tune it to the latest #Balance Banter podcast to understand how to set successful goals for your New Year's resolutions this year...

In this episode, Kristie interviews one of her most successful Forever #Balance clients, Allison! She: ✔️Is a single mother of 2 baby girls ✔️Is the full-time caretaker for her sick mother ✔️Works full time at home But was sick and tired of feeling sick and tired at her young age of 33 years old! She knew she needed to make a change, and Forever #BALANCE was exactly what she needed to change her l...

In this episode, Kristie is joined by licensed mental health counselor and personal trainer, Lauren Balterman, to talk about the cognitive distortions and negative thought patterns that could be preventing you from getting the results that you want! ❌The "shoulds" ❌The "woulds" ❌The "coulds" Lauren and Kristie will help get you in a healthy mindset for the holidays...

Fat loss is not as simple as calories in and calories out! In many cases, the reason you might not be able to lose weight is not HOW MUCH you're eating, but WHAT you are eating! In this episode, Kristie dives into the ingredient labels of foods that you THINK might be healthy, but might actually be preventing you from reaching your fat loss goals! Make sure to hit that subscribe button and st...

Want to know what the BEST workout for fat loss is?! Kristie dives into the different factors that contribute to find the best FAT BURNING workout for YOU! And the answer might not be what you think! 😊 Make sure to subscribe and stay in touch @kristielengel! Join the #BALANCE community for 30 days FREE with code "FRIENDS30" ==> https://www.kristielengel.com/signup/ Start feeling bett...

#Balance is NOT about working out so that you can eat whatever you want! In this episode, Kristie explains her own personal journey with black and white thinking and an "all or nothing" lifestyle.  There were hills, followed by some REALLY low valleys, but her journey eventually lead her #BALANCE.  Kristie eats, sleeps, screams and BLEEDS #Balance! Hear her story and how she can help gui...