Balance365 Life Radio

Episode Overview "Do you have a program for men? My husband needs this!" is a question we get on the daily. Our answer? "No, but have you heard of Chris McMahon?" Chris McMahon is a good friend, colleague, and a trusted men's health expert. In today's episode, he shares his take on men's health, wellness, and body image. He is anti-fad dieting but NOT anti-weight loss… Sound like someone else you...

Episode Overview "You have to want it enough." You've probably heard it before. But if it was true, then so many more people would be reaching their goals, right? Relying on your desire for weight loss as the sole motivator is one of the biggest foundational issues for many of our new members in Balance365. This topic is where we end up spending a lot of our coaching time; it's THAT important. We...

This week, in honor of reaching our 200th episode, we're sharing one of our most popular episodes: You've Been Bingeing For A Month Straight… Now What. We highly recommend this listen, it's one of our most listened to episodes! Episode Overview Have you been on a month-long binge this holiday season? Are you feeling some regret? If so, you're not alone. But what do you do now? You're likely feelin...

Episode Overview New Year's diet resolutions are right around the corner. This is when we see a surge in gym memberships and the rise of the latest fad diet. If you've been part of that crowd in previous years, or are thinking about jumping back in… HOLD UP. Instead of starting your 2022 out with a restrictive diet (again), we've got four alternatives for you to consider. If you're ready to kick d...

Episode Overview In today's episode, Annie and Jen interview Steph, a long time Balance365 follower turned coaching member. She's a mom of three who has had an extensive history of dieting, which she now sees was keeping her from experiencing a joy-filled life. We are so glad to hear how she has finally found peace, freedom, and a 38lb weight loss with Balance365. She now enjoys all that life has...

Episode Overview It's the time of year we all start to experience a collective panic about holiday weight gain. And today, we're sharing some of the most important things you need to know about holiday weight gain. We'll also help you implement some strategies to manage your decisions, habits and weight around this challenging time of year. And don't forget to download our free digital guide: Bing...

Episode Overview What happens when you start working on new healthy habits and inevitably wake up one day and the "new and shiny" has worn off? It happens to everyone, typically around 3-5 weeks in. It's what we refer to as the 3-5 week slump, and it's something we ALL need to plan for when approaching changes to our health and wellness. Join us today to learn how to make your habits stick when th...

Episode Overview You might be missing some key concepts about your weight loss goals. How do we know? Because many of the women who come to us seeking weight loss are unknowingly (and sometimes knowingly) lying to themselves. If you find yourself perpetually stopping and starting, committing but then going off the rails, or only taking action when you feel a surge of motivation and then losing ste...

Episode Overview Nancy has been on a diet roller coaster for most of her life. After years of failed diet attempts, she started to believe she wasn't capable of making the lifelong changes she desired. But, as you're about to hear, a LOT has changed for Nancy since joining our program. Nancy now says she can look back and be very proud of the goals she has achieved and will continue to achieve aft...

Episode Overview When we ask women what food group they have the most trouble controlling themselves around, it's almost always unanimously CARBS. You know what we're talking about: pasta, bread, ice cream, chocolate, chips… There seems to be a common preoccupation with these foods, and an inability to stop ourselves from eating them once we start. What's with that? In today's podcast, we unpack t...

Episode Overview If you've ever asked someone what they've eaten to lose weight, or tried copying someone else's diet in hopes that it would help you reach your own goals, Annie's got some hard-hitting advice for you today. In this podcast, Annie shares a bit of her story and explains why asking her what she ate is the wrong question to be asking! Instead, she shares HOW she ate and how these habi...

Episode Overview Candy season is officially upon us... *cue feelings of terror* For many, this time of year means a sudden and dramatic increase in sweets and treats in our homes, which can mean a challenging season for those of us with weight loss goals. In today's podcast, we provide you with 4 tips for how you can still work candy into your weight loss plans. And if you find yourself struggling...

Episode Overview Weight loss is never a linear path, but we also understand it can be frustrating to see your progress slow down, or even come to an abrupt halt. In this episode, we share the three most common reasons we see that cause our members to hit weight loss plateaus. If you think your eating habits might be contributing to your weight issues, grab our free guide: Binge Eating: Why You Do...

Episode Overview When it comes to weight loss, Muryn's done it all: the blood type diet, Weight Watchers, cutting out whole foods groups, and yet nothing helped her reach her goals. Until she found Balance365. In this week's episode, we follow Muryn as she shares her journey to self-acceptance and empowerment while also losing 30lbs! But when describing what she's learned, in her own words, "Weigh...

Episode Overview "Honesty is a form of self-respect." It's a common phrase we say in Balance365. We believe that in order to make sustainable changes, you've got to get radically honest with yourself about the things that are important to you. Today we're talking about the common barriers people have that keep them from being radically honest with themselves *and* from losing weight as a result. I...

Episode Overview How many times have you set a weight loss goal, started and then thrown in the towel shortly after? What do you think you need to change in order for you to finally reach your goals? You might be thinking "I need a better diet" or "I need a better fitness routine" but in most cases, the needed adjustment is mindset! Having a growth mindset is one of the most powerful tools a perso...

Episode Overview Are you mentally prepared for weight loss? Let's find out. Grab a pencil and have a seat. It's quiz time with Annie this week. In this week's episode, Annie shares 10 questions to ask yourself to assess if your mindset is ready for *sustainable* long-term weight loss. So, if you want your weight loss results to STAY for good, come listen and take this quick quiz. Next week, we'll...

Episode Overview We think ALL people deserve to know the truth about sugar. In this episode, we provide you with the tips and tools to make desired changes to your sugar intake. It's our hope that after listening, you'll feel informed and empowered to make great decisions for yourself regarding your sugar intake. Join us! NOTE: In part one of this series, we talked about the science behind sugar a...

Episode Overview It's time to come clean about sugar. In this 2-part series, Jen and Annie do a deep dive into what you need to know. Is sugar addictive? Does it cause diabetes? Today we're discussing what sugar actually is, how our bodies use it, and help you separate fact from fiction. Don't forget we have a free resource for you to download now: 5 Reasons You're Craving Sugar . Click here to ge...

Episode Overview Women are sleeping. No, not the "zzz's" kind. We're talking about women who don't know what they want or why they want it because they are subconsciously going through their lives pursuing a life they think they "should" be living. In this episode, we provide you with some tough questions to ask yourself, to help you define what you truly want for yourself and help you create a li...

Episode Overview Today we're doing something we've never done before: sharing a behind-the-scenes peek into what it's like to be coached inside Balance365. This coaching call was such a powerful experience, diving into the guilt and shame that Balance365 member Barb has carried for so many years for not becoming a "diet success story." When we asked her if we could share it, she replied, "Absolute...

Episode Overview Today we're sharing the spotlight with Balance365 member, Katie McNally. Katie joined Balance365 in September 2020 feeling excited but a little nervous about what was to come. After leaning into the coaching lessons in our program, she has transformed her mind as well as her body (we're talking a 50lb weight loss, friends!). For the first time in her life, Katie says she truly fee...

Episode Overview Sometimes the things we're told to help us lose weight are actually the things keeping us stuck. Granted, there are a ton of different things that can hold people back from achieving and maintaining weight loss results, but in today's episode we've chosen to share the top three issues that we've been seeing in our community. Join us as we discuss these sneaky sabotagers and dive d...

Episode Overview Oh, the lies we tell ourselves that sabotage weight loss! Don't worry... we ALL do it, and speaking from both personal and coaching experience, we can tell you that humans are great at telling themselves small (and big!) fibs. These lies can lead to a lot of frustration when you find yourself stuck spinning your wheels over and over, getting nowhere. Today we share some of the mos...

Episode Overview I'll just have one, you tell yourself. But that leads to another. And another. And another. Pretty soon, you've eaten the whole bag of chips, sleeve of crackers, or tub of ice cream. We've been there. You've been there. And of course it's ok - unless it's not ok with you. For some, this becomes a pattern they don't know how to stop. Join us as we talk about three common reasons yo...