Balance365 Life Radio

Episode Overview Food freedom = eating all the things whenever you want, right? We've got some news for you. That "food freedom" might not actually be setting you free. If you feel like you've struggled with swinging between dieting and food freedom, this episode is definitely for you! Join us as we discuss what food freedom truly is, why it may not be working for you, and how to actually start fe...

Episode Overview Menopause is a time when major hormonal, physical, and psychological changes happen to our bodies. That can come with many different symptoms, including a disruption to the sleep cycles we're accustomed to. Today, we're joined by Balance365 Coach Barbara St. Louis who specializes in women's health and peri to postmenopausal wellness. She's going to specifically address how we can...

Episode Overview Intermittent fasting has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, but is it really as effective as everyone says? Does it actually lead to sustainable weight loss? We decided it was time to sit down and give you the straight facts about intermittent fasting and why it may or may not be the best approach for weight loss or better health. And don't forget! We have a free resource...

Episode Overview Many of our members and listeners have weight loss goals and desire to work towards those goals in a balanced, healthy, and sustainable way. But what happens when your partner is on a different path? Can it create a stronger bond or does it lead to friction and disconnection? On today's podcast we discuss both the positive and negative impacts that weight loss journeys can have in...

Episode Overview If there's one question we get asked the most on social media, we'd say it's most likely this: "Why can't I stay motivated?" In today's episode, we dive into why motivation seems to come and go so quickly, what you can do to create more, and what you can do when your motivation seems to have packed its bags and left the building. While you're here, make sure you grab our new, FREE...

Episode Overview Today we are joined by our friend and former Balance365 Team Member, Alison Tedford. Alison is an author, marketer, mom, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant who has been working in the field for over a decade. She's here with us today to discuss common ableist issues in the health and wellness industry as well as share what people in the health and wellness industry...

Episode Overview Self-control. The diet and fitness industry's FAVORITE catchphrase! And perhaps you feel like you struggle with your own self-control. Maybe you're often grappling with the thought of "just eat one" or feel like you're in the fast-food drive-thru line more often than you should be. In today's podcast episode, we're talking about the four main reasons we see women struggling with s...

Episode Overview As a woman who's lost a substantial amount of weight, Annie has some insider tips for those who find themselves discouraged by the amount of weight they want to lose. In this bite-sized podcast, Annie shares some of the experiences she had while on her weight loss journey. In true Balance365 fashion, Annie gets real about the good, the bad, and the feelings she never anticipated h...

Episode Overview With the stress of living through a pandemic, homeschooling kids, and not seeing extended family or friends for months, it's no surprise to see an uptick in alcohol consumption. Our question to you is: is it helping or hindering your health and wellness? Is it making weight loss more difficult than it has to be? We're here today to have some real talk about alcohol consumption. An...

Episode Overview Metabolism is a word that's common but often misunderstood. Most of you have probably experienced hearing "fast" or "slow" metabolism. Maybe you've even put those labels on yourself. But are they fact or fiction? Because metabolism is not fully understood, the word is often combined with fancy science-sounding lingo and used to sell people diet and supplement protocols that won't...

Episode Overview Today, Annie is in the interview chair, and Jen is the host as they discuss the things Annie would have done differently during her weight loss journey. For years, Annie felt stuck spinning her wheels going nowhere. When she finally found her groove she went from a size 24 to a size 12. In this episode, Annie shares her history with dieting and her top four things that would have...

Episode Overview In today's episode, we are joined by Balance365 member Jasmine to talk about her journey with us! Before joining Balance365, Jasmine had been a hardcore dieter, driven by quick results and never able to sustain them. But her life looks quite a bit different now and we hope you love listening to her story. Also, Balance365 Coaching is open for enrollment RIGHT NOW! Visit https://ww...

Episode Overview Emotional eating. You've done it. We've all done it. It's part of the human experience. In today's podcast episode, we address what emotional eating is (*hint* it's not just stress eating), why it may be helpful or harmful, and how to take back control if it isn't serving you and your goals. We are also hosting out our super popular workshop very soon—Cut the Crap: How to Simplify...

Episode Overview Do you ever feel like you can't get out of your own way? Do you feel like you're continually creating problems for yourself? It could look something like: Workout procrastination. Using food to distract us from hard things. Avoiding creating goals because we're afraid we won't reach them. Telling ourselves, "why even bother?" when we know we can't commit 100%. In this week's episo...

Episode Overview It's popular to think that shame is a great motivator for weight loss. Just take a look at shows like The Biggest Loser. A lot of women use shameful feelings about their own body as a reason to go through diet extremes, or use exercise as punishment for what they ate. And while their new "healthy" journey may FEEL like a positive step in the beginning, we believe that if women don...

Episode Overview If there's one thing we here at Balance365 are certain of, it's that weight loss can be very confusing. "Buy this meal plan. Do this exercise. Follow weight loss gurus to inspire you. Don't do that exercise. Don't eat that. Maybe this time it will work. Why did I fail again? Maybe this new thing will work." We understand that it can feel very frustrating to feel confused, stuck, a...

Episode Overview It seems like almost any conversation about celebrating weight loss right now is either, "Yes, do it all the time," or "No, don't ever." But at Balance365, we believe that this topic requires a lot of nuance and conversation. And that's what this week's podcast is about! Join us as we discuss how you can confidently celebrate weight loss in others and yourself! And if you haven't...

Episode Overview So your partner (or someone close to you) has started a diet. They may even be dropping weight fast. We know it can be challenging to watch someone go through a health and wellness journey that is different from your own. It can bring up a range of feelings from jealousy to resentment to inadequacy. If you need help processing your emotions or beliefs around this, Jen and Annie ar...

Episode Overview Let's talk rebellious eating! When you decide to reject diet culture or food rules, you may find yourself eating without abandon… And unable to stop. Every time you think about passing on dessert or curtailing your evening snacking, the rebel inside you awakens and demands food. While it can feel good to rebel against diet culture (we highly recommend it), we also know that rebell...

Episode Overview "WHO AM I?!" We couldn't help but laugh out loud in this week's podcast episode with Balance365er, Roxanne. Roxanne's whole life shifted when she became pregnant and she was struggling. She turned to Balance365 coaching to learn how to kick some new habits into gear as a new mom and was blown away by the results. Now she's down 20lbs, has an adorable little daughter joining her on...

Episode Overview Can you eat like a "normal person" and still lose weight? What does "normal eating" even look like? If you find yourself a bit confused, you're not alone. In this week's podcast, Jen addresses what normal eating looks like and how you can integrate normal eating with your weight loss goals. Come listen and find out what our Balance365 members are doing to eat like normal people an...

Episode Overview You're trying to lose weight and feel like you're doing everything right, yet you still aren't seeing any progress. What gives? Well, it's often what we believe about weight loss that can determine if we succeed or not in reaching our goals. In today's episode, Annie shares some of the common beliefs that women have about weight loss that are actually holding them back from seeing...

Episode Overview Hey friends! Today we have an amazing guest on our show: Molly Galbraith, co-founder of Girls Gone Strong! Girls Gone Strong is a movement dedicated to women's health, strength, and empowerment. Recently Molly wrote an essential and much-needed book called Strong Women Lift Each Other Up. It's an actionable guide to creating a better life for yourself and a better world with more...

Episode Overview We live in a culture obsessed with food whether it's talking about carbs, calories, or chemicals. It can all feel very… Stressful. Yeah, that's the word! And that's also the topic of today's podcast: how stress can impact your weight. At Balance365, we believe there are bigger, foundational issues people totally miss that are wreaking havoc on their health and ability to lose (or...

Episode Overview Meet Balance365 lifer and ray of sunshine, Kiki! In this week's episode, Kiki shares their journey from day one of becoming a Balance365 member to where they are now, and how much they've grown along the way. Before joining Balance365, Kiki was starving themself and exercising twice a day in the name of weight loss. They felt hungry constantly and were struggling with depression....