Balance365 Life Radio

At Balance365 we specialize in keeping things simple . That's why our clients are so successful - we cut through the overwhelm and help them create plans that work for their lives! Today we're going to share a very simple formula we use in our coaching program for figuring out what you need to do to lose weight. Now, don't get us wrong. Just because something is simple , doesn't mean it's easy ! H...

Time and again, women tell us they believe they could reach their goals if they just had more willpower or motivation. After almost a decade of experience coaching thousands of women, we know the time and energy you put towards trying to summon more willpower would be better put towards creating an environment that supports your goals.  In this episode, we dive into some of the myths that exist ab...

Are you struggling with your weight right now? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. There are a multitude of reasons why people struggle with managing their weight… One of the most common being that they're making it far more complicated than it has to be. Let's be honest. Most of these quick-fix plans are rooted in control and restriction, whether it's eliminating certain foods or only eating...

You are in for a treat today, friends! In this episode, we're interviewing a super special Balance365 member from eastern Canada! Phaedra is an incredibly kind, compassionate woman who is SO supportive of all the members in our community. She's also a mom, a full-time therapist, and she's lost (and kept off) 30lbs with the Balance365 program. Like many of our guests Phaedra shares that she didn't...

Maybe you've been on holidays, a vacation or just a month-long binge and now you're feeling some regret. So what do you do? You're likely feeling an impulse to jump on a diet bandwagon… But will that work?  In this episode, we're going to tell you exactly what to do and what not to do when you're feeling the urge to "reverse the damage" of overeating. We hope you'll join us! Get on the waitlist to...

Do you struggle to set boundaries with problematic people you love? In this week's episode we have a very special guest, the one and only Dr. Jody Carrington from Alberta, Canada! She walks Jen and Annie through considerations to make when setting boundaries in relationships that are important to us. Don't let Dr. Jody's title fool you - she will have you laughing hysterically the whole way throug...

Is it possible to lose weight during the holidays? This can seem like a trick question - with all the food and social gatherings that naturally come with the season, it seems near impossible for anyone to stick to a healthy eating routine, let alone lose weight. But some Balance365 members have done it. How? You're about to find out!   In today's episode, we discuss the important mindset shifts th...

We have a returning guest to Balance365 Radio: trainer, coach and author Amanda Thebe!  Amanda is a quick-witted, straight talking, down-to-earth woman as well as a force of nature and advocate for women who are experiencing what she calls menopause hell .  Amanda has made it her mission to help women feel healthy and confident in their changing bodies during midlife and beyond. Join us as Jen, An...

On today's episode, we're joined by Balance365er Erin Powers. Like many of us, she has an extensive dieting history. Erin started dieting when she was just a teen, right up until she joined Balance365... TWENTY years of her life spent dieting, with very little to show for it. In our experience coaching thousands of women, a dieting history dating back several decades is NOT uncommon. As you will h...

If you're a resident of North America, you know we've entered a season where we're bombarded with high energy food for several months. Many people eat their way through Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years… Feeling totally out of control and unable to moderate their eating habits. This usually leads to jumping on board a diet bandwagon come January. (Repeat every year, forever!) No judgem...

We live in a culture that has normalized becoming preoccupied with the size and shape of bodies. This has led us to the point that some people only experience their lives through the lens of weight and size. Be honest: how much time do you spend thinking about your body? If you've been around for a while, you'll know that at Balance365 we absolutely believe you can have weight loss goals. But, we...

The diet industry is a $72 billion dollar industry with a 95% failure rate. Yes, you read that correctly. Depending on how long you've been following along with us, that may or may not come as a shock to you.  The world spends a lot of money on weight loss products with very little in return. Still... The financial repercussions are not what we consider to be the most damaging consequence of jumpi...

When you go on a diet, you lose weight. End of story. Right?  Wrong. In 1945 one of the first and most comprehensive studies on the physical and psychological effects of semi-starvation was completed. This study was later dubbed the Minnesota Starvation Experiment. The findings that researchers learned from this experiment still hold true today. Only now we know it's not just those who have endure...

When Halloween rolls around many people find themselves thinking: "resist, resist, resist!" But when 9PM hits they're diving in, eating all their favourite candy bars and bargaining with themselves for the next hour. "Just one. Ok, just one more. Maybe two. No, three more!" (Repeats until dried up tootsie rolls are the only candies left! Don't worry, you aren't alone. Halloween is a fun holiday th...

In today's episode, we interview a highly sought-after woman in the health and fitness industry, Brianna Battles. We're lucky enough to call Brianna our friend and have been privy to her journey of redefining what being an athlete means for her as she transitioned to becoming a mom and entrepreneur.  Today, Brianna is a powerhouse in the health and fitness industry- training with high level athlet...

This week we're joined by Balance365 member, Megan. Megan is a busy, full-time physician and mom to 3 boys. She is a long-time member who has had an incredible journey with us. Megan says Balance365 has been life-changing for her, helping her gain body acceptance, food freedom, and countless other habits that support her in feeling physically and emotionally well. Not only have the habits that Meg...

Many of us are finding ourselves feeling an extraordinaire amount of stress right now. For some that means finding themselves elbow-deep in a bag of chips at the end of the day, feeling like it's all they have to look forward to that's just for them. While we may not be able to control our circumstances right now, we can still learn new strategies for coping with them that don't involve eating. Fo...

"I know what to do. But... why don't I do it?" You'd be surprised at how often we hear this inside of our community. The real question is: you know what you want, but HOW do you take action, and keep taking action? In this episode Jen and Annie break down the five stages of change women cycle through, and what to avoid to keep from feeling stuck and unable to commit to habit change.  Also… Stick a...

Do you have a healthy relationship with food? In a world consumed with finding the "perfect" way to eat, many do not realize when mindful nutrition turns into an unhealthy preoccupation. It can have a profound impact on an individual's life and seep into every facet of their being. In this week's episode, Jen and Annie are joined by Dr. Ebony Butler, a psychologist, food relationship strategist an...

Most of us have a basic understanding of nutrition. If you think back to your elementary nutrition lessons you probably learned about food groups and how different types of foods fuel and nourish our bodies. The idea of nutrition education is to instill healthy, regulated eating habits in children. Over the years nutrition education has been obliterated by diet companies and food gurus. Now instea...

Meet Balance365 member, Jennifer Hysuick! As a fellow 'Saskie', Jennifer hails from Saskatchewan Canada, with prairie girl roots akin to our very own co-founder, Jen Campbell. As a beloved and long time member of Balance365, Jennifer found herself at a crossroads amidst a sudden diabetes diagnosis. In this podcast Jennifer shares how she used Balance365 to navigate a new lifestyle without panickin...

So, you finally ditched the diet! Goodbye points and macros. So long detoxes and cleanses. Peace out, color-coded food containers. Much like closing the door on that narcissist ex… You're relieved but also burdened with the thought of: "okay, now what do I do?"  In this episode of Balance365 Radio, Jen and Annie discuss the three biggest hurdles you can expect after you quit dieting and how you ca...

Whether you're a Balance365 Veteran or new to our little corner of the internet (hi, welcome!) you've most likely heard us preach the importance of self-compassion. This is where some people get tripped up, feeling like self-compassion will lead them to abandoning their goals and becoming complacent in their lives.  Spoiler alert… If you are practicing self-compassion, your goals will become more...

We've been raised in a culture that values the outward appearance of our bodies over the inner workings of what truly makes us who we are. How often have you asked yourself: "Who am I? What do I want? What do I need?" We've all experienced moments in life where we have felt completely, intrinsically connected with ourselves. However, as we step into our roles as women and mothers, oftentimes we lo...

Do you wear "busy" as a badge of honor?  Is Netflix constantly asking, "are you still watching?" We live in a culture that applauds productivity but also offers an abundance of cheap, accessible and soothing escape buttons from that exhausting, productive life. The CDC reports that approximately 1 in 3 Americans are regularly short on sleep. After working with thousands of women we've learned this...