Balance365 Life Radio

Episode Overview Hello everyone! Today we're getting to know Lisa, who spent 45 years trying diet after diet with no long-term success. She joined Balance365 out of sheer desperation, hoping to find sustainable change… and she was not disappointed. Lisa has not only lost 20 pounds, but she feels better than she ever thought imaginable, and most importantly feels like she's finally found the lastin...

Episode Overview In our experience, the average person can benefit from understanding nutrition basics. We're talking foundational nutritional habits. Maybe you're asking, "Why simple? Shouldn't I overhaul everything for the best benefits?" Because simple is *actionable.* By the end of this episode, you will walk away with a few key takeaways of nutritional guidelines that you can start exploring...

Episode Overview Hi everyone! We're back with another live Q+A podcast episode! In today's episode, we're sharing two questions submitted by our audience: 1. How can you stay engaged with a habit when your world is out of balance? 2. Do artificial sweeteners impact your weight loss goals? This episode is a quick one, but is PACKED with info. Don't miss it! If you haven't already heard us shouting...

Episode Overview Today's the day! In this episode, you're going to hear Annie unpack her recent divorce, dating, and body image experiences. Come listen to how she worked through some lingering body image issues after her 15-year relationship ended and she re-entered the dating world. And! In just 10 days, Jen and Annie are hosting a BRAND NEW free training on one of our community's biggest strugg...

Episode Overview We hear you: a change in routine can be hard! For example, with autumn around the corner, it means it's time to transition from summer to fall routines. And it can be a struggle! Today, we're sharing our best tips to start a new routine or get back on track after a long hiatus. We also have an exciting announcement! We have been working tirelessly behind the scenes on our brand Ni...

Episode Overview Today we have another "after the after" journey to share with you! Meet Karen, another Balance365 Coaching graduate who has taken what she needed from our program and is now living a full, values-driven life. And—this is just the icing on the cake—Karen's also down 60lbs! We loved listening to her story. We know you will, too. Karen's story can be your story, too. If you want *mor...

Episode Overview Hello, everyone! We're back with another Q+A episode for you all! This week we're covering two topics: strategies to practice better thoughts when you can't seem to get past the unhelpful ones, and how to differentiate between satisfying a craving versus giving into an emotional urge to eat. These are excellent questions and we can't wait to dive in. Join us! Emotional eating is o...

Episode Overview Welcome back to the final episode of our three-part series on exercise! In our previous episodes, we talked about the science behind exercise and addressed myths and truths . Today we're covering how to build muscle and get stronger. We hope you've enjoyed this series and are walking away from this with a better understanding of exercise. Here's to getting your exercise actions in...

Episode Overview Welcome to Part 2 of our three-part series on exercise! Last week we covered Part 1: Exercise 101 , helping you understand the foundations of exercise! This week we're covering exercise myths and truths because so many exercise myths are still in circulation. Let us help free you from those diet culture lies! But before you go, sign up for our free newsletter! Every week, we send...

Episode Overview Today we're kicking off a three-part series on exercise (Annie's favorite topic!). Over the years we've worked with many women who feel lost and confused when it comes to exercise. So, over the next three weeks, we'll provide you with an overview of exercise, break down some of the most common myths, and tell you exactly what to do if your goal is to get stronger. Today, in part o...

Episode Overview Typically, we do our Q+A episodes monthly. But this question came up recently, and it was just too good not to get on the podcast ASAP! Why? Because this is the number one question we get over and over, and it usually goes something like this: "I want to lose weight. That means I have to eat less. How is that different from restriction?" As you'll soon learn in this episode, it's...

Episode Overview Today we're chatting with one of our members, Jessica. Jessica is an innovative, accomplished and successful mom of three who has been hailed throughout her life by friends, family, and her community for all that she's achieved. But on the inside, Jessica was struggling with a bad case of perfectionism. She ruminated on thoughts about food, exercise, and weight constantly. Ultimat...

Episode Overview Today's podcast episode gets really personal really quick! In this Q+A, we talk about our matching tattoos, plus how to support friends with weight loss goals, and how much time does it take your body to adjust to more balanced meals? Join us! If you love our live Q+As, you can access so much more inside of Balance365 Coaching! Enrollment begins in September, so don't miss it. Get...

Episode Overview Does looking at photos of yourself trigger intense body shame? Over the last seven years, we've seen this time and again: an enjoyable event or experience is ruined as soon as a woman sees photos of herself. This can lead a person to delete precious moments, avoid pictures in the future, and even trigger a return to quick-fix, restrictive dieting. But does that solve the deeper is...

Episode Overview Can you call yourself a feminist and still want weight loss? To help answer that question, we invited Grace Club founder Maggie Anderson for an exploration of feminism, weight loss, body autonomy, and how to create more compassion for yourself and others. Maggie is an avid learner and unlearner, a collaborator, community cultivator, yoga teacher, partner, and mother of two daughte...

Episode Overview Hello, everyone! In today's episode, we're sharing one of our live Q+A's from our private Facebook group. Join us as we discuss our favorite tips for eating out while trying to lose weight, how to pursue weight loss without restriction, and the optimal amount of habits you should build at one time. Enjoy! If this podcast has left you craving more, we send out very personal and imp...

Episode Overview Today we're back with Part 2 of our series "All About Type 2 Diabetes." (If you haven't listened to Part 1, please go back to last week's episode and listen to it first!) Today, we continue the conversation alongside Jen's sister Janelle Edwards. Janelle is a nurse and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes recently. She was so helpful in helping us create the outline for these two ep...

Episode Overview Hey everyone! Over the next two weeks, we're diving into Type 2 Diabetes. 13% of the adult population is diabetic, and 90-95% of those cases are Type 2. In addition, one-third of the US population is prediabetic, meaning their health markers are getting dangerously close to a diabetes diagnosis. Half of those with a prediabetes diagnosis will develop Type 2 Diabetes within the nex...

Episode Overview Today, we're covering the main ways we see summer sabotaging people's goals and how they can approach it a bit differently. Many feel summer is a catalyst for getting off track with their goals, often followed by panic to get BACK on track in the fall. And we don't want that for you! We want you to feel calm and capable in whatever health or weight loss journey you might be on! If...

Episode Overview Hey everyone! Today we're sharing one of our live Q+As where we talk about eating food for pleasure (Is it bad? Is it good?), how to create a balanced breakfast during busy mornings, and what to do to beat the mid-afternoon slump. In case you didn't know, we go live in our Weight Loss Without Restriction Facebook group to answer all of YOUR questions every Thursday! You can join u...

Episode Overview Today we're interviewing former Balance365 Coaching member, Kara Lang. While we know that once you're a Balance365er, you're always a Balance365er, we thought it would be great to follow up with someone who has graduated from our coaching program. What does her life look like now? Has she been living a sustainably balanced life, or did she start a rebound diet? How has she felt si...

Episode Overview We're smart. We're wise. We're capable. We can do so many hard things… And then there's this weight loss thing, and it's something so many of us have never been able to crack. For many in our audience, it can actually become a big source of embarrassment or even shame. Which is too bad, because the truth of the matter is, it isn't us. It's… - The tools we've been given for weight...

Episode Overview Feeling stuck? Been there! This is a topic that comes up often in conversations with our audience. Many of us know what we want to do or should do but we STILL struggle to take action. Why is that?! In today's episode, we dig into the four reasons why you're stuck and how to navigate it. We'll also explain the how's and why's behind behavior change! Join us! And back by popular de...

Episode Overview Women are often socialized to present as if they need nothing from the world. While the spirit of independence is inspiring, the reality is that as humans we do need things. It isn't about weakness, it's about humanity. Today, in a powerful reshared episode, Jen and Annie talk with clinical social worker Mel Bosna to explore human needs and why they matter. We'd also like to annou...

Episode Overview We're back with another Q+A episode to discuss what you should know about protein intake, how to know if you're eating enough calories, what habits can offset high cholesterol, and more! And before you go… We are pumped to announce the return of our super popular FREE video series, Cut the Crap: How to Simplify Weight Loss and Get Out of Your Own Way. If you've had an 'a-ha' momen...