Balanced Body Podcast with Laura B Fit

In this episode of the Balanced Body Podcast, we dive into a completely different way of thinking about tracking your food. If calorie tracking has ever felt overwhelming, obsessive, or like something you "shouldn't" have to do in order to lose weight, this episode will help you reframe it. We're shifting the conversation from "counting calories" to learning how to self-monitor — a skill that help...

In this episode of the Balanced Body Podcast, I'm sharing a very real and emotional week in the middle of my fat loss phase. Between getting back from Hawaii, scrambling to pull together Halloween costumes, a sick toddler, lack of sleep, work stress, and the mental load of motherhood, I found myself emotionally eating in a moment where I felt completely overstimulated and overwhelmed. Instead of p...

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast , I'm recapping what happened  after our family trip to Hawaii and exactly how I got back into my routine without guilt, extremes, or the all-or-nothing mindset. If vacations, weekends away, sick kids, or busy seasons make you feel like you've "fallen off," this episode will help you stop starting over and start building momentum again. Inside this epis...

In today's episode of The Balanced Body Podcast , I'm pressing pause on our fat loss phase series to share something a little more personal—I'm officially in my second pregnancy, and today I'm taking you behind the scenes of my first trimester experience!  In this episode, we cover: How I found out I was pregnant —the unexpected clues from my Oura Ring, taking the test, and surprising Isaac. First...

What happens when you're making amazing progress in your calorie deficit… and then you head to Hawaii for five days with your husband and toddler? In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of our family trip to Maui and sharing exactly how I navigated workouts, food, indulgent meals, and real-life mom moments— without tracking every calorie or falling into the "I already messed up, so I mi...

In this episode of the Balanced Body Podcast , I'm recapping week 6 of my fat loss phase—and what happened after a sudden 4lb spike on the scale. If you've ever felt discouraged by the scale going up (even when you're doing everything right), this episode will be a huge mindset shift. I break down what actually happened (hint: it wasn't fat gain), what a "whoosh" is, and why temporary weight fluct...

In this episode of the Balanced Body Podcast, I'm diving into one of the most emotionally charged parts of a fat loss journey: the number on the scale. After taking a short break from the podcast (hello, daycare sickness season 😅), I'm back and recapping week five of my fat loss phase—where, despite doing everything right , the scale didn't reflect my progress the way I expected. We talk about:...

In today's episode of the Balanced Body Podcast , I'm talking about why strength training is the key to long-term consistency, motivation, and feeling good in your body , especially in busy seasons of life. Instead of relying on motivation or discipline, this episode breaks down how the type of workouts you choose can either drain you… or help you show up week after week with more energy. In this...

In today's episode of the Balanced Body Podcast , I'm kicking off 2026 by reframing New Year's resolutions—especially around weight loss, strength training, and health—and explaining why "more discipline" and "less excuses" are usually the wrong goals. In this episode, we cover: ✨Why fear, overwhelm, and intimidation aren't excuses—but real barriers that need support and skills ✨The role of self...

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast , I'm taking you behind the scenes of Week 3 of my fat loss phase —the week where I intentionally ate more, honored my hunger, and still made progress. I walk you through... ✨How I navigated higher hunger during my luteal phase without spiraling ✨Why tracking my food actually made it easier to make aligned choices instead of slipping back into all-or-...

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I'm taking you behind the scenes of week 2 of my fat loss phase and walking you through exactly how I navigated social eating —without spiraling, restricting myself, or falling into the "I'll start over tomorrow" trap. I break social eating down into three simple levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced —and share the real strategies I used during a...

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I'm taking you behind the scenes of week 1 of my fat loss phase and walking you through the exact protocols I'm using—without the perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking, or "eat 1200 calories and suffer" vibes. I break my approach down into three simple buckets —nutrition, activity, and recovery—and share the real numbers I'm using right now: my calori...

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I'm opening up about what happens before a fat loss phase — the prep work that makes everything easier, more sustainable, and a lot less chaotic. From wrapping up my postpartum fat loss in May, to choosing a summer at maintenance, to rebuilding routines and awareness before re-entering a deficit — this is the behind-the-scenes of how I set myself up to...

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast , I'm opening up about one of the most transformative parts of my journey: postpartum fat loss. From gaining 45 pounds during pregnancy, to navigating sleep deprivation, anxiety, and postpartum insomnia, to slowly rebuilding my strength and confidence — this is the real story behind my journey, without the pressure to "bounce back." This episode is part...

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I'm opening up about one of the hardest parts of my journey: my struggle with binge eating disorder. From hiding candy wrappers in college, to using late-night pizza and drinks as a "permission slip" to binge, to zoning out at the pantry after long days of teaching — this is the side of my story I've never fully shared. This episode is part memoir, par...

In this very first episode of The Balanced Body Podcast , I'm sharing the real, unfiltered start of my weight loss journey — and yes, it includes every fad diet you can imagine. From the Special K diet to SlimFast shakes, 100-calorie snack packs, Weight Watchers, and even those tiny color-coded Beachbody containers, I've tried them all. This episode is part memoir, part confessional, and the first...