Deidra Best

Beyond the Scale Healthy

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Honest and relatable podcast episodes that will help you through the mental struggles and tough parts that come with healthy eating and exercising. Listen to this podcast to start celebrating your healthy wins, beyond the scale! 

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Deidra Best

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Health

Latest episode

May 11, 2026

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Episodes

35. You Have Time (How To Optimize it) 25.04.2022

In this solo episode I discuss how we often let time control and hold us back instead of making the most of what we do have.  We all have the same 24 hours in a day,  When you prioritize what's important to you by spending small windows your time working on small steps and actions that will add up and push you closer to the thing you wish you had time to achieve!!  You don't need long wo...

34. Comfort Zone, Growth & Anxiety 18.04.2022

Living in your comfort zone is all about doing what is safe and easy because you know the outcome.  You can’t be afraid to take risks and do something that scares you, or you will never truly understand who you are and what you are capable of! You learn more about yourself when you take the road less traveled.  You will see and experience things you may never have if you’d stayed with what was com...

33. Creating REAL Change in your Life 11.04.2022

In this solo episode I discuss the importance of doing the work and taking full responsibility that it's yours to do. There will be always difficult obstacles to overcome now, previous trauma or future that we can't predict.  No one not even your best supporter or coach will do the work for you.  YOU have to be the one in the arena, YOU have to take the step or leap and figure out if it...

32. Consistency Always Pays Off 04.04.2022

One key misstep most people make while trying to lose weight is having a lack of consistency. Consistency is doing the hard work like preparing healthy meals and getting workouts in, most of the time, not just when you feel like it or are motivated. Consistency is getting right back on track when you fall off instead of falling off and staying off. Consistency can be created in so many small ways...

31. Overcoming Fear of Failure 28.03.2022

In today’s episode I want to talk to you about a hard subject we face often: Fear. The biggest step to overcoming fear and finally creating real change in your life starts with your mindset, and understanding that perfect is never something you need to strive for. Progress > perfection mindset means you accept that failure is going to happen at some point, maybe a lot at first but then you will...

30. Getting Back Up (My Story) 21.03.2022

I want to show you the power of getting back up! In this episode, in light of my birthday on March 23rd have decided to share some of my story that has helped me become stronger. How I still feel like giving up.. Living a healthy lifestyle isn’t EVER about being perfect, finding a magic pill or being easy one day, it’s just about getting back up. Learning how to do that time and time again!  Every...

29. Face your Stuff with Renee Jones 14.03.2022

  "Face Your Stuff"  is such an incredible episode with gues t Renee Jones who helps women get free of emotional eating and in this interview we discuss so many great topics!  Starting dieting young Confusion with the overflow of too much information Importance of customization (in training, mindset, nutrition + beyond)  Finding what works for you  Low fat works for some people but not e...

28. Goal Setting in 5 Steps 07.03.2022

Measuring your progress is SO important!!  In order to see results, you HAVE to know what you are working toward.  Approach goal setting small and slow. Too quick and too fast isn’t going to give you long term sustainable results. DOWNLOAD FREE GOAL SET GUIDE : HERE   5 GOAL SETTING TIPS: 1.SEE IT (Write it down!!!)    2. REALISTIC  (Start SMALL & SLOW)   3. BE SPECIFIC ( Control Cravings at n...

27. Stress Eating & Management with Life Coach Nicki 28.02.2022

In this week's podcast episode, I have Nicki Eberlin, a Life Coach who helps people build better habits to reach their goals!  What’s the #1 thing most of us do when we are stressed out?  WE EAT!  That's why stress management is the key to your success in reaching your goals Stress is the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure.   Topics We Discus...

26. One Size DOESN'T Fit ALL with Sarah Pardy 21.02.2022

Today’s guest is an incredible mom of 2 who in the last year has lost 80 lbs!!! Sarah shares with us what was needed to make a change for her and what worked for her differently this time, that can work for you too!  Topics we discuss:  (3:20) Starting approach to nutrition and keeping it simple (5:08) The hard starting parts  (7:00) Importance of what you eat and how it makes you feel (11:30) You...

25. Want it HARDER for Yourself!! 18.02.2022

A healthy lifestyle is about loving yourself. It's about loving yourself enough to eat good food and move your body in a way that will keep you enjoying your life to the fullest.  Reframing the reason why you want to lose 10 lbs or begin moving your body more is because you want to feel better! You no longer want to feel like you are struggling with just the basics in life, you want more!   ...

24. Weight Loss Struggles with Fitness Coach Maddy Cusumano 14.02.2022

In episode 24, I am honoured to have super strong and motivating Fitness Coach Maddy Cusumano help me share the top weight loss struggles we have struggled with but continue to practice working on making progress in! Struggles we discuss:  Restrictive Low Carb Dieting / Carbs are "bad" association Vacation/Taking time off/ Getting back on track Making time for workouts/ What you really g...

23. Pushing Through Resistance 06.02.2022

This one goes a little deep and I talk about the hard parts we experience in this journey. Being honest and real about the process and hard parts is so important to your success. But weight loss isn't always easy or quick even if our diet culture makes us think it's just a "21 day fix" And there will be voices you hear through the changes you make, telling you to give up, that...

22. Happiness NOW with Life Coach Amy Sanders 31.01.2022

Amy Sanders is a life coach who has been working with women through weight loss but like myself, realized early in her coaching career that the ONLY way to sustain your health and feel your best is through improving the way you think about yourself and your journey!  In Episode 22, I am very grateful to share Amy's and my own personal insight into finding happiness NOW, at ANY stage of your j...

21. Body Dysmorphia 24.01.2022

Learning to deal with body dysmorphia isn’t easy and just eating more or binging isn’t the solution. Dealing with these emotions takes a sense of control as well as confidence, which training can offer. You experience body dysmorphia because you focus on all the negative things you see in the mirror or you’re focused on only loving yourself when you get to a certain number on the scale.   In this...

20. Failing by Default 17.01.2022

It is absolutely easier to not try, t o let fear win and lose to default    There will always be reasons to wait Of course you may fail, b ut what if you don’t?    The only way you will truly know whether or not you have what it takes,  IS IF YOU ACTUALLY TRY. If you actually give some damn EFFORT   There is only a 100% guaranteed that you will fail, if you never try   NOTHING happens until you mo...

19. Riding the Waves 10.01.2022

Learning the phases and how to check in with yourself in your personal weight loss and healthy journey is crucial. Especially in k nowing when to push yourself and when to rest, is the key to long term success!!   But being honest with yourself can be hard.  Sometimes you have to slow down and get a better perspective, recharge, then be able to give more.  Other times  you have to step it up! Crea...

18. Getting Out of a Rut or Plateau 03.01.2022

 Have you ever felt stuck?  Like you can't make any progress or beat your plateau that you've been in for a while...   You have to get out of your comfort zone!!  You have to do MORE than just START You have to do something different to achieve a different result    How can YOU give more effort?   ___________________________________________ BOOK CALL WITH ME ( HERE ) RECIPE BOOK ( HERE )...

17. Getting Back on Track 27.12.2021

We ALL fall off track sometimes!  We get sick, go on vacations and obstacles totally happen!    But, come on... don't use it as an excuse forever.. "I'm already off track, I might as well skip the gym or get take out again"   In this episode, I really wanted to help you discover the BEST thing you need to do for yourself in order to get back on track, because this won't be...

16. Healthy "Balance" 20.12.2021

Why is it so damn hard to find a healthy balance?  And why is it so damn important??    In this episode, I share with you why it really matters that you take care of yourself, and how the number on the scale means nothing but yet how you approach making changes in your life means EVERYTHING!  You aren't alone in the struggles of finding a healthy balance in your life and our society definitel...

15. MAKE IT IMPORTANT! 13.12.2021

MAKE IT IMPORTANT TO MAKE IT A RESULT!  The goal that you are looking to achieve in 2022, you NEED to make a priority if you want to stick with it (And the only way to get results is to stay consistent so you better stick with it)    You need to focus on the right  reason for why you are starting something and wanting to create a change in the first place!  You need to know that reason and MAKE IT...

14. Never Enough.. 06.12.2021

How often do you feel your efforts, your progress, your HARD work is just not enough?  No matter what you do you are never enough.. Your doubts on yourself are hurting and sabotaging your success,  you ARE enough, you just need to practice a new perspective of yourself along the way!!    PART 1 : Building confidence through repetition and messy action PART 2 : Celebrating the wins and the progress...

13. Healthy Holidays 29.11.2021

You shouldn't feel stressed out during the holidays,  You should rest, guilt-free and enjoy some treats and meals you don't normally have!  But.. I do get it, there is A LOT to do and so many extra temptations and food gatherings!!!!  Listen to this week's podcast episode to get more done BEFORE christmas so you can enjoy the holiday to the fullest AND not set yourself up for a grea...

12. Bridge the GAP to Success! 22.11.2021

 I n this episode I discuss how thinking too far ahead or staying stuck in the past HURTS your success as it creates a barrier that is impossible to get over without being present in the right now stage you are in!  Embrace it for it's flaws and be honest with it. Accept it’s flaws and imperfections so you can take the NEXT step to bridge the gap that’s hurting your success right now. Listen...

11. Embrace the Struggle 15.11.2021

Struggle is necessary, it is important and essential to your journey.   If you keep doing what’s easy,  How do you ever expect to get better at the hard?  Quick fixes, hacks, silver bullets and yellow brick roads just aren’t enough, y ou can’t skip over the hard parts and expect it won’t get harder later.  Struggle will either destroy us or develop us!  And yes, the hard truth is that our choice i...

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