Shantel Taylor

Force of Habit

Health EN ↓ 116 episodes

A weekly chat about all things health, balance, weight loss and routines, for the woman of color who is adamant about breaking her limiting beliefs surrounding her body, unhealthy food habits, and creating the life she wants to lead in the body she's proud of. Join your host Shantel Taylor, nutritionist and weight loss coach, every week for short, sweet, and no BS episodes that will give you the jolt of inspiration you need to kick ass all week long.

Author

Shantel Taylor

Category

Health

Podcast website

shanteltaylornutrition.com

Latest episode

Oct 24, 2025

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Episodes

How to Believe in Big Goals Again 24.10.2025

If your goals feel heavy instead of hopeful, this episode will help you get your spark back. Shantel unpacks why belief fades after hard seasons and how to rebuild it with proof, not pressure. You’ll learn the simplest way to collect “receipts” that you can trust yourself again, why safe goals keep you small, and how to dream bigger from a grounded, wiser place. This is your sign to start small, s...

I’m Back: Postpartum, Resetting, and Rebuilding Stronger 14.10.2025

I’m back boo, and in this episode, I’m opening up about life lately, from the birth of my son to the beautiful chaos of postpartum. I’m sharing how I’m approaching my own reset (mentally and physically), how I’m rethinking weight loss after giving birth, and why this next season isn’t about snapping back, it’s about building something stronger. Whether you’ve had a rough year or just need a fresh...

Meal Planning for Real Life (Not Pinterest) 07.07.2025

We’re throwing out the idea that meal planning has to be picture-perfect to be effective. I’m sharing how planning simple , repeatable meals (especially in busy seasons) is the real secret to consistency. We’ll talk about why nutrition shouldn’t be your focus in the beginning, how tools like PTT (Plan Tomorrow Today) can make or break your routine, and how meal planning is less about what you eat...

Get Your A** Outside this Week 30.06.2025

We’re breaking down why walking is that girl for weight loss, especially if you're ready for a mid-year reset. From boosting your mood and metabolism to helping you build the skill of consistency, walking is one of the simplest ways to reset your routine and start seeing results THIS week. Plus, I’m sharing why this month’s Mid-Year Reset Kit and our #WalkItOut challenge inside Shetrition are the...

Stop Jumping Ship 16.06.2025

If you’ve ever found yourself hopping from one weight loss plan to the next, always chasing the next “perfect” program… this episode is for you. We’re diving into how constantly jumping ship is slowing your progress—and why the real magic happens when you stay put and build habits that actually fit your life. It’s not about finding the next big thing, it’s about sticking with something long enough...

Practice Makes Progress (Plus, a Life Update) 10.06.2025

In this episode of Force of Habit , we’re talking all about the power of practicing your weight loss habits. Because the truth is, you don’t get consistent by being perfect, you get consistent by putting in the reps. Whether it’s skipping the drive-thru or taking a walk instead of doing a full workout, every small choice counts. Tune in for a mindset shift that’ll take the pressure off and help yo...

Give More Than Zero 20.01.2025

The difference between you hitting your weight loss goal this year and ending the year in the exact same spot, is giving more than zero. _ Ready to lose your first pound eating the foods you love? Download Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan Follow along on Instagram

The Weight Loss Genie 06.01.2025

If you're already feeling a little burned out from the New Year, this episode is just what you need to shift your focus and get you back on the road to hitting your weight loss dreams in 2025. _ Ready to lose your first pound eating the foods you love? Download Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan Follow along on Instagram

Change Your Life in 2025 with Little Decisions 30.12.2024

If you struggle with seeing things through and finishing what you started, this episode is for you. Change your life in 2025 by learning the power of little decisions. _ Ready to lose your first pound eating the foods you love? Download Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan Follow along on Instagram

It Is, What it Is. 23.12.2024

Come to terms with where you are this year so that you can kick ass all year long in 2025. _ Ready to lose your first pound eating the foods you love? Download Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan Follow along on Instagram

Do It First 21.10.2024

If you feel like you're in a season where you're stuck… A season where you feel like no matter what you do you can't seem to get the needle to move in your weight loss… A season where you feel like your busy all day long but at the end of the week nothing has changed again , then this week's podcast is just for you. You don't want to miss it!   _ Ready to lose your first pound eating the...

All Diets Work 12.08.2024

Weight loss is not  just about  weight loss. It's also about sustainability. You can be a pro at losing 20 pounds all day long, but if you aren't able to KEEP those 20 pounds off, it doesn't actually  mean  anything.  Sustainability is the other piece to the weight loss pie.   Your weight loss should be simple habits that you can stack each and every day that lead to...

Move More, Exercise Less 29.07.2024

If you struggle to be consistent at the gym when you want to lose weight… You aren't alone. Trust . A lot of women think that the more calories their Apple watch says they burned after a workout directly correlates to how much weight they lose.   And while it helps, it actually doesn't move the needle in your weight loss as much as you think it does.   Today on the podcast, I'll teach yo...

4 Things You DON'T Have To Do To Lose Weight 22.07.2024

Today on the podcast, I'll teach you… 4 things you DON'T have to do to lose weight The key habit that makes or breaks your weight loss journey And a simple mindset switch that will help you feel more in control around your usual trigger foods.  _ Ready to lose your first pound eating the foods you love? Download Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan Follow along on Instagram

Rewind: How to Stick to Your "Diet" During the Holidays 20.11.2023

(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was November, 28th 2022). If you're worried about how the heck you're going to lose weight during the PEAK of holiday season, I got you. Truth time? The reason your weight loss feels hard during the holidays is because you haven't learned how to actually eat holiday foods without guilt… So you spiral. No more.   Today, I'll teach you… The most commo...

How Much, First. What, Second. 14.11.2023

What you eat doesn't matter that much in the beginning of your weight loss. In this episode, I'll share with you what to focus on FIRST, without changing a thing about what you're currently eating.  _ Ready to lose your first pound eating the foods you love? Download Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan Follow along on Instagram

Decide 06.11.2023

If you feel stuck right now, if you feel like you're in a life rut, if you feel like you know what you need to do to hit your goals but you can't seem to make yourself DO any of it… It's likely because you're letting your past write the story of your future.   Every misstep, every broken promise, every time you said you were going to get your sh*t together and then stumbled even further back...

The Hidden Costs to Your Weight Loss Goal 30.10.2023

This is the time of year you typically start thinking about the goals you want to hit in the New Year. Am I right? The New Year is so close, but far enough away that you can day dream about how next year will be soooo different… But today on Force of Habit, I want to talk about THIS year's goals, and why you might be struggling to hit them. There's another side to goals that a lot of women don't t...

Satiety: Foods That Help You Feel Full Without Overeating 16.10.2023

Let's keep it real… A lot of women struggle to be consistent with weight loss because they struggle with hunger.    Whether it's because they're TOO hungry all the time, or they never experience true hunger because they're constantly snacking and grazing, finding the balance can be difficult if you've never taken time to get in touch with it. Can you relate?   If so, today on the po...

Becoming Your Future Self 03.10.2023

The last few months have been a little crazy for me. We moved into our first home, and chaos ensued. Adulting… amiright ?  I'd been feeling like I hadn't been productive… Lots of avoiding, lots of days ending like I didn't do the things I really needed or wanted to do, sprinkle in some anxiety and you've got the perfect recipe for overwhelm 👩🏽‍🍳 Can you relate?   If so, today on the p...

You Can Eat Pasta, and Lose Weight 27.09.2023

The minute you decide to lose weight, what's usually the first thing you cut? If I had to guess... It's carbs. And after the decades long hate campaign against them... That makes sense. In today's episode, I'll share with you why you CAN eat carbs and lose weight, and why you should. _ Ready to lose your first pound eating the foods you love? Download Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan SHEtrition Doors ope...

Why You Should Prioritize Yourself Before Your Kids 18.09.2023

In today's episode, I'm giving you the perspective shift of a lifetime so that you can feel guilt-free for prioritizing your weight loss goals when you have children _ Ready for your weight loss food plan to actually taste amazing? Download Your Free 7-Day Meal Plan SHEtrition Doors open this fall, Join the Waitlist so that you're the first to know!

How to Tweak Your Weight Loss Plan to Lose More Weight 09.09.2023

In today's episode I'm going over exactly how to tweak your weight loss plan to lose more weight and KEEP it off.

You Need to Do More 28.08.2023

It's very rare that you need to do something new to lose weight. Weight loss is a multi-billion dollar industry, and to keep people paying the big bucks new trends and diets will ALWAYS emerge each year.  Keto, Whole30, anti-inflammatory diets, eating for your blood type, eating for your body type… The list goes on, and on.   But the truth is, the secret to your weight loss isn't about d...

Want It For You 14.08.2023

Tell me if this sounds familiar... You decide you want to lose a few pounds, and think… I need some accountability. So, you hire a trainer, maybe you decide to go to the gym every day with your bestie, maybe you join a program and then as time goes by… You find yourself doing the ghosting. Ignoring calls, skipping appointments, and sending the “Omg! I didn't even see this” text to your friend who'...

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