Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress

Ever get bogged down with all the weight loss advice that gets thrown around on the internet? Well, today, I am clearing up a few of the biggest myths that you might have heard! Stay tuned - lots of nuggets for you in this episode! XO, Jennie-Laurie Next steps: Apply for a free health coaching session HERE

Ummm, how is it August already?? Back to school is about to turn our routine upside down at my house, so I figured you might be experiencing the same thing! It can feel impossible to stay consistent with exercise when life gets a little crazy, but it doesn't have to be. Today, I am sharing a few easy ways to fit exercise in even during your busiest seasons! Let's go! Jennie-Laurie Next steps: Appl...

Decluttering is one of my absolute FAVORITE topics because it has made such a difference in how I live my life. It helps me be more patient, more clearheaded, and have more peace. Those are some big wins, am I right? Today I am sharing the three magic questions I use to help me declutter FAST. It's a super tactical episode that you can put into practice right away. So let's get to it! XO, Jennie-L...

Feeling like your "to do" list is never done? Wish you could stop feeling so frazzled? Then this episode is for you! I'm walking you through the exact 5-step process I use to get more done and feel calm while I'm doing it. Get out your pen and paper - this info is gold! Your coach, Jennie-Laurie Next steps: Book a free clarity call HERE

Happy Tuesday, friends!! I'm excited to shake things up for today's episode!! Last week, I was honored to speak at the Warrior Queen Summit - a 3-day virtual event hosted by the inspirational Dona Watson. She interviewed me, and I am sharing that audio with you! Listen in to hear a bit more of my own personal story, as well as lots of practical steps to make sure you are living your life in God's...

Wouldn't it be nice if you always felt 100% confident in life? That all your decisions felt right, and your faith felt strong, and you just didn't have to struggle with doubt? I can't promise you that doubt will never come, because it will. But I CAN tell you that there are strategies in the bible to help you overcome that doubt and get to a place of confidence again. God has a lot to say about th...

Have you ever felt paralyzed with over-thinking? Maybe you need to make a big decision, but you are terrified that you will it up? Join the club! Whether it's a big decision like a job change or school for your kids, or a smaller decision like whether to invest in a weight loss program or a gym or a coach - It's easier than ever to research yourself to death, and be confused and derailed by what e...

One of the most common things I help my clients with is finding true peace in their lives. At our core, that's what we really want, isn't it?!! What good is losing weight or being more productive if you aren't at peace? Today, I am sharing my 4 step framework to finding peace in the chaos. Grab a notebook and pen for this one! XO, Jennie-Laurie P.S. Need some personalized help when it comes to fin...

Who has a love/hate relationship with sugar? Of the hundreds of women I have worked with over the years, I would say at least 90% of them would raise their hands and say yes. And that used to be me! For many years, I had an ongoing fight with sugar - I’d restrict it and then binge and it felt like I had no control. I can happily say that I have found complete peace with sugar, and it feels amazing...

When you think about weight loss, there are three major pieces of the puzzle - food, exercise, and mindset. So which one is the most important? I would argue that it’s your mindset. You can have a meal delivery service and a personal trainer who comes to your home gym and still struggle to lose weight. Why? Because you have endless opportunities to sabotage yourself with food. But never fear! I ha...

I have sat around so many tables with women, and had hundreds of conversations with moms about weight loss. And I know that many of you want to lose weight or get in better shape. But you haven’t. Maybe you started, and got stuck. Or took two steps forward and one step back. And why is that? Most women would say it’s lack of time, money, or motivation. I’m here today to tell you it’s none of those...

Most of the women I work with are fighting some form of anxiety or anxious thoughts. Whether it’s full blown panic attacks, generalized anxiety, or constant worries and fears that can take hold and start to grow - anxiety is something most of us are more familiar with than we would like to be. I was a super anxious person before I really even knew the term anxiety. And I remember exactly how I got...

Where are my stressed out mamas? 🙋🏼‍♀️ Raise your hand! This one is for YOU! I know you don't have ANY extra time in your day, so I am sharing 3 simple ways that I destress, in 2 minutes or less. Who doesn't want to do that?! Here's to getting through Maycember, and kicking off summer right! XO, Jennie-Laurie Next Steps: Ready to lose the weight? Apply for The Next 5 Pounds coaching program HERE

When you’ve been losing weight for a few weeks or months, a plateau can be really hard to take. If you feel like no matter what you do, the scale won’t move - that’s ALL KINDS of frustrating. Maybe you've even gained a pound or two, and the panic has set in. It can be tempting to give up when this happens. Why put in all this work with nothing to show for it? This week, I am going to help you look...

The most common problem I hear from clients when it comes to exercise is CONSISTENCY. When you are trying to start a new habit, your brain is going to throw all the reasons at you why this new change is not important. In this episode, I break down a 3 super tactical things you can do that will make it easier and more fun to get your workouts in, AND stay consistent with your plan. Get excited!! XO...

So many women come to me for coaching because they have started a weight loss journey, but it has stalled along the way - or started going backwards. Sometimes it’s lack of accountability, or an unrealistic nutrition and exercise plan. But sometimes, it’s the dreaded and feared SELF-SABOTAGE. Today I am going to talk about some of the biggest reasons why this happens! It’s one of the most frustrat...

When you think of weight loss and food, what comes to mind? For most of us, it’s things like salad, veggies, and maybe some really bland looking chicken. Not the most enjoyable experience. Many times it’s the opposite. More like dreading your food and being deprived. But that isn’t the way it has to be! Today, I am going to show you how God’s design of our bodies and food actually leads us to some...

To workout or to hit snooze? That is the question! And today, I have the answer. Which is actually to ask yourself better questions! There are multiple factors that go into deciding whether morning workouts are the best bet for you. So keep listening, and I’ll help you figure it out! Let's get it! Jennie-Laurie Next steps: I am now taking applications for free health coaching sessions this month....

If you have ever wanted to throw your phone into the ocean and be done with it forever, today is your day!! I am giving you the keys to phone freedom, so you never have to feel that way again. The 4 step digital detox I am sharing today is life changing, and I have a super valuable resource that I am GIVING AWAY, so buckle up and get ready. This is a good one! Your coach, Jennie-Laurie Next Steps:...

When is the last time you took a purposeful look at how your phone use is affecting your life? Most of us get swept up in the business of day to day, and our phones and social media are just part of how life works now. So we don’t question them as often as we probably should. In this episode, I am giving you the red flags to look out for in your digital life that can be a signal that it’s time for...

We all know social media has been under some scrutiny over the past few years for being addictive and stealing our time away. But there is more to it than just some wasted time. Over the past few years, I have gone from using social media multiple times a day to almost never, and today I am sharing some of the reasons why. Let’s dive in! XO, Jennie-Laurie Next steps: I am giving away 3 free health...

Have you ever eaten something purely out of habit? Maybe you always end a meal with something sweet. Or you have a little bowl of cereal or popcorn after dinner when you’re watching TV. There are so many ways that food can be intertwined in our daily habits, and it often has nothing to do with hunger. I am about to teach you how to break bad habits the easy way. Get out your pen and paper to take...

When you are super stressed, have a deadline on the horizon, or you are feeling overwhelmed in your day, what do you do to feel better? If you answered “go find some carbs” you are in the right place today! Because we are talking all things emotional eating. I have done it. I have conquered it. And I have helped other women overcome it too! So get ready to take notes because this episode has the p...

When it comes to your eating habits, have you ever said to yourself “I’ll start fresh on Monday”? Or maybe you’ve fallen into the rut of seeing foods as good or bad. Seeing nutrition as all or nothing. This happens to women ALL THE TIME. And it is a frustrating way to interact with food. You get stuck in this cycle of on again, off again, over and over. And it feels impossible to escape without ju...

Have you ever felt like food was controlling your thoughts in some way? I have so much compassion for this issue, not only because I have struggled with it in the past, but because it’s something you have to contend with at least 3 times a day, every single day of your life. Food is not something we can just give up. Having a relationship with food is part of being a human being. Today, I am going...