Erin McDonald and Crystal Clardy

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health Podcast

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Tired of every health podcast always talking about weight loss? You're in the right place. Erin McDonald and Crystal Clardy bring you the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcast. This podcast is for you if you want to learn more about living a healthy, and realistic, lifestyle, building muscle, reaching and maintaining a healthy body composition, and more. There will be occasional episodes on fat loss and weight loss since many clients and follower ask questions about that, but it's going to be a small portion of the podcast.

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Erin McDonald and Crystal Clardy

Episodes

Ep 75: BECOME Fit... part 2: why identity is shaping your body composition 30.07.2025 39:16

PART TWO: On this week's episode Erin and Crystal talk about the identity shift that happens when you change your lifestyle. The challenges and the mourning that go with letting go of the past, coping mechanisms that kept you safe and finding a new way of living. It's not for the weak. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical profess...

Ep 74: Identity and fitness... the hard truth no one talks about 24.07.2025 34:35

PART ONE: On this week's episode Erin and Crystal talk about the identity shift that happens when you change your lifestyle. The challenges and the mourning that go with letting go of the past, coping mechanisms that kept you safe and finding a new way of living. It's not for the weak. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical profess...

Ep 73: 100 pounds down, diabetes gone, liver healed... Melissa's amazing journey 16.07.2025 1:06:39

On this week's episode Erin and Melissa talk about finding your why, how she lost over 100 pounds and saved her own life. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ep 72: Finding wins and motivation: PART TWO 09.07.2025 35:46

OUR FIRST TWO PART EPISODE wraps up!! On this week's episode Erin and Crystal talk about finding wins and motivation beyond the scale. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ep 71: Finding wins and motivation: PART ONE 02.07.2025 33:19

OUR FIRST TWO PART EPISODE! On this week's episode Erin and Crystal talk about finding wins and motivation beyond the scale. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ep 70: Body not responding? This is why. 25.06.2025 1:06:31

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal talk about body response to different variables. If you aren't getting the results you want this is the episode for you. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts...

Ep 69: Finding balance in routine AND indulgence 18.06.2025 1:04:46

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal talk about creating a new level of balance that actually leads to the results you want. Sometimes the path to that balance can feel epically unbalanced. Let us help you navigate your own sticking points to come out on the other side with a body and lifestyle you love. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors...

Ep 68: Unpopular opinion: Some of your wellness journey should feel imbalanced 11.06.2025 1:06:36

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal talk about forcing some imbalance in your wellness journey on order to find a new place of balance and better long term results. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the H...

Ep 67: ALL THINGS PLATEAU: are you in one? how to break it! 04.06.2025 1:00:58

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal help you results navigate plateaus. And what to do if you are in one. Break free... here! Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ep 66: Investment and Results, the connection you are missing in your health journey 28.05.2025 1:01:13

Experts say there is a VERY REAL connection between investment and reaching your goals. If you are trying to achieve a lifestyle change doing it on your own MAY be costing you both time and money. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. --------------------------------------...

Ep 65: This one thing is stalling your fat-loss 21.05.2025 1:07:00

In this week's episode Crystal and Erin talk about the ONE thing that is stalling your fat-loss and muscle gain goals. FIX THIS and see the results roll in. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ep 64: Unhinged GLP-1 and plastic surgery mayhem 14.05.2025 1:04:15

In this week's episode Crystal and Erin talk about the unhinged version of wellness. The lies, our thoughts on plastic surgery and weight loss shots. And how to look for the false profits in a sea of fitness noise. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on In...

Ep 63: The hardest part of fat-loss 07.05.2025 1:02:04

In this week's episode Crystal and Erin talk about the most difficult hurdle in the fat-loss process. And how to get unstuck. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coach_erin_mcdo...

Ep62: Your need for "balance" is ruining your progress 30.04.2025 1:04:06

In this week's episode Crystal and Erin talk about fat loss and balance. It can often be the pursuit of balance that gets in the way of your results. To create change you NEED to determine a NEW balance that will allow for RESULTS to come... and STAY forever. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ---------------------------...

Ep 61: Overcoming major health obstacles and understanding your body with Coach Jenny Goforth 23.04.2025 58:32

On this week's episode Crystal and Erin are joined by Coach Jenny Goforth who has overcome incredible odds to get back in shape after a very serious health issue after having her second child at 40. The gals chat about how important it is to know your body, when something is wrong and what to do when you aren't getting the answers you need. DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE Disclaimer: we are not d...

Ep 60: Mental health hobbies and picking between fat loss and muscle gain 16.04.2025 1:06:38

In this week's episode Crystal and Erin chat about finding a hobby to support mental health and physical health AND the difference between your muscle building and fat loss phases. Which should you choose first and how long should you be in each. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ----------------------------------------...

Ep 59: What EXACTLY is a calorie deficit? 09.04.2025 1:03:41

In this week's episode Crystal and Erin chat about fat loss <gasp> lol. We are going to fully explain what a calorie deficit is, what it means and how to make sure you are in one if you want to lose fat. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagr...

Ep 58: Fitness trends we love to hate 02.04.2025 1:06:51

In this week's episode Crystal and Erin chat trends in fat-loss, wellness and body composition. We go over methods that can be helpful and those that suck. What's best for YOU.... let is help you navigate the bullshit and the legit shit. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ---------------------------------------------...

Is AI the answer to your fat-loss goals? 26.03.2025 1:05:32

In this week's episode Crystal and Erin talk about the new AI coaching trend. Why it works for some but not for all. We also share what will work for you if you have tried it all and feel stuck. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ep 56: Why the comparison game is killing YOUR results 19.03.2025 1:02:57

On this weeks episode Erin and Crystal chat about comparisons. Other coaches, other approaches, other people.... our comparison with other people and other things is absolutely stalling your progress. Here's how to FIX it... and what to MUTE... what to KEEP so that you can get better results for YOU. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our...

Ep 55: This is why you can't lose fat or build muscle 12.03.2025 1:00:47

On this weeks episode Erin and Crystal talk all things excuses. From not wanting to film yourself in the gym for better form to not having time to prepare food. Most of these excuses have become widely acceptable barriers to your wellness goals. BUT they really aren't as real as you think. Spend some time understanding how you control your outcome and see the EXACT results you want. YOU are mo...

Ep 54: Fix your fat-loss excuses and get better results 05.03.2025 1:06:08

On this weeks episode Erin and Crystal share common excuses that keep a lot of people stuck, how to override the negativity and GET results that LAST. Fix your mindset, fix your outcome. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ep 53: Your plan (or lack there of) is keeping you lost and stuck... with guest cohost Emma 26.02.2025 1:02:30

On this weeks episode Erin, Crystal and Emma chat about how to increase your ability to actually get FIT. Not just lose a few pounds only to gain it back later. Troubleshoot your plan with us. Thanks for coming on EMMA! Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on I...

Ep 52: Tracking macros and RESULTS. What you should be doing. 19.02.2025 1:03:46

On this weeks episode Erin and Crystal chat about tracking, meal plans and intuitive eating. What is actually driving REAL results and what you should be doing if you are stuck. Let us know how you liked this episode! Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Ins...

Ep 51: Unfuck your mindset: The power of choice in our fitness journey 12.02.2025 1:02:58

On this weeks episode Erin and Crystal chat about dieting and the excuses that often accompany your CHOICE to change your lifestyle. This episode is packed full of tips and tricks that are guaranteed to improve the way to THINK about your wellness journey to get the best results of your life. Let's stop messing around and start GETTING what we want. (you control that... we will help ya figure...