Strong Is a Mindset

Do you feel like you're stuck in a cycle of overeating and, no matter how hard you try, you can't break free? If you're struggling with a cycle of overeating that you can't seem to change permanently, you're definitely not alone. I recently had a coaching call with a client who, by the end of this call, had a real a-ha moment about what it really takes to stop overeating for good. Spoiler alert: i...

Protein is essential for building muscle, recovering from injury, curbing hunger, and maintaining weight loss. But there's a lot of confusion out there about how much protein we actually need and the best ways to get it. I'm going to clear all that up and share some simple strategies you can implement right away, whether you're an omnivore or plant-based.     By the end of this episode, you'll wal...

You've decided you want to change your life and develop new, healthy habits, but you're just not feeling it… sound familiar? What do you do next? How do you get your motivation back when you just can't seem to stick to your plan?      Whether you want to lose weight, grow more muscle, or just move your body more, there are going to be days when you just don't want to eat the salad, go to the gym,...

What do you do when your diet isn't working? I speak to women all the time who tell me their diet isn't working, and I've helped enough clients work through this that some recurring themes and patterns have emerged. If you want to know why your diet isn't working and what you can do about it, this episode is for you.     If you're worried that your diet isn't getting you the results you'd hoped fo...

We're talking about failure today, specifically how failure relates to following your plan for eating and moving. Most people don't like to think about failure, but in all honesty, failure is essential. So, if you're stuck in pursuit of your health and fitness goals, it's time to consider whether a fear of failure is holding you back.     If you're fear of failure is keeping you stuck, tune in thi...

Are you THAT person at the birthday party that doesn't have a slice of cake because it's not on your eating plan? Do you tend to skip the fast food at lunch meetings and bring a salad from home instead?    Tune in this week as I pull apart the idea of being THAT person. Whether it's being that person who gets a workout in before a flight, who drinks water with friends instead of alcohol, or who de...

When it comes to habits, your brain is on autopilot. It's a predictable routine that you get some pleasure from. The tricky thing is, we don't continue with habits that don't make us feel better in some way. So, while overeating causes us pain in the long run, we keep doing it because it feels good in the moment. So, how can you break these kinds of habitual patterns that may feel amazing in the m...

Today, we're going back to basics and I'm sharing one of the most essential concepts you can take and start putting into practice this very second to begin changing your life. Making big adjustments in your life isn't going to be easy, but it doesn't have to feel impossible either.     Tune in this week to discover how to change your life and your lifestyle without downloading any apps or counting...

If you habitually overeat, it's easy to feel like you're stuck in this hardwired habit. However, even if you've been overeating for years and it feels like you'll never be able to stop, you are not powerless here. Sure, it takes work, but there are simple things you can do to begin managing your overeating, and you can get started right now.      Tune in this week to discover not only why you over...

Whether you're at the start of your fitness journey, or you've been at it for a while already, getting your head around calories and macros can be super confusing. There's tons of science, pseudoscience, and anecdotal information out there, so it's time to pull it all apart and make understanding your calories and macros easier.     Tune in this week to discover a simple approach to both calories...

Hitting a weight loss plateau is normal and should be expected for any human cutting their calories to lose weight. It's inevitable. However, I have some practical tips and strategies you can use to breeze past your weight loss plateau, so you can continue losing weight until you hit your goal.     Tune in this week to discover why your weight loss has slowed down and how to break through a weight...

As you've probably noticed, things are changing over here. We are now Strong Is a Mindset ! I've learned a ton of lessons from the first 99 episodes of this podcast, and today, I'm sharing not only what these lessons are, but also how they've contributed to my decision to take the podcast in a new direction.   However, one thing that has not changed about the podcast is that my goal here each week...

If you're a smart, successful, busy woman who has checked all the boxes at the expense of taking care of your mind or your body, I got you. This show is for you.     I'm Carrie, a family physician turned full-time life coach. I've combined my training as a physician, certified personal trainer, certified health coach, and certified life coach to bring you the tools you need to create strong habits...

How many times have you told yourself you're going to get on a consistent exercise regimen, only to crash and burn? How often do you declare, "I just need to do it," and then actually do it? Most of you want to exercise, and you know what you need to do. The kicker here is that while you know what it takes to do those things, you're just not doing them, and there's good reason for that.    This we...

If you've been pursuing the goal of being thin, let me give you an alternative that feels better both inside and out. Skinny is no longer the goal, so let's talk about how to be strong, and how understanding the connection between muscles, protein, and metabolism will help you get there.   Tune in this week to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between your muscles, your protein intake,...

In the group I run for physician moms and in my coaching sessions, there's one topic that comes up regularly: working mom guilt. I struggle with this guilt myself from time to time, so we're diving deep into it in today's episode and I'm addressing it directly by giving you concepts and strategies for dealing with working mom guilt.   Tune in this week to discover some useful ideas, tips, and stra...

One thing I hear from listeners and clients alike is that they want to become morning exercisers. For some people, morning exercise just does not work. Whether it's because of your work schedule, your kids, or just personal preference, this episode isn't about why you should be a morning exercise person, but rather, I'm here to reinforce the importance of finding a time of day that works for you,...

When you start changing the foods you're eating, there's a chance that the people you live with will not be happy about the new regime. So, this week, I address some of the most common hiccups people encounter when undergoing these changes, and I detail the impact this switch-up can have on both you and your family members.   In this episode, I show you how to understand the rhythm of your home, y...

Getting strong, losing weight, and building muscle is simpler than you might think. But, while there is a boatload of fitness information at your fingertips, too much of it isn't based in science or truth. So, on today's show, I'm debunking some of the most common and most damaging muscle-building myths that could be stopping you from actually getting stronger and fitter.   Tune in this week as I...

I've been working through a concept with a number of clients recently to make creating new habits easier: your keystone habit. Your keystone habit is one habit that, if you stick to it, makes sticking with your other habits easier, and keeps you on track toward your health and fitness goals.   Tune in this week to discover what your keystone habit is, and how it helps you stick to all your other h...

How do you make eating healthier, more exercise, and increased fitness a way of life for yourself? When you make fitness your lifestyle, the habits that support you become automatic, and I'm showing you how to start making this a reality in your own life.   Tune in this week to discover how to make fitness a way of life. I'm sharing why fitness isn't created by fad diets and 30-day challenges, and...

If you want to lose fat while building muscle at the same time, this episode is for you. We're talking about body recomposition today and how you can change what your body is made of, simply put: how you can build muscle while you also lose fat. No matter what your current strength level, fitness level, or age, you can start the process of body recomposition today!   Tune in this week to discover...

Are you wasting your time stuck in indecision? If you have trouble making decisions, whether that's about your diet, exercise plan, your future, or anything in your life, let me help you out.   Tune in this week to discover the most common reasons you might get trapped by indecision, and what you can do about it. You'll learn how to move away from indecision, so you can start moving toward your go...

When you set out to lose weight and start making big changes to your habits and lifestyle, you want to see results fast. But when you don't see quick results, you might start to doubt the process and wonder if something isn't working. If you're in a hurry to lose weight and you're starting to feel impatient, this episode is for you.   Tune in this week to discover what's driving your impatience ar...

We live in a time of endless gadgets and apps that can help you change the way you live your life. Many of you may already be experimenting with using these kinds of devices on your own fitness journeys, so it's time to talk about how we can all use these tools to really optimize our lives.   Tune in this week to discover the tools my clients and I use to optimize our lifestyles, and how they coul...