The Beyond Body Show

Who really has fun losing fat? The episode title is kind of an oxymoron. Fat loss, if you're being effective at it, is not going to feel amazing. You should be a little bit hungry, a little bit tired, you might experience irritability, and low moods. But there are a lot of things that you can do to have MORE fun and minimize the suck. In this episode, Jen outlines the six rules to help you have th...

In this episode, Jen tells the personal story of her hysterectomy. From the initial cancer diagnosis, and choice of a less invasive treatment, the 5 years she had to contemplate a life without children, to her second diagnosis and her choice to have her uterus removed. Jen also shares the challenges she went through with the surgery, all the wonderful people who supported her recovery, and how it...

In this episode, Jen chats about gym anxiety and how to move past it. She will explore the reasons why people feel anxious at the gym, steps to getting over it, and how overcoming that anxiety can have a positive impact on your mental health. Join us as we delve into this topic and learn how to make the gym less scary.    Time Stamps: (00:26) The benefits of going to the gym (10:10) My first gym s...

You have undoubtedly looked at the number on the scale either in the past or recently and felt a certain way. We've all been there. I want to talk about how to take the data we are given and feel empowered by it rather than being let down. I'll talk about awareness vs obsession, how to have a realistic approach to sustainability, share with you our new upcoming 1-1 coaching package, and more!   Ti...

We're back! In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the topic of emotional eating and share 7 tactical strategies to help you overcome it. From understanding the root cause of your emotional eating to developing a plan of action, we cover it all. Whether you're someone who turns to food for comfort or to cope with stress, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to take control of your...

Resistance shows up in every part of our lives at some point. It's the voice inside our heads telling us to be careful, that we might fail, or that we aren't good enough. It's meant to keep us safe but those thoughts won't let us chase our dreams. I'm joined by Coach Alexis to mainly talk about this topic and how she sees resistance come up in her life along with her clients and I share some of my...

I am so excited to introduce you to our assistant coach Tianna! Tianna has a great story when it comes to her background and how she became a coach. We talk about her negative body image days, when she found strength training and started eating more, and finding her love and passion for coaching others.   Time Stamps:   (0:50) Tianna As a Kid (2:00) Cardio and Drug Group (6:30) Negative Body Image...

I know the holidays can be a fearful time when it comes to food and staying on track so I wanted to share with you some tips to set yourself up for success during the holidays! Some you've probably heard before but others will be brand new to you and I hope you put some of these tips and strategies into action during the holidays.   Time Stamps:   (0:02) Talking Holiday Eating (2:55) What Do The H...

Are you afraid to go after your body goals? Is something holding you back but you can't quite figure out what that is? In today's episode, I want to talk about the fear around body goals, where the anxiety comes from, and how you can use your values to propel you forward.   Time Stamps:   (2:22) Feeling Lost with Your Fitness Goals? (2:46) Where Does the Anxiety Come From? (4:10) Fear of Success (...

We all struggle with consistency from time to time and especially with our health before we've established solid habits. We weren't taught in school about proper health, fitness, and nutrition but we can't use that as an excuse anymore. I want to share different versions of consistency, the concept of decision fatigue, and remind you to ask what is the actual goal we are after?   Time Stamps:   (0...

A lot of women I coach in Beyond Body coaching start with some fear and intimation around lifting heavy in the gym and trust me, I was there too. There's an incredible shift in confidence that happens though when you go from working out to intentionally training. I'm going to share with you some common concerns around lifting heavy, how to overcome them, and share with you my Green-Yellow-Red Ligh...

We've been keeping a big secret for awhile and it's finally time to let it out. Having to say goodbye is one of the hardest things ever especially when you build a company together. Mira explains in this episode why she is leaving Beyond Body coaching to do her own endeavors and what's next for Beyond Body coaching.   Time Stamps:   (0:30) Big Secret Revealed (2:40) The Actual Announcement (5:30)...

Jen here with my first solo episode and I'll be honest... I've been going through it. I've been spending more time with some self-care activities and wanted to share 4 tips with you if you are going through some tough times too.   Time Stamps:   (0:00) My First Solo Episode (2:50) Escapism Isn't "Wrong" (3:44) My Cancer Journey (7:28) 4 Tips to Help You (11:26) My Baths (13:01) Would Love to Hear...

You want results and we want to give you those results! Unfortunately, it doesn't happen instantaneously unlike all the BS ads you see on social media. Today's episode is all about the transformation timeline our clients experience within Beyond Body coaching and we share a really great camping analogy we hope will help you understand this process more!   Time Stamps:   (0:00) Explaining Our Clien...

Yes, it's an aggressive title but it's because we care about you! As "lizardy trash humans" we forgive that perfection is unattainable. We all go through the toxic sludge of life sometimes and that's normal! Today's episode is all about how to stop f*cking yourself over all the time and how to start loving the person you are flaws and all!   Time Stamps:   (0:00) Perpetual Self-F*cking (1:30) The...

Do you feel like you're putting in the time and effort in the gym and still not seeing the results you want? We've been there when we first started and it can be incredibly frustrating! Today's episode is all about strength training, ideal exercise selection and volume, and everything else that makes a great strength training plan! Our hope is to set you up for success and fill in some holes you m...

Feel like you put a bunch of sweat and effort in at the gym but not seeing the results you want? We want to share how to lift and look like you lift! We'll explain the difference between the noobie lifter vs a more intermediate lifter, the art of gaintaining, and, unless you're a grandma, why you probably need to increase your protein!   Time Stamps:   (0:00) Looking Like You Lift (1:50) Recent Cl...

Here's something you probably didn't know about either of us: we weren't the biggest fans of coaching at one time. We think it's hilarious given what we do for a living now that we used to think this way but, after our initial skepticism, we are fans for life of coaching. We'll tell you our stories and experiences, when we think you should hire a coach, and what to look for in a coach.   Time Stam...

Whether you want to be more consistent with your fitness, have a better life, or improve your interpretative dance skills, you'll need to build solid habits that will aid you in this journey. We want to give you 4 specific habits that have helped us in our lives and that have helped our clients as well!   Time Stamps:   (0:00) Interpretative Dance Skills (1:55) Habits in Fitness and Life (3:50) Ta...

Yes you read that title right: it's time to make that barbell your bitch! Today's episode is all about training cues we teach our clients and these aren't the boring ass ones you are typically used to hearing. For example, one is about getting "that extra inch" ;) if you know what we mean. Listen in and improve your form starting today!   Time Stamps:   (0:00) Training Cues (3:59) Breaking the Bar...

You know that bitch voice inside your head? The inner bullshit self-talk of doom (as Mira put it in one of the outtakes LOL)? There's a way to manage and quiet that voice and we're here to tell you how! We'll talk about our own experience with shutting down the bitch self and we'll also talk about the wonderful land of the middle ground where extremes don't exist and you can live your life from ne...

Buckle up because you're in for a ride down memory lane today as we talk about one of our absolute favorite subjects: travel! While we've learned so much about ourselves from our fitness journey, we've learned just as much from traveling and the unpredictability and necessary adaptability that comes with traveling. Let us know if you enjoyed this style of episode and we'll be sure to share more st...

If you are waiting around to be confident and happy with your life, you might be waiting around awhile. You don't need a man or any external validation to build and increase your confidence and today's episode is all about what confidence really is. We'll explain our perspectives, give you examples from our lives, and why we value doing cool shit over that damn scale.   Time Stamps:   (0:12) The M...

Tracking macros saved both of us when it comes to health and it's been getting a lot of hate recently for being too restrictive so today, we want to share why macro tracking is important early on in your fitness journey, why it doesn't take as much time as you think, and why you SHOULDN'T track macros forever.   Time Stamps:   (0:00) All Things Macros (3:20) What is a Macronutrient? (7:05) Who Sho...

We are talking Jen's story today and not only her crazy fitness journey but what she's gone through since adolescence. As Jen developed early, she was picked on and bullied to the point she had to get out of that situation. She inevitably moved out at 16, was involved in an abusive relationship, and got out of that as well. If you are currently going through something like this or similar, just kn...