The Divorce Revolution

Getting clear on what we're after is really one of the key aspects when it comes to nutrition and fitness. Why do I want to lose weight? Why do I need to be seen as a fitness person? Why do I feel the need to be rigid with my training and so strict with my diet? Questioning ourselves and trying to figure out the answers is the first step to getting free from food obsessions, a fixed mindset, and l...

Weight loss goals are, oftentimes, measured by numbers on a scale. People who are trying to lose weight tend to get fixated on the ups and downs of what the scale shows us, which is understandable, but not recommended. The body weight measured by the scale is affected by multiple variables, such as water retention, quality of sleep, hydration, and gut health. Should we really make the scale a prio...

Just as developing mindset changes, creating a physical change requires small actions, little by little. You can decide to make a healthy recipe for your next meal, go for a 20 minute walk by the end of the day, get a light workout in between your next two calls… these are all small actions that eventually will bring big results. Transformations don't happen overnight, but making a different decis...

As a follow up to the previous solo episode, Amber gives you 5 things that fat loss programs simply must have. These are 5 non-negotiables that these fat loss, or nutrition programs need to have in order to help you move from point A to point B in a sustainable, simple, and fun way, with no sacrifice and no suffering. It's always important to remember that nutrition should exist around your life a...

In this episode of The Wellness Revolution, Amber interviews Kelsey Moreira. Kelsey is an entrepreneur and the leader of Doughp  (@doughp ). Having started her business from a place of rebirth and restart, Kelsey dealt with alcoholism for a long period of her life and, in this episode, she shares a little bit about her story and how she was able to make this transition. Kelsey also highlights the...

The New Year has arrived and a lot of people are starting to look for solutions and different programs to follow in order to lose weight. Social media, internet ads, the coaching industry… all of these options have people announcing "the new easy method to burn fat" which, it does look easy and doable at first, but doesn't work in the long term, it's not sustainable, and will leave you even more d...

Empowerment is something that is born from the inside, from the day-to-day actions, internal thoughts, and self-talks. We also need to practice feeling empowered, happy, and joyful without any external event happening to us. It must be an organic and internal state of being. It takes time to train ourselves, but that's an important part of feeling like we are the ones who run our lives, and not an...

There is no doubt that when we think about sustainable diet, we think about the quantity of food. Eating too many calories on a daily basis will eventually lead to weight gain and that's pretty much unquestionable. What most people don't take too much into account is the  quality  of food: processed foods and items that come inside of a box are oftentimes the villain of weight loss, and should be...

Health and wellness go way beyond just exercising, moving more, and focusing on nutrition. Our whole body requires a special attention from time to time, so that everything can move and function as it's supposed to, like pieces of a puzzle. Chiropractic practice is one of the most fundamental types of care we can get from a professional, because not only does it work with the body, but it also inf...

Sleep is the most fundamental component of our health. That's a true statement that oftentimes is not considered by people on their journey of weight loss and muscle gain. We frequently think that weight loss goals are achieved at the gym, which is partly true, but a great part of it is also achieved in the bedroom during the night hours. When we improve sleep quality, we improve our life. Join th...

The general diet culture imposes such a high level of restriction and commitment, that what was supposed to be an easy process, becomes a nightmare for a lot of people. It's hard enough for someone who wants to lose a few pounds, so imagine what it's like for girls dealing with eating disorders and, at the same time, facing a certain pressure from society to "change" and lose weight in order to be...

For every decision we make, there's a reason behind it. It's not always in plain sight, but if we dive deep enough into our emotions, it's going to be there. In this episode, Amber highlights the importance of "finding your true why" and identifying the reasons that caused you to make the decisions you've made and to take the course of action you've taken. The act of changing begs the question: "W...

Weight loss is a multidimensional topic. It is a theme that really can be approached differently by each one of us and the strategies that work for one might not work for another. There are several perspectives around weight loss that different cultures, all over the world, have their own education about it. The beauty of having these different perspectives is that you can find what works best for...

Taking care of our health is one of the most fundamental actions we can take to live a fully well-balanced lifestyle. Our bodies and what happens inside of us are affected by several elements – internally and externally – so it's important to know more about the different topics that impact and sustain our overall health. Gut health is one of these topics: it makes a huge difference and it needs t...

There are a few lessons that women learn as teenagers and early adults that stick with them for a long time. The notions about sex, sexuality, and physical connections are in this category: some women are told from a young age that sex is somehow wrong, or immoral, or inadequate and they're also taught to repress sexual feelings, as well as, to feel super vigilant about their bodies and what they...

One of the easiest consequences to happen when you are following a diet is to fall off track. Weekends usually are the nightmare of someone trying to eat healthy during the week, but cannot control cravings on Saturdays and Sundays. This is the natural result of one thing: a super restrictive diet philosophy. We've all been there but, as always, there is a simple solution. In this episode of The W...

It's really common to have light anxiety about life situations, work activities, family, or general daily tasks. When anxiety levels increase for no apparent reason and it starts to become the "new normal" for someone to live with, that's when we can identify that something is wrong. A few well-known practices like meditation are an important part of the process when handling anxiety and stress. J...

Weight loss is a sensitive topic for a lot of people. Although it is known to everybody that in order to lose weight and lose fat it's important to pay some attention to nutrition and exercise, not everybody understands the importance of  behavioral change . What we do on a daily basis is the key to true transformation and when it comes to weight loss it's no different:  we have to observe how we...

Sometimes we tell ourselves that we don't like a certain type of food just because we think it is "bad" for us and it doesn't fit into our diet; if you think carefully, it might not even be true. Our minds are in defense mode when it comes to our nutrition that we end up giving up all the foods we enjoyed (and still do!) just to reach a number on the scale. Have you ever given this a thought? In t...

The definition of  Power  is objectively connected to material things, almost always associated with money, possessions, and wealth; what most people don't know is that we can all manifest and implement  Authentic Power  in our lives.  Authentic Power  essentially means that we are free to create, attract, and envision what's aligned with our higher self and it can bring more benefits than expecte...

While getting older is inevitable, incorporating fitness and exercise into your routine is a choice. A variety of fitness modalities can be done if you are over 40 and over 50 such as yoga, stretching, strength training, and conditioning classes; which all have their own benefits and their challenges. The number 1 thing that prevents people at this age range from getting a workout (at home or at t...

The act of living in the present moment is a skill that needs to be worked on constantly. When we have anxious thoughts and feelings, it's almost certain that we are stepping away from the present and stepping into the future – without even being there yet. On the other hand, when we are in a depressed state, having depressed episodes, it's almost certain we are back to the past, reliving frustrat...

In this episode, Amber discusses the topic of co-parenting after a divorce. Amber takes us back to when she was the child of the story facing her parents' divorce and seeing their eventual friendship. She explains why it was good for her and her siblings to witness the harmonious relationship between their father, mother, and stepfather. Amber parallels this exact situation to her own divorce, sha...

Our wellness journey is not only made of nutrition protocols, fitness classes, and what the scale tells you daily. It also requires a  growth mindset  (a.k.a. stepping away from limiting beliefs and starting to believe in ourselves more). On the other hand, a  fixed mindset  and thoughts like  "I don't have what it takes"  or  "I can't do this"  can really hold us back and prevent us from moving f...

If you have been adopting different restrictive diets over the last few years, you know how hard it is to find  food freedom . Every little food item, of every little meal becomes this huge decision of whether it's good or bad, if you can or can't have it, or if you deserve or don't deserve it. All of a sudden, we turn into slaves of our own eating choices: measuring everything, counting all the m...