To Your Health

If you're ready to stop living & dying by the scale, this episode is for you. In it I cover everything from whether you should even be using it, what other metrics can help you gauge your progress, and dive into a bunch of factors that affect it so you can stop reacting so emotionally when you see a number you don't like. Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really t...

Head Coach Meg is back on this week's episode and we're talking about what it means to be "coachable." Whether you're working with a coach now or are thinking about it in the future (with us, we hope!), these tips will help you make the most out of your investment and help you have a truly life changing experience! Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes. Sign...

Today we're answering one of my most requested topics - can I drink alcohol and still lose weight? We're covering what happens to your brain and body when you drink, how to decide whether you want to keep drinking, what to drink, and how to plan your day when you know you'll be drinking later. Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes. Sign up for a consult call...

Time is at a premium, now more than ever. If you feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day to take care of your kids, your job, and all your other responsibilities, let alone yourself, you're not alone! In this episode I'm joined by EA Coaching co-coach, Vanessa Dougan, who runs two businesses of her own with 4 kids under 5 at home. If there's anyone who can relate to being busy and havi...

We're 2 months into the new year - where are you on your January goals? In this episode, I'm sharing the 3 most common reasons that you're struggling to reach your weight loss goals and what to do to overcome them. If you're feeling like the initial enthusiasm of the new year has worn off and you're finding it harder to put in the work to hit your goals, this episode will get you squared away. Fin...

One of the main reasons so many women struggle to reach their weight loss & health goals is self-sabotage. It comes in many forms and is a really frustrating cycle to be stuck in. Today's guest, EA Coaching Mindset Coach, Jenny Whitens, is sharing her best tips to help you identify when you're sabotaging yourself and how to get out of your own way. Follow Jenny on Instagram at https://www.inst...

This episode will answer your questions about whether IF is a useful weight loss strategy for you. In it I cover everything from what it actually is to what the "rules" are to how exercise fits into the mix, potential downsides and things to be cautious about. After this episode you'll be much better equipped to decide if and how you'd like to experiment with it. Precision Nutrition article I ment...

You wake up every morning telling yourself that you'll be so "good" today and you won't eat your bodyweight in snacks after dinner...but then you do. Day-in and day-out, you wake up with the best intentions, only to feel like you have some evil twin who takes over your body at night.  If you're frustrated that you can't stop yourself from snacking but don't know what to do about it, this epis...

Meet Kate. 6 months ago, she was feeling stuck and overwhelmed, facing health issues and realizing it had been a long time since she made herself a priority. Now she's down 20+ pounds - but that isn't even the progress she's most proud of! Come hear Kate's story and take it from her that you can have the same success, yourself. Sign up for a consult call for 1:1 coaching: www.estheravant.com/call...

When you feel like you have so many changes you need to make in order to reach your goals, it's hard to know where to start. Waiting for the perfect time and trying to tackle everything at once never works. So how do you get started when it feels so daunting? Today's episode will walk you through my 4-step process for making sense of what needs to change, in what order to make the changes, and how...

"I'm in a plateau, what do I do?" is one of the most common questions I see asked on Facebook. Everytime, it's met with dozens of conflicting responses, many of which could end up doing more harm than good. This episode covers the criteria to consider before concluding you've plateaued because many times you actually haven't)! If you are actually "stuck", you'll walk away with several action items...

You say you want to lose weight and of course you want to see the number on the scale go down. It probably will, sometimes. But what about when it doesn't? How do you gauge your progress when the scale isn't cooperating? What other metrics should you be looking at? What matters besides numbers? This weeks' episode will help you see that progress comes in MANY (often unexpected) forms, many of whic...

Losing weight isn't nearly as complicated as it seems. Is it always easy? No, of course not. But it's pretty simple. In this episode I'm walking you through the 7 weight loss "Big Rocks" that we stress with our clients. Your best results will come from doing these things consistently and not stressing about the rest. Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes. Sig...

It's that weird week between Christmas and New Years when you don't know what day it is or who you are. Oh, you've been feeling that way all of 2020? Same. This week I'm talking about what you should do if you're starting to think about doing a cleanse, detox, reset, or jumpstart in 2021. Instead of starting off on the same foot you always do, learn how to make this year different so that you neve...

The holidays are upon us but you do not have to let the next couple weeks be the feeding frenzy of past years. This week's episode summarizes a masterclass I did for our EA clients about how to thrive during the holidays. In it, I address how to enjoy your favorite foods and drinks without going off the rails, how to handle food pushers and comments about your choices, and strategies for what to d...

If you've ever lost weight only to gain it back, you're not alone. The overwhelming majority of dieters do. Why?! In this episode, Esther will share 4 reasons that your past dieting attempts have left you back at square one and share what you need to be doing differently to lose the weight for good.  Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes. Sign up for a c...

One of the most common weight loss struggles is feeling like you know what to do but you're just not doing it and think a lack of willpower is to blame. Is it? This training will teach you the 3 components of achieving goals and 6 practical strategies for overcoming your (perceived) lack of willpower so you can see better results, more easily.  Find out what they are and what losing weight fo...

Get to know Esther and EA Coaching head coach, Meg Davis and hear about the journeys they've taken to arrive at happy, healthy places of balance in their lives. Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.  Sign up for a consult call for 1:1 coaching: www.estheravant.com/call Learn more about Foundations group coaching: www.estheravant.com/foundations Join the...

Inside this first episode of the Live Diet-Free podcast, you’ll meet Esther - personal trainer, sports nutritionist, and weight loss coach and dispel 3 common weight loss misconceptions.  Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes. Sign up for a consult call for 1:1 coaching: www.estheravant.com/call Learn more about Foundations group coaching: www.estheravan...