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Episode 225: Does Losing Weight Make You A Bad Feminist? (Reshare)
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Episode Overview Can you call yourself a feminist and still want weight loss? To help answer that question, we invited Grace Club founder Maggie Anderson for an exploration of feminism, weight loss, body autonomy, and how to create more compassion for yourself and others. Maggie is an avid learner and unlearner, a collaborator, community cultivator…
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Episode 224: Q+A Dining Out Tips, Weight Loss Without Restriction, and the Optimal Number of Healthy Habits to Build at a Time
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Episode Overview Hello, everyone! In today’s episode, we’re sharing one of our live Q+A’s from our private Facebook group. Join us as we discuss our favorite tips for eating out while trying to lose weight, how to pursue weight loss without restriction, and the optimal amount of habits you should build at one time. Enjoy! If this podcast has left y…
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Episode 223: All About Type 2 Diabetes (Part 2)
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Episode Overview Today we’re back with Part 2 of our series “All About Type 2 Diabetes.” (If you haven’t listened to Part 1, please go back to last week’s episode and listen to it first!) Today, we continue the conversation alongside Jen’s sister Janelle Edwards. Janelle is a nurse and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes recently. She was so helpful…
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Episode 222: All About Type 2 Diabetes (Part 1)
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Episode Overview Hey everyone! Over the next two weeks, we’re diving into Type 2 Diabetes. 13% of the adult population is diabetic, and 90-95% of those cases are Type 2. In addition, one-third of the US population is prediabetic, meaning their health markers are getting dangerously close to a diabetes diagnosis. Half of those with a prediabetes dia…
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Episode 221: 3 Ways Summer Sabotages Your Goals (And What You Can Do)
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Episode Overview Today, we’re covering the main ways we see summer sabotaging people’s goals and how they can approach it a bit differently. Many feel summer is a catalyst for getting off track with their goals, often followed by panic to get BACK on track in the fall. And we don’t want that for you! We want you to feel calm and capable in whatever…
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Episode 220: Q+A - Eating For Pleasure, Satiating Breakfasts, And Beating The Mid-Afternoon Slump
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Episode Overview Hey everyone! Today we’re sharing one of our live Q+As where we talk about eating food for pleasure (Is it bad? Is it good?), how to create a balanced breakfast during busy mornings, and what to do to beat the mid-afternoon slump. In case you didn’t know, we go live in our Weight Loss Without Restriction Facebook group to answer al…
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Episode 219: After The After - Kara’s Sustainably Healthy Life After Balance365
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Episode Overview Today we’re interviewing former Balance365 Coaching member, Kara Lang. While we know that once you’re a Balance365er, you’re always a Balance365er, we thought it would be great to follow up with someone who has graduated from our coaching program. What does her life look like now? Has she been living a sustainably balanced life, or…
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Episode 218: 3 Ways Smart Women Lose Weight
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Episode Overview We’re smart. We’re wise. We’re capable. We can do so many hard things… And then there’s this weight loss thing, and it’s something so many of us have never been able to crack. For many in our audience, it can actually become a big source of embarrassment or even shame. Which is too bad, because the truth of the matter is, it isn’t …
Episode Overview Feeling stuck? Been there! This is a topic that comes up often in conversations with our audience. Many of us know what we want to do or should do but we STILL struggle to take action. Why is that?! In today’s episode, we dig into the four reasons why you’re stuck and how to navigate it. We’ll also explain the how’s and why’s behin…
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Episode 216: How To Ask For What You Need Without Apology (Reshare)
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Episode Overview Women are often socialized to present as if they need nothing from the world. While the spirit of independence is inspiring, the reality is that as humans we do need things. It isn’t about weakness, it’s about humanity. Today, in a powerful reshared episode, Jen and Annie talk with clinical social worker Mel Bosna to explore human …
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Episode 215: Q+A - Protein, Satiety, Managing Cholesterol And More!
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Episode Overview We’re back with another Q+A episode to discuss what you should know about protein intake, how to know if you’re eating enough calories, what habits can offset high cholesterol, and more! And before you go… We are pumped to announce the return of our super popular FREE video series, Cut the Crap: How to Simplify Weight Loss and Get …
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Episode 214: How To Stop Tracking Calories And Macros Without Losing Control
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Episode Overview Calling all the macro and calorie trackers out there, the ones who don’t want to be stuck tracking for the rest of their lives. We SEE you. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why individuals get so caught up in tracking calories and/or macros, what problems might come from that, and then we’ll provide you with a template for how y…
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Episode 213: How Meg Gave Herself The Gift Of Health At 50
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Episode Overview Before Meg joined Balance365, she was lost. She was about to turn 50, navigating menopause, and ready to throw thousands of dollars at a new weight loss program. Then, she found us. Since joining Balance365, Meg has started reaching her goals at the age of 50! All because she learned how to shift her mindset around health and weigh…
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Episode 212: Q+A - Emotional Eating, Rage Eating, And The “Screw Its”
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Episode Overview In today’s episode, we’re giving some heavy-hitting answers about why you can’t stop eating, how to manage rage eating, and what to do when you get a case of the “screw-its”! This is the perfect episode for you if you have ever struggled with emotional eating and feeling in control all around food. PS - If you want to do a deep div…
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Episode 211: 5 Habit Changes We See In Our Successful Members
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Episode Overview Welcome to Part 3 of our What We See in Successful Members Series! This week we’re getting granular with successful members’ most common habit changes. These are the actual day-to-day behavioral changes we see in so many of our successful members. They are healthy and sustainable for *them* because of the shifts we talked about in …
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Episode 210: 5 Weight Loss Strategies We See In Our Successful Members
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Episode Overview Welcome to Part Two of our What We See in Successful Members series! Today we’re discussing five weight loss strategies that we commonly see in our most successful members. Every person’s journey is unique of course, but there are similarities worth exploring! Come check them out with us! (And if you haven’t listened to Part 1, you…
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Episode 209: 5 Mindset Shifts We See In Our Successful Members
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Episode Overview Today, we’re kicking off a three-part series of the top things we see in our successful members. For part one, we’re discussing the top 5 mindset shifts we see in our successful members. This really is where it all begins! Your mindset becomes the foundation that sustainable change builds on, so don’t skip this episode. It’s import…
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Episode 208: Q+A: Rewarding Yourself, Following Through, And The Power Of Small Changes
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Episode Overview Each week, we go live in our Facebook group, Weight Loss Without Restriction, to answer your questions. In today’s episode, we’re sharing one of our recent Q+A’s and we think it's a good one! Here’s what we cover: Is it okay to reward yourself for fitness goals? I’m always making plans to change my habits and never follow through. …
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Episode 207: Weight Loss Considerations For Smaller-Framed Women
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Episode Overview In today’s episode, we are covering the topic of weight loss for women in smaller-framed bodies vs larger-framed bodies (yes, it is different!). How do we coach smaller-bodied women differently? Tune in to find out! NOTE: When we talk about small-bodied women, we’re generally referring to individuals who may identify as petite, fin…
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Episode 206: The Pros And Cons Of Weighing Yourself
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Episode Overview Last week, Jen talked about weight fluctuations. Today we want to continue that conversation by digging deeper into the questions: "How often should I weigh myself? What’s helpful? What’s harmful?" The answer to that of course is, it depends! Come listen while we unpack the considerations for each option so you can figure out what’…
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Episode 205: Why Your Weight Fluctuates (And What You Can And Can't Do About It)
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Episode Overview "What is happening with my weight? It's up, it's down, it's back up by Monday again. What gives?" Today we are answering some of your biggest questions about weight fluctuations: When are they considered normal and when are they not? What should we be paying attention to? What can we disregard? Jen shares everything you need to kno…
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Episode 204: Weight Loss Q+A: Monday Restarts, Period Cravings, Obligation Eating And More!
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Episode Overview Have questions about weight loss and nutrition? We've got answers! In this week's episode, we're sharing a recent live Q+A we filmed in our free Facebook group: Weight Loss Without Restriction. In case you didn't know, we go live every Thursday to answer your questions 🧐 This week we're talking about avoiding the feeling to "restar…
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Episode 203: The Difference Between Diets And Habits
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Episode Overview In Balance365 our advice to women looking to lose weight is to stop dieting and instead focus on habits and skills. However many ask us: what does that mean? What’s the difference? And why should I shift my focus away from diets? You’ll find out exactly why in today's episode! 💥 We dive deep into the science behind why diets fail a…
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Episode 202: How Men Can Navigate Diet Culture, Weight, And Wellness With Chris McMahon
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Episode Overview “Do you have a program for men? My husband needs this!” is a question we get on the daily. Our answer? "No, but have you heard of Chris McMahon?" Chris McMahon is a good friend, colleague, and a trusted men’s health expert. In today’s episode, he shares his take on men’s health, wellness, and body image. He is anti-fad dieting but …
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Episode 201: You Want Weight Loss, But Can’t Get Results. Here’s Why.
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Episode Overview "You have to want it enough." You've probably heard it before. But if it was true, then so many more people would be reaching their goals, right? Relying on your desire for weight loss as the sole motivator is one of the biggest foundational issues for many of our new members in Balance365. This topic is where we end up spending a …
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Episode 200: You’ve Been Bingeing For A Month Straight… Now What (Reshare)
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This week, in honor of reaching our 200th episode, we're sharing one of our most popular episodes: You’ve Been Bingeing For A Month Straight… Now What. We highly recommend this listen, it’s one of our most listened to episodes! Episode Overview Have you been on a month-long binge this holiday season? Are you feeling some regret? If so, you’re not a…
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Episode 199: 4 Alternatives To Dieting After The Holidays
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Episode Overview New Year's diet resolutions are right around the corner. This is when we see a surge in gym memberships and the rise of the latest fad diet. If you've been part of that crowd in previous years, or are thinking about jumping back in… HOLD UP. Instead of starting your 2022 out with a restrictive diet (again), we’ve got four alternati…
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Episode 198: How Steph Kicked Dieting To The Curb And Lost 38lbs
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Episode Overview In today’s episode, Annie and Jen interview Steph, a long time Balance365 follower turned coaching member. She's a mom of three who has had an extensive history of dieting, which she now sees was keeping her from experiencing a joy-filled life. We are so glad to hear how she has finally found peace, freedom, and a 38lb weight loss …
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Episode 197: 5 Holiday Weight Gain Facts You Need To Know
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Episode Overview It's the time of year we all start to experience a collective panic about holiday weight gain. And today, we're sharing some of the most important things you need to know about holiday weight gain. We'll also help you implement some strategies to manage your decisions, habits and weight around this challenging time of year. And don…
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Episode 196: The Secret To Staying Consistent Longer Than 3 Weeks
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Episode Overview What happens when you start working on new healthy habits and inevitably wake up one day and the “new and shiny” has worn off? It happens to everyone, typically around 3-5 weeks in. It's what we refer to as the 3-5 week slump, and it’s something we ALL need to plan for when approaching changes to our health and wellness. Join us to…
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Episode 195: To Lose Weight, You Need To Get Honest With Yourself
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Episode Overview You might be missing some key concepts about your weight loss goals. How do we know? Because many of the women who come to us seeking weight loss are unknowingly (and sometimes knowingly) lying to themselves. If you find yourself perpetually stopping and starting, committing but then going off the rails, or only taking action when …
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Episode 194: How Nancy Ditched Dieting And Lost 40lbs With Balance365
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Episode Overview Nancy has been on a diet roller coaster for most of her life. After years of failed diet attempts, she started to believe she wasn’t capable of making the lifelong changes she desired. But, as you’re about to hear, a LOT has changed for Nancy since joining our program. Nancy now says she can look back and be very proud of the goals…
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Episode 193: Why Can’t I Control Myself Around Carbs?
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Episode Overview When we ask women what food group they have the most trouble controlling themselves around, it’s almost always unanimously CARBS. You know what we’re talking about: pasta, bread, ice cream, chocolate, chips… There seems to be a common preoccupation with these foods, and an inability to stop ourselves from eating them once we start.…
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Episode 192: Weight Loss Nutrition: How Annie Lost 60lbs
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Episode Overview If you’ve ever asked someone what they’ve eaten to lose weight, or tried copying someone else’s diet in hopes that it would help you reach your own goals, Annie’s got some hard-hitting advice for you today. In this podcast, Annie shares a bit of her story and explains why asking her what she ate is the wrong question to be asking! …
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Episode 191: How To Work Candy Into Your Weight Loss Plan
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Episode Overview Candy season is officially upon us... *cue feelings of terror* For many, this time of year means a sudden and dramatic increase in sweets and treats in our homes, which can mean a challenging season for those of us with weight loss goals. In today’s podcast, we provide you with 4 tips for how you can still work candy into your weig…
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Episode 190: 3 Reasons Your Weight Loss Stalled
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Episode Overview Weight loss is never a linear path, but we also understand it can be frustrating to see your progress slow down, or even come to an abrupt halt. In this episode, we share the three most common reasons we see that cause our members to hit weight loss plateaus. If you think your eating habits might be contributing to your weight issu…
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Episode 189: How Muryn Lost 30 lbs And Built Her Best Life
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Episode Overview When it comes to weight loss, Muryn’s done it all: the blood type diet, Weight Watchers, cutting out whole foods groups, and yet nothing helped her reach her goals. Until she found Balance365. In this week’s episode, we follow Muryn as she shares her journey to self-acceptance and empowerment while also losing 30lbs! But when descr…
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Episode 188: Why You Avoid Being Honest About What You Eat
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Episode Overview “Honesty is a form of self-respect.” It’s a common phrase we say in Balance365. We believe that in order to make sustainable changes, you’ve got to get radically honest with yourself about the things that are important to you. Today we’re talking about the common barriers people have that keep them from being radically honest with …
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Episode 187: 3 Ways to Shift Your Mindset for Better Weight Loss
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Episode Overview How many times have you set a weight loss goal, started and then thrown in the towel shortly after? What do you think you need to change in order for you to finally reach your goals? You might be thinking “I need a better diet” or “I need a better fitness routine” but in most cases, the needed adjustment is mindset! Having a growth…
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Episode 186: Is Your Mindset Ready for Weight Loss? {10 Questions}
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Episode Overview Are you mentally prepared for weight loss? Let’s find out. Grab a pencil and have a seat. It’s quiz time with Annie this week. In this week’s episode, Annie shares 10 questions to ask yourself to assess if your mindset is ready for *sustainable* long-term weight loss. So, if you want your weight loss results to STAY for good, come …
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Episode 185: The Truth About Sugar (Part 2)
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Episode Overview We think ALL people deserve to know the truth about sugar. In this episode, we provide you with the tips and tools to make desired changes to your sugar intake. It’s our hope that after listening, you’ll feel informed and empowered to make great decisions for yourself regarding your sugar intake. Join us! NOTE: In part one of this …
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Episode 184: The Truth About Sugar (Part 1)
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Episode Overview It’s time to come clean about sugar. In this 2-part series, Jen and Annie do a deep dive into what you need to know. Is sugar addictive? Does it cause diabetes? Today we’re discussing what sugar actually is, how our bodies use it, and help you separate fact from fiction. Don’t forget we have a free resource for you to download now:…
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Episode 183: How to Create a Life You Want
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Episode Overview Women are sleeping. No, not the “zzz’s” kind. We’re talking about women who don’t know what they want or why they want it because they are subconsciously going through their lives pursuing a life they think they “should” be living. In this episode, we provide you with some tough questions to ask yourself, to help you define what yo…
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Episode 182: Overcoming Fear Of Weight Loss Failure (Behind-The-Scenes Of A Coaching Call!)
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Episode Overview Today we’re doing something we’ve never done before: sharing a behind-the-scenes peek into what it’s like to be coached inside Balance365. This coaching call was such a powerful experience, diving into the guilt and shame that Balance365 member Barb has carried for so many years for not becoming a “diet success story.” When we aske…
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Episode 181: How Katie’s ‘Seismic Change’ In Mindset Led To Losing 50lbs
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Episode Overview Today we’re sharing the spotlight with Balance365 member, Katie McNally. Katie joined Balance365 in September 2020 feeling excited but a little nervous about what was to come. After leaning into the coaching lessons in our program, she has transformed her mind as well as her body (we’re talking a 50lb weight loss, friends!). For th…
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Episode 180: 3 Sneaky Weight Loss Sabotagers
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Episode Overview Sometimes the things we’re told to help us lose weight are actually the things keeping us stuck. Granted, there are a ton of different things that can hold people back from achieving and maintaining weight loss results, but in today’s episode we’ve chosen to share the top three issues that we’ve been seeing in our community. Join u…
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Episode 179: The Lies We Tell Ourselves That Sabotage Weight Loss
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Episode Overview Oh, the lies we tell ourselves that sabotage weight loss! Don’t worry... we ALL do it, and speaking from both personal and coaching experience, we can tell you that humans are great at telling themselves small (and big!) fibs. These lies can lead to a lot of frustration when you find yourself stuck spinning your wheels over and ove…
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Episode 178: Three Reasons You Can’t Eat Just One
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Episode Overview I’ll just have one, you tell yourself. But that leads to another. And another. And another. Pretty soon, you’ve eaten the whole bag of chips, sleeve of crackers, or tub of ice cream. We’ve been there. You’ve been there. And of course it’s ok - unless it’s not ok with you. For some, this becomes a pattern they don’t know how to stop…
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Episode 177: Why Food Freedom Isn’t Working For You
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Episode Overview Food freedom = eating all the things whenever you want, right? We’ve got some news for you. That “food freedom” might not actually be setting you free. If you feel like you’ve struggled with swinging between dieting and food freedom, this episode is definitely for you! Join us as we discuss what food freedom truly is, why it may no…
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Episode 176: Sleep And Menopause With Coach Barbara
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Episode Overview Menopause is a time when major hormonal, physical, and psychological changes happen to our bodies. That can come with many different symptoms, including a disruption to the sleep cycles we’re accustomed to. Today, we’re joined by Balance365 Coach Barbara St. Louis who specializes in women’s health and peri to postmenopausal wellnes…