Balance365 Life Radio

Episode Overview

In this episode, we’re chatting with our favorite dietitian, Chelsey Love. Joining us from Alberta, Canada, Chelsey has been a practicing Registered Dietitian since 2010. She is a regular inside Balance365 and hosts a coaching call each month called, ‘Ask a Dietitan.’

Join us today as Chelsey shares her top five supplements that every woman should consider, aligning with our shared commitment to simple, realistic, and sustainable nutrition. Enjoy!

In less than two weeks, the doors to our life-changing nutrition coaching program open for enrollment. Add your name to the waitlist, and you’ll have access to spots 24 hours before the general public.

Key Points

• About Chelsey, Balance365’s registered dietitian
• Where to focus instead of wasting your time and money on random supplements
• The five supplements that every woman could find beneficial

Mentions

• Examine Protein Calculator
• Episode 276: 5 Tips to Get More Protein into Your Diet

Related Content

• Episode 123: Gut Health 101: Myths, Truths And Everything In Between
• Episode 238: New Here? How to Simplify Nutrition

Transcript

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Have you ever wondered how many meals a day is best for fat loss? In today’s bite-sized Q+A, we answer this common question as well as have a discussion about what actually works for fat loss, for the long term.

If you’re ready to start your weight loss journey, do not miss your chance to join Balance365 Coaching! We open enrollment on March 18th. Join the waitlist now and get priority access before the general public AND save $199!

Key Points

• Does meal frequency matter for fat loss?
• What actually works for fat loss in the long term

Related Content

• Episode 303: Q+A – Why Can’t I Stop Thinking About Food?
• Episode 262: Q+A – I’m Doing Everything But Still Not Losing Weight

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If you’ve ever felt a pang of guilt when serving fast food to your kids, this episode is for you. Jen and Annie are both mothers and understand the importance of unpacking the complicated topics of parenting, nutrition, and perfectionism. Join us to explore this topic in today’s Q+A episode, finding peace with your family’s food choices.

Don’t forget to join us in our free Facebook group where we answer your questions live! Find us here: Weight Loss Without Restriction.

Key Points

• Annie and Jen share their past struggles with feeding their family fast food
• How to work through feelings of guilt and shame about fast food

Related Content

• Episode 301: Q+A – Our Opinion of Fat-Free Foods
• Episode 246: Q+A – Struggling with “Bad Foods” and Self-Sabotage After Stepping on the Scale

Transcript

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In this clip from a live Q+A, we answer a question from a woman in our audience who asked, “what made weight loss ‘click’ for each of you?” This is a topic we could talk about for hours, but in this short episode, we list the most influential shifts that impacted each of our weight loss journeys. Will we share something that will “click” for you, too? Listen to find out!

If you want us to answer your burning questions, join our free Facebook group, Weight Loss Without Restriction.

Key Points

• Annie shares how she had to learn how to behave in a way that was trustworthy
• Jen shares how she stopped seeing exercise and nutrition as weight-loss tools
• How Jen and Annies’ stories are two ends of a spectrum when it comes to self-care

Mentions

• Weight Loss Without Restriction Facebook Group

Related Content

• Episode 262: Q+A – I’m Doing Everything But Still Not Losing Weight
• Episode 257: Q+A – Untangling the Relationship Between Exercise and Calories

Transcript

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Episode Overview

We’ve got a super quick Q+A for you today that we know it'll strike a chord.

“How can I stop saying ‘screw it’ when I don’t feel like following through?”

Tune in to listen and learn what the “screw-its” are, why they tend to happen, and what you can do to manage them!

If you found today's discussion intriguing, consider joining us in our free Facebook group. There, we host live Q+As to answer your burning questions just like this one, and more! Join us here! We can’t wait to see you in the next live!

Key Points

• What are the “screw-its”
• The most common reasons people experience the “screw-it” mentality
• How to manage your thoughts when you don’t feel like following through

Related Content

• Episode 187: 3 Ways to Shift Your Mindset for Better Weight Loss
• Episode 256: Q+A – Weight Loss Answer Seekers vs. Problem Solvers

Transcript

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In today’s episode, we share four common reasons we see women struggle to maintain their weight loss results. From abrupt stops to slow fades in lifestyle changes, we'll uncover why so many people experience weight rebounds. Join us to learn about the challenges of maintaining results. It's not just about weight loss but building a sustainable, flexible approach. Let's dive in!

But, before you hit play–for more support, accountability, and camaraderie on your journey, make sure you join the waitlist to enroll in Balance365 Coaching. You’ll be the first to be notified when we open our doors again. Join the waitlist today!

Key Points

• Physiological vs. psychological rebound
• Why weight loss is a forever journey
• How stress and emotional eating can change your weight trajectory
• What successful people who maintain their weight are doing

Mentions

• Episode 140: The Minnesota Starvation Experiment: What You Need To Know

Related Content

• Episode 288: 4 Shifts You NEED to Make for a Sustainable Weight Loss Journey
• Episode 259: 3 Reasons You Aren’t Keeping Your Health Commitments

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If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why can't I stop eating?” you’re not alone! This is one of the most common questions we receive from our audience and our members. Join us in this episode as we explore the top five reasons behind this common concern and present some practical solutions to help you regain control.

If you’re ready to end your own overeating cycles, enrollment to Balance365 Coaching is OPEN NOW. Balance365 Coaching is a comprehensive, evidence-based nutrition and behavior-change program that will change your life in the best possible way. Don’t wait. Grab your spot now! We cannot wait to show you what’s possible.

Key Points

• A disclaimer for binge eating disorder
• Jen and Annie identify the top 5 reasons that lead to overeating
• Proven strategies to help manage overeating

Mentions

• Secrets from the Eating Lab

Related Content

• Episode 277: 5 Tips to Reduce Emotional Eating
• Episode 154: How Stress Impacts Your Weight

Transcript

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“I thought that people were born knowing how to do it, and I was broken.”

Meet Yvette, who, like many of our members, has faced lifelong struggles with weight and dieting. She could never understand people who could stop eating when they were full. But then… She found us!

As you’ll soon hear, so much has changed for Yvette since joining Balance365. She’s developed the skills she needs to tune into her own needs, which helped her achieve some remarkable results. She’s lowered her blood pressure, created a sustainable exercise routine, increased her confidence, and lost 30lbs. Notably, she accomplished all of this with what she calls "C-level work.” Listen now to learn how this all-or-something mindset has shifted everything for Yvette (and it can for you, too!)

PS–If you want results like Yvette's, get on our waitlist! The doors open to coaching in just a FEW DAYS! You’ll get priority access on January 22nd and save $$. That’s a win-win!

Key Points

• Yvette’s history with diets since childhood
• Why Balance365 has been different for her than any other program
• What is C-level work, and why it worked for Yvette
• Yvette shares her impressive health and wellness results

Related Content

• Episode 299: How Redefining Self Care Led to Michelle Losing 30lbs
• Episode 228: Member Spotlight—Jessica’s Powerful Shift from Perfectionism to Consistency and Balance

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Despite our best intentions, humans are notorious for underestimating how much we eat. It’s not necessarily bad; just human nature. And we know this can be especially frustrating for those of us who are on a weight loss journey, but the scale refuses to budge.

The reality is that accurately assessing our food intake can be challenging for a number of reasons. Join us as we bring some awareness to the top three sneaky reasons we see our members underreporting what they eat, so you can make some of your own adjustments as needed!

On that note, our life-changing nutrition coaching program opens in just a few days. Add your name to the waitlist and you’ll have access to spots 24 hours before the general public. Join the waitlist right here.

Key Points

• Why it can be helpful to create more awareness around our eating habits
• The main three reasons why we underreport eating
• How to make adjustments to your eating habits for better awareness

Related Content

• Episode 301: Q+A – Our Opinion of Fat-Free Foods
• Episode 157: Can I Lose Weight While Eating Like A Normal Person?

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Welcome, Balance365ers, to the start of a promising new year in 2024! As you know, the New Year is often full of profound reflections and setting intentions for change. Some of you might find yourselves at a crossroads, realizing you’re still in the exact same place today as you were a year ago… Ouch.

Yep, time flies, and it's a bit of a reality check.

But don’t despair. In this episode, we offer a fresh perspective and introduce a valuable framework to guide you towards your desired changes. Listen now to learn why change hasn’t been possible for you and exactly how to implement new and sustainable strategies so you won’t be saying the same thing again a year from now.

Change is possible. If you're ready for a mindset, nutrition and health transformation, the time is now! Enrollment to Balance365 opens on January 22nd. Add your name to the waitlist and you’ll have access to spots 24 hours before the general public AND you’ll save $199. Click the link in our show notes or visit www.balance365.com/waitlist.

Key Points

• The fresh start effect
• The stages of change and identifying where you are
• How to reflect and make a realistic plan to improve
• Jen and Annie share their own goals for the new year

Related Content

• Episode 199: 4 Alternatives To Dieting After The Holidays
• Episode 251: 4 Considerations if You Have Weight Loss Goals in 2023

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Today we’re bringing back an incredibly popular episode that deserves your attention, even if you’ve heard it before. Do you ever feel like you’re sleepwalking through your life? We work with so many women who don’t know what they want or why they want it. They are subconsciously going through the motions of life, pursuing what they “should” want - not what they actually want.

In this reshared episode, we provide you with some tough questions to ask yourself so you can start defining what it is you truly want so you can go out and get it for yourself. Come listen, and don’t forget the tissues.

If you’re moved by this episode and considering making some changes to live a life you WANT, get on our waitlist now. Our world-class coaches are ready and waiting to help you get there! Don’t wait! Coaching opens to the waitlist in January. We’ll see you on the other side.

Key Points

• What it means to say “women are sleeping”
• Common signs that someone is asleep
• How Jen and Annie discovered when they were asleep
• Ways you can close the divide between where you are and who you want to be

Mentions

• Women Who Run with Wolves, by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
• Untamed, by Glennon Doyle

Related Content

• Episode 236: Divorce, Dating, and Body Image
• Episode 94: Does Losing Weight Make You A Bad Feminist? With Maggie Anderson

Transcript

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Today, we’re tackling a fantastic question from one of our listeners: "Why do I think about food all day?" In this short episode, we get right to the point. We break down the four most common reasons why we see women caught in an endless loop of food thoughts and how to break free. Enjoy!

If you love our Q+As, just wait until you work with us! Join our waitlist today to get personalized coaching from our world-class coaches. Enrollment opens soon! Sign up here.

Key Points

• Annie and Jen share their experiences of obsessively thinking about food
• Four main reasons why women can’t stop thinking about food and what to do about it

Related Content

• Episode 178: Three Reasons You Can’t Eat Just One
• Episode 140: The Minnesota Starvation Experiment: What You Need To Know
• Balanced Meal Guide

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Today we’re answering a question from an insightful and honest listener that we know will feel relatable. She asked us why does she continually return to a weight loss program that’s NEVER produced any long-term results for her. Our surprising answer? Tune in to find out!

If you’re tired of the endless cycle of dieting and ready to cut through the BS, don't miss our FREE 3-part series, "Cut the Crap: How to Simplify Weight Loss and Get Out of Your Own Way." Learn why overcomplicated perfectionist diet plans are killing your results. Register here for free.

Key Points

• The appeal of weight loss programs, even when they fail us
• Why we get caught up in the cycle
• How to break free from diet failure after diet failure

Related Content

• Episode 203: The Difference Between Diets And Habits
• Episode 194: How Nancy Ditched Dieting And Lost 40lbs With Balance365

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Welcome back to another Q+A episode! Today, we’re answering the question from a community member who is experiencing a weight loss plateau. She asks: “What is your opinion on fat-free or low-fat foods?”

As with any dietary advice, what is beneficial and appropriate depends on how it aligns with your individual goals. Listen now to learn how this can impact your journey!

If you’re seeking more balance in your meals, we recommend downloading our free Balanced Meal Guide. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of how to create more balanced, satisfying meals and minimize your hunger and cravings. Download the guide today!

Key Points

• Some context behind our recommendations
• Are fat-free/low-fat foods a helpful tool or not?
• How you can determine negotiables and non-negotiables in your eating habits
• How to create satisfying swaps with an all-or-something mindset

Mentions

• Balance365 Balanced Meal Guide

Related Content

• Episode 245: Tracking Weight, Steps, & Food: When It Hurts, When It Helps (Reshare)
• Episode 177: Why Food Freedom Isn’t Working For You

Transcript

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Episode Overview

Today, we’re celebrating the end of the year AND reaching our 300th episode! Join us as we look back on our highlights of the last hundred episodes. We’ll share our favorite clips and why they’ve been the most impactful for us. (Fun fact: we chose different clips for different reasons, both very personal to each of us!) Enjoy!

If you’ve benefited from listening to our podcast, we’d LOVE if you would leave us a review on Apple podcasts. It helps boost our visibility, which means we can help support and empower more women like you!

Key Points

• Jen and Annie share their favorite clips from the past 100 episodes

Mentions

• Episode 274: Menopause Nutrition Considerations with Dietitians Hillary Wright & Elizabeth Ward
• Episode 243: Member Spotlight – How Erica Learned True Self Care (and Lost 75lbs!)
• Episode 269: How to Talk to Your Partner About Your Weight Loss Goals
• Episode 260: 5 Thoughts About Women and Weight

Related Content

• Episode 200: You’ve Been Bingeing For A Month Straight… Now What (Reshare)
• Episode 252: Jen and Annie’s Highs and Lows of 2022
• Episode 280: Personal + Professional Updates from Jen and Annie

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It’s time for another Member Spotlight! Today, you’ll meet Michelle, a remarkable woman, mother of three, and dedicated oncology nurse from New Hampshire.

Michelle's Balance365 journey started with a significant shift: learning to prioritize her needs amidst her demanding work and family life. Her journey has resulted in some incredible changes to her habits, which led to Michelle losing 30lbs.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of Michelle's inspiring mindset shifts and the positive changes that have led to her living a life she loves. Enjoy!

If you want to kickstart your weight loss journey, then it’s time to join Balance365. On January 22nd, our life-changing nutrition coaching program opens to the waitlist. Join the waitlist now for early access and save $199!

Key Points

• Michelle shares her struggles as a COVID nurse with a newborn
• How Michelle learned to prioritize her self-care with Balance365
• Michelle shares her astonishing mindset shifts and how she’s lost 30lbs

Related Content

• Episode 290: Member Spotlight – How a Strong Commitment to the Process Helped Michelle Lose 40lbs
• Episode 209: 5 Mindset Shifts We See In Our Successful Members
• Episode 261: Member Spotlight – How Lorraine Joyfully and Peacefully Lost 30lbs

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In today’s episode, Jen and Annie are talking about addressing recurring patterns in our lives, specifically the dreaded December hustle and all the stress that comes with it. If you’re someone who feels like December hits you like a tidal wave and you don’t come up for air until January, this episode is for you.

Here's the thing: December returns every year. If we desire a different outcome, we have to commit to changing how we navigate it.

Today’s episode is going to provide you with a practical perspective and framework for making mindful decisions during recurring high-stress times in your life. We understand that many of these commitments are important to you, and it is our philosophy that health and wellness should complement your life, not complicate it. So let’s dive in!

If you have questions or feedback, drop us a DM on social media. Both Annie and Jen love chatting with the Balance365 community. You can find them both on Instagram. Annie is at @annie.brees, and Jen is at @msjennifercampbell.

Key Points

• Identifying common annual patterns in our lives
• How to prepare and manage your habits during high-stress times
• Why it’s important to nail down your negotiables and non-negotiables

Mentions

• Annie’s IG account, @annie.brees
• Jen’s IG account, @msjennifercampbell

Related Content

• Episode 197: 5 Holiday Weight Gain Facts You Need To Know
• Episode 146: Can You Lose Weight During The Holidays?

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In today’s bite-sized episode, Jen offers a special glimpse into one of her Grown Ass Woman emails, focusing on how she manages her negative body image thoughts. Join her as she shares a heartfelt recounting of a very challenging body image day, and what she did to overcome it. Listen for powerful insights into your own path towards self-acceptance and self-compassion.

Don’t miss out on Annie and Jen’s future personal narratives, lessons learned, and reflections inside the Grown Ass Woman newsletter. Subscribe right here: www.balance365.com/email.

Key Points

• Jen shares her recent experience with a bad body image day
• What caused her to feel bad that day
• How to manage negative body thoughts

Related Content

• Episode 240: Control vs. Trust—A Grown Ass Woman Email Sneak Peek
• Episode 252: Jen and Annie’s Highs and Lows of 2022

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Meet Allison, a 51-year-old woman who, like many of our listeners, struggled with diets for most of her adult life. However, when she joined Balance365, everything changed. She realized she could achieve weight loss without restrictive diets but it would require her to take radical responsibility for her thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Now Allison embodies a sense of control, confidence, and inner peace, and she’s lost 30lbs, too! Listen now to learn about her inspiring journey to reshape her relationship with food, health, and weight loss.

In this episode, you might discover some striking similarities to your own experience. And just like Allison, you too could find the transformation you’re looking for inside Balance365. Want to find out? We open our doors in the New Year. Click here to join our waitlist so you don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity!

Key Points

• Allison shares her history of restrictive dieting
• Why Allison chose to join Balance365
• Allison shares some epiphanies from inside Balance365 that helped her start making healthier decisions, including reducing her alcohol consumption

Related Content

• Episode 213: How Meg Gave Herself The Gift Of Health At 50
• Episode 166: How Jasmine Learned To Trust In Herself + Her 50lb Weight Loss Story

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Welcome back to another Balance365 coaching session! This time, Annie is in the spotlight to discuss a recent surge in her sweet treat consumption. Annie started this session unsure if this was even something she wanted to change– and that’s fine! This is a stage of change called ambivalence, and it’s where many of our members are when seeking coaching. In today’s session, Annie asked Jen to help her figure out why she was indulging more frequently and if she wanted to do anything about it.

Join Annie and Jen for this candid chat as they hone in on Annie’s cravings and uncover what's really going on underneath it all.

For the past couple of weeks, we’ve given you a small taste of what it’s like inside Balance365. Loving what you hear? Don’t miss your chance to work with us! Get your name on our waitlist today so you can access your spot 24 hours early and save $199.

Key Points

• Annie shares her current struggle with sweets
• Digging into why Annie is struggling with her cravings
• Jen offers some tools and strategies for Annie to use in the evenings

Mentions

• Episode 294: Coaching Sessions – Exploring Jen’s Resistance to Exercise

Related Content

• Episode 282: 3 Essential Body Image Shifts with Therapist Phaedra Gryz
• Episode 271: How Emily Slowed Down, Healed Her Relationship with Food, and Lost 40lbs

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