Balance365 Life Radio

Episode Overview

We’re sharing an incredibly emotional and powerful episode today. Like many of our members, Jen has struggled with knowing what she needs to do, and still not doing it. For the last six months she’s been in a start-and-stop cycle with her strength training habit. In this episode, Annie coaches Jen on her resistance, precisely like we do inside Balance365 Coaching.

Join Annie and Jen as they examine the underlying causes of Jen’s resistance to exercise, shed light on why it always seems to creep back in, and create a strategic, realistic plan to support Jen in achieving her fitness goals.

If you’re tired of feeling stuck in similar cycles, you need to experience the power of Balance365 Coaching. Join the waitlist here so you don’t miss out the next time our doors open. Adding your name unlocks access to our program 24 hours before the general public, AND we’ll waive the registration fee. We’ll see you on the other side!

Key Points

• Jens’ challenging history with strength training
• Breaking down why Jen feels resistant to exercise
• Annie helps Jen come up with a plan to keep moving toward her goals

Related Content

• Episode 182: Overcoming Fear Of Weight Loss Failure (Behind-The-Scenes Of A Coaching Call!)
• Episode 235: 4 Tips to Get Back on Track

Transcript

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Episode Overview

Meet Liz Applegate, a member-turned-coach at Balance365. Like many women we meet, Liz felt she had achieved a lot in her life (and was even a coach herself) but still struggled to make progress with her health and wellness commitments. When she found Balance365 everything changed.

Liz’s story is a powerful testament to how coaching can transform lives. In this episode, you’ll hear Liz's insights on aging and midlife, as well as her experience as a former member and now a coach. You’ll also learn the key to her to losing 50lbs and how she integrated weight loss medications into her path to success.

We hope you love listening to Liz’s story and are as inspired as we are. And when you’re ready for world-class nutrition and wellness coaching from women who have been where you are, get on our waitlist. Enrollment to Balance365 opens January 22nd. See you there!

Key Points

• Learn about Liz and her take on aging in today’s culture
• Why Liz joined Balance365 coaching
• Liz’s experience with GLP-1 weight loss medication
• How Liz’s life has changed since becoming a member and a coach

Mentions

• Liz’s Midlife Shmidlife podcast
• Cut the Crap workshop

Related Content

• Episode 274: Menopause Nutrition Considerations with Dietitians Hillary Wright & Elizabeth Ward
• Episode 145: Menopause – Weight Loss, Wellness, And Learning To Thrive

Transcript

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Episode Overview

Following last week's theme of simplifying nutritious eating, we’re back on the podcast this week to discuss how to marry convenience foods with more nutritious choices.

Last week, we challenged the belief that healthy eating requires meals to be prepared from scratch. Today we're debunking that myth further. Whether you cook regularly like Jen or would prefer to skip the kitchen like Annie, time is of the essence for us all. Tune in as we reveal our strategies for embracing nutritious foods without spending endless hours in the kitchen.

If you're new to Balance365 and curious about the buzz around balanced meals, grab our free balanced plate guide. Click here to discover what it's all about!

Key Points

• Where people struggle the most
• Improving food vs. improving meals
• Our favorite tips and tricks to quickly build balanced plates

Mentions

• Episode 291: 6 Mindset Shifts That Make Nutritious Eating Easier

Related Content

• Episode 151: How To Curate Your Environment For Weight Loss Success
• Episode 275: 5 Tips to Get More Fruits and Vegetables into Your Diet

Transcript

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Episode Overview

Nutritious eating requires effort. But so often the way people think about nutritious eating is exactly what’s standing in their way of them following through with their commitment to do it. In today’s episode, Annie and Jen discuss the link between a person’s mindset and their ability to consistently eat more nutritiously. Get ready to explore the power of transforming your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about healthy eating.

Before you hit play, make sure to register for our free, on-demand workshop, Cut the Crap: How to Simplify Weight Loss and Get Out of Your Own Way! This workshop has changed how thousands of women around the world approach health, wellness, and weight loss. Register here to get started.

Key Points

• What is nutritious eating?
• What holds people back from eating more nutritiously?
• The key mindset shifts that can lead to more nutritious eating

Related Content

• Episode 151: How To Curate Your Environment For Weight Loss Success
• Episode 275: 5 Tips to Get More Fruits and Vegetables into Your Diet

Transcript

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Episode Overview

“Why can I write a thesis and graduate with a Master's degree, but I can’t pass on chocolate?”

Meet Michelle Onaka, a thriving financial coach from Oregon, who couldn’t understand how she could accomplish so much, yet still feel powerless against chocolate. Many women are asking themselves the same question every day.

In this episode, Michelle shares her journey of overcoming overeating, learning the 'why' behind her nutrition habits, and developing the ability to listen to her body's needs. She goes into detail about her process and emphasizes the benefits of working through her resistance to change with a Balance365 coach. She’s lost 40lbs, too!

If you’re ready to break through your barriers to change like Michelle did, you’re in luck. Balance365 opens just three times per year and right now is one of those times. Join now before enrollment ends on Friday!

Key Points

• What life was like for Michelle before Balance365
• Why Michelle went from the self-led course to coaching
• How coaching has drastically changed her habits and her mindset

Related Content

• Episode 228: Member Spotlight—Jessica’s Powerful Shift from Perfectionism to Consistency and Balance
• Episode 144: Member Spotlight: Erin’s 38lbs Weight Loss + Freedom From Diets Forever

Transcript

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Episode Overview

Today we're answering a frequently asked question: "How is Balance365 different from Intuitive Eating?" There are some similarities but there are also some important distinctions. In this episode, we’ll discuss the three primary differences that set the Balance365 philosophy apart from Intuitive Eating. Get ready to explore the complexities, gain some valuable insights into each approach, and learn what feels like a better fit for you!

If you’ve gained value from our podcast, just wait until you work with us! The waitlist for Balance365 Coaching is now open. Sign up right here to add your name to our obligation-free waitlist. You’ll get access to spots 24 hours before the general public and we’ll waive the $199 join fee!

Key Points

• A brief history of Intuitive Eating
• Intuitive Eating vs. eating intuitively
• The differences between Balance365 and Intuitive Eating

Mentions

• Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach

Related Content

• Episode 253: Katie’s Shift From Intuitive Eating to Balance365, Finding Peace, & Losing 20lbs
• Episode 177: Why Food Freedom Isn’t Working For You

Transcript

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Episode Overview

Today, in this solo episode, Annie reflects on why she believes she’s been successful with long-term weight loss while so many others have not. This episode isn't just about weight loss; it's about a journey of personal growth that includes mindset shifts, emotional well-being, and daily habits. As someone who has experienced both struggles and triumphs in behavior change, Annie shares her four most powerful strategies, giving you the keys to unlock real and lasting change.

By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with practical tools to embark on your own transformational path. Let's dive in together to start embracing positive changes in every aspect of your life.

Key Points

• How Annie learned to stop lying to herself
• More information vs. more action
• Acknowledging personal responsibility and consequences
• Why letting time pass is so important

Related Content

• Episode 192: Weight Loss Nutrition: How Annie Lost 60lbs
• Episode 115: Cut The Crap: Tough Love From Jen & Annie

Transcript

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Episode Overview

When you quit dieting, you may find yourself riding waves of emotions you didn’t expect. In today’s solo podcast episode, Jen is going to discuss the experience so many women are having: riding waves of grief.

We know this sounds dramatic, but letting go of fad diets and the belief there is a “fast fix” for your struggles means challenging a whole belief system. It can come with leaving behind a whole community or letting go of part of your identity. It can be socially isolating. It can leave you feeling confused and lost.

We made this episode so you’ll know you’re not alone. We've been there, and many of our members have, too. Come explore this journey with us.

If you want to continue this journey together, Balance365 opens in under 3 weeks! Join our waitlist today and you'll receive access to spots 24 hours before the general public, plus we'll waive the $199 join fee. Secure your waitlist spot today!

Key Points

• About the 5 stages of grief
• Jen’s process of quitting dieting
• How Jen navigated each stage

Related Content

• Episode 131: What To Expect When You Quit Dieting
• Episode 264: 5 Common Beginner Mistakes

Transcript

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Episode Overview

Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Yvette d'Entremont, also known as SciBabe, to the podcast. Yvette is a renowned public speaker and science educator who has the unique ability to break down complex research and communicate it in engaging and humorous ways. Yvette has built quite a large following on social media where, each day, she publishes her popular “Moment of Science” column.

Join us as we discuss Yvette’s journey from analytical chemist to science educator and the prevalence of misinformation in the health and nutrition world. We explore the reasons behind these false claims, the resistance to change even in the face of scientific evidence, and how we can all become more discerning consumers of online information. Plus, each of us shares our own personal experiences of falling down nutrition misinformation rabbit holes.

If you're seeking evidence-based support for your health and wellness journey, our highly anticipated enrollment to Balance365 is just around the corner. Join our waitlist and gain exclusive early access before we open to the general public, and we're waiving the $199 join fee. Don't miss out on this opportunity–secure your spot right now!

Key Points

• About SciBabe and her background
• Why pseudoscience can become so prevalent
• Some popular pseudoscientific nutritional claims
• Common health and wellness red flags

Mentions

• SciBabe.com

Related Content

• Episode 184: The Truth About Sugar (Part 1)
• Episode 273: The Neuroscience of You: Understanding Your Brain with Dr. Chantel Prat

Transcript

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Recently, a woman in our free Facebook group asked if weight gain is inevitable as you age. In this episode, we dive into the latest science around metabolism and aging. Our primary focus: Does the metabolism truly slow down as we age? And, is weight gain an unavoidable consequence of getting older? Join us as we explore these questions, share our own experiences, and uncover the truth behind the relationship between metabolism and the aging process.

In just one month, the doors to Balance365 will open for enrollment! Sign up for the Balance365 waitlist and be the first to join our life-changing nutrition coaching program before we open to the public, and save $199! Click here to sign up.

Key Points

• What is metabolism?
• Does metabolism slow as you age?
• What studies say about metabolism and age
• What contributes to weight gain in midlife

Mentions

• Daily energy expenditure through the human life course study

Related Content

• Episode 168: Is It Really A Slow Metabolism?https://www.balance365.com/episode145/
• Episode 145: Menopause – Weight Loss, Wellness, And Learning To Thrive

Transcript

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Episode Overview

Let’s talk about Ozempic and the world of weight loss medications. What are they? How do they work? And the burning question: should you try them?

Over the past year, we have received an increasing number of inquiries about these medications. At Balance365, we aim to provide a supportive environment for our members, alongside their healthcare providers, to explore if these options align with their values, preferences, and goals.

Join us today for an eye-opening discussion that aims to inform, empower, and uplift our community while respecting their autonomy in choosing what is best for their bodies. Enjoy!

Remember, our life-changing nutrition coaching program opens in September. We have a limited number of spots available. Add your name to the waitlist here, and you'll have the opportunity to enroll 24 hours before the general public, AND we'll waive the $199 registration fee!

Key Points

• Popular weight loss medications on the market right now
  
• What are they for, and do they all work for weight loss?
  
• Who are weight loss medications for?
  
• The “messy middle” of weight loss medications

Mentions

• Reasons for discontinuation of GLP1 receptor agonists study

Related Content

• Episode 268: The Trade-Offs of Fast Weight Loss
• Episode 224: Q+A – Dining Out Tips, Weight Loss Without Restriction, and the Optimal Number of Healthy Habits to Build at a Time

Transcript

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Episode Overview

Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming a guest we’ve respected and admired for years. Joining us on the show is the incredible Sarah Sapora, a true trailblazer in the realm of plus-size personal growth.

Prepare to be inspired as Sarah delves into the challenges faced by mid-life women, offering her “older sister wisdom” along with invaluable and nuanced insights about self-love, body liberation and weight loss. Sarah's work transcends beyond weight-related matters, resonating deeply with individuals seeking personal growth and fulfillment at any size.

Tune in to embark on a transformative journey and gain a wealth of wisdom from this insightful episode.

If you’ve been looking for a nutrition coaching program that focuses on whole-self transformation, your search ends here. Join the waitlist for Balance365 Coaching, opening for enrollment on September 18th. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.

Key Points

• Sarah Sapora’s history with body positivity and how it has transformed into body liberation
• About Sarah’s new book, Soul Archaeology: A (Totally Doable) Approach to Creating a Self-Loving and Liberated Life
• A nuanced conversation about the importance of healing our relationship with ourselselves and others

Related Content

• Sarah's Book: Soul Archeology - A (Totally Doable) Approach to Creating a Self-Loving and Liberated Life
• Episode 267: Healing Family Wounds with Therapist Vienna Pharaon
• Episode 272: Healing the Mother Wound with Maggie Nick

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Episode Overview

Join us as we welcome body image therapist Phaedra Gryz back to the Balance365 Life podcast. Phaedra has been an integral part of Balance365's growth journey, starting with us as a nutrition coaching client and then transitioning to a coaching team member. Her candid and authentic approach to body image struggles, both from her personal experience and her work as a therapist, has resonated deeply with our community.

In this episode we discuss the top three recurring body image issues Phaedra sees coming up in coaching calls with our members. With her profound insights and practical strategies, we this episode helps you start navigating your own body image challenges with more ease.

Don’t forget our life-changing nutrition coaching program is opening for enrollment in September! Experience the same freedom, clarity, and sustainable results that countless others, including our own coaches like Phaedra, have achieved through Balance365. Click here to join the waitlist now.

Key Points

• Phaedra’s updates and journey to becoming a body image therapist
• A therapist’s take on body image
• The three most prevalent issues that Phaedra has encountered in her profession and how to work through them

Mentions

• Episode 149: Member Spotlight – How Phaedra’s Mindset Shift Led To A 30lb Weight Loss

Related Content

• Episode 129: How To Reconnect With Your Body After Dieting
• Episode 241: Q+A – Weekend Overeating, Nutrition for Picky Eaters, and Overcoming Body Image Issues

Transcript

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Episode Overview

It is not uncommon to experience intense feelings of overwhelm when you begin anything new, especially when approaching a weight loss journey. It can arise at any stage, but we often see it right at the beginning. While there is a genuine desire for change, the mere thought of starting can flood anyone with extreme thoughts and feelings that ultimately keep them feeling stuck (or even quitting entirely).

In today's podcast episode, we slow things down and walk you through the process of navigating feelings of overwhelm when you’re starting a weight loss journey. We hope you leave this episode with a new perspective and have some new tools for being able to take continued, consistent action.

While you’re here, do not miss our FREE 3-part workshop that is now available on-demand: Cut the Crap: How to Simplify Weight Loss and Get Out of Your Own Way. This short course cuts through the BS and shows you exactly how you can stop overcomplicating the process and start moving toward your goals. Sign up right now!

Key Points

• Your relationship with overwhelm
• Upstream vs. downstream problems
• Techniques we see in our successful members
• What do you need to manage overwhelm?

Mentions

• Episode 150: Weight Loss Simplified

Related Content

• Episode 178: Three Reasons You Can’t Eat Just One
• Episode 152: The Balance365 Fat Loss Formula

Transcript

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Episode Overview

We pride ourselves on being open and honest with our audience. Today, we’re giving you some updates about our year so far. Join us as we discuss our personal and professional lives, the mistakes we’ve made and lessons we’ve learned, as well as some of our strategic plans for the future. We hope when we share our individual experiences, it helps you think about the direction of your own journey.

Before you hit play, make sure to register for our free, on-demand workshop, Cut the Crap: How to Simplify Weight Loss and Get Out of Your Own Way! This workshop has changed how thousands of women around the world approach health, wellness, and weight loss. Register here to get started.

Key Points

• Jen’s personal updates
• Annie’s personal updates
• Professional updates from both Annie and Jen

Mentions

• Episode 252: Jen and Annie’s Highs and Lows of 2022

Related Content

• Episode 115: Cut The Crap: Tough Love From Jen & Annie
• Episode 263: The Importance of a Beginner’s Mindset

Episode Overview

Meet Stefanie, a busy, full-time working mom. Several years ago, Stefanie made the smart decision to ditch the toxic fad dieting cycle. But, as many women do, she was catapulted to the other end of the eating spectrum and found herself stuck in another cycle she couldn’t seem to exit: a free-for-all with food.

After a sobering visit with her doctor, Stefanie knew she couldn’t continue the trajectory she was on with her health. She decided it was time to join Balance365 but, as you’ll hear, she had reservations. Weight loss without restriction sounded too good to be true. Since then, Stefanie has learned it’s absolutely possible. She’s reclaimed her health, awakened her love of exercise, radically changed her mindset and relationship with food, and has lost 55lbs.

We hope you’ll find inspiration in Stefanie’s story. Enjoy!

If you’re interested in losing weight without restrictive dieting, get on our waitlist. Our life-changing nutrition coaching program opens on September 18th. We would love to see you there!

Key Points

• Stefanie’s history with diets, the anti-diet community, and how her health had been affected
• Why Stefanie joined Balance365 and what hesitations she had beforehand
• How Stefanie went from hating running to enjoying it
• How Balance365 has impacted Stefanie and her health

Related Content

• Episode 261: Member Spotlight – How Lorraine Joyfully and Peacefully Lost 30lbs
  
• Episode 243: Member Spotlight – How Erica Learned True Self Care (and Lost 75lbs!)

Transcript

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Episode Overview

With the abundance of health, wellness, and weight loss information available, it can be challenging to determine how to implement nutrition recommendations in a way that works for your life. In the fourth installment of our latest “how-to” series, we are discussing a topic many people are concerned about: how to cut back on alcohol. Join us to learn five practical tips for reducing your alcohol intake so you can feel confident your healthy changes will stick.

Before you click play, don’t forget to register for our free on-demand workshop, Cut the Crap: How to Simplify Weight Loss and Get Out of Your Own Way. In this workshop, you will learn four essential aspects of weight loss and how to overcome barriers of implementing them. Register today!

Key Points

• Why it’s beneficial to decrease alcohol consumption
• Why it’s easy to fall into an unwanted alcohol habit
• Our 5 tips to reduce alcohol consumption

Mentions

• Episode 169: Real Talk About Your Alcohol Consumption

Related Content

• Episode 133: What vs. How You Eat And Why It Matters For Fat Loss

Transcript

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Episode Overview

It’s time for another segment of our "how-to" series! Today, we dive into the all-too-common question: how do I reduce the frequency of emotional eating? If you’ve tried to reduce your emotional eating but still struggle (or maybe you feel like things have gotten worse), this episode is for you. Join us as we discuss the possible root causes and provide you with practical, realistic tips and insights to help you tackle emotional eating head-on.

Don't miss out on this valuable episode. Enjoy!

If you want to take it a step further, you can learn more about managing emotional eating in our online course, 3 Steps to End Emotional Eating. This self-paced course is where we dig into understanding emotional eating, share why it’s not all about the food, and teach you the Balance365 framework for managing your emotional eating urges.

Key Points

• Defining emotional eating
• Why emotional eating is a normal, natural human urge
• Our 5 tried-and-true tips for managing emotional eating when it feels out of control

Mentions

• 3 Steps to End Emotional Eating Course

Related Content

• Episode 212: Q+A – Emotional Eating, Rage Eating, And The “Screw Its”
• Digging Into Pleasure Eating & More

Transcript

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Episode Overview

Welcome to another episode of our popular "how-to" series, where we go beyond telling you what to eat, and show you HOW to make sustainable changes that stick! Today, we're taking on one of the biggest questions in nutrition: how to increase your protein intake. And we've got five tried and true tips that will help you meet your protein goals!

If you’re ready to change the way you approach health and wellness, don’t forget to check out our free workshop, Cut the Crap: How to Simplify Weight Loss and Get Out of Your Own Way. This workshop has transformed the lives of thousands of women around the world! Don't miss out - register now!

Key Points

• Why protein is important
• How to determine how much protein you need
• 5 tips to incorporate more protein into your diet
• How Jen and Annie meet their protein goals

Mentions

• Examine.com Protein Intake Calculator

Related Content

• Episode 215: Q+A – Protein, Satiety, Managing Cholesterol And More!
• Episode 268: The Trade-Offs of Fast Weight Loss

Transcript

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Episode Overview

Today we’re kicking off the first part of a brand new “how-to” series! Last week we discussed quite a few evidence-based nutrition recommendations for women, specifically menopausal women. But if there’s anything we’ve learned as nutrition coaches for the last eight years, we know that knowing WHAT to eat for health and weight loss is different from actually putting it into practice.

So today, we’re discussing tried-and-true methods to help you actually DO IT, not just talk about it! Eating more fruits and veggies might sound basic and simple, but it’s something that we find almost all of our new Balance365 members can benefit from, so this episode is for everyone!

If you loved this episode, and are ready to pursue your weight loss goals in more simple, sustainable ways, check out our free course, Cut the Crap: How to Simplify Weight Loss and Get Out of Your Own Way. It's packed with actionable tips and advice that you can start implementing today. It’s available on-demand, so you can work through it at your own pace!

Key Points

• Why eating fruits and veggies is important
• Our 5 hacks to increase your fruit and veggie intake
• Jen and Annie’s favorite ways to consume fruits and veggies

Related Content

• Episode 151: How To Curate Your Environment For Weight Loss Success
• Episode 80: How To Deal With Picky Eaters

Transcript

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