diet

Episode Overview

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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Episode Overview

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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We are interviewing Jeff Ash again, director of Hope Drives Me, a software developer, coach, nutritionist, and host of the podcast Men's Intuition to discuss the topic Intuitive Eating. 

This week’s Addicted to Fitness explores the science of gratitude. Nick and Shannon discuss the research on how practicing and observing gratitude can improve your mental & physical health. They also share the strength, flexibility/mobility, and mental health challenges for week 2 of the Pre-Holiday ATF Fitness Challenge. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

In this episode John talks about how sugar turned out to play a much larger role in the state of his mental health than thought before. This is a hard discussion to have but one that is needed for both physical and mental health. Here are some of the articles referenced in the episode: 

https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-is-erythritol

https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/25/health/bad-diet-exercise-wellness/index.html

https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/27/health/zero-calorie-sweetener-heart-attack-stroke-wellness/index.html

This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness features Nick's recent appearance on the Cope Notes Podcast. In this old school episode, The host of the Cope Notes podcast, and former ATF guest, Johnny Crowder and Nick discuss, yacht rock, the benefits of punching something, and how delayed gratification is the key to success. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

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!)

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Episode Overview

Today we are joined by Dr. Chantel Prat, a cognitive neuroscientist and author of The Neuroscience of You. During our interview we discussed the science behind the all-too-common experience of knowing what to do but struggling to do it and why sleep and stress heavily impact your ability to follow through on your commitments. In this episode you’ll learn how to work WITH your brain instead of fighting against it!

At Balance365, our mission is to help women live a life of balance in their minds and bodies every day. If you’re ready to build nutrition and wellness habits that last and break free from self-sabotaging cycles, get on our coaching waitlist right here.

Key Points

• Learn about Dr. Chantel Prat and her work as a cognitive neuroscientist
• The horse and rider analogy
• How your environment can impact your behaviors
• How to rewire your brain to learn new habits and make them stick

Mentions

• Chantelprat.com

Related Content

• Episode 151: How To Curate Your Environment For Weight Loss Success
• Episode 164: How To Stop Weight Loss Self-Sabotage

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Episode Overview

Happy February, everyone! Our Facebook live questions have been SO good lately, so we’re answering one more for you today: “How do I untangle fitness from food?”

This is SUCH a common struggle. Diet culture has programmed us to believe we are either “all in” or “all out,” but at Balance365, we believe your health, wellness, and longevity of your goals depend on you moving away from this all-or-nothing mindset. Join us in a candid, off-the-cuff conversation about how people can start untangling their fitness and food choices.

And as always, please join us in our free Facebook group! Every week we go live to answer member questions, and we might just answer yours next!

Key Points

• Why we tend to lump food and fitness choices together
• What we can do to combat this type of all-or-nothing mindset

Related Content

• Episode 251: 4 Considerations if You Have Weight Loss Goals in 2023
• Episode 241: Q+A – Weekend Overeating, Nutrition for Picky Eaters, and Overcoming Body Image Issues

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In this episode we explore the importance of diet, gut microbiome and the disease nexus.  

This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses the long-term benefits of picking up the pace of your daily walks. Nicholas and Shannon review a recent study that not only suggested that 10,000 steps a day could prevent many causes of early death but that power/speed walking a portion of your daily steps could reduce your chances of dying from heart disease, certain types of cancer, and dementia even further. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This episode of Addicted to Fitness is sponsored by the Perform Supplement from The Amino Company. The Perform supplement increases peak strength and endurance levels during exercise, 3x more effective on a gram-for-gram basis than any protein source, improves cognitive function, focus, and concentration, and decreases recovery time by quickly rebuilding muscle tissue. The 100% science back, clinically proven products from The Amino Company are keto-friendly, soy-free, vegetarian, gluten-Free, and Non-GMO. Visit aminoco.com/ATF to read more about the benefits of Heal & other ATF approved products from The Amino Company AND take advantage of our 30% discount by entering ATF at checkout.

Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness is part two in a series on mediation. Shannon, who is a Chopra certified meditation teacher, explains the 4 categories of experiences that happen when you meditate and the best methods to help you successfully meditate on a regular basis. If you're looking for more guidance on meditation, contact Shannon by sending her a DM on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness is part one in a series on mediation. Shannon, who is a Chopra certified meditation teacher, describes the benefits of mediation and differentiates mediation from other forms of mindfulness. Stay tuned for a future episode on what to expect during meditation and how you can successfully incorporate meditation into your everyday life. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This episode of Addicted to Fitness is sponsored by the Perform Supplement from The Amino Company. The Perform supplement increases peak strength and endurance levels during exercise, 3x more effective on a gram-for-gram basis than any protein source, improves cognitive function, focus, and concentration, and decreases recovery time by quickly rebuilding muscle tissue. The 100% science back, clinically proven products from The Amino Company are keto-friendly, soy-free, vegetarian, gluten-Free, and Non-GMO. Visit aminoco.com/ATF to read more about the benefits of Heal & other ATF approved products from The Amino Company AND take advantage of our 30% discount by entering ATF at checkout.

This episode is also sponsored by LetsGetChecked. LetsGetChecked makes professional health testing easy, by letting you get tested without having to visit a healthcare provider. You can order a testing kit that will be delivered to you in discreet packaging. Once your sample arrives in the laboratory, confidential results will be available from your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. These results are reviewed by a clinician, and a member of the LetsGetChecked nursing team may call you to review your results. LetsGetChecked laboratories are CLIA approved and CAP-accredited, which are the highest-ranking levels of accreditation. If you want to avoid an uncomfortable office visit and get tested at home, visit http://trylgc.com/AddictedtoFitness and get 25% off your at home test kit by using the code ADDICTEDTOFITNESS

Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts.

This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness discusses the legitimacy of the "low T" health crisis of the past 20 years. Nick outlines a recent article that describes the causes of low testosterone, how marketing campaigns misled many men, and the potential deadly side affects of testosterone injections. He also provides the results of a recent health and fitness poll conducted on the ATF podcast's social media. Follow the newly created podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

The host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod, gives us a LIVE presentation on why Diet is important for growing children atypical or otherwise. Tune in as our host explains how diet could be effecting your little one and learn some things that could potentially help! Don't miss it!

https://www.autismnetwork.com

https://autism-live.com

#ABA #Parents #Autism

Link Tree https://linktr.ee/AutismLive

Order the book written by the host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod! https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Parent-Sanity-Saving-Spectrum/dp/1949177858

https://www.fhautism.com/shop/autism-parent-to-parent/

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autism-live/id827968203

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/autismlivepodcast

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXbDFs8cLP0UQbNVqHThf?si=VbEfw4_oRjqJY3vK2pgmFg

IHeartRadio.com https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-autism-live-51537613/

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Autism-Live-Podcast/B08JJN7B28?qid=1611965289&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=M68PFW27AP000G4N9CCJ

Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/autism%live

Episode Overview

Today we’re chatting with one of our members, Jessica. Jessica is an innovative, accomplished and successful mom of three who has been hailed throughout her life by friends, family, and her community for all that she’s achieved. But on the inside, Jessica was struggling with a bad case of perfectionism. She ruminated on thoughts about food, exercise, and weight constantly. Ultimately, she pushed herself to healthy eating and exercise extremes, leading to injury. But when she found Balance365, she started addressing some of her belief systems.

Was her desire for perfection actually holding her back from achieving more?

We know many of you will relate to Jessica’s journey. There’s a lot to learn here. Listen now!

As Jessica shared in this interview, you will not regret joining Balance365 Coaching. Let’s explore the messy middle of health, wellness, and weight loss together! The doors to our coaching program open again in September. Get your name on the waitlist for early access to spots right here.

Key Points

• How Jessica found Balance365
• What her life was like before joining
• How she grew up with a perfectionist mindset and didn’t even realize it
• What Jessica loves the most about her life of food freedom and self-acceptance now as a Balance365 Coaching member

Mentions

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

Related Content

• Episode 190: 3 Reasons Your Weight Loss Stalled
• Episode 142: How Weight Loss Obsession Leads To Weight Gain

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This week's Addicted to Fitness includes a guide on how to create healthy lunches for your kids and yourself. Nick and Shannon discuss the nutrition of the food schools provide, what they include in their child's lunches, and how meal planning can minimize the stress associated with making lunches on a regular basis. Follow the newly created podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

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 diagnosis will develop Type 2 Diabetes within the next 5 years.

So this stuff is important!

Today we’re talking with Jen’s sister Janelle, a Registered Nurse and very recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Join us as we discuss what Type 2 diabetes is, dispel some myths, and help you assess your own risk factors.

Before we get started… In case you didn’t know, twice a month, we send out very personal and impactful emails about health, wellness, psychology, and behavior change to everyone who has subscribed to our newsletter. Don’t miss out on the next one! Join the newsletter here. We promise you will not be disappointed!

Key Points

• What is diabetes?
• The impacts of diabetes
• Associated risk factors
• How to assess yourself

Mentions

• Diabetes Canada Risk Factor Assessment
• American Diabetes Association Risk Assessment

Related Content

• Episode 133: What vs How You Eat And Why It Matters For Fat Loss
• Episode 205: Why Your Weight Fluctuates (And What You Can And Can’t Do About It)

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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 you can free yourself from macro- or calorie-counting in a way that makes sense for your life and goals.

If you’ve noticed your cravings have been taking control lately, make sure you grab our FREE guide, Five Reasons You’re Craving Sugar right here. It *is* possible to manage your sugar cravings!

Key Points

• What are macros and calories
• Why do people track and why would they want to stop
• Our tips to help you transition away from tracking without losing control
• How habit tracking can help replace that urge to log calories and macros

Mentions

• Episode 36: Tracking Weight, Steps, Food: When It Hurts, When It Helps
• Episode 97: Getting Real With Balance365 Co-Founder Jennifer Campbell

Related Content

• Episode 99: How To Stop Stress Eating With Josh Hillis
• Episode 175: The Truth About Intermittent Fasting

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