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Your Strongest BodyWhen Exercise Is No Longer A Punishment with special guest Shanna McRaeIn this episode I’m lucky enough to be joined by friends and Foster Strength coaching client, Shanna McRae.She shares her experience working out through the pandemic, building super strength, finding consistency, and fueling her training. She had invaluable insight to help anyone looking to build a sustainable fitness habit and development a nurturing relationship with exercise.Follow Shanna on IGYour Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2025-02-0640 minYour Strongest BodyThe One Thing That Is Wreaking Havoc On Your Body ImageIf you are struggling with your body image, I know something that is getting in your way. And better yet, I know what you can do about it. In this episode I share a vulnerable body image experience and shed light on the thought processes that helps me move forward. Plus I share a key component of your self-image that once you understand can unlock your happiest body yet!Join the Built Bodies Waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong...2024-12-1221 minYour Strongest BodyMy Holiday Gift Picks For Your Fitness GoalsThis is just what you think... my ideas for gifts for the fitness lover or the person wanting a little motivation in the new year (that could be YOU)!Here are some of the brands I love...OneractiveDfyneLululemonAlo YogaApple WatchTriggerpointTheragunStanleyAnd you can get protein/creatine/supplements on Bodybuilding.com and save 15% with my discount code "BETSY" at checkout. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow h...2024-12-0916 minYour Strongest BodyHow To Deal With Diet Talk Over The HolidaysDiet talk is everywhere and it seems to get even worse at the holidays. In this episode, I'm giving you tips to keep you from pulling your hair out; ways to maintain boundaries and protect yourself so you can have your healthiest, happiest holiday!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-12-0526 minYour Strongest Body3 Things I'm Doing This Thanksgiving To Feel My BestNo diet tips or ways to "work off" foods here! Simply a few things to care for myself on a holiday that you might want to try too!Happy Thanksgiving!!!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-11-2513 minYour Strongest BodyYou Don't Need To CONFUSE Your Muscles!!!!!Debunking one of the most pervasive inaccurate fitness myths out there, with solid practical suggestions for training that actually works!Join the Built Bodies waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-11-2125 minYour Strongest Body"I Workout All The Time But I Still Don't Look Like It"In this episode I address a common frustration for women who feel like they work too hard to never see a change in their body. I talk about-the fit body look and why it doesn't tell the whole story-other ways to measure progress-3 must follow tips if you are serious about the goal to change your physique in the gymJoin the Built Bodies waitlist!Listen to Ep 92: Learning The 4 Types Of Hunger And What It Can Do To Improve Your NutritionYour Strongest Body...2024-11-1823 minYour Strongest BodyAre You Comparing Yourself To Fake Stuff On The Internet?!?!Comparison is tricky because it's gonna happen. It's natural. But what we do with it is important. And we need to get real and ask ourselves if what we are comparing ourselves to is even real! I'm talking what to believe, where to find the real stuff, and how to use your desire to compare for good. Episode 14: Breaking Free From Comparison: The Thief Of Your Fitness ProgressYour Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-11-1417 minYour Strongest BodyLearning The 4 Types of Hunger And What It Can Do To Improve Your NutritionWorried you are an emotional eater or you can't reach your goals because you feel out of control around food? This episode is for you!I break down the 4 types of hunger, why you experience them, and how you can proactively approach them to meet your fitness goals without having to give up all the foods you love!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-11-1125 minYour Strongest BodyMy Love Letter For Women Building StrengthWhen the world feels as hard as it does, I urge you to keep taking up your space. In this episode I share thoughts about how to foster your autonomy, resilience, and power in the gym when you are ready and remind you of where I stand. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-11-0815 minYour Strongest BodyChanging Seasons Wrecking Your Motivation? Secrets To Adapting Your Fitness And Nutrition Goals SeasonallyThe clocks have turned back, the days are shorter, and the dropping temperatures make getting out of bed a struggle so your fitness motivation may be waning. Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, I have the secrets to leaning into the changes and using seasonality to make progress when it feels impossible. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-11-0422 minYour Strongest BodyHelp! I Don't Think I'm Feeling This Where I'm Supposed To!Are you worried you are doing an exercises and it isn't working the muscles it is supposed to? In this episode, I'm breaking down the reasons why you might be struggling with that and what to do about it!Join the Build Bodies Waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-11-0122 minYour Strongest BodyAre You Trying To Reach Your Goals Running On Empty?It may seem like an obvious analogy but you can't drive your car on an empty gas tank and the same goes for your body. In this episode I break down the 3 priorities for filling up your own tank that will help you perform and recover to see real results! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-10-2821 minYour Strongest Body3 Ways You Can Drastically Improve Your Diet TodayInstead of sitting down to make a complicated plan to overhaul your nutrition, that will likely leave you ready to quit after a single meal, use these 3 effective behavior tips TODAY to effectively improve your nutrition for sustainable visible results. In this episode…Violeta Meyners IGJoin the Built Bodies waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-10-2427 minYour Strongest BodyThe Single Best Tip For Getting Back On TrackIt's short, it's sweet, it's to the point. This episode will help you get out of a rut and back on track in just 10 minutes!!!!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-10-1511 minYour Strongest BodyIs Chasing An "Ideal" Body Holding You Back?In this episode, I'm chatting about the slippery slope of chasing some ideal body and tips and tools for living fully in your body right now (while still pursuing physique change fitness goals). I provide actionable tools for feeling more at peace in your skin, improving your self-perception and managing bad body image days. Episodes I reference: 3 Strategies To Navigate Bad Body Image Days Join the Built Bodies WaitlistYour Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-09-2634 minYour Strongest BodyYour Fit Body May Weigh More Than You Want: What You Need To Know About Body Composition MeasurementsIf you are like so many women I've trained, you probably have complicated feelings about the scale, what weight you are supposed to be, the weight you want to be, and the belief that smaller is always the healthier goal. In this episode, I'll help you unpack some of those thoughts, explain a little more about the difference between weight measurements and body composition measurements, explain who may want to do them, who may want to skip them, and what are some other metrics for progress that may be more appropriate for your goals. Your St...2024-09-1928 minYour Strongest BodyLet's Talk About The Exercises You HATE (And What To Do About Them)You aren't going to love every exercise! There are probably a few that you definitively hate. But should you still be trying to do them?I give you practical strategies for working in exercises you don't like so that you target weaknesses but don't derail your consistency because you dread them!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-09-1621 minYour Strongest BodyThings You Wouldn't Expect To Hear From A Fitness CoachWhat does a trainer do when they want to skip a workout or have an extreme craving? I share here and there are some lessons I hope you can take from it! You aren't in it alone!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-09-1224 minYour Strongest BodyThe Real Reasons Why You Haven't Had Success YetDo you look around and wonder why it feels like everyone else can do it? Do you feel like you berate yourself because you can't get results?In this episode, I'm talking about why you are wrong about the reasons you haven't had fitness or nutrition success yet and shedding light on the real reasons. As always, I'm offering tools to change things up, get out of your own way, and see incredible results (and if you know me it comes from a place of deep compassion).Don't miss your chance to register for Built...2024-09-0917 minYour Strongest BodyThe 3 Biggest Fitness And Nutrition Lies Holding You BackYou may have come to accept some real wellness BS as fact by no fault of your own. These misconceptions are so deeply engrained in the way we think about fitness and nutrition, we aren't always even aware we think about them that way but when I help you see them and free yourself from them, you will finally be able to achieve the results you have been working so hard for. Join Built Bodies!!! Registration open until 9/10 at 11:59 pm et!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from...2024-09-0521 minYour Strongest BodyIs Everyone Trying To Be A Competitive Bodybuilder? Body Image And The Training Program That Is Right For You!When I'm scrolling Tik Tok and Instagram, I am seeing a lot of people dive into competitive bodybuilding in order to reach their goals but I have some thoughts about how training for life and competition can be really different. Let me save you some body image heartache with this insight. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-08-2927 minYour Strongest BodyWhat's Your Priority? (Betsy's Version Of Tough Love)I'm not much for the "no excuses" mentality but there are realities we have to face about our ability to reach our goals if we can't find time to prioritize the actions that will get us there. In this episode, I help you discover how reassessing how you spend your time can be an opportunity to realign your priorities depending on your current season of life. Join the FREE five-day nutrition challenge, Fit Fuel, here! Registration closes at midnight 8/25.Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her...2024-08-2314 minYour Strongest BodyYou Are (Probably) Fixating On The Wrong Nutrition ChangesIf you have been working hard to make changes to your nutrition but you can't ever seem to make noticeable progress, you may be fixating on the wrong changes. In this episode I break down common things that trip people up when they are trying to make long lasting nutrition change and see results. Join the FREE 5-day Fit Fuel Challenge here!!!!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-08-1923 minYour Strongest Body3 Big Mistakes Keeping Women From Reaching Their Fitness GoalsAs a trainer and nutrition coach working with women for the last 14 years, I've seen 3 common mistakes. But the good news is that these mistakes are easily avoidable and when you start to make these simple changes, real results suddenly feel within reach! Join the FREE Fit Fuel Nutrition Challenge that starts August 26!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-08-1515 minYour Strongest BodyIs "Sneaky Diet Brain" Ruining Your Fitness Progress?If you grew up watching everyone you know diet and dieting yourself you may have some sneaky subconscious habits that are standing between you and your fitness results!In this episode I break down 3 common diet thoughts and what to do about them to finally gain food freedom and see real results.Join the FREE 5-day Fit Fuel Challenge here!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-08-1222 minYour Strongest BodyYou're Not Too Lazy To Reach Your Goals (You Just Need Help With This One Thing)!Don't buy into the narrative that you are just "too lazy" to reach your goals. I'm betting good money when you miss a workout or struggle with nutrition something other than laziness is to blame. And just working "harder" but doing all the same things is keeping you stuck in a rut never reaching your goals.In this episode I break down what you actually need to do to start reaching your goals!Join the Built Bodies Waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow...2024-08-0125 minYour Strongest BodyWhat Is The Best Time Of Day To Workout?Listen to learn the 3 things to consider when choosing the best time of day to workout!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-07-2913 minYour Strongest BodyA Better Way To Think About Your Fitness ProgressWe all know that progress isn't linear but that doesn't mean it still doesn't feel crappy when you hit a set back. In this episode, I'm breaking down a different way to think about progress and your health behaviors that should put you at ease and make consistency well within your grasp!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-07-2214 minYour Strongest BodyLessons Learned From Restricting FoodsYour individual diet is entirely up to you and choosing the foods and the quantities that help you reach your goals and feel your best. For some eliminating foods are a medical necessity while others choose it for other reasons. I was recently encouraged by my physician to try some experimenting with my own diet and I share with you some of my observations (hint- I'm not crazy about eliminating foods strictly unless it is medically necessary and really makes you feel better). While I didn't get dramatic results or relief with my experiment I have some l...2024-07-1829 minYour Strongest BodyDo You Struggle To Ask For Help?If you are at all like me there are areas in your life where you struggle to ask for help. And a lot of people struggle to ask for help when it comes to fitness and nutrition, a place where getting some extra support could mean the difference in getting real results. I share why I think asking for help is a sign of self awareness and how many of my clients have gotten over their biggest hurdles because they asked for the additional expertise and support they needed. Join the Built Bodies waitlist!2024-07-1514 minYour Strongest Body"Just Tell Me What To Eat": Why Learning How To Eat Will Help You Reach Your GoalsHard truth: no one can just tell you what to eat. And if they do, you will always need that kind of hand holding. If you want to reach your fitness and nutrition goals and actually be able to maintain them, you need to learn HOW to eat. That means learning the skills to make real-time decisions in real life and that's what I help you with in this episode!Join the Built Bodies waitlist here!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and...2024-07-1126 minYour Strongest BodyThe True Secret To Long Term Health And Fitness SuccessEver spent a holiday or vacation stressing about falling "off track"? Spent more of your time worrying about food or workouts than actually enjoying yourself in the present moment? This episode is for you! I explain the importance of cultivating self-trust to really enjoy food, movement, and your body.Join the Built Bodies Waitlist hereYour Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-07-0820 minYour Strongest BodyFlexible Training Splits To Match Your LifestyleWhat if you could transform your fitness routine to fit perfectly into your busy life? I unravel the secrets of creating training splits that cater to real-life demands and goals. In this episode, I discuss the best ways to organize your workouts, whether you're building strength, getting leaner, or aiming for body recomposition. Discover how to optimize your fitness regimen, even if the gym can't be the center of your universe. We break down why traditional body part splits might not be the best fit for everyone and propose alternatives like push-pull and upper-lower splits tailored to s...2024-06-2728 minYour Strongest BodyHelp! I'm Working Out And Now I'm Starving!Ever feel like your stomach seems to growl louder the more you work out? In this episode, you'll gain insights into understanding and managing heightened hunger cues, aligning your nutrition with your fitness goals, and ensuring your diet supports your training and overall health. Whether you aim to maintain your current size, boost your well-being, or build muscle, we emphasize the importance of nutrient-dense foods and a high-protein diet, offering actionable tips on mindful eating.Struggling with hunger while trying to lose fat or build muscle? We address the fine balance between exercise, hunger, and specific fitness...2024-06-2419 minYour Strongest Body4 Unwritten Food Rules That Are Holding You Back From Reaching Your GoalsAre your subconscious food rules sabotaging your nutrition goals? Join me, Betsy Foster, as we uncover how hidden beliefs about food, ingrained from childhood and societal influences, might be holding you back from achieving a balanced and healthy lifestyle. You'll gain insights on how to become a keen self-observer and challenge these limiting rules, enabling you to nourish your body effectively and enjoy food without guilt.Say goodbye to the restrictive weekday diets and indulgent weekend habits that create unhealthy cycles. This episode emphasizes the importance of eliminating the mental barriers between weekday and weekend foods, fostering...2024-06-2022 minYour Strongest BodyIf I Lift Heavy Won't I Get Hurt? The Truth About Safe Lifting TechniquesEver wondered why lifting heavy weights could be the game-changer in your fitness journey? Discover how pushing past your comfort zone can lead to significant gains in strength and body composition, especially for women. In this episode, I debunk the myths and fears surrounding heavy lifting. Learn how to accurately gauge the right weight for you using the rate of perceived exertion and reps in reserve, and find out why lifting close to muscle failure is crucial for your progress. This episode promises to empower you to recognize your true potential and not underestimate your strength capabilities....2024-06-1720 minYour Strongest BodyHoly Muscles: A cheat code to loving the reflection in the mirror!While there are a ton of reasons to build muscle, one of the most transformative reasons is the kind of intangible confidence it gives you when you look in the mirror. If you've spent years battling your reflection, it isn't your fault. Women have been convinced that the secret to loving their bodies is shrinking it. Building muscle turns that paradigm upside down and helps you see yourself and your body differently. Join the Built Bodies Waitlist!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram...2024-06-1328 minYour Strongest BodyIs Your Metabolism To Blame?In this episode, I'm busting the myth that metabolism becomes a major culprit behind weight gain and body changes as we age. I'll share surprising data showing that your metabolism isn't doing what you think it as you get older and then give you. Then we'll walk through the more legitimate factors driving weight gain and body shape changes over the years, like reduced physical activity and muscle loss. I offer actionable strategies that can help you stay fit and healthy, no matter your age. By recognizing these key insights, you'll be better equipped to achieve your fitness goals a...2024-06-1023 minYour Strongest BodyCan You Have It All? Juggling Multiple Goals At OnceHave a few goals you are training for? In this episode I breakdown whether it is possible for you to accomplish them all, how to structure your training, and some tools for supporting your progress. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-06-0618 minYour Strongest BodyFour Things You Need To Do More Of To Reach Your Fitness GoalsPeople who have success getting strong and changing their physique have a few things in common and I'm telling you what those things are in this episode. If you are able to start doing a little more of these things, you'll supercharge your results.A few things I mention in the episode...Episode 53: What To Do If You Feel Like You Are Bulking UpBuilt Bodies WaitlistYour Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-06-0321 minYour Strongest BodyYou Already Have A Summer Body, Now Let's Help You Actually Enjoy It!The heat of summer means bathing suits, beaches, and for many body image hang ups. I'm here to help you with that! This episode is a heartfelt reflection on finding strength in your own skin, a journey I've become deeply passionate about sharing. It's a conversation about the body you have right now, its inherent worthiness, and the dance between loving it as is and the natural yearning for change.I'll give you practical tools for feeling your best this summer, accepting where you are now, making progress to whatever goals you have, and adopting habits that...2024-05-2320 minYour Strongest BodyDebunking the No-Pain-No-Gain Myth: Smarter Training StrategiesFed up with the misconception that you need to crawl out of the gym to have had a worthy session? Let's dismantle that myth together. This episode peels back the layers on why pushing to the point of collapse isn't the benchmark of a good exercise routine and how aligning workouts with consistent training can lead to lasting fitness results.In our conversation, we'll redefine what it means to train effectively. Forget about using soreness and fatigue as your success meter; I'll share how these could actually be sabotaging your gains. We'll discuss the importance of a...2024-05-1319 minYour Strongest BodyHow To Make Tracking Macros EasierImagine really enjoying a meal at your favorite restaurant, all while staying true to your fitness and nutrition goals. You'll discover that it's possible to make progress to your physique and strength goals without sacrificing foods you love with macro tracking. But unlike what you may have heard before, I am determined to make it easier for you and I provide a wide variety of solutions that will make it easy to fit in your busy life! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit b...2024-05-0918 minYour Strongest BodyThe Simple Secret To Long Term Fitness And Nutrition SuccessIf you've ever felt like the journey to personal wellness is a tangled web of complex tricks and trends, I'd like to help you change that. We are talking about how getting results is simple but not easy. I'll help you understand this concept and then use it for your long term success!Whether you're looking to shake up your workout routine or seeking a jolt of motivation to stay the course, this episode is your beacon of clarity in the fog of fitness extremes.Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!...2024-05-0613 minYour Strongest BodyCreating Your Body Confidence PracticeThis episode is all about the complexities, nuances, and challenges of navigating your body image in a world that sometimes seems hell bent on making you feel bad about yourself. No quick tips or strategies, but some soft suggestions, some thought provoking questions and some vulnerable personal stories to help you create and nurture your own body confidence practice. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! 💪🏼2024-05-0223 minYour Strongest BodyHow The Heck Do You Get That Much Protein?!Are you striving to pack more power into your nutrition? Let's face it, protein is the superhero when it comes to fueling our bodies for strength and aesthetics, but how do we ensure we're getting enough? I'm here to guide you through a delicious journey of protein-packed foods and smart snacking that will have your muscles thanking you.Forget what you think you know about protein shakes and bland meals; this episode is all about culinary creativity and finding joy in nutrient-dense foods as I give you real and practical strategies to amplify your nutrition to build...2024-04-2919 minYour Strongest BodyWhat To Do If You Feel Like You're "Bulking Up"If you feel like your training is changing your body and not in the way you want it to, this episode is for you. In this episode I'm talking about "getting bulky" as a societal concept but also as something you might be experiencing. And if you feel like you are putting on muscle in ways you don't want, I have 3 common causes and what to do about it. As always, I offer perspective AND tactical solutions!Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit...2024-04-2517 minYour Strongest BodyUnlearning Diet Stuff: The Real Secret To Lasting ChangeNavigating the maze of nutrition can feel like an endless battle with our own ingrained ideas about food. In this episode, we unpack why it's so tough to let go of the 'good' versus 'bad' food labels and how a shift in perspective can revolutionize your relationship with nutrition. It's a candid exploration into the heart of our dietary dilemmas, featuring the personal transformations of clients from my Built Bodies program. Expect to uncover the hidden layers of your food choices, learning to break free from outdated meal planning and snacking misconceptions that no longer serve your body's true...2024-04-2218 minYour Strongest BodyThe Reasons You Struggle With Consistency (And How To Change It For Good)Feeling like you're stuck on a fitness plateau, no matter how hard you try to keep up? You're not alone, and today I'm here to guide you through the maze of maintaining a fitness routine amid life's chaos. I break down the three most common reasons you may struggle to build a consistent habit and then I give you actionable strategies to build sustainable habits and proactive solutions to stay committed to your fitness and nutrition goals.Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays!For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit...2024-04-1817 min