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Healthy Free Life Show057: Does Your Metabolism Feel Broken? [The 4 Stages of Metabolic Damage]There are four stages of Metabolic Damage. This may sound technical and boring to you, but whether you are a "couch potato" or a "dieter" you will benefit from knowing and recognizing the stages. Here’s the truth… it’s not the end of the road for you. Healing is just around the corner. We want you to take control of your health and heal the metabolic processes in your body! Metabolic DamageMany of us struggle with symptoms of metabolic dysfuncti...
2023-03-2935 minHealthy Free Life Show053: Powerful Protein: You're Probably Not Getting EnoughDid you know that getting enough powerful protein is essential for your body to heal, renew itself, and function properly?Powerful Protein!Protein is an essential macronutrient we eat and use every single day. Join me in this episode of Healthy Free Life as Chris and I talk aboutwhat exactly protein is,why protein is important for the human body,and how to make sure you’re getting enough protein in your daily diet.Am I Getting Enough Powerful Protein?You’ll also learn reasons:wh...
2023-03-0144 minHealthy Free Life Show049: Why Your Body Fights Weight Loss [The Law of Metabolic Compensation]One of the keys to successful, sustainable weight loss is understanding your metabolism, especially what happens to the metabolism when you diet. When it comes to metabolism, there are several "Laws" and many "Rules." Our goal is to teach these to you over the course of time so that you can become a metabolic expert.The Law of Metabolic CompensationIn this episode, we talk about the Law of Metabolic Compensation. Trust us; it sounds more complicated than it is.We break down the two components of...
2023-02-0241 minHealthy Free Life Show046: Dieting and Metabolism (+ the Right Way to Lose Weight)Have you ever gotten on the diet rollercoaster and felt like you couldn’t get off?Have you ever tried a diet it didn’t work, and so you tried a different one that also doesn’t work?Or if a diet did "work," the results didn't last?Dieting and the MetabolismFor those of you who have been dieters for years or decades, it’s exhausting, right? Join us in this episode of Healthy Free Life as Chris and I talk about what’s happening to your body physically, mentally, and hormonally when you d...
2022-12-0727 minHealthy Free Life Show042: Metabolism: What Is It and How It WorksWhat is the metabolism?You know you have one.You know it is a key to weight loss.You might believe you have a slow one and wish it could be faster.But what really is it? Chris and I think it's time for us to start teaching you about this vital component of your health... your metabolism.Five years ago, Chris and I set out to learn more about the metabolism in an effort to help our students with stubborn weight loss. Those students who were doing "e...
2022-11-0922 minHealthy Free Life Show041: Detox From Stress with the Habit of RestReduce stress with rest. Could it be that simple?Reducing stress must be a top priority for each of us. Stress is one of the biggest toxins and health disruptors in our lives. Although a little bit of short-term stress can be helpful in certain situations, we often experience an excessive amount of daily, chronic stress – physically, mentally, and emotionally – which is very harmful to our health.Reduce Stress with RestJoin Chris and me in this episode of Healthy Free Life as we talk about the most...
2022-11-0239 minHealthy Free Life Show036: Why Movement is More Important Than ExerciseMovement vs Exercise. Which do you think is more important to your health and weight loss goals?ANSWER: Movement!If you want to lose weight, get healthy, decrease your chance of getting diabetes or pre-diabetes, sleep better, or even just feel less stressed throughout your day… You have to get moving!But maybe you're asking... what is the difference between movement vs exercise? Aren't they the same thing?Ah, good question!Movement vs. Exercise:Join me in this episode of Healthy Free Life Show as I...
2021-12-0829 minHealthy Free Life Show028: How to Stop Sugar Cravings - Part 2It can feel so hard to break free from sugar. And there's a good reason. Did you know that sugar is just as addictive as cocaine AND it alters your brain chemistry by robbing joy?You may have the belief that sugar and carb cravings are just mental and emotional… perhaps you think you lack willpower or self-discipline. But the reality is, it’s so much more complex than that. While, yes, there are mental and emotional reasons why we crave certain foods, there are physical and spiritual reasons, too.How to Stop Sugar Crav...
2021-10-0642 minHealthy Free Life Show025: 3 Exercise Mistakes to AvoidTruth: We've all made exercise mistakes. Us included. The latest research studies about exercise are showing that what we learned in the '80s and '90s about exercise is wrong. The problem is that most of us still believe what they told us decades ago... and the result is we aren't getting slimmer and healthier. We've gotten fatter and more unhealthy. And frustrated. Am I right?This doesn't mean we stop exercising. It means we learn and embrace what the latest research on exercise is showing. And then we need to correct our thinking and actions...
2021-09-1552 minHealthy Free Life Show017: Chris' Journey to Health (Katrina's Husband's Story)How does a "husky" boy become a master of menopause (a metabolic expert) with a true heart to help others succeed in their health journey? I talk with my husband, Chris, who is our resident physical therapist and strength coach here at Healthy Free Life. He is also a metabolism expert. He does all sorts of things behind the scenes to help support this ministry. I can’t wait for you to get an inside scoop into what made him the man I love so much and the man who has such a heart to help others lose weight, di...
2021-07-2133 minHealthy Free Life Show010: Top 9 Reasons Why Diets FailHave you ever succeeded at a diet plan? WAIT! Before you answer that, what is your definition of dieting success? That you lost X amount of weight in X days? Did it last? Longer than a year? Were you able to sustain it 5 years later? After working with thousands of students through our programs, along with our own personal experience of rollercoaster dieting, and extensive advanced training in metabolism, we've discovered how to create real, lasting weight loss. Without deprivation or defeat! We've discovered many reasons why dieters fail at dieting and want to share the top 9...
2021-06-0252 min