Erin McDonald And Crystal Clardy

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Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp 75: BECOME Fit... part 2: why identity is shaping your body compositionPART TWO: On this week's episode Erin and Crystal talk about the identity shift that happens when you change your lifestyle. The challenges and the mourning that go with letting go of the past, coping mechanisms that kept you safe and finding a new way of living. It's not for the weak. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only.-------------------------------------------------2025-07-3039 min

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp 74: Identity and fitness... the hard truth no one talks aboutPART ONE: On this week's episode Erin and Crystal talk about the identity shift that happens when you change your lifestyle. The challenges and the mourning that go with letting go of the past, coping mechanisms that kept you safe and finding a new way of living. It's not for the weak. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only.-------------------------------------------------2025-07-2434 min

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp 69: Finding balance in routine AND indulgenceOn this week's episode Erin and Crystal talk about creating a new level of balance that actually leads to the results you want. Sometimes the path to that balance can feel epically unbalanced. Let us help you navigate your own sticking points to come out on the other side with a body and lifestyle you love. Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only.-------------------------------------------------...2025-06-181h 04

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp 61: Overcoming major health obstacles and understanding your body with Coach Jenny GoforthOn this week's episode Crystal and Erin are joined by Coach Jenny Goforth who has overcome incredible odds to get back in shape after a very serious health issue after having her second child at 40. The gals chat about how important it is to know your body, when something is wrong and what to do when you aren't getting the answers you need. DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only.-------------------------------------------------Follow the...2025-04-2358 min

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp 55: This is why you can't lose fat or build muscleOn this weeks episode Erin and Crystal talk all things excuses. From not wanting to film yourself in the gym for better form to not having time to prepare food. Most of these excuses have become widely acceptable barriers to your wellness goals. BUT they really aren't as real as you think. Spend some time understanding how you control your outcome and see the EXACT results you want. YOU are more powerful then you think. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals...2025-03-121h 00

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp 51: Unfuck your mindset: The power of choice in our fitness journeyOn this weeks episode Erin and Crystal chat about dieting and the excuses that often accompany your CHOICE to change your lifestyle. This episode is packed full of tips and tricks that are guaranteed to improve the way to THINK about your wellness journey to get the best results of your life.Let's stop messing around and start GETTING what we want. (you control that... we will help ya figure out how THINK your way into more positive action and a bangin body)Let us know how you liked...2025-02-121h 02

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp 50: Unfuck your diet: How EATING MORE will help you build your dream bodyOn this weeks episode Erin and Crystal chat about all things food. And what we REALLY mean when we say out clients are eating more and losing fat faster. If you are stuck in a diet rut, this conversation will ABSOLUTELY help you to get unstuck. And build that lean toned muscle that you actually want. Let us know how you liked this episode! Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only. 2025-02-051h 04

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp 45: Shootin Up Drugs and Shit; our thoughts on medical weight loss and beyondOn this weeks episode Erin and Crystal discuss how they BOTH used a different medication to help with their health and wellness journeys in 2024. And what we did BEFORE we started on each med to build a foundation of wellness to be able to choose the RIGHT path for each of us. If you are considering a weight loss medication on your health journey this year, give this a listen. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our...2025-01-011h 07

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 39: The Power of Accountability, Overcoming Self-Sabotage, and Learning from Set Backs with Mike MillnerOn today's episode of the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcast, the hosts talk to special guest Mike Millner. Mike is a online fitness and nutrition coach and owner of POP and the Mind Over Macros Podcast. Mike has helped over 1000 clients in his career and today he talks about overcoming the mindset holding most people back from their goals. Mike has also helped over 500 online coaches with their copywriting and email with The Collective. Follow Mike: IG: @coach_mike_millner Podcast: Mind Over Macros -------------------------------------------------2024-11-2056 min

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 38: Age is Just a Number, Health and Fitness for Women over 50 with Coach Lois HugheyOn today's episode of the stop talking about fat loss podcast, hosts Erin and Chris talk to coach and business owner Lois Hughey. Lois is a coach specializing in helping women over 50 lose weight, build muscle, and improve their health while navigating the struggles of menopause. On this episode, Loise goes over her personal journey, some of the struggles women face with menopause, and some of the things that are myths about menopause and why age is just a number sometimes. Follow Lois: IG: @lois.hughey.coaching register for Lois's...2024-11-1358 min

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 37: Earning the Right to Diet, Self-Love, and Overcoming Self-Sabotage with Alex AllenPlease welcome special guest Alex Allen to the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcast. Alex is a online health and fitness coach, owner of Lifts with Alex, and host of the Born to Thrive Podcast. Alex goes over how she helps her client with mindset and how you can't "hate yourself into a body you love." Follow Alex: IG: @thealexallen Facebook: Alex Allen TikTok: @thealexallen Born to Thrive Podcast I'm So Happy You're Here Merch ------------------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on...2024-11-0652 min

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 36: Improving Your Relationship with Food, The Problems with Alcohol, and Ditching Victim Mentality with Beth Wilkas FeracoPlease welcome Coach Beth Wilkas Feraco to today's episode of Stop Talking About Fat Loss. Beth has been titled "the queen of fitness" by Erin. Beth is the owner of Beth Feraco Fitness and is a strength and nutrition coach, recovering alcoholic, wife, and mom. The host talk to Beth about her journey which brings up the problems of alcohol and people's relationship with food. Beth also talks about ditching the "victim mindset" that so many people struggle with. Finally, Beth also covers how to change your body composition for women over 40. Follow Beth: IG...2024-10-3052 min

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 30: Intuitive Eating, Identifying and Fixing Disordered Eating Patterns, and Talking About Real Health with Special Guest Jessy Barron, RDPlease welcome Jessy Barron, RD to the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcast. Jessy is a registered dietitian who specializes in helping people with disordered eating patterns. On today's episode, she talks about her history with a eating disorder, how to identify disordered eating patterns that are normalized in society, how she helps her clients, and more. If you would like to see more of her content or find out how to work with her, find her on IG down below. Follow Jessy on IG: @theredheadrd ---------------------------------------------- 2024-09-1858 min

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 29: Committing to a Intentional Fat Loss PhaseOn today's episode of the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcast, Erin and Chris talk... fat loss. It's mid September when this episode is being released and that is a common time of the year for many people to start trying to lose body fat. The host talk about being intentional and planning out your fat loss phase right now before the holidays hit, and how to plan to navigate the holidays. The hosts also talk about if it's even worth you trying to diet currently or if you should wait till...2024-09-111h 08

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 26: Schools Back in Session (How to Adjust Your Workout and Nutrition Plan for Schedule Changes)On today's episode of the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcast, hosts Erin and Chris talk about how to adjust your schedule based on events happening in your life. At the release date, many parents and teachers are experiencing schedule changes as summer ends and school starts up, and this is a time of the year many people start their fitness routines or fall off. If you don't have kids and you're not a teacher, the hosts also talk about other times of the year where you need to be flexible. Follow...2024-08-2158 min

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 24: Importance of Biofeedback and How to Use it to Reach Your GoalsOn today's episode of the Stop Talking About Fat Loss, Hosts Erin and Chris talk about something that is often over looked when trying to achieve body composition goals: Biofeedback. Biofeedback is "listening to your body" in a way that we can measure and use that information to figure out if we are moving towards our goals or away from them, if we should push harder or back off some, and more. All clients in 8WC's Elite and PRIME programs get their biofeedback looked at weekly. This episode will cover how you can start...2024-08-071h 02

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 15: Melissa's 2 Year Diet Journey, Staying Compliant, and PCOSPlease welcome special guest Melissa to the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcast. Melissa is 8 Wellness Collective's Client Success Manager and she run's the Launch Program. The hosts and Melissa talk about her diet journey over the past 2 years and what she's learned about herself and how she's changed her mindset. The subject of PCOS also comes up and how it makes weight loss harder, but not impossible. Follow Melissa: IG: @insta_lissa_wells83 Facebook: Melissa Wells Melissa also posts recipes at least 5x per week...2024-06-051h 04

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 14: The Line Between Self-Love and Self-DestructionOn today's episode of the stop talking about fat loss podcast, hosts Erin, Sarah, and Chris talk about how the world of "self-love" has gone a little too far into destructive behaviors. The hosts talk about destructive behavior and what is actual self-love. ------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coach_erin_mcdonald⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sarah: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sarahclairebear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_pwc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------- Freebies ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Commit to Fit- Simplified Fat-Loss for Busy Adults Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Copy of Master Your Macros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------------- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn & Apply for Prime 1:1 Coaching ⁠ 2024-05-291h 05

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 13: Dealing with OVERWHELM and How to Overcome ItOn today's episode of the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcast, the hosts Erin, Sarah, and Chris talk about dealing with overwhelm and not side lining your health and fitness goals. The hosts talk about "fake overwhelm," what to do when overwhelmed, and taking action. ------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coach_erin_mcdonald⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sarah: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sarahclairebear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_pwc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------- Freebies ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Commit to Fit- Simplified Fat-Loss for Busy Adults Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Copy of Master Your Macros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------------- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn & Apply for Prime 1:1 Coaching ⁠ 2024-05-221h 01

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 12: Navigating Parenthood and Health with Coach Cam BrownPlease welcome Coach Cam Brown on today's episode of Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcast. Cam Brown is owner of Integrity Nutrition Coaching, a mom, and wife. The hosts and Cam talk about how to navigate exercise and nutrition with kids and the strategies that work for them and their clients. Follow Cam at: IG: @coachcambrown Facebook: Cam Michelle Brown ------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coach_erin_mcdonald⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sarah: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sarahclairebear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_pwc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------- Freebies ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Commit to Fit- Simplified Fat-Loss for Busy Adults Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...2024-05-151h 07

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 11: America Doesn't Have a Weight Loss Problem, We Have a Weight Regain ProblemOn today's episode of the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcasts, Erin, Sarah, and Chris talk about how most people know how to lose weight, but most people don't know how to keep the weight off. The host talk about sustainability, avoiding fad diets, and creating a lifestyle that allows you to enjoy your life and keep weight off after a dieting phase. ⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coach_erin_mcdonald⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sarah: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sarahclairebear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_pwc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------- Freebies ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Commit to Fit- Simplified Fat-Loss for Busy Adults Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Copy of Master Your Mac 2024-05-081h 12

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 10: Figure it the F**K OutOn today's episode of the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcasts, Erin, Sarah, and Chris talk about a weird thing they have seen with coaching. This "thing" is when a person wants a goal and will do "anything" to reach that goal... except for anything the coach says. This episode has some triggers so here is your warning. This is a no filter episode that cuts through the mindset BS many people (including the hosts) currently deal with or have dealt with in the past. ⁠ ------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Er...2024-05-011h 12

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 9: Conquering Negative Coping Mechanisms and Excuses, and Learning to Be CoachableOn today's episode of the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcasts, Erin, Sarah, and Chris talk about many of the negative coping mechanisms and excuses they see in clients and the ones they themselves had to deal with. The hosts talk about how to overcome those mechanisms and excuses, along with becoming a coachable person and what that means. Scholarship Application ------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coach_erin_mcdonald⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sarah: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sarahclairebear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_pwc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------- Freebies ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Commit to Fit- Simplified Fat-Loss for Busy Adults Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Your Free Copy...2024-04-241h 04

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 8: Fitting Health into YOUR LifestyleOn today's episode of the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcasts, Erin, Sarah, and Chris talk about how to fit health into your lifestyle. Oftentimes, people try to flip their lives upside down because they believe that is the only way to be "healthy." This isn't fun or sustainable. The hosts talk about ways you can fit healthy habits, workouts, and nutrition into the lifestyle you want to live and reach your goals. ------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coach_erin_mcdonald⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sarah: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sarahclairebear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_pwc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------------------------- ...2024-04-171h 02

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 7: The "Right Time" Fallacy with Your Health and FitnessOn today's episode of the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcast, Erin, Sarah, and Chris talk about the "right time" fallacy. The hosts cover how there is no "right time" to start your health goals, and how many people feel like the need to reach "prerequisites" before starting at a gym, class, or hiring a coach. The hosts talk about how these thoughts are holding you back with reaching your goals and what you should do instead. ------------------------------------- Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coach_erin_mcdonald⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sarah: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sarahclairebear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_pwc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...2024-04-101h 06

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 6: Should You Be Eating Intuitively or Tracking Macros?On today's episode of Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcast, the hosts, Erin, Sarah, and Chris, talk about the world of intuitive eating. Intuitive eating is a way of eating where you listen to what your body is telling you and adjust your diet based off of those signals. The hosts talk about why you should first track macros, why most people aren't ready for intuitive eating, and how intuitive eating is not great for fat loss, and ways to build up to becoming a intuitive eater in a maintenance phase. (4:23) Macros as an Awareness Tool 2024-04-0357 min

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 5: Cost Analysis of Investing in Your HealthOn today's episode of the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcast, Erin, Sarah, and Chris talk about the cost analysis of investing in your health. This episode isn't a "buy coaching" episode, it's about how to figure out how you want to invest your time and money so you can have a clear idea on what actions you need to take when investing in your health no matter how big or small. (0:51) Understanding Affordability and Costs (4:12) Analyzing Behaviors and Saving Money (5:48) Analyzing Expenses and Cutting Out Unnecessary Costs (8:35...2024-03-2759 min

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 4: How to Actually Get Results In The GymOn today's episode of the Don't Talk About Fat Loss Podcast, Erin, Sarah, and Chris talk about reasons many people go to the gym for years without seeing results by doing a few simple mistakes (and how to fix them). The hosts also talk about how comparing your progress to social media influencers is the worst thing you can do and give you tips on what you should do instead (1:31) The Problem with Random Workouts (4:58) Progressive Overload (9:34) Finding the Right Balance Between Variety and Consistency (14:15) Indicator Exercises and Skill Building 2024-03-2055 min

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 3: It Depends- Why Most Things with Health & Fitness is in the "Gray Area"On today's episode of the Don't Talk About Fat Loss Podcast, Erin, Sarah, and Chris talk about how the answer to most of your questions in health, nutrition, and fitness is "it depends." The hosts talk about letting go of a timeline with your goals, the nuances with nutrition and body composition changes, and more. We apologize for Chris's audio. There were bad winds where he lives and it disrupted his internet service. (0:12) Commonly Asked Questions (5:00) Factors Affecting Movement (8:14) Finding Creative Solutions (11:04) Individual...2024-03-1254 min

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 2: What is a Calorie Deficit? What are Macros?On today's episode of the Don't Talk About Fat Loss Podcast, Erin, Sarah, and Chris talk about what is and is not a calorie deficit. If you've tried to diet in the past and not lost weight when you thought you were in a calorie deficit, that topic is discussed today. Along with the basics around macros and some tips on mindset. (0:59) Macros 101 (4:08) Alcohol and it's Effects (7:24) Understanding What a Calorie Deficit Is (10:02) Adjusting Macros and Tracking Methods (20:14) Negative Effects of Extreme Calorie Deficits (26:25) Importance of Adding...2024-03-1255 min

Stop Talking About Fat Loss, A Mindset and Health PodcastEp. 1: Welcome to the Stop Talking About Fat Loss PodcastWelcome to the Stop Talking About Fat Loss Podcast. Today, Hosts Erin, Sarah, and Chris talk about why they decided to start this podcast, mindset reframes around body composition goals, and their personal stories on their transformations and how they got into coaching (1:11) Creating body composition change and feeling good (5:59) Motivation beyond weight loss (9:46) Sarah's story (16:46) Chris's Story (21:58) Erin's Story (32:41) Approaching health and wellness with empathy (36:08) Understanding individual variables (39:17) Exploring the emotional journey (46:14) Mourning the old self and...2024-03-0853 min