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Create Your Balance1 Year Post-Op. Not Quite What I Expected BUT, Here We Go!!SO a little over a year ago, I went in for a microdiscectomy for L5-S1 in my lower back. If you 've been following me, you know most of the details BUT it seems things have taken a turn that I certainly did not expect. I can say, it isn't what I had hoped for a year out but I'm dealing with it the best I can. I will CUSS, COMPLAIN, and CRY but I will not QUIT!! As always, I'm putting one foot in front of the other and hoping for the best. Li...
2025-04-2118 minCreate Your BalanceMuscle Weighs More Than Fat…That's a BIG FAT LIE!Muscle weighs more than fat! I hear it all the time, but ya know what, it's not true. A pound, is a pound is a pound. Which weighs more? A pound of feathers or a pound of bricks? You may choose bricks as your answer. Neither weighs more than the other, yet they do appear different. This is so true about muscle versus fat, and I'm about to discuss it in this episode.
2025-04-1017 minCreate Your BalanceConsistency…What does it REALLY mean?I often ask my clients how consisten they have been with their programs in the past and most times they tell me they have been consistent but just aren't seeing results. Well, IF you are REALLY consistent, you will definitely see results. In the world o weight loss and fitness, a LOT of programs have a start and stop date. In the REAL, CONSISTENT world, there is no end, it becomes your life AND it MUST be realistis and sustainable. Let's dive into a bit more on what it REALLY means to be consistent.
2025-03-0425 minCreate Your BalanceWhat EVERY Woman, Over 40, Needs to Know About SUSTAINABLE Weight LossAre you finding that what you used to do in your 20's and 30's for weight loss is no longer woring now that you are in your 40's and 50's? YEP, that's what this episode is all about and I'm going to clue ya in on what WILL work for sustainable wieght loss in your 40's and up. Let's chat more about it all...
2025-01-2409 minCreate Your BalanceSweat is FAT crying...OR is it??In this episode, I am braking down the MYTH of sweat being fat crying. While it is a funny little phrase, it is NOT true. SWEATING pretty much means your body is hot and it is cooling off. It doesn't have much to do with SUSTAINABLE weight loss at all. Let's break down they myth and discuss what you CAN do to see sustainable fat loss! ****************************** Self-Paced COURSE!! 75% OFF SPECIAL: CIRNA METHOD PROGRAM: https://bit.ly/4ccR5nj ...
2025-01-1715 minCreate Your BalanceHow I Overcame Negative Body Image ThoughtsNegative body image!! Have ya ever had negative thoughts about your body? Not liked what you see when you look in the mirror? Changed your clothes 15 times only to end up wearing something baggy that covers the areas you don't quite like? This was once a daily occurrence for me. I struggled on and off for years from the age of 14 on. Itused to suck up all of my time and sometimes I would let it ruin my entier day. SO how dod I overcome it all? Can I just say, it's...
2024-10-0133 minCreate Your BalanceIs Your Weight Loss Method Sustainable?Is your weight loss method sustainable? Sustainable weight loss requires REALISTIC methods of healthy eating and exercise habits that you can maintain over time. It's not about following a specific diet or program for a short period of time, but rather making changes that you can incorporate into your everyday life. If you are using a specific program or product that should happen to go off the market, will you be abe to MAINTAIN the results you achieved from that program or product? My motto is always, is is sustainable, maintainable and...
2024-09-2418 minCreate Your BalanceMaking Peace With Food After Years of Yo-Yo DietingHow many times have you been around the block with yo-yo diets? ME, Probably more than half my life. When you live your life chasing the diets and the diet mentality is ingrained in your brain, it's hard to look at food as anything but the enemy. At least that's how I used to live. I went by the good/bad food mentality and feared anything that could cause me to gain weight. Food was the enemy and exercise was the punishment. Best life I ever lived ( sense the sarcasm) IT SUCKED!! Fast forward to to...
2024-09-1715 minCreate Your BalanceWhy Losing Weight Won't Help You WIth Poor Body ImageI know, you're thinking, she's crazy. Hear me out for a second. I get that when you lose a few pounds and you can zip your pants a bit easier, you FEEL a sense of accomplishment and happiness BUT, with most, it quickly deflates because it can be VERY difficult to maintain. In comes the feelings of defeat, guilt, and anger. It takes a lt of effort to get ther and sometimes it takes even more to MAINTAIN those results. When we focus so much on the weight loss, the number on the scale and ou...
2024-09-1028 minCreate Your BalancePost-Op Update, the Cha-Cha SLIDEWell, here I am again! I'm roughly 20-ish weeks out of back surgery updating you again. WHY? Well, I really want to give you all the details of the FULL recovery…the good, the bag, the ugly and everything in between. It's been a road if I do say so myself. It's kind of like life, ya know, things are going all good and then one day…BAM!! The shit hits the fan. In my world, I've learned it's all about how you handle it. Can I just say that sometimes, I don't handle...
2024-08-2028 minCreate Your BalanceDo You REALLY Want Results From Your Health and Weight Loss Efforts?I often feel that a LOT of us women give up on ourselves BEFORE we even start. Give me a second here to explain as I come to you with a little rant about what I go through and hear as a health and nutrition coach. It may sound a little harsh but I am coming at you from a place of love. Is it possible that the efforts we've been trying all this time are the WRONG efforts? Is it possible those paths have led us to where we are today without weight loss jo...
2024-08-1327 minCreate Your BalanceCalorie Deficit, Eat Less Move More..It's all pretty much BS!!I get it a calorie deficit is needed but … It is NOT the most important thing. Most of us out here aren't even sure what that REALLY MEANS!! Calorie deficit is indeed an effective method for weight loss, but it's important to approach it carefully. When focusing on a whole foods diet, people often naturally consume fewer calories without strict calorie counting. A calorie deficit is necessary for weight loss, but cutting calories too drastically can have negative effects. Very low-calorie diets can lead to loss of lean muscle mass, which slo...
2024-07-3018 minCreate Your BalanceNot Seeing the Results You Expected From Your Weight Loss Program?Working out hard and doing "all the things" but not seeing the results you expected? Feel like no matter what you do, you aren't seeing your body change where you want it to change? Should you change up your workouts? Call it quits? Start a different one and see is that one "is the one"? It get it, it can be so confusing BUT jumping from program to program will NOT get you the results you are looking for. I'm about to fill you in on some stuff that your last diet/workout p...
2024-07-1622 minCreate Your BalanceI Hate How I Look in PicturesPictures are really tough, especially when struggling with negative body image. I remember avoiding pictures, hiding behind others, and staring at old photos of myself for hours and thinking,WTF? "Is that what I really look like?" I think to myself. There was a picture from my parents 25th wedding anniversary party that hit me head. I tore it up and threw it in the garbage as soon as I saw it. It sucks to feel this way and miss out of saving memories. It sucks even more to not feel comfortable or confident in y...
2024-07-0221 minCreate Your Balance12 Weeks Post-Op UpdateSO here I am, 3 months out from surgery just giving a little update on things these days. If I'm being honest, I'll say I'm nowhere where I want to be BUT, I am on my way there, which is what really matters right now. Let's face it, it's been an uphill battle and I made it to the top. It's all downhill from here and I get to start over. Who the heck is ever excited about that?? ME! Why? Because I'm making it all about the journey and NOT the destination!! Let me just f...
2024-06-2528 minCreate Your BalanceDo You Need to Adjust Your Weight Loss Expectations?Not getting the results you think you should be getting form your weight loss program? Somehow, we think if the scale isn't moving, we are failing at what we are doing. Hmmmm, is that really the case? We somehow think if the scale isn't saying what we want it to say, we think nothing is happening and you're just wasting your time. Why is it that we only celebrate the weight loss or the number on the scale or our pants going down? I get it, you're in a calorie deficit, you are increasing your pr...
2024-06-1824 minCreate Your BalanceHow to Spot a Fad Diet!!Oh they're EVERYWHERE, they want you to believe they are something new and different…BUT do you know how to spot a fad, quick-fix diet? I know, I sure the hell didn't, which is why I tried anything and everything back in the day. So what the heck is a fad diet?? That's exactly what I'll be talking about in this episode. Fad diets are advertised as quick-fix plans that promise weight loss and/or drastically improved health. Many fad diets are restrictive and involve rigid rules around what foods you can eat, how m...
2024-06-1124 minCreate Your BalanceIs Weight Loss the KEY to Health?If you have been following me for a while now, you may know my take on this one but let's just reiterate things for the sake of sanity. I get it, we recognize that many people believe the key to health is losing weight. And many times doctors will tell people things like, "if you don't immediately lose weight, you will die." I get that hearing somthing like that may give you quite a scare and honestly, it may be what needs to be done…BUT… Did you know there is ample research that suggests that...
2024-06-0425 minCreate Your BalanceAre you Addicted to the Number on The Scale?How do you feel about the scale? Do you step on it every day and let it determine how your day will go? Are you allowing it to rule your life? Is it owning your feelings? I can remember letting the scale set the tone for the day. I'd step on it every damn morning and if it went up, it pretty much ruined my day. I had to workout a little more that day and eat better. If it went down, I felt like what I was doing was working and I was succeeding. Can I j...
2024-05-1417 minCreate Your BalanceRECOVERY in Action…Post-Op UpdateWell, as of now I am coming up on 6 weeks post-op. I have started PT and I am SLOWLY moving forward. Am I gald I did it? Well, I can say I am glad I am no longer in the pain I was in BUT It seems the more people I talk to, the more they want to try to confirm my fears. This is why I didn't tell many people I was even having the surgery. Now, I have people asking me how I am doing and then they go into " man, you just hear so m...
2024-05-0720 minCreate Your BalanceStop Focusing on How Far You Have To GoSo many times we look at our health and weight loss journey and get over whelmed because we look at how far we have to go instead of celebrating how far we've actually already come. It is truly all about the mindset and the way you look at it. I have my clients break their goals down because I know that sometimes they can seem like they are hard to reach if we look at them long-term. Every goal you set it ATTAINABLE, you just have to have the right plan and mindset to get th...
2024-04-3020 minCreate Your BalanceThe Hidden Secret to Healing Your Slow MetabolismIs there a secret to healing your metabolism? Is it really even broken? It seems we see more and more out there about WHAT can speed up your metabolism and help you lose weight. There are magic pills, potions and shakes out there promising to help speed up your metabolism…BUT do we really need that? In this episode I'm going to give you a few simple and easy tips to heal your metabolism and keep it fired up. Let me just first say, you are not broken and neither is your metabolism. I get...
2024-04-2318 minCreate Your BalanceC- Section Awareness Month…And the Scars it Leaves BehindI have to admit, I've never been a fan of my C-Section scars. I don't wear a 2 piece bathing suit unless it has full coverage of my scars and stretch marks. Can you say body image issues? Yep!! They are there BUT they have been there even before I had these scars. Let's talk about the scars though since it's awareness month. I've been ashamed of them, not what they brought me BUT the looks of them have disgusted me for years…BUT I'm working on letting that go. No one needs to see them because I th...
2024-04-1616 minCreate Your BalanceWhat Every Woman over 40 Need to Know About Weight Loss...Especially if You Feel Stuck!!If you're over 40 or slowly approaching that age and yuo can't quite seem to keep the weight off, you need to listen to this. Ever feel like what used to work for you just isn't working anymore? You've tried it all and can't seem to see sustainable weight loss results? No worries, I've got you covered in this podcast. From weight loss, to weight gain, hormones, menopause and all that comes with getting up there in age, I'm bringing the truthbombs today as to why you maynot be seeing the results you're looking for. ...
2024-04-0924 minCreate Your BalanceJust a Little Update Here on ME!!Well, if you've been following me for a bit now, you know I've had some medical 'things' going on that I have mentioned a bit here and there. Well, in this episode, I'm giving you the big update on it all and taking you along for the full journey. As this episode is airing, I will be roughly 4 days post-op from a microdiscectomy on L-5-S1. A Lot of you know that I have had back problems for a LONG time and twice it has turned into big ass nerve pain starting from literally my ass to th...
2024-04-0222 minCreate Your BalanceWhat Happens When Negative Body Image Thoughts Haunt You? A Bit more of my StoryIf you're a long time follower, you know I've struggled on and off with body image issues and I've discussed the "recovery" process of it all…BUT there are times when those thoughts try to haunt you. SO what happens when they come creeping back? I always say, its not always butterflies, rainbows and unicorns" and, it's not. If you've been listening to my most recent podcast you are aware that healthwise, I have a few things going on which I believe hav lead me to a little bit of a weight loss down fall ( yep...
2024-03-2616 minCreate Your BalanceHow Do I Tone My Body?I get asked all the time, How can I tone up my Arms? Abs? Booty? Legs? Well, I'm coming right out and letting you know that the word TONED is right up there with the new word, SNATCHED!! I'm not a fan of either because they are complete marketing words. I'm sure you're wondering what the heck I am even talking about. I mean they have vidoes and workouts that tell you you can "tone" these parts of your body…BUT do we even know what that really means? Do we know what actually MUST happ...
2024-03-1915 minCreate Your BalanceYou Look Great! Have You Lost Weight? Oh Wait…BUT How do you FEEL???Yep, I'm calling it out once again as you all know how I feel about this 'wonderful" little compliment. I pretty much despise it and I'll tell you why once again in this podcast. Trust me when I say I've heard it enough myself and also heard how it has affected a LOT of my clients with their struggles. YES, I said struggles. Seems we look at that compliment at the surface level but I'm about to take you a bit deeper into how I feel about it and what it says to some of us. Don't g...
2024-03-1228 minCreate Your BalanceSkinny or Healthy…SO which is it? Healthy or skinny? Can you have one without the other? Do the two come hand in hand? If you look at how society defines it, then you MUST be skinny in order to be healthy and everything else exciting that comes with life. If you know me and follow me, you know my answer is that the 2 do NOT have to come hand in hand. YOU can be healthy AND unhealthy at ANY SIZE!! You can fight me on that but my gloves are off with all things that society promotes a...
2024-03-0530 minCreate Your BalanceWhat I Eat In a DayIt seems this is a new trend or one that I have been seeing more and more of out on social media…and quite frankly..it grinds my gears. Of course, I will be talking about it in this episode. Does it really matter what I eat in a day or what anyone else eats? What one person eats in a day should not matter to you. Most of these posts and videos I am seeing are not even enough food to sustain a toddler. Social media has so much of an influence on us BUT it's not...
2024-02-2023 minCreate Your BalanceWhy Are We Constantly Chasing Weight LossIn this episode, I'm diving into why we continually chase weight loss. A lot of women that come to me have struggled for years with yo-yo diets and they have tried everything, and then some, only to end up gaining back what they lost and feeling frustrated. Sound familiar? It seems we want to go blaming ourselves and think we failed when in reality we have been chasing something that is not real. I'm not sure why we, as women, continually chase the next big thing in search of losing those last 10 pounds, again and again.
2024-02-1325 minCreate Your BalanceHow to Avoid the Holiday Weight GainOh the holidays are upon us and we're all fearing that holiday weight gain. Seems to sneak up on us every year…BUT you can make this year different and actually avoid it altogether. I'm about to give you a few little secrets on how you can avoid the holiday weight gain this year and each and every year after this!! P.S. It's not as difficult as you think it is…I promise. Oh, and it's not a diet either!! Take a listen and I'll give you some tips and pointers on how you...
2023-12-0513 minCreate Your BalanceWhy Everyone Wants To Be Thin…BUT what is it Costing Us?I get that people would like to lose weight. There is NOTHING wrong with wanting to lose weight. BUT I ask you this, IF you are someone who wants to lose weight…WHY? WHY do you want to lose weight? WHY do you want to be thin? That answer will tell you more than you realize in a nutshell. So many people really don't have a concrete answer to it and they are continuously chasing the next weight loss magic product out there hoping that maybe this time, this one will work. Again….WHY do you want to be...
2023-11-2820 minCreate Your BalanceWhat Have I been Up To and A Little More of My StoryI had someone ask me what I had been up to these days and why I had been so quiet. They also asked me how my handstand was coming along. Well, things are a little slow-moving right now because I've had a bit of a setback…which is what I am discussing in this podcast. I wanted to share it because a LOT of us suffer setbacks here and there in our lives. They can SUCK big time, I get it. I feel sharing this part of my story and what I have been going thro...
2023-11-2124 minCreate Your BalanceThe Scale Still Triggers Me SometimesIn this episode, I am sharing a little more of my story with you all. If you've followed me, you know that I struggled with my relationship with my body, food, and exercise. Well, I'm here to tell you that there are STILL things that trigger those old feelings BUT I am better able to cope now. It seems people think it's all butterflies, daisies, and rainbows all the time BUT those old thoughts and feelings creep up sometimes. Knowing what to do and how to manage those feelings is where you take back that power from t...
2023-11-0721 minCreate Your BalanceConsistency is KEY When It Comes To Your Weight Loss!!In this episode, I'm diving into what consistency REALLY is. It seems we have been led to believe it is a 30, 60 or 90-day thing when it comes to our weight loss. Isn't that how a lot of the diets are? They tell you what to do, how to do it and for how long and…MAGIC…you drop the weight….UNTIL you gain it back, over and over and over again. How's that working? It seems we are consistent with hopping from one diet to the next and missing what we REALLY need consistency with. We're m...
2023-10-3118 minCreate Your BalanceWhy Our Bodies Fight Weight LossIt seems that weight loss is impossible for some. We've tried everything and nothing seems to be working. I hear this all the time so I'm about to break it down because I think there is so much we do not understand about weight loss because society and the diet world has us confused. So, WHY do our bodies seem to fight us when it comes to weight loss? Why cant we seem to keep the weight off once it's gone? Why are the things we used to do to lose weight no longer working? It's your b...
2023-10-1022 minCreate Your BalanceCan You Be Healthy at Any Size?Can you be healthy at any size? I know that is somewhat controversial out there in society these days but, I'm going to talk about it because it needs to be out in the open. I'd like you to listen to this episode with an open mind, and see if you think a bit differently at the end. Health comes in all shapes and sizes! I said what I said. It's not that your weight doesn't matter BUT it doesn't define you and it sure as hell isn't the defining factor of your over all h...
2023-09-2618 minCreate Your BalanceAre You Working Out For The Wrong Reasons?!Why do you work out? Go ahead and really think about that for a second before you dive into this podcast. People work out for many different reasons..to lose weight, to tone up in certain places, for that wedding they have coming up, to feel stronger and empowered. So why do you work out? I feel I used to approach working out from the wrong aspect and I'm going to be talking about that in this episode. It seemed no matter what I did, I wasn't seeing the results I thought I should have been seeing. I...
2023-09-1913 minCreate Your BalanceHow Many Calories Should You Be Eating??When is comes to weight loss and calories, it seems the "magic" number is 1200 calories. In this episode, I am going to break that all down for you. The diet indusrty is promoting the eat as little as possible, lose some ( water) weight, see results ( temporarily) and then gain it back and then some…only to go on another diet that does the same thing. Sounds crazy, doesn't it? Well, it is and it's NOT working. SO, how many caloires should you be eating if you want to lose weight or maintain what you've lost. First...
2023-09-0521 minCreate Your BalanceWaist Trainers!!! The good, bad and the ugly...In this episode, I'm revealing the TRUTH behind the BS of waist trainers. Seriously, what are we training our waists for? These things are HAMRFUL and they serve NO purpose at all in slimming your waist as they FALSELY promise!! Stop "waisting" your money on them. They are actually defeating the purpose of having "abs"..did you know they WEAKEN your ad/core and pelvic core muscles?? That's just ONE of the unhealthy things they do. Let's talk more about the dangers of waist trainers/ trimmers. While they may be trendy, they're not likely to he...
2023-08-2917 minCreate Your BalanceTips on Improving Your Relationship With FoodHow's your relationship with food? I'm going to tell you that IF you've ever been on a diet, your relationship may be "complicated"with food. I'll be bringing that to light in this episode along with a few ways that you can imporve that relationship. You may think your relationship is just fine with food, I know I did. A good relationship with food involves welcoming all foods in moderation, eating foods that you enjoy, not allowing food to control your life, and knowing that the foods you eat do not define your value as a...
2023-08-0219 minCreate Your BalanceFuck Around ( with DIETS ) and FIND OutI'm sure MANY of us have been on a diet or two during our lifetime. In this episode, I am going to be breaking down the thought process I used to have about diets that so many still have and why it is such BS. Yep, I'm going there. It's time the diet industry and all the crap they have been jamming down our throats gets exposed. I honestly used to believe that IF I did the diet for said amount of days and lost the weight, once it was all over I could go ba...
2023-07-2513 minCreate Your BalanceFour Reasons Why Society's Beauty Standards are DangerousYes, I said DANGEROUS…In today's episode I am going to talk about society's beauty standards and why the suck and afre dangerous. Take a look around on social media and look at the cray things that get attention. Doesn't everyone want the "perfect" figure, pouty lips and whatever else they promote that makes you socially acceptable? It seems it all comes down to appearance and whtehter or not you feel accepted in today's society. The standards are a bit irrational and king of hard to keep up with since they are ever changing. I'm call...
2023-07-1820 minCreate Your BalanceWaving the White Flag & Letting Go Of the Fantasy BodyIn this episode, I read something about waving the white flag that Donna Ashworth wrote. It hit me hard when I read it because I waited so damn long to wave that white flag. I played the diet game for far too long hoping I would one day get that dream body of mine. I spent way too many years hating, shaming and trying to make my body something it may have never became…Because society pushes these beauty standards and YES, I fell prey to them along with the diet mentality. There are so man...
2023-07-1125 minCreate Your BalanceWhat Kind Of Example Are We Setting for Our Kids When it Comes to Weight and Body Image?As a parent, you are one of the most influential role models in your child's life and can have a positive impact on your child's body image. What kind of example are you seeing? Is it a negative one or a positive one? In this episode, I'm coming out with a few tips on how we can set a POSITIVE example for our kids when it comes to body image and weight. With all that is out there in society and social media, our kids are starting to have issues younger and younger and it's t...
2023-06-2729 minCreate Your BalanceHealth and Fitness Trends That Are Doing More Harm Than GoodLet's face it, there are new fitness fads and trends popping up every day. It can feel impossible to figure out if any are truly beneficial for your health, and which fads are nothing more than a waste of time and MONEY. In this episode, I'm going to be talking about 5 fads that aren't worth your valuable time or cash, and they can even do more harm to your body than good… can I just say that there are WAY more than just 5. Diet pills, magic shakes, waist trainers, cutting certain foods completely to juice clea...
2023-06-2027 minCreate Your BalanceThe BEST Diet for Women Over 40Let's talk DIETS for women over 40 in this episode. They say 40 is the new 30, thanks to healthier habits…BUT why are so many of us STILL struggling with weight loss? What is the BEST diet for women over 40? Is there one? I mean,there's so much info out there and so many diets that you see on the daily so you'd think a few of them would be good for us women in our 40's…RIGHT?? Can you guess what my answer is? Let me just start by saying that your 40s are not the time...
2023-06-1323 minCreate Your BalanceOZEMPIC…what's really going on behind the scenes??In this episode, I'm about to go with another unpopular opinion because I'm just not understanding the big attraction with Ozempic. I have a LOT of questions. I know a few people who are using Ozempic to help with type 2 diabetes and I get that. I'm a little confused about the big attraction to it for weight loss. If you know me, you know I have questions and of course, I'll be addressing them in this episode. These questions are some that you may even have and/or IF you are contemplating or even using Ozempic for w...
2023-05-3015 minCreate Your Balance6 Mistakes You May Be Making That Is Slowing Down Your MetabolismKeeping your metabolism primed and working at its best is crucial for losing weight and keeping it off. However, some of the things we are doing from day to day may actually be slowing down our metabolism. On a regular basis, these habits could make it hard to lose weight — and even make you more prone to gain weight in the future. In this episode, I'm going to be talking about 6 lifestyle mistakes that may be slowing down our metabolism. From making sure we are eating enough to adding a little st...
2023-05-2312 minCreate Your BalanceThe #1 Habit You Should Break to Lose Weight and KEEP IT OFFIn this episode, I'm going to be letting you in on a little secret of the NUMBER ONE habit you need to break in order to see sustainable weight loss. Of course there are many habits that can help you lose weight, like eating more vegetables, getting adequate protein, keeping a food journal and moving your body more. BUT, there are also some habits that can keep you from seeing the scale move—eating mindlessly, turning to food when you're stressed and drinking your calories to name a few. There is ONE HABIT that...
2023-05-1619 minCreate Your Balance5 Reasons Why What You've Been Told About Weight Loss is WrongIn this episode, I'm going to be revealing the reasons WHY what we've been told about weight loss is WRONG…It's time we start rethinking weight loss and looking at it from a whole new perspective. The things we've been told about weight loss are pretty much bullshit and I'm going to fill you in on the top 5 reasons. I believe in taking a balanced approach to health and wellness and I do NOT believe these myths are promoting any balance at all. It's time to say goodbye to the quick fixes, weight loss trends, and...
2023-05-0924 minCreate Your BalanceTop 5 Fitness and Nutrition Trends That NEED TO GO!In this episode, I'm about to tear apart a few of the "fancy" fitness and nutrition trends that NEED TO GO!!! I know, this might ruffle some feathers but I'm totally okay with that. There is so much out there these days and all the trendy programs can actually be a little on the UNHEALTHY side and I just feel that needs to be out there in the open so people can understand FULLY and then make their choices based on that and not on the fact that "everyone" is out there doing it. I kn...
2023-05-0215 minCreate Your BalanceWhy the "Summer Body" Trend is Toxic B.S.Summer is just around the corner and we're all "gearing up for summer" and trying to get rid of our winter bodies!! Oh, if you know me, you know I'm going to be bringing some light to this situation in this podcast. This "summer Body" is such toxic BS and it's doing more harm than good…unless you're the diet industry!! These summer bodies, beach bodies, or whatever they are calling it these days have a huge toll on our mental health. SURRREE, skinny is healthy…IS IT?? I mean who doesn't want to be able...
2023-04-2520 minCreate Your BalanceTruths The Fitness Industry Won't Tell YouI'm about to reveal a few more hidden truths in this next episode… There are a lot of hidden truths the fitness industry won't tell you and a lot of these truths are useful information that could make a difference in someone's fitness journey by saving them time and money. With this in mind, I want to highlight aspects of the fitness industry that people should keep in mind in order not to get disillusioned along their journey or make mistakes that could be easily avoided by having just a little bit more insight.
2023-04-1823 minCreate Your BalanceThe Dangers of Diet PillsI get that it can be frustrating when it comes to weight loss struggles. I've had a few clients who have used diet pills in the past only to end up having even more struggles. In this episode, I'm going to be talking about a few of the dangers of diet pills and how they can affect your overall health. I get it, we feel that if we are overweight, we are risking our health…BUT do we really even know the cost these diet pills are putting on our health? Which is the lesser of 2 evils? If...
2023-04-1117 minCreate Your BalanceWhy The Scale FluctuatesSo many times, we step on the scale and we're either doing the happy dance because it's down a few pounds OR we are ticked as all get out because the numbers have gone up a bit. Are ya feeling me here? In this episode, I'll be filling you on on a few of the reasons the scale fluctuates ON A DAILY BASIS…it's really nothing to get all worked up about. If you are anything like I used to be, it would literally set the tone for the day. Before we get started, let me...
2023-04-0415 minCreate Your Balance5 Reasons You're Not Losing Fat and Building Muscle Even Though You Work OutI hear it all the time...I just don't seem to be building any muscle or losing fat and I've been working out for a while now. Sound familiar? In this episode, I'm going to be revealing 5 reasons why you're not losing fat and building muscle. If you're exercising on a regular basis, it's easy to get frustrated when you're not seeing the results you're working so hard to achieve. Yet before you get down on yourself or, worse, start to think that your working out isn't quite working out, hear me out. You may ju...
2023-03-2819 minCreate Your BalanceAll All the CRAZY Things I Did to Try to Lose Weight and Make My Body Smaller CRAZY Things I Did to Try to Lose Weight and Make My Body SmallerIn this episode, I'm bringing out a little more of my story. I never know IF and when I should open up the book and start a new chapter BUT I've been having a LOT of conversations with a lot of women lately and it seems they have gone through a LOT of what I have gone through. I KNOW we're not the only ones so, in an effort to let you ladies out there who may have gone through or BE going through any of this…I want to share it to let you know you ar...
2023-03-2122 minCreate Your BalanceWhy we continually FAIL our weight loss programs..or is the program failing US??Have ya ever felt like no matter what you try for weight loss, you're always failing or falling off the wagon?? Well, in this episode, I'm going to reveal that it's NOT you, it's these damn diet programs. YOU are not failing and there is nothing wrong with you if you are struggling with all the diets you are trying. We think we are failing because of the BS rules of the program which most are unrealistic to begin with…don't worry, they have a different program for you that will "work"! All they really want...
2023-03-1420 minCreate Your Balance5 Signs You May BE Working Out For The Wrong ReasonsIn this episode, I'm going to be talking about 5 signs you may be working out for the wrong reasons. I'll share a little bit of my story and how I used to work out for these EXACT reasons. I get it, when it comes to working out we all have our reasons or goals…BUT are they helping or hurting you? The way I used to look at was hurting me believe it or not….EVEN when I was standing up in front of that class leading the exercises. I often ask my clients what their...
2023-03-0725 minCreate Your BalanceTop 7 Shittiest Ways to Lose Weight…that we've all tried a time or twoIs there REALLY a shitty way to lose weight? YES! It's called PRETTY MUCH EVERY DIET OUT THERE THAT WE'VE ALL TRIED A TIME OR TWO! I'm guilty of doing it OVER AND OVER again for more than half my life and each time I'd expect different results…ya know something that was sustainable and would "fix" all my weight and body image issues. I'm about to talk about these 7 common shittiest ways ( we've all tried) to lose weight and how they have done nothing but sabotage our efforts and results. From...
2023-02-2822 minCreate Your BalanceThe Difference Between Skinny and HealthyI struggled more than half my life with body image issues thinking that if ONLY I were "Skinner" I'd be more accepted and life would be grand. Well, in this episode I'm talking about how I FINALLY learned the difference between skinny and healthy…They are NOT one and the same!! Skinny doesn't always mean healthy. In fact, it could mean just the opposite and I'm going to share with you exactly WHY! There's a difference between being fit and being skinny, and there's a fine line between healthy eating and diso...
2023-02-1421 minCreate Your BalanceWhat Happened When I Stopped DietingIn this episode, I'm diving a little deeper into another chapter of my story. I'm talking about ALL the positive things that happened when I stopped dieting. I cannot tell you the amount of STRESS and crazy that came with the constant dieting and thoughts of losing weight. It took up a LOT of my time and pretty much sucked the life out of me. From struggling relationships to fear of food, slowed metabolism, stress, cravings, and nighttime binges it was the life I lived all while trying to fit into what society said was "he...
2023-02-0725 minCreate Your Balance5 Myths About Calories That Could Be Preventing You From Losing WeightIn this episode, I'm going to be talking about 5 myths about calories that could be preventing you from losing weight. Can I just say that IF it were as "Easy" as calories in/calories out we'd all be at our ideal weight and NO ONE would EVER need to go on a diet again!! If you've been trying to lose weight and are anything like I used to be when it comes to what you put in your mouth, you're probably overwhelmed with calories — from checking food labels for them to counting them to figuring out...
2023-01-3123 minCreate Your BalanceHow I Overcame Body Dysmorphia and Disordered EatingIn this episode, I'm going to be sharing my story of how I overcame body dysmorphia and disordered eating Sweet Lord Jesus, you're a Health and Nutrition Coach, you should have your shit together and KNOW all the things about healthy eating, body image, and exercise… Shouldn't you?? Umm, I am as human as they come and I can tell you that I have STRUGGLED more than some may know and I hid it all so well for so many years… ...it was when I actually entered the fitness world that I re...
2023-01-2434 minCreate Your BalanceWhy Calorie Counting Can be The Worst Thing You Can Do For Your HealthIn this episode, I'm going to be talking about calorie counting and the actual DANGERS it can do to your overall health. I know, I know, calories in/calories out and calorie deficit is the ONLY way to lose weight…BUT there are a lot of unknown factors in those statements and it is NOT always the way to go. So many of these calorie counters are NOT accurate...yep, I said it. NOT ACCURATE!! Not to mention the nutrition labels and the margin of error there. SO do we REALLY know the numbers when it comes to...
2023-01-1717 minCreate Your Balance5 Reasons Why Your Health and Weight Loss Resolutions Don't StickHAPPY NEW YEAR…It's all about the New year, new me…Isn't it? Is your new year's resolution to improve your health and lose weight? In this episode, I'll be diving into why we struggle so much at keeping these resolutions and what you can do to make them actually STICK AND SEE LASTING RESULTS!!! Perhaps you'd like to make some helpful changes for your health and well-being, but you want to do it without the rigidity, futility, overwhelm, or joylessness that comes along with dieting? You'd like to actually STICK with it this time...
2023-01-1119 minCreate Your BalanceLONG -TERM Effects of Diets that No One Talks AboutWe seem to jump from one diet to the next, hoping our waist will get smaller and the number on the scale will go down…BUT at WHAT COST??? I NEVER once thought about the cost "back in the day" BUT… In this episode, I'm going to be talking about the COST and the LONG-TERM effects that no one talks about when it comes to dieting. I would hop from one diet to the next hoping that MAYBE this one would be THE ONE only to end up pissed off, disappointed, and feeling like a fail...
2023-01-0324 minCreate Your BalanceThe TRUE Story Behind My Health and Weight Loss JourneyIn this episode, I'm getting up close and personal about my TRUE journey through weight loss and health and how it has led me to where I am today and how I work with my clients. Truth be told, I promoted and stood behind the diet industry and everything it stood for…UNTIL I found myself in the MOST UNHEALTHY place I had ever been as far as my relationship with food, exercise, and my body. Talk about the "HEALTH" industry..oh don't worry, I will. I share this story to help t...
2022-12-2024 minCreate Your BalanceDoes Losing Weight Help You Feel More Confident? The REAL Truth You Haven't Heard...Does losing weight REALLY help you feel more confident?? Let's talk about that. Shall we? I'm diving into the REAL TRUTH in this episode. I hear all the time, from the women who come to me, that they'd like to lose weight to FEEL more confident, have more energy and be happier….BUT is weight loss what you need in order to FEEL that way? Seems the diet industry pushes that and has us believing that ALL of our wildest dreams will come true once we lose...
2022-12-1316 minCreate Your BalanceAll Diets Work AND FAIL for the SAME REASONS!In this episode, I'll be diving into HOW does work AND FAIL for the same reasons. I know, you've lost weight on such and such diet…BUT are you someone who has done that OVER and OVER again throughout your whole life? If you are, then you may want to listen up and hear what I have to say before you decide to hop on the new diet bandwagon that "everyone is doing". I've always said, diets work UNTIL THEY DON'T..and I'm about to talk about that in this podcast. *******************************
2022-12-0614 minCreate Your BalanceHow to Avoid Holiday Weight GainWorried about the " holiday weight gain" you're hearing all about?? I got your back, no worries!! In this episode, I'm giving you a few SIMPLE tips on how you can avoid the holiday weight gain this year. It may just be easier than you think. I know this time of year we're hearing all about the good/bad of all the holiday gatherings and fearing the foods we may be tempted to eat and then…Oh, my..do I dare say it…WE COULD GAIN 20 FUCKING POUNDS!! Yep, that's the word on the stree...
2022-11-2009 minCreate Your BalanceWhy You May be Seeing Your Weight Fluctuate on the ScaleIn this episode, I'll be talking about why the scale may be fluctuating on a daily basis and whether or not you are losing FAT or WATER…this is important in order for you to see sustainable results. Some reasons the scale may be fluctuation are: Factors like sodium and carbohydrate intake, exercise, food intake, bowel patterns, a person's menstrual cycle, medications, and alcohol can all contribute to daily swings in the number on the scale. Most importantly would be WATER RETENTION and I am going to be going into a few re...
2022-10-1817 minCreate Your BalanceWhat's in a Before and After Photo…are we living for the compliments??If you have followed me even for a millisecond, you know how I feel about before and after photos when it comes to weight loss. I get the whole, " I use it to keep track" BUT AT WHAT COST?? In this episode, I'm about to tell you what it cost me and many of my clients. NO ONE, I mean NO ONE tells you what goes on in the AFTER, AFTER part of it all. No worries, I've got that covered. No one talks about how we LOVE the compliments and the...
2022-10-0414 minCreate Your BalanceWhat's in a DIET?!?!?! It's time you know the TRUTH!!So many of us are all about which diet we will do next and who is seeing the results we're wanting. Maybe you just started the "Whole 30" because you want to lose some weight. You realize now you can't eat sugar, bread, or drink alcohol for 30 days. You start losing your mind! "Omg, what am I gonna do?" In this episode, I'm giving a quick rundown of WHAT's REALLY in a DIET. What do you have to "give up" in order to see results? What do you do AFTER the said...
2022-09-2718 minCreate Your BalanceIs Your Doctor's Weight Loss Advice REALLY Healthy?In this episode, I get SUPER EMOTIONAL on all levels about the weight loss advice some of these doctors are giving out. I have to come clean here and I MUST get this out there. I am shocked at the number of DOCTORS that prescribe a diet plan to their patients that is VERY UNHEALTHY, in fact, it kind of sort of encouraged disordered eating and can lead to eating disorders. It actually makes me sad that this is even happening…and this story I am about to share, with permission from a client, was "advi...
2022-09-2018 minCreate Your BalanceWe Need to Do Better, Health Coaches!!Do you REALLY know who you are working with when you start a health and weight loss program? In today's episode, I'm going t be talking about health coaches and how some seem to be crawling out of the woodwork left and right. The problem with that is the number of UNQUALIFIED health coaches that are out there. How do I know this? I used to be one!!! Until I knew better and educated myself better. Working with someone who is educated can make a difference in your results and whether or not they are h...
2022-09-1308 minCreate Your Balance"I've Tried EVERYTHING and NOTHING seems to be working!!"In this episode, I am going to be talking about a common struggle that my clients come to me with. I hear all the time "I've tried everything and nothing seems to be working…even the things I've done in the past!" Weight loss can be a tricky thing as we get older. There's so much MIS information out there…trust me when I say that I have tried it all, and then some. I'm about to expose a few secrets the diet industry is keeping from you when it comes to weight loss for women...
2022-09-0615 minCreate Your BalanceYou've been working out for HOW long? You don't LOOK any different!!"In this episode, I'm bringing up a comment I saw on a post about someone who had been working out for a while. They were in conversation with someone who told them they didn't LOOK any different from working out. I'm about to rip into WHY you should NEVER be so ignorant to say such a thing. We never truly know why a person starts working out nor do we know what their goals are. SO, to say something as far as HOW their EXTERNAL appearance hasn't changed is straight up ignorant BUT I understand it because s...
2022-08-3012 minCreate Your BalanceWhy I'm an ANTI-DIET Nutrition Coach and What It MeansIn this episode, I'm about to get VOCAL (in case you haven't heard me in the past) See I have people attack me ALL THE TIME telling me I promote obesity because I am so against DIETS! YES, I'm against the BULLSHIT behind the diets and the UNHEALTHY shit they promote and I will not sit down about that. With that being said...I am NOT against weight loss. So I'll be filling you in on what the heck that means because they can CO-EXIST!! Diet culture sucks and it had my life tu...
2022-08-2312 minCreate Your BalanceDiet RED FLAGS You Should Be Aware OfIn this episode, I'm revealing 5 DIET RED FLAGS you should be aware of. Diets have such tricky and tempting marketing tactics and they definitely play on our insecurities. Heck, some even sound too good to be true! If that's the case…RUN! Always ask yourself if what you're about to do or have done has been or will be sustainable. I can guess your answer will most likely be NO! Don't be fooled by these... 🚩 DIET RED FLAGS 🚩 You certainly cannot eliminate Whole Food group for the rest of your l...
2022-08-0917 minCreate Your BalanceTop 4 Common Trends in the Fitness Industry That Cause More Harm Than GoodWhen it comes to the fitness and weight loss industry, there is a TON of information and MIS information out there. In this episode, I'm going to be discussing the TOP 4 trends out there in the fitness industry that could be causing us more harm than good. Trust me when I say I KNOW…I've been there, done that, promoted that, and then some. AND IF I ever tried to promote it to you, I apologize! It really grinds my gears to hear and see these 4 things promoted left and right: Eating 1200 calories Taking sup...
2022-08-0213 minCreate Your BalanceHow Do I Track My Progress??With all the fitness trackers out there it's hard to know what to use… In this episode, I'll be filling you in on what I use to track MY progress. So many people ask me how I track things and what I eat in a day so I figured I'd fill you all in on that. Because…inquiring minds want to know. Now, if you have followed me in the past OR even listened to my podcast last week ( HERE ) So let's get right to it and stop all the mumbo jumbo of these...
2022-07-2617 minCreate Your BalanceThe Dark Side of My fitness Pal and other Fitness TrackersDo you use fitness trackers? Did you know they have a dark side? I'll be talking about the dark side of these apps such as My Fitness Pal…Could tracking calories and macros every day hurt more than help, or even sabotage your diet completely? You'd be surprised. Sure, they're great to keep track of your progress and your macros. It's a great feeling when you get all of your rings to coles or even get a little award for kicking butt on your progress for that day…BUT…there might be potential for a negative...
2022-07-1915 minCreate Your BalanceAre You Killing Your Metabolism????Let's talk metabolism…In this episode, I'll be letting you in on a few ways to tell if you are killing ( slowing down) your metabolism. I'll also be telling you about the 2 MOST IMPORTANT keys to a healthy metabolism ( muscle and fuel) . These 2 go hand in hand in making sure your metabolism is well-primed…BUT over the years we've done some things that may be a little counterproductive to our metabolism. No worries, I'm about to fill you in on all things metabolism... ****************************** Waiting List for Group Coachi...
2022-07-1217 minCreate Your BalanceHow to Lose Weight Fast!!"How do I lose weight fast?" "How do I get rid of belly fat fast?" "How do I lose the last 10 pounds?" These are common questions I get asked and in this episode, I'm diving right into the answers. You may not expect the answers I'm giving you but I'm laying out the truth and you NEED to know it. Nowadays, we're so used to instant gratification that many of us fail to realize that losing weight and keeping it off is a process, not some...
2022-07-0518 minCreate Your BalanceHow to protect your children from Food and Body Shame…Stopping the cycleIn this episode I'll be talking about how to promote a healthy relationship with food a body with your children. I know with all the info out there in social media and TV our children are exposed to so many different avenues of body image and weight that it can be difficult to know what to do. I feel the most important thing is to start with ourselves and the example we are setting. So…what kind of example are you setting for your children? Many of my clients reach out to me because they have...
2022-05-0333 minCreate Your BalanceLose the Weight By Spring Break(Losing weight quickly is impressive, it shows you are motivated and have a timed goal…ACTUALLY KEEPING THE WEIGHT Off is what is the truly impressive part shows that you've learned that making healthy choices is NOT just about being motivated for a specific event) In this episode, I'm going to dive right in and let ya know what a crock this all is and what we keep doing to our bodies each time we fall for the "lose weight quickly" bit these companies put out there. I get i...
2022-04-0520 minCreate Your Balance5 Mindset Shifts You Need To Make in Order to Make Healthy Eating a HabitAre you constantly struggling to maintain a healthy diet? You decide you want to eat healthily. You have an idea of what to do and you start with really good intentions, only to give up and fall back into your old eating habits in a week or two. Sound familiar? Wondering why is it so tough for you to stick with your healthy eating plans? In this episode, I'll be talking about the biggest roadblock that is holding you back…MINDSET! Yep, it's your stinkin' thinkin'! If you w...
2022-03-2931 minCreate Your BalanceMom Jeans, Dad Jeans and Everything in BetweenEver wonder WHY you can't quite find a great pair of jeans that fit just right??? Because they kind of suck...which is what I'll be talking about in this episode... Jeans are not a one size fits all… Got thick thighs? Large calves? A small waist? JEANS WILL NOT FIT YOU. This makes shopping for jeans an absolute nightmare. Why are there so many different styles? Skinny jeans. Boyfriend jeans. ... Straight cut... Bootcut jeans. ... Flare jeans. ... Jeggings. ... Low rise jeans. ... High-waist jeans...
2022-03-2231 minCreate Your Balance7 Biggest Side Effects of Dieting We forget ( or just aren't fully aware of)When we go on diet after diet, there is something NO ONE tells us…NOT even these diet companies. In this episode, I am discussing a few side effects from dieting that no one talks about and some of us don't even realize it's happening. ALL of these fancy diets can have some long term lasting side effects and we need to be fully aware of what they are doing to us. They can actually be causing more damage than we realize as we are just watching the number on the scale...
2022-03-0816 minCreate Your BalanceHow to Work on Loving Your BodyIn this episode, I'm getting a little up close and personal with you about a post I saw on FB that hit me right in the feels. Link to original post: https://www.facebook.com/lovelyinthedarkblog/posts/486951299472810 As I read it, it really hit me and I KNOW I am not the only one who felt exactly what Lovely In the Dark explained in her words on growing up as a teenager in the 90s and having difficulties knowing how to love her body. As someone who went...
2022-03-0124 minCreate Your BalanceMore Unfiltered Thoughts and FACTS About How the Diet Industry Creates a Culture of DependencyIt seems we have become a society that is VERY dependent on the diet industry…and THEY JUST EAT IT UP!! In this episode, I'm giving a few unfiltered thoughts and FACTS about how the diet industry has created a clutter of dependency and what it is actually doing to our health. Sorry, not sorry but I do call out a few companies in this one. NOT for my gain BUT for YOUR HEALTH! These companies should be ashamed of themselves for how they are promoting weight loss and calling it "healt...
2022-02-1531 minCreate Your BalanceIs It a Lifestyle Change OR Just Another DIET??In this episode, once again, I am exposing the BS behind the diets..even the ones that say they aren't a diet. How can you REALLY Tell if what you are doing IS indeed a diet? Remember, they suck and they don't work but this one is claiming NOT to be a diet…so how are sure? Well, I'm going to dive into how you can tell and the top things to look for before you "go on" another diet. I'm giving the TOP 4 things to expose whether a certain program IS a d...
2022-02-0831 minCreate Your Balance5 Reasons Why CONSTANTLY Trying to Eat Less is Fucking With YouIn this episode, I'm coming right out with it ( keep the little ears away) I'm dropping the F-bombs AND truth bombs about all of this eat less, move more BS, and why it is fucking with us on so many levels. It's not as simple as "eat less + move more" If that were the case, EVERYONE would be at their "ideal weight" If you feel like you keep failing at your diets, it's not a lack of willpower or self-control…it's the damn diets!! Your b...
2022-02-0124 minCreate Your BalanceChrissy's TestimonialIn this episode, you're going to hear about Chrissy's transformation. Such an awesome transformation over 4 weeks. Chrissy had a few tweaks to make and she made them. She showed up for herself and did the work she needed to do. I'm so proud of her and her transformation. I have seen confidence shine through here and I am so proud of Chrissy! Take a listen to her story... We worked through things like self-sabotaging thoughts, how we feel when we hear the word diet and all the things that have been holding us...
2022-01-2526 minCreate Your BalanceShould You Ditch the Diets for Good?If you have been following me for a while, you already know the answer to that question… In this episode, I'm going to be talking about the pros and cons of actually DITCHING the DIETS for good. Have you ever thought about how yo-yo diets affect your overall health? Getting off the yo-yo diet rollercoaster is a much more health-conscious choice than sticking with them because diets don't work! ( SHOCKER) They can negatively impact your relationship with food, your body and really your overall...
2022-01-1814 min
Your Daley Pass#95 Conversations with Melanie SobocinskiMelanie Sobocinski is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach, Life Coach, and Personal Trainer.
She helps women, in their 40's, feel comfortable and confident in their skin by ending the vicious cycle of yo-yo dieting and ending the battle with food and their bodies.
She's out to disrupt the diet industry and stop the cycle for the next generation.
After years of struggling with her own weight issues, body image, and confidence, she decided she was done following all of the fad diets and all the quick fixes the diet industry was promoting. She decided to find out what HER body...
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ultimatebizbuilder's podcastStop the Self Sabotage | Get to the Root Cause | Anti Diet with Melanie SobocinskiIt’s time to end the self sabotage of our own health. While we may have faced adversity and overcome adversity in our lives and with our health, being proactive will serve us in the long run. When our goal is to become the best version of yourself, we should consider part of that action is digging into the root cause of what’s really going on with our health and wellness. In this podcast we’ll discuss: To improve health, we have to stop self sabotaging and embrace an anti diet mindset by ditching t...
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