Episode Overview Today, we’re kicking off a special series featuring coaching sessions with women from our audience who have concerns about their health, wellness, and weight over the holiday season. In this episode, Annie talks to Michelle, who finds herself saying 'yes' to sweet treats a little too often, especially with the abundance available around the holidays. Each year, she battles the ‘screw it’ mentality, telling herself she’ll 'start over in January.' Together, Annie and Michelle...

Episode Overview Continuing our holiday coaching series, today we sit down with Andrea from Ottawa who shares a common struggle: the holiday season spiral. While successful with nutrition throughout the year, Andrea finds herself anxious as the holidays approach, knowing she'll have difficulty saying “no” to Halloween candy, party foods, and holiday baked goods. Her story is likely to resonate with many – caught in a cycle of cravings, giving in, feeling guilty, and repeating the pattern day...

Episode Overview In today’s bite-sized episode, we’re exploring a common relationship dilemma: What can you do if your partner’s eating habits are making it tough to stick to your own nutrition goals? Come listen as Annie and Jen share their own struggles with this issue, and learn some practical strategies for handling situations like these. Don’t miss it! And, in case you haven’t noticed, the holidays are quickly approaching! This usually means being surrounded by sweet treats. Learn the...

Episode Overview Halloween is here…which means an abundance of candy and other treats. For those of us with weight loss goals, this time of year can feel like navigating a sugar minefield. But don't worry, friends—we’ve got your back. In today’s reshared episode, we’re sharing four simple but powerful tips to help you enjoy your favorite treats (yes, even candy!) while staying on track with your goals. Don’t miss these pointers for navigating this challenging time of year, so you can move...

Episode Overview The holiday season brings a whirlwind of food-filled celebrations, from Halloween all the way to New Year’s! In today’s episode, we’re here to help you think ahead so you can figure out how to stay on track with your nutrition and wellness goals. Learn simple strategies to approach holiday eating with confidence and ease! Do you know what else helps navigate all the food stress this holiday season? Balance365! Get the structure, support, and guidance you need with our...

Episode Overview Welcome back to another inspiring Balance365 member spotlight! Today, we’re chatting with Balance365 member and superfan, Jennifer. At 51, Jennifer is a powerhouse—she’s a successful business owner of three companies, a cycling enthusiast, and a proud, self-proclaimed cat lady. Since joining Balance365, she’s lost 20lbs and, more importantly, embraced the power of self-compassion. After years of perfectionism, yo-yo dieting, and exercising solely to burn calories, Jennifer...

Episode Overview Last year, we spoke with Jen about her struggle to stick to her strength training goals (episode 294). We explored the common dilemma: "I know what to do, so why am I not doing it?" Now, a year later, we're catching up with Jen to see how her exercise journey has progressed. In this episode, Jen shares the challenges she's faced over the past year and the valuable insights she's gained about herself along the way. Tune in to hear the ups and downs of Jen's fitness journey...

Episode Overview In today's episode, we tackle a question that resonates with many: How do you handle the fear of weight gain after quitting restrictive dieting? For those who've been trapped in the yo-yo diet cycle for years, the prospect of abandoning restrictive eating can be nerve-wracking. Listen to learn how to manage these fears and cultivate a healthier mindset around potential weight gain. Before you hit play, make sure you've grabbed our free guide, "How to Build a Balanced Meal."...

Episode Overview In this episode, we decided to shake things up with some fresh takes straight from our coaching team. In doing so, we’ve uncovered four surprising fat loss mistakes that might be holding you back—ones we hadn’t even thought to share before! Join us as we reveal some previously unexplored patterns that could be sabotaging your progress, and learn how to get back on track toward your goals. Don’t miss this one if you’re serious about lasting fat loss! And, if you’re tired of...

Episode Overview Feeling uncertain about your next steps in your fat loss journey? You're not alone! In today’s Q+A, we give advice to one of our long-time listeners about whether she needs to stick with her current habits and let more time pass or switch things up to accelerate her progress. Join us for our recommended habits to focus on and practical tips to help you stay on track and break through plateaus just like this. Let's get started! One fundamental habit you will hear us talking...

Episode Overview Discover how changing your thoughts can set you up for future success. Inspired by Marshall Goldsmith's insight, "What got you here, won't get you there," we explore the power of mindset shifts in achieving different results. Join us as we highlight four common thoughts that often sabotage women's fat loss goals and provide strategies to effectively manage them. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your thinking for realistic, sustainable changes! Before we start, if you...

Episode Overview Today's question comes from a member in our private Facebook group who asked, "What are your thoughts on set point theory?" This theory suggests that your body naturally strives to maintain a specific, genetically determined weight. As Balance365 coaches who have helped thousands of women around the world reach their behavior change and weight loss goals, we have some interesting perspectives to share on this topic. Come listen! Tired of conflicting nutrition advice and...

Episode Overview Are you undermining your own weight loss journey? If you find yourself perpetually stopping and starting programs, committing but then going off the rails, or only taking action when you feel a surge of motivation and then losing steam and quitting…Then you may be missing what it actually takes to meet your health commitments and achieve weight loss. But we’re here to help! In today’s episode reshare, we’ll help you get clear and honest about what you want. Come listen! ...

Episode Overview Perimenopause and menopause often complicate women's health commitments. A community member recently asked, "How can I lose weight during perimenopause/menopause?" While we've explored this topic in depth in other podcast episodes (linked below), today we'll focus on key habits to help you navigate this challenging phase effectively. Let’s get started! If you want to learn sane and sensible nutrition and behavior change strategies that can carry you through menopause or any...

Episode Overview If you’ve ever asked someone what they’ve eaten to lose weight, or tried copying someone else’s diet in hopes that it would help you reach your own goals, we’ve got some hard-hitting advice for you today. In this podcast episode, Annie opens up about her weight loss strategy and explains why asking her what she ate is the wrong question! Instead, she shares HOW she ate and how these habits led to a 60-pound weight loss. It’s these kinds of actions that can actually help you...

Episode Overview In today’s Q+A episode, we’re diving into a question from our audience: "What do you think about the concept of food noise?" This term has been gaining traction lately, though we’ve mainly referred to it as "food preoccupation" or "food fixation” on this podcast. Regardless of the name, the concept remains the same. Listen in to hear our insights and strategies for managing it! If you want more structure, guidance, and support like this in your weight loss journey, join our...

Episode Overview Curious about intermittent fasting and its impact on fat loss? Internet searches for intermittent fasting peaked in early 2020 but are currently surging again, so we felt it was the perfect time to revisit and re-share this informative episode. Join us as we discuss the science and myths behind intermittent fasting, uncovering some surprising facts and addressing potential concerns. If you are looking for a simpler, more sustainable, and balanced way of eating, grab our free...

Episode Overview Today we’re answering a question from one of our free Facebook Group members. She asked, “do I need to get my cortisol levels ‘in balance’ to lose weight?” Listen to our ‘off-the-cuff’ answer as we get real about the health and wellness industry’s history of pushing bogus hormone-related diet and supplement protocols. We also share what you can actually do if your stress levels are a barrier to you adhering to the habits you need for fat loss. Our life-changing nutrition...

Episode Overview What is “normal eating”? Can you eat like a “normal person” and still lose weight? Our immersion in diet culture has made it difficult to recognize what normal eating behavior even looks like. In this week’s podcast, Jen addresses “normal eating” behaviors, and how you can integrate these behaviors within your own weight loss journey. Come listen to find out what our Balance365 members are doing to eat like normal people while still meeting their weight loss goals! Before...

Episode Overview As we age, many of us notice changes in our bodies and wonder if our struggles with fat loss are just a natural part of getting older. But is that really the case? Today, we answer that question. Despite all the natural shifts and hormonal changes happening in our bodies, the truth is that the key to fat loss comes down to one thing. Tune in to find out what it is! Before we dive into today’s topic, we want you to know that NOW is the perfect time to join the Balance365...

Episode Overview Do you often find yourself reaching for snacks throughout the day? If your snacking habits don’t align with your health goals or personal values, this episode is just for you! Today, we're exploring why snacking can feel so out of control, and sharing three proven strategies to help you cut down on snacking between meals. But before you hit play, do not miss out on joining us and our incredible community of women who are working toward lasting change with simpler and more...

Episode Overview Today, we’re answering a listener's question that many of us can relate to: "How do I stop nighttime snacking? I do great all day, but when 8 PM hits, it's a non-stop munchfest until bed." In this episode we uncover the root causes of this common habit and discuss how shifting your nutrition choices earlier in the day can help set you up for success. If this episode strikes a chord, you need our Balanced Meal Guide. Learn how to create meals that will leave you feeling full...

Episode Overview Today's episode tackles a challenging aspect of many weight loss journeys: staying consistent when the scale stops moving. It’s understandable you lose motivation when you feel your progress starting to stall; Jen and Annie have both been there—experiencing periods when their weight simply didn't change, or even increased. Today, you’ll learn how to shift your perspective on these challenging moments and keep moving forward, even when the scale stops moving. Join us as we...