The Live Diet-Free podcast

You may remember today's guest from episode 81 and today Jenny is back to give us an update on her life and progress in the year since that interview came out. / Spoiler alert, she's still 12/10 committed to her goals, connected to her Why, and making progress the 2020 version of herself couldn't even fathom.

I can't wait for you to be inspired by what's possible for you when you commit to a health-focused lifestyle without an end date.

If you have weight or body image related experiences from your childhood - like your mom bringing you to WW meetings at 12 years old - that are still impacting you now, this episode will help you use that adversity it to fuel the changes you want to make and person you want to become .

I'm reviewing Mastering Resilience, by Lorry Leigh Belhumeur, and sharing the steps you can take to not only heal yourself but ensure that you break the cycle of self-loathing for the next generation.

As a result of doing the work to master resilience, both you - and your kids - will recognize the inherent value you have just for existing, regardless of what your body looks like.

I know we all want our progress to be fast, easy, and predictable.

But it's just not.

Every single one of us works through 4 phases of progress, some of which are much more trying than others.

I'm breaking them all down in this episode to help normalize exactly what it looks like to make progress that lasts.

Many of us feel like connecting with friends is a luxury we just don't have time for.

But did you know that a lack of social connection can be incredibly detrimental to our health?!

You are going to love my conversation with Dr. Heather Hausenblas where we dive into the impact of relationships on our mental and physical health (some of the research is going to blow your mind!), as well as offer actionable tips for fostering connections in the midst of our busy lives.

Errin came to EA Coaching after years of trying to lose weight on her own, "doing everything backwards," as she said.

She was exhausted from restricting her food, doing tons of cardio, and the yo yo of seeing the scale drop, only to climb right back up.

She considered just giving up and accepting that she could never be successful at losing weight but then decided to ask for help, instead.

As a leader at work, she realized she was always preaching to her team the importance of leaning on & learning from others - and it could apply here, too.

Now Errin is a successful graduate of our Gone For Good program & is here to share her lessons to inspire you to ask for the help you need, in this - or any - area of your life.

Setbacks, sucky moments, and times you feel like you get off-track with your weight loss goals are inevitable.

While there's no point in trying to avoid them, it IS important to learn how to handle them so they stop being so disruptive to your life. In part 2 of this 2part episode reviewing That Sucked, Now What? by Dr. Neeta Bhushan, we're talking all all your "Bounce factor," how to train yourself to become more resilient in the face of challenges, and the stages of turning your rock bottom moments into the catalyst for change.

Setbacks, sucky moments, and times you feel like you get off-track with your weight loss goals are inevitable.

While there's no point in trying to avoid them, it IS important to learn how to handle them so they stop being so disruptive to your life. In part 1 of this 2part episode reviewing That Sucked, Now What? by Dr. Neeta Bhushan, we're talking all all about the normal reactions to setbacks and now to learn to better self-regulate your emotions to pick yourself up faster.

Have you ever said something like, "I'm a sugar addict," or, "I just can't control myself around _____."?

You're not alone. But those things don't have to continue to be how you see yourself.

It's possible to improve your relationship with food and learn how to trust yourself, even around your "triggers."

In this episode I'm walking you through the 3 step process to help you do exactly that.

Fellow American Nutrition Coach Living Abroad in Europe, Gillian Bennett, and I initially sat down to talk about navigating transitions like an overseas move while continuing to prioritize your nutrition, and, instead, realized just how aligned are our philosophies on just about everything!

So here you're getting a mashup of our thoughts on what it's like to live in a foreign country, how to make decisions based on your core values, and what we think builds lasting confidence.

Give it a listen and definitely check out Gillian's links below!

After reaching her "rock bottom" moment last summer, Natalee knew another short-term diet that would just lead to gaining the weight back was NOT the answer.

Over the last 6 months, lost over 20 pounds, learned how to navigate food-centric family events, and, together with her fiance, has made health a cornerstone of their future together.

Learn how Natalee has learned to take ownership of her results, to leverage the power of 1:1 coaching, and what advice she has for other women who may be experiencing their own "rock bottom."

Today I'm joined by Miranda Alcaraz, mom of 3, wife, owner of Street Parking, and former Crossfit Games athlete.

We cover a lot of topics from how your self concept will change as you get used to being physically uncomfortable in your workouts, how to develop the skill of consistency, and learning to focus on what you can control when it comes to your health and fitness.

Should I track on vacation or no? If I eat whatever I want on Thanksgiving, am I going to ruin all my progress? If I'm craving something, should I have it or a healthier swap? How do I know if I should take a rest day or push thru? When should I say "no" to a food pusher and when is it easier to just give in?
I see all of these questions so often and although we want there to be  black-and-white answer, the truth is, it depends.
I'm giving you 4 questions to ask yourself to make decisions for yourself based on your individual circumstances and not the loud opinions of people on the internet.

There's nothing more frustrating than a weight loss plateau, especially when you feel like you're still doing all the things but what used to work just...isn't, anymore!
I'm joined by EA Coaching's resident dietitian, Lauren Moss, to help you get to the bottom of your weight loss plateau and figure out what to do next.
We cover getting back to basics, hormones, menopause, "starvation mode" and whether you should drop calories or start a reverse diet.
I know you'll get a ton from this episode!

What would you try if you believed that you would succeed?
For Brenda, it's losing 20 pounds, dropping 2 clothing sizes, and, oh ya, a 100 mile gravel bike ride!
In today's client spotlight episode, Brenda shares her tips for building confidence, consistency, and an attitude of, "why not try?"
I know you'll be inspired by everything she has to say - and even more so when she drops her age at the end!

We all know that reaching any goal requires changing what we do day-to-day but how to do that is easier said than done.
Until now.
I'm reviewing How to Change by Katy Milkman and sharing with you 7 tips that will help you make the necessary changes to reach your goals.
The last one is SO important.

If you've ever been happy and proud that you reached an important weight loss goal, only to feel like the weight starts piling back on immediately after, today's episode is for you.
You are absolutely not alone and there's nothing wrong with you if this has happened. It also doesn't mean you're doomed and will never be able to lose weight and keep it off.
Tune in to find out what this really means and how to reframe it in a way that feels much less crappy and empowers you to do what you need to get yourself back to where you want to be - for good.

Maybe you've heard the term "emotional intelligence" before but it might feel too abstract to be useful.
This week I'm joined by EI Educator, Ashley Valliere, who's teaching us what EI even is, why we need it, and sharing practical tips to work on developing it.
We even dive into how EI can help you overcome emotional eating!

In Ashley’s 15 year journey working with people (as a personal fitness trainer, massage therapist, and now completing her Bodynamic muscular psychotherapy program) she noticed some peculiar things with her clients over the years. Most notably emotional outbursts in sessions (anger, sadness, shame ect); as well, she took a special interest in people's posture and body language. These curiosities began a decade long search for the missing link between brain and body. Her specialities are in decoding the body, learning how to navigate how it communicates and emotional intelligence.

You can find her:
IG: @theashval
Tiktok @theasval
youtube @theashval

Rachel has always been fit and competitive. But after having twins via IVF 9 years ago, she found herself feeling like she'd lost part of her identity.
Instead of trying to get back to feeling her best on her own, she joined EA Coaching and worked with Coach Emilia.
She's now feeling like herself again (and lost some weight even though that wasn't her focus) and she's sharing her biggest takeaways and changes with us today.
Learn how planning ahead has helped her take rest days guilt-free and capitalize on her son's practice time, and how she's removed the deadline from her goals.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

We'd all like to be more productive, right? To have more to show for our efforts and less time and energy wasted?
Then you're in the right place. Today I'm reviewing Smarter, Faster, Better by Charles Duhigg and I guarantee you'll walk away with a brand new outlook on motivation, goal setting, and more.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

If you've been considering doing a 75 Hard (or Soft), listen to this episode first.
I'm debunking what it actually it is, who is most likely to be successful with it, and how to know if it's likely to create more harm than good for your long-term success.

In a sea of 7-day cleanses & 21-day fixes, it's easy to get hyper focused on quick results.
The problem, as I'm sure you've learned, is that those results NEVER last!
EA Coaching Head Coach, Meg Davis, joins us today to talk about the benefits of long-term support when it comes to losing weight & keeping it off.
Learn how the coaching relationship evolves over time and leads to incredibly breakthroughs & growth you might never expect.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Trigger warning: Today's episode contains conversations about grief and loss of a spouse.
When Jen found herself suddenly widowed at 48, instead of turning to food and alcohol for comfort, she became more committed than ever to changing her life to be her healthiest for her kids.
In working with Coach Meg for the last several months, she's done exactly that.
While the almost 40# and more than 30" she's lost are impressive, it's her vulnerability and the mental progress she's made that you'll be the most blown away by.
Be prepared to listen to this powerful episode more than once.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

It's January 2nd and motivation to make changes, lose weight, and improve your health are at an all-time high...
But they are EVERY year, and the change rarely last.
In this week's episode, I'm breaking down the 3 C's that most women need to address in order to make this year different: commitment, confidence, and consistency.
Take a deep dive with me into the 3 layers of the Gone For Good framework that will help you make all 3 of those C's your superpowers this year.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Meet EA Coaching's newest coach, Sandi!
From her PhD in clinical psychology to losing 60 pounds after having 2 kids, to finding a community at her local YMCA &  becoming a group fitness instructor just to challenge her introverted self, to now co-owning a fitness studio and working with us, I know everyone listening will find something in to relate to with Coach Sandi about & will be inspired to here how she's lived her own fit journey & now helps other moms do the same.
To work with Coach Sandi, visit www.estheravant.com/coaching and request her in your intake form!

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Ever wake up, get on the scale, hate what you see, and then take your frustration out on your family?
You're not alone.
Remy was a daily weigher, sometimes twice-a-day, up until starting to work with Coach Meg.
Now? She hasn't been on it in months and doesn't care because she loves how she's looking and feeling!
Imagine how freeing that must be?!
She's sharing exactly how she got herself here, including the day-to-day habits that have helped her change her body AND her mindset, so that you can do the same.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Ever feel like the Universe is conspiring against you and making it damn near impossible for you to succeed?
You're not alone.
In today's review of Surrounded By Setbacks by Thomas Erikson, we're talking about how to put yourself in a position to succeed *despite* setbacks.
Topics include taking responsibility, reframing how you think about setbacks, phases of development, and the 8 contributors to failure (and solutions for them).

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

I polled my online communities for their biggest holiday excuses and we're busting them all in this episode!
From the overwhelming number of opportunities to overindulge, to not knowing how to say no, to feeling like you should treat yo'self, to traditions all revolving around food, this episode is sure to cover some of your biggest holiday challenges, as well.
Listen and learn how to make this holiday season different.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

If you do any sort of traveling for work or pleasure and feel like it always disrupts your routine and consistency, you need this episode.
Our incredible client, Kerri, from episode 86, is back and we're diving into exactly how she's lost 45+ pounds over the last 15 months while navigating work trips multiple times per month.
Coach Meg joins us, too, to share her best tips to help you create incredible results for yourself.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Curious what maintenance is like?
Foundations grad, Christine, is here to share her experience maintaining a 25# weight loss over the last year.
Learn what's changed in her life and how she sees herself that she credits with her success.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Do you have a vision for your future or are you too busy putting out fires to give any thought to where you want to be in a few years?
Most of us don't give the question of who we want our Future Selves to be and it's time we changed that.
Not having a connection to what we want in the future all but guarantees we'll get more of the same.
If you're ready to Be Your Future Self Now and learn the science of intentional transformation, this review of the book by Dr. Benjamin Hardy will help you do just that.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

You've probably heard that in time, you'll be able to make healthy choices on autopilot - but what does that really mean?
Will it ever actually be effortless to say no to temptations or get up when your alarm goes off?
This episode is all about how to *think* like a healthy person and what it really means to make those choices more automatically. (It's not what you think).

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Have you been telling yourself that since you turned 50 (or 40, or 30!), it's just too hard to lose weight?
What used to work doesn't anymore and your doctor's told you this is just what it's like to be a menopausal woman.
Today's guests are here to prove otherwise. I'm joined by FOUR of our clients who are in their mid 50s to early 70s and have successfully lost weight and kept it off.
I know you'll be so inspired to hear their stories and learn exactly what has helped them be so successful.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Meet Martha: She felt like she'd tried all the diets out there and didn't know if there was any hope to lose weight.
Then she started thinking about how helpful it was to have a coach when she was a softball player and signed up for 1:1 coaching.
Now 3 months later she's lost almost 20# and 20" and the positive effects of taking back control of her health and believing in herself, again, have trickled into all areas of her life.
Don't miss Martha's words of wisdom about how to turn coaching into a lifelong change to your lifestyle.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Ya know that whole belief that if you're not on the brink of exhaustion or a mental breakdown, you must not be doing enough?

Or that if you're not totally miserable while you're losing weight, you must not be trying hard enough?

Let's put an end to those.

In this review of Effortless, by Greg McKeown, I'm sharing with you his process for doing just that by changing how we think, what we do, and the results we get.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

You probably don't even realize how many diet "rules" you believe - and try to follow - that aren't serving you and you need to ditch.
You're also probably missing opportunities to create your own "rules" that would make it easier to reach your goals.
This episode will help you learn which rules to ditch, which to keep, and how to trust yourself to know the difference in the future.
Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Our fave RD, Lauren, is back to educate us on a couple of really hot button topics in the nutrition world: gut health and inflammation.
Learn what these terms actually mean, signs & symptoms that suggest an issue, what what to do about them.
I guarantee this episode will answer a ton of questions you didn't even know you had and will help you avoid social media "professionals" making dubious claims about them.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

"Maybe this is just middle age."
That thought crossed Andrea's mind as she felt her former identity as an athlete slipping further and further away.
But she wasn't willing to accept that this is how it had to be. Inspired by Coach Meg, who's a couple years older, she decided to get help getting back to feeling like herself again.
Learn how Andrea started being more purposeful with her time, started shaping her life to reflect her values, and developed the confidence to KNOW she will be successful in any area she decides to tackle.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

The advice to reduce stress in your life probably feels damn near impossible.
You can't give your kids away, you can't quit your job, it doesn't seem like there's anyway to cut down on your stressors and it feels really defeating.
In this book review of The Upside of Stress, you'll learn why the key isn't to eliminate stress, but to change how you think about and respond to it.
And that's exactly what I'm going to show you how to do.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

"I just need to be more consistent. I know what to do, I just need to do it."

These are some of the most useless thoughts you can possible have. They're keeping you stuck in a perpetual cycle of thinking you just need to try harder, have more willpower, be more motivated, and it's just not true.

Consistency is THE most important thing when it comes to reaching your weight loss - or any - goal. This week's episode is all about helping you figure out *why* you're not consistent and offering you a handful of our tried and true tips for becoming more so.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Coach Meg is back and we're talking all about exercise: how your all-or-nothing mentality is either preventing you from starting in the first place or has left you terrified of rest days, and how to find your happy medium. / We're sharing our personal experiences, red flags to look out for, and how to develop the mindset of a truly healthy person who has an identity outside of the gym or Peloton.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Meet Angie: She's 48, married with 2 teenagers and a demanding full-time job.
She didn't really notice the weight creeping on over the course of a few years until she found herself staring at a number on the scale she never thought she'd see.
That was the moment she decided to enlist help getting back to a healthier, happier, and more confident version of herself.
Learn about the goals Angie exceeded during her 1:1 coaching and most impactful lessons she wants to share to help you do the same.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

You wouldn't believe how much I overthought the blurb for this episode!
Here's the deal: we (almost) all overthink. Most of us know that it's not serving us or having any sort of positive outcome but we don't know how to stop.
Now you will. In this episode, I'm reviewing Jon Acuff's book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking.
Give it a listen and tag me on IG @esther.avant if you're going to take on the 30-day challenge I give you at the end!

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Want to lose weight but just don't think tracking calories/macros is for you?
Good news: it's not the only way!
Tune into this week's episode to learn a handful of actionable tips to help you start to lose weight without tracking anything!

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Think your hormones are to blame for your lack of progress?
Functional Nutritionist, Christine MacCarroll, is here to clear the air on the "Big Dog" hormones we should be paying the most attention to, how to know if we have an imbalance with them, and what to do about it.
You may be surprised by some of what you hear and you'll also be empowered to focus on what you can control in order to balance your hormones and reach your goals.

Meet Melinda: Think turning 50 (or 40!) means having to accept you'll just never again be happy with how your body looks and feels?
Think again. Melinda is 57 and currently maintaining a lower weight & body fat than she's seen in decades, plus an incredibly impressive VO2max that confirms she is actually the athlete she's always identified as.
Learn all about Melissa's pivotal moment that prompted her to join Foundations, the progress she's made, lessons she's learned, and what her transition to maintenance has been like.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

It's time to learn how to stop falling "off track" and struggling to get back on.
I think you'll be surprised by some of the suggestions I share but I guarantee, if you implement them, they're going to make a world of difference.

EA Head Coach, Meg, is back and we're talking about all the things we've learned from our combined ~30 years of consistently exercising. Learn about the evolution of our fitness, how we've found balance & happiness through our workouts, some hard truths we've learned along the way, and how to start identifying as a fit & healthy person, yourself.

Meet Michelle: In December 2021, she was in a really low place. Between the pandemic and a major change to her work schedule, she'd gotten out of a lot of habits that helped her feel like herself.

After some reflection, she identified 3 areas she could take control of in order to prioritize her health & happiness.

She's now tackled all of them and I can't wait for you to hear her inspiring story of taking ownership and changing her life for the better.

Ever start something, get distracted and move onto something else, and 30 mins later wonder how you ended up doing what you're doing and why the original thing never got finished?

Ya, me too. 

Which is why we all need this review of Indistractable, by Nir Eyal.

This episode is summarizing why we really get distracted and what to do about it so we can start getting some traction toward our goals.

Tracking calories/macros is an incredibly useful tool that is very often misunderstood and done in a way that doesn't help you make the most of it.

Today I'm giving you all the recommendations for getting started and learning as much as possible from it.

Our favorite registered dietitian, Lauren, is here with us again.  In addition to being a part of the EA Coaching team, she is also a single mom to her son and works full-time in a clinical setting.

Body composition can seem pretty confusing when you’re starting out on your weight loss journey.

There are a lot of different metrics out there, but when it comes down to it, the goals and priorities that mean the most are based on regular, everyday things like wanting to feel comfortable in our clothes or being able to go shopping and not end up in tears in the dressing room. We want to make it to the end of the day, playing with our kids and not yelling at them because we're tired and achy and sore and irritable. We want to have the energy to get through our workday. We want to enjoy our lives.

If your goal, like most of us, is to look and feel good and move without pain and have energy, then that's not really riding on a specific number.

It’s also why we talk so much about non-scale victories.  Maybe you’ve experienced a period of time where you aren’t seeing results on the scale, but you know that your clothes fit better.

This is what body re-composition is all about. It means changing the ratio of lean mass to fat mass in your body.

In this episode, Lauren and I discuss the approach to weight loss that emphasizes the importance of not only losing fat, but also gaining muscle.

We also touch on how changes in your body composition look differently at different stages of your weight loss journey, non-scale methods of tracking your progress and common myths and misconceptions about body composition.

Meet Kerri: Prior to coaching, losing weight felt like the one area in which she just couldn't figure out how to be successful.

Now? She's down over 30 pounds and 40 inches, has her confidence back, and knows there's nothing she can't do.

Learn how she navigates a travel-based job, single parenting a teenage daughter, and enjoying the hell out of her life *while* reaching her weight loss goals.

If you're like the 87 million people who've taken personality quizzes on Facebook, you're probably at least a little bit interested in what your personality says about you.

But did you know you can actually *change* your personality? It's not just an innate thing that shapes who you are but something shaped by who you decide to be!

In this 2 part series, I'm sharing with you everything I learned from Personality Isn't Permanent, by Benjamin Harvey

If you're like the 87 million people who've taken personality quizzes on Facebook, you're probably at least a little bit interested in what your personality says about you.

But did you know you can actually *change* your personality? It's not just an innate thing that shapes who you are but something shaped by who you decide to be!

In this 2 part series, I'm sharing with you everything I learned from Personality Isn't Permanent, by Benjamin Harvey

You might think it's just you but literally ALL of us have experienced the disappointment of feeling like we're working really hard toward our goals, only to have the scale suggest otherwise.

Whether you're in your first couple weeks of trying to lose weight, are solidly in the "grind", or are in the home stretch, this episode is full of important reminders of how and why to stay the course even when your results aren't coming as quickly as you'd like.

On this special Mother's Day episode I'm joined by coaches Emilia and Lauren - both of whom are incredibly single moms to young kids. / They're sharing their best tips for raising healthy & happy kids while remaining healthy and happy mamas! / I know you'll learn a ton from these inspiring women.

Meet Jenny: As a working mom of a toddler, she had every reason to not make herself and her weight loss goals a priority. Except instead of living in the land of excuses, she instead decided she was 12/10 committed to finding a way.

Now she's down 60 pounds and has completely transformed her relationship with food & her body, sets an amazing example for her daughter, and is the most confident version of herself yet!

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

I bet you'd tell me you're really good at starting things but finishing them? Not so much.
From half-complete crafts to meticulously-planned-but-ditched-one-week-in workout plans, to diets, most of us are much better at starting than we are finishing.
In our second book review episode, I'm sharing with you lessons from Finish: Give Yourself The Gift Of Done by Jon Acuff so that you can start following through and actually reaching your goals.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

I’m sure you know that sleep and stress management are important but do you know just *how* important?

You will after this episode with Sleep Science Coach, Tanessa Shears.

We’re talking brain fog, the importance of sleep & stress management, and getting some tips for improving those things.

Tanessa is also a Kinesiologist, health consultant and host of the Becoming Limitless Podcast.

She helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses by optimizing their health, focus & productivity with science and biohacking.

Tanessa works closely with business owners to implement effective sleep, nutrition, movement and out of the box stress management strategies so they can eliminate brain fog and wake up feeling well rested, energized and focused.

She optimizes the performance capacity of your body & brain using a combination of wearable technology & coaching so you can produce more impactful work output and scale your business faster.

Most women have incredible strengths in their work lives that they're under-utilizing in their personal lives.

In this episode, I'm interviewing leadership development coach, Liz St. Jean, about how to identify the strengths that help you be successful at work and how to leverage those assets when it comes to other areas of your life, like losing weight.

Liz works with mid-career professionals and specializes helping experts have a powerful impact within their organizations and advance their careers.

Her vision is that everyone should feel excited, motivated and proud of the work they do. Everyone deserves to have a meaningful career making an impact on the world around them. She's all about helping you feel energized, motivated and confident, so you can have it all: meaningful career and peaceful life.

Connect with Liz:

Tired of losing your cool with your kids? Then you need today's episode with Parenting Coach, Katie Dalbey.

We’re talking about self-care and regulating our own emotions as parents - the intersection between how we are doing as a person and how we are showing up as a parent.

I had a lot of lightbulb moments about how these parenting lessons apply to our personal goals, too.

Connect with Katie:

If you have young kids, there's a pretty good chance you spend a good chunk of your evening hours getting them to bed, potentially laying in their dark room for hours until they fall asleep and you can crawl your way to safety.

No wonder we feel like we have so little time to ourselves!

Today's guest, Jessica Berk, is a toddler sleep coach who is sharing with us 3 easy ways that moms can add time into their day by speeding up kids' bedtime.

She's spent the last 7 years perfecting a foolproof framework, the REST Method™, to turn toddlers into independent sleepers and has helped thousands of families with even the most strong-willed kids get them to bed happily before 8pm and sleeping through the night - no wake ups.

When you want to lose weight, it can be hard to figure out how to dress your body, from nothing fitting but not wanting to buy bigger clothes, to losing weight but not wanting to buy new clothes until you reach your goal.

In this episode, I'm interviewing Personal Stylist, Elysha Lenkin, and asking her all your most pressing fashion related questions!

Elysha helps women express themselves through fashion so they look current, feel confident and stay true to themselves. Since the 90s she’s been styling women of all shapes, sizes and ages on commercial shoots in NYC including Carrie Underwood, Tina Fey and Serena Williams.

Elimination diets are a tricky topic because one one hand, they can be incredibly useful for certain populations. On the other hand, they can be unnecessarily restrictive and potentially problematic for others.
Join EA Coaching Registered Dietitian, Lauren Moss, as we discuss define elimination diets, when and where they're appropriate, and how to use them as another tool in your tool box.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

From needing to go "low and slow" to merging both science & art, to getting distracted by shiny objects, there are a lot more similarities between cooking and weight loss than you might think.
Learn how my newfound chicken cooking skills inspired this episode & will help you get better results both with your weight loss and your cooking!

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Meet Vicki: Between menopause and the pandemic, this mom of active kids and executive director of a non-profit found herself struggling with her mental and physical health.
Instead of suffering alone, she reached out for help and took back control.
She stopped putting herself and her needs on the back burner and as a result, she's changed everything for herself.
Give this episode a listen to learn how you can do the same.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

Do you remember how old you were when you started your first diet? Have you thought about how decades of dieting is affecting you, your ability to lose weight - and your kids - now?
This episode dives into all things body image and how to overcome your own issues while ensuring your kids don't develop them in the process.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

If ever you've noticed yourself stuck in a negative emotional spiral inside your head, today's episode is for your.
In our first ever book review episode, I'm sharing with you my takeaways from "Chatter. The Voice in Our Head and How To Harness It" by Ethan Kross.
These tools are ones you can start implementing right away that will help not just with your own mental chatter, but help you be a better support person for your loved ones.

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If you're trying to lose weight, odds are you've been stressing over at least one (if not all) of the 10 topics in today's episode.
I'm sharing with you why they're not worth the mental energy, and what to focus your attention on, instead.

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Meet Kathy & Marianne: Friends of more than 2 decades who lost more than 70 pounds and 50 inches last year.
Working with us wasn't their first weight loss rodeo but it'll be their last.
Both have overcome their own personal challenges to lose this weight FOR GOOD, from managing weekend trips to exercise restrictions.
I know you'll be so inspired by this episode and the fact that it's never too late to take back control of your health.

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If you're in a relationship, you're probably in one of a few situations: you both want to lose weight or improve your health, you *want* him to want to but he doesn't, or you feel like he's actively opposed to your efforts to change.
This week's episode will help you navigate all three of these dynamics with actionable tips from me and a handful of our clients.

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To get results that others won't, you have to put in effort that others won't.
But what IS that effort?!
It's not what you think but after this episode, you'll know exactly what to start focusing your energy.

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Happy Valentine's Day!
Whether you love it or hate it, today was the perfect day for me to talk about self-love.
Give this one a listen - even if you think it's too woo-woo or you aren't sure what self-love even means.
Start implementing some of these today and I guarantee that the rest of your life will start to feel better & easier.

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Meet Steph: She wears many hats: teacher in a respiratory therapy program, wife, mom of 2, living on a farm. She came to us because she was tired of putting herself last. She wanted to learn how to show up for herself everyday and start becoming the best version of herself.
She wanted help seeing the patterns that were keeping her stuck and developing the skills to overcome them.
She's done that and then some. Listen to Steph share her story and get ready to take some action of your own!

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Part 3/3 of our Meet Our Coaches series: Lauren. Coach Lauren is a mom of 1 boy, Registered Dietician, and EA Coaching Foundations & Club coach. Tune in to get to know her and the advice she has to help you reach your goals.

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Part 2/3 of our Meet Our Coaches series: Amber. Coach Amber is a mom of 2 girls (1 newborn), has a degree in Health Science, and EA Coaching 1:1 & Club coach. Tune in to get to know her and the advice she has to help you reach your goals.

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Part 1/3 of our Meet Our Coaches series: Emilia. Coach Emilia is a mom of 2 girls, head coach at F45, and EA Coaching 1:1 & Club coach. Tune in to get to know her and the advice she has to help you reach your goals.

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Meet Denise: At 57, she's maintaining a 35# weight loss, a newfound mental strength and belief in herself that she can achieve any goal as long as she's committed and asks for the help she needs.
Give this episode a listen and be prepared to be inspired into action to change your own life.

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In this episode I'm teaching you about 2 new tools to have in your weight loss tool belt: diet breaks & reverse dieting.
Listen to find out what they are and how to use them to help you succeed long-term while also enjoying the weight loss process.

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If you're a mom and you've ever dribbled a little pee at an inopportune time, you need this episode.
Coach Vanessa is back and teaching us all about the pelvic floor: what it is, why you should care about it, signs of dysfunction, and what to do about them.

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Meet Brooke: I know you'll be able to relate to her story of losing a significant amount of weight before having kids but finding herself in a different position after having little ones.
She was a self-proclaimed "serial diet switcher" who was stuck in the 10-15 pound yo-yo for years.
She came to EA Coaching after turning 40 and deciding that it was time to break that cycle.
Listen to her wins having now completed 12-weeks of 1:1 coaching and as she shares her insights and lessons learned.

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I can't believe it's been a full year of podcasting! This has been so much more fun than I was expecting and I wanted to share some of my takeaways with you - they're actually really applicable to you reaching your goals, too!

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It's the Monday after Thanksgiving & if you ate too much or let the whole weekend turn into a feeding frenzy, it's ok.
Today's episode will lay out everything you need to do to start the week off on the right foot - and to get yourself back on track after any setback!

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If you have any sort of injury, limitation, or nagging "that doesn't feel right", today's episode is for you.
I'm joined by EA Coaching Exercise Programmer, Rachel Cuninghame, who is a PhD abd in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences.
We're talking all about how to mentally and physically manage injuries & limitations, whether short-term or ones you'll be dealing with for life.

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We still have 6+ weeks left in the year but a lot of us are tempted to just throw in the towel, eat and drink ourselves into next year, and leave our Future Selves to pick up the pieces.
If this is how you're feeling, you're in good company - but it doesn't have to be this way.
This episode will help you shift your perspective on how you're thinking about the holidays so you can live your best life.

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Meet Lindsay: She's lost over 100 pounds this year and a mindblowing number of inches.
But her victories aren't just numerical. She's transformed her life in under a year by becoming a master of the Big Rocks.
Listen as Lindsay shares her biggest lessons and advice for anyone who might be at their highest weight like she was last year.

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In this follow-up to episode #7 about the weight loss "big rocks", I'm sharing with you what we at EA Coaching call the "intangibles."
These are the non-numerical skills and habits that will help you maintain your weight long after you've stopped tracking your food.
They take time to master and the best time to practice is while you're still working on losing the weight.
Tune in to find out what they are and how to start incorporating them into your weekly focus.

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No matter how long it takes you to lose weight, you'll very most likely have many more years of maintenance ahead of you.
And yet, we spend very little time thinking about whether what we're doing to lose weight actually feels maintainable or how to navigate the transition from one to the other.
This episode pulls back the curtain on how we approach the shift with clients and how much (or little) is actually different when you reach your goal weight.

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You've got a lot on your plate. Between working full-time, parenting, trying to make time for your SO, it can feel damn near impossible to find the time and energy for YOU.
At the end of the day, though, those responsibilities aren't going anywhere and you deserve to be a priority in your own life.
Today's episode will help you find the time and willingness to do that (and motivation isn't needed)!

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Meet Patty: We started working together right before the pandemic changed everything.
Despite it, she hit her first weight loss goal, then her second, started doing monthly 5ks, transitioned out of tracking, and now at 55, is maintaining a lower weight than she's seen in decades (actually still losing a bit!)
I can't wait for you to hear her story!

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Ever feel like literally everyone else is losing weight faster & more easily than you are?
They're not! You're just looking thru a lens that has you fixating on the rapid weight loss you see all over social media, which is NOT most women's experience (nor is it usually healthy or long-lasting!)
This week's episode is all about normalizing "slow" weight loss and why it's actually *better* than losing faster.

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If you've tried tracking your food before and hate it or think it doesn't work, or you're currently tracking but resent it and think it's hard and time consuming, you need this week's episode.
I'm debunking the most common food tracking grievances and helping you reframe the experience as one that has the potential to change your life and relationship with food for the better.

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