B For Better Health

When it comes to health, I love getting my sister's side of the story, because it's further proof that no two bodies are the same. What works for me doesn't work for her, and vice versa! Mirna Sabbagh is a mom and has struggled with fluctuating weight growing up, so I'm excited for you guys to hear this episode and adopt new ideas for your lifestyle.

Resources

Follow Mirna on Instagram @mirnasabbagh and check out her transformation here.

Click here for the Beginner's Workout Program.

Ready to be part of our awesome Facebook group? Join B's Workout App today!

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Are you meant to eat before or after a workout? Should you train while intermittent fasting? What can you eat after a late night workout? On today's episode, we discussed what and when to eat to give your gym performance that extra boost. Just remember: there is no right answer, everybody is different! What works for me doesn't necessarily work for you and vice versa.

Read the blog post here.

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If you've always struggled with making and keeping a habit, this episode was tailor made for you! Clinical psychologist Pascale Nakhle tells us what the secrets are to stick to a habit. You'll be glad to know that you're already a master of habits if you are repeatedly doing one thing over and over, such as washing your face in the morning, filling up your car with gas every week, or checking your phone when you wake up. So this is going to be a breeze for you!

Resources

• Click here to listen to episode 16 with Pascale, we talked about how stress can affect your body and where stress stems from. We followed up the conversation on episode 17 on the importance of self care to reduce stress.
• This is a free PDF Guide based on Pascale's tips & questions during the episode.
• Set yourself up for success in 2020 by downloading this free planner.
• Follow Pascale on Instagram @thehummingbird14 or email her at [email protected]

There you have it, the final episode before the year 2020! We talked about intuitive eating with Sophie Bertrand, I told you about the awesome freebie calendar that you can download below, & we discussed how to enjoy the coming weeks without a restrictive mindset! If this episode has brought value to you, share it with a friend, I'm sure they'd love to hear about a different way to approach the holiday season.

Here are the links to some of the things we talked about:

• Get your 2020 Calendar freebie
• Follow Sophie on Instagram @sophieshealthykitchen & check out her website.
• The book recommended by Sophie, Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works.

With the holidays coming up and people traveling left and right, it can be easy to gain back the weight we worked so hard to lose all year. But this episode uncovers the secrets to healthy traveling and how you can maintain your weight while away from home.

Find out what to eat and snack on while you're in flight mode, and some other helpful tips on staying active in the air!

Resources

Don't forget to check out this past episode on healthy travel here.

Get your Calendar freebie for 2020 here!

Check out the blog post for snack secrets.

The recipes I mentioned:

• Choco Blueberry Oatmeal
• Snickers Bites Recipe
• Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins
• Healthy Donut Recipe

Low body confidence is on the rise, so I brought in a specialist to discuss how we can work towards body positivity or better yet, body neutrality! Today's episode features Dr. Sarah Rasmi, a psychologist with a PhD from Canada, who's also on another episode worth checking out "Take Social Media With A Grain Of Salt". I can't get enough of Dr. Sarah's advice and tips, and I know you'll love her too!

Connect with Dr. Sarah Rasmi

https://www.thrive.ae

Dr. Sarah's Instagram account

Thrive Instagram account

Resources:

The link to the episode about handling social media can be found here!

What Is EMS? Electric muscle stimulation is one of the newest workout trends out there, and in this episode we dive into the specifics behind it. Is it a suitable alternative to traditional training? Is it safe? Will it help with weight loss? Find out all that and more, and if there's a question you still need answered, remember to drop me a line!

Learn more about Baraa and her services

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What is body shaming? Are you a victim of it? Or are you using comments that can be triggering an unpleasant feeling in someone else's life without realizing? It's happens often and you might not be aware. This episode is designed to raise awareness and highlight the importance of reconsidering our word choices.

Reference links:

Ep 5: Body image, orthorexia, & holiday advice

Ep 41: How to give better compliments

Ep 42: Should you be counting calories?

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Walking into the gym and not knowing where and how you should start can be overwhelming, I've been there! Should you be doing sessions with a personal trainer or attend fitness classes?

I'll also be answering a bonus question at the end of the episode: should you be doing your cardio before or after your workout?

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Social media can be one emotional rollercoaster! When we get a like, comment, message, or follow, we're on top of the world but as soon as we're hit with a mean comment, unfollow, or comparisons to others, things get messy.

Dr. Sarah Rasmi, is a psychologist with a PhD from Canada and she joins me in this podcast episode to get you started with the tools and advice you need to make it through this labyrinth we call social media.

Connect with Dr. Sarah Rasmi

https://www.thrive.ae

Dr. Sarah's Instagram account

Thrive Instagram account

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