When it comes to fat loss, there are many reasons women find themselves stuck. Fear of failure, overwhelmed by information, and self-sabotage are just a few.

All of these issues can be solved with the ONE THING we’re talking about in our podcast today. Join us for this simple, short episode to find out exactly what it is and if it’s the missing piece to your own fat loss puzzle.

But before you go, we have an announcement! Our long-time listeners will be ecstatic because after a four-year hiatus, our Power Bowl Challenge IS BACK! Join us for a chance to discover mouth-watering recipes, connect with the community, and learn how to create delicious balanced bowls that will keep you full and fueled for hours! Don't hesitate – register now to secure your spot!

Key Points

• Where women get stuck most often
• The one key thing they’re missing in their fat loss journey

• Episode 262: Q+A – I’m Doing Everything But Still Not Losing Weight
• Episode 201: You Want Weight Loss, But Can’t Get Results. Here’s Why.
• Episode 135: You Know What To Do… Why Don’t You Do It?

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Your partner has a profound impact on your behavior change journey, whether you're dating, married, cohabiting, or living apart. We understand you want to be seen, heard, and supported. Unfortunately, body and weight shame, as well as repeated failed attempts to make change, can create challenges when it comes to communicating your needs to your partner.

As a result, many women feel alone in their pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. But you don't have to do it alone. We know from personal and professional experience that these conversations can feel vulnerable, but in today's episode, we'll provide you with practical tips to help encourage and strengthen your connection with your partner.

As you prepare to listen to this episode, we have exciting news to share! Our highly-anticipated Power Bowl Challenge is just around the corner! In a few weeks, you'll have the chance to explore new recipes, meet like-minded people, and learn how to create delicious, high-protein, high-fiber meals that will satisfy your hunger and help you stay on track with your health goals! Don't miss out – sign up today!

Key Points

• The benefits of sharing your goals with your partner
• Why it’s important to get clear on what you want/need
• What to consider when asking for support
• How to communicate effectively with your partner

• Episode 174: How Weight Loss Can Impact Marriage And Partnerships
• Episode 216: How To Ask For What You Need Without Apology (Reshare)

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You want weight loss, fast. And we’re not here today to criticize that. No one truly desires slow results, we get it. So let’s instead talk about the trade-offs of fast weight loss, and how to mitigate the associated risks.

Before you dive into this episode, we want you to know we’re hosting our always-popular Power Bowl Challenge in just a few weeks! Not only will you get some amazing recipes and make some new friends, but you’ll also learn how simple it can be to put together high-protein, high-fiber, super-satisfying meals to help you reach your goals! Register right here.

Key Points

• The four questions you need to ask yourself when pursuing weight loss
• The consequences of rapid weight loss
• How to physically and psychologically navigate weight loss safely

• Bill Campbell, PhD on Instagram

• Episode 224: Q+A – Dining Out Tips, Weight Loss Without Restriction, and the Optimal Number of Healthy Habits to Build at a Time
• Episode 201: You Want Weight Loss, But Can’t Get Results. Here’s Why.

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Vienna Pharaon joins us today on the podcast to celebrate the release of her new book, The Origins of You. We discuss how our family of origin shapes who we are, five wounds people may struggle with, and discuss body image and appearance-related shame.

If you love what you hear today, don’t forget we’re opening our doors for coaching in May! Get your name on the waitlist now! You’ll get access to spots 24 hours before we open to the public and we’ll waive your enrollment fee.

• How unhealed pain from childhood shapes us as adults
• The five wounds that people can struggle with
• The dysfunction patterns that come from unresolved wounds

• The Origins of You by Vienna Pharaon

• Episode 29: A Therapist’s Advice on Asking For What You Need
• Episode 174: How Weight Loss Can Impact Marriage And Partnerships
• Episode 160: When You Feel Triggered By Your Partner’s Diet Or Weight Loss

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Happy Wednesday! We’re back today with a great question from a member in the Balance365 community. She asks, “How do you actually love, or at least accept where you’re at, while trying to improve?”

Women have been asking us this question for as long as Balance365 has been in existence. While it may feel like you have to choose one or the other, we offer a third option: working on self-love and change… together!

If you loved this Q+A, don’t forget to join us in our free Facebook group!

• Why we think body acceptance and weight loss goals cannot exist together
• Why we think self-love and change *must* exist together for long-term success
• How to approach your weight loss journey from a place of self-acceptance

• Episode 137: Member Spotlight: How Megan Lost 45lbs With Balanced Nutrition + Self Care
• Episode 189: How Muryn Lost 30 lbs And Built Her Best Life

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“I can keep commitments to people I care about, but I struggle to do the same for myself.”

We hear this from so many of our new Balance365 members. That’s why, in this short but powerful episode, we’re going to get to the heart of the issue of why you lack follow through. This episode has the power to shift everything you know about one of the most important relationships you will ever have: the one you have with yourself. Don’t miss it!

• Identifying what you need in a trusting relationship
• Why these same principles apply to the relationship you have with yourself
• How to repair trust in yourself

• Episode 249: What is Self-Trust and Why Is It Important?

• Episode 243: Member Spotlight – How Erica Learned True Self Care (and Lost 75lbs!)
• Episode 193: Why Can’t I Control Myself Around Carbs?

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Following the theme from last week’s beginner mindset episode, we’re sharing five beginner mistakes today! We often see our new Balance365 members making these mistakes, but you may find yourself making these mistakes with whatever journey or process you’re working on. Honestly, mistakes are all just part of the process. By sharing these common mistakes with you, we hope you will be able to…

1) Learn how to avoid them yourself. 2) Prepare yourself to join Balance365 in May! 😉

Yes, that’s right: Balance365 is opening for enrollment in MAY! Get on our waitlist and secure your spot to join before we open to the public right here!

• Getting to the heart of your issues.
• Are you over-committing?
• Why relying on motivation doesn’t work.
• Why you’re quitting.
• How to know when you need help.

• Episode 263: The Importance of a Beginner’s Mindset
• Episode 238: New Here? How to Simplify Nutrition

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Today we’re going to be talking about the importance of cultivating a beginner’s mindset *even* when you think you’re an expert at something. This is a HUGE shift that can transform your behavior change journey. It might even be the key to getting yourself unstuck and on a path you’re excited about!

Both Jen and Annie have had to examine this area recently and know this is a crucial topic that women need to hear. Let’s do this!

On that note, what if you stopped passively listening to this podcast, believing that you “should” be able to do this on your own? Step into the arena with us! Get the structure, support, and accountability you need and deserve. Our coaching program opens up for enrollment again in May, and we would love to see you there. Hop on the waitlist right now.

• What is a beginner’s mindset
• Why Annie and Jen have had to work on a beginner’s mindset recently
• Why a beginner’s mindset is important
• How to stop resisting and start cultivating a beginner’s mindset

• Episode 235: 4 Tips to Get Back on Track
• Episode 238: New Here? How to Simplify Nutrition

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This week we have another Q+A for you! Someone in our group has quit dieting and started focusing on sustainable behavior change, BUT she’s not seeing any progress toward her weight loss goals. What should she do?

Join us as we discuss the importance of understanding your relationship with food and your body, *and* learning to manage your mindset and expectations when you commit to ending the diet cycle. This woman is SO close to finding the peace and freedom she deserves, and we hope you are, too! This episode will certainly help you stay the course.

If you love this episode, we know you would love our free private Facebook group even more. Come ask us any health and wellness-related questions and then join us live once a week as we answer all of them. See you there!

• Do you still have the mindset of a dieter?
• Is your leanest adult weight your most sustainable weight?
• Exploring what “eating well” may look like

• Episode 217: 4 Reasons Why You’re Stuck
• Episode 203: The Difference Between Diets And Habits

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We’re back today with another incredible Member Spotlight. Meet Lorraine, a strong, intelligent business analyst and mom of two from Edmonton, Alberta. She joined Balance365 hoping to find a space that honored her desire for fat loss but also supported her in healthy, holistic, evidence-based ways—and she sure found it!

Today, Lorraine is down 30lbs from what she describes as a joyful and peaceful process. In this interview, she reminded us how powerful it can be for a woman to heal and free herself from the prison of dieting.

While fat loss can be a welcomed byproduct of the work our members are doing, the real magic is in how their lives are changing, how different the lives of their children will be because of it, and the ways they can meaningfully contribute to their communities and the world because they aren’t carrying the baggage of food and weight.

Don’t miss this powerful and heartfelt episode.

If you want the structure, guidance, and support that Lorraine had, join our waitlist! Our doors open again in May and those on the waitlist will have the opportunity to enroll 24 hours before the general public.

• Lorraine’s feelings of powerlessness before Balance365
• Her experience with Weight Watchers, Intuitive Eating, and Health At Every Size
• How Balance365 has helped her learn how to navigate difficult times
• Her most impactful habit and the results she’s gotten from the program

• Episode 115: Cut The Crap: Tough Love From Jen & Annie
• Episode 166: How Jasmine Learned To Trust In Herself + Her 50lb Weight Loss Story

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