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So many of us are hyper focused on the extra five or ten pounds we need lose or that six pack we think we need to have, and it causes us to develop a highly destructive relationship with our bodies. We become so concerned about the way our body looks, we completely take our bodies for granted. We take for granted our ability to run, walk and even just move. Our negative-self talk surrounding our body image prevents us from celebrating how lucky we are to have bodies that can do all the things they can do. 

In this episode of Coffee & Kettlebells, I chat with the CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Lynn Vos, who helps put this into perspective for us. Lynn explains the physical limitations those struggling with neuromuscular diseases battle daily. When we realize that not everyone has the ability to move, it makes us realize what a real privilege it is and shows us how fortunate we truly are. 

I hope after listening to this episode, you will stop and ask yourself, is having an “extra five pounds” really that big of a deal? Is having that six pack really that important? At the end of the day, you have the freedom to move your muscles and that alone should be enough to love your body.  

If you are touched by this episode, and feel inspired by those battling neuromuscular diseases, join me in donating to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Let’s be their muscle together and raise money to help them experience the greatness life has to offer, despite their physical limitations. If you are ready to celebrate your body’s endless capabilities, I would love for you to donate here.  

Are you struggling to commit to your body transformation? Are you overwhelmed by the goals you have set for yourself? Do you let your current life circumstances define you? In this episode of Coffee & Kettlebells, guest Chris Powell is here to help.  

Chris is widely known as the transformation specialist and host of ABC’s documentary-style series, “Extreme Weight Loss.” Chris has also written two books that have soared to the top of the New York Times Best Seller list: Extreme Transformation: Lifelong Weight Loss in 21 Days and Choose to Lose, and is also the author of Choose More, Lose More For Life. Chris has been seen on Good Morning America, the Doctors and the Dr. Oz Show, and has also been featured in Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Shape and Women’s Health.  

Chris struggled with a drug addiction, was $200K in debt and found himself homeless. Regardless of his life circumstances, nothing stopped him from transforming his life and experiencing true success. Chris shares the lessons he learned through his journey, plus his key strategies for experiencing success, not only with your body transformation, but in all aspects of your life. 

Check out this episode to learn how you (yes, you!) can overcome your current circumstances and experience real body transformation by setting goals you can actually commit to. Being a victim of your circumstance is optional. You are just as capable of success as anyone else. So, why not you? 

What You’ll Learn:  

• Why you are not a victim of your circumstances  

• Why you fail at developing healthy habits 

• How to stick to the health goals you have set for yourself  

• Why you need to unite with others who elevate you  

• How comparison is holding you back  

• Why you need to be flexible with your approach  

• Circumstances don’t define you  

Chris’s big takeaway:

At the end of every episode of Coffee & Kettlebells, I always ask my guests the same three questions:  

• With so many different health trends, what is your number one piece of advice for someone who is overwhelmed by figuring out what is best for them?  

• In your opinion, If someone were to add or eliminate one habit today, what should it be?   

• How do you keep yourself moving forward with a healthy lifestyle even when you feel unmotivated?  

After asking countless guests these three questions, I decided I would share my personal answers with you! Tune into this episode to found out. 

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Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro

This week, I’m sitting down with Katie Ferraro, a registered dietitian, infant feeding specialist, and author of the blog, Fortified Family. Katie is also the mother of seven young children and has hands-on experience when it comes to baby-led weaning, an alternative to traditional feeding methods. Katie expands on the benefits of this weaning method and offers valuable advice for transitioning your baby to solid foods.

What You’ll Learn:

• Baby-led weaning is a centuries-old approach to transitioning your baby to solid foods
• This method offers a variety of food types for infants to choose from, which can help ensure that they’re not reliant on purees
• Katies experiences with baby-led weaning and compares them to her experience with traditional weaning methods.
• Babies can eat a lot more textures, foods, and tastes than just what is present within purees
• Parents are often too hard on themselves regarding how much food their child is consuming and their growth rate.
• Tips and tricks for dealing with a picky-eater
• How to ensure your baby is getting all necessary nutrition through baby-led weaning
• How parents can handle their fear if their baby gags while eating

Find more from Katie Ferraro:

Website: www.fortifiedfam.com

Instagram: @babyledweanteam

Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortifiedfam

Twitter: twitter.com/fortifiedfam

Dawn Winkelmann: www.spectrumspeech.com

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Today on the podcast, I'm answering some questions that I often get asked by people. I’m giving you some tips and tricks about how I prepare one of my favorite meals thats both easy to make and nutritious. I’ll also be answering some questions about snacking, getting results from diet and exercise, how to breaking out of a funk and working out while on your period.

What You’ll Learn:

• Quick and healthy Mexican food, using sweet potato’s, grass fed beef and goat cheese.
• Snacking on hard boiled eggs and Lara Bars
• Breaking out of a rut
• Accountability buddies
• It takes a minimum of 12 weeks to see results from diet and exercise
• Try and keep moving while on your period, but have compassion and rest if you need to

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Andrea Owen - author, speaker, life coach, and mother of two, joins us on the podcast once again this week and opens up about her struggles with drinking. Growing up with a parent who was in recovery from drinking, Owen knew the signs of a functional alcoholic and began to recognize these patterns within herself. But, Owen was able to overcome these struggles, embraced sobriety, and successfully recovered. Owen also discusses the steps you can take if you or a loved one is also struggling with drinking.

What You'll Learn:

• Andrea Owen details her experience with her drinking problem and the process of opening up to help others who are going through similar issues.
• Excessive drinking was a symptom of a deeper issue that she needed to address. The discomfort of knowing that there is a problem, but not knowing how to tackle the issue.
• Your rock bottom can look drastically different from other people who also struggle with drinking.
• Many people use drinking to numb themselves to specific triggers that cause them emotional pain or discomfort. However, some people can get overwhelmed with the day-to-day happenings of life.
• Drinking excessively can be especially harmful if you have anxiety, as it creates a never-ending cycle.
• Getting sober is the first step to dealing with this issue, but the hardest part is recovery. You need to make a conscious and mindful effort to work on improving yourself, your behavior, and your life.
• If a family member or partner is going through a difficult time with alcohol, you can get support through an organization called Al-Anon.

Find more from Andrea

Website: www.yourkickasslife.com

Books: How To Stop Feeling Like Shit

Facebook: @yourkickasslife

Instagram: @yourkickasslife 

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JJ Virgin, celebrity nutrition and fitness expert, joins us on today’s episode to help us uncover the hidden factors that are causing weight gain. Many people who are struggling to lose weight may not realize that food sensitivities and intolerances can be drastically impacting their health. If you find that you’re struggling to lose weight and the “calories in, calories out” method just isn’t working, you should take potential food intolerances into account by taking a food sensitivity test.

What You'll Learn:

• There is a surplus of weight loss information available online, which can be incredibly overwhelming to those who are trying to start a weight loss journey.
• The calories in, calories out method is a myth that can damage your metabolism and mindset when trying to lose weight.
• One hidden cause of weight gain is food intolerance and sensitivities. These intolerances cause inflammation which affect insulin resistance, then leading your body to stop burning stored fat.
• A few common foods that patients are intolerant of include dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, peanuts, sugar, and artificial sweeteners.
• One way to identify that you have a food intolerance can be found in delayed responses. A few of these indicators include feeling fatigued, getting breakouts, feeling bloated, etc.
• If you perform a food sensitivity test and find that you’re sensitive to multiple foods, you should seek out a functional medicine doctor and focus on healing your gut and detoxifying your system.
• A list of popular alternatives for those with food sensitivities to gluten, eggs, dairy, soy, etc.

Find more from JJ Virgin 

Website: https://jjvirgin.com/

Instagram:@jj.virgin

Facebook:@JJVirginOfficial

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Mike Matthews, founder of Legion Athletics is on the show today. Mike believes that everybody can achieve the body of their dreams and it’s his mission to give everyone that opportunity by providing proven, evidence based advice on how to build muscle, lose fat and stay healthy. Today, Mike is going to give us some insight on how to build muscle on a plant-based diet. He also educates us about the necessary supplements vegan’s need to stay healthy and gives us his take on the best vegan protein sources. 

What You’ll Learn:

• The vast majority of nutritional foods our bodies need come from plants
• Don’t focus on body composition, focus on overall health
• How to supplement with Rice and Pea protein
• Soy products increase estrogen levels in some men, but not all
• Carb intake is typically going to be higher in order to hit protein goals on a vegan diet
• How to navigate the supplement industry
• B12 and Vitamin D supplements for vegans
• The difference between probiotics and prebiotics
• Giving yourself more wiggle room with your diet by exercising regularly

Find more from Mike Matthews 

Website: Legion Athletics 

Instagram:@legionath

Facebook: @legionathletics

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In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Cassy Garcia, a published author, certified nutrition consultant and editor of Fed and Fit. We're discussing how to lose weight without diets, living a healthier life and breaking the dieting cycle. After years of dieting without long term results, Cassy began to consider the quality of the food rather than the quantity. Due to this, she was inspired to create Fed and Fit and continues to help people drop harmful diets and embrace sustainable lifestyles.

What You'll Learn:

• After years of yo-yo dieting and an emphasis on losing weight, Cassy Joy Garcia began to focus on health and the quality of the foods she was consuming.
• Just a few reasons why you should not go on a diet, include: it can be detrimental to your relationship with food, everyone has different nutritional and dietary needs, it isn’t sustainable, it can drive you further away from intuitive eating, etc.
• Instead of dieting, you should focus on your overall health and create a custom plan that fits your unique dietary and nutritional needs.
• If you’re caught in a cycle of dieting, you can break this mentality by reminding yourself that your needs are unique and following your intuition.
• How to maintain a lower weight after you’ve reached your goals.
• If you’re looking for a place to start, you can take baby steps by staying hydrated and prioritizing your sleeping schedule.

Find more from Cassy Joy 

Instagram:@fedandfit

Facebook: @fedandfit

Cassy's Book: Cook Once, Eat all Week

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Athena Laz is a licensed psychologist and a columnist for Cosmopolitan Magazine who recently created a program that is specially designed to help you overcome your inner critic. If you find that you’re struggling to cope with a harsh inner critic, you can begin addressing this by being more mindful of thought patterns in your day-to-day life. It can also help to take a step back and recognize what emotions you’re feeling, instead of falling back on defense mechanisms and being reactive.

What You'll Learn:

• An inner critic is the voice within your mind that tells you that you aren’t good enough and can also target your insecurities.
• Don’t place your value on external factors (wealth, looks, career, etc.), because you will always be at risk of handing over your power. When you give away your power to other things or people, you can lose control of your life and personal happiness.
• Recognize the difference between having goals and placing your self worth on external factors.
• Affirmations and a positive attitude can be helpful, but they can also be used to cover up how you truly feel.
• Be mindful with how you interact on social media, which can kickstart a comparative mindset.
• Being aware of your emotions can be a great place to start when trying to overcome an inner critic. It can also help to talk about these negative emotions in a supportive, safe environment.

Find more from Athena Laz

Website: @athenalaz

Instagram:@athena_laz

Facebook:@askathenalaz

Online Course: Master Your Inner Critic

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