Create Your Balance

I can remember thinking I needed to lose weight or make a certain part of my body smaller as young as 14 years old. 

Right then and there was the first time I started losing. 

In this episode, I’m going to dive right into all that I lost through my years of on and off dieting. Sure, I lost a little weight here and there..BUT I can tell you today...I weigh more than I ever did when I was constantly trying to make some part of my body smaller or fit into a certain size. 

All those years had me lost..pieces of me that I had to reclaim in order to be WHOLE again. I let the diet industry make me think I needed to be obsessed with all the numbers and my size...and for what? 

I lost way more than a few pounds each time I went on a diet...I lost MYSELF. I lost my health, belief in myself, trust in my body...love, respect and acceptance for my body went right out the door. 

I’ll never forget when I realized this and what all those years took away from me. Sadly, these exact feelings came from the diet culture...the same thing I ran to EVERY TIME I thought I needed to be “fixed”.

Go ahead and listen to the rest of my story as you may hear some similarities and if you do, just know you are not alone. 

I discuss all the feelings that came along with this and how I have turned it around to not only help me but help so many other women out there in similar situations with weight loss. 

LADIES: Have you ever felt like…

You’ve tried and retried EVERY diet out there and they just don’t seem to work anymore

You struggle with what you see in the mirror ( just can’t seem to get rid of that “belly fat”) 

You are STUCK on a vicious cycle without seeing results

In this episode, I share my unfiltered thoughts on what’s going on in the diet and weight loss industry world (+ what happens when Instagram-famous “health coaches” try to give weight loss advice ).

I’m dropping all the truth bombs along with a few F-Bombs 

I’m also sharing….

a little bit about my unconventional ways of weight loss (I’m not afraid to go against popular opinion) 

why I quit dieting altogether

and where I still see HUGE opportunities for change around what we think about weight loss

I’ll see ya on the inside…

Oh and P.S. :

I made mention of a little announcement I’ll be making in regards to a masterclass I'll be hosting soon. You can catch all the details right here… 

Allow me to introduce myself…

I know many of you already “know” me and know what I do for a living…

BUT…

I have a few newbies here, plus

In this episode, I’m doing a little re-introduction of sorts to let you all know the who, what, when, where and why of ME. 

Let me just say that in the past couple of years, a LOT has changed.

I pretty much flipped the script entirely on the “diet” world that I used to promote. 

Here’s why…

I knew something had to change...SO, I changed it. 

Over the past 2 ½ years I have taken a deeper dive into what TRUE HEALTH and NUTRITION really is. I have gone through extensive nutrition and life coaching training and have taken a deeper dive into the HOW, WHAT and WHY of our struggles with weight loss, body image, and our relationship with food. 

So...go ahead and take a listen and allow me to introduce myself. 

In today's episode, we dive deeper into our learned behaviors and feelings around food and emotional eating. 

I can’t even describe all the awesomeness in this episode. Meghan really brings it into light. 

She discusses all of our learned messages regarding food, dieting,and exercise...along with our looks/size and how our minds create the emotional and behavioral connections to these through relational frame theory.

Mindset is HUGE when it comes to how we feel around these things. I feel this is an important message to get out there because we’re all human and we should be allowed to FEEL our feelings. It’s a whole different sense of freedom when we can allow the feelings to be felt and understand these learned behaviors. 

It may just be the key to resolving our emotional eating binges and self-sabotaging dieting behaviors. 

Take a listen,

In this episode I’m going to dive right into how and why calorie counting can be harming you and your weight loss efforts. Let’s just say it became a very unhealthy obsession for me and I’ll go into that a bit more as I discuss these top 3 reasons. 

Let’s keep in mind that “diets'' and calorie counting are NOT a one size fits all. If you are doing what everyone else is doing, you may want to take a few minutes and listen up. I had to learn the hard way but I want to inform you of the how and why so you can make the right decision for YOU when it comes down to it all. 

So what are the 3 reasons? I’ll just go briefly into them here real quick:

• It’s not a one size fits all...somehow this calorie counting “Thing” falls under the “diet umbrella” so we think it’s the ONLY way ( P.S...It’s NOT!)
• Calorie counting can lead you down the path of becoming obsessed with being perfect with all the numbers and if you should happen to “go over” on anything...you think you’ve failed ( It’s not you, it’s the DIET) 
• This “way of life” has also somehow become the “norm” and had us tying it to our self-worth ( I stayed within my numbers!! HECK YEAH) ok, what happens if you don’t hit the numbers or go over? 

Be sure you listen to this full episode as I go further into detail on these 3 reasons along with the HOW on getting past the struggle. 

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If you are stuck, frustrated, sick of yo-yo dieting and want to reclaim your health and would like a little group support and some awesome tips on nutrition and exercise for lasting weight loss and lifestyle balance...come join us in our free Facebook Group

This group is specifically for women who want and need a different approach to weight loss and health...an approach from the inside, out!

In this episode, I’m going to be walking about 5 surprising, yet simple shifts that you can make that will have you hitting your weight loss goals in no time. 

I get it, you’ve tried it all and you’re still unhappy with the way your body looks and feels. I have been there more times than I’d like to admit. 

Nothing seems to work long term and what used to work for you way back when, is no longer getting you the results you desire. 

Maybe you just can’t seem to get back to your old self no matter what you do sooo..you resort to going on another diet and counting calories once again. 

Can I put a truthbomb out there for you? 

There is a DEEPER reason why you’re unable to keep the weight off long term and it has nothing to do with your diet and food. 

Let’s talk about these 5 shifts you can make and start seeing results TODAY!!!

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The link I talked about in this podcast for my FREE MASTERCLASS >>> DITCH THE DIETS MASTERCLASS

I also discussed the link to get into my Private group ( for women) Click here to join us. 

If you are stuck, frustrated, sick of yo-yo dieting and want to reclaim your health, and would like a little group support and some awesome tips on nutrition and exercise for lasting weight loss and lifestyle balance...come join us.

This group is specifically for women who want and need a different approach to weight loss and health...an approach from the inside, out!

How’s your relationship with food? Is it “complicated”?

In our weight and image-obsessed culture, it is very easy to feel very overwhelmed about food. This “complicated” relationship can sabotage our very best efforts, leave us feeling down, and simply take the fun out of eating. 

Who wants that? I’m here to tell you, it doesn’t have to be this way!

In this episode,  I’m going to dive into the 10 signs of an unhealthy relationship with food. 

This type of relationship may be considered to be a form of disordered eating. 

Many are unaware that they may have disordered eating.  Disordered eating is defined as a variety of disturbed, abnormal eating behaviors, and every 3 out of 4 women suffer from it...and most aren’t even aware!

Disordered eating is often ignored, or worse, celebrated or prescribed in our fatphobic, “wellness”-obsessed culture. Are you curious if your “clean eating” might be too clean? 

Here are some signs that your relationship status with food is “Complicated”.

I'll be diving a bit deeper into the following in today's podcast

1. You ONLY focus on “CLEAN EATING” 
2. You avoid all the foods you actually WANT when in social settings
3. You categorize food as either “good” or “bad”
4. You live according to strict rules and beat yourself up if you break them
5. You are a portion control freak
6. You have feelings of guilt around food
7. You use exercise as a means to “earn” food
8. You give weight-based compliments
9. Everything is all about the numbers
10.  You have designated “Cheat” days

What’s the difference between a healthy approach to food versus the above 10 that makes the relationship “complicated”? 

FLEXIBILITY??? TRUST??? LETTING GO???

Let’s talk about this “complicated” relationship and how you can mend it. 

I get it...with the new year comes a whole NEW outlook on life. I honestly LOVE setting goals and there is nothing wrong with having a plan to get from point A to point B…

BUT...STOP FALLING FOR THE WEIGHT LOSS GIMMICKS AND MAKING THE NEW YEAR ABOUT LOSING WEIGHT!!

In this episode, I’m bringing out all the BS that these “DIETS” are dropping in your news feed as the new year approaches...YEP!! I’m picking a fight and dropping truth bombs and F-Bombs in hopes that you will not fall prey and waste your time, effort and money ONCE AGAIN on these false promise BS diet scams. 

REMEMBER, they have a 95% FAILURE RATE!! It’s not you, it’s the damn diet. 

The diet industry is telling you lies and of course, I’m out to call them out. 

WHY is it that every December, the news feed is filled with DIET advertisements? Is that what we’ve become? A society of working towards a SMALLER body to FEEL good? 

I’m challenging you, right now to once and for all STOP with the diets and work on reframing how you are working on your health without directly connecting them to your body size or the number on the scale. 

Let’s talk about the BS…

I don’t know why we do this to ourselves. Every year, we jump on the NEW YEAR NEW ME bandwagon and the number one goal is to lose weight!!

Don’t get me wrong. Setting goals and working to achieve them is an honorable mission in life. But I’m not going to pretend that a calendar change makes me a completely different person.

But here’s a thought: instead of subscribing to what’s become a very tired narrative, this year, let January be yours. There are so many reasons why you might consider this:

• You can start anything at any time
• Weight loss isn’t everything
• It’s all about the journey

2021 is the year that you can focus on being healthier rather than just smaller. 

Not sure how or where to start? Let me help you ditch diet culture, set goals that don’t include weight loss, and help you feel better from the inside out.

Are you ready to enter into the new year focusing on what makes your body feel good? Share your key takeaways from this episode and this year with me in the comments below.

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If you are stuck, frustrated, sick of yo-yo dieting and want to reclaim your health and would like a little group support and some awesome tips on nutrition and exercise for lasting weight loss and lifestyle balance...come join us in our free Facebook Group…

This group is specifically for women who want and need a different approach to weight loss and health...an approach from the inside, out!

“I’m going to wait until the New Year to start?”

If I had a dime for every time I heard those words in the last few weeks…

In this episode, I’m dropping some truth bombs about how waiting to start your journey can cost you..

The best time to start may be right now. There are many reasons why you should start your wellness journey —after all, there’s no time like the present.

I get it, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, and put off your own goals for a healthier you, BUT, let me say it once again…

There is no time like the present to start thinking about and taking action towards your goals.  

In fact, putting off your goals could actually be causing you more stress.

I feel we stop dead in our tracks because we are scared not because it’s a busy season. There’s always going to be SOMETHING...and there really is no perfect time to start. 

Don’t be afraid of failure...be afraid of being in the same exact spot you are next year. 

Why NOW?? 

Well, what’s it costing you to stay stuck where you are right now? 

Your health, relationships, maybe a job?

How you feel about yourself? Your mental, emotional and physical health? 

That all adds up down the road…

BUT you can make a decision RIGHT NOW to change that and that’s exactly what I’m bringing in this podcast. 

Let’s dive right in...

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If you are stuck, frustrated, sick of yo-yo dieting and want to reclaim your health, and would like a little group support and some awesome tips on nutrition and exercise for lasting weight loss and lifestyle balance...come join us in our free Facebook Group…

This group is specifically for women who want and need a different approach to weight loss and health...an approach from the inside, out!

I wasted so much money, time, and energy on dieting gimmicks looking for a magic solution to give me the perfect body...like $40,000 over the past 30 years!!

In this episode, I’m sharing a flashback of my journey with you so that you can see the mental shift and the investment that I had to make in order to stop waiting for the weight AND WASTING MY MONEY!!!

I was stuck in the diet mentality world and thought that a diet would FIX me. I would constantly be searching for the next “quick fix” in hopes that this one would be THE ONE. 

It was INSANITY...I kept doing the same damn thing over and over again expecting different results. 

It was EXHAUSTING and FRUSTRATING 

It was all my stinkin’ thinkin’...

I had to think of it all in a different way because I realized that if I  kept doing what I had always done, I was never going to get the transformation I was craving. 

So, why am I telling you all of this? 

Because I know what it feels like to be stuck on that emotional rollercoaster.

I know what it’s like to feel like a prisoner in your own body. I know how debilitating it is. 

I don’t want any other woman to ever have to feel that way. 

I want every single woman that struggles with weight and loving herself to know that it’s not another diet that’s going to “fix “you.

I want you to know that you are NOT broken. 

I imagine you’ve probably wasted a ton of money on those quick-fix gimmick diets.

Do you know the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results. 

That's what we’re doing to ourselves…

IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT and you don’t have to waste another dime on BS diets...let’s dive right into it. 

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If any of this resonates with you, let’s chat. 

I can help you with that!  Book a FREE discovery call TODAY…

My proven CIRNA METHOD has helped lots of other women besides myself. I want to extend a hand and offer that same help to you. 

The program may not be for you but, isn’t it worth finding out if it is right for you? 

 It’s time to break free of the yo-yo diet/body shame cycle…

On this free call, you’ll discover:

• How to stop attaching your self-worth to a number on the scale so that you can live life now…not XX lbs from now!
• A simple way to feel confident in your body now without having to go on another diet.
• The secret sauce to finally feeling confident 
• Plus a whole lot more…

There are a limited number of spaces available, so be sure to secure yours today CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR CALL TODAY

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If you are stuck, frustrated, sick of yo-yo dieting and want to reclaim your health, and would like a little group support and some awesome tips on nutrition and exercise for lasting weight loss and lifestyle balance...come join us in our free Facebook Group…

This group is specifically for women who want and need a different approach to weight loss and health...an approach from the inside, out!