Destination Begin

Destination Begin

By Kristen SmithEducationSelf-Improvement
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Destination Begin episodes

  • Amanda Does Hard Things
    This episode features my friend Amanda as my guest to discuss her personal story of transformation from an obese, drugs and alcohol addicted young girl to a fit, healthy, endurance athlete, career woman, wife and mother of three. Amanda has completed multiple Ironmans, triathlons, ultra-marathons, and other big adventures which has translated to career and life achievements that otherwise would have been outside of her imagination to strive for. Doing hard things has become her lifestyle. After listening to this episode you will be inspired and motivated to find and do your own hard things!
    1 hr 1 min
  • Loving You

    In this episode I talk about why it's important to love yourself, what self-love is and is not and how a lack of self-love leads to bad decisions. I can trace most of mine back to a lack of self-understanding and self-love. I also talk about how I have cultivated a deeper sense of self, learned to recognize my inner child and talk about how you can start to love, defend and nurture your own soul. 

    1 hr 8 min
  • Dressing your Body
    My history with clothes from cult church, dressing identically like my mom as a teen, clothing my 400lb body and learning how to shop and dress all over again as I lost weight. I also share my favorite tips, shopping hacks and fitness clothing brands and styles to keep things sucked in and looking your best! Favorites mentioned in this episode: Maiden Form thong body suit shaper: Spanx leggings; Old Navy - Elevate Compression Leggings and Bermuda Shorts: Fabletics VIP membership and Sculptknit leggings; Target All in Motion Sports Bras; Balega socks; Hoka One One shoes: Allbirds Dashers and Runners
    1 hr 7 min
  • Miami
    My move to Miami and how it came to fruition plus the dangerous trap of comparison I found myself in during Week 1.
    43 min
  • Live Hard - Completed
    Randy joins me to discuss the entire year of the Live Hard program, how it changes our lives and what the power of this program can mean for you.
    54 min
  • Listener Questions
    Today is a hodge podge of topics, Q&A style. I cover your questions about raising kids with healthy food relationships, weight loss surgery, mantras and motivation with some other fun topics too.
    1 hr
  • Should, then Would

    In this episode we talk about taking an honest look at how you eat and move your body.  By assessing where you fall on the spectrum of a healthy lifestyle, you can find the small changes you can make to move in the right direction. 

    Making a list of what you should change but then choosing the things you WOULD change, empowers you to act and execute.

    Grab a notebook or your notes app to follow along.  After listening you will have a list of the ways you are going to execute those changes as well as how you'll reward yourself for the efforts. 


    Don't forget to share this podcast with a friend and/or to your social media! Word of mouth is how this podcast spreads to those who need to hear it! 


    50 min
  • Lessons from a Mountain
    I recently hiked Pike's Peak in Colorado with my bestie and as usual, I found lots of life lessons in doing something hard.  A weight loss journey or road to better health is a very hard thing that can take a long time, much like hiking to the top of a 14,000 foot mountain.  On today's episode I tell the story of our trip and hopefully you will find a parable in this story that helps you in your journey.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Weight Loss Strategies

    Losing weight is science but how you do it can vary exponentially. There are many strategies for making a diet fit into your lifestyle and ways to ease the struggle and make new habits part of who you are.  In this episode I reveal some of the most powerful strategies I have implemented over my weight loss journey to lose weight and keep me engaged, as well as the most popular strategies of my coaching clients and friends I have helped along my journey.  Grab a notebook or your notes app and get ready to jot down some new tips and tricks for helping you reach your weight loss goals. 


    Resources mentioned:

    www.MyFitnessPal.com

    Jillian Michaels The Six Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health and Beauty

    https://bookoutlet.com/Store/Details/9780316448642B?source=ppc&ppc_campaign=u1407004000&gclid=CjwKCAjwmMX4BRAAEiwA-zM4JvRMFzpbncXYrCya5uCByQK0K84y3x-SdNJKiydKHFe6yUebra2onRoCCHcQAvD_BwE


    47 min
  • Live Hard
    Randy joins me again to discuss our experience with Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Live Hard program. If you are considering 75Hard or LiveHard, this will push you to dig in and have your own experience with personal toughness and commitment to hard things. To learn more about 75 Hard and Live Hard, follow the hashtags #75hard and #livehard on Instagram and listen to the linked episodes of the MFCEO Project here: 75 Hard https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-af-with-andy-frisella/id1012570406?i=1000468529541. Live Hard Phase 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-af-with-andy-frisella/id1012570406?i=1000442089959
    53 min

About Destination Begin

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I’ve lost over 250 pounds and changed my life radically many times over. I’ll be detailing my life as a child in a religious cult, growing up as a fat kid, losing weight, bariatric surgery, fitness…