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  • Episode 4 My thoughts on Keto, low carb, and Atkins diets

    Today’s episode I cover the Keto, low carb, and Atkins diets. I then review my thoughts on each of them and how they fit into what I did to lose 200 pounds. I also give my overall view on the importance of calories in versus calories out and making sure these are in proper balance to be successful. In the end we are looking for a long term successful lifestyle not a short lived diet.

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    17 min
  • Episode 3 Importance of routine with weight loss and a healthy lifestyle

    Today’s episode I walk you through what a day in my life looks like and how I schedule my week. I also discuss the importance of self care and how having a good schedule and routine is key to weight loss and long term weight maintenance. I cover how and why I grocery shop the way I do, my meditation routine, journaling and reading schedule. All of this I find has been the core to my success. Finally I cover my gym schedule, running and general workout routine. One other topic is how important having set rules around your routine and how to use them to hold yourself accountable and limit interference from others.

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    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
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    19 min
  • Episode 2 My weight loss plan and the tools I used

    Today’s episode is an outline of the weight loss plan I built for myself back in January of 2020 that ultimately resulted in a weight loss of 185 pounds in 19 months.

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    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
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    13 min
  • Episode 1 Introduction, How a New Years Resolution led me to lose 200 pounds

    Today's episode I will share the back story that led up to me losing 200 pounds and some of the key events that led up to the decision. I will also share some background on my life and some of the major events that resulted in me finally changing everything I was doing to get in the best health of my life.

    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
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    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: [email protected]
    15 min
  • Holiday Bonus Episode "How to diet and maintain weight through the holidays"

    Today’s episode is a quick bonus on serving the holidays and all the impacts it can have on your diet. I share 9 points from an excellent article published on the myfitnesspal blog titled “Your 9-Step Strategy to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays” The article offers great tips on how to diet and maintain your weight through the holidays! 

    https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/your-9-step-strategy-to-maintain-your-weight-during-the-holidays

    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

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    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
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    11 min
  • Episode 25 Season 1 Finale and Podcast Update

    Today’s episode is about the future of the podcast as we head into the second year and what I am calling season two of this crazy journey. I also ask everyone listening to share this show with anyone they think could benefit from hearing it as you and celebrate with family, friends and coworkers over the holiday season. Thank you and have a great holiday season. I look forward to each of you joining me in the New Year.

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    • Email me at: [email protected]
    4 min
  • Episode 24 Follow up on my exercise routine

    Today’s episode is a follow up to the program I used to build heart health through daily Cardio exercise. How I successfully lost 200 pounds with simple HITT and Tabata workouts. Why do I use Peloton and didn’t purchase other equipment like a rowing machine or elliptical. I also discuss the Schwinn IC4, the spin bike I use daily to workout. Finally I share how I ended up getting into running after vowing I never would and how I trained to run my first 5k. Plus info on how to shop for running shoes to get you into running. (Side note because it bothers me, yes I mispronounced my running shoes. They are Hoka Arahi 6.)

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    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
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    26 min
  • Episode 23 I quit my diet for a long weekend and paid for it!

    Today’s episode is about my trip to Nashville and the first time I completely tossed my plan out and just lived like I was not on a diet or maintenance. I will cover some of the pros and cons. As well as the consequences to my long term success. Hopefully you will get some insights and a few laughs from it along the way.

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    17 min
  • Episode 22 Healthy Holiday Cooking Ideas

    Today’s episode is all about healthy ideas for eating and cooking through the holidays. I share tips and tricks to stay on your diet or in maintenance through the holiday period. I also share recipe ideas for cooking a healthy Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. 

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    22 min
  • Episode 21 One Year Post Weight Loss

    Today’s episode is about what the last year since losing 200 pounds has been like. I will discuss my successes and failures as well as some of my greatest fears since losing all the weight.

    Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out at links below

    • Follow me for cooking ideas at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuteadvice/
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    • Check out my website for all episodes: https://parachuteadvice.buzzsprout.com
    • Email me at: [email protected]
    21 min

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A podcast about everything life threw at me that I learned to survive. From the physical, mental, emotional and financial twists and turns after losing both my parents by 25, job loss, near bankruptcy…