I'm joined by my guest, Lara Salamone, in today's episode! I started following Lara months ago and was immediately drawn into her balanced, holistic approach to health and wellness. Her story is incredibly inspiring for anyone who's in the thick of a challenging relationship with food or fitness. In our conversation, she shares:

her career progression that has led her from school teacher to coach and influencer, how she overcame disordered eating
her journey with PCOS
relationship to exercise
is she sober?
and a whole lot more!

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Books mentioned:

• Local woman missing
• Wish you were here

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COURSES

• Healthy Habit Foundations Course
• Muscle Mass Academy—mini-course & programming!

 FREE TRAINING

• 4 Step Framework to Stop Obsessing about Food

In this episode, I'm breaking down why so many of us developed an adolescent mindset with food, health, and fitness, what this looks like, and how we can grow beyond it. You'll learn the common signs that someone is operating in this "adolescent" way of being when it comes to nutrition, exercise, body image, health, and life in general.

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COURSES

• Food Freedom Evolution Course
• Healthy Habit Foundations Course
• Muscle Mass Academy—mini-course & programming!

 FREE TRAINING

• 4 Step Framework to Stop Obsessing about Food

In this episode, I'm sharing my Crossfit journey and why I ultimately quit in 2019. I absolutely adored crossfit for many, many years and am so grateful for everything it gave to me. And, in the end, the best decision for my overall health and well-being was to leave it behind. I'm breaking down the good, the bad, and the ugly! I cover:

• Why I quit
• Why it took so long to leave
• What I would have done differently
• What I loved about it
• Things for you to consider in making decisions about it

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COURSES

• Healthy Habit Foundations Course
• Muscle Mass Academy—mini-course & programming!

 FREE TRAINING

• 4 Step Framework to Stop Obsessing about Food

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jen Buono, doctor of physical therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1), and a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES). She is incredibly passionate about women's health, particularly around strength, pregnancy, and postpartum. We discuss:

• What the pelvic floor is & why women should care about it
• Tight vs. weak pelvic floor (+ signs you may have one)
• Weightlifting & the pelvic floor
• Pregnancy exercise myths
• Preparing for birth
• Postpartum recovery
• C-section vs vaginal birth recovery
• and more!

Follow Jen on Instagram: @drjenbuono.dpt
Work with her here!
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• 4 Step Framework to Stop Obsessing about Food

Healthy Habit Foundations Course 

In this episode, I'm getting into the nitty gritty of how the pendulum may have swung too far the other way when it comes to comfort in society today. Are we getting too soft? Yes, I believe so, and I'm sharing how and why I believe this to be true, in addition to what I'm doing to toughen myself up and ensure I don't get too soft myself. I cover:

Life centuries ago
Changes over the last few decades
Positive psychology
Trigger warnings
Survival of the fittest
The societal divide I see coming
and more!

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FREE trainings!

• 4 Steps to Stop Overeating 
• 4 Step Framework to Stop Obsessing about Food

Healthy Habit Foundations Course 
Muscle Mass Academy Course

Do I regret my new puppy? Let's talk about it! In this episode, I'm sharing the good, the bad, the ugly and the learnings I've had thus far from my baby bear, Koda. My life definitely got turned upside down upon her arrival, and she's already taught me SO much about life and myself.  I discuss:

Why I decided to get a dog
Choosing struggle
Wishing time away
Whether or not I feel like I'm doing a good job as a dog mom
How this has impacted my perception of myself
My sensitive brain - crazy thoughts galore:)
And more!

If you want to learn more about the "elusive" maintenance calorie concept, how to find yours, whether you should be eating more for your goals, how to "expand" your metabolism, and more - you do NOT want to miss the Maintenance Calories Masterclass! There will be a special bonus for the first 10 & 20 people who join.

Get on the waitlist here!

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FREE trainings!

• 4 Steps to Stop Overeating 
• 4 Step Framework to Stop Obsessing about Food

Healthy Habit Foundations Course 

In this episode, I'm breaking down why you may NOT want to pursue weight loss right now in an intentional way, and what I recommend you focus on instead. I talk about this a lot on Instagram, but this topic deserves a deep-dive now that my intentional fat loss program, Sustainably Lean Academy, is open. It might not be the right time for you, and that's OK! I cover:

• Why I'm proud of the women in my community
• What a healthy relationship with food looks like
• The nuts & bolts of a healthy lifestyle
• Why most people gain all the weight back
• How you can avoid gaining the weight back
• The most potent energy in a person
• and more!

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QUIZ: What course is right for you?
 
FREE trainings!

• 4 Steps to Stop Overeating 
• 4 Step Framework to Stop Obsessing about Food

Healthy Habit Foundations Course 

In this episode, I'm sharing some of the KEY concepts to understand and of course, put into action, when it comes to sustainable fat loss. Focusing on your mindset is paramount. Understanding how your metabolism works so you can work WITH it is vital. Combining these two pillars together into a flexible yet successful strategy is what actually provides the results you're looking for. We'll cover:

• The gaps I see in the industry
• The 7 key techniques and frames to use during your journey

Quiz: Which course is right for you?
SLA Waitlist: doors open Jan 22nd & we start Feb 1st
Free ebook: How to get leaner without losing your mind

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FREE trainings!

• 4 Steps to Stop Overeating 
• 4 Step Framework to Stop Obsessing about Food

Healthy Habit Foundations Course 

You’ve likely seen great results from dieting in the past…when your metabolism was fresh and responsive. Yet, with every fat loss attempt, you seem to crash & burn—ending up feeling worse & being heavier than when you started! This is SUPER common, and aside from the mental aspect/relationship with food, many women just simply aren't aware of how their metabolisms and nervous systems work. This is REALLY important to understand for long-term success.

In this discussion, I cover:

• The typical dieting journey
• How the metabolism works
• What you’re doing wrong
• What to do instead

Quiz: What course is right for you?

SLA Waitlist: Doors open Jan 22nd & we start Feb 1st!
Free ebook: How to get leaner without losing your mind

Feedback? Questions? Comments? Head on over to Instagram and let me know in my DMs!
 
FREE trainings!

• 4 Steps to Stop Overeating 
• 4 Step Framework to Stop Obsessing about Food

Healthy Habit Foundations Course 

In this episode, I'm sharing an embarrassing admission of what I said during a group coaching call in a business program over the summer. CRINGE! Despite it being a bit embarrassing to reflect on, the reason I said it is something I stand behind and will absolutely relate to you on your food, fitness, and/or fat loss journey. If the idea of getting leaner scares you because you feel like you'll be asked to betray yourself, your values, etc., then this is a must listen!

Free Ebook: How to get leaner without losing your mind

Feedback? Questions? Comments? Head on over to Instagram and let me know in my DMs!
 
FREE trainings!

• 4 Steps to Stop Overeating 
• 4 Step Framework to Stop Obsessing about Food

Healthy Habit Foundations Course