Ever feel like stress turns your appetite into a bottomless pit? We share the relatable chaos of stress-eating in this episode. From family gatherings that turn into snack marathons to the irresistible lure of free food at work, we dive into the everyday scenarios where stress and hunger collide.With candid stories and a touch of humor, we explore why we reach for comfort foods when life gets hectic. Tune in for a comforting chat that reminds you: you're not alone in the snack struggle!

CTA Review - 0 - 9:23

What We Love - 9:24

Danger Zones - 12:38

New CTA - 36:51

Products Mentioned: Flavored Vinegars from Olive My Heart

Food tracking is often used as a tool in weight loss, to notice patterns and more. But how do you know if it is right for you? We discuss its importance, personal experiences, and the various methods available. We delve into the benefits and drawbacks of tracking, emphasizing the need for accountability and awareness in food choices. The discussion highlights different tracking methods, including mindful eating and photo journaling, while also addressing the mental health implications of tracking.

Products Mentioned: Robin Logan's Seven 7 Cream

2:15 - CTA Review

6:20 - What We Love

11:01 - Should you track

41:38 - New CTA

 

 

food tracking, weight loss, health coaching, nutrition,accountability, mindful eating, tracking methods, personal experiences, benefits, drawbacks

 

Most of us had to take steroids at some point. The problem is that it makes us feel great and takes care of the issues. However, there are things that happen in your body, and one of the things is that with prolonged use, we can gain weight, develop moon face and other things. But since we have to take it for our health, is there anything we can do to mitigate the side effects? The short answer, YES! Take a listen to find out more.

0 - 5:10 Call to Action Review

5:10 - What we are loving?

9:20 - Steroids

37:55 New Call to Action

Products mentioned:

Cervical Neck Pillow

The older one, the skinny one, the smart one, the labels given to us and the ones we give ourselves become a part of our identity. But are these labels holding you back? Does it limit what you think you can do?

Take a listen and give us your thoughts.

Life is happening, but are you waiting for the right time to jump in? We ask the question and see that question can appear in many different ways and situations. Take a listen and tell us what you are waiting for.

Losing weight can be hard, but has it become your job? Or do you do it in passing when you are free? We explore how this can become a tedious and overwhelming process and what we can ask to make it a better process.

We sit down with Paula Engebretson, life coach and ADHDer. She is the host of the Podcast, I'm Busy Being Awesome.

Paula talks about how ADHD can show up for a person and what areas might need some techniques to deal with the added stress that might come with ADHD.

We also take a good look at Overwhelm and some strategies for managing a to-do-list that is too much.

You can find Paula at Imbusybeingawesome.com, on Instagram at Imbusybeingawesome. And of course you can find her podcast, I'm Busy Being Awesome wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have you ever said, I was so good, I deserve a treat? Or I was bad, I ruined my whole day. These statements put a morality to the food we eat, and in turn make us good or bad depending on our choices. We talk about this, why we think this way and what are some things that we can work on to change this.

We have a wonderful interview with Mikaela Silcox, mindset coach. She talks about what the inner critic is and surprisingly how it might be a friendly voice. Learn a few steps of how to deal with the cautionary, negative or even doomsday voice that may stop you from reaching your goals. You can get her free resources at www.readynowmindset.com/mindhabits

You can find Mikaela at www.readynowmindset.com

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When we are alone, we are free to be ourselves. But does this give you permission to behave how you really want to with out any judgement? What do you do alone? Share with us and let us know that we aren't alone in our secret behavior.

Life is unpredictable. But how do you react when things don't go as planned? Do you get angry or anxious? We take a look at some of the things that have caused disruptions in our lives and how that impacts what we do next.

Take a listen and let us know what you think.

We are conditioned to believe that we need to do it all and have it all, all while maintaining a career, kids, clean home, happy relationships and be in a fit body. The problem is that something has to be sacrificed. What we usually give up is ourselves. Do you make the list?

Take a listen and let us know how you manage to do it all.

We have certain ways of doing things that we have always done. The problem arises when we need to change that because things have changed. Are you resentful when you have to make a change? Is it because you feel like it is time wasted? We created a list of things we need to unlearn. What would be on your list?

In this episode, Leah and her sister Michelle share their experiences doing the intermittent fasting for a week. Even though they are sisters, they approached the intermittent fasting differently.

They talk about how they broke their fast, what was easy, what was difficult, if they lost weight and if they would continue doing it.

When you eat a sweet treat, do you feel like eating something salty? Or do you always crave something sweet after you eat? First there are reasons why physiologically why this happens but also there could be another set of reasons why this happens. Take a listen and see where you fall. Do you chase?

Humans are creatures of habit. But also we like to take the easy way out. If there is something you have always done, do you keep doing it the same way? Does it bring you comfort or is it laziness? Or could it be a fear of change? There are times in our lives when our situations change, but are we keeping up? Take a listen and tell us if you relate.

We do so many things in a day and have so many goals to accomplish, but do you know your reasons why? This why is going to carry you through when you lose motivation, but how do you figure out your why? Listen as we get really raw and vulnerable. Let us know your thoughts.

We all have to make decisions every day. How do you make decisions and does it matter if it only impacts you? When you make a decision, do you follow through with the scenario? Take a listen and see where we land on this VERY interesting topic - what road are you choosing?

This is part 2 of our discovery into beverages and which ones will make us feel better and which are the worst. Also, we did a little side trip on best beverages for various ailments. Such a fun episode. Take a listen and let us know what you are drinking.

We all think about the food we eat, but do you think about the beverages you are consuming? They are just as important because it can impact your health, weight and need to eat. Take a listen and see if we talk about your favorite beverage. By the way, there was so much to talk about that there will be a part 2.

If you are interested in making your own Call-to-Action, join our accountability groups. Next round starts in June, only lasts for 4 weeks and is only $20. Let us know if you want to have some accountability. Email healthcoachkamna@gmail.com

Sometimes we have thoughts that we didn't appreciate how good we had it, or how easy it was to lose weight or feel healthier. But are you looking at the wrong things? Are you only comparing yourself with the goods things from yesterday but forgetting about all the good things that are going on now? We talk a lot about the reasons why we compare ourselves to our younger days and what we can do about it.

Food is love, or is it? This is something that we learned early on, but how do we deal with it now when someone offers us something "out of love" and we really don't want it. We talk a lot about what happens and the possible reasons why. Also as usual, we try to find solutions to work our way out of this dilemma without hurting anyone's feelings.

If you are interested in creating your own Call To Action, you can sign up for a CTA Accountability Check-in. Email healthcoachkamna@gmail.com for more information.

We all have reasons we don't do things, but is that a lie? We tell ourselves so many different lies to avoid doing something, but is the really because we don't want to do it or we don't think we are capable. Take a listen and see if our list includes lies you tell yourself.

Many of us think we fail at our goals because we don't have willpower or enough motivation. But could there be another reason? We all need motivation and willpower to get started but what keeps us going and what gets in our way. A very interesting conversation that you will want to listen to.

We have heard the studies that intermittent fasting can be really great for your health. But does it help with weight loss? What are the health benefits? Is it easy to do it and how many hours are you supposed to do to get maximum benefits? So many questions and we find the answers.

Products mentioned: Fisherman's Friend Cough Drops

1:18 - Leah's Story

5:49 - CTA Review

12:13 - What We Love

16:10 - Intermittent Fasting

37:57 - New Call to Action

We all know that we eat because we are hungry. But are there other reasons you eat? Is it a coping mechanism to deal with boredom, anxiety, stress? Do you eat because it is in front of you? Take a deep dive with us as we explore some of the reasons that cause us to eat. Make sure to share your reasons on our facebook page.

When you think of a cheat day, is it a reward for being so good all week? Do you overdo it and go crazy? Many of us do and find it hard to recover after going off track. But what if we reframed the way we think about cheat meals? Take a listen and see if you learn as much as we did.

To sign up for the Call-to-Action Accountability Check in, send an email to healthcoachkamna@gmail.com. It begins April 12 and will be held for 7 weeks.

Clutter and stuff can cause anxiety and depression, but the reverse is also true. Sometimes when we are filled with all kinds of emotions, things can just pile up around us becoming overwhelming. Our special guest, Nancy from Room To Breathe, talks to us about what this looks like and also, what it looks like when it is all cleaned up and organized. You can contact her at http://www.roomtobreathehomeorganizing.com/

The information on the Accountability Check In can be accessed by sending an email to healthcoachkamna.com.

Do you have certain things that are always the same because you have always done it that way? In this episode we talk about what rules we have for certain foods or behaviors. For example, always pairing a salad and a pizza, it has become a rule. Take a listen and see if you have any rules like the ones we share. To sign up for the retreat email healthcoachkamna@gmail.com

There are many happy moments that we want to celebrate throughout the year, birthdays, weddings, holidays, anniversaries. The list goes on and on. Most of the celebrations revolve around food and do we really want that to change? Probably not, the real question is does the celebration continue beyond the event? Take a listen and see how you feel about celebrations and food. 

We all have times in our lives when we lose our motivation to do the things we need for ourselves, especially for our weight loss journey. This episode we talk about all the reasons why and possible solutions of how to find our care and self motivation. 

Note: This episode does not deal with the emotional and mental health issues that may require a doctor's care. 

We are so excited that Jordan, personal strength and nutrition coach, agreed to come on our podcast. Founder of Syatt fitness and the Inner circle, Jordan is so knowledgeable about weight loss and maintaining good health. It is an interview that you are going to want to hear maybe more than once. We talk about cuts (tune in to find out what that is), what is important for weight loss, and what is important for maintaining good health. At the end, we do a speed round of questions. 

We have all been there, we just ate, we are full and then something happens and we are hungry again. What is going on? This was such a fun topic to talk about because there are so many reasons your body is telling you to eat something. Find out which rabbit hole we went down in this episode. 

We take a microscopic look at our macros for a week. We find out some things that we expected while discovering a few surprising things. Do you track your macronutrients to see how you are doing nutritionally?

Weight that fluctuates is normal, but what do you do when your weight just keeps going up and down? In this episode, we talk about some reasons why this happens and what we can change to stop the yo-yo weight change to keep happening. 

In this episode we talk about why balance is important and how it directly impacts your health and ultimately your weight. We speak to Aaron Cook is a physical therapist and owner of FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Mentor, Ohio, specializing in balance, dizziness, and fall prevention. He holds advanced certifications in Balance Therapy (Levels I-III).

We have a special guest this episode. Jackie Drennan, a former Miss Ohio and former Miss USA contestant, talks about how the pageant days were for her and how it affected her weight. She talks about the extreme measures that she went through to stay slim. After the pageants were done, she gained almost 70 pounds, and she talks about why and what motivated her to lose the weight once and for all. 

Getting close to our goals and then sabotaging our efforts is a very common thing. Have you ever slid backwards and didn't know why? In this episode we talk about all the potential reasons we self sabotage. 

We have recorded the meditation from our first retreat. Enjoy this bonus episode!

It seems like we never have enough time! But is that really the truth? Are you making excuses because you don't really want to do it or it is too hard. Are you making excuses. Listen in and see if our excuses match yours.  Also let us know if you make a call to action.

Have you ever eaten something only when no one else was around? What motivated you to sneak your food, boredom, embarrassment, stress or sadness? Take a listen as we explore the topic of sneaking food. Tell us your thoughts.

When we are trying to get dressed, workout, or even lose weight, who is our real target audience? Are you working on yourself for others or to impress yourself. Take a listen and see where you land on this topic. 

Even though food is just food, we often hold emotions towards our food, one of the biggest being fear. Are you afraid to eat anything? What makes you afraid? Take a listen and see if our reasons are the same as yours. 

Are you able to say no when it comes to important things? Do you find it harder when it is something that you secretly want? We talk about saying no and why sometimes it is difficult to say no to the cake or donuts, and also ask the question of if we are getting in our own way.

How do you know what is the right portion for you? What tools do you use? Is portion control really about controlling something else? Take a listen and see where you land on this topic?

We talk about all the fad diets that we have tried or that we have wondered about, and we figured out some things. Most of them have something in common. What do you think it is?

In this episode, we are giving you a sneak peak into our subscriber only episodes. We continue our conversation with Aaron Cook and ask him random questions about balance related topics. What is his opinion of walkers and canes, what impact does ear wax have, can you improve your balance even if you have had a lot of falls and so much more. You will definitely want to listen. And if you like this episode, subscribe so you can listen to more episodes like this.

We talk about foods that take us back to a special memory or time in our life. Do you have any foods that remind of you of the past? Join us for this walk down memory lane

Holidays, celebrations and other events can be full of joy and laughter. But those same events can be full of stress and overwhelm. How do you deal with the stress? We talk about what we do and some possible solutions for when things get to be too much.

When we fall off the weight loss journey we become extremely disappointed in ourselves. But maybe we need to listen to what our body is trying to tell us instead. Take a listen and see where you are on your journey.