So I Was Listening to This Podcast The Other Day...

The Guiding Power of Words: Building Habits vs. Achieving Goals

Paulette and Sarah Kydd discuss the importance and power of the words we use, and how they can help or hinder us, in achieving our health goals. 

Find out how one simple word change can make you feel empowered and instead of stuck. 

Using our personal experiences, we share how ‘approach’ goals can be more useful than ‘avoid’ goals. Check out the episode to find out what that means, and how to use habits and behaviours to motivate … become the best YOU you can be… in the simplest way possible!

00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview

00:15 The Power of Words and Supportive Language

01:25 The Importance of Building Habits vs. Setting Goals

02:46 The Power of Positive Language and Mindset

05:44 The Impact of Words on Our Actions and Goals

09:55 The Difference Between Approach Goals and Avoid Goals

15:19 The Importance of Habits in Achieving Goals

18:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Holiday parties and indulgences don’t mean you have to give up making progress towards your health goals… you can eat the holiday cookies AND be healthy!

In this podcast episode, we share practical tips on eating healthy during the holiday season without missing out on delicious holiday foods. 

We give listeners all our best strategies like mindful eating, prioritizing healthier options, understanding the types of food at parties, and consuming fibrous foods and vinegar before high-carb dishes.

The discussion also explores ways to incorporate these tips into holiday traditions while still progressing towards health goals.

00:04 Introduction and Welcome

00:41 Holiday Survival Tips for Healthy Eating

01:40 Strategies to Minimize Damage from Unhealthy Foods

02:52 Choosing Foods Wisely at Parties

03:15 Tips to Control Blood Sugar Levels

06:18 Bringing Your Own Healthy Options

07:31 Planning for Special Occasion Foods

09:00 Eating Mindfully for Satisfaction

10:23 Conclusion and Farewell

What do YOU think of when you hear the word SALAD? We immediately think BORING… DIET FOOD…NOT FUN… but we want to change that.

Join us as we dive into the fascinating topic of salads 🤣 and their association with diet food. 

We explore the struggle of opting for salad when faced with a myriad of tempting dishes at restaurants. 

We discuss the negative perception of salads and brainstorm alternative names like "empowerment bowl" or "flavour bowl." 

Together, we challenge the notion of salads as dull and invite listeners to reimagine them as vibrant, nutrient-rich "flavour burst bowls’... that’s what we’re calling them now. 😉

Redefining Salads: From Diet Food to Flavour Burst Bowls

00:04 Introduction and Welcome

00:43 The Salad Dilemma

01:35 Redefining Salad: The Flavour Bowl Concept

02:03 The Power of Flavour: A Personal Experience

03:48 Making Salads More Interesting and Satisfying

05:08 Changing the Salad Narrative: The Flavour Burst Bowl

🌱 Looking to boost your protein intake without meat? 🍖 Curious about the safety of soy? 🧠 Want to learn about the link between GMOs and Alzheimer's Disease? 🍬 And how about a delicious new way to enjoy brussel sprouts? 🥦

Join us in this impromptu and jam-packed nutrition info episode as we answer a listener’s burning question about non-meat protein options, uncovering the secrets of higher protein vegetables and introducing the intriguing world of lupini beans! 🌽🍆

But that's not all! 🌟We're bringing you valuable insights on continuous glucose monitors and their impact on health. 🩸 We'll also discuss fatty liver disease and provide practical tips for managing it.

Wait, there's more! 📚 We can't resist sharing our favorite takeaways from James Clear's masterpiece, "Atomic Habits." Discover how the power of tiny daily health habits, improving just 1% each day, can create astounding compounding effects that propel you closer to your goals! 🚀

So, if you're hungry for knowledge and ready to take charge of your health journey, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧 Let's embark on this nourishing adventure together! 🌱🍎🎙️

In this episode, Sarah and Paulette do a check in… Sarah shares about her 30 day yoga journey and how it helped her back pain, we discuss Summer Hygge ideas to help you feel cozy and relaxed in the summer heat, and Paulette has a surprise for Sarah!

Join us as we discuss why you don’t have to break a sweat to get in shape, why ‘getting off track’ towards your health goal is actually a good thing, why Paulette’s mug is NOT boring….and how Paulette and Sarah found themselves needing to dye ribbon and design their own paper… intrigued? We thought so…

Don’t miss this fun episode with lots of empowering ideas and strategies to help you reach your health goals.

Welcome back to the "Excuse Busters" Mini-Series! 🎉 5 episodes jam-packed with awesome insights. We're tackling those pesky excuses that prevent you from staying consistent in your healthy eating and lifestyle habits.

In this episode, #5 in the series, we tackle the excuse ‘it’s too expensive to eat healthy’... and while it IS true that the cost of food keeps going up… there are ways to make your dollar go further.

We do a price comparison of typical meals, healthy and not-so-healthy, as well as the non-money costs of junk food that might change your perspective.

Join us as we put healthy eating on a budget to the test and decide for yourself if eating healthy is too expensive… it’s your choice!

Series: Excuse Busters: Part 2 ‘my family won't eat what I'm eating (and I don’t want to make multiple meals)’ Welcome back to the "Excuse Busters" Mini-Series! 🎉 5 episodes jam-packed with awesome insights. We're tackling those pesky excuses that prevent you from staying consistent in your healthy eating and lifestyle habits.

Here, in Part 2, we dive into the common excuse of not sticking to YOUR healthy eating plan because of family preferences. We share our favorite tips and tricks to overcome this challenge while still enjoying nutritious meals.

*Sarah also realizes at some point during the episode that her drinking glass has a chip in it, and the glass is in her mouth 😲 but she tries not to draw attention to it

We share smart solutions to simplify meal preparation without compromising anyone's preferences, including our favourite lower carb substitutes for pasta and bread that are so delicious, your family might just want to eat what you’re eating!

Of course we believe that it’s important to occasionally indulge in personal favorites because sometimes you just want to eat the greasy, delicious pizza that the rest of your family eating. And that’s ok!!

Throughout the episode, they celebrate the benefits of investing in an air fryer, which enables faster cooking and tastier results. It proves to be a game-changer for preparing delicious and healthy meals without much effort.

By incorporating a little creativity and the strategies we offer, you can bust the excuse of multiple meals and enjoy nutritious dishes that satisfy everyone at the table.

Welcome back to the "Excuse Busters" Mini-Series! 🎉 5 episodes jam-packed with awesome insights. We're tackling those pesky excuses that prevent you from staying consistent in your healthy eating and lifestyle habits.

In this episode, we're tackling the controversial topic of whether a lower carb diet is truly healthy. We understand that some of you may have concerns about avoiding certain high-sugar, high-starch fruits and veggies. But fear not, because we're here to provide clarity on the matter!

Let's shift our focus away from what we can't eat and instead embrace the wide variety of delicious foods that align with a lower carb lifestyle. The key is finding the right balance and timing. By being mindful of high-carb foods, especially in the morning when our body's response to carbohydrates is more sensitive, we can maintain stable blood sugar levels and avoid unpleasant spikes. Pairing carbs with protein or fat can also make a significant difference in how our bodies process them. Trust us, it's all about finding the sweet spot.

And while we’re at it, we’ll share some of our favourite ways to enjoy healthy foods including a surprising way to prepare cauliflower.

So, grab your favourite mug, brew a cup of deliciousness, and get ready to challenge misconceptions, shift perspectives, and uncover the secrets of timing and pairing in a lower carb lifestyle. Cheers to healthy eating and breaking free from limitations!

Introducing the "Excuse Busters" Mini-Series! 🎉 

Join us for our special mini-series: 5 episodes jam-packed with awesome insights. We're going to tackle those pesky excuses that prevent you from staying consistent in your healthy eating and lifestyle habits.

Each episode of "Excuse Busters" will unveil a different excuse and give you practical strategies to overcome it. 

In Part 1, we’re addressing the excuse  "I'm too busy’... to eat healthy, to cook healthy food, to exercise, etc. Let’s face it… life is busy. As soon as one thing finishes, there are 10 more things ready to take its place. It’s not going to change any time soon, and in the meantime, your health and waistline are suffering the consequences of your excuses!

We're here to show you that nothing can stand in your way… listen/watch now to see how you can bust through this excuse once and for all. 🎙️💪

Ep. #5: The BONUS Unplanned Episode

 Join us for this IMPROMPTU and random episode where we discuss our surprising discoveries about low-carb latte upgrades, and we learn how to pronounce pu'erh tea (it’s not what we thought) ;)

We were having a Zoom visit and started sharing about our new discoveries, and thought our listeners might enjoy hearing about these things too., so we started recording .. here you go!​​​

Also included in this episode: pizza chaffles made in the Dash Mini,  Keto wraps as lasagna noodles, and repurposing turkey leftovers into a delicious meal.

But it's not all about food – Sarah shares her fitness journey, completing a 30-day yoga challenge and starting a new one called Revolution with Yoga with Adrian. And Paulette shares her addiction to journals…like The Big Life Journal.

Get ready for some deep reflections on failure, negative thinking, and childhood experiences. It's a thought-provoking discussion that will make you see failure in a whole new light.

Don't miss out on this fun and intriguing episode packed with delicious recipes, tea adventures, fitness challenges, and personal reflections. 

We’ll be back with our regular episodes next time, and the Excuse Busters that we promised at the end of Episode #4…. See you soon!

Welcome to EPISODE #4 of So I Was Listening to this Podcast the Other Day….

Get ready to cozy up and indulge in some serious self-care in this episode! Join us as we delve into the Danish concept of HYGGE and explore ways to comfort yourself without turning to food, so you can reach your health goals with ease.

We'll share practical tips to help you break free from unhealthy habits and show you our favourite self-care strategies to reduce mindless snacking and emotional eating.

But that's not all! We've got a special treat for you - a delicious, no-sugar hot chocolate recipe with a secret ingredient that will tantalize your taste buds while keeping you on track with your health goals.

Don't miss out on this episode packed with insights and strategies to stop feeling fat, foggy, and fatigued. Tune in and discover how HYGGE can transform your life for the better. Get ready to indulge in self-care like never before!

You can also watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9qBTBTgX2fM

See our mugs here:

Sarah's

Welcome to EPISODE #3 of So I Was Listening to this Podcast the Other Day….

In this episode, we discuss how changing the words you use can positively affect your mindset and help you reach your goals more quickly and easily.  

The negative self-talk phrases that we’ve all used, such as "I’m a stress-eater," "I have no willpower" or "Nothing works for me… I’ve tried everything," are trapping you in self-sabotage. You can change your story so you can get ‘unstuck’.

We also discuss the 2 innocent-sounding words you should REMOVE from your vocabulary IMMEDIATELY because they are holding you back!

Discover how to use deliberate decisions and positive language to finally stop feeling fat, foggy and fatigued.

Welcome to Episode 2 of our podcast that's all about making healthy lifestyle changes fun and achievable, especially for women over 35!

In this episode, get ready to unleash your inner superhero and discover how taking small steps can lead to big changes.

We'll explore the power of setting exciting and inspiring goals, and how breaking them down into doable actions can make all the difference. We'll show you how to stay accountable to yourself, even on those days when you'd rather sit on the couch and watch Netflix while you eat all the things.

And let's talk about cravings! We'll reveal the secrets to managing them and understanding the hormonal forces behind them. Plus, we'll give you some fun visual reminders to keep you motivated and on track.

Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to a lifetime of healthy habits! Our Small Steps approach is all about building trust and confidence in yourself, and we'll show you how to do it in a way that's simple and easy.

Welcome to our mostly unscripted and unedited podcast!

We are the food-loving Sister-In-Law Duo Paulette Kydd, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Sarah Kydd, teacher and 'guinea pig'.

We love discussing ideas and all things related to health, including mindset, self-care, nutrition. Join us as we share coffee, laughs, recipes and random thoughts tossed in for good measure. You'll leave each conversation feeling motivated and with actionable strategies that you can use right away to improve your health and help you stop feeling fat, foggy, and fatigued.

In this first episode, we tell the story of our first (very awkward) weekend together and how it was the start of an unlikely and unexpected friendship.

We share how we have both benefited from changing the way we eat and live, and how we help other women do the same thing without following some strict diet or giving up their favourite foods. 

If you’re a woman over 35 who is sick and tired of feeling fat, foggy and fatigued… this podcast is for you!

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