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Be Your Best Self Health Chats

By Kristin Longacre

Weekly, casual conversations about taking health into your own hands.
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12. Using Small Goals For Your Health Can Add Up to Long Term Weight Loss & Results

Be Your Best Self Health ChatsOct 26, 2021

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Ep. 81 - Three Easy Ways To Find New Healthy Recipes For Your Weekly Meal Plan
Oct 03, 202310:27
Ep. 80 - You Don't Need A Detox After A Holiday Weekend, Here's How To Enjoy Your Food & Still Hit Your Health Goals

Ep. 80 - You Don't Need A Detox After A Holiday Weekend, Here's How To Enjoy Your Food & Still Hit Your Health Goals

In this episode, we're diving into a topic that's sure to spark some interest - detoxes. It's a subject that often stirs mixed emotions, and we're here to help you navigate the complexities surrounding it.

We'll be discussing why you might want to reconsider the idea of detoxing, especially those online detoxes you can purchase without a doctor's prescription or recommendation.

I dive into a marketing ploy that made me mad this Summer with a wellness company she discovered on Instagram. It all started with my love for matcha and a craving for a new kind to try... This story does NOT turn out like you would expect it to.

While detoxes recommended by medical professionals have their time and place, these off-the-shelf solutions, often marketed aggressively before and after holidays, might not be as beneficial as they seem. At Be Your Best Self Coaching, we firmly believes that one-size-fits-all detoxes can leave you feeling worse, not better, despite the alluring marketing promises.

With the holiday season around the corner, the pressure to detox after indulgent celebrations can be overwhelming. However, our host is here to tell you that you don't need to go down that path. Holidays are meant to be enjoyed, and food is an integral part of these celebrations. Rather than depriving yourself, focus on finding a balance that works for you.

This week we share some tips to help you maintain your health and wellness goals while still enjoying holiday gatherings.

Remember, one day or one event doesn't define your overall health. The Best Self Method encourages you to understand your body's needs and support it accordingly. So, let's make this holiday season about creating wonderful memories with loved ones, rather than stressing over detox plans.

If you're looking for practical advice to navigate the holiday season without the unnecessary pressure of detoxing, you've come to the right place. Tune in to learn how to enjoy the festivities while staying on track with your health and wellness goals.

The Best Self Method:

The three steps you need to reach and maintain a healthy lifestyle without the diets, juice cleanses and fancy shakes.

This 10-minute mini-course will teach you:

  • What the Best Self Method is and how to use it in your every day life.
  • How to define healthy for yourself.
  • What to do when things don't go your way.
  • How to apply The Best Self Method to each step of your journey.

⁠⁠Access it HERE for free.⁠⁠

About Me

I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Sep 05, 202313:45
Ep. 79 - 5 Habits You Can Implement Right Now To Start Living a Healthy Lifestyle

Ep. 79 - 5 Habits You Can Implement Right Now To Start Living a Healthy Lifestyle

Welcome to "Be Your Best Self Help Chats," a weekly podcast that delves into the world of health and well-being through candid conversations hosted by Kristin Longacre, a health and nutrition coach.

In a world dominated by quick-fix solutions, this podcast focuses on the importance of building lasting, healthy habits. Kristin discusses the reality of health journeys, debunking the notion of instant results and instead emphasizing the power of consistent, gradual changes.

In this episode, Kristin introduces five transformative habits that can be implemented right away to pave the way for a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

First, she underscores the significance of staying hydrated and offers practical tips to help you drink more water daily.

Next, she addresses the common issue of inadequate vegetable consumption, providing simple strategies to incorporate more veggies into your meals.

The episode also emphasizes the importance of daily movement, highlighting how dedicating just 30 minutes to physical activity can yield remarkable benefits.

Building a bedtime routine, a crucial aspect of overall health is the fourth habit discussed. Kristin shares practical advice to create a consistent nighttime routine that promotes quality sleep.

Lastly, she advocates for tuning in to your body's signals and urges listeners to download the "Best Self Method," a resource designed to foster a deeper connection with their bodies.

Tune in to discover how these five habits can lead to transformative, lasting changes in your health and lifestyle. Don't forget to rate, review, and share to help others embark on their journey to becoming their best selves.

The Best Self Method:

The three steps you need to reach and maintain a healthy lifestyle without the diets, juice cleanses and fancy shakes.

This 10-minute mini-course will teach you:

  • What the Best Self Method is and how to use it in your every day life.
  • How to define healthy for yourself.
  • What to do when things don't go your way.
  • How to apply The Best Self Method to each step of your journey.

⁠Access it HERE for free.⁠

About Me

I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Aug 29, 202321:44
Ep. 78 - The Weight Loss Rollercoaster: Navigating The Ups And Downs Of A Weight Loss Journey

Ep. 78 - The Weight Loss Rollercoaster: Navigating The Ups And Downs Of A Weight Loss Journey

Losing weight can feel like riding a roller coaster, and hitting that weight loss plateau can feel like the biggest hill to climb. The journey is filled with crazy ups, challenging downs, unexpected twists, and many turns. Just as a roller coaster offers a mix of excitement and uncertainty, so does the process of dropping those extra pounds. As a nutrition coach working closely with clients on their weight loss goals, I often find that the path to success resembles a roller coaster ride more than a straightforward, linear journey.

Picture this: the exhilarating rush of the first drop, the anticipation of the uphill climb, the adrenaline of the curves and loops—these are all experiences that mirror the weight loss journey. It’s essential to understand that weight loss isn’t a fixed path. It’s more like a roller coaster ride with its hills and drops.

Join us now on this episode of Be Your Best Self Health Chats, to talk about the dreaded weight loss plateau and now to get past it.


The Best Self Method:

The three steps you need to reach and maintain a healthy lifestyle without the diets, juice cleanses and fancy shakes.

This 10-minute mini-course will teach you:

  • What the Best Self Method is and how to use it in your every day life.
  • How to define healthy for yourself.
  • What to do when things don't go your way.
  • How to apply The Best Self Method to each step of your journey.

Access it HERE for free.

About Me

I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Aug 22, 202312:07
Ep. 77 - Adding Vegetables Into Your Daily Routine Using The Best Self Method

Ep. 77 - Adding Vegetables Into Your Daily Routine Using The Best Self Method

By definition, habit means "a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up."

There are many theories out there that habits take 21 days to solidify, however, according to research on average, habits take 66 days to build. Some take as few as 18 days and some may take 200+ days. 

Why is that? 

Training yourself to build new habits isn’t always as simple as “I’m just going to do this every single day”. It would be nice if it was that easy, wouldn’t it? 

There are many different ways to add that habit into your day-to-day routine depending on what that habit is. 

For those habits that are not as easy to rotate in (for example: building new eating habits) I encourage my clients to use my Best Self Method. 

  • Research
  • Adjust
  • Heal

Today I’m going to take you through each step of the method as it can apply to building new eating habits, specifically, we’re going to work through the best self method to build the habit of adding a vegetable to each meal and the steps that come with it.


Are You Ready For A Meal Plan Without The Stress?

The answer to your family's dinnertime questions is The Busy Mom’s Guide to Meal Planning.

This 26-page guide will take you step-by-step in:

  • defining healthy for your family
  • finding new recipes (in places you might not expect)
  • planning meals around your week (not your week around meals) and
  • having a plan at the grocery store so you don’t end up with more than you need.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Busy Mom's Guide To Meal Planning for only $9.95!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


About Me

I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Aug 08, 202313:55
Ep. 76 - Abs Aren't [Just] Made In the Kitchen: The Cycle of Nutrition On and Off Your Plate

Ep. 76 - Abs Aren't [Just] Made In the Kitchen: The Cycle of Nutrition On and Off Your Plate

There is a cycle of nutrition, and it isn't just about food. As a nutrition coach, I often find that when someone comes to me to “eat healthier” they are surprised to find that I won't just write up a meal plan.


To be fair, I’m not a registered dietician so I can’t legally write meal plans… but that’s beside the point.


As a nutrition coach, I work with people on the nutrition ON their plate and their habits OFF their plate.


There’s a saying “Abs are made in the kitchen” and I'm going to call BS on that this week on the podcast.


Are You Ready For A Meal Plan Without The Stress?

The answer to your family's dinnertime questions is The Busy Mom’s Guide to Meal Planning.

This 26-page guide will take you step-by-step in:

  • defining healthy for your family
  • finding new recipes (in places you might not expect)
  • planning meals around your week (not your week around meals) and
  • having a plan at the grocery store so you don’t end up with more than you need.

⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Busy Mom's Guide To Meal Planning for only $9.95!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


About Me

I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Aug 01, 202314:56
Ep. 75 - You Won't Undo 12 Months of Work With One Week's Vacation, But You Can Support Your Health While Enjoying Yourself

Ep. 75 - You Won't Undo 12 Months of Work With One Week's Vacation, But You Can Support Your Health While Enjoying Yourself

Jul 18, 202316:29
Ep. 74 - Getting To Know Inflammatory Foods - What are they and how do they affect your overall health?

Ep. 74 - Getting To Know Inflammatory Foods - What are they and how do they affect your overall health?

Maybe you’ve heard the words “inflammatory foods” before, maybe you haven’t. 

Maybe it resonates with you and maybe you are thinking “What in the world is she talking about” 

Either way, this will be a good episode.

More so than normal lately, I’m hearing the words “gut health, inflammation, heal your gut, etc” It’s not a bad thing. We all should be doing it. However, if you aren’t planning on making healthier nutrition choices, no amount of shakes, juices, drinks, or supplements is going to solve your problems. 

Inflammatory foods are everywhere today. Chances are you ate one for breakfast…. If you ate breakfast. While we won’t get rid of them in our daily diet (they’re too convenient) it’s important to be aware of what they are and what they are doing to our bodies. 

Disclaimer: I AM NOT a doctor and am NOT diagnosing you with inflammation, what I’m offering is information about inflammation. In order to work SPECIFICALLY on your issues, depending on the level of problems, I highly recommend a nutrition coach (hi that's me), registered dietician, or medical professional. 

Are You Ready For A Meal Plan Without The Stress?

The answer to your family's dinnertime questions is The Busy Mom’s Guide to Meal Planning.

This 26-page guide will take you step-by-step in:

  • defining healthy for your family
  • finding new recipes (in places you might not expect)
  • planning meals around your week (not your week around meals) and
  • having a plan at the grocery store so you don’t end up with more than you need.

⁠⁠Download the Busy Mom's Guide To Meal Planning for only $9.95!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

About Me

I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Jun 27, 202319:18
Ep 73 - The Difference Between a Diet & A Lifestyle... And Why You Need to Consider Both

Ep 73 - The Difference Between a Diet & A Lifestyle... And Why You Need to Consider Both

Today’s podcast is going to be a little different than what we normally do. Usually, I record by myself and upload it later. However, I recently started a new community called Healthy Mom Lifestyle, where we are ditching the “hot girl” trend and focusing on building a healthy lifestyle for ourselves and our families. 

As part of the community, I will also be providing bi-weekly live training. To give you a glimpse into what the community will be getting, I’m going to invite you to this week’s live training, where we are going to talk about diet vs. lifestyle. 

Let’s talk about diet vs. lifestyle. 

It felt like an appropriate topic for our first live training as this is the Healthy Mom Lifestyle community. I also feel like both can sometimes get a bad reputation, so I think it’s an important topic to talk about. 

There is this phrase, “It’s a lifestyle, not a diet,” that I see EVERYWHERE. 

It’s used to shame people; it’s used to encourage people; it’s in gyms; it’s on social media, etc. 

It’s true health should be a lifestyle. It should have no end date; your health doesn’t suddenly stop mattering after your best friend's wedding. 

But a diet can be PART of that lifestyle. 

Are You Ready For A Meal Plan Without The Stress?

The answer to your family's dinnertime questions is The Busy Mom’s Guide to Meal Planning.

This 26-page guide will take you step-by-step in:

  • defining healthy for your family
  • finding new recipes (in places you might not expect)
  • planning meals around your week (not your week around meals) and
  • having a plan at the grocery store so you don’t end up with more than you need.

⁠Download the Busy Mom's Guide To Meal Planning for only $9.95!⁠⁠⁠⁠

About Me

I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Jun 13, 202321:51
Ep 72 - Everything You Need To Know To Have a Healthy Summer

Ep 72 - Everything You Need To Know To Have a Healthy Summer

It's time for a healthy Summer. Summer break is here (or coming soon) in most of the US. Fun in the sun, graduation parties, family cookouts, golf outings, beach trips, sporting events, tailgating, and more. Personally, it’s my favorite time of the year.

It also can be the most chaotic.

Those parties, cookouts, sporting events, and times in the sun also mean a lack of routine, more food (often not healthy), and less opportunity to hit the gym.

I will start this by saying THIS IS NOT A BAD THING.

Sometimes we NEED to loosen our routine, ditch the structure and give our bodies freedom.

But not to the point of destroying our bodies.

Join me in episode 72 to make our plans for a healthy summer.

Are You Ready For A Meal Plan Without The Stress?

The answer to your family's dinnertime questions is The Busy Mom’s Guide to Meal Planning.

This 26-page guide will take you step-by-step in:

  • defining healthy for your family
  • finding new recipes (in places you might not expect)
  • planning meals around your week (not your week around meals) and
  • having a plan at the grocery store so you don’t end up with more than you need.

Download the Busy Mom's Guide To Meal Planning for only $9.95!⁠⁠⁠

About Me

I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

May 30, 202314:35
Ep 71 - The Number One Reason Your Diet Isn't Working

Ep 71 - The Number One Reason Your Diet Isn't Working

A diet shouldn’t be about a meal plan, a type of eating style, or limiting yourself from certain foods… it’s about building long-term healthy habits that work for you. In Episode 71 of Be Your Best Self Health Chats, we are going to talk about the number one reason your diet is failing... it's not custom to you.

We will talk about:

  • Why you are unique
  • Questions to ask yourself
  • Planning a diet in your current season of life

Listen to the episode for all of the details.

Download the Busy Mom's Guide To Meal Planning for only $9.95!⁠⁠

Don't forget to catch up on our other ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠10 reasons your diet isn't working⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:

About Me

I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

May 23, 202317:43
Ep 70 - Building Long-Term Healthy Habits Through Moving Your Body

Ep 70 - Building Long-Term Healthy Habits Through Moving Your Body

Moving your body doesn’t have to be complicated. Instead of telling you what type of workouts to do and how to move your body, we will talk about different movement options based on your goals and your current season of life. 

Before deciding what kind of movement you should add to your day, it’s essential to look at where you are, then at your immediate and long-term goals. 

  • If you are starting new to moving your body, you won’t want to jump in and start weight training and running every day. 

  • If you are looking for a toned body, you’re movement requirement is going to be different than someone just looking to be a healthier version of themselves. 

  • If you have your favorite forms of movement but want to see a different change, how should you change it?

In this episode, I share a bit of my journey through movement over ten years; maybe it will inspire you to try something new.

Download the Busy Mom's Guide To Meal Planning for only $9.95!⁠

Don't forget to catch up on our other ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠10 reasons your diet isn't working⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:

About Me

I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

May 09, 202315:21
Ep 69 - Reducing Sugar In Your Every Day Life

Ep 69 - Reducing Sugar In Your Every Day Life

A recent study showed that Americans eat ON AVERAGE 23 tsp per day of sugar.

Now think about that amount of sugar lined up on a table.

Today we’re going to continue our conversation of “10 Reasons Your Diet Isn’t Working,” and we’re going to talk about sugar specifically. We're not here to demonize sugar and we're not here to remove it entirely.

Join us for Episode 69 where we talk about:

  • Why sugar can be addicting
  • What sugar is actually okay for you
  • How to reduce sugar

Download the Busy Mom's Guide To Meal Planning for only $9.95!

Don't forget to catch up on our other ⁠⁠⁠⁠10 reasons your diet isn't working⁠⁠⁠⁠:

About Me

I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Apr 25, 202321:42
Ep 68 - Improving Your Quality of Sleep With Small Habit Changes

Ep 68 - Improving Your Quality of Sleep With Small Habit Changes

True or false, the quality of sleep you get affects the quality of food on your plate. 

Listen to episode 68 where we will answer this question and more.

Sleep is so important as it helps your body rest, rebuild and regenerate.

If you aren’t getting quality sleep, your body won’t be functioning at its highest and if your body isn’t functioning at its highest, you won’t be able to make proper decisions about the food on your plate, recover from a workout, think straight at work or overall be the healthiest version of you. 

The pandemic taught us that it’s not about the grind anymore, but as we enter the 3-year mark… the mentality of the grind is coming back… and so are late nights, lack of sleep, and poor habits. 

Let’s flip that script and start working on our sleep some more.


Don't forget to catch up on our other ⁠⁠⁠10 reasons your diet isn't working⁠⁠⁠:

About Me

I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Apr 18, 202319:43
Ep 67 - The Purpose of Protein | Knowing When To Increase Your Protein & How To Do So

Ep 67 - The Purpose of Protein | Knowing When To Increase Your Protein & How To Do So

I could give you a long definition of what proteins are and what they do, but we don't need to get that detailed around here. The most important thing to know is that our body requires protein during periods of growth and development. While we may not be children, we are still growing, believe it or not.


Today On The Podcast We Talk About:

- The Purpose of Protein

- How Much Protein Should You Eat?

- How To Increase Protein

- Foods That Have Protein


Don't forget to catch up on our other ⁠⁠10 reasons your diet isn't working⁠⁠:

About Me

I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.



Apr 04, 202314:01
Ep. 66 - Can Fast Food Be Healthy?

Ep. 66 - Can Fast Food Be Healthy?

I could start and end this episode with one sentence, “fast food is still fast food” but that also wouldn’t be fair to those who truly want to learn.

While I get the convenience, we are relying TOO much on fast food these days and often deem it a “healthy option” as a good substitute for a homecooked meal. I’m not saying we shouldn’t rely on fast food. However, it’s important to know what the trade-off is.

There are ways to make your fast food meal a healthier option but there are things to consider before pulling up to the drive-up window.

Today let's talk about:

  • Is fast food healthy
  • Ingredients of fast food
  • How to make the best of it when eating fast food

Don't forget to catch up on our other 10 reasons your diet isn't working:

About Me

I'm Kristin, a ⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Mar 21, 202314:15
Ep. 65 - Are You Being Honest With Yourself About Your Health Goals?

Ep. 65 - Are You Being Honest With Yourself About Your Health Goals?

Let’s continue our discussion of 10 reasons your diet isn’t working. This week we move on to number three… are you REALLY sticking to your diet like you say you are.

Now before you hit pause. Hang with me. This episode might be a bit of a gut punch, but I think it’s an important conversation to have.

When I chat with my one on one clients, oftentimes there is this conversation of “I wrote down everything, but it’s not making sense. I still don’t fit into my clothes but I’m doing all of the things”

But when we dig in a little further, things start to make sense.

Hang with me as I’m going to give you some questions to ask yourself when it comes to your diet working... including getting honest with your goals in your current season of life. 

Don't forget to catch up on our other 10 reasons your diet isn't working:

About Me

I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Mar 14, 202318:21
Ep. 64 - Quality vs. Quantity - Paying Attention To Your Food Choices & The Benefits of Organic vs. Non Organic

Ep. 64 - Quality vs. Quantity - Paying Attention To Your Food Choices & The Benefits of Organic vs. Non Organic

No, I’m not going to tell you that you have to eat all organic all the time, but I do want to talk about the benefits of organic food this week. Depending on where you are on your health (and life) journey, there is a balance that needs to be had. We have a few more things to chat about first so let's dive in.

This week we are talking about: 

  • How food is measured. 
  • The breakdown of calories and macros. 
  • 100-calorie packs and processed foods vs. whole foods
  • Organic vs. non-organic meat & produce
  • When should you buy organic? 

Don't forget to catch up on our other 10 reasons your diet isn't working

About Me

I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Mar 07, 202316:54
Ep. 63 - Psst. You're Dehydrated - Breaking Down The 10 Reasons Your Diet Isn't Working

Ep. 63 - Psst. You're Dehydrated - Breaking Down The 10 Reasons Your Diet Isn't Working

Last week we talked all about ten reasons your diet isn’t working. The topic hit a few buttons and brought up several questions. Instead of moving on, I decided we’re going to take it a step further and spend a few weeks breaking down each reason more in-depth.

As the song says, let’s start at the very beginning… I hear it’s a great place to start. The first reason you're diet isn't working is because you’re dehydrated [maybe].

You’re probably saying; please don’t make me drink a gallon of water a day. I’m not here to do that… except maybe I am. We’ll get to that too.

As usual with me, this is where I start talking about listening to your body. Our body has a way of telling us things and it’s up to us to start listening. There are so many ways our body is trying to tell us it's dehydrated, but we often don't listen.

On today's podcast, we talk about: 

  • How to tell if you're dehydrated or need to drink more water
  • How much water should you drink
  • How to actually drink more water, especially if you hate water. 

Come join me. 

Don't forget to catch up on our other 10 reasons your diet isn't working:

About Me

I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Feb 28, 202318:54
Ep. 62 - 10 Reasons Your Diet Isn't Working & What To Do About It

Ep. 62 - 10 Reasons Your Diet Isn't Working & What To Do About It

Maybe this sounds familiar: you’ve tried the diets, shakes, free meal plans, and maybe even some paid ones from influencers.

Nothing is working and you’re frustrated. At the end of the day, you just want to get your energy back or maybe lose that 10 lbs that have been hanging on as long as you can remember.

I get it, I’ve been in your shoes before.

Believe it or not, my friend there is an answer to your problems. I can’t tell you the specific answer (you’ll understand why later) but I can tell you there are a number of reasons that it’s not working.

In fact, I pulled together 10 reasons that diet isn’t working.

Let’s start there on today's podcast. 

Don't forget to catch up on our other 10 reasons your diet isn't working:

About Me

I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Feb 21, 202318:33
Ep. 61 - It's Okay To Love Your Body In The Season That You're In, But Still Want To See it Change

Ep. 61 - It's Okay To Love Your Body In The Season That You're In, But Still Want To See it Change

In the spirit of Valentine’s day, we’re going to talk about love… specifically loving YOUR body in the season that you’re in.

It’s okay to love your body in the season you’re in AND still want to see it change.

Looking in the mirror, it’s easy to say, “I wish I had a six-pack, I wish my hips were smaller, I wish my arms were stronger”

It’s easy to get knocked down by these feelings, especially when you’ve been putting in the work.

You’ve been eating better, you’ve been moving your body, you’ve got the Stanley and are drinking 120 oz of water a day… but you’re still not where you want to be.

It’s okay to feel those feelings. It’s VERY valid to feel those feelings.

However, to see long-term change, we need to have short-term or current acceptance.

It’s okay to want to see change, but more importantly, it’s okay to love your body in the season that you’re in and STILL want to see the changes.

You’re probably saying, “great, but I want to see the change; how do I love my body”

That’s what we’re going to talk about today!

About Me

I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping soccer moms find Nutrition Confidence by making eating healthy an easy option for their busy season of life. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

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Feb 14, 202313:42
60. Don't Let Your Body Run Out of Gas + Signs Your Body's Gas Tank Is Running On Empty

60. Don't Let Your Body Run Out of Gas + Signs Your Body's Gas Tank Is Running On Empty

Have you ever pulled into the gas station right as the “empty” light pops on your dashboard? It’s a feeling of panic and relief all at the same time. Am I right?

We would never let it happen to our cars, but we let it happen to our bodies all the time; why is that?

Before we talk about filling our tank, we need to get a better understanding of what it means to leave our bodies running on empty.

Let's talk about: 

  • How to tell if your body is running on empty. 
  • Why we don't want to continue to put bandaids on the situation. 
  • Getting to the root of your concerns. 
  • Filling up your tank. 

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Feb 07, 202311:25
59. Fitting Healthy Into Your Current Lifestyle Without Overhauling It All

59. Fitting Healthy Into Your Current Lifestyle Without Overhauling It All

“I don’t have time”

How often do you find yourself saying that when someone tells you that you need to work out, you need to meal prep or you need to cook for yourself?

Building a healthy lifestyle is often misconstrued as “needs to be a brand new lifestyle.” In reality, it should be looked at more as “how do we adjust our current habits to healthier habits” and “how does this work with my lifestyle?”

Today on the podcast we break down: 

  • Incorporating healthier eating habits into your current life. 
  • How movement fits into your life
  • Building a routine, one habit at a time. 

Jump-Start To Eating Healthy

Instead of getting overwhelmed with where to start when adjusting your eating habits, Jump-Start to Eating Healthy is here to help you get started. Together we will make a meal plan that considers your family and dietary needs.

As you implement the meal plan, I will continue to support you for two additional weeks to help answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and deal with unexpected situations.

Think of it as having a nutrition coach in your pocket as you start healthy eating habits.

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About Me

I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping soccer moms find Nutrition Confidence by making eating healthy an easy option for their busy season of life. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Jan 31, 202323:59
58. Reducing Mindless Snacking - Everything You Need To Know About Why We Snack, Reducing Snacking & Why Snacking Is Actually Okay... Sometimes

58. Reducing Mindless Snacking - Everything You Need To Know About Why We Snack, Reducing Snacking & Why Snacking Is Actually Okay... Sometimes

Typically, when we talk about snacking, we think of the mindless snacking kind, not the kind that comes from hunger. 

Why do we snack? There are three reasons we typically find ourselves snacking when we are: 

  • Bored
  • Thirsty
  • Hungry

On the podcast today, we're going to tackle the following:

  • Why We Snack
  • 3 Questions To Consider When Snacking
    • Reducing Mindless Snacking
    • How To Avoid Eating a Whole Bag of Doritos
    • Snack Ideas That Lean Towards The Healthier Side of Eating

Jump-Start To Eating Healthy

Instead of getting overwhelmed with where to start when adjusting your eating habits, Jump-Start to Eating Healthy is here to help you get started. Together we will make a meal plan that considers your family and dietary needs.

As you implement the meal plan, I will continue to support you for two additional weeks to help answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and deal with unexpected situations.

Think of it as having a nutrition coach in your pocket as you start healthy eating habits.

Learn More About Jump-Start To Eating Healthy

About Me

I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping soccer moms find Nutrition Confidence by making eating healthy an easy option for their busy season of life. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.


Jan 24, 202314:18
57. What To Cook For Dinner - Building Your Go-To Meal List

57. What To Cook For Dinner - Building Your Go-To Meal List

As you shift your nutrition and eating habits, this will most likely mean a shift in the amount of food needed to be cooked at home. 

It's not bad, but knowing what goes into your food will be an essential part of eating healthier. 

When figuring out what to make, it's important to have a list of Go-To Meals. Meals that: 

  • No one argues about
  • Are easy to make
  • It can be made quickly
  • Meet your dietary needs
  • You know how it will turn out. 

Today on the podcast, we talk about how to make your list of go-to meals, and I share my list of go-to meals and how we adjust them from week to week. 

When you finish making your go-to meal list, send it to me. I love to expand on recipes and would love to know more about what you love to cook. 

Jump-Start To Eating Healthy

Instead of getting overwhelmed with where to start when adjusting your eating habits, Jump-Start to Eating Healthy is here to help you get started. Together we will make a meal plan that considers your family and dietary needs.

As you implement the meal plan, I will continue to support you for two additional weeks to help answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and deal with unexpected situations.

Think of it as having a nutrition coach in your pocket as you start healthy eating habits.

Learn More About Jump-Start To Eating Healthy

About Me

I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping soccer moms find Nutrition Confidence by making eating healthy an easy option for their busy season of life. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Jan 17, 202314:49
56. Going Out To Eat When You're Trying To Stick To A Healthy Eating Meal Plan

56. Going Out To Eat When You're Trying To Stick To A Healthy Eating Meal Plan

One of the first things people tend to avoid when eating healthier is going to a restaurant. It doesn't always end well and often leads to more anxiety than it's worth. 

Today on the podcast, we'll go over a few ways to enjoy your favorite food while focusing on a healthier diet. 

We talk about: 

  • How to plan for your meal. 
  • What to do if you want to eat it all. 
  • Finding balance. 
  • Getting back on track. 

Going out to eat shouldn't be avoided; it should be a time to celebrate and enjoy a meal with friends or family. It's one meal out of 21 a week. A lot can be done to make it delicious and healthy. 

Jump-Start To Eating Healthy

Instead of getting overwhelmed with where to start when adjusting your eating habits, Jump-Start to Eating Healthy is here to help you get started. Together we will make a meal plan that considers your family and dietary needs.

As you implement the meal plan, I will continue to support you for two additional weeks to help answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and deal with unexpected situations.

Think of it as having a nutrition coach in your pocket as you start healthy eating habits.

Learn More About Jump-Start To Eating Healthy

About Me

I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping soccer moms find Nutrition Confidence by making eating healthy an easy option for their busy season of life. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands.

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Jan 10, 202312:13
55. I Failed At My 2022 Goals - Learn From My Mistakes As You Set Your 2023 Goals

55. I Failed At My 2022 Goals - Learn From My Mistakes As You Set Your 2023 Goals

When I look back on 2022, it was a year of lessons. 

Good ones and hard ones. New Year's resolutions come with a feeling of excitement. It's a fresh start in the day-to-day world that we live in. However, as you see people preaching, "set your resolutions" or "what are your goals," it's important to reflect back on the year prior. What worked and what didn't? 

In today's podcast episode:

  • I am reflecting on the goals I missed and the lessons I learned. 
  • We talk about my word for 2023. 
  • Most importantly, I'm sharing my take on how YOU can learn from my failures. 

We touch a little bit on goals throughout the episode, but to dig more into setting achievable goals, don't miss episode 12.

Jump-Start To Eating Healthy

Instead of getting overwhelmed with where to start when adjusting your eating habits, Jump-Start to Eating Healthy is here to help you get started. Together we will make a meal plan that considers your family and dietary needs.

As you implement the meal plan, I will continue to support you for two additional weeks to help answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and deal with unexpected situations.

Think of it as having a nutrition coach in your pocket as you start healthy eating habits.

Learn More About Jump-Start To Eating Healthy

About Me 

I'm Kristin, a holistic nutrition coach helping soccer moms find Nutrition Confidence by making eating healthy an easy option for their busy season of life. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. 

Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.  

Jan 03, 202319:46
54. Holidays, Food, Friends, Conversations, Chaos, Stress

54. Holidays, Food, Friends, Conversations, Chaos, Stress

Holidays can bring stress in general, but when you're on a journey to better health, they can be even more stressful.

Throw a holiday revolving around eating pie in the mix, and oh, that stress goes higher.

Let's chat about why it doesn't HAVE to be high this week and how to handle those conversations.

Nov 24, 202218:48
53. An Honest Conversation About Gut Health

53. An Honest Conversation About Gut Health

Gut health is something that virtually everyone should be working on. However, many of us don't even realize how messed up our gut truly is.

As someone who has spent the better three years researching and learning about gut health, you would think I know the signs when something is off.

LOL.

I chose to ignore some of them after having COVID earlier this year Fall. Today on the podcast, I'm sharing a little bit about what I've been going through over the last month and how it relates to you.

COVID and Gut Health

At this point, research is starting to show how COVID affects your gut. I was lucky in January to escape the gut piece, but it wrecked my hormones. It took almost 5 months for my hormones to settle back in.

My little guy and I got COVID in September, and my head immediately went to my hormones. Not my gut. I ignored the signs that were popping up.

It took a trip to urgent care to make me connect all of the dots. Thankfully we ruled out the serious stuff, and they sent me home with a diagnosis of inflammation in my intestines.

What I'm Doing For My Gut Health

With everything going on, I've gone back to a strict diet after talking to my doctor. We've eliminated gluten and dairy (two strong triggers for me, not necessarily everyone). Through this, I'm trying to get my vegetable intake back up to what it was in the Summer.

I've increased my water intake to help keep things moving, IYKYK.

Supplement-wise, I've also added in turmeric, as it can help with inflammation.

What Can You Do For Your Gut Health?

Start to learn about your body. I will forever preach food journaling because it can help you learn so much about your body.

Start paying attention more. Start listening.

What is your body trying to tell you?

Nov 17, 202219:07
52. Are You Eating Enough Fruits & Vegetables? Chances Are You're Not

52. Are You Eating Enough Fruits & Vegetables? Chances Are You're Not

1 in 10 Americans eats enough fruits in vegetables in their daily lives. It's an often overlooked yet easy piece of our health. Increasing your fruits and vegetables can increase the number of vitamins and minerals you eat daily. 

Where do you think you fall with your fruit and vegetable intake? 

Today on the podcast, we will: 

  • Bust some sugar myths about fruit and vegetables.
  • Talk about how to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet.
  • Break some news about greens & red powders. 

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Nov 03, 202212:22
51. Your Health Shouldn't Wait Until January - My Story Of Starting My Health Journey 10 Days Before Christmas

51. Your Health Shouldn't Wait Until January - My Story Of Starting My Health Journey 10 Days Before Christmas

"I'll start in January" is one of the most common phrases I hear these days. 

It's so common that I created a FREE community to kick-start our health during the holiday season

This week I am sharing my story of eating 16-20 cookies on December 16th and weighing in for a fitness contest on December 17, 2013. While it might seem crazy, this moment changed everything for my long-term health journey. 

It started with little changes and little habits to add up to significant results. 

Do you still think it's not a good time to put your health first? Listen to this episode and let me know what you think. 

Don't wait until January, your health is more important than that. Come join our free Kick Start a Healthy Holidays Community and join us for November to focus on those little habits. 

Oct 27, 202212:16
50. Building a Healthy Lifestyle Shouldn't be Complicated - Three Core Healthy Habits: Movement, Hydration, Whole Foods
Oct 20, 202214:55
49. How to Get Started With Meal Prepping & Meal Planning

49. How to Get Started With Meal Prepping & Meal Planning

One of the most underrated ways to stick to healthy eating habits is meal planning and prepping. 

Sometimes meal prep can get a bad reputation of being a boring way to make lunch for yourself or a way to waste your Sunday afternoon. 

However, meal prepping can make life easier, help you stay on track with your goals, and take A LOT of thinking out of your week. 

There are so many levels of meal prep, and it doesn't have to be an all-in, waste your Sunday situation. 

Let's chat about it! 

Tell me in the comments on Instagram, what level of meal prepper are you? 

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Oct 06, 202217:37
48. You Are 65% More Likely To Hit Your Goals With An Accountability Partner

48. You Are 65% More Likely To Hit Your Goals With An Accountability Partner

Did you know you are 65% more likely to hit your goals if you have someone to be accountable to?

Today I shared my story of having an accountability partner and the difference it made in my health journey nine years ago.

I also shared three ways you can find your accountability partner that doesn’t involve begging 😜

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Sep 29, 202214:31
47. Stop Following Trendy Diets... Until You've Listened to This

47. Stop Following Trendy Diets... Until You've Listened to This

Trendy diets are not a long-term solution to your health concerns.

Whether it's weight loss, cholesterol, or something else, Keto isn't going to solve that problem forever. Neither is paleo, weight watchers, colored containers, or a magic shake. 

If you don't understand how your body reacts to certain foods, you won't be able to heal your body long-term. 

When we feel bloated, miserable, struggling with brain fog, anxiety at its peak, filled with acid reflux, etc., after eating a meal, our body is trying to tell us that something isn't right. 

You can ignore it, tell yourself it's unrelated and move on... or you can do something about it.

Sunday night, I'm hosting a free workshop to teach you EXACTLY how to listen to what your body is trying to tell you. 

Learn more at https://beyourbestselfhealthcoaching.com/p/eat-for-your-body-workshop

Sep 22, 202210:23
46. Weight Loss Isn't Always Calories In/Calories Out Sometimes You Need To Heal Your Body Before A Diet

46. Weight Loss Isn't Always Calories In/Calories Out Sometimes You Need To Heal Your Body Before A Diet

Sometimes weight loss is more than calories in/calories out.

Today I'm going to share my story of building my relationship with food in a way that I could lose weight and build long-term eating habits that work for MY body.

I will also share how you can get started following a similar path and steps you can take to start healing your body and it's relationship with food TODAY!

Where are you at? Do you know how your body responds to food?

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Sep 08, 202216:31
45. 9 Ways To Build A Healthier Lifestyle - An Overview Of The Blue Zones Power 9

45. 9 Ways To Build A Healthier Lifestyle - An Overview Of The Blue Zones Power 9

9 Ways To Build A Healthier Lifestyle, according to the Blue Zones.

There are five areas around the world known as the Blue Zones. They have the lowest rate of chronic disease and the highest rate of longevity.

Let's chat today about nine common themes researchers have found when exploring the blue zones.

Hint: only two have to do with the food on your plate.

Which one do you think would most fit into your current lifestyle?

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Sep 01, 202219:34
44. Eating Healthy Doesn't Have To Be Complicated, Why We Overcomplicate Healthy Eating and What To Do About It

44. Eating Healthy Doesn't Have To Be Complicated, Why We Overcomplicate Healthy Eating and What To Do About It

Eating healthy doesn't have to be complicated. 

There I said it! 

Due to our culture and the norms of society, we look at eating healthy as something that takes a lot of effort to be consistent. 

While I won't deny that it does take a lot of effort, it's not necessarily the kind of effort we think it might be. 

Let's talk about what it means to eat a healthier diet and my five ways to make eating healthy less complicated. 

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Aug 19, 202213:23
43. Building Sustainable Habits - Sometimes Going All-In ISN'T The Best Way To Solve Your Problems

43. Building Sustainable Habits - Sometimes Going All-In ISN'T The Best Way To Solve Your Problems

Sometimes it's better not to go all-in on your health... 😳😳😳

I said what I said, now hear me out. 

Going all-in can produce INCREDIBLE results... however, the way you approach all-in is the key. 

Building sustainable habits are going to be how you find long-term success. So many people will dive all in on habits that are NOT sustainable and wonder why they drop off after a certain period of time. 

This week in Be Your Best Self Health Chats, we're going to talk about how to build those sustainable habits and how to maintain them long-term. 

Listen along to find out how. 😉


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Aug 11, 202210:35
42. Why Not Now? Stop Putting Off Your Health Goals When You Know You Need To Start Focus on You

42. Why Not Now? Stop Putting Off Your Health Goals When You Know You Need To Start Focus on You

After a few weeks off, I am back and asking the question, "Why Not Now?" 

In this episode of Be Your Best Self Health Chats, I am going to talk about what's holding you back on your health and nutrition goals and how you can get started today WITHOUT overwhelming yourself.

Let's break down:

  • Why there will always be an excuse. 
  • Nutrition is not a one-and-done thing. 
  • How starting with one habit can be better than going all in. 
  • Why are you waiting until Monday?

Enjoy this week's episode of Be Your Best Self Health Chats. 

Aug 04, 202206:32
41. 3 Tips To Increase Your Vitamin Intake Without Spending $$$ On Supplements

41. 3 Tips To Increase Your Vitamin Intake Without Spending $$$ On Supplements

Walk down the aisle of your favorite drugstore and you'll see a supplement for just about everything... plus 20 more multivitamin variations. It can get confusing, overwhelming, and costly real quick to increase your vitamin intake. 

Instead, here are three tips to increase your vitamins without having to buy every supplement out there. Trust me, put your money behind the whole foods and you will see much better results!

Disclaimer: I'm not here to hate on supplements! I do believe they have a time in a place when it comes to specific support. 

What are your supplement-specific questions? Drop them in the comments below and let's chat about them!

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Jun 28, 202214:52
40. How To Enjoy Summer Events & Staying On Track With Your Weight Loss Goals

40. How To Enjoy Summer Events & Staying On Track With Your Weight Loss Goals

Summer brings fun in the sun but it can also bring a string of commitments and events.   

When you have a weight loss or a health goal, it can be hard to find the balance between enjoying yourself and staying on track with your goals.   

Guess what, balance doesn't have to be hard.   

Let's talk about how to stay on track with your weight loss goals but still enjoy your Summer.   

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Jun 21, 202214:43
39. Making The Most Out of Seasonal Produce - Let's Chat About What's In Season & How To Save Money?

39. Making The Most Out of Seasonal Produce - Let's Chat About What's In Season & How To Save Money?

This morning we are live from the outside because it's too nice to drink coffee inside.

Let's chat about seasonal produce. It's easy to stray away from produce at the grocery store because of the price point. However, you can save money on produce by focusing on what is in season instead of all produce available.

By utilizing in-season produce you can also change up what you're eating without having to totally revamp your menu every week.

Most importantly, we'll cover how to know what fruit and vegetables are in-season.

TLDR, today we'll cover:

▶ What is seasonal produce good for?

▶ Recipes

▶ Making the most of what's in season

▶ Different ways to tell WHAT is in season.

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Jun 14, 202216:18
38. The Nutrition Balancing Act - Finding Ways To Balancing Your Nutrition Despite Busy Schedules & Tight Budget

38. The Nutrition Balancing Act - Finding Ways To Balancing Your Nutrition Despite Busy Schedules & Tight Budget

Over the last three weeks we've talked about the three main nutrients your body needs, now this week we need to talk about balancing them.

It doesn't stop at balancing proteins, carbs, and fat in other words balancing macronutrients.

There's also balancing whole foods vs. processed foods. When it comes to balancing your nutrition this can be a key piece of your daily intake.

Then we get into the nutrition balance of healthy foods vs. not-so-healthy foods.   

At the end of the day, having a good nutrition routine is all about balancing your nutrition... For morning coffee chats this week, let's talk about the balance :)   

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May 31, 202215:01
37. What's The Deal With Low-Fat Diets? Let's Talk About Why Fat Is Important in Your Diet Instead of Removing It!

37. What's The Deal With Low-Fat Diets? Let's Talk About Why Fat Is Important in Your Diet Instead of Removing It!

Today we wrap up our three-week series on macronutrients. We've talked about why you need to increase protein, why carbohydrates are good for you, and today we're going to talk about why you need fats in your diet and the low-fat diet trends.

'Low fat' is so commonly used for weight loss, but is it really the way to go? In the 1990s and early 2000s, many people turned to a low-fat diet to lose weight and find a healthier version of themselves.

However, low-fat doesn't always mean healthier. Low-fat diets can also mean an increase in sugar intake which cancels out the point of going on a diet in the first place.

We also cover, different sources of fats, and how much fat you need in a day. Not to mention, I shared a special announcement about balancing your Summer nutrition.

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May 24, 202215:53
36. Are Carbs Bad For You? What Purpose Do Carbs Serve For Our Health + Why You SHOULD Eat Carbs

36. Are Carbs Bad For You? What Purpose Do Carbs Serve For Our Health + Why You SHOULD Eat Carbs

This week we move on to our next macronutrient and that is carbohydrates, quite possibly the most hated macronutrient in today's society, so let's have an honest conversation about it.

I love carbs and I can't wait to share more with you.

We are going to chat about:

➡️  What Are Carbs?

➡️  Are Carbs Bad For You?

➡️  Why Are Carbs Demonized?

➡️  What Is The REAL Problem With Carbs?

➡️  What Are GOOD Carb Sources?

➡️  How Many Carbs Should You Eat a Day?


By answering the question "are carbs bad for you?" we can help move you in the right direction with your health and nutrition goals. 

Carbs are not bad for you and can be incredibly beneficial when you are eating the right carbs, not processed carbs. 

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May 17, 202212:08
35. Why Is Protein Important to Your Health and How Much Protein Should You Be Eating Daily?

35. Why Is Protein Important to Your Health and How Much Protein Should You Be Eating Daily?

Part 1/3 of our Macronutrients Series

Over the next three weeks we are going to talk about Macronutrients, the three nutrients we use in the largest amounts. We will NOT be talking about how to count macros... JUST the nutrients themselves 😉.

For starters, This week we are going to answer the question why is protein important? It is also the one macronutrient that isn't demonized by diet culture which makes it a good macronutrient to start with.

There is a good chance you are not eating ENOUGH protein in your everyday diet. I'm not talking about specific goals (weight loss, muscle building, etc), I'm talking about the everyday person just trying to live their best life.

Today We Cover:

▶ How Much Protein Should You Eat Daily?

▶ What Food Is High In Protein?

▶ Why Is Protein Important?

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May 10, 202215:23
34. 3 Ways To Measure Your Health Goals That Don't Involve The Scale
May 03, 202209:24
33. How You Define 'Healthy Eating' Matters For The Success of Your Health Goals

33. How You Define 'Healthy Eating' Matters For The Success of Your Health Goals

This week’s podcast is actually inspired by the Listen To Your Body Challenge that I hosted two weeks ago. This was a conversation that I felt like came up multiple times throughout the challenge.

The definition of eating healthy matters when you're looking at making changes to your nutrition for a number of reasons.

Today on the Be Your Best Self Health Chats podcast we’re going to talk about all of those reasons as well as help you change your definition of what it means to eat healthily.

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Apr 26, 202212:52
32. Why Accountability Matters For Your Nutrition Goals

32. Why Accountability Matters For Your Nutrition Goals

You can have the best nutrition plan in the world but tackling it alone could make it a lot harder to stick to.   

When it comes to accountability, there's actually research behind those who have accountability and those who do not.  

Today we're talking about nutrition and why accountability matters.   

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Apr 12, 202214:54