Follow Your Gut
Dive into my best tips for sustainable weight loss, vibrant health, and unstoppable body confidence.
Episode 59: 3 Weight Loss Hacks That Have Nothing to Do with Diet or Exercise
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My obsession with diet, exercise, and my body weight started at a very early age. I remember devouring nutrition and fitness articles in middle school. Following my mom’s workout DVDs before I was 13 years old. Analyzing the small layer of fat around my midsection in the mirrors of my dance studio at 11 years old.
And yet, I would still spend the next 10 years living in a body I hated.
No matter how obsessed I got about what exercises I should do or what diet I should follow, I just couldn’t stick with a...
Episode 55: Manifesting Weight Loss. Can You Think Your Way Thin?
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No matter what I do I can't lose weight.
Why am I such a failure?
My body hates me.
I hate my body.
This is impossible.
I suck.
Do any of these sound familiar to you? If they do, you may be putting up a block to your weight loss goals more powerful than any cheat day or skipped workout.
Think that sounds woo woo af? It's not. It's actually well documented that our thoughts can affect our physiology, sometimes instantaneously.
For example, people with multiple personality disorders...
Episode 54: If I Had to Give ONE Tip to Lose Weight, Feel Your Best, and Prevent Disease... THIS is it!
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We were all told as kids to 'eat your fruits and veggies'. But how much is enough? What counts as a serving? Why do we need so many? And how do we fit them all in??
These are the questions I'll be answering in this week's episode of the Life Unleashed Podcast!
How Many Servings of Produce Should You Aim for Daily?
8 Fist-Sized Servings (approximately 3/4 cup each).
Why So Many?
Episode 53: 4 Reasons to Break Up with Low Carb Diets (According to Science)
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A few weeks ago, my friend Doug reached out to me wondering why he actually got more shredded while eating more carbs during quarantine.
This may sound totally counterintuitive, especially in the age of keto where 'experts' would have you believe that low carb is the best way to go if your primary goal is weight loss.
But as per usual, the weight loss industry loves highlighting the quick fix side of these trends, while ignoring the long term implications on your health and weight...
Anniversary Episode (52): Weight Loss Success Stories to Inspire You to START!
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Have you been thinking about trying to lose weight, attempting to tone up, or trying your hand at becoming the fittest version of yourself? But...
You're nervous. You've been burned in the past, you don't want to fail again, you're afraid of the amount of work it'll take, and you aren't sure if you'll be able to maintain your results if you do finally hit your goal weight?
All I can say is, every successful client I have started exactly where you are right now. They had all the same fears, all...
Episode 51: Sugar Cravings Suck! Here are 3 Steps to Conquer Them.
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Sugar. It can be such a source of joy, comfort, and celebration, while it can just as easily transform into an uncontrollable source of weight gain, shame spirals, and some rough bouts of acne and bloating (I know... hot).
And just like you, I've been there, walking that line between the good, the bad, and the ugly side of sugar.
But why is it so hard to walk that line? Why is it such a slippery slope? And is there room for sugar in a healthy, well-balance diet?
I...
Episode 50: 4 Reasons Your Metabolism is Shot and You Can't Lose Weight
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Last week, we talked all about what mental shifts you need to make to get off the yoyo diet train.
But if you've been on that sucker for a while and you've spent years cutting calories, cutting food groups, and increasing your workouts, chances are pretty good your metabolism is all kinds of jacked up.
I see it all the time with new clients, they come to me saying things like, "I only eat 1200 calories per day and workout hard 7 days per week, but I can't lose an ounce."
Yup, that's extreme diets at...
Episode 46: 5 Proven Ways to Overcome Stress Eating
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We all are under inordinate amounts of stress lately. And being stuck in the house with extra time on your hands, can quickly lead to fridge raids, and mindless binges if you don't have a plan and tools in place to prevent it.
So today we're talking about 6 proven ways to keep you from stress-eating your way to the quarantine 15.
- Create as many barriers as possible between you and your 'red light' foods. If it isn't in the house, it's much harder to eat it. This is a much smarter strategy than...
Episode 41: Kat's Favorite Things to Grow Your Health and Business
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Part of creating a life of abundant health, happiness, and success is discovering the tools and products that make the road easier and more enjoyable. Which is why today I'm sharing the things I've found over the years that have been absolute game-changers in my health, business, and life.
1. Favorite Protein Shake: Vital Proteins Collagen + Shakeology
2. Favorite Fitness App: Beachbody On Demand (click the 3-month membership option if you want to give it a try for free) +MyFitnessPal
3. Favorite Water Bottle: ...
Episode 40: How to Create a Habit That Sticks (My 6-to-Stick Method)
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We all know habits are the keys to our success in any endeavor we have.
Our ability to achieve our dreams virtually never comes down to one big thing we did. It's what we do, how we think, and how we respond to challenges every single day, without even thinking, that truly determines our fate.
So here is my 6-to-Stick Method (as seen in my Life Unleashed Program) for creating healthy habits that will stand the test of time, motivation, and busy-ness.
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Make it easy.
Whenever you choose the habit that you want...
