Kylie continues her discussion on why maintenance is so important and the benefits of living in maintenance. She also talks about the "cost of getting lean." Support the podcast with the following products and companies and programs: *NEW* Macro Meal Plan Membership : with MyFitnessPal bar codes, macro information, shopping lists, and more. Outwork Nutrition Supplements: Use my code: KYLIE to save 10% on your first purchase. I use the pre workout and Recovery drink. The recovery ...
Mar 15, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 9
I cracked the code! I realized why so many women are eating 1500 calories and I'm spilling the beans.Yes, 1500 is better than 1200, but it's still not enough friends. In this episode I cover: What maintenance is and why it is so important to spend time eating at your maintenance level calories Why you might *think* you're only eating 1200 or 1500 calories, but you're not. What you need to do to actually maintain in maintenance. Why I am prioritizing teaching about maintenance over perimenopause....
Feb 29, 2024•36 min
Today on the podcast I'm talking with my friend Joe Eiben, this is his fourth time on the podcast. We are talking about polarity in fitness and nutrition. I just love Joe and his perspective on all things. Joe is a Psychotherapist, Professional Coach, Holistic Nutritionist, Writer and yogi. We dive into how our cultural is living with anxiety and overwhelm as a base and we can't exhale. We are at war from an internal and external standpoint and it's due to a lack of meaningful connection with ot...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 7
This week on Far From Perfect, I'm talking to Andrea Wool, she created 'Autoimmune Strong'. She is hear to rewrite the script on how to navigate life with autoimmune issues. She created this program from going through autoimmune conditions herself, it took almost 2 years for her to get a diagnosis. She quit her corporate job to fully focus on herself and to help others. We discuss various autoimmune conditions and what you can do to help, stress being a huge part of this. She talks about 'flare ...
Feb 15, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Today on Far From Perfect we are talking to nutrition coach Lisa Deluca, who also happens to be a coach within Elemental Coaching, on what's the deal with gut health? How does it effect us as a whole. You don't know how good you can feel, until you do!! Lisa goes over the two ways to help/"fix' you gut; restoration or an elimination diet. Restoration is going to do an overall haul of your gut and require a stool sample. An elimination diet is a great place to start just to see how you feels. She...
Feb 08, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Today on Far From Perfect I'm talking to Dr. Lisa Maddalena, who is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner. She is helping women navigate PERIMENOPAUSE and menopause with ease and such a valuable resource you guys. Today we are going to discuss Intermittent Fasting and how she sees it(it's just another diet). Metabolic syndrome, a resistance combination or illnesses. PCOS, and the different forms of it and what you can do(prioritize protein ladies) HRT, and the difference between it and pellets...
Feb 03, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Jocelyn is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, pelvic floor specialist and Level 2 Crossfit Trainer. She specializes in helping women get back to fitness after a hysterectomy, myomectomy or endometriosis excision without pain, prolapse or peeing themselves. Jocelyn was inspired to do this work through her own experience with uterine fibroids. Having 3 open abdominal surgeries between 26 and 32 years old, she saw the lack of resources for women healing from these major operations. Women deserve better ...
Feb 02, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 3
January is a popular time for people to start diets. But is now actually the best time for YOU to pursue your fat loss goals? Before starting a fat loss phase, you need to make sure you're meeting certain criteria, otherwise your fat loss attempt will not be fruitful. Support the podcast with the following products and companies I am aligned with: Outwork Nutrition Supplements: Use my code: KYLIE to save 10% on your first purchase. I use the pre workout and Recovery drink. The recovery drink...
Jan 23, 2024•29 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Today on Far From Perfect I've got Chris Castillo on the pod and we are going to talk about being an overachiever and burnout. Chris is 'your career minded bestie', she helps high achievers change their mindset, quit their bad behaviors, and find peace. We talk about the clients she works with (28-32 and 40's) and more female then male. The signs to look for. We talk about goal setting(hint hint neither of us are fans). The internal work that has to be done in order to be 'in recovery' and what ...
Jan 17, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 1
This year was one for the books, literally! Looking back, I can't believe I read (listened to) 18 books! Here's a brief overview of what they were and a very brief discussion of what they were about and who should read them. Atomic Habits by James Clear The Road Back To You by Morgan Cron Finding Me by Viola Davis - you think you have it hard The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday Switch by Dan and Chip Heath Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris Built to Move by Kelly and...
Dec 31, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 31
This week I'm sharing my reflection and big lessons from 2023. If you'd like to support the podcast, visit https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farfromperfectwithkylie/support Happy holidays everyone!
Dec 21, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 30
Today on Far From Perfect, I'm talking with Tara Woodland, a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner, Amazing right? Not only that, but she's also a wife, a mother, a Beautycounter Consultant, she home-schools her kids and manages to take care of herself. We are breaking down the difference between conventional medicine and labs vs. functional medicine and labs. I ask Tara specific things she tests for and about HRT. We also dive into burnout, over training and what/how that shows in your body. I...
Dec 12, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Are you tired of logging hours in the gym, tracking your macros and still not seeing the fruits of your labor? This is the episode for you! . Support the podcast with the following products and companies I am aligned with: Outwork Nutrition Supplements: Use my code: KYLIE to save 10% on your first purchase. I use the pre workout and Recovery drink. The recovery drink is my daily dose of creatine. . Glow Pro Self Tanner: Legit my saving grace in the winter. Easy to apply, never orangey o...
Dec 01, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 28
A few tips to help you enjoy the holiday without feeling like a slug next week, but with a different perspective from what I would have told you seven years ago.
Nov 22, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 27
A recap of the first annual Far From Perfect Summit and why I had to do this event. Don't forget to check out this week's sponsor, GlowPro Tans. It's self-tanning season and GlowPro is my go-to! Use coupon code LARSON to save 15% at GlowProTans.com.
Nov 07, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 25
You guys today I'm going to be talking about changing your body in your 40's and here's what it really takes. Understanding how much you're eating, strength training, daily movement, lowering your alcohol consumption and you know what I'm going to say Protein!!!! Warning...CARDIO DOESN'T BUILD MUSCLE I want to empower you with knowledge and for you to Own your part of the equation, because you have more power then you realize. Support the podcast with the following products and companies I am al...
Oct 05, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Today on Far From Perfect I am talking with Karin Nordin, who is a Behavior Change Expert. She has her PhD and is CEO of Body Brain Alliance. If you're like me you might recognize her from her work at Precision Nutrition. Karin's work focuses on two things, Helping people approach self help without self hate and helping people close the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. This is done by science! She talks to us about how your brain has no distinction between a small task and a...
Sep 29, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 24
In all my years of coaching, I've discovered one thing. Those that are most successful are the ones who master maintenance. If you struggle with maintenance, this episode is for you. I cover what exactly "maintenance" is, why you need to spend the majority of your time here and how you actually be successful in maintenance. I also talk about mistakes people make in maintenance so you know what to look out for. I'd love to hear what additional questions you have on the topic.
Sep 15, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Katy Whalen is the founder of Joi Women's Wellness and like many of us in our 40's she started feeling less than her best. Her journey to feel better and looking better inspired her to start Joi and help as many women as possible feel better than they ever imagined possible. In this episode I ask Katy why she started Joi, how Joi helps women thrive in perimenopause and what most women come to her struggling with. We also discuss the safety of HRT, the difference between bioidentical and syntheti...
Sep 08, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 22
The answers might surprised you. This was inspired by a question I received on Instagram from a woman who wanted to know if she should choose sleep or workout at 5am even though she is exhausted. Without hesitation, I told her, sleep. I followed with the other two things she needs to prioritize in perimenopause. I hope you find this episode helpful!
Aug 29, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 21
The summer is here in full force and I'm sharing tips on how to stick with your habits while enjoying summer as best you can. There are lots of obstacles (travel, schedule changes, lack of structure, social events), but you can still stay focused on what makes you feel your best. Listen in for my top tips!
Jun 28, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Paul Campbell graduated with his Master’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point in 2012. Paul has co-authored studies outlining the effectiveness of chronic disease prevention through lifestyle modification and believes that evidence-based interventions are the key to sustainable behavior change. Paul has been a competitive, drug free bodybuilder for the past 15 years, earning his professional status in 2018. Paul is also an avid hunter, mountain biker, a...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Coach David Mathis is making a repeat appearance on Far From Perfect because I wanted to ask him about some people in our industry saying that reverse diets aren't necessary. . We discuss what a reverse diet, or "health restoration phase" as David likes to call it, is and some unexpected benefits. And because David is such a great coach we dive into what nutrition coaching actually as and why it's more than just macro adjustments and getting clients to weight a certain number. . My favorite take...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Today on Far From Perfect I'm chatting with Alejandra, a friend and she is the director of programming for Elemental Coaching. We are talking about Body Dysmorphia and prioritizing yourself as a mother. First off you guys, this is just a conversation between two friends. Alejandra tells us about her background and how she got to where she is today in her life and work, which also happens to be fitness and nutrition coaching. She is mother to two young girls and she talks about navigating life wi...
May 24, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Elemental Coach Leanne Lang is back to talk to us about the sport of powerlifting and her experience with it. Two weeks ago, Leanne competed her her third powerlifting meet, her best showing yet and I was there to witness the strength and perseverance that the sport fosters. In this episode Leanne covers: What exactly is powerlifting and the culture and community Why Leanne loves the sport. How her injuries impacted her personal and mental state. Managing gaining weight while healing and returni...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Looking to start a fat loss phase soon or currently in one? This is the episode for you! I explain how to know if you're in a good spot to purse fat loss and how to make fat loss as easy as possible. I also share some hard truths about fat loss that you will want to keep in mind. Support the podcast with the following products and companies I am aligned with: Outwork Nutrition Supplements : Use my code: KYLIE to save 10% on your first purchase. I use the pre workout and Recovery drink. The rec...
May 02, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Today on Far From Perfect I'm talking with Tina Haupert, from Carrots n Cake. Tina is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Nutrition Coach and founder of Carrots 'N' Cake. Her program is a customized program, she uses the data from the testing so that she can look at the big picture on what's going on with your body. Tina talks to us about shifts that happen as we get older and enter perimenopause and menopause, but there is no reason to be miserable, Tina wants to help wome...
Apr 11, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Today on Far From Perfect we are chatting with Erica Bonham who is a therapist and coach. She's been doing this for 14 years and she focuses on EMDR therapy and trauma recovery. Today we are talking about regulating your nervous system and how if we can master this, then we are 'good'! She talks to us about the Big T and the little t, in retrospect of trauma. Lack of atunement is key in terms of regulating the nervous system and understanding and holding the space for it is how we learn to regul...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Today on Far From Perfect, I'm talking with Dr. John Delony who is a mental health, Wellness and Relationship expert. He got his start working at various universities and what he describes as 'sitting with folks while the wheels fall off'. We are talking about the mental health of our society and men and how they are experiencing depression and anxiety they are just showing/expressing it differently then women do. I love everything he had to say, obviously that's why I had him on the podcast. We...
Mar 21, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Today on Far From Perfect I have Jayson Gaddis with me who is a relationship expert, executive coach, author and founder of Relationship School. We are talking about...you guessed it relationships! Jayson got his start in this field due to a relationship failure. He talks about two paths in a relationship, which are 'to inspire them' and 'to move on'. He doesn't recommend entering a relationship with the intent/want to change someone. We also discuss intimacy and ideas to recreating that if you'...
Mar 15, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 11
