Have you ever started a workout program and felt like things were going in the opposite direction? Maybe you started gaining weight instead of losing it? In this episode I'm going to dive into what's really going on when you start gaining weight with more exercise. Want a FREE Month in the Female Fat Solution Membership Program? Join here: http://bit.ly/FFSMP Use Code: THANKS for a free month!
In this episode I am going to dive into the specifics for nutrient timing during exercise for those women in menopause. It's important to time your nutrition appropriately around exercise to avoid going into a fat storage mode. I will also talk about why it's different for women in menopause. Register for the FREE Weight Loss in Menopause Webinar: https://dr-beth-westie.mykajabi.com/p/menopause...
If you are in menopause you probably feel like nothing is the same. The things you used to do in order to lose weight don't work anymore. You've got all kinds of new symptoms including hot flashes, and night sweats. And you really aren't sure how to deal with all of these changes. In this episode I'm going to dive into why things are so frustrating and how you can change that! Link to Register for the Free Weight Loss in Menopause Webinar: https://dr-beth-westie.mykajabi.com/p/menopause...
In this episode I am diving into the differences between men and women's bodies. A lot of times we get hung up on the number on the scale, or the fact that we may weigh more than our male counterpart. However that weight distribution is different between genders. Men for example tend to have more muscle mass in their upper body, whereas women tend to have more muscle mass in their lower body. It's just how we are designed. It's important to know what you are training your body for, and how your ...
Intermittent Fasting is all the rage right now. And don't get me wrong, there are a ton of benefits to it, but it's important to know what you are doing. Especially for women. If you are new to intermittent fasting, or want to give it a try this episode is for you. I'm going to give you some ideas on how you can incorporate intermittent fasting into your life, without having to dive in head first.
Do you eat on a schedule? Do you have your day planned out in increments of the next meal/snack on your schedule? If you know me, you know I do. And I believe everyone should eat on a schedule. There are so many benefits to sticking with a schedule when it comes to your meals and snacks. Not limited to increased energy, less brain fog, fewer cravings, weight loss, etc. In this episode I'm going to dive into the benefits of eating on a schedule, and how you can get started today!...
Progress is progress. We've heard this phrase before, but what do I mean? It seems like as women we have a hard time giving ourself credit for how far we've come. When we really take a step back and look at where we came from, and how different things are now it's incredible. Whether it be in our careers, families, with our health, etc. It's SO important to take a step back and really give yourself the credit you deserve for how far you've come. In this episode I share a look at my progress, and...
Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum graduated Summa Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1984. She immediately began her studies with Maharishi Ayurveda, obtaining Ayurvedic Practitioner certification in 1992. In the late 1990’s she began a 17-year one-on-one internship with Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra, an award-winning herbal formulator who hails from a 5,000 -year-old family lineage of Raj Vaidyas, treating the royalty of India. During her internship Vaidya Mishra taught her how to treat practical...
Suzanne is a Holistic Mentor to women with stress, anxiety, body tension, trauma. She helps them overcome their stress by clearing the path of self connection, and begin momentum towards receiving what they truly want. She offers Energy Tapping (similar to EFT) and TRE (Trauma Release Exercises) to help the MindBody shift towards self-empowerment and resiliency. Suzanne's own early developmental trauma led her to seek holistic approaches that helped shed the layers of dysfunction, uncover her va...
In this episode I am talking all about bingeing, and what it does to your hormones. I know there is an emotional side to bingeing, but that's not what I'm going to cover today. Today I want to give you a better understanding of what happens to your body when you binge. Now I get it, I've been there. Eating an entire pizza was not out of the question for me when I was in college. And I know what it can be like to deny yourself that small scoop of ice cream at night, that leads to eating an entire...
In the 3rd episode of this series for busy women I am talking all about stress management. I don't know anyone who doesn't have some amount of stress in their life. They key is knowing how to manage it. Especially for women who's bodies are already super sensitive to stress, and in response to stress will store more fat. In this episode I'm diving into some of my favorite tips to help prevent that!
Part 2 in this series for busy women is all about what to do when you get off track. Life happens and sometimes things get out of control. So what should you do when this happens to avoid slipping even further back? In this episode I'm going to go through a few easy tips to get back on track when you fall off!
In the first of a 3 part series I am talking about snacks and food prep that can help increase energy, and boost metabolism for busy women. A lot of times as busy women, we don't have the time to read labels, prep for hours, or take our time in the grocery store. In this episode I will give you some tips on how to navigate this in order to fuel your body correctly!
Miscarriage is something that a lot of women will experience at some point in their lives, but it's not often talked about. How can we heal after? Not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. What is normal to experience? In this episode I share my experience with miscarriage and some of the things that helped me really heal my body and my mind. I know this can be a very sensitive subject, so I hope you will find some of the insight helpful. If you are going through this now, I hop...
Someone recently said to me "I think everyone needs a coach." And I so agree with this statement for the most part. We can't all be experts in everything, so if there is an area you're focusing in on, why not get someone to help you who knows what they're doing? In the end that costs you less time, less frustration, faster results, etc. etc. But when is the best time to hire a coach? When is the best time to invest your money into someone to help you achieve the result you're looking for? In thi...
I was recently on a phone call with a woman in my current 12 Week Program, and some of the things she was telling me as far as results goes, was blowing my mind. Weight loss sure, inches gone yep. More energy, better workouts, etc. etc. But what a lot of people don't talk about is the life changing parts of a program. The things you will stop tolerating in your life, because you know better. When you are able to be more in tune with your body that you can feel when something is too much and you ...
Heather is a Mom, Wife, and a Health Coach She was Ms. Bikini Universe Pro after a 55 lb weight loss. She is a Postpartum Psychosis survivor & awareness advocate. And a Breast Implant Illness and Self Love Advocate. In this episode Heather shares her story of postpartum psychosis and what that looked like for her. She goes into detail on some of the things she experienced, and some of the choices she made during that time. One of which lead to getting breast implants. Most recently she suffe...
As a mom of three, who runs her own business I am as guilty as the next person of taking on more than I can handle. Often this leads to the feeling of overwhelm. Lately I've been feeling this in more aspects of my life, and it was time to take a step back. In this episode I'm talking about overwhelm, and how it can affect more than just your sanity. We often forget that when we are spread thin, all things begin to suffer. Including relationships, self care, parenting, work, weight loss results, ...
Justine is a certified health coach, certified group fitness instructor, and master of habit change. Most of her life she had struggled with anxiety, depression, and fatigue. She was quickly thrown into the autoimmune world with a suspicious thyroid nodule. After multiple tests and biopsies, surgery left her with only half of her thyroid. It wasn't until her doctor refused to prescribe medication due to her blood tests being normal that she began seeking alternative holistic methods of healing. ...
Lorisa Leigh works with women to transform body and soul so they can lose weight, gain energy, and create balance. She also loves exploring the deeper parts of her clients on a spiritual level to help them to grow and expand is this area. Because as we know when we truly connect to that deeper part of us the body will follow. She’s been a registered nurse for over 10 years and attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She also is the host of the podcast Wealth & Wellness + Soul where...
Dr. Paul Arciero is a Nutrition and Applied Physiology Scientist; Nutrition and Fitness Expert and Keynote Speaker. He is the creator of Protein Pacing and the PRISE Protocol. In this episode we dive into what protein pacing is, how you can implement it into your life, and what benefits you will see from it. Dr. Paul has done immense amounts of research on protein pacing, and shares some of the science behind it. He also shares with us the PRISE Protocol, what it is, and why you need to be follo...
Adrienne is an acupuncturist and integrative fertility expert. She integrates principles of traditional Chinese medicine and functional medicine to help women get pregnant in a methodical way rather than throwing the kitchen sink. She's the founder of inner peace acupuncture for women, a fertility-focused acupuncture clinic in Charlotte, NC, she hosts the How to get healthy and get pregnant podcast, and created the practically fertile methodology that changed the way women approach their fertili...
What is the true cost of health? Every single person faces the cost objection of health at some point. You are put in a situation where you have to decide if the problem is worth fixing for that cost. It would be great if our health insurance covered anything and everything that had to do with our health, but unfortunately that's just not the case. So when it comes down to it, you have to determine in fixing the problem is worth it to you when it comes down to the cost. You also have to look at ...
Lesslee is the founder of Nutritional Path LLC and is multi-certified in several modalities for weight loss, fitness and Life coaching. Lesslee's specialty is women’s health and fitness over the age of 50. Above all, Lesslee is passionate about empowering women to uncover their potential not only with weight loss and fitness but with living life to their fullest. Lesslee will show you how to create a balance with delicious foods that encourage weight loss and fitness that works for you....
In honor of the 50th episode of the podcast I wanted to do something a little bit different. I really haven't ever shared this part of my story, but I know it's time. For this episode I dove into the turning point that really ignited my passion for women's health. It was really hard for me to share this part of my journey, so I had my friend Deja on the podcast to help ask questions to steer me in a forward direction. I've always had a passion for helping people, especially women, but this part ...
Lyle McDonald received his BS in Exercise Physiology from UCLA in 1993. He has over 20+ years in the fitness industry and has been online since the Internet started (1994). He has written 14 books written on varying topics of diet, nutrition and fat loss. In this episode we talk about his most recent book, The Women's Book Vol 1: A Guide to Nutrition, Fat Loss and Muscle Gain. You can join Lyle's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/810890695609053/?ref=bookmarks You can find his book...
A lot of times women give up on a new program or plan due to lack of immediate results. When in reality this stop and go cycle is only making progress harder. Consistency in all things is key. The more consistent you are for longer, the better your results will be. In this episode I talk all about consistency, and some of my favorite tips to sticking with it.
Amy Jo Goddard is the coauthor of the classic Lesbian Sex Secrets for Men and author of the new book Woman on Fire: Nine Elements to Wake up Your Erotic Energy, Personal Power and Sexual Intelligence. She teaches sexual empowerment programs, and delivered her popular TEDx talk Owning Your Sexual Power in Napa Valley. Amy Jo is a proud UC Santa Barbara alumna and earned her Master's degree in Human Sexuality Education at New York University. A California-New York hybrid, she has been named one of...
In this episode I am talking about my top 10 healthiest foods. A few included are: beans, garlic, spinach, lemon, and dark chocolate! I am also talking about the benefits of each of these foods and why I chose them for my list!
Shayla is from Minnesota and has been traveling the world full time since 2015. She’s done everything from lead Yoga retreats in South America to working in a hotel in Puerto Rico, volunteering with refugees in Greece to living in a van in Ireland, New Zealand and the west coast of the US. Shayla also documents these travels every Wednesday on her YouTube channel that has 40k subscribers and growing!! Shayla says she’s gets out there to challenge what she thought was normal, learn new things and...
