What is adrenal fatigue? Are you suffering from it, and what can you do? In today's episode I am answering all of your questions on Adrenal Fatigue. Many women suffer from adrenal fatigue, many without really understanding what it is. One of the biggest questions women typically have is, how can I bounce back from the debilitating fatigue? The next question is usually, how long is it going to take? I will talk about the ins and outs of this, as well as hormone testing. What you can get tested, a...
Jul 30, 2018•28 min
If you are anything like me you struggle to choose clothes that fit well. In this episode I invited my sister, Carol Schlaeger, to talk about fashion, body image, and more! Even though we are sisters, when it comes to this we have nothing in common! She has been a fashion model for 17 years, and in my eyes is an expert when it comes to dressing for your body. We also talk about body image, and why the scale should not dictate your happiness with your body.
Jul 26, 2018•40 min
On a weekly basis I have a handful of women contact me who are struggling with infertility. It can be a really tough thing to navigate, and can be an emotionally frustrating experience. In this episode I am going to dive into acupuncture and infertility, and how this can be a tool women use on their journey.
Jul 23, 2018•18 min
Austin Eppert has been a Personal Trainer for almost ten years. He is a writer and aspiring to be a published author very soon. He is also one of 2018's Top 25 Twin Cities Finest Professionals! Austin is my trainer at Burn Bootcamp in Eden Prairie, MN. In this episode we cover a variety of topics including training, psychology and comparison. He has a passion for training, and is really dialed in to the ins and outs of working with women. You will hear his fire for really making an impact in peo...
Jul 19, 2018•47 min
We are conditioned to want to see results immediately. When you can get things delivered the next day, we often times expect our weight loss results to show up the same way. However a lot of times when you see a quick result, you also see a quick digression. Often times gaining back the weight you lost and then some. It's so important to remember to stay the course. The female body is capable of amazing things, if we allow it the time it needs. This episode is all about staying the course, and w...
Jul 16, 2018•11 min
Jeffrey Essen is an accomplished Naturopathic Doctor, Holistic Healthcare Practitioner, Certified Gluten-Competent Practitioner, and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who has been in practice since 2000. Naturopathic medicine always seeks to find the causal factors to disease and stay on the leading edge of science in matters of metabolism, toxic exposure, and functional nutrition. Dr. Essen has a private practice in Rosemount where he specializes in autoimmune disease, digestive issues, and func...
Jul 12, 2018•32 min
One of the biggest struggles I see women have when eating a plant based diet, is not getting enough nutrient in. A lot of the struggle comes with knowing how to substitute and still be sure to hit your nutrient numbers. I often see an imbalance in the ratio of protein to carb consumed by plant based eaters. In this episode I'm going to dive into how you can make sure you are fueling your body correctly while eating a plant based diet.
Jul 10, 2018•20 min
Dr. Danielle Eaton is a chiropractor in Washington, MO who helps stressed-out moms find their center through nutrition and hands-on healing. She's also the founder of Aligned Women, which is an organization that supports female practitioners in gaining the confidence to grow practices that work for their families. Dr. Danielle is a wife, girl mom of three, and lover of all things crunchy.
Jul 06, 2018•39 min
I love all Holidays, but the 4th of July is one of my favorites! Just because it's a Holiday doesn't mean you have to completely fall of track. It also doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the fun a Holiday can bring! So how can you navigate the Holiday in the best way? I'm talking about hydration, snacks, and meals!
Jul 03, 2018•6 min
Do you feel overwhelmed anytime you start working toward your goals? All of the meal prep, reading labels, planning, etc that goes into it can be overwhelming. In this episode I'm going to talk about a few of the ways you can avoid this feeling of overwhelm that usually leads to giving up! Some of these ideas are ways you can delegate things out, so you can be successful! The days of trying to do it all, are over! Set yourself up to reach your goals!
Jul 01, 2018•7 min
Alegra Loewenstein is a best-selling author, speaker and coach with a background in biology and creative writing. Guiding us back to enjoying and actually living life in the midst of our hectic full schedules is part of her passion. She creates journals that inspire busy, ambitious leaders to slow down, tune in to their holistic whole body, connect to their desires, cultivate their intuition, and very often lose weight. She likes tea, chocolate and reading self help books. Alegra lives in Sunny ...
Jun 27, 2018•31 min
What is carb cycling? And how can women apply it into their lives? There is a certain time during the month when the body is naturally burning more carb, therefore adding in carb cycling can help your body burn even more! So when is best, and what do you need to know to get started? Find out in this episode!
Jun 25, 2018•11 min
Most women have a love/hate relationship when it comes to dieting. We love the results it can bring, but hate the process. No one likes eliminating things from their diet, or feeling like they can't have that glass of wine, or slice of pizza they really want. But why is this back and forth making things even worse for you? In this episode I'm going to dive into this love/hate relationship and why it's not serving you!
Jun 21, 2018•13 min
What results can you expect to see in the next 12 Weeks? In this episode I'm going to share with you some of the results the women in my current 12 Week Group have gotten. This is just the tip of the iceberg! If you are ready to take action, and change your results over the next 12 Weeks, then join us! Here is a link to schedule a free call to see if this program is the right fit for you! https://calendly.com/drbethwestie/free-consultation
Jun 18, 2018•7 min
I've just opened enrollment for my next 12 Week Challenge! This time with TWO Options. One for women in Menopause & one for women who aren't! If you are looking for an end to the cycle of "dieting", counting calories, losing weight & gaining it back, I urge you to reach out. This program is designed specifically for women. Taking into consideration the female physiology. We will work together to work towards your specific goals. Each female body is different, and therefore needs differen...
Jun 14, 2018•5 min
Does having an autoimmune disease affect how you lose weight? The short answer is yes. In this episode we are going to dive into why having an autoimmune disease can make it harder to lose weight. We will talk about how autoimmune affects different areas of your body including your hormones, and how this comes into play with weight loss. I will also give you some strategies to take a different approach!
Jun 11, 2018•31 min
Besides being so delicious, why should women be eating more fat bombs? Do you know the benefits of having a fat bomb or two first thing in the morning? Or even mid afternoon? In this episode we will dive into why fat bombs are so amazing for you!
Jun 08, 2018•7 min
Have you ever felt guilty after you've eaten something you thought maybe you shouldn't have? Or maybe you have felt guilty about not eating something someone is pressuring you to eat? The heavy feeling of guilt has come over all of us at some point in time, but why should we let it? In this episode we are going to talk more about this feeling of guilt, the 80/20 rule and why you really shouldn't have to feel guilty.
Jun 04, 2018•21 min
These are some of my favorite quick detox tips. Simple and easy. You probably have everything you need to implement them sitting at home!
Jun 01, 2018•9 min
In this episode I am taking a deep dive into menopause. This is going to apply to any women who has entered menopause naturally, or those who are thrown in due to surgery, etc. Explaining why this hormone shift causes weight gain, and what you can do about. We will talk about focusing on your "new" body and how this effects the strategies you try. I will also give you some tips to implement right away to start noticing a change!
May 29, 2018•28 min
DelRae Messer, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2007. Her passion for wellness originated from high school and college athletics. She participated in track and cross-country at NDSU in Fargo, ND. She specialized in marketing, nutrition and weight loss and family wellness in Lakeville, MN. In 2010, DelRae founded and formulated Dr. DelRae Detox & Weight Loss System, an online health and wellness coaching and nutraceutical program. Disheartened with the...
May 24, 2018•17 min
How does your mindset affect your weight loss results? Where does emotion come into play when trying to lose weight? These are often areas we don't closely associate with weight loss, but they are just as important as your nutrition and exercise. In this episode I'm diving into how your mindset and emotion can be impacting your weight loss results.
May 21, 2018•33 min
In this episode I am going to dive into seed cycling! What it is, and how you can add it to your routine to help regulate hormones. It's really as simple as adding 2 types of seeds during your estrogen weeks, and 2 different types of seeds during your progesterone weeks. It's similar to the warming and cooling foods concept we have talked about it previous episodes. Add all of these tactics together to really give your body the boost it needs to regulate your hormones.
May 17, 2018•17 min
What is the best type of exercise for women, or is there a best? Is there something you can do that's going to help you lose weight faster? Or is it more about finding something you can stick with? In this episode I talk more about exercise and what is best for women.
May 14, 2018•7 min
The keto diet is all the rage these days, but no one is talking about the side effects for women! When women go on a low carb diet they essentially shut down hormone function. Long term this results in hormone dysfunction, weight gain, inability to lose weight, fatigue, exhaustion brain fog, and on and on. So why are we trying to push this diet?! Sure it can maybe provide some quick, short term results. But then what? You are left with a metabolism that is shut down, and you are going to struggl...
May 10, 2018•18 min
One of the reasons women tend to fail on a program is because they don't set boundaries when going into it. Without boundaries it's likely those around you are going to feel uncomfortable with you trying something new, and will begin to push you back into old habits. In this episode I talk more about boundaries and why they are so important to have in place!
May 07, 2018•6 min
With so many different types of protein out there how do we know what's best for us? Do I need a protein powder? How much protein should I be getting each day? Is this protein better than that one? In this episode I dive into all things protein! Answering all of these questions and more!
May 04, 2018•35 min
There are so many different types of cleanses on the market today, offering numerous different benefits. But, how do you know what is right for you? Do you even need to cleanse? In this episode I talk about two main types of cleanses, the differences, and who might choose to do which one.
Apr 30, 2018•6 min
A lot of times when women try to apply the principles of intermittent fasting, they get the opposite result. The reason being, they are applying a protocol designed to work best for men. With a few tweaks, women can use intermittent fasting to achieve the results they're looking for.
Apr 26, 2018•24 min
Meal prep can be one of your biggest assets when it comes to being successful, but as a busy mom I can tell you I don't always have 2-3 hours on a Sunday to prep. In this episode I will give you some of my biggest meal prep tips to help you stay on track!
Apr 23, 2018•8 min
