This show is all about helping you build YOUR strongest body with so you can live your life to the fullest! And I'm going to help you do it without a scale or fad diets, or wellness grifting, or shame.
I'm your host Betsy, a certified strength and conditioning specialist who has been working as a personal trainer for 13 years. I've helped countless clients get stronger, faster, move without pain, fall in love with how they look, and develop a deep appreciation for all they are capable of. And in this show I'm sharing it all with you, training tips, nutrition guidance, recovery strategies, and a whole lot of body image nuance you won't find in most corners of the fitness industry. Your strongest body is closer than you think and I'd LOVE to help you discover it!
Are you worried you are doing an exercises and it isn't working the muscles it is supposed to? In this episode, I'm breaking down the reasons why you might be struggling with that and what to do about it! Join the Build Bodies Waitlist! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com ! 💪🏼...
It may seem like an obvious analogy but you can't drive your car on an empty gas tank and the same goes for your body. In this episode I break down the 3 priorities for filling up your own tank that will help you perform and recover to see real results! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com ! 💪🏼...
Instead of sitting down to make a complicated plan to overhaul your nutrition, that will likely leave you ready to quit after a single meal, use these 3 effective behavior tips TODAY to effectively improve your nutrition for sustainable visible results. In this episode… Violeta Meyners IG Join the Built Bodies waitlist! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com ! 💪🏼...
It's short, it's sweet, it's to the point. This episode will help you get out of a rut and back on track in just 10 minutes!!!! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com ! 💪🏼
In this episode, I'm chatting about the slippery slope of chasing some ideal body and tips and tools for living fully in your body right now (while still pursuing physique change fitness goals). I provide actionable tools for feeling more at peace in your skin, improving your self-perception and managing bad body image days. Episodes I reference: 3 Strategies To Navigate Bad Body Image Days Join the Built Bodies Waitlist Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Bets...
If you are like so many women I've trained, you probably have complicated feelings about the scale, what weight you are supposed to be, the weight you want to be, and the belief that smaller is always the healthier goal. In this episode, I'll help you unpack some of those thoughts, explain a little more about the difference between weight measurements and body composition measurements, explain who may want to do them, who may want to skip them, and what are some other metrics for progress that m...
You aren't going to love every exercise! There are probably a few that you definitively hate. But should you still be trying to do them? I give you practical strategies for working in exercises you don't like so that you target weaknesses but don't derail your consistency because you dread them! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com ! 💪🏼...
What does a trainer do when they want to skip a workout or have an extreme craving? I share here and there are some lessons I hope you can take from it! You aren't in it alone! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com ! 💪🏼
Do you look around and wonder why it feels like everyone else can do it? Do you feel like you berate yourself because you can't get results? In this episode, I'm talking about why you are wrong about the reasons you haven't had fitness or nutrition success yet and shedding light on the real reasons. As always, I'm offering tools to change things up, get out of your own way, and see incredible results (and if you know me it comes from a place of deep compassion). Don't miss your chance to registe...
You may have come to accept some real wellness BS as fact by no fault of your own. These misconceptions are so deeply engrained in the way we think about fitness and nutrition, we aren't always even aware we think about them that way but when I help you see them and free yourself from them, you will finally be able to achieve the results you have been working so hard for. Join Built Bodies!!! Registration open until 9/10 at 11:59 pm et! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! Fo...
When I'm scrolling Tik Tok and Instagram, I am seeing a lot of people dive into competitive bodybuilding in order to reach their goals but I have some thoughts about how training for life and competition can be really different. Let me save you some body image heartache with this insight. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com ! 💪🏼...
I'm not much for the "no excuses" mentality but there are realities we have to face about our ability to reach our goals if we can't find time to prioritize the actions that will get us there. In this episode, I help you discover how reassessing how you spend your time can be an opportunity to realign your priorities depending on your current season of life. Join the FREE five-day nutrition challenge, Fit Fuel , here! Registration closes at midnight 8/25. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Monday...
If you have been working hard to make changes to your nutrition but you can't ever seem to make noticeable progress, you may be fixating on the wrong changes. In this episode I break down common things that trip people up when they are trying to make long lasting nutrition change and see results. Join the FREE 5-day Fit Fuel Challenge here!!!! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com ! 💪🏼...
As a trainer and nutrition coach working with women for the last 14 years, I've seen 3 common mistakes. But the good news is that these mistakes are easily avoidable and when you start to make these simple changes, real results suddenly feel within reach! Join the FREE Fit Fuel Nutrition Challenge that starts August 26! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com ! 💪🏼...
If you grew up watching everyone you know diet and dieting yourself you may have some sneaky subconscious habits that are standing between you and your fitness results! In this episode I break down 3 common diet thoughts and what to do about them to finally gain food freedom and see real results. Join the FREE 5-day Fit Fuel Challenge here! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com ! 💪🏼...
Don't buy into the narrative that you are just "too lazy" to reach your goals. I'm betting good money when you miss a workout or struggle with nutrition something other than laziness is to blame. And just working "harder" but doing all the same things is keeping you stuck in a rut never reaching your goals. In this episode I break down what you actually need to do to start reaching your goals! Join the Built Bodies Waitlist! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from ...
Listen to learn the 3 things to consider when choosing the best time of day to workout! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com ! 💪🏼
We all know that progress isn't linear but that doesn't mean it still doesn't feel crappy when you hit a set back. In this episode, I'm breaking down a different way to think about progress and your health behaviors that should put you at ease and make consistency well within your grasp! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com ! 💪🏼...
Your individual diet is entirely up to you and choosing the foods and the quantities that help you reach your goals and feel your best. For some eliminating foods are a medical necessity while others choose it for other reasons. I was recently encouraged by my physician to try some experimenting with my own diet and I share with you some of my observations (hint- I'm not crazy about eliminating foods strictly unless it is medically necessary and really makes you feel better). While I didn't get ...
If you are at all like me there are areas in your life where you struggle to ask for help. And a lot of people struggle to ask for help when it comes to fitness and nutrition, a place where getting some extra support could mean the difference in getting real results. I share why I think asking for help is a sign of self awareness and how many of my clients have gotten over their biggest hurdles because they asked for the additional expertise and support they needed. Join the Built Bodies waitlis...
Hard truth: no one can just tell you what to eat. And if they do, you will always need that kind of hand holding. If you want to reach your fitness and nutrition goals and actually be able to maintain them, you need to learn HOW to eat. That means learning the skills to make real-time decisions in real life and that's what I help you with in this episode! Join the Built Bodies waitlist here! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and...
Ever spent a holiday or vacation stressing about falling "off track"? Spent more of your time worrying about food or workouts than actually enjoying yourself in the present moment? This episode is for you! I explain the importance of cultivating self-trust to really enjoy food, movement, and your body. Join the Built Bodies Waitlist here Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com ! 💪🏼...
What if you could transform your fitness routine to fit perfectly into your busy life? I unravel the secrets of creating training splits that cater to real-life demands and goals. In this episode, I discuss the best ways to organize your workouts, whether you're building strength, getting leaner, or aiming for body recomposition. Discover how to optimize your fitness regimen, even if the gym can't be the center of your universe. We break down why traditional body part splits might not be the bes...
Ever feel like your stomach seems to growl louder the more you work out? In this episode, you'll gain insights into understanding and managing heightened hunger cues, aligning your nutrition with your fitness goals, and ensuring your diet supports your training and overall health. Whether you aim to maintain your current size, boost your well-being, or build muscle, we emphasize the importance of nutrient-dense foods and a high-protein diet, offering actionable tips on mindful eating. Struggling...
Are your subconscious food rules sabotaging your nutrition goals? Join me, Betsy Foster, as we uncover how hidden beliefs about food, ingrained from childhood and societal influences, might be holding you back from achieving a balanced and healthy lifestyle. You'll gain insights on how to become a keen self-observer and challenge these limiting rules, enabling you to nourish your body effectively and enjoy food without guilt. Say goodbye to the restrictive weekday diets and indulgent weekend hab...
Ever wondered why lifting heavy weights could be the game-changer in your fitness journey? Discover how pushing past your comfort zone can lead to significant gains in strength and body composition, especially for women. In this episode, I debunk the myths and fears surrounding heavy lifting. Learn how to accurately gauge the right weight for you using the rate of perceived exertion and reps in reserve, and find out why lifting close to muscle failure is crucial for your progress. This episode p...
While there are a ton of reasons to build muscle, one of the most transformative reasons is the kind of intangible confidence it gives you when you look in the mirror. If you've spent years battling your reflection, it isn't your fault. Women have been convinced that the secret to loving their bodies is shrinking it. Building muscle turns that paradigm upside down and helps you see yourself and your body differently. Join the Built Bodies Waitlist! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and T...
In this episode, I'm busting the myth that metabolism becomes a major culprit behind weight gain and body changes as we age. I'll share surprising data showing that your metabolism isn't doing what you think it as you get older and then give you. Then we'll walk through the more legitimate factors driving weight gain and body shape changes over the years, like reduced physical activity and muscle loss. I offer actionable strategies that can help you stay fit and healthy, no matter your age. By r...
Have a few goals you are training for? In this episode I breakdown whether it is possible for you to accomplish them all, how to structure your training, and some tools for supporting your progress. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com ! 💪🏼
People who have success getting strong and changing their physique have a few things in common and I'm telling you what those things are in this episode. If you are able to start doing a little more of these things, you'll supercharge your results. A few things I mention in the episode... Episode 53: What To Do If You Feel Like You Are Bulking Up Built Bodies Waitlist Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com...
