A lot of people go into their weight loss journey focused on what they need to cut out, and what kinds of workouts they need to add. This episode dives into the advice I give to my clients when we start working together. If you're tired of yo-yo dieting, cutting out your favourite foods and feeling deprived, this episode is for you.

When I start working with a new client we always talk about stress. Why? Because many of us cope with stress by eating, drinking or doing things that don't always align with our goals. Hello binge eating, watching too much tv, skipping workouts and ordering takeout. If you're someone who catastrophizes things like me when you're stressed, this episode is for you.

When you tell someone you're going to have kids or "try for a baby", the advice starts to roll in. Do this, don't do that. I often just smiled and nodded and held on to anything I thought was super cool, or I hadn't heard before. But to be honest, I didn't get much of any earth shattering advice. In hindsight though, I'm surprise that no one talked about how important communication with your partner is and will be, once baby comes. Perhaps it never came up because Vitali and I have been together for nearly 17 years? But 4 months into having a baby, I can tell you this is more important than all the baby stuff you buy, what you put in your hospital bag and how you deliver your baby. Maybe that's just me though.

In my early 20's I use to believe "we all have the same 24 hours in a day" and that developing healthy habits, working out and eating well were just about discipline. Now that I'm closer to my 40's than my 20's, I feel very different. over the last 8 years I've worked with 100's of women, and while I know discipline and "motivation" can get you places...there are often benefits and "privileges" that people tend to overlook.

If you're postpartum and struggling with weight loss this episode is for you! I dive into some of the not so obvious reasons that breastfeeding can make weight loss more difficult.

Did the number on the scale creep up after the weekend? I get it, I've been there myself. I'd get on the scale, get upset and then think about what to cut out, how many salads I'd need to eat and how many extra workouts I'd need to squeeze in. Now, as a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer my advice is a bit different. Tune in to find out what I recommend my clients do and what I remind them!

As a certified nutrition coach I've worked with clients who have done low carb, keto, paleo, weight watchers, noom and so many others. If you're someone who is familiar with yo-yo dieting or are trying to figure out the best diet to try, this episode is for you!

Some real talk about postpartum life as a new mom and some tips that are helping me survive!

Back in November 2023 I gave my birth to my daughter Maia. This episode dives in to my birth story, how it went and what was different or harder than expected. It's a tad emotional, but above all it's real and raw. Everyone's birth story is very different. So if you are expecting please know that your story will be your own and also, you are stronger than you know!

With a new year ahead of us, a lot of us set goals and resolutions. I'm personally not big on new year resolutions but I did set some goals. However, I also decided to do something differently when it came to these goals, and I think it's going to make a big difference. Let me know what you think! Follow along Instagram @justget.fit