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Chris and Eric Martinez host of the Dynamic Life Podcast and Online Fitness Business coaches. I met these two years ago at a branding workshop and have kept in touch ever since. These two are super motivated and have spent years helping other people with their fitness goals and now their business goals. In this episode we talk about how to overcome a family tragedy after losing their father at a young age and removing yourself from toxic situations that might be holding you down. Chis and Eric both competed in bodybuilding and talk about how it created food disordered eating and hormonal issues. It is fascinating to talk to men about the same type issues that women deal with. We dive into mindset, coaching, education, not giving up when things get tough and so much more. Thank you for listening in. Chris is LOVING Recommends book : "The Daily Stoic" by Ryan Holiday Listening to : "Innercise: The New Way to Unlock Your Brain's Hidden Power" by John Assaraf Eric is LOVING Recommends book: "Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin to Munger" by Peter Bevelin Listening to : Ed Mylett podcast Make sure to follow Chris and Eric- Chris and Eric Instagram THANK you so much for listening! Make sure to subscribe and if you enjoyed this episode please leave a review! Questions or suggestions - email me at Felicia@DietDropoutPodcast.com

Hi all, in this episode I chat about food guilt and how to overcome! Remember that Sex and the City episode where Miranda binged on a cookie cake, she even took the cake out of the trash to eat it after throwing it away. She talks to her gals about the guilt and shame she felt around eating the cookie. We have all experienced food guilt at some point in our lives. You might even be experiencing it now after the Mothers day weekend. Food guilt keeps us from really enjoying food and looking at food as fuel. It is super important for us to learn how to manage our attitude toward food because it can work against our weight loss efforts. I also provide 5 actionable tools to start thinking about as you listen to this episode: 1. Commit to enjoying food- once you decide to eat the food ( cupcake, cookie, pizza) start focusing on the positive and give full attention to being mindful when eating that food 2. Don't food shame yourself - words have weight- avoid saying " this cookie will go straight to my thighs". Take the cupcake or leave it but take the judgment out of it. 3. Rethink your relationship with your food- Are you being too restrictive? Is food taking over your life? Do you punish yourself after eating a "bad" meal ? If yes, start to rethink and reevaluate your relationship with your food. 4. Intuitive eating- being mindful and honoring your hunger . 5. Distract yourself with something other than food- a hobby, passion project, take a walk, journal. Hope you all enjoy this episode and if you have a similar story leave a comment on the Diet dropout instagram! Diet Dropout Podcast If you have a episode suggestion please send me an email - Felicia@DietDropoutPodcast.com

In this episode I talk about labeling your food and why it can set you up to fail. I recently saw a post Chalene Johnson, fitness legend, posted on her Instagram on food labels. There were 2 plates of the same exact food and one was labeled "paleo" and the other plate with the same food was labeled "and also food". I thought that it was pretty powerful because when we start to label what we are doing we instantly think of the foods we CAN'T have. What happens when we tell ourselves we can't have something ? Well, we want it even more, or in my case I definitely did. Sometimes I look back and cant believe I recommended certain things or use to tell people to stop eating carbs at dinner, or fruit will keep your body from being lean etc. But when we know better we do better and sometimes we have to just go through those times, experience it and grow from it. I feel like a lot of my listeners are to that point where they just want to live this food freedom life and not let it consume you but also have body goals, which is great. SOME ACTIONABLE STEPS THAT I WANT YOU TO DO FOR THE REST OF MAY Write down a list of foods that you absolutely love and feel like you would have a hard time eliminating . (forget the food rules) -- and these are foods that should make you feel good so no intolerances, allergies etc , foods that you eat and have heartburn immediately or have to run to the bathroom right away, stay away from. For me : Eggs, avocado, rice, strawberries, banana, peanut butter, popcorn, dark chocolate , chicken, bagged salad, couple bites of mac and cheese , shakes ( 85% of the time) Listen to your body - are you hungry first thing in the morning or not . I drink water , drink some adaptogens and a cleanse type drink ( I don't drink for weight loss - i love the botanical blend and it nourishes the digestive system - but that has become my habit). Drink some water. When you eat your meals- sit in a quiet space , no tv , phone etc and eat your food being mindul of how you feel. You do not need to feel stuffed post eating. Eat to feel satisfied . These are the things I did when I stopped labeling everything and just stuck to the things I enjoyed. You can too:) Hope you enjoyed this episode and thank you so much for listening! Make sure to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. Have an idea for an episode ? Email me at Felicia@DietDropoutPodcast.com

In this episode I chat with Esther Avant. Esther is the Founder of the Gone For Good Method, Weight Loss Coach and specializes in helping women stop the yo yo dieting mindset and lose weight for good. I really love this episode because Esther and I really chat about some topics that I was very curious about and wanted her insight. We talk about the recognizable signs that you know it is TIME TO STOP DIETING. - Fatigue - Food Obsession - Overly sore - Burn out - Body stops working We also reveal why consistency trumps intensity when it comes to weight loss and explain what to be consistent with . Want to learn more about Esther ? Esther's Instagram - Click Here What she is LOVING RIGHT NOW: Food- Butternut squash soup in her InstaPot Reading- "Stress Less, Accomplish More" by Emily Fletcher Listening - "Diet Dropout Podcast " 🤣 , "School of Success Podcast" Thank you so much for listening! Make sure to subscribe and leave a review -- it would be so greatly appreciated :) Have a podcast episode idea-- email me-- Felicia@dietdropoutpodcast.com

This episode is a Re-Release of my talk with Dr. Alan Christianson. It is Thyroid Awareness month and thought it was perfect timing to re-release this super informative episode. Dr. Alan Christianson is a Naturopathic Endocrinologist who focuses on Thyroid function, adrenal health, and metabolism. He has been actively practicing in Scottsdale since 1996 and is the founding physician behind Integrative Health. He is a NY Times bestselling author whose books include The Metabolism Reset Diet, The Adrenal Reset Diet, and the Complete Idiot's Guide to Thyroid Disease. Dr. Christianson regularly appears on national media like Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The Today Show. In our episode we break down thyroid dysfunction, symptoms to look out for, hormones in relation to thyroid. He also provides his thoughts as to why my thyroid declined during my competition days and post competition days and how my adrenals played a huge part in my thyroid starting to dysfunction. He mentions something about NTIS (Non-Thyroidal Illness Syndrome) and how this it is possible that that is what was going on with me a years ago. He also answers the question- Can you heal your thyroid? Dr. Christianson does a great job really breaking down the thyroid, its role and how it works together with metabolism. He also breaks down the role of your metabolism and gives his thoughts on how to reset it. This episode is so important in wanting to learn more about your own health. Remember to always check with your doctor first if you suspect something is going on with your thyroid or hormones. RESOURCES: To learn more about Dr. Christianson and his book "The Metabolism Reset Diet" check out his site: Dr. Christianson website To learn more about his practice in the Scottsdale check out his site : Integrative Medicine Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review and if you have an idea for an episode please email me at - Felicia@DietDropoutPodcast.com

In this episode I chat wit Holistic Nutritionist, Best Selling Author and Wellness Expert Kelly LeVeque. I had the pleasure of meeting Kelly last year at a book signing where I had a total fan girl moment. I picked up her book "Body Love" which I LOVE and now patiently waiting for her book that launches this December. Kelly talks about her Fab Four which is the perfect mix of protein, fiber, fat and greens. Which serves to keep you full and give you all the nutrients and wholesome foods that balance insulin, blood sugar , cortisol and overall health. She talks about her pregnancy and how she handled pre and post natal health as well as some complications (Bash- her son) had during delivery. Kelly is open about the science behind food and how it affects us as well as could possibly effect your child. Kelly opens up about dieting and how diets could ultimately fail you in the long run. She opens up about her celebrity clients, which include Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Rachel Hollis, Chelsea Handler, Molly Sims, Emmy Rossum... Kelly drops so many valuable nuggets for you all and I am so grateful I had a chance to get her on the Diet Dropout Podcast. WHAT KELLY IS LOVING RIGHT NOW: 1. FOOD: https://www.drcowansgarden.com - Dehydrated Greens you can sprinkle on your veggies - Acacia Fiber- she adds to her smoothies ( soluble fiber) - Thrive Market- https://thrivemarket.com/myaisle/ READING: - Rachel Hollis- Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing - Sicker, Fatter , Poorer book- by Leonardo Tresande LISTENING : - Raising the Bar Podcast - Ali Webb - The Genius Life Podcast- Max Lugavere THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Make sure to subscribe and leave a review on this podcast and get entered to win Kelly's book "Body Love" . Email me at : Felicia@DietDropOutPodcast.com.

In this episode I chat with Mommy Millionaire, Cayla Craft. Cayla Craft is a mom of 3, self made Millionaire, and lifestyle entrepreneur. The California native went from saving lives in the ER as a nurse to helping women pursue their passion of owning their own business. She has helped thousands of women start to believe in themselves as entrepreneurs and business women. Cayla created Mommy Millionaire to fill a void of community driven by women searching to grow from good to great. Cayla to provides insight on health and fitness as well as mindset tactics, business advice, an inspiring story and just plain old girl talk. She gives her opinion on balance and what it means to her. As well as the stories we tell ourselves to keep us stuck on where we are at. Cayla opens up about how she came to be a Mommy Millionaire, her childhood and relationship with her dad. She opens up about network marketing and how it changed her life and so many other lives. We also both talk about our relationships and what keeps her marriage going as well as the past struggles and obstacles they had. This is such an impactful episode and I hope all of you enjoy it as much as I did recording it. RESOURCES: Check out Cayla's website - Website - Click Here Instagram- Cayla's Instagram Make sure to check out her Podcast , Mommy Millionaire Podcast! Her Live event coming up in October - MM Live Event 2019 Thank you so much everyone and make sure to subscribe! Diet Dropout Podcast - Subscribe - Click Here Email me at - Felicia@DietDropoutPodcast.com

Wow! This was a fun interview I had with Christina Jordan, owner of Fit Body Weight Loss Clinic, in Mesa, AZ. Christina lost 134 lbs and 18 pant sizes and has been featured in People magazine 3 times, Woman's World and national TV including, The Doctors, Dr. Oz and local media as well. She is a Master Nutritionist and ranked top 10 Nutritionist in the U.S. I am so excited for you all to listen to this episode. In this very special episode, Christina talks about her journey and how she grew up unhealthy and overweight throughout her childhood and into adulthood. She dives into her past and her admittedly terrible relationship with food. After her second son was born she was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and hypothyroidism. It was the wake up call she needed to take charge of her life and take charge of her health. She talks about how to begin a health journey and how she lost 134 lbs after many "failed" attempts to lose weight. She decided to pursue education and become a Master Nutritionist. Christina found her passion in nutrition and finally became aware of food and how it can actually heal us and now helps hundreds of thousands of women change their life. You will learn so much in this episode. From superfoods to thyroid healing foods , Christina is an array of knowledge and hope for so many out there! If you all could PLEASE subscribe and leave an honest review if you felt like this episode resonated with you. RESOURCES: Christina's Instagram fitbodyweightloss.com Any questions or want to suggest a podcast topic please email me at: Felicia@DietDropoutPodcast.com Follow Diet Dropout Podcast Instagram Follow Felicia's Instagram

So excited for you all to listen to this episode of Coach, Speaker, Creator of the Beating Binge Eating BluePrint and Food Freedom Forever Mastermind Movement, Brittany Brown. This is a super vulnerable episode where Brittany talks about her past battle with binge eating and how she now helps others conquer and thrive. She reveals her insight and knowledge about binge eating and the psychology behind it including the brain science ( neuroplasticity) and deeper healing work. She explains that when we "diet", we are restricting food, so naturally our body's physiologically wants more food, so when we have a poor relationship with our body this can then lead to binge eating and extreme behaviors. Brittany digs into the psychology and habits of self sabotage and asks the question, "Why do we feel like we have ruined our day when we stray from our food plan or take a bite of a "forbidden" food"? She dissects self sabotage and how we can overcome those habits. She gives tactical action steps toward a fulfilling live where food no control our day or quality of life and when we live in a "food abundance" vs a "food scarcity" mentality our brains will shift out of the deprived state and start to make decisions based on what we need instead of an "out of control" mentality. Want to learn more about Brittany? Follow her below : Website : BeatingBingeEating.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beating_binge_eating/ Books she suggests: You Are the Placebo by Dr. Joe Dispenza Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer

Thank you so much for tuning in to another episode! In this episode I talk about my wake up call, my "ah ha" moment that changed my life. Shifting your perspective is not easy and it is not something that will happen overnight. I dig deep into the moments that gave me a wakeup call and reminded me that my life is so much more than my body or the food that was consuming me. I give examples as to what you all can do to shift your perspective and mindset. 1. Do not attach your happiness to something tangible or material 2. Gratitude 3. Focus on a passion project, side hustle or hobby that allows you to pull the focus from your body and into that thing you are working on. 4. Focus on strength in the gym vs the scale 5. Support system Hope you enjoyed this episode. It was something I really felt I needed to talk about. If you liked this episode make sure to leave a review :) Also, subscribe so you are always alerted when there are new episodes. Any questions- email me at - felicia@dietdropoutpodcast.com