Biceps After Babies Radio

Send us a textIn today’s Friday bonus episode, we have Anna Crosby, who shares about the tough choices she’s had to make throughout her fitness journey, and the life that she created for herself. I’m really proud of the decisions she chose to make, and I hope that after listening to today’s “I Did It” series, you’ll walk away knowing that you can do this in your own life, too. So let's dive into the interview. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/151 Follow me on Instagram! Highlights: Mindset shifts (4:54)  How physical shifts if not accompanied by internal shifts don’t last (10:07) What’s in store in Macros 101  (11:14) What coaching can be really like (15:45, 24:19) Alcohol and macro counting goals (17:17)  Being in control in making choices that are aligned with the outcomes that you want to create( 19:18, 22:11, 23:12) Just keep tracking (26:03)   Links: bicepsafterbabies.com/waitlist

Send us a textThis week I dive into the topic of hiring an effective coach, and how to make sure that you’re getting a return on your investment. Inspired by a listener’s question, we’ll dig a little bit deeper as we go through today's episode.  Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/150 Follow me on Instagram! Highlights: Coaching: Its pluses and its minuses (5:38)  How to know when you need a coach? (7:33, 10:29) Coaches cannot guarantee your results  (12:41) Definition of a coach (14:30) It’s not all about what you know but it’s all about what you apply (14:30) What to look for in a good coach? (23:59, 26:56, 29:39, 31:25, 34:53, 36:40) How to know if a coach has actually been helpful in identifying self-sabotage when being coached? (37:24) The transformational coach (44:45) How to know when you should fire a coach or switch coaches or be done needing coaching (47:56, 51:12)   Links: bicepsafterbabies.com/waitlist bicepsafterbabies.com/cert www.bicepsafterbabies.com/146

Send us a textI'm coming at you with another Friday bonus episode, where Mandy Boland talks about being diagnosed with breast cancer, experiencing weight gain, and ultimately, her propulsion into MACROS 101. I’m really excited to share this episode and Mandy’s transformation with you this week! Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/149 Follow me on Instagram! Highlights: What’s in store in Macros 101 (1:32, 12:09)  How important tracking and balance is (9:48, 18:00) Progress can still happen even if we age  (14:36, 20:46) Being plant-based while doing macro counting (11:20, 13:03) Lifting with macro counting (13:32) Mental shifts while going through Macros 101 (15:41) You can get your best self back even if you encounter huge medical changes (20:04) Links: bicepsafterbabies.com/waitlist

Send us a textToday's episode is a fun one. We’re going to go through ten myths that’re making your fitness journey more difficult. Now, let’s get to some myth-busting. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/148 Follow me on Instagram! Highlights: Myth No. 1 You can’t count macros if you’re a vegetarian or a vegan (2:20)  Myth No. 2 Macro counting is a new fad diet (10:23) Myth No. 3 You have to hit your macros perfectly in order to see results (14:38) Myth No. 4 You have to eat over 140 grams of protein to be successful (21:40) Myth No. 5 You don't/ can't eat nutrient-dense food while counting macros (25:03) Myth No. 6 You have to weigh everything (29:13) Myth No. 7 Going under your macros is better than hitting them (31:24)  Myth No. 8 Counting macros is restrictive (33:01) Myth No. 9 Counting macros is only for weight lifters or women who are lean (37:18) Myth No. 10 You have to eat low fat (42:33)  What’s in store in Macros 101 (19:55, 20:47, 31:24, 35:57)    Links: bicepsafterbabies.com/waitlist www.bicepsafterbabies.com/65 www.bicepsafterbabies.com/144 www.bicepsafterbabies.com/34 www.bicepsafterbabies.com/124 www.bicepsafterbabies.com/126 www.bicepsafterbabies.com/3 www.bicepsafterbabies.com/72

Send us a textIn today’s “I Did It” Series, we have Anna Meinhardt who, at the age of 45, went through MACROS101 and was able to achieve her fitness goals. She is living proof that anything is possible, no matter your age. So let’s dive into today’s interview! Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/147 Follow me on Instagram! Highlights: Pacifying the noise in one’s head  (5:01, 6:23) What got you here won’t get you there (8:36) Be coachable (9:41) Importance of tracking and using your data  (12:25) Have that scientist mindset (12:25 ) Your goals are possible  (24:10) What works for one person may not necessarily work for you  (15:33)  The biggest person to trust is YOURSELF (16:18,16:22, 18:46) Links: bicepsafterbabies.com/waitlist

Send us a textMaybe you have a goal, have worked to achieve something, and then have family, friends, or loved ones that are unsupportive, jealous, or work to sabotage you in the process. How do we deal with that? How do we manage that? This is an excellent topic to discuss, so let’s dive in. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/146 Follow me on Instagram! Highlights: Understanding the Why (3:03) The root of why others feel threatened when you succeed (3:43) Two ways you can experience someone else's success (8:31) Tip no. 1: Celebrate your own success  (17:46) Tip no. 2: Find a community that celebrates your successes (17:46 ) Tip no. 3: Communicate your goals with those that you love (23:15) Tip no. 4: Evaluate how important growth is to you  (27:44)  Tip no. 5: Become a better climber  (29:00) Confidence In Your Numbers (31:10)   Links: bicepsafterbabies.com/confidence

Send us a textToday is the start of our Friday bonus episodes, where I talk to MACROS101 alumnae and learn about their personal fitness, health, and weight loss journeys! We’re kicking it off with Shaelie, who’s dealt with PCOS and has experienced transformations both before having a child and after pregnancy. I'm so excited for you to hear Shaelie's story. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/145 Follow me on Instagram! Highlights: Beneficial tools in Macros 101 (13:45, 14:51) Shalie’s postpartum weight loss journey (18:13, 26:38, 28:31) One’s success is inevitable (20:10) How tracking is important (21:54) The need to prioritize what’s important to us  (24:06) Listen to your body rather than your fear (30:56, 34:07) Internal transformation (34:07, 35:43)  Confidence In Your Numbers (40:32, 42:30, 48:27) Links: bicepsafterbabies.com/confidence

Send us a textToday on the podcast I have Jody Moore, Master Certified Life Coach, where we chat about her relationship with the scale, food, and her body. She explains how her fitness journey provides an opportunity for her to take the coaching she does with her clients (mental and emotional), and apply similar coaching to herself with fitness. I’m excited for you to join us as we answer the question, “Is it ok to have a goal to change your body?” So let’s get into it! Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/144 Follow me on Instagram! Highlights: Benefits from coaching  (6:35, 40:52, 41:35) How goals we set bring up the opportunity to strengthen ourselves mentally & emotionally (8:31) The power of our thoughts (10:35) Difference between needing to change and wanting to change one's body (11:34, 13:10) Dealing with the scale (17:57, 20:56, 27:28) There are many goals you can set around nutrition (24:36) Moderators vs. abstainers (29:36, 30:39, 31:12 ) Adding things in rather than subtracting things (37:36) Consistency (38:58) Confidence In Your Numbers (45:06, 46:50, 48:27) Links: @jodymoorecoaching bicepsafterbabies.com/confidence

Send us a textIn today’s episode, I discuss the difference between calorie counting and macro counting. You’ll walk away understanding the hierarchy of nutrition and how you can benefit from paying attention to macronutrients. If you’re looking to feel more balanced with your food choices, remove the morality of food, and make nutrition something that is both enjoyable and sustainable, this episode is for you! So let’s dive in. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/143 Follow me on Instagram! Highlights: Macro Counting (3:19, 40:27, 52:45) Macros 101 (4:21, 44:04) Calories and the three main macronutrients (7:52, 10:09, 16:55) How the hierarchy of nutrition impacts your body composition (11:43) Fat, carbohydrates, and protein   (17:43, 20:17, 22:20) Reasons why paying attention to macronutrients is so beneficial (25:14) No. 1: Macro counting helps you maximize fat loss and minimize muscle loss (26:32) No. 2: Macro counting helps you to keep your food choices balanced (33:25) No. 3: Macro counting helps to remove food labels, the morality of food (36:58) No. 4: Macro counting is both enjoyable and sustainable (50:17)

Send us a textIn today’s episode, I was joined by two of my favorite people, Heidi and Natalie from Butter Your Macros! We always have such awesome conversations, so I thought we would just sit down, hit record, and talk. We discussed everything from how our relationships formed, to CrossFit, to some recent struggles that both Heidi and Natalie have had in terms of their aesthetics and goals. If you want to know why weight loss doesn’t actually make you happy, this episode is for you. Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/142 Follow me on Instagram!