

Biceps After Babies Radio
Amber Brueseke
Being a mom is tough, but it doesn't have to mean your fittest days are behind you. And even if you aren't a mom, you can join host Amber Brueseke, founder of Biceps After Babies, each week as she brings you fitness tips, nutrition strategies, mindset hacks, and real-life tangible takeaways that can help YOU take the guesswork out of healthy eating and exercise. This podcast includes episodes covering weight loss, wellness, workouts, exercise, weight lifting, fat loss, counting macros, healthy living, mindset, mom fitness, and health advice. For daily fitness tips, inspiration, and free resources: INSTAGRAM: @biceps.after.babies FACEBOOK" "Biceps After Babies Ladies" SHOW NOTES: www.bicepsafterbabies.com/podcast
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Sep 3, 2024 • 34min
336: Evolving From People Pleaser To Standing Up For Herself with Sarah Allred [I Did It Series]
Today’s episode brings you another inspiring “I Did It” Series, highlighting the issue of people pleasing—a challenge I often see among the women I coach in my signature program, MACROS 101. Constantly putting others' needs before your own can leave you feeling exhausted and disconnected from your true desires. I'm excited to share Sarah Allred’s story of transformation, where she shifted from being a people pleaser to confidently expressing her needs to her family. Sarah's journey serves as a reminder that prioritizing your own needs is crucial and that your loved ones might be more supportive than you realize. Let’s dive in! Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/336Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok!Links:bicepsafterbabies.com/insider

Aug 27, 2024 • 44min
Episode 335: If I Wanted To Lose 20 Pounds, Here's What I Would Do
I'm excited about today's podcast topic because we're diving into a big question: how do you get started on your weight loss journey, especially if you have 20, 30, 50, or even 100 pounds to lose? I'll be sharing 10 practical and mindset-focused steps to help you kick things off, without making you feel overwhelmed by trying to do it all at once. Tune in for some actionable advice and friendly guidance to help you start making real progress toward your goals.Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/335Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok!Links:Reverse Diet Episodes: Episode 9: How To Know When To Reverse Diet Episode 42: 4 Mistakes Made In A Reverse DietEpisode 114: Eating 900 Calories MORE In A Reverse Diet with Leslie SpaggiariEpisode 170: How Eating Less Makes You Weigh More (Reverse Dieting is The Answer)Episode 266: The 4 Phases Of Macro Counting (Cut, Reverse Diet, Maintenance, and Bulk)bicepsafterbabies.com/setmymacrosbicepsafterbabies.com/waitlistbicepsafterbabies.com/insider

Aug 20, 2024 • 51min
334: Nutrition Tips For Postpartum Moms with Laura Schoenfeld, RD
I'm thrilled to welcome my friend Lauren Schoenfeld, RD, to the podcast! Lauren is a registered dietitian, women's health expert, and the CEO and founder of The Nourished CEO. In this episode, she opens up about her journey from being a business owner without kids to navigating life with a little one, and how that transformation has impacted her life, nutrition, and fitness. With the arrival of a baby, priorities shift, often leaving less time for self-care, Lauren shares the nutrition tips that helped her heal during the postpartum period, focusing on nourishing and healing the body instead of just trying to change it. This episode offers valuable insights for pregnant and postpartum women, offering practical tips and strategies to help you thrive during these important stages. You won’t want to miss it!Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/334Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok!Links:Laura Schoenfeld's Instagram and Websitebicepsafterbabies.com/insider

Aug 13, 2024 • 29min
333: How To Find Peace (Even When You're In A 'Shame Tornado') | Live Coaching Session
Today's podcast is another Coaching Call from our last round of MACROS 101 with my client, Katie. Katie opens up about her struggles with discouragement and feeling stuck in a 'shame tornado' when her measurements didn't match her expectations. We also take a closer look at Katie's background and how her past experiences have shaped her current mindset, including a tendency toward feeling like a victim. Tune in as I guide Katie through a game-changing exercise to flip those negative thoughts and rewire her brain for a more positive, empowering outlook. You won’t want to miss this one. Let's dive in!Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/333Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok!Links:bicepsafterbabies.com/waitlistbicepsafterbabies.com/insider

Aug 6, 2024 • 33min
332: 100 Pounds To Lose (And Keep Off) with Courtney Hessler [I Did It Series]
Today's podcast is another episode of our "I Did It" series, where we celebrate the incredible transformations of our MACROS 101 Alumni. This time, I’m chatting with Courtney Hessler, who shares her inspiring story of losing and maintaining a significant amount of weight through MACROS 101. Courtney talks about the unique approach needed for those with a lot of weight to lose, her journey of breaking free from the lose-gain cycle, and the importance of long-term maintenance over quick fixes. Tune in to hear Courtney’s AHA moments and transformative insights that can help you achieve and maintain your weight loss goals.Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/332Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok! Links:Episode 313: Optimal Training and Nutrition Strategies for Women with Dr. Stacy SimsEpisode 72: Losing Half your Body Weight with Heather Robertsonbicepsafterbabies.com/insider

Jul 30, 2024 • 55min
331: Diet Breaks, Nutrition Periodization, and Staying Lean with Cody McBroom
For today's podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cody McBroom, a World-Renowned Coach and CEO of Tailored Coaching Method. We talked about building willpower, staying disciplined, and how to handle diet breaks and refeeds. Plus, we explored why flexibility is so important in personal fitness. Tune in and let's dive into this insightful conversation!Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/331Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok!Links:Cody McBroom’s Instagram, Podcast and Websitebicepsafterbabies.com/insider

Jul 23, 2024 • 49min
330: You're Probably Thinking About Habits Wrong...Let's Fix That with Monica Packer
I’m so excited to welcome Monica Packer back to the podcast! Monica is the amazing CEO and Founder of About Progress, a fantastic community dedicated to self-development and self-acceptance. She’s also a habits expert! In this episode, you'll get practical tips that you can start using today to make sure your habits are truly supporting you and helping you create the life you want. Whether you're looking to break some bad habits or build some new, positive ones, this episode is just for you. Let’s dive in!Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/330Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok!Links:Monica’s Instagram and WebsiteMonica's podcast, About Progress!bicepsafterbabies.com/insider

Jul 16, 2024 • 37min
329: Creating Macro-Friendly Recipes with Danielle Lima
I'm excited to welcome Danielle Lima, better known as Oh Snap Macros on Instagram, to the podcast. Danielle is a passionate home cook, cookbook author, and certified Nutrition Coach. In this episode, she shares her macro-counting journey, her food philosophy, and how she creates her delectable, macro-friendly recipes. You'll also get a preview of some of her favorite recipes. Whether you're an experienced macro counter or just beginning, this episode is full of valuable insights and inspiration. Let's dive in!Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/329Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok!Links:Danielle Lima’s Instagram and WebsiteGet Danielle’s Cookbook: Macros Made Easy: 60 Quick and Delicious Recipes for Hitting Your Protein, Fat and Carb Goals Here bicepsafterbabies.com/insider

Jul 9, 2024 • 28min
328: Breaking Through Perfectionism | Live Coaching Session
Today's podcast episode features another coaching conversation from my signature program, MACROS 101. Tune in as I coach Susan on uncovering the root causes of her perfectionism. Susan's journey serves as a powerful reminder that it's never too late to shift your mindset and conquer perfectionism. With the right support, you can learn to embrace your imperfections, accept yourself as you are, and live a more fulfilling life. Let's dive in!Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/328Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok!Links:bicepsafterbabies.com/waitlistbicepsafterbabies.com/insider

Jul 2, 2024 • 33min
327: Adding 1,000 Calories in A Reverse Diet with Ashley Spontarelli [I Did It Series]
In today's episode, we're bringing back the "I Did It" series with a bang. Get ready to be inspired and motivated by the amazing transformations of our MACROS 101 alumni. We're featuring women from all walks of life—different ages, health conditions, and family situations—who've crushed it on their weight loss journeys.First up, we have the lovely Ashley Spontarelli. She's here to dish on the mental challenges of reverse dieting and how sticking with it can lead to some incredible changes. We'll dive into what reverse dieting is all about—it's like a secret weapon for long-term weight loss that often gets overlooked or misunderstood. Trust me, you won't want to miss this episode!Find show notes at bicepsafterbabies.com/327Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok!Links:Episode 266 The 4 Phases Of Macro Counting (Cut, Reverse Diet, Maintenance, and Bulk)Episode 170 How Eating Less Makes You Weigh More (Reverse Dieting is The Answer)Episode 9 How To Know When To Reverse DietEpisode 42 4 Mistakes Made In A Reverse Dietbicepsafterbabies.com/waitlistbicepsafterbabies.com/insider