Body Buddies Podcast | Nutrition | Fitness | Mindset

Many women are under the impression that lifting weights will make them "bulky." I am here to tell you it takes extreme strategy and attention to nutrient fueling and lifting technique to bulk, but I present other reasons it is a wonderful thing for girls (women) to lift weights!) Tune in if you're ready to be fired up to hit the weight room! www.body-buddies.com

If you have been exposed to the Power Foods Lifestyle at all, you may have felt that it's just another diet. That is where you are incorrect and have not learned enough. The Power Foods Lifestyle is NOT a diet--instead, it is a method of strategic nutrition principles that help us focus and discipline ourselves in how we approach our meals. The Power Foods Lifestyle is not a make-or-break nutritional approach. YOU get to choose to which level you take the PFL and adapt its principles for ANY situation in which you find yourself. Tune in hear me talk this through and give real-life examples from my own life into how we do this! www.body-buddies.com

This is a kick-in-the-pants episode where Kristy Jo tells it how it is!  It's time to change your life using the Power Foods Lifestyle!   www.body-buddies.com

Do you have fears that paralyze you can cause you to NOT do the very thing you wish you could?  Tune in to this Body Buddies episode where Kristy Jo tells her experience in facing her fear of heights to jump off and complete the World's Largest Rope Swing of the Corona Arch in Moab, Utah. www.body-buddies.com

Fasting is a tool used by many people for religious purposes, improved health, or to demonstrate political reform!  Fasting can be an experience you dread, even when you know how helpful it is for your body. Or DO you know? You see, a properly utilized fast (18-24 hours) will help you to jump-start your body into better health, reset your hormones, and give you numerous other benefits discussed in this episode. Tune in to Kristy Jo's episode today to learn the following: What actually happens during the process of fasting? What constitutes a fast? Who should not be fasting and who should be? Is intermittent fasting really something that works? What to do about fear of hunger What do you need to be psychologically mindful of as you fast? ...and so many other insights! Tune in to this episode that talks all about fasting and gives you an inside-look to how it might, or might not, benefit you. That's what we do here at Body Buddies--teach YOU how to think critically and find the best applicable dietary answers

Is it better to walk on a treadmill on an incline? How can you maximize the effort you put into bodyweight exercises? Where do your elbows go on an overhead press? When is it okay to "drop your form" in order to get a weight up? Tune into this podcast episode as Kristy Jo, Certified Personal Trainer and founder of the body transformation company, Body Buddies, talks through tips 21-25 of her 50- top exercise tips.  Learn how to be more strategic in your workouts and training sessions and keep yourself from getting bored or complacent by remembering these vital tips! www.body-buddies.com  

Training for bodybuilding competitions (bodybuilding, physique, figure, bikini) is TOUGH, but it's something bery popular these days with the health and fitness push! I am asked frequently about how it works, and what to expect. This podcast episode is where I lay it all out for you--how much time to plan for, the expenses involved, the discipline required, etc.  I am a contest prep coach for clients across the country and help them repare for their competition through as healthy and holistic approaches as possible using strategic nutrition, exercise, and focusing on the emotional and mental journey (most important!) A healthy competitor is one who knows the WHY behind their effforts, and seeks to not let their training overtake their life and isolate themselves. For coaching requests, please submit through my website: www.body-buddies.com kristyjo@body-buddies.com

As you seek to live the Power Foods Lifestyle, you may find that there are some "hard parts" about it--well guess what. Any effort to be our best will bring with it some points of resistance that we need to learn to strategize around. In this podcast episode, Kristy Jo addresses some of the common concerns, worries, and tough points of the PFL that those who live it voice. Be sure to read the book (find it on Amazon!), watch the YouTube videos, and be an active contributor on Facebook and Instagram to maximize your own learning and application of the PFL in your life--put in the effort and reap the rewards of a happier and healthier mind and body! www.body-buddies.com

Life before the Power Foods Lifestyle brought with it a lot of emotional pain, frustration, and turmoil in family life. As the champion of the Power Foods Lifestyle Challenge Round 7, Jerica Shaw has opened up about what she experienced and the shift in how she feels now that she has a structured eating plan in place.  This woman is incredible and inspiring--you or someone close to you may benefit from this podast episode. For nutritional coaching on the Power Foods Lifestyle or to join the next PFL Challenge, please go to www.body-buddies.com or email Kristy Jo directly at kristyjo@body-buddies.com.

How much weight is healthy to lose? What do you risk by pushing yourself too hard too fast? Why shouldn't you focus on the scale? Kristy Jo answers these questions and a ton more in this podcast episode in order to help you wrap your mind around the PROCESS of changing the body. It is a journey, not a destination, and there is no quick-fix or easy solution that will be maintainable. Through strategic exercise, nutrition, and mental discipline--the three components of Body Buddies--YOU can take control of your body and begin seeing the changes you long to see. www.body-buddies.com kristyjo@body-buddies.com

Do you feel you're stuck in a rut with your workouts? Do you dread putting the time in because you just don't feel you're getting results? Time for you to tune in to Kristy Jo's explanation for her Exercise Tips #16-20! These 5 tips will help you bring your game face with you to your training time and make those changes you want to see! When paired with the Power Foods Lifestyle, strategic exercise can be extremely effective in changing your body. For distance coaching programs, contact Kristy Jo at kristyjo@body-buddies.com Learn more about the Power Foods Lifestyle at www.body-buddies.com.

Do you feel out of control when you eat? Do thoughts of food consume your mind? Do you find yourself eating in secret? Tune in to this podcast where Kristy Jo discusses her own emotional challenge with Binge Eating Disorder and offers strategies and tips to help anyone else struggling with this difficult challenge as well. Kristy Jo has created the Power Foods Lifestyle and her company, Body Buddies, as a direct result of her championing her own struggles. She loves helping others gain control of themselves as well. kristyjo@body-buddies.com www.body-buddies.com

As a Fitness Manager at the Golds Gym in Sandy, Utah, Scott Richey sees and talks with a lot of people on a daily basis. His insights on just how simple fitness can be, plus the psychological benefits it brings to people's lives, will help you gain a greater motivation in your own journey.  Scott is a certified personal trainer with NASM and brings incredible suggestions on pscyhological approaches to fitness and nutrition to this podcast episode. www.body-buddies.com

With all of the DOs and DONTs that are frivolously tossed around, particularly in this technological age, you may be utterly confused about what you should be doing with your pre- and post-workout nutrition. If this describes you and you feel lost, YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST.  How much glutamine? Do I need carbs? Do I need protein? Should I eat before morning workouts? I'll walk you through some meal suggestions, the dos, the don'ts, but most importantly, how to find the answers for yourself. www.body-buddies.com kristyjo@body-buddies.com

Dive into the small parts of exercise that will make your exercise and training more effective. Kristy Jo shares Exercise Tips daily on the Body Buddies Facebook page. The more you learn how to be strategic in the time you're already putting in, the more you will see results and be motivated to stick with your efforts. www.body-buddies.com kristyjo@body-buddies.com

Have you ever wondered what type of body you have? Have you wanted to know why you are that way? Do you need help learning to love your body, and be okay with how you are?  Then this is the podcast episode for you! Listen in as Kristy Jo discusses body types, training styles, tips, and other mental discipline aspects of looking at the body. kristyjo@body-buddies.com www.body-buddies.com

Have you wondered how to pack your cooler for aiport travel and road trips? Listen in as Kristy Jo discusses principles from the Power Foods Lifestyle to remember and food tips to help you better prepare for your healthy lifestyle and weight loss efforts on the road! www.body-buddies.com kristyjo@body-buddies.com

If you're going to put in the work, why not reap the maximum benefits? Listen in as Kristy Jo, Certified Personal Trainer and Contest Prep Coach explains her exercise tips 6-10 that will help you make your training more effective. Kristy Jo trains bodybuilders for all categories (male and female) as well as conditioning, rehabilitation, and weight loss strategies. Check out her exercise demos on www.youtube.com/bodbuds and her website at www.body-buddies.com. Email: kristyjo@body-buddies.com

How long should I rest between sets? What rep range should I be working in? How can I periodize my training? Meet Watus Cooper, expert trainer who founded "No Excuses Training Systems" in Chandler, Arizona. Having worked with athletes of all kinds, Watus shares valuable knowledge in this podcast episode that will help athletes (and he says everyone is an athlete) take their training to the next level. Learn more about Watus' Coaching at www.noexcusesnation.com. www.body-buddies.com

You know those night-time munchies? How can you eat to satisfy them, but still keep your body in a fat burn environment? Tune in to this podcast as Kristy Jo discusses principles that will help you find the answers that will best help YOU reacy your goals--and maintain them! Learn more about Body Buddies and the Power Foods Lifestyle at www.body-buddies.com. kristyjo@body-buddies.com