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Download the FULL Keto Cheat Sheet Here: www.PowerFoodsLifestyle.com/KetoCheatSheet Learn the Top 5 macro-based foods for KETO: Power Proteins Power Vegetables Power Fats When making a Keto meal, try to follow one of the following meals: VFF (veggie + fat + fat) PVF (protein + veggies + fat) Healthy Power Foods Lifestyle Keto helps us to: Reduce Inflammation Help your body reduce body fat Invite a chemical environment for weight loss Reduce inflammation in the brain and memory loss Reduce Cholesterol Learn about the Phase Challenges here: www.PowerFoodsLifestyle.com/ketochallenge

You may have heard how incredible Intermittent Fasting can be for your health by now, but maybe this conflicts with what you KNOW about the Power Foods Lifestyle being mainly focused around small, frequent meals. In this episode, Kristy Jo discusses the importance of BOTH strategies, outlining their benefits, the different psychological patterns of those who engage in either strategy, and how to tell when to do either one. YES, you can go back and forth between the two. 28-Day Keto Challenge: http://www.powerfoodslifestyle.com/ketochallenge Body Buddies Website: www.body-buddies.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/bodbuds Facebook: www.facebook.com/bodbuds Email: support@body-buddies.com

In this episode of the Body Buddies Podcast, Kristy Jo, author of the Power Foods Lifestyle and creator of the Body Buddies 3-phase Keto approach explains why Keto is a utility diet only to be utilized for 1-3 months. The 3-phase approach will help you exit the Keto strategy (eating to deprive the body of glucose so the brain feeds of secondary fuel of ketones) correctly without the weight gain, bloat, or ending up dissing on Keto. This process is extremely therapeutic for hormonal imbalances as well as gut dysbiosis. Learn more: http://www.powerfoodslifestyle.com/ketochallenge Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bodbuds YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/bodbuds Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bodbuds  

Join Danielle Pyles as she and Kristy Jo discuss her 50 lb+ transformation using the Keto Nutrition Strategy over the past 9 months! In this episode, Danielle shares: what she originally thought about Keto the secret mental hack she needed to start making it happen how she kept going even when traveling or out with friends how she seeks to keep Keto healthy and so much more! Are YOU ready to take the Keto Challenge with Body Buddies? Start with Phase 1 in the 28-day Challenge (then you can do Phase 2 and 3 afterward!). Click here to learn more. >>>Download the Strategic Day checklist for your fridge FREE.

Why Do I have Dry Mouth in Keto? When you're doing a ketogenic diet approach, you may wonder why you get dry mouth... and more than that, HOW you can alleviate it! In this episode of the Body Buddies Podcast, Kristy Jo will discuss why your body stops getting as thirsty, the enzyme that minimizes its function, and other tips to help you understand this natural process when doing the Keto diet (hopefully you're doing it the Power Foods Lifestyle way!). Do Keto the Power Foods way with our all-new 28-day challenge!: http://powerfoodslifestyle.com/ketochallenge

Are you a restless sleeper? Always feel exhausted? Is your sleep interrupted by snoring? If so, this podcast interview is for YOU! Join Kristy Jo as her guest, Carl Lanore, takes us on a journey to better understand sleep. Over 20 years ago, Carl had a heart problem and was over 300 pounds. One of the key parts of his regaining health was focusing on improving his sleep. We're not supposed to snore. This means your airway is obstructed which raises cortisol as your body receives a stress signal. If you are snoring, Carl says you must get it addressed. This could be due to: 1. Gut problems (view Kristy Jo's program to help with this--www.PowerFoodsDetox.com--complete 1-3x) 2. Dairy Sensitivity and Nasal Obstruction (sinus infection) Carl has taken Melatonin for over 20 years. Melatonin is the only antioxidant that crosses the blood-brain barrier. It is not a sleep aid directly, but indirectly. How can you preserve your own melatonin? 1. Wear Blue Blockers in the final few hours of the day (3 hours before going

Eating Veggies for Anxiety and/or Depression- When you are experiencing Anxiety or Depression, the chemicals in your brain are not working properly. Many times, this is due to nutrient deficiency. In this video, I will discuss how vegetables work to: 1. make neurotransmitters in your brain 2. detoxify your body of metabolic waste 3. slow the breakdown of sugar in the body And you will learn the simple system I use to rotate through veggies in a REALISTIC manner. Love your bud, #CoachKristyJo CHANGE YOUR LIFE http://www.body-buddies.com/coaching Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bodbuds Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bodbuds Podcast: http://bodybuddies.libsyn.com

Cravings and Emotional Eating in Keto- When you are dealing with cravings that are setting you back in your health, you may feel frustrated as you can't get in control! In this podcast, Kristy Jo will discuss the difference between cravings and fixations to help YOU determine what is the cause of your cravings. Cravings are those coming as a result of physiological depletion. Fixations come from a psychological focus on food, marketing, or the lusting after food that you may have felt you can't have. We want to create a HEALTHY relationship with food, rather than deprivation and anxiety-driven relationship. Questions to ask yourself when you are experiencing a craving: Is that what your body needs? When was your last fueling? Do you need more food? Are my portions too small? Have I missed any of my supplements? Or is this a fixation? Email Kristy Jo: kristyjo@body-buddies.com Keto Challenge: www.PowerFoodsLifestyle.com/ketochallenge Coaching: www.body-buddies.com/coaching 

Have you ever wondered HOW to get yourself motivated to make a change? If so, you're not alone. This is a question most people wonder about. In fact, most people feel if they could find the answer to this question they would make all the changes in their health, fitness, and weight they could! Register for the 28-day KETO Challenge with Kristy Jo: www.PowerFoodsLifestyle.com/ketochallenge In this episode, Kristy Jo will discuss four aspects of motivation: * This is an inside job. Look to yourself for answers instead of celebrities, your Instagram friends, spouses, family, or church leaders. Look inside your heart. * Make a list of logical reasons why you need to make a change. * Make a list of emotional reasons why you need to make a change. * Women--don't expect your man to validate something within you that you can't validate yourself. When ARE you "Enough?" * Why do you have a body? Have you ever investigated this question? Have you felt strongly in your heart why your beliefs are true? Use your beliefs ab

Register for the 28-day Keto Challenge: http://powerfoodslifestyle.com/ketochallenge Q. Can my family do Keto with me? (wife, husband, kids) Moderate protein, high fat, and veggie way of eating should be baseline. However any child under the age of 16 should not be put in Keto. Add sweet potato, red potato, quinoa, black beans, lentils, or whole grain bread. This makes a healthy meal for kids or others not ready to do Keto. Other questions answered in this Podcast Episode: Q. Can you do Keto for Arthritis? Q. Can you do Keto with Hypothyroidism? Q. Can you do Keto with Adrenal Fatigue? Q. Can you do Keto if you have a tendency to binge eat? Q. Can you do Keto if you are nursing? Q. MANY OTHER QUESTIONS! Tune in so you can hear the answers to all of these questions, including a MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGE at the end to help you want to make CHANGE in your life.  

Sign up for the 28-Day keto Challenge: www.PowerFoodsLifestyle.com/ketochallenge Which veggies should you be eating in #Keto Come learn in this podcast episode about how these veggies will help move metabolic waste through the body, as well as provide necessary electrolytes to you! 4 Categories of Vegetables in the Power Foods Lifestyle Leafy Greens Cruciferous Veggies Water-based Veggies Miscellaneous Veggies Do not keep vegetables out too much in keto as this can make the pH in your body go too high. This can result in a bodily condition called Ketoacidosis. Detoxification is key to move the metabolic waste out of the body. In Keto, try to get 1-2 servings of Cruciferous veggies each day (broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, kale, Brussels sprouts) -- steaming is best. What should NOT be eaten in Keto? CORN, PEAS, BEETS, Carrots should be very minimal This isn’t a question of if food is “healthy” or not…” it should be a question of asking yourself: Is keeping glucose intake and response to food in the blood s

Join the 28-day Keto Challenge: www.PowerFoodsLifestyle.com/ketochallenge What is Ketosis? Why is Keto SO powerful? Is Keto a Power Foods Lifestyle strategy? Learn more about Keto than what you've heard! In order to gain control of your blood sugar, you either need to a) time your carbs properly and pair them with vegetables and protein, or b) eat in a manner that does not cause insulin surges Your brain needs 120 grams of glucose to function each day. Glucose is a sugar that is broken down from carbohydrates. What happens when your body does not have enough glucose to fuel your brain? Your body will break down stores glucose in the liver and muscle sites. This process is called gluconeogenesis.  When you deplete those reserves, the liver will break down body fat to get ketones which are secondary fuel for your brain.  Learn more about the 28-day Keto Challenge in episode #202!  

Question: Listen to this episode to discover the answer for YOUR body and situation. You will learrn a lot in this short episode about: * how often to eat meat each day * why you should only eat grass-fed meat * why you weigh more when eating carbs * how soon to weigh in after an indulgence meal * how often to weigh * the hormone you should NOT listen to when eating low carb * how often to eat grass-fed meat * and so much more! The Body Buddies Podcast is available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio! Check out our other social channels for more education and motivation to reach your weight loss, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle goals! Facebook: www.Facebook.com/bodbuds Instagram: www.Instagram.com/bodbuds YouTube: www.YouTube.com/bodbuds Website: www.Body-Buddies.com Email: support@body-buddies.com  

While you may feel it’s taboo to talk about the big B.M. (bowel movement), it’s actually a very important point of discussion in the Power Foods Lifestyle, and a topic I bring up frequently with my clients. I hope you have a great take-away from this information and say to yourself: “I need to listen to what’s going on in my body. Abnormal bowel movements and/or flatulence are my body saying, ‘Look, we have some problems. I can’t handle this.’ I need to change up what I’m eating to honor what it’s telling me.” Regular Bowel Movements BM happens in the first 2-3 hours of the day naturally Regular means 2-4x/day Well formed stools that are not difficult to pass There is not much wiping that needs to happen Dive right into the toilet bowl without much splash S-shaped as the lower part of the rectum is moving nutrients along well Should not be super stinky at all If you have constipation or diarrhea-like bowel movements, this episode is for YOU!! Email me: kristyjo@body-buddies.com Power Foods Lifestyle Start

If only there were a method to help people find the way of eating that works best for them, while applying all of the principles that are proven to prevent disease, extend life, and improve natural energy along the way! But there is! And it's called The Power Foods Lifestyle! In this episode of the Body Buddies Podcast, Kristy Jo discusses the Power Foods Lifestyle Cheat Sheet and how simple it is to get started today, even while you are learning! Kristy Jo asks those who follow the PFL to become a Strategist of their own health, which requires them to enter a new way of thinking.  The PFL has been shown to reduce cholesterol, soothe digestive distress, reduce if not completely eliminate headaches and migraines, boost natural energy, raise metabolism, and prevent as well as reverse many chronic health conditions. The PFL is science, plain and simple. "The Power Foods Lifestyle education is higher level. But you will notice higher level thinking and eating leads to higher level living and loving in every othe

Whether you experience a throbbing ache in your mind, migraines, or cluster headaches, this blog post is for you! An aching head makes for a miserable day. And if you are not feeling well, that will become a wedge in your life between where you are now and who you want to be. In natural approaches to the body, I ask for you to open your mind to find what is CAUSING those headaches to come to be? In this blog post and my most recent podcast episode, I will walk you through some very important conversations and thoughts. I want you to look at your life and ask yourself some questions. If I can get you to see how it is all connected, then perhaps you will believe you can DO something about it. That is where you'll find the lasting solution rather than keep adding on the list of medications in your life. You have control over your life. You can find the Root Cause of your symptoms and make changes in your behavior. Email me: kristyjo@body-buddies.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/bodbuds PFL Academy: http://power

When we think about healthy eating and nutrition, we think in terms of all-or-nothing. We think ‘I’ll do good today, this week, and this month,’ but if we don’t follow through (counting macros, calories, etc.) we tend to abandon those efforts. And this results in feeling like a failure. I came up with the Strategic Day to help guide our Body Buddies to make wiser decisions to fuel their bodies AND stop abandoning healthy efforts for the sake of it being 'too hard' and 'overwhelming.' I asked myself, 'What can I do to help people without making them feel they’re restricting themselves or feeling like they’re on a diet?' The Strategic Day is 15 Principles is exactly what your body needs for health. You may find if you hit these principles every day, you are full and you DON’T need that non-strategic food. You don’t need it because you’re fueled. Get your Strategic Day PDF printout here: http://powerfoodslifestyle.com/strategicday   Learn the foods associated with each category so you can quickly scan your mind

Are you experiencing brain fog, fatigue, a less-than-stellar memory, and other troublesome factors in your life? This could most definitely be DUE TO YOUR NUTRITION! In this FREE masterclass episode, Kristy Jo will help you learn how to obtain vibrant Energy & Stress Relief in 4 Simple Steps. You will learn how to say goodbye to the sluggish feeling in your body in less than two days! The right way to get feeling better quickly instead of what the MARKETING world will tell you Which fats to eat without getting fat Create better brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) How to still enjoy yummy treats without ruining your health …WITHOUT weighing food, counting calories, etc! Let’s find a STRATEGIC solution and take control. Yes, everyone has conditions that cause them distress and frustration—we are all human. But what we can do is seek to find a solution and take ownership of our situation while leaving behind the victim mentality. This episode includes some of the following: When to go lower carb or ketosi

If you or someone you love has been dealing with migraines or a mental health condition, this Body Buddies podcast episode is for you! Patty Butts, PhD sits down with host, Kristy Jo, to discuss the details of the MTHFR gene mutation, and how nutritional choices can manifest negatively in mental health. “All mental health begins in the gut," she said. "The vagus nerve and the gut are connected.” Patty goes on in the episode to explain how she understands the emotions that can trigger depression: anger, guilt, loss of esteem, love, etc. However, she feels there is more. "Of course there are emotional components, but we are missing the boat by not having a young person who is depressed or acting out not having their blood tested. I wish this could be taught in every health class. Our young people need to know there are physiological reasons they’re depressed. Sometimes it’s genetic, high histamine, or what they’re eating." Additional symptoms people experience should cause us to check for the MTHFR gene mutatio

If you have wanted to learn how to make your own delicious dressings for salads from scratch, this is the episode for you! Chef James Barry spills the secrets from the healthy chef kitchen to help you improve your health and lifestyle! In this interview episode you will learn: Why James loves to use asparagus to teach kids Why many chefs touted as “healthy” are actually NOT Why you need to drink plenty of water Hidden calories/sugar in dressings in the store, bad oils, and those chemicals causing havoc in our bodies Just because you eat a salad doesn’t make it healthy Use a mason jar (or any jar that has a lid) to make a 3:1 ratio 3 oil, 1 vinegar or lemon juice (acidic liquid)  just shake it and there you are with your most basic, healthy Balsamic Vinaigrette in 3 minutes or less. You can add salt and pepper to balance the taste out and it will feel fresher and your body will receive it easier than a store-bought dressing. 9% of people eat the proper amount of veggies each day — most people don’t eat