Body Buddies Podcast | Nutrition | Fitness | Mindset

Do you feel lost when it comes to understanding nutrition labels and ingredient lists? What should you pay attention to? What's important? In this podcast episode, Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator Gwen Coleman, talks with Kristy Jo about the different elements of the label, what we should watch for, and how to be wise and apply what you learn. www.body-buddies.com

Tune in to this episode to learn more about ways to train smarter with more strategy and effectiveness! In this episode, the following tips will be covered: 31. Involving family in fitness activities 32. Benefits to training on one foot 33. Stair-cllimbing with more effectiveness 34. Principles of stretching before and after workouts 35. Inreasing TUT (time under tension) through varying tempos Be sure to go back and listen to all of the Exercise Tiips podcasts starting with tip #1! www.body-buddies.com kristyjo@body-buddies.com

Which protein bar is best for you? What should you look for when selecting a protein bar? If you're ready to become a more educated consumer and be aware of what's going in your body as you live a Power Foods Lifestyle, tune in for this podcast episode! Learn more about the Power Foods Lifestyle at www.body-buddies.com.  

The nutrition advisory panel convened in March 2015 to discuss the latest research and send their report to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture. Every five years, new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are published, and the agencies usually follow the panel's recommendations closely. What are they saying about the following topics? Cholesterol Added Sugars Sustainability Nutritional Links to Mental Health Tune in to this podcast episode to hear several of the findings and recommendations, and how it relatest to YOU as you seek to live a Power Foods Lifestyle. Learn more: www.body-buddies.com

I am asked quite frequently about my opinion on Crossfit and if it is good or bad for most people. My answer is neither! There are far too many people and variables to consider to make such blanket statement as 'yes' or 'no,' Crossfit is either good or bad. In this podcast episode, I give many pros and cons of Crossfit, as well as variables to consider if you're looking to get into Crossfit. I describe injury prevention and how to ease into greater training intensities. Check out the Body Buddies Fitness Training programs and Coaching programs at www.body-buddies.com.

BULK SEASON! What is it and why should or shouldn't you do it? What does it consist of and how can you do it in a healthy way for your body AND your psychology? What is the "bro science" that you SHOULD and SHOULDN'T follow? Tune into this podcast episode to hear Kristy Jo, coach to Team BodBeasts, talk on the topic. www.body-buddies.com kristyjo@body-buddies.com

The journey of going from point A to point B in your body goal--or any goal for that atter--can be daunting. It's very much like taking a long road trip where lots of things can set you back--unforeseen weather conditions, speed traps, flat tires, needing to stop at rest stops, etc. Tune in to this podcast episode where I make compare your journey to a road trip and discuss some emotional and psychological triggers you may be experiencing that are keeping your from arriving at your final destination. It's time to make that change and GET THERE!   kristyjo@body-buddies.com www.body-buddies.com

The though of planning your meals each week on your own can be overwhelming. From the macros to the ingredients to the recipes and shopping . . . WHOO-EEEEEE! It's quite a lot to think about!  That's where Body Buddies comes in! In this podcast, Kristy Jo will help you understand how EASY the weekly planning process can be. Be sure to have a piece of paper and writing utensil as she will walk you through this process that you should begin doing every single week.  A Power Foods Lifestyle is possible for you and your family! Let's do it together! www.body-buddies.com

You may have heard that the "best" rep range is __ number of sets with __ number of reps. While this may be true for some people, there is a great degree of variance that may propel you faster toward your goals. A principle that is key to understand as you approach muscular training is TUT, or Time Under Tension. Tune into this podcast episode where you will learn enough about TUT to change up your workouts and get faster results TODAY! :)   www.body-buddies.com

What are the symptoms of PCOS (Polycistic Ovarian Syndrome)? Acne Weight Gain/Obesity Facial/Body hair growth Irregular Menstrual Cycle Infertility PCOS impacts 1 in 10 women and the only diagnosis comes from the ruling out of other diseases or disorders. This may be a very important podcast episode for you or a female in your life. Learn more about the Power Foods Lifestyle at www.body-buddies.com. kristyjo@body-buddies.com

Sleep is a part of healthy lifestyle that we lack in this go-go-go world! It can seem like the easiest part to put off and sacrifice when we have so much piled on our plate of to-dos, but research shows how adversely this affects the time during which we are awake.  Tune into this podcast episode where Kristy Jo, author of "The Power Foods Lifestyle," talks about her lifetime of not sleeping enough and what she now deals with as a consequence. She will walk you through some tips and tricks of how to improve your sleep, and makes goals to improve hers too! Learn more about Body Buddies and how you can achieve your best self through mindset training, strategic nutrition, and strategic exercise at www.body-buddies.com. Information Cited: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sdd/howmuch

Time to step up your game with this fiery podcast episode that will get you motivated to get to the gym or your home workouts! 26. How often should you be changing up your workouts? 27. How can you protect your back when doing decline ab sit-ups? 28. How can you use the mirrors better in the gym? 29. How can you progress faster? 30. How can you focus your abs more efficiently? Tune in now to learn and don't forget to join the Body Buddies fammily at www.body-buddies.com and on Facbook at www.facebook.com/bodbuds!

Are you new to the gym and feel embarrassed, fearful, or unsure of why you're there? Tune in to the podcast episode to get amped up, feel encouraged, and know that you CAN do this! Leave your ego at the door!  www.body-buddies.com

Have you ever wondered why you eat when you're not hungry? Or why you have any habit at all, whether good or bad (I prefer helpful vs. not helpful--better positive connotation ;))? The answer is: you have been trigger trained. This is something that happens over time and can be cause from the sight, sound, or smell of an object that you subconsciously associate with a behavior. Learning about trigger training may help you begin to be aware of triggers in your life that you can remove, or add, to be more effective in your lifestyle change. www.body-buddies.com

Detox Diets  are everywhere you look for quick-fixes for the body. These dietary methods are often one of the first recommendations made to those who are trying to improve their health and cleanse their bodies. I CONFESS: I used to be swayed by Detoxes and Fix-Quick Diets back in my days of frustration and swinging from diet to diet.  Maybe you're no different than I used to be? Back from 2008-2012 when my Binge Eating and Dieting  cycles were at their peak, I would have never believed I was about to embark on an educational and transformation journey--one that would begin with some awful dieting advice and resultant psychological consequences, but ultimately lead me to nutritional discoveries nothing short of miraculous. I will get to that wonderful stuff, but first, let me share with you the basics of Detoxing. You can start the PROVEN 10-Day Power Foods Detox Program at www.PowerFoodsDetox.com. Be sure to download your FREE Guide to the Body Buddies AM Detox Drink at www.PowerFoodsDetox.com/drink.  Detoxes

If you're someone who is serious about making some changes in your mind and body for the 2015 New Year, this is a podcast episode worth listening to! In this podcast episode, Kristy Jo discusses psychological maneuvers that will help you mindlessly begin changing your behavior. So much of what we do is a simple conditiioning of situations and circumstances. As we become aware of them, we can make positive habit-forming changes that will lead us to not only lose the weight--but keep it off. YOU CAN DO THIS. Brian Wansink: Mindless Eating --> read the book (I recommend it!) The Power Foods Lifestyle --> read the book (best place to start!) www.body-buddies.com

Whether it's the holiday season or not, you may have every excuse and reason in the world not to puruse your lifestyle change--even as much as you know you should! Tune in to this podcast episode as Kristy Jo explains the psychological programming you must counteract to make change happen. You are NOT a failure; you simply need to learn how to combat the negativity in your mind. www.body-buddies.com  

Do you feel overwhelmed with life? Do your obligations and crazy brain that's thinking about WAY too much keep you from being able to master your nutrition and fitness goals? Tune in to this podcast episode as Kristy Jo talks through technology, mindeset, and other systems that may help you better take control of your stress and disorganization, freeing you to make those lifestyle changes you need to! www.body-buddies.com

When the holidays hit, or you fall off the wagon in general, you begin to feel a bit "fluffier" than usual. You have a hard time with this feeling, so typcial human nature is to take the DESPERATION DIVE and throw yourself into a starvation, over-exercise, highly restrictive food cycle that will have you running the cycle of failure over and over. TIME TO KNOCK IT OFF. Tune in to this kick-butt real-as-life approach to what to do when you're feeling a bit fluffier than usual and want to do something about it. www.body-buddies.com

Changing our way of thinking is the catalyst into changing our daily behavior in food and exercise. We KNOW we need to make a change, but upping our game to believe we can do it can be tough. After all, we are creatures of habit! In this episode, I talk about how we can not only generate a desire to make a change, but fuel that change by associating pain with the behavior that WON'T benefit us into making that chnge. This type of mind conditioning allows us to subconsciously promote ourselves in the direction of our goals. It will help YOU to fuel your desire to not only make a change, but KEEP that change. This is about changing your lifestyle! This is about your health! This is about FINALLY feeling AMAZING! Isn't it time? www.body-buddies.com