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What happens when you're finally in a great fitness groove—and one injury suddenly takes it away?   In this Twisted Tuesday episode, Amy walks through an honest weekly self-audit that becomes a much bigger lesson about discipline, ego, setbacks, and staying aligned with the person you want to be. After experiencing significant back pain following a leg workout, Amy learns she'll be out of the gym for several weeks. Looking back, she recognizes something uncomfortable: although she knew heavy squatting might no longer offer the risk-to-reward tradeoff she wanted, training alongside her daughter made it tempting to keep pushing and getting stronger. Now she's dealing with the consequences. But the injury becomes another test. Rather than allowing something she can't control to dominate everything else, Amy discusses redirecting attention toward her daily agreements and the areas of life she can control. She also opens up about how persistent pain can affect your mood and mental state—and how intentionally managing her thoughts reminded her of lessons she learned while dealing with chemotherapy-related fatigue. Amy also gives an update on her metabolic improvement journey, including intentional maintenance phases, her recent calorie deficit, losing roughly four and a half pounds over approximately six weeks, and why the process has felt surprisingly manageable compared with previous approaches.   Ultimately, the episode comes back to a deceptively simple truth: achieving results doesn't eliminate the work that created them. The meal prep, daily agreements, reflection, training, intentional choices, and repetitive habits may eventually feel boring—but they're also what got you there. And if you want to stay there, you still have to do the boring work. 00:25 — Amy's weekly self-audit. Amy walks through how she evaluates her mornings, workday, evenings, nutrition, training, and relationships instead of judging the entire week as simply good or bad. 04:13 — The donut that technically didn't break the rules. Amy examines why eating half a donut still felt like a loss even though it technically fit the agreement she'd written for herself. The lesson becomes one of internal alignment rather than finding loopholes in your own rules. 08:40 — The injury. After a leg workout that felt completely normal, significant pain develops later. Amy eventually learns she'll be away from the gym for several weeks. 09:52 — Risk versus reward changes over time. Amy reflects on heavy squatting and whether the potential benefit still justifies the risk for her. 10:32 — Training with ego has consequences. Amy admits that training with her 23-year-old daughter contributed to her desire to continue squatting and getting stronger even though she already believed it should no longer be part of her training. 11:35 — Relationships belong in the audit too. Amy recognizes that when she's busy or struggling, she tends to isolate rather than connect with friends. 12:44 — The psychological side of injury. More than a week later, Amy is still dealing with substantial pain and discusses intentionally preventing it from dominating her thoughts and mood. 14:46 — Why maintenance phases matter. Amy discusses what she's learned about intentional maintenance and metabolic improvement after years of working with Eric. 16:43 — Four and a half pounds without an extreme deficit. Amy explains that after bringing her calories up, she's lost roughly four and a half pounds across approximately six weeks while eating around 1,890 calories. 19:58 — Never underestimate the boring work. Amy closes with the larger lesson: the ordinary daily practices people become tired of doing are often exactly what created their results in the first place. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

If your goal has been fat loss for months, but the scale keeps landing in the exact same 5 pound range, this episode is about the gap between those two things.   I call it accidental maintenance.   Your intention is fat loss… but working hard all week and loose all weekend adds up to the exact same static outcome as an intentional maintenance phase, minus every benefit that phase is actually supposed to give your body. I recorded this one from a live coaching call inside Look Like You Train, because I think almost everyone listening has spent time here.   In this episode I walk through the four places accidental maintenance actually lives. Your mindset, and why the identity work has to come before the meal plan. Your systems, promise-keeping, biweekly check-ins, and a real plan for the meals that fall outside your routine. Your environment, and what the research says about willpower versus a room that's already working against you. And the practical leaks nobody talks about, compensatory eating, alcohol, sleep, and recalibrating your calories as you actually lose, not on a fixed schedule.   I'm also sharing some of the research that convicted me while I was prepping this one, including a stat that stopped me in my tracks, people underreport what they actually eat by an average of 47 percent. If you've been doing everything and still not seeing it move, this episode is for you.     Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

It’s easy to tell yourself you’re doing fine. It’s harder to look in the accountability mirror and actually measure it. In this Twisted Tuesday, Amy breaks down the weekly audit she uses to assess whether her actions are aligned with the person she wants to be. She explains why tracking your behavior matters, how seemingly small broken promises can affect your confidence and “self-love meter,” and why difficult seasons are exactly when maintaining a few core habits becomes most important.   Amy walks through the areas she evaluates each week: her morning routine, daytime productivity, evening habits, nutrition, training and movement, weekends, and relationships. Rather than relying on vague feelings about whether the week was “good” or “bad,” she assigns numbers based on what actually happened and looks more closely at anything that needs improvement.   The real lesson is what happens next. If you discover you’re repeatedly hitting snooze, wasting time, falling off your nutrition plan, neglecting relationships, or abandoning your routine when life gets difficult, simply promising to “try harder” isn’t a strategy. Amy challenges you to identify the real tripwire and put a specific solution in place.   For Amy, this process reaches far beyond productivity. Staying aligned helps her mentally and physically show up for one of the biggest battles of her life: fighting cancer. She argues that when one part of life starts slipping, it can affect how you show up everywhere else.   If you’ve been feeling stagnant, inconsistent, frustrated with yourself, or stuck in the cycle of saying, “I’ll do better next week,” this episode gives you a simple framework for replacing judgment with data—and data with action. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

What would you do if the scale suddenly jumped nearly four pounds overnight? Years ago, Amy admits that a result like this could have sent her into a spiral of frustration, food sabotage, excessive exercise, and negative self-talk. Today, she understands that a single weigh-in is only one data point—and often a misleading one.   In this episode: Amy delivers an important reality check about scale obsession, overnight weight fluctuations, and the emotional power many women unknowingly give to the number on the scale.  She explains how water retention, inflammation, hormones, sodium, carbohydrates, stress, activity levels, and strength training can all cause temporary weight changes that have little or nothing to do with body-fat gain. Amy also reveals how relying too heavily on the scale can distort your perception. You may wake up feeling leaner, notice that your jeans fit better, and feel confident—only to step on the scale, see a higher number, and suddenly convince yourself that your body looks worse. She challenges listeners to stop measuring success solely through weight loss and begin paying attention to the indicators that matter: measurements, clothing fit, strength, performance, energy, muscle development, behavioral consistency, and long-term trends. The episode also examines the dangerous “get away with it” mentality that can occur when someone abandons their plan over the weekend but sees a lower number on Monday. A temporary drop does not mean those choices created the result. It happened in spite of the behavior—not because of it. Most importantly, Amy explains that you cannot completely control how much weight you lose each week, but you can control whether you keep the promises you make to yourself. Your daily actions—not a random scale fluctuation—are the real evidence of progress.   Listen before your next weigh-in and learn how to take back the power you may have unknowingly handed to the scale. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

What happens when you're surrounded by cookies, donuts, coffee, and treats every month—but food no longer controls your thoughts?   In this Twisted Tuesday episode, Amy reflects on nearly two years of volunteering at her church café and the surprising lessons it's taught her about dieting, food guilt, and emotional eating. She shares how years of restrictive dieting once made baking feel stressful and triggering, but how building a healthier relationship with food has transformed those same experiences into something joyful.   Amy also discusses a fascinating pattern she's noticed: many women instinctively apologize for their food choices, labeling foods as "good" or "bad," while most men simply eat without explanation. Through these real-life conversations, she challenges common diet culture beliefs and explains why moderation—not restriction—is the key to long-term success.   The episode continues with a personal update about weekly date nights, keeping promises to yourself through daily habits, creating routines that strengthen discipline, and why consistency—not perfection—is what builds lasting confidence. From Bible reading and journaling to fitness habits and intentional relationships, Amy shares how small daily commitments compound into a healthier, happier life.   If you've ever struggled with food guilt, all-or-nothing thinking, emotional eating, or believing you have to earn your favorite foods, this episode will challenge your perspective and leave you with practical ways to build a healthier mindset. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Here's what actually happened.   The food noise came back louder than I expected, even after twenty years of doing this work. By week three, the scale was climbing instead of dropping, and my own biofeedback tracking, sleep, hunger, digestion, was flashing signals right alongside it.   In this episode I walk through exactly what happened, the mistake I made assuming my own formula was automatically the right approach for me in this exact season, and the actual research behind why it played out the way it did. Why restriction backfires psychologically. Why chronic dieters can respond differently to the same formula. And why sleep, not just the scale, might be the most important number you're not tracking. Plus where I landed two weeks after reversing, because the story doesn't end at the mistake.   If you've ever wondered whether the plan is the problem or something else is going on, this one's for you. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Why do some people keep growing through hard seasons while others slowly lose momentum? In this candid, on-the-go episode, Amy shares the reality of training close to failure, why progressive overload means your workouts may never truly feel easy, and how learning to tolerate discomfort separates people who simply exercise from those who visibly build strength.   Amy also reflects on completing a 30-day personal commitment challenge designed to rebuild trust in herself. After realizing that years of tracking had started to feel automatic and emotionally meaningless, she returned to simple daily promises, visible wins, and honest accountability. She explains why accepting a loss instead of making excuses can create stronger behavior, how tracking can expose avoidance, and why repetition helps reinforce the identity of someone who follows through.   During a spontaneous grocery run, Amy shifts into practical strategies for making nutrition easier. She discusses bulk meal preparation, keeping flexible proteins and carbohydrates ready, reducing food waste, shopping with a plan, and avoiding unnecessary temptations. Her central message is simple but powerful: your environment is often stronger than your willpower, especially after stress and decision fatigue have worn you down.   This episode is for anyone who feels stagnant, inconsistent, or frustrated that healthy habits still require effort. You will learn why discomfort is not evidence that you are failing, why small promises matter more than dramatic declarations, and how better systems can help you make stronger choices without depending on motivation.   Main points include training close to failure and embracing productive discomfort, using progressive overload to build strength and muscle, rebuilding self-trust through seven-day and 30-day commitments, tracking wins and losses without excuses, using visual reminders to reinforce progress, creating identity-based habits through repetition, meal prepping with versatile proteins and carbohydrates, reducing food waste and unnecessary grocery trips, managing decision fatigue, and designing your environment to support your goals. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

In This Episode:   The Mistake Nobody Catches The single biggest training mistake Erik sees in women 40+, even the ones who think they're pushing hard. It comes down to one thing: not appreciating that your recovery ability has changed.   Why Short Rest Intervals Are a Silent Killer HIIT, HYROX, boot camps, CrossFit-style metabolic conditioning. Erik explains why short rest interval training comes with a recovery premium most midlife women can't afford, and why it interferes with the muscle and strength gains you're actually training for.   Training vs. Working Out These are not the same thing. Erik breaks down the real difference and why you can go to the gym every single day and still make zero progress.   The "More Sets" Myth Why piling on more volume isn't the answer, and why 5 hard sets twice a week can beat 10 sets once a week.   The Soreness Trap If you've ever chased next-day soreness as proof your workout worked, this segment will change how you think about training.   The Real Number on Muscle and Metabolism Forget the "50 calories per pound of muscle" myth. Erik does the math live and gives you the real number.   The 5 Training Archetypes Erik built a quiz to identify exactly where you fall: The Effort Leaker – stopping 3-4 reps before failure without realizing it The Fatigue Chaser – chasing the burn, chasing exhaustion, chasing the wrong goal The Grinder – training 5-6 days a week and never actually recovering The Drifter – no consistency, no way to track progress On Track – the one who's actually doing it right   Take the quiz yourself: [link in show notes]   Muscle: The Organ of Longevity Why Erik calls muscle "the organ of longevity," the connection between leg strength and brain health, and why Alzheimer's is now being linked to insulin resistance and called "Type 3 Diabetes."   The Most Common Excuse for Skipping Strength Training And what Erik actually says back to it. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Are your habits truly part of your identity—or do they disappear as soon as the weekend begins? In this episode, Amy explains why Friday night through Sunday can either reinforce your progress or quietly erase the work you completed during the week. She shares how an unexpected change in her routine forced her to examine whether her meals, walking, and personal commitments were dependent on structure or had become genuine habits.   Amy also explores why drinking water has become far more than a health goal. By committing to one gallon a day, she created a daily promise that requires planning, awareness, and presence. Every completed day becomes evidence that she can trust herself, while every difficult workout becomes practice for leaning into discomfort rather than escaping it.   The episode examines how small promises can reshape your identity, why repeatedly starting over can damage confidence, how checkpoints make consistency easier, and why preparing decisions in advance prevents you from choosing the comfortable option when motivation fades. You will learn why your weekends are the real test of your habits, how one simple daily promise can rebuild self-belief, why discomfort is necessary for growth, and how your fitness choices can prepare you to face harder battles in your health, relationships, and life.   Listen now, audit the way you show up when your routine changes, and discover whether your habits are creating the person you want to become—or keeping you trapped in another cycle of starting over. Subscribe to The F*It! Podcast for honest conversations about faith, family, forgiveness, food, fitness, and the formula for becoming your best self. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

In this episode: Why “knowing what to do” is often just trivia, not real awareness, and what real awareness actually sounds like How perimenopause can interfere with your body's hunger and fullness signals (interoceptive awareness) Why this exact objection hits high-achieving, capable women the hardest, and why the LLYT lens explains why force of will doesn't work on a body run by cortisol and hormones The intention-behavior gap: why even sincere intentions only predict about a third of actual follow-through (Sheeran & Webb) Decision fatigue and why willpower runs out by 8pm (Baumeister) Why vague intentions fail and specific if-then plans work two to three times better (Gollwitzer & Sheeran) Self-handicapping: the quiet, protective habit of setting yourself up to fail so it doesn't feel personal (Jones & Berglas) Why your environment is quietly making decisions before you do, and how to rebuild your cues (Wendy Wood) The reframe that turns an identity problem into a Tuesday problem you can actually fix   Research referenced: Sheeran, P., & Webb, T. L. (2016). The Intention-Behavior Gap. Social and Personality Psychology Compass. Baumeister, R. F., et al. Ego depletion and self-control research. Gollwitzer, P. M., & Sheeran, P. (2006). Implementation intentions and goal achievement: A meta-analysis of effects and processes. Jones, E. E., & Berglas, S. (1978). Control of attributions about the self through self-handicapping strategies. Wood, W., & Neal, D. T. Habit research on context cues and behavior change, USC Dornsife. Interoceptive awareness and hunger/fullness signal research. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

What does your body reveal about the standards you hold for yourself? In this honest walk-and-talk episode, Amy explains how discipline, organization, delayed gratification, and keeping promises to yourself extend far beyond fitness. Building a strong body is not simply about following the perfect diet—it requires becoming the person capable of maintaining it.   Amy also gives a deeply personal update on hormone replacement therapy, including how topical estrogen unexpectedly resolved years of exercise-related bladder leaking and why symptom-based care matters alongside bloodwork. She discusses adjusting progesterone, beginning DHEA, and the importance of openly addressing libido, sexual health, and quality of life during perimenopause and menopause.   The conversation then shifts to the mental fatigue of learning advanced AI tools and the danger of trusting artificial intelligence when you lack enough expertise to recognize inaccurate information. Finally, Amy reveals why she officially ended her dieting phase. Increased food noise, constant thoughts about restriction, reduced recovery, inflammation, and the stress of fighting cancer made the small amount of weight loss feel undeserving of the cost. Her biggest lesson: the most aggressive fat-loss strategy is not always the smartest one, and sometimes maintaining your health is the real victory.   This episode is a direct reminder that transformation is not created by motivation or a magical meal plan. It comes from identity, strategy, self-awareness, and repeatedly proving that you can trust yourself to do what you said you would do. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Everyone assumes the meal plan is the hard part. It's not.   In this episode, Amy walks through the eight things she'd do before, and during, the first 30 days of a new deficit, from telling the people around her what she's about to do, to building the one daily promise that determines whether the whole thing sticks. This isn't theory. It's the exact sequence Amy uses with her own group coaching clients to test whether someone is even primed for fat loss before they touch a single macro.  Day zero setup (02:21) — Tell your support system what you're about to do, decide who you're becoming through it (your “health character”), run an environmental audit on your kitchen, and mute conflicting voices for 30 days. Get your real numbers (07:13) — Ditch the generic calorie guess. Body weight x 11 for calories (x 9–10 if you're carrying more body fat to lose), body weight x 1 for protein grams. Lock it in for at least 14 days and weigh your food, no estimating.   Set it and forget it (08:56) — Build the meal plan in advance so there's zero decision fatigue once day one hits. Amy's free meal plan (link below) is the exact framework used with LBC group coaching clients.   Start with one promise (10:07) — This is the entry point to the daily agreement cards system. Pick one specific, measurable promise (not diet-related required) and build a streak of seven consecutive wins before adding anything else.   Know what you're doing in the gym (12:57) — Cardio is not a fat loss tool. Strength training 3–4 days a week, compound movements, training close to failure, with two acclimation weeks before pushing progressive overload. Walking every day for parasympathetic recovery, not calorie burn.   Track the data from day one (17:18) — Scale weight, measurements, a tight-jeans test every two weeks, biofeedback basics (sleep, stress, hunger, cravings, digestion) starting week one, and meal-by-meal compliance tracking from day one.   Hold the line for 14 days (20:15) — No substitutions, no new recipes, no changes. Aim for 95% compliance so the data at day 14 is actually readable. Expect roughly a pound a week, not a Biggest Loser-style drop.   Read the data at day 14 and day 28 (23:40) — Three outcomes: losing (keep going as is), stable (audit compliance first, then consider a 10% calorie drop), or gaining on a deficit (time for a metabolic restoration phase, not more restriction). Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

In this episode of The F*It! Podcast, Amy shares a raw reflection on self-love, discipline, and the quiet ways we lose trust with ourselves. She explains how her “self-love meter” drops when she starts cutting corners, even in small ways, and why rebuilding confidence starts with one simple promise. From not eating after 9 p.m. to resisting the voice of compromise during a power outage, Amy shows how test days become the best days when you prove to yourself that you do what you say you’ll do. This episode covers promise keeping, self-worth, discipline, identity, the body battery, the DAX system, and why the byproduct of small daily wins can become fat loss, stronger relationships, better work, and deeper self-respect. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

In this episode we get into:   Why coaches who’ve “been around forever” sometimes quietly rebuild their whole message around whatever’s hot, and how that’s different from genuinely evolving a system.   The peptide wave that exploded six months ago and is already cooling off, and why we never jumped on it even when clients were asking.   GLP-1s: what the data is actually showing about who’s using them, how long they stay on them, and what happens when they come off without a plan in place. Spoiler, it’s not just regaining the weight. It’s regaining it with less muscle than before.   Why most people in the gym are “exercising,” not training, and the difference between the two. This is the one we get asked about constantly.   The “customization” myth. If you’ve ever wondered whether a group training program can really work as well as something built just for you, Erik breaks down exactly what question to ask back when someone tells you their plan is more custom. It’s a good one.   Why training is a sport, not a chore, and what changes when you start treating it like one.   We’re voting on a new segment, Friday Fire, where we get into the stuff that’s actually annoying us in this industry. You’ll hear how that vote went.  Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

In this off-the-cuff Twisted Tuesday episode, Amy shares what her first real cut in almost three years is teaching her about hunger, food noise, structure, and discipline. From skipping date night to packing meals for cancer treatment, she breaks down why dieting is as psychological as it is physical—and why keeping small promises may be the missing link for women who struggle with consistency. This episode is a sharp reminder that confidence is built through follow-through, identity, and doing what you said you would do, even when it is inconvenient. Amy also challenges listeners to move their bodies, rebuild trust with themselves, and support the podcast’s mission to reach more people. What it feels like to cut again after nearly three years in maintenance. How food noise returns when hunger increases, even when no foods are technically off limits. Why volume-friendly meals, protein, vegetables, and consistent meal timing can make dieting less miserable. Skipping date night, packing meals for cancer treatment, and choosing discipline even when compromise feels tempting. Connect confidence to personal integrity, showing that progress comes from keeping promises to yourself—not just losing weight. Challenge listeners to choose one measurable promise, track the win daily, and rebuild trust through follow-through. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

What We Cover Why AI photo scanning apps struggle with portion estimation… even when they correctly identify the food The crowdsourced database problem in apps like MyFitnessPal and why it introduces 15-30% calorie variance The hidden calorie problem that no photo can detect (oils, sauces, cooking fats) Why Lean Bodies Consulting built its own USDA-sourced food substitution calculator, and why that matters The unglamorous truth: a food scale and a verified database still beats every AI app on the market Research Referenced Li et al. (2024). Evaluating the Quality and Comparative Validity of Manual Food Logging and Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Food Image Recognition in Apps for Nutrition Care. Nutrients, 16(15), 2573. University of Sydney. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39125452/   Links Mentioned LBC Free Food Substitution Calculator https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/ Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

What happens when you're already happy with your body—but decide to pursue a new challenge anyway? In this honest Twisted Tuesday episode, Amy pulls back the curtain on starting a short-term cut for an upcoming photoshoot while continuing to navigate life as a long-term cancer survivor. She shares the reality of transitioning from maintenance calories into a calorie deficit, the unexpected return of food thoughts, the importance of meal structure, hydration, and mindset, and why choosing hard things can elevate every area of your life. Amy also discusses the difference between chronic dieting and strategic fat loss, how maintenance phases can reduce cravings and food obsession, and why self-love—not self-punishment—is the foundation of lasting transformation. Whether you're pursuing a fitness goal, working through a personal challenge, or simply trying to become your best self, this episode is packed with practical insights and powerful mindset lessons. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

What happens when the battle isn't just cancer—but the fear that comes with every scan? In this deeply personal Twisted Tuesday episode, Amy shares her honest thoughts while driving to Buffalo for routine brain scans, discussing the emotional rollercoaster of living with stage 4 lung cancer for over 13 years. From scanxiety and survivor's guilt to the unexpected fears that can come with remission, she offers a raw and inspiring look into the mindset required to keep moving forward. Amy also tackles a major nutrition topic that many women desperately need to hear: why eating less is not always the answer. If you've been stuck in a fat-loss plateau, chronically dieting, or struggling to achieve the toned, athletic look you want, this episode explains the difference between fat-loss phases and metabolic rebuilding phases. Learn why maintenance calories, muscle growth, and strategic calorie increases may be the missing pieces preventing you from seeing lasting results. Whether you're navigating health challenges, struggling with body composition goals, or simply looking for motivation to trust the process, this episode delivers both inspiration and practical coaching you can apply immediately. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

What You'll Hear in This Episode The objection Amy keeps seeing in the DMs and why it needed its own episode The cookie recipe analogy: why you measure ingredients without drama but panic over weighing chicken The money analogy: you cannot troubleshoot a budget you refuse to look at How the meal card system eliminates the need to weigh forever once it's built How to portion your food when you're cooking for the whole family What to do about restaurants and eating out (and why it's probably not as big a deal as you think) Why fat loss is a season, not a lifestyle sentence The real talk on sacrifice and why other coaches aren't saying it   Key Takeaways You're already choosing your stress. Weighing your food takes 10 seconds. Carrying extra weight you hate takes years. Pick one. The cookie analogy. You follow a recipe with measured amounts and don't think twice about it. Weighing your chicken portion is the exact same action. The only difference is the emotional story you've attached to it. The money analogy. You can't fix a budget problem if you refuse to look at your bank statements. You can't troubleshoot your food if you won't measure it. You can't fix what you won't measure. You weigh to build the system, not forever. Once your meal cards exist, the decisions are already made. Pick a card, eat it, done. No tracking apps, no obsessing. Eating with your family is the goal. You weigh your portion, they eat from the same pot. That's it. It's not complicated. Out-of-routine eating is 10% of your life. Two meals a week eating out are not derailing the other 90% when that 90% is locked in. Hear Amy's episode 213 for the full strategy on restaurants, travel, and parties. Fat loss is a season. It's not supposed to take years. It takes years because people are inconsistent and don't have the structure. The system fixes that. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Can you enjoy concerts, travel, social events, and still achieve your fat loss goals? In this candid Tuesday episode, Amy shares the story of attending a Bruno Mars concert with her daughter Kamele and the unexpected lesson it revealed about commitment, planning, and sustainable results. From strategically planning meals to resisting impulsive food choices and staying focused on long-term goals, this episode proves that fat loss doesn't require perfection—it requires intention. Discover how small promises kept consistently can build confidence, create momentum, and transform your results while still enjoying the experiences that matter most. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Are you convinced your hormones, metabolism, or busy schedule are the reason you are not losing fat? This episode delivers the direct truth many women do not want to hear but desperately need. Amy breaks down why “too much structure” is often not the real problem, why hot yoga, random workouts, clean eating, and normal labs do not automatically equal fat loss, and why most women need consistent calories, proper training, recovery, daily movement, and mindset work before spending thousands on testing. If you have been stuck, frustrated, or tempted by the next shiny hormone or gut health solution, this episode may be the wake-up call that saves you time, money, and more spinning your wheels. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

A study just tracked 112 adults logging over 105,000 food entries across 12 weeks. The people who repeated their meals lost 37% more weight than the people eating a wide variety. Not because they ate less. Not because they had a better plan. Because they stopped making so many decisions about food — and that freed up the mental energy that usually runs out by Tuesday evening. In this episode, Amy breaks down what the research actually found, why decision fatigue is the real mechanism behind why diets fail, and the thing that macro tracking completely misses: it is not just your daily calorie total that matters, it is how consistent your meal calories are from day to day. Then she introduces the meal card method — the system that makes all of this work in real life by removing the decisions before you ever sit down to eat.   In This Episode The study: 112 adults, 105,000 food entries, and what actually predicted weight loss Why 37% more weight lost comes down to decisions, not discipline Decision fatigue: what it is, how it works, and why it destroys good intentions by dinnertime The calorie consistency problem nobody talks about — especially in the macro tracking world Why your daily total can look right while your meal calories are all over the place What consistent meal calories actually do to your hunger cues, portion recognition, and mental load The meal card method: how to build a system where the decisions are already made Why this is not a meal plan — and what makes it feel like a lifestyle instead of a diet How to access the full meal card teaching inside LLYT right now   Research Referenced Oregon Research Institute and Drexel University — published in Health Psychology (American Psychological Association) 112 adults, overweight or obese, average age 53, 85% female, average BMI 34.5 12-week behavioral weight loss program, real-time food logging via app, daily weigh-ins on wireless scales High repetition group lost 5.9% of body weight vs. 4.3% for high variety group — a 37% difference in results Every 100-calorie daily swing in intake was associated with 0.6% less weight lost Decision fatigue research: the average person makes over 35,000 decisions per day Israeli parole board study: decision-making quality declined measurably throughout the day, recovering only after food breaks Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

In this raw and honest Twisted Tuesday episode, Amy opens up about battling vertigo, navigating post-travel overwhelm, and reflecting on a painful vacation lesson after drinking too much at an all-inclusive resort. What started as a fun anniversary trip became a major moment of self-accountability as she questioned why alcohol still had a place in her life when it no longer matched her health, values, identity, or future self. Amy shares the shame, the journaling, the conversations with Eric, and the decision to choose environments that support the woman she is becoming. This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered why they keep reaching for something that never actually makes them feel better. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Every day you make hundreds of decisions about food. What to eat, when to eat it, whether it fits, what to do when life gets in the way. That mental load is not a discipline problem. It is a design problem. And in this episode, Amy teaches the meal card method: a system that replaces daily food decisions with a personal library of pre-built meals you can pull from without doing any math, opening any app, or negotiating with yourself at 6pm. Whether you have been tracking macros for years and are exhausted by it, or you have never had a solid plan and do not know where to start, this episode walks you through exactly how to build the system from scratch. One meal, two cards. That is the whole assignment.   In This Episode: Why tracking burns people out — and why a meal plan alone is not the fix What a meal card actually is and how it works in real life Why you need a starting plan before you can build cards — and what to do if you do not have one yet How to build your first card: the exact steps, the two rules, and how to name it so it feels like food not a diet The two rules every card has to follow: calories within 5, protein at 80% or above On-the-go cards: how to build a Chick-fil-A card, a restaurant card, and a non-perishable emergency card The glove box meal and why a little preparation eliminates a lot of bad decisions What to do this week — the one assignment that starts the whole system   Mentioned in This Episode: Free meal plan — a starting template if you do not have a plan yet: [LINK] LLYT (Look Like You Train) — where the full meal card system lives, including templates, the food substitution calculator, and the meal card database: [LINK] Coming next: the 37% episode — a brand new study on 105,000 food entries that shows exactly why this method works Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about my recent trip to Hawaii and why it became so much more than a vacation. After a difficult family experience last year that resurfaced old wounds, this trip gave me the chance to see what healing, emotional growth, and healthy relationships can actually look like in real time. I share honest conversations about family dynamics, emotional immaturity, nervous system regulation, childhood triggers, boundaries, parenting, faith, and the daily habits helping me stay aligned through it all. From late-night talks with my brother to reflecting on how far I’ve come mentally, emotionally, and physically, this episode is a raw reminder that healing is possible — and that sometimes the people who once triggered us can also become part of our growth story. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

In This Episode: The Hotel Housekeeper Study- what Harvard researchers found when they changed nothing but a belief Your sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous system and why your body needs to feel safe to respond Why perimenopausal women are more cortisol-sensitive now than they were ten years ago, and what that means for your results How the mental story you tell about your walk, your meals, and your workouts changes what your body actually does with them "Have to" vs. "get to" and why this isn't just a mindset tip, it's a different nervous system input with a different hormonal output Why identity has to come before the protocol, and the physiological cost of staying stuck in the wrong one   Research Referenced: Crum, A.J. & Langer, E.J. (2007). Mind-Set Matters: Exercise and the Placebo Effect. Psychological Science, 18(2), 165-171.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17425538/ Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

This episode is a powerful reality check for anyone chasing results but feeling stuck. Amy dives into why modern expectations around fat loss have become dangerously unrealistic, how chronic dieting is sabotaging progress, and why discipline—not hacks—is the real game changer. She unpacks the importance of understanding fat loss phases versus maintenance, the mental shift required to stop self-sabotage, and how building true confidence comes from doing what most people avoid. Plus, she shares a behind-the-scenes look at how she approaches vacations without falling off track, proving that balance comes from structure—not shortcuts. If you’re tired of being sold “easy,” this episode will wake you up and show you what actually works. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Same milkshake. Same calories. Same ingredients. Two completely different hormonal responses. A Yale study changed how I think about everything I teach around food, restriction, and the body. This episode breaks down what the research actually says, and why your mindset around food is doing more physiological damage than you probably realize.   In This Episode The Mind Over Milkshakes study: how belief about a food changed measurable ghrelin response What ghrelin actually does, and why staying in "still waiting" mode keeps you mentally preoccupied with food The cortisol study: how calorie restricting AND calorie tracking independently raise your stress hormones Leptin resistance: why you can eat enough and still not feel full, and why it’s not a willpower problem The Forbidden Fruit Effect and why labeling a food as “off-limits” makes you eat more of it The "What the Hell" Effect: why one bite turns into an entire evening of unintended eating The Dutch guilt study: why associating food with guilt leads to worse outcomes over time Structured Flexibility: what it actually means and why it works physiologically Four practical shifts to start rewiring your food mindset today   The Big Idea Your body doesn’t just respond to what you eat. It responds to how your brain interprets what you’re eating. Years of labeling food as good or bad creates a measurable, hormonal stress response, and that stress response is actively working against the results you’re trying to create. Flexibility isn’t weakness. It’s the thing that rewires your system back toward safety.   Research Referenced Mind Over Milkshakes — Crum et al., Yale: Ghrelin response differed based on belief about calorie content, not actual content Low Calorie Dieting Increases Cortisol — Tomiyama et al., 2010 (UC San Diego): Restricting AND tracking calories both independently raised cortisol and perceived stress in 121 women Restrained Eating Research — Polivy & Herman: Cognitive restriction paradoxically increases craving and food reactivity The "What the Hell" Effect — Polivy & Herman, 2002: Breaking a dietary rule triggers disinhibited eating driven by all-or-nothing food rules Ironic Process Theory — Wegner, 1994: Suppressing a thought makes it more intrusive, explaining why forbidden foods become obsessions Guilt vs. Celebration Around Food — Dutch Study: Women who associated chocolate cake with guilt reported less successful weight control over time Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

In this powerful episode, Amy Ledin gets real about the missing piece in so many fitness journeys: true training intensity. After a hard leg day and conversations with clients, she unpacks why simply following a “good program” is not enough if you are not bringing the effort, focus, and mindset required to actually build muscle. Amy shares how preselecting weights, logging workouts, filming lifts, and treating strength training like a sport can completely change your results. She also dives into GLP-1 medications, identity change, and why lasting weight loss requires more than appetite suppression. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to look like they train, build real confidence, and stop leaving results on the gym floor. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Amy sits down with Marcia Agius, founder of The Kindness Circle, for a conversation that is equal parts inspiration and wake-up call. Marcia's story starts where a lot of ours do: feeling invisible, unsure of what she had to offer, and playing small. What happened next is the kind of thing that makes you want to get off the couch. From a 50th birthday photo shoot to 450+ people featured in her kindness spotlight, to a full membership community, annual gala, and a growing movement built on one simple idea: kindness starts with you. In This Episode: Why Marcia calls herself the 'poster girl of it's never too late' and what that actually means in practice The 50th birthday photo shoot that cracked everything open How her 52-week kindness challenge started strong, fell off, and what she learned from that The ripple effect story that stopped her in her tracks (and why the woman who never commented still changed everything) Why she swapped pillars 1 and 2: kindness to self now comes before kindness to others Two questions Marcia asks herself every single day The difference between online kindness and in-person connection and why she thinks we're starving for the real thing What it means to share your time, treasure, or talent (and why you don't have to give money to give big) Why she hired a speaking coach and what that says about how she's thinking about her next chapter   Find Marcia: Instagram: @kindness.circle.community Website: kindnesscircle.ca Kindness Circle Gala: October 16th Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

In this raw Twisted Tuesday-style episode, Amy opens up about the small habits that changed everything—especially her commitment to daily outdoor walks through a brutal winter, even while going through radiation. She shares why keeping tiny promises to yourself builds confidence, discipline, and identity faster than chasing perfection ever will. Then the episode takes a sharp turn into one of the biggest wellness trends right now: peptides. Amy calls out the growing culture of influencers and coaches selling “miracle stacks” while most people still are not doing the fundamentals—walking, eating enough protein, drinking water, and following through consistently. She breaks down why that should concern you, how false hope gets marketed, and why real transformation still comes back to the basics. If you are tired of quick-fix fitness promises and want a real talk episode about effort, health, and lasting change, this one will hit hard. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

If you're a woman over 40 and you've noticed more fat storing around your belly… even without major weight gain-  this episode is the explanation you've been looking for. The belly fat isn't the problem. It's a symptom. And the reason most women stay stuck is because they're responding to the symptom instead of addressing what's actually causing it: chronic metabolic stress. In this episode, we break down exactly what's happening hormonally in perimenopause and beyond, why the strategies that used to work are now making things worse, and five specific mistakes to stop making, starting today.   In This Episode Why belly fat redistribution after 40 is a stress and hormone issue, not a willpower or calorie issue How chronically elevated cortisol triggers a cascade that disrupts progesterone, estrogen, thyroid, and insulin sensitivity Why the sex hormone ratio shifts in midlife and how that contributes to central fat storage Why low carb diets and intermittent fasting backfire for this specific population, and the real reason coaches keep recommending them Mistake #1: High-intensity workouts- why HIIT, CrossFit, and boot camps are adding fuel to the fire right now Mistake #2: Putting yourself last- why self-care isn't optional and how to stop treating it like a reward Mistake #3: Avoiding carbohydrates-  what carbs actually do for your metabolism, sleep, mood, and thyroid Mistake #4: Treating sleep like a luxury-  the cortisol-sleep cycle and how to break it with circadian rhythm Mistake #5: Training to burn instead of build-  why muscle is your most important metabolic asset after 40 The seesaw framework: sympathetic vs. parasympathetic balance and how to shift it in your favor   Resources Referenced or Mentioned F* It Episode: Metabolic and Menopausal Mind Games  F* It Episode: How Much Cardio Should I Really Be Doing? Atomic Habits by James Clear         Look Like You Train (LLYT) Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

The 2 Tiny Habits That Changed Everything Are your mornings setting you up to win, or quietly pulling you off track before your day even begins? In this honest and motivating episode, Amy opens up about the habit that started slipping back into her life, checking her phone first thing in the morning, and how cutting it out for the first 60 minutes changed her mood, focus, productivity, and peace. She also dives into a second breakthrough: the life-changing truth that what gets measured gets managed. From fitness and mental health to food, routines, and personal growth, Amy shares how getting serious about tracking again helped her make some of her biggest strength gains in years. This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who feels distracted, reactive, inconsistent, or stuck in patterns they know are holding them back. Small habits. Big shifts. Real results. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

You can eat perfectly at home all week, and then completely blow it the second you walk into a restaurant, hop on a plane, or show up to a party. Sound familiar? That's not a willpower problem. That's a system problem. And in this episode, Amy breaks down the strategy that actually fixes it. From the language shift that stops all-or-nothing thinking in its tracks, to the five tools you can deploy at any event — this is the episode to share with every woman you know who feels like she's either "on" or "off."   Key Takeaways: The Language Reframe The word "off" signals your brain to go all the way off. "Out of routine" keeps your identity intact-  you're navigating a situation outside your normal environment, not failing. This one shift stops the all-or-nothing spiral before it starts.   The Three Types of Out-of-Routine Meals: Planned & Aware: You knew it was coming, you walked in with intention. The food may not be weighed, but the behavior was aligned. This is something to be proud of. Unplanned & Reactive (The Cave): Something triggered you in the moment. The goal isn't shame- it's finding the pattern driving it. Completely Out of Your Control: Business dinners, work events, someone else's kitchen. You can't control the menu. You can always control your behavior, portions, and awareness.   The Strategy Toolbox: There is no one-size-fits-all. Pick the tool that fits your situation… but always bring something. Winging it is not a strategy. Food Rules: Written guardrails before you go. Think bumper guards at the bowling alley. Drink a full bottle of water per drink. Appetizers go on your plate only. Protein at every meal. These are not restrictions, they're protections. The Contract: Best for multi-day trips. Write out the things you most want to enjoy, the meals you'll anchor, and your alcohol and dessert parameters for the entire trip. Seeing "21 drinks over 7 days" in writing is its own intervention. The 90/10 Calendar Plot: 365 days x 10% = 36 full days off per year. That covers every family birthday, two weeks of vacation, and every major holiday… with days left over. Your Thanksgiving dinner is not the problem. Reflection Journaling with Self-Scoring: Score each day 1-10 based on alignment to your plan, not perfection. A 10 is not a perfect food day. A 10 is doing what you said you'd do. The Plate Photo Method: For meals you can't control at all-  take a photo before you start eating and after. Write a quick note on what you chose and why. Grade yourself. Awareness alone changes behavior.   The Mindset That Makes It All Work Every time you rise to what you said you'd do- even when you're tired, even when it's harder, you raise your internal temperature. You become someone who follows through. Every cave lowers it. It's that direct.   Ready to Build the Full System? If this episode resonated… if you're tired of the on-again off-again cycle and want a real framework for navigating your life without losing yourself,  LLYT, our group coaching is where this work happens. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Two walk-and-talk clips from Amy. First up: a friend visit turned Canadian adventure — 100-pound transformation, Muskoka paddleboarding, Niagara Falls, and a reminder that adults need to play. Second clip: a real-time lesson on the voice of compromise, why gamifying your habits protects your integrity, and how a half-liter of water at 4:50 p.m. became a win worth talking about.   In this episode: Jessica's visit: 100 pounds down, confidence oozing, and a full Canadian itinerary: Muskoka cottage, paddleboarding, Niagara Falls, Lululemon, and the weekly pizza night How Amy's clients become long-term friends: fat loss doesn't happen in isolation, it changes everything Vacation nutrition in practice: managing portions, prioritizing protein, and traveling with your protein shakes already packed Adults need to play: the value of being silly, present, and off the clock Croc walks explained: why wearing Crocs keeps Amy out of speed-walker mode and in a parasympathetic state The DAC boot camp inside LLYT: 14 days, building momentum win by win Gamifying habits: why tracking and measuring creates the internal accountability that willpower alone can't The voice of compromise: how we rationalize skipping small commitments and what it quietly costs us Personal integrity vs. habit tracking: it's not about the half-liter of water, it's about being someone who does what they say they'll do Erik's Friday night leg day: keeping a streak when every excuse is available When you up the ante on your DAC card, you already know it's the thing that will grow you Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

If you've been dealing with unexplained joint pain, chronic fatigue, full body inflammation, or symptoms that every doctor tells you look 'normal on paper' — this episode is for you. Amy sits down with Kristina, a 54-year-old LLYT community member, for a raw and real conversation about breast implant illness (BII), the road to explant, and what it actually takes to rebuild your health on the other side. Kristina carried textured PIP implants for 24 years before connecting her debilitating symptoms to BII. Her story-  from CrossFit athlete to bedridden on her Montana homestead, is a powerful reminder that your body keeps score, and that getting answers sometimes means going looking for them yourself.   What You'll Hear in This Episode Kristina’s implant history- textured PIP saline implants placed in 1999, and why she had no idea what was actually inside her body The symptoms that started showing up in 2018-  severe knee pain, full body aches, and why she dismissed them for years The 20+ doctors, steroid injections, MRIs, and naturopaths she cycled through before anyone mentioned her implants What 'seronegative RA' and 'full body inflammation' led her to Google, and how that one search changed everything Why BII tends to show up harder for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, and how perimenopause, stress, and cortisol create the perfect storm What healed in 5 days post-surgery, and what took longer The body image work that came after: learning to live in a new body after 24 years with implants How she found her way to my husband, Erik at Lean Bodies Consulting, why she was put into a metabolic maintenance phase, and why she resisted it hard at first Resources Mentioned Explant documentary-  available on Paramount+ FDA Black Box Warning on breast implants (enacted October 2021) BII Facebook support groups — large private communities with shared stories, surgeon recommendations, and resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biiresearchandrecovery/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT https://www.facebook.com/groups/400894279268227/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT Full capsulectomy — Kristina’s recommendation: seek a surgeon who specializes in explant and removes the full capsule Amy's previous podcast episodes on BII Connect with Kristina Kristina is an open book and happy to talk to anyone navigating this journey. Reach out to her directly on Facebook or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biikristinasjourney/ She will share her photos, her story, and her experience without judgment.   About Look Like You Train (LLYT) Kristina's full body healing didn't happen from explant alone. It happened because she addressed her health from every angle. She's been working with Erik at Lean Bodies Consulting inside the LLYT community, rebuilding her metabolism after years of chronic stress on her body. If you're in a similar season-  post-surgery, perimenopausal, or just feeling like your body isn't responding the way it used to, this is the work.   P.S. If this episode resonated with you, the best thing you can do is leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It takes 30 seconds and it helps women who are Googling these exact symptoms find this conversation. Thank you for being here.   Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

What happens when a fitness coach with a complicated dental history, a stepmom from Turkey, and a no-excuses attitude decides to finally do something about it? She books a flight, packs four bags of protein powder and her resistance bands, and takes you along for the whole 12-day ride.   This episode is a travel journal, a mindset lesson, and a masterclass in staying the course when literally everything about your environment changes. From dental surgery in Izmir to an overnight bus to missing her flight home at Heathrow — Amy does not skip a beat. Key Takeaways: Defining success differently on hard trips isn't quitting, it's coaching yourself in real time. Two protein servings a day (shake + bar) can be your nutritional anchor when everything else is unpredictable. Medical tourism is real, it's legitimate, and for dental work especially, Turkey is worth serious consideration. Recovery matters more than training when you're sleep-deprived, healing, and running on adrenaline. Walking everywhere counts. Steps are training. Presence is the workout. The body you've built shows up even when you're not at the gym… like when you lift an 80kg pole and surprise a local.    Mentioned in this episode: SEEQ Protein Powder (clear protein that blends like juice — Amy's travel MVP) Barbell cashew bars Quest chips Izmir, Turkey — where Amy's dental work was done Kas (Kosh) and Fethiye — coastal towns worth visiting Istanbul- the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Galata Tower, Grand Bazaar Salgam- fermented beet and carrot drink, traditional Turkish gut health staple Simit- the $0.40 sesame street pretzel Amy will be dreaming about forever   Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1. We’re not chasing perfect. We’re choosing anchored.   If this episode resonated with you: Share it with someone who needs it. Leave a review. DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it!   Follow me on Social Media: Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/ Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/ Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/ Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoaching Join Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719 Resources:  Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrain Download My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-page Lean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/ 5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60 How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8 The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3M Download your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are everywhere — and the research backs them up. But there’s a conversation almost nobody is having: what happens after? In this episode, Amy breaks down what these drugs actually do, what they don’t do, and what has to be built alongside them if you want results that last. This is not an argument against GLP-1s. It’s an argument against using them as a standalone solution.   In This Episode What GLP-1 drugs are and how they work (the actual mechanism) The BMJ review and what the data says about weight regain after stopping Why appetite suppression ≠ behaviour change (and Amy’s Fen-Phen story) The muscle loss problem — and why it matters more than most people realise “No man’s land” — why women who’ve been on GLP-1s for years still aren’t losing What you actually have to build nutritionally while on the drug Long-term use — and why habits are non-negotiable either way Why the drug is a tool, not the strategy — and what the strategy actually looks like   Research Referenced The BMJ — large review of weight-loss medication outcomes in 9,000+ participants Semaglutide clinical trial data (STEP trials) — avg ~15% body weight loss Tirzepatide trial data (SURMOUNT trials) — avg ~20-22% body weight loss Lean mass loss studies during GLP-1 use Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

A question from Instagram sparked this episode: "Are we just destined to diet our whole lives?" Amy breaks down why the answer is no — but why staying at your goal requires a permanent identity upgrade, not just a temporary program. This one is a mindset reset for anyone feeling burned out by the long game.   What We Cover: Why the "start and stop" diet model sets you up to feel trapped — and what has to change instead The difference between following a method and becoming a new person Why caloric deficits aren't forever — but nutrition intention is The driving analogy: why the effort gets easier with experience The identity thermostat — what it means to raise your "temperature" and make new behaviors your normal Playing the role vs. being the character — the real reason most people yo-yo What to do when life gets hard (hint: meal prep doesn't disappear — it just looks different) How to reverse engineer where you are now and get back to what worked   Key Takeaways: You won't be in a caloric deficit forever — but you will need nutrition intention for life. The amount of mental space it takes up shrinks as it becomes automatic. The goal isn't a destination. It's a lifestyle — like personal development, the work is ongoing and it's worth it. Your identity thermostat has to rise. What feels hard right now will become your new normal — but only if you keep showing up until it does. People who yo-yo are playing a role. People who maintain are that character. The difference is whether the foundational habits exist even on the hard days. Choosing to live this way is just that — a choice. No one is forcing you. Own it, and it gets a whole lot lighter.   Connect + Continue the Conversation: This episode goes hand in hand with the identity work we do inside Look Like You Train. If you’re ready to stop playing the role and actually become the character, come join us. Join LLYT: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrain   Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

You've started over so many times you could do it in your sleep. New Monday, new plan, same result. In this episode, Amy digs into the real reason healthy habits don't stick — and it's not a strategy problem. It's an identity problem. Amy shares the science of psychological distance and alter egos, walks you through how she created 'Cyborg' during her cancer journey, and gives you a step-by-step process to build your own Health Character — the version of you who makes healthy choices naturally, without white-knuckling it.   Episode Timestamps 0:00  The Airport Diet Coke Moment  —  Why one question changed everything 3:00  Segment 1: Why You Keep Starting Over  —  The 95% statistic and the brain science behind self-sabotage 8:00  Segment 2: The Science Behind Character Creation  —  Psychological distance, Beyoncé's Sasha Fierce, and the Cyborg origin story 15:00  Segment 3: Creating Your Best Health Self  —  The visualization + step-by-step character-building exercise 25:00  Segment 4: Naming Your Anti-Self  —  Why you need to call out Sloth, Lazy Lucy, or whoever keeps you stuck 30:00  Segment 5: The Index Card System  —  Your daily software update — how to use your character every single day 38:00  Obstacles & How to Handle Them  —  What to do when it feels fake, when you forget, or when your anti-self wins   Key Takeaways This is an identity problem, not a strategy problem. You know what to do. The gap is becoming the person who naturally does it. Your brain sees change as a threat — but it sees role-playing as safe. A Health Character bypasses that resistance. Specificity is everything. Don't write 'she eats healthy.' Write what's in her fridge, when she preps, and how she handles travel. Name your Anti-Self — not to shame yourself, but to recognize the patterns. You can't change what you don't acknowledge. The index card is your daily software update. 30 days of morning + evening review is the minimum to rewire the neural pathway. This isn't permanent acting. Beyoncé retired Sasha Fierce after 20 years because she became her. You'll become your character too.   Books Mentioned: Best Self by Mike Bayer - An approachable, life-coaching intro to creating your Best Self and Anti-Self characters. Great starting point. The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman - The deep dive — packed with psychology, statistics, and the science behind why this works. Highly recommended if you want all the proof.   Your Homework: Amy's three-step action plan from this episode: TODAY: Do one thing your Best Health Self would do. Just one. Then name it: 'That's [your character].' THIS WEEK: Build your index card. Name your Best Self. Write 3–5 traits. Name your Anti-Self. Write their patterns. NEXT 30 DAYS: Read your card every morning and evening. Ask the question. Choose your character. 📋   Download the Health Character Worksheet    If you keep “starting over,” it’s not because you lack discipline—it’s because your identity hasn’t caught up to your goals. In this episode, Amy teaches a simple method to make healthy choices feel natural: create a “best self” health character (your alter ego), name your “anti-self” patterns without shame, and use a pocket-sized index card as your daily “software update.” You’ll learn how psychological distance reduces resistance, how to build hyper-specific traits and habits, and how to use the question “What would my character do?” to win decision moments—especially during travel, stress, and social situations. Why do some people grow through hard things while others get stuck—especially with health and weight loss? This episode breaks down an identity-based approach to lasting change using character creation (alter ego work). You’ll build a detailed “best health self” with specific traits, routines, and situational behaviors (nutrition, workouts, hydration, travel, stress + sleep), then name your “anti-self” patterns as recognition—not condemnation. Finally, you’ll create a 3x5 index card you review morning and night as a “daily software update,” so you can ask in real time: “What would my character do?” and make consistent choices without white-knuckling. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Are you eating in a caloric deficit… or do you just think you are? In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked (and most important) steps in any fat loss journey — testing the deficit — and why skipping this step is costing women in their 40s and 50s months of frustration.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: The concept of "testing the deficit" before assuming you need a reverse diet or metabolic rebuild. Most coaches automatically put clients through a reverse diet right away — but at Lean Bodies Consulting, nothing is assumed. The data tells the story. The Two Outcomes of a Deficit Test: Your body responds — great, you have proof, keep going. Your body doesn't respond — now you know you're dealing with metabolic adaptation and need a metabolic improvement phase before fat loss is even possible. How to Run the Test: Pick an official start date, follow your meal plan at no less than 95% compliance for two weeks, with no more than one off-plan meal per week. Treat it like a science experiment — change too many variables and the data means nothing. Evaluate at the two-week mark and repeat for two more weeks if needed. The Target Number: 11x your body weight in calories is the starting point. At that number, you should expect roughly a half pound to just over a pound of fat loss per week — steady and sustainable. The Personal Story: A candid look at my own experience coming to LBC eating around 1,400 calories at 140 lbs — maintaining at 10x body weight — and how I was coached to eat more before she could successfully diet. It felt counterintuitive, but it worked. Why Most Women Never Get Clean Data: Serial dieting, bouncing between plans, inconsistent tracking, and social media constantly pulling attention to the "next thing" means most women have never truly run a clean test on their own body. The result? Blaming a broken metabolism when the real issue is just a lack of consistent, structured data.   Key Takeaway: This test isn't forever. It's short, focused, and designed to give you clarity and direction — so you stop spinning your wheels and finally know exactly what your body needs. To download your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight, go here: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620   Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

After more than a year away from the mic, I’m finally back. Last September, shortly after returning from a trip to Turkey with my dad and stepmom, I received news that changed everything: my cancer had returned — and this time, it had spread to my brain.   Everything stopped. And then… I went into shame.   I’ve always promised to show up authentically here. But when I was barely figuring out how to breathe through the news myself, I didn’t know how to coach, inspire, or even speak into the mic. So I hit pause.   This episode is not a recap of the past 200+ episodes. It’s something deeper.   Over the past year — while I wasn’t recording — I was learning. Living. Stripping things down to what actually matters.   In this comeback episode, I’m sharing the five biggest lessons the past 12 months taught me across all six pillars of F It: Faith Family Food Fitness Forgiveness Formula   These aren’t lessons I researched. They’re lessons I lived.   1. Faith Isn’t About Certainty — It’s About Anchoring in the Storm When my cancer returned, certainty disappeared.   The timeline. The plan. The control. Gone.   And for a season, I didn’t use my faith as an anchor. I was angry. Confused. Upset. My world felt like it was falling apart — and by many accounts, it was.   What I had to relearn is this: Faith isn’t believing everything will turn out exactly how you want. Faith is having something steady to hold onto when nothing makes sense. Storms are guaranteed. Being swept away isn’t.   And I’m still working in this area. 2025 was a year of survive instead of thrive. But I’m already feeling an awakening — and it’s rooted in faith.   2. Family Is the Real Scoreboard When everything else slowed down — the podcast, the business, the content — one thing didn’t stop. Family. Erik. My kids. The people closest to me.   I used to measure progress by output: Episodes recorded Clients served Content created   But when your health pulls the rug out from under you, you realize something fast: The real scoreboard isn’t downloads or dollars. It’s whether the people who know you best actually feel your presence. If life pulled you out of the game tomorrow, would the people closest to you know they were your priority?   If that question makes you squirm a little, that’s not guilt. That’s clarity.   3. Food and Fitness Are Medicine This year cemented something I’ve taught for years: Food and fitness are not about shrinking yourself. They are medicine.   During treatment, a calorie deficit wasn’t even a thought. What my body needed was nourishment: Enough protein to repair Enough fuel to support my immune system Enough energy to keep moving forward   And muscle? Muscle is medicine. The strength I built before treatment became my reserve. It carried me when my body was fighting. It gave me resilience when so much felt out of my control.   If you’re constantly cycling through restriction, overtraining, or under-eating, you’re robbing yourself of the very medicine your body needs. Stop training to punish your body. Start fueling it to survive and thrive. One day, you’ll need that resilience.   4. Forgiveness Starts With Yourself The hardest forgiveness this year wasn’t toward anyone else. It was toward myself.   When I stepped away from the podcast, I felt guilt. Like I was letting people down. Like I wasn’t showing up.   The internal voice was brutal.   But I had to learn this: Forgiveness isn’t excusing everything. It’s choosing not to carry shame forward.   “Yes, this season looked different.” “Yes, I couldn’t do it all.” “And I am still worthy.”   If you’re carrying guilt for quitting a diet, missing workouts, or not being as consistent as you wanted… Put the brick down.   Forgiveness isn’t a free pass. It’s freedom.   And you cannot move forward while dragging shame behind you.   5. Formula Isn’t About Control — It’s About Flexibility If you’ve been around me, you know “Formula” is one of my six F’s.   But here’s what this year taught me: Formula isn’t rigid control. It’s flexible structure. Discipline and willpower will fail you in a storm.   But systems? They carry you. For me, that looked like: Daily Agreement Cards Journaling A simple training structure Core meals I could rotate   Not as shackles. As anchors.   If you have no system, stress forces you to make a thousand decisions in real time. If you have a formula, you adjust — but you don’t quit. Build systems that work on your best days and your worst days.   Perfection isn’t the goal. Stability is.   What’s Next This is a new season of F It. More real conversations. More depth. More integration of faith, family, food, fitness, forgiveness, and formula — not as theory, but as lived experience. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Discover how a simple five-minute nightly routine can transform your day with reduced stress and heightened efficiency. Host Amy Ledin shares personal insights and actionable strategies for implementing this practice, emphasizing the benefits of detailed planning for daily tasks and nutrition. She explains how mentally rehearsing your day can help with problem-solving and building confidence, using specific examples from her routine. Invest your five minutes each night in this practice to improve your daily life and productivity significantly.     Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Embark on a journey of understanding, solace, and resilience as we explore grief, faith, and the human spirit. Host Amy Ledin graciously welcomes Sarah Prebianca to the podcast. Together, they have unraveled Sarah's remarkable story—a testament to resilience in the face of unimaginable loss, her daughter Georgia taken by a rare disease. Through Sarah's candid sharing, discover profound insights and glimpses of hope amidst life's challenges. This episode is a heartfelt tribute to the enduring strength found in love, community, and unwavering faith, inspiring us all to conquer life's toughest obstacles. Key Takeaways:Sarah found peace and strength through unimaginable pain, relying on faith and supportive communities.Acknowledging grief's uniqueness, she navigates her journey with a blend of gratitude, the Book of Psalms, and a playlist for grieving moments.Sarah's story highlights the profound impact of divine connections, government support, and miracles amidst adversity.She channels her experience into a podcast, "Broken Records" fostering support and offering practical help to those facing similar trials.Sarah values thoughtful gestures that honor her daughter's memory, emphasizing the importance of being remembered and cherished by loved ones.“I think once you have experienced the comfort and the peace that doesn't make sense and seen miracles the way we have, I couldn't imagine turning my back on all of those things.” — Sarah Prebianca Follow Sarah Prebianca on Social Media:Sarah on IGSarah on Facebook If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, and Castbox. Follow Amy on Social Media:Amy on IGAmy on FacebookLean Bodies Consulting on FacebookCheck out the Amy Ledin WebsiteLean Bodies Consulting Website for coachingLook Like You TrainJoin Our Facebook Group For Females  Amy's Resources: Tune in to Broken Records on AppleTune in to Broken Records on SpotifySarah Prebianca’s BlogLink to Amy’s Weekly Meal PlanHow to Build Your First Fat-Loss DietBuild Your Health Character with me5 for 50 ChallengeAmy’s Follow-Through Challenge5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly FatMeals over Macros & Structured Flexibility  https:// Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Forget about the generic "What I Eat in a Day" posts flooding your social media feeds. Amy Ledin breaks away from the norm, revealing the intricacies of her weekly meal plans, complete with recipes, grocery lists, and strategic advice. Amy delves into the significance of meal timings, managing portions, and embracing mindful eating, giving you a peek into her daily routines. Amy provides practical tips and inspiration for creating nutritious and flavorful meals, from delicious protein pancakes to rewarding post-workout treats. Whether you aim to enhance your dietary habits or seek fresh meal prep concepts, this episode has something for everyone.   How to Build Your First Fat-Loss Diet Link to Amy’s Weekly Meal Plan (this will need to change links as we move to GHL)     Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

In this enlightening episode, Amy Ledin welcomes back Isaac Ho for a deep dive into understanding the intricate relationship between our emotions, physical health, and overall well-being. Isaac, with 20 years of experience as a trainer and therapist, shares his journey and insights into how our bodies respond to stress and the significance of tuning into these signals—such as stress responses and physical symptoms—for better health management. This conversation aims to shed light on the crucial steps needed to achieve a harmonious balance between mind and body, offering listeners a roadmap to healthier, more mindful living.   “A lot of times when it comes to healing, one of the things that you know, my dad has been an M.D. forever. He always says, the thing I learned after 50 years of medicine is the body is actually so smart, it will heal itself. But it requires the right environment. And so we have to make sure it's in the right environment or it's not going to heal itself. " —Isaac Ho   Key Takeaways: Recognizing how the body communicates through stress and physical symptoms. The importance of addressing stress for preventing and treating various health conditions. The concept of muscle testing as a tool for identifying issues with neurological signals. Practical advice for managing stress and leveraging the body's energy for healing.   Find Isaac Ho in their holistic programs at Beometry or his social media handles: Instagram | Facebook   Guest Bio: Isaac Ho, a trainer and therapist for almost 20 years, started a journey to repair his health after facing personal troubles despite regular medicine. He learned first-hand that pills had limits, sending him on a life mission for true wellness. Learning from experts worldwide, such as trainers and doctors in New Zealand, France and Croatia, he gained deep knowledge from real life to help many people escape pain and find health. He was on TV networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. Isaac's on a mission to help parents and business owners live with true health and set an example for future generations on how to love, prioritize, and take care of themselves.      Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Host Amy Ledin delves into the transformative power of emotional maturity with Dr. Nicole LePera, the Holistic Psychologist. This insightful episode explores the impact of childhood experiences, the significance of self-care in managing triggers, the effectiveness of future self-journaling for rewiring habits, and the profound benefits of community support in the healing journey. Join the conversation and unlock your potential for emotional growth.   Key Takeaways: Childhood experiences shape adult relationships and behaviors. Self-care regulates emotions and prevents triggers from escalating. Future self-journaling rewires habits and creates positive change. Community and support foster personal growth and healing.   “There is an epidemic and I will include myself in that group of adults and I do get kickback sometimes too whenever I use the word immature simply meaning earlier developmental age yes or not functioning at that level of maturity." — Dr. Nicole LePera   Find Dr. Nicole LePera free resources at The Holistic Psychologist Website or her social media handles: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | YouTube     Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Explore the journey of self-recovery with Amy Ledin in 'The Slow Identity Killer,' where she tackles the challenges of losing one's sense of self through life's unpredictability's. She reveals her personal struggle through a season of upheaval, including a significant loss—leading to a disruption of routine and confidence. Discover Amy's raw insights and her determined path to reclaim her direction and learn how to regain control over your life, set meaningful goals, and prioritize self-care to restore your identity and productivity.   Key Takeaways:Why maintaining identity amidst chaos requires conscious effort and adaptation.How the loss of routine can significantly impact self-esteem and productivity.Why reverting to old habits can lead to a gradual decline in personal growth.How to allocate time intentionally for managing priorities and reintroducing structure. “I kind of just took my own advice and I'm like, I gotta come home first and take care of me. This is not about business growth and getting more people on our email list. This is about me taking care of me first and foremost, because an elevated Amy is always an elevated person in my business.”  - Amy Ledin  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IGAmy on FacebookLean Bodies Consulting on FacebookCheck out the Amy Ledin WebsiteLean Bodies Consulting Website for coachingLook Like You TrainJoin Our Facebook Group For Females   Resources: Build Your Health Character with me5 for 50 ChallengeHow to Build Your First Fat-Loss DietAmy’s Follow-Through Challenge5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly FatMeals over Macros & Structured FlexibilityTime Blocking Technique Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Challenge conventional wisdom on fat loss with a fresh perspective that prioritizes mental and emotional health as the foundation for physical change. This episode Amy discusses with Jared the critical role of addressing underlying issues like binge eating, emotional eating, and self-sabotage before embarking on a weight loss journey. Learn about the holistic approach to fat loss that encompasses metabolic health, habit formation, and the deep work of aligning your inner world with your outer goals. Key Takeaways:Learn the power of identity work in overcoming health challenges and achieving goals.Insights into tackling emotional eating, self-sabotage, and building resilience.Key habits and thought patterns for long-term health and wellness. “Most people are putting the cart before the horse so to speak. So that's the biggest piece is we have to make sure foundationally you're in a good place. It's why my entire IP is all dieting from the inside out.”  - Jared Hamilton Jared's Links:InstagramYouTubeTikTokHamilton Trained WebsiteDieting from the Inside Out PodcastJared’s Book Recommendations:The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative BattlesAs a man Thinketh: The Original 1902 Edition (The Wisdom Of James Allen) If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IGAmy on FacebookLean Bodies Consulting on FacebookCheck out the Amy Ledin WebsiteLean Bodies Consulting Website for coachingLook Like You TrainJoin Our Facebook Group For Females  Resources: Build Your Health Character with me5 for 50 ChallengeHow to Build Your First Fat-Loss DietAmy’s Follow-Through Challenge5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly FatMeals over Macros & Structured Flexibility Transcript:Jared Hamilton  0:00  I started to feel really heavy about what I did for a living. I started to feel like do I want to coach? Like questioning this stuff. Because at the time, like I'd already built my business, I'd started to scale I'd hired employees like we're growing. And now I'm like, the thing I thought I wanted isn't what I want anymore. And so one of the things an early mentor of mine taught me is when you have lack of clarity, you need to go get quiet and be by yourself for a while, and be undistracted. So now it's a running thing I do. I have quarterly what I call Jared sabbaticals. To this day, I still do these where about once a quarter a couple times a year, I literally go get an Airbnb somewhere by myself for several days, just so I can give my brain time to breathe and process all the things. Amy Ledin  0:40  What are you doing to create your dream life or your best self? Why do we see some thrive through challenges while others struggle? Welcome to F* It!, a podcast where I talk about the main Fs in my life that have helped me in creating my best self: faith, family, forgiveness, food, fitness, and formula. Hi, my name is Amy Ledin and most would say that I've had my fair share of struggles, whether it was placing my baby for adoption at 18, facing my marriage-ending affair, or battling stage four cancer for almost seven years, it's safe to say that I've been through a lot. Join me as I take you through my story, my journeys, and share with you the tactical strategies every single week that will help you thrive and overcome anything you face. That's right, I'm going to show you how to create a future self that you'll be proud of. So buckle up, get ready for the ride as I take you through my story and bring other guests on that have helped me along the way.  Amy Ledin  1:32  So this episode today has been a long time coming to be honest, because I have known of this person for a long, long time, we have been in the same circles, he was in Arete Syndicate with us and I've always loved his content. And recently, we were at an event together in person and so we actually did this episode together via video, both on the same couch. And it was so much fun, emotional, and you know, enlightening. So I am so excited today to have Jared Hamilton on the podcast. You may know him from his podcast, which is called Dieting From The Inside Out, which as I'm sure you were all of you are regular listeners to the podcast, you know that you are nodding your head going yep, this is exactly what Amy talks about all the time. And just the power of mindset, the power of, you know, everything starts from within. So I'm so excited to have Jared on he has been in the industry for a long time. And you know, he's one of the quote-unquote, good guys, one of those people that really gets it and knows that things all start from the inside. So I'm so excited for you to listen to this one. And you will see in the show notes, links to everything about Jared, if you want to go follow him, you definitely will love his content and will really, really resonate with it. So here you go.   Amy Ledin  3:01  I'm so excited to have you on because my podcast, I don't have a lot of men that come on. And I don't have a lot of men that talk about sabotage or fat loss. And I feel like you're like, definitely that's your jam. And that's your area of expertise. But I want to dive in with you, Jared, about just your past because I think that boys don't maybe communicate it. Men don't communicate struggles and I think a lot of people in general just assume that men don't care as much and they don't you know, so like, it's more a vanity thing for females. Right? So I listened to your story and I'm like, we have a lot in common. Take me through like, how did you get to here, the short and condensed version. Talk about your childhood first, take me through that.   Jared Hamilton  3:48  So, fair warning, it's ever since I started going to therapy and working through stuff, now it takes nothing to make me emotional. But basically, so I grew up so I'll be 32 on Saturday. Saturday. Yeah, this week.   Amy Ledin  4:03  Oh wow. This Saturday? Oh, happy birthday. My daughter turns 21 on Monday.   Jared Hamilton  4:09  Okay. Yeah. So here's like, a couple of days. So I'm 32. Basically, growing up I was so, grew up in Indiana, but I grew up basically a complete, most people I tell them this and people go, I would never have guessed or they're like, it makes so much sense. I grew up as a homeschool kid. So I had never seen the inside of a public school other than like, if we went to like a basketball game or something. But I grew up as a homeschool kid in a small town and I'll put it this way. Trying to think about how to word this. We'll just say it wasn't necessarily the best because I, my mom listens to this, I don't want it to be offensive by any means, but it wasn't the greatest. My parents did it because they wanted the best like they wanted the best for us. They didn't want you know, like kids going to public school system and bad shit happens like they were just, they didn't want that to happen. Grew up in a more religious household, all the things and so that's how I started out growing up as a kid. So I had my struggles, education was always a hard thing for me I struggled with like learning anything at all. Like, I almost wonder to this day if I would be diagnosed with a learning disorder, something like that. So went through, went through all that. But then now it's time for college. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I was scared shitless because again, I've never done anything public. Like I've been homeschooled my whole life. Amy Ledin  5:32  It's crazy for me to think of now because you are so natural.   Jared Hamilton  5:37  It wasn't always natural, Amy. But no. Well, so what happened was, well, I left, one thing I forgot, I left out is, but the thing I think that truly saved the social communication side of things was when I was about 14, I got involved in martial arts, because again, I didn't play sports. I was the awkward homeschool kid that couldn't talk normal. Amy Ledin  5:55  And back then homeschool was like, you know, for the weirdos I'm just (inaudible).   Jared Hamilton  5:59  You're not wrong.   Amy Ledin  5:59  That's what people labeled it right?   Jared Hamilton  6:01  Yeah. Now it's like public schools have homeschool options now. Like, they call it remote now, but anyway, so but what I think helped me so much was the I got when I was like 14 involved in martial arts. Well, because then that's the only extracurricular I had. I literally just was at the school every day, I decided to take every art they offered. All of it. And then I would just do as much as I could like finish school and go to the school and train and do classes. Well then one thing led to another I was there for years ended up getting like black belts and all that stuff. But then my got my first coaching job. The guy that owned the place says, hey, we needed an assistant instructor to help teach warm-ups and private lessons and stuff. Are you interested? I go, sure. I'm here every day anyway, I might as well get paid for it. So started doing that. But then when I'm like a teenager, I'm doing private lessons with six-year-olds, 60-year-olds, teaching classes, all the things. So that was beginning stages of me coaching, those beginning stages me learning how to communicate and like as you talk to a six-year-old differently than a 60 year old and all the different things. And then that's where I found my fascination with physiology and like biomechanics and all that stuff. So that's when I went to college. And I'm like, well, I guess I'm gonna be a physical therapist had no idea I wanted to be, like, go that route. Actually, I didn't want to necessarily, I'm just my thought was, what can I do that makes okay money that I tolerate the most, which is not the way to approach being successful and happy. So that's what that's the route that I went. But I struggled like a motherfucker like I like it took me I was wondering like a normal college. It was like a community college, took me four years to get an associate's degree, dropped the class every single semester for the entire four years because I could not handle it mentally. I couldn't handle the load. The learning just wasn't happening. I didn't even really know algebra going into that. I lived in the tutoring center. Anything math related was just like not, you know, I count calories, as a joke, I count calories for a living. But it was a struggle like it was hard, like college was probably the worst. Those were some of the worst four years ever because it was so stressful, because I was just not prepared. It was so overwhelming, all the things. But I got through it, did all that all the stuff. That's why I found out about this cool thing called personal training. And one of the classes I took for my degree was like a CPT prep class essentially. Fell in love with it, I would, they had us doing like training each other at gyms and shit. And it was so much fun. But I've always been entrepreneurial. Like when I was 13, I was going door to door offering to shovel snow and driveways for like 20 bucks. So I've had this entrepreneurial bone, because I also grew up playing drums. And then I started teaching drum lessons. So I've always had like always wanting to do little side hustles and things like that. Yeah. So did that. But then I fell in love with this personal trainer thing. I'm like, oh, this is dope, I get my biomechanic fix, I get to see people before they go to the physical therapist, and this is actually fun. So that's dope, then I go. But then I thought well, I can say getting a normal job. Because at the time I was working for like Papa John's or like a GNC or just normal jobs. I'm like, well, this way I can at least schedule clients between classes, and then make better money. So that's cool. That was my logic. One thing led to another I was working for three different gyms, one of them was independent, and I built an entire personal training company. So but by the time I got there, then I quit all the corporate jobs. And then I was just pursuing my personal training business completely full-time. I was doing like 200 sessions a month soloing it 438 and 9P every day, just grinding my face off, which was great. I learned more than ever, because like I had every client, you couldn't, it was to the point where like, you could give me a client with every single issue you could think of and I'm like, cool. I've had seven of them or whatever. Amy Ledin  9:37  Because you have so much experience at that point.   Jared Hamilton  9:39  Yeah and I did that for years. And then one thing led to another I decided I didn't want to do personal training thing anymore because 438 or 9P was a grind. That's when I found this online thing. So I started creating content on Instagram. Amy Ledin  9:52  This is his gift by the way, please go follow him. Jared Hamilton  9:56  I started creating content on Instagram, had no idea what I was doing, I was like, side by side videos of like a squat, like don't do it this way, do it this way that kind of stuff, hired my first mentor out the gate to teach me how to transition my in-person business online. So one of the best things I ever did the biggest shortcut I ever took was, before I did anything stupid, I hired a mentor to show me how to do it. Amy Ledin  10:15  Very smart. And I will say to add, we met you at Arete so I already knew meeting you that I'm like, okay, this guy is interested in personal development, because anyone that is investing in themselves at that level is like, I'm serious about change. I'm serious about growth. And immediately I already am like, hey, these are my people. Jared Hamilton  10:32  Right. Right. Right. So there's that and then from there, it's just been growing the online coaching business and then from since then, I've scaled my company and hired a bunch of people and (inaudible).   Amy Ledin  10:44  You've exploded, you're huge on TikTok, I will say like, TikTok, definitely, that's where I even see you all the time in my explorer, because I don't even purposely follow people. I like to just go to like the one where you just scroll and see what comes out. And then it's like, I like to see who comes up with my algorithm and you come up for me, so.   Jared Hamilton  11:00  The joke is, on TikTok, if you follow him, you'll never see him again.   Amy Ledin  11:03  Exactly. That's why I don't, I think I follow two people on there. It's like recipes. And I never see their stuff now. Jared Hamilton  11:09  You follow me it never shows you again.   Amy Ledin  11:11  So I definitely think, you and sabotage those two words go together in terms of like your coaching. Where did this, was it a personal struggle for you that made you get so interested in it or was it a like you started to see clients struggle with it? What made you dive so far into this because you are all about the inner work and all about coming from the inside out. Jared Hamilton  11:34  So for me with this kind of stuff, so I struggled with my own stuff. Growing up, I was a fat kid. I always struggled with all the things that I teach I struggled with. So like all my friends were shredded and had six packs and I was like chunky, Jared, like we talked about on my podcast, like your nickname growing up was Piglet mine is Eeyore.   Amy Ledin  11:51  Oh my gosh.   Jared Hamilton  11:52  Because I was a chunky sad kid is what it was so. So that was one of my nicknames growing up. So because I've also always been a very more emotional person as a whole. So like, like right now like, oh, yeah, beard and tattoos and shit in this like, no, I will try like that. So and then well and that's why it's weird that now like, going full circle, the inner game was like, not my shit. Like, I've always been fascinated by high performers but that was to the extent of it not that long ago, I thought therapy was only for suicidal people and psychopaths. Then where it changed for me was when I started diving into wait, let me take a step back. So I had all that struggles that's why I can resonate with our clients so much. Where I got into the realm of psychology and behavior change and all that stuff, in the deeper levels of stuff is I saw it with our clients first. So what happened was, before that, I really dove into personal development. That's when I like joined things like Arete, and have a mini library at home, all the books, all the things. Amy Ledin  12:52  And you've invested, like, let's just keep this in mind. If you're listening to him, and you're like, oh, because you're gonna go follow him and you're gonna see how successful he is. You've also invested a lot into yourself.   Jared Hamilton  13:00  Yeah, I'm like, on paper, like, I mean, I added it up like, someone asked me the other day, and I mean, I've invested over six figures in like, personal development coaching over the years and things like that. Well, so I started studying people like psychologists and neuroscientists like Dispenza and Kyle Cease and Dr. Lapera, and all the things in so that opened up a lot for me. So then things really changes when I went to therapy because I thought I was great. Everything is like upstairs, things were fantastic. But I noticed I saw like, well, I'm doing this thing where I want to become astronomically successful. I have crazy goals, all the things, but then I thought to myself, well, I should probably check to make sure I'm handling my stress well, I said because like we see with clients, they think they're losing weight the right way, but starving for three days in the keto diet is not the best thing, but it's all they know. So I thought to myself, I go you know, I want to just do a mental checkup. I feel fine, but I don't want to wait till the sky is falling in case there is something there. At the time my wife was already in therapy had been in therapy for a while, which means the therapist knows all about me because that's how it works. So I said I'll just have a session with her, her name is Pamela, I said I'm also going to have a session with Pamela just to check in on things upstairs. First session, I bawled my fucking eyes out. I'm telling you, she said tell me about your childhood and I started like telling her the exact same story that I've told a million times and I felt this thing coming and coming and I'm like fuck damn it. I didn't think this was gonna happen. And I talked about some of the stuff I struggled with as a kid and then she's like well what were your names and labels and we talked about the way the intricacies of the Eeyore thing or we talked about this and then all of a sudden there is some fucking there so and then I've done therapy since.   Amy Ledin  14:46  Wow, so you live it I mean you really do came from a personal like you've seen these things that you teach successful in yourself, right?   Jared Hamilton  14:56  Yeah. So after I had that blow up and go like my headspace entirely changed, my view of therapy changed. Because as soon as I started therapy, I wanted to also like, it's still a stigma that men are weak little bitches for it. So then I started talking publicly about it. Like, you know, I had a therapy session for the first time and bawled my eyes out, and I would talk about it. What's funny is the amount of men that have come in my DMs and like, hey.   Jared Hamilton  14:56  I bet that's why I think that this episode, because I don't think men talk about it enough and they are hurting just as much. Jared Hamilton  15:11  Yeah, 100%, 100%. Like, let's put it this way, the majority of my following like, Instagram analytics is like 75-80% women, 95% of our clientele are women. But I have never had more men reach out because of this, so. So then I just went full bore therapy, consistently, inner work, all the things. But then where it got tied to coaching is where things really shifted because after because, you know, then self-awareness grows and like emotional regulation changes. And then what happened was, I started feeling really heavy about what I did for a living, I started to feel like, do I want to coach like, like questioning this stuff? Because at the time, like, I'd already built my business, I had started to scale, I hired employees, like we're growing. And now I'm like, the thing I thought I wanted isn't what I wanted anymore. And so one of the things an early mentor of mine taught me is when you have lack of clarity, you need to go get quiet and be by yourself for a while, and be undistracted. So now it's a running thing I do I have quarterly what I call Jared sabbaticals. To this day, I still do these where, about once a quarter a couple times a year, I literally go get an Airbnb somewhere by myself for several days and just so I can get my brain time to breathe and process and all the things. So the one I went on, though, so in Indiana, it's not hard to find a farm in the middle of nowhere. I got an Airbnb on a farm in the middle of nowhere with a little miniature horse. And so I went and had like three or four days by myself. And I'm like, I'm talking about like, barely cellphone reception. I like sitting by a fire for three hours. Like that kind of stuff. Can't hear the road, can't hear cars, just by myself because I was at the standstill. I'm like, fuck, why don't I want this anymore? Why is this feeling heavy, because at the time, I was just teaching what I would call sustainable fat loss. It was just like, how you can lose weight, working on a couple times a week, eating a doughnut and still losing weight, right, that kind of stuff. But then I noticed a pattern. This is the clarity that I started to get. I noticed a pattern that I didn't market it but we had to do a lot of groundwork with our clients with this deeper stuff before we could send them to fat loss. So let's say Mrs. Jones would come in, she's like, I'm ready to lose weight. We started losing weight and I'm like oh fuck, she binge eats. Okay, I gotta stop the binge eating, then she can get her gonna lose weight, would do it, send her on her way. She's great. Then the next client would come in and they'd be doing great. We go right into fat loss stuff and like, oh, they're sabotaging because their identity is fucked. Okay, I gotta fix this identity, got to change a steak. I do all this stuff, then do all that and then send them on its way and then he's successful. But then I'm like, oh, this is everybody. And I wasn't but I wasn't (inaudible) I wasn't talking about it. I was just doing it like in like coaching because I like oh, I can't do the thing I know I need to do, it's like move into a house and then you find out the foundation's fuck, it's like, okay, I gotta fix this, then I can finally do the other stuff.   Jared Hamilton  15:47  Totally. You are the analogy case, like the foundation one, I'm always like, that is so good.   Jared Hamilton  18:13  So that's how I viewed it from my logical brain. So then I got to thinking to myself, man, I need, I wish-wish there was a world where you did both these things. Like I wish I could build a program that I did both of this stuff like the inner world stuff, the inner game and the outer game stuff. And I go but no one's done it. No one's done it. So I'm like, no competition is dope. What actually to be honest, gives me a lot of hope as we were talking off camera about Kyle Cease, he's got he's a friend now. As a mentor, he's changed a lot for me. Well, Kyle gave me unconscious permission for this because Kyle do the same thing in comedy. He built the most amazing stand up comedy career, and then found out it's not what he wanted. He wanted to get in transformation. He's like, I should just feel like I could do both of these. Wait. And now he does like, both, like transformational communications (inaudible).   Amy Ledin  19:03  Gave himself permission. Jared Hamilton  19:04  Yeah. And I go, Oh, maybe I could build this. So then I flipped on my entrepreneurial brain and then I redid everything. Now, mind you, as soon as I go okay, this is what I want to do. This is where I feel aligned with emotionally, vibrationally all the things. All the sabotage, all of the imposter syndrome came in. It's like, who do you think you are? You're not a psychologist, you stay in your own fucking lane then other people saying the same thing. And I was like, but I just I feel like I'm supposed to be here with this very specific lane. So I said fuck it and I ran through it, redid all my contents about this stuff. I rebranded the podcast to Dieting From The Inside Out. I redid our entire coaching program and I marketed it like, yo, this is how we process things we're going to do like we're going to diet you from the inside out. First, fix all these things. Then we're going to go into like actual like the fat loss and the transformation and all the stuff. And so I went full bore with all of it and haven't looked back since.   Amy Ledin  20:00  I love it. And I think I want to dive in a couple things there. I think what I love about that, too is you already know that in the person that's coming to you, the fact that they're willing to pause the fat loss for a season just tells you they already have the right mindset, even if it's been forced upon them, because you're like, hey, I'm not letting you diet yet. Because, you know, they want their plan. They're like, chomping at the bit, because they think that's the answer when the reality is like, this is the work that everyone needs to be doing. So talk me through, give me one tactical thing because obviously, people should come take your course and do it. But what's one tactical thing you make every new client do?   Jared Hamilton  20:36  So in the world of the inner game, there's a lot, right? Like, it's like, I use the and think of the inner game as like the term vehicle. Well, there's a lot of categories underneath vehicles, cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, all the things, the inner game is no different. One of the first things we do is identity work, usually one of the first because everything sabotages to your identity, your identity is what governs your unconscious actions, which is 90% of most people. And then everything else sabotages to it. Like we can talk about sabotaging mechanisms, like when you're emotionally triggered, or whatever the case is, but most people just align themselves and their actions with who they think they are. So one of the first things we do is we do identity work. And from a tactical standpoint, when people like okay, well, fuck I've never, I don't I've never even heard identity, until just now so what do I do to, what do I do to fix it? So one of the first things that we do is there's a thing I call the coma letter, it's a concept that I came up with, where, because most people when they need to do the identity work, they've never even heard of anything remotely close, and they're not personal development junkies like you and I are so. So I play out a scenario, I go, okay, I want you to picture this. I said, you're going into brain surgery, something happened, you're going into brain surgery, and the surgeon comes in and says, all right, look Amy, I gotta go do some cool shit upstairs. But there's like a 50/50 shot that I might hit the reset switch. There's like a I have to take this, you know, this tumor out, whatever. But you there's on paper a 50/50 chance, I will hit the reset switch and you will have no recollection of who you are. When you wake up you won't know who mom is, you won't know who dad is, you will you'll be a complete blank slate. So write yourself a letter telling yourself who you actually are. So I'll give you half hour, he disappears. That's a fucking big reality check. But my question is, what would you write because I can guarantee you you're not going to write how much of a binger you are, you're not gonna write how, how lack of confidence you are, you're not going to talk about how you've always been a dieter and you struggled your whole life, you're probably going to write the most superhero story you've ever written. If it was me, I would lie through my fucking teeth.   Amy Ledin  22:37  Yeah, I'm so great at this. This is what I'm doing.   Jared Hamilton  22:39  I would be like, I'm a billionaire. I just went through a tax bankruptcy. So but I have all my assets still, like I would literally write like, the most superhero-like scenario ever. But that's who you are. That's like this reality that you are right now is just just, it's a past, it's an artifact. So that's who you actually are. But then the identity work is aligning your actions and values with that until you have a stack of irrefutable proof you are who you say you are. Amy Ledin  23:07  I love that. So how because you know, you are someone yesterday and your stories, it was about staying ready. And you obviously have done a lot of identity work on yourself. Teach a little bit about the stay ready. Like why that's so important. Because, I mean, you're a connector. I know you know so many people and I really believe that a lot of people rise to the top because of that they're truly trying to like, add value and but like you said, you came from the homeschool child that was like, couldn't talk. No one would know that. I mean, like, I'm shocked listening to that because you're such a talker, you are like always on like, I know, if I go to your stories, I'm gonna see you in the video there's not like still shots, you're like talking. What did you do to become this person? What is some of the identity shifts? Like do you write? Did you write a letter to yourself? Do you look at that often?   Jared Hamilton  23:59  Yeah, I mean, I've done a lot like all the inner game stuff, but like I teach, to be honest, I haven't looked at it in a minute. To be honest, it would probably be good to I think everyone needs different phases of these letters. Because I think a lot of times too many people, I think it depends on what it is. I think there are some things that I need to go back and have reflective time. But I think it's like, no, we need the next version of that. You know what I mean? Where it's like what's, if we think of like Netflix, like, what's the next season? Like you're looking to the next thing? Well, what's the next version of you? What's the next version of you? You know, like, when I thought I was 23 I thought I was hot shit. Like, I thought I was like, I was getting into business. It's like when I first started making a little bit of money. I was like, fuck, let's roll like I'm killing it. But then now if I had that reality of like a panic attack, or I'm like, I sound like I'll see the Facebook time hops of like content I made three years ago and it's terrible. Like, it's terrible.   Amy Ledin  24:50  Like, what did I do? (inaudible)   Jared Hamilton  24:51  Well, it's no different in leveling up yourself. So I'm gonna see I think right now I'm like, the best things have been, from a communication standpoint, from a these different levels of me, I know, I'm gonna look back in three years, I'm like, what at a fucking (inaudible), you know what I'm saying? So I think it's important to go back and do these, these exercises of like your identity, reinventing yourself, what? Excuse me? What are your values and things like that? I think it's important to do that frequently, or at least on an ongoing basis. So I think that's a big piece of it. Amy Ledin  25:20  So when you say stay ready, what does that look like for you? Because, you know, you're someone that I mean, I would say in our because we're in a business coaching, you know, group together, you're definitely one of the top dogs. And you are constantly I mean, you put out so much content, you are always doing things. How do you find like, the chutzpah or whatever people say, right inside you to do this? Because obviously, it's not like people go, oh, I'm just gifted with it. It's not, but I want you to Jared Hamilton  25:49  Yeah, so there's two sides with like, how do I have the oomph to keep doing it? It's, I'm not where I want to be. At the end of the day, I'm not where I want to be I know,   Amy Ledin  25:58  And you have clarity on (inaudible) Jared Hamilton  25:58  I have clarity on that. But then I also have more clarity on what I have, what's gonna happen if I don't get it. One thing we teach our clients is like, we need our help list. Like, what if you don't do this, what's gonna happen? What's on paper get, it's like, when my favorite analogies to use for it is going into Christmas time. It's like the story of Scrooge, he didn't change his actions until like, I think it was Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come and says, look, motherfucker, this is what's going to happen if you don't change. So I think about that. Amy Ledin  26:23  I like that, you know, that's so important to what's going to happen if I don't do this.   Jared Hamilton  26:27  Truthfully, because I think when people are struggling or they are in their low season of their life, I think like the happy positive, what's your why, isn't strong enough. Amy Ledin  26:35  No, it isn't. And that's, I mean, even Tony Robbins talks about that, like you make decisions based on pain or pleasure. And so it's why sometimes the pain is going to pull me faster than the pleasure because let's face it, I want a six-pack. But I mean, not that much. You know what I mean? Like, we can sit in that pleasure, but the pain is of going in my closet and nothing fitting for my next you know, I mean, that would propel me more. Jared Hamilton  26:57  Totally, totally. So I think for me, it's like, it's just a discipline thing. It's part of just who I am, it's from an identity standpoint is I am consistent, I do the same things I said I'm going to do, also my expectations are on point is I know, I'm going to have to make more content than what I think that I need to make, I'm going to not want to show up all the things. So it's like with a weight loss client, they're going to not be motivated. They're going it's going to take longer than what they want. So I have that expectation. So I just it's part of what I do. But then the stay ready stuff is I know this was talking about my story yesterday that I just know these unicorn moments and these opportunities. They're called unicorn moments because they don't come around that often. But if you jump on them, you are literally shortcutting all these different areas in your life and I've been fortunate enough in the past. I had like three yesterday to be honest, I like I talked about three mini ones yesterday, but then like over the last year, I've had so many opportunities jump at me because A, I'm in alignment with them and then I, part of me believes I deserve them because of the effort I put in because I do the things most people won't do. So I feel like I deserve things that most people don't don't get. But then the other side is I don't know when they're going to come around. So I'm going to do my due diligence of working hard, being consistent, doing all the things knowing what I want in than just waiting for them. Not waiting, like sitting here twiddling my thumbs but I Jared Hamilton  26:57  Right, you're still doing action while you're knowing (inaudible). Jared Hamilton  27:14  Right. It's like a weight loss client like, no the weight's gonna drop. No, the clothes are gonna fit but it's up to them to be consistent. We just don't know when that day is gonna come. Right? So that's how I view it. But a mentor of mine early on said made that statement he said just stay ready. So you don't have to get ready because getting ready. It's often too late. So that so it's almost like in a weird way every day. I'm like, all right, is today the day? Okay, no, that's fine.   Amy Ledin  28:43  I love that. And you know, on on my podcast, we talk a lot about you got to put it out there because if you're not open to it, it's like you saying you got to have clarity. It mean if you're just saying you want to get in shape, it's just not clear enough for your brain, right? It's the same with like coming to this I went into it going okay, what am I expecting out of this? Okay, I'm going to meet two people that are going to change my business. I'm going to walk away with three things like really specific so that my brain looks for it. It's like hey, where are the two people I'm waiting? Where are they here at this event? So I think you do a lot of that I kind of take notes because you seem to be the connector. Jared Hamilton  29:20  Well, and the thing is to I think the other piece is I just know you're one conversation, one moment, one piece of content away from your life, never been the same like this, like last week, I had because of one video that I made or one podcast episode I made. I think like maybe eight months ago, someone reshared it in someone else's Facebook group. That person has happened to be the operations manager for one of the biggest calorie tracking apps and she wants me to write a course for them and send their two to three million monthly subscribers to me.   Amy Ledin  29:52  That's insane.   Jared Hamilton  29:53  Right? So like, which is dope but what if I didn't make that piece of content? What if the way I wasn't present on that piece of content about I think it was on binge eating didn't resonate well, it wouldn't have gotten shared on the exact time she saw it. So then when I saw the email come through, I scheduled a call with her ASAP. Or that's just one example or whatever it may be like. Amy Ledin  30:15  And you believe that you, I think people don't believe in nothing themselves, like I am worthy of good things happening to me. And I am expecting like when you said earlier, like I expect it. And that is a huge, you know, opening yourself up to all of these opportunities. Jared Hamilton  30:30  Well, and then I also realized, I'm not going to get the 10 out of 10 on the first shot, like for example, let's say one of my big goals is I want to close a stadium out. One of my big speaking goals is I want to close out a stadium like   Amy Ledin  30:43  That's what I was gonna say, what's your big, crazy, hairy goal?   Jared Hamilton  30:45  Kevin Hart level stadium close out, I saw one of Kevin Hart's, one of his specials, like on Hulu or Netflix or whatever, he literally closed down a 360 stadium. And it was like every seat was full. I want to do that I want to close the stadium out. But I know I'm not just gonna have an opportunity to close it close the stadium out from right where I'm at now, but there but like one of the things that happened yesterday, I got invited to the event that we're out, I got invited to speak on a business panel on it on Friday. So I said, absolutely. I have no idea what to talk about. I have no idea what the thing is about. But is it in the direction of the thing that I want? 1000% Because right now, I'm telling you, I'm probably not ready to close out a stadium yet. I would look like a babbling idiot. But I bet like in front of 500 people, I will probably be okay. Jared Hamilton  31:06  Right. It was until you did coaching con, right? Last year. So that was probably like, you're just slowly building your (inaudible) gonna be at the stadium.   Jared Hamilton  31:42  Yeah. Well, and that's the thing is, I think, to me, people like, yeah, you want to be clear on what you want. But also like, it's going to take several dots being connected.   Amy Ledin  31:50  It's like with fat loss, okay, I want to lose 90 pounds. Well, you're not going to be there for a while. But you got to lose the five to lose the 10 to lose the 15. So I got to speak to five people before I speak to 10. Before then I'm in front of an audience, you know, so wow, I like that. What is, in your business and now with all the people that you've worked with, what do you think is the biggest mistake that females make, like in you know, assuming what they need done versus what you think is the number one thing that they need help with? Jared Hamilton  32:21  I think most people aren't ready for weight loss yet. I think there's way too many foundational pieces that aren't there. I think so many people, because of expectations, because of diet culture, because of impatience, I think people are just too willing to jump right into fat loss. But it's kind of like that house thing. You just bought a house and you're ready to make room additions. But every day the wall's cracking because the foundation's fucked, that has to be fixed first. I think most people, it's why the way that we coach people, it's why stage one for us, we call it Dieting From The Inside Out is because most people need some metabolic work. They've been eating 900 in total calories a day, like that's not a foundation to lose fat from. So we, from the inner side and the outer side, we need to make sure metabolically you're in a good place. And from a habitual side, you're in a good place. Because like at the end of the day, like if you can't be consistent for more than 14 days, like it doesn't matter what you do for those 14 days. But then the inner game piece as well, because one of the questions we ask almost everyone, when especially if someone's not bought in on the dining from the inside out stuff, they're like, Okay, I get it, but like, why can't I go into fat loss yet? My favorite question that solves it every time it's like, oh, cool. If I could snap my fingers and the 50 pounds disappears, is it staying off? It's a yes or no question. And most people go, ah, probably not. I go okay, well, why? They go well, I'd still be binge eating on the weekends. But I'd still be emotionally eating in the pantry every bad day. Well, then I know I'd subconsciously sabotage it because every time I lose 10 pounds, and I jump on the scale, I binge eat and I fall off and whatever. My relationship with food will still be horrible. My metabolism would still be fucked. I'd have no idea how to keep the weight off and they just go down the list. I go okay, so if you just admitted magic genie powers does not get your problem solved why are we white knuckling through weight loss? It's illogical at this point. So then I rephrase I go well, what if we flip that question? What if I said if I snap my fingers and binge eating is gone, food relationship healed, your inner game is on point, you're metabolically great, your habits are great, you're consistent. You're disciplined. Do you think weight loss would be that big of a deal? And they go I feel like it would just happen. I go it would exactly just happen.   Amy Ledin  34:21  Yeah it'd be background for you, essentially, right?   Jared Hamilton  34:24  It's most people are putting the cart before the horse so to speak. So that's that's the biggest piece is we have to make sure foundationally you're in a good place. It's why like my entire IP is all dieting from the inside out. Amy Ledin  34:34  Totally. So one, where can people find you and two, what is in the future for you right now? Like what are you working on? Jared Hamilton  34:43  Yeah, so I hang out most days on Instagram, TikTok @RealJaredHamilton. My podcast is Dieting From The Inside Out, available everywhere. As far as what I'm excited on right now is one, just keep scaling the business and just keep growing and fine-tuning and helping. Really enjoying getting into speaking like I want to do more at the podcast, doing a lot with it. And just a lot bigger speaking things in the future, I just got invited to speak for an event in 2025, another coaching event in Vegas, which is pretty cool. And then it's getting close to the stadium. Amy Ledin  35:16  I love when you have stuff like this recorded too, because you're gonna look back on this and be like I because I remember Tom Bilyeu, actually, he had, on one of his podcasts, that he was going to be bigger than Disney. And he says it all the time, right? And I'm like, I love when people are willing to put their scary dreams because here's the thing, someone could be listening right now that listens to you that has some connection with someone they know that they're suddenly going to go, okay, because you put that out there. I have a stadium that I want you to, you know what I mean, I know an event that you could be perfect for. And that is the only, and if people don't share those things, it never comes out. What is a book, two books actually, that you think everyone should read? Jared Hamilton  35:54  War of Art by Steven Pressfield. It's, I've been talking about it a lot lately. The whole concept is that resistance is required.   Amy Ledin  36:01  Good. I gotta read it. Because that's one on my list.   Jared Hamilton  36:03  It is one of my favorites. It's so good. The whole book is on the resistance. When you, whenever you do anything new and noteworthy or pursuing something greater than yourself, whatever it is, is, the resistance isn't just going to happen but it is required to get where you want to go. There's just no way around it. And then one of my favorite books at all times. I always have a copy in my bag to give to people who when I feel like it really would resonate is As a Man Thinketh by James Allen.   Amy Ledin  36:29  Oh, that's two choices I was surprised. So these are yeah, I thought you would do Joe Dispenza. I wondered (inaudible) I'm sure it's on your list. Now these are two books I've not read. These would be ones I want to   Jared Hamilton  36:40  I'm in the middle of Joe's book Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself. Fantastic. Like humor. It's probably one of my top five. But those were the first two that just were my first come out was The War of Art. Not the Art of War. That's a different book. But War of Art by Steven Pressfield. And As a Man Thinketh by James Allen.   Amy Ledin  36:58  Awesome. Okay, well, I have really enjoyed this today (inaudible) I think we need to do another one at some point where we can dive into something else. Thank you for coming on. I appreciate it. Jared Hamilton  37:08  Of course. Thank you for having me. Amy Ledin  37:09  Okay, I'm on a mission. As you know, if you've been following along, I have a goal to be at top 100 podcasts. And it's less about that top 100 and more about I want to make an impact. I want more people to hear F* It! and learn from all of the mistakes that I've made, along with me bringing on really special guests for you. So my ask here is this. I want you to screenshot this episode today and share it on your social media, share it with a friend, you know, tag me in it. Go give me a review, of course, if you're really feeling it, and rate me. You know, this is the only way things are gonna get seen here. And in a big world of tons and tons of podcasts, I'm hoping that you're going to choose mine and help me on my mission.  Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Learn how to navigate the challenges of staying healthy while traveling. Amy and Sara, both fitness coaches, discuss the nuances of traveling without compromising on their health goals. They cover practical advice on planning, restraint, and making informed choices. This episode is packed with real-world strategies for anyone looking to maintain their fitness and dietary goals on the go, demonstrating that with the right approach, it's possible to enjoy travel without derailing your health objectives. Key Takeaways:Why packing your own high-protein snacks can help you avoid unhealthy temptations.How to make informed food choices that help maintain dietary goals while traveling.Planning your restaurant meals to prioritize protein and reduce calorie intake. Why find ways to stay active during travel to improve overall health and fitness goals. “Planning that beforehand. Like I'm thinking, Okay, I'm going to be on this flight at this time that's going to be over dinner time. I need dinner while I'm traveling. I don't want to have airport food and I don't want to order food off the plane. So I got to make sure I have my dinner with me. And then depending on how many days I'm away for, I think about, how much do I have enough protein muffins for two breakfasts, three breakfasts, you know, moving forward.”  - Sara Frenza  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. Connect with Sara Frenza on her website, Sara Frenza Fitness and Nutrition, or her social media handles: Instagram | Facebook Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IGAmy on FacebookLean Bodies Consulting on FacebookCheck out the Amy Ledin WebsiteLean Bodies Consulting Website for coachingLook Like You TrainJoin Our Facebook Group For Females  Resources: Build Your Health Character with me5 for 50 ChallengeHow to Build Your First Fat-Loss DietAmy’s Follow-Through Challenge5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly FatMeals over Macros & Structured FlexibilityBreast Explant Regret Group Transcript: Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.