Be Your Best Self Health Chats

Welcome to "Be Your Best Self Help Chats," where we engage in weekly, conversations about taking control of your health. This week's discussion revolves around a question I encounter almost daily: "I need new healthy recipes." But here's the twist—instead of handing you a cookbook or recipe guide, I'm going to reveal three easy ways for you to discover recipes that align with your unique definition of healthy. First things first, healthy means different things to different people. For me, it's gluten-free due to celiac disease in my family. However, your version of healthy might involve embracing gluten, and that's perfectly okay. Your family's needs and preferences should guide your definition of healthy. Listen to this week's episode for three easy ways to add new recipes to your meal plan. Download Our Free Meal Planning Template Stop the "What's For Dinner?" debate. Download your free meal planning template to save sanity, time, and money. Organize your week Know what meals everyone will eat Save time, money, and sanity. This free meal planning pdf will walk you step-by-step through planning a week of meals in 15 minutes or less.

In this episode, we're diving into a topic that's sure to spark some interest - detoxes. It's a subject that often stirs mixed emotions, and we're here to help you navigate the complexities surrounding it. We'll be discussing why you might want to reconsider the idea of detoxing, especially those online detoxes you can purchase without a doctor's prescription or recommendation. I dive into a marketing ploy that made me mad this Summer with a wellness company she discovered on Instagram. It all started with my love for matcha and a craving for a new kind to try... This story does NOT turn out like you would expect it to. While detoxes recommended by medical professionals have their time and place, these off-the-shelf solutions, often marketed aggressively before and after holidays, might not be as beneficial as they seem. At Be Your Best Self Coaching, we firmly believes that one-size-fits-all detoxes can leave you feeling worse, not better, despite the alluring marketing promises. With the holiday season around the corner, the pressure to detox after indulgent celebrations can be overwhelming. However, our host is here to tell you that you don't need to go down that path. Holidays are meant to be enjoyed, and food is an integral part of these celebrations. Rather than depriving yourself, focus on finding a balance that works for you. This week we share some tips to help you maintain your health and wellness goals while still enjoying holiday gatherings. Remember, one day or one event doesn't define your overall health. The Best Self Method encourages you to understand your body's needs and support it accordingly. So, let's make this holiday season about creating wonderful memories with loved ones, rather than stressing over detox plans. If you're looking for practical advice to navigate the holiday season without the unnecessary pressure of detoxing, you've come to the right place. Tune in to learn how to enjoy the festivities while staying on track with your health and wellness goals. The Best Self Method: The three steps you need to reach and maintain a healthy lifestyle without the diets, juice cleanses and fancy shakes. This 10-minute mini-course will teach you: What the Best Self Method is and how to use it in your every day life. How to define healthy for yourself. What to do when things don't go your way. How to apply The Best Self Method to each step of your journey. ⁠⁠Access it HERE for free.⁠⁠ About Me I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Welcome to "Be Your Best Self Help Chats," a weekly podcast that delves into the world of health and well-being through candid conversations hosted by Kristin Longacre, a health and nutrition coach. In a world dominated by quick-fix solutions, this podcast focuses on the importance of building lasting, healthy habits. Kristin discusses the reality of health journeys, debunking the notion of instant results and instead emphasizing the power of consistent, gradual changes. In this episode, Kristin introduces five transformative habits that can be implemented right away to pave the way for a sustainable healthy lifestyle. First, she underscores the significance of staying hydrated and offers practical tips to help you drink more water daily. Next, she addresses the common issue of inadequate vegetable consumption, providing simple strategies to incorporate more veggies into your meals. The episode also emphasizes the importance of daily movement, highlighting how dedicating just 30 minutes to physical activity can yield remarkable benefits. Building a bedtime routine, a crucial aspect of overall health is the fourth habit discussed. Kristin shares practical advice to create a consistent nighttime routine that promotes quality sleep. Lastly, she advocates for tuning in to your body's signals and urges listeners to download the "Best Self Method," a resource designed to foster a deeper connection with their bodies. Tune in to discover how these five habits can lead to transformative, lasting changes in your health and lifestyle. Don't forget to rate, review, and share to help others embark on their journey to becoming their best selves. The Best Self Method: The three steps you need to reach and maintain a healthy lifestyle without the diets, juice cleanses and fancy shakes. This 10-minute mini-course will teach you: What the Best Self Method is and how to use it in your every day life. How to define healthy for yourself. What to do when things don't go your way. How to apply The Best Self Method to each step of your journey. ⁠Access it HERE for free.⁠ About Me I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Losing weight can feel like riding a roller coaster, and hitting that weight loss plateau can feel like the biggest hill to climb. The journey is filled with crazy ups, challenging downs, unexpected twists, and many turns. Just as a roller coaster offers a mix of excitement and uncertainty, so does the process of dropping those extra pounds. As a nutrition coach working closely with clients on their weight loss goals, I often find that the path to success resembles a roller coaster ride more than a straightforward, linear journey. Picture this: the exhilarating rush of the first drop, the anticipation of the uphill climb, the adrenaline of the curves and loops—these are all experiences that mirror the weight loss journey. It’s essential to understand that weight loss isn’t a fixed path. It’s more like a roller coaster ride with its hills and drops. Join us now on this episode of Be Your Best Self Health Chats, to talk about the dreaded weight loss plateau and now to get past it. The Best Self Method: The three steps you need to reach and maintain a healthy lifestyle without the diets, juice cleanses and fancy shakes. This 10-minute mini-course will teach you: What the Best Self Method is and how to use it in your every day life. How to define healthy for yourself. What to do when things don't go your way. How to apply The Best Self Method to each step of your journey. Access it HERE for free. About Me I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

By definition, habit means "a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up." There are many theories out there that habits take 21 days to solidify, however, according to research on average, habits take 66 days to build. Some take as few as 18 days and some may take 200+ days.  Why is that?  Training yourself to build new habits isn’t always as simple as “I’m just going to do this every single day”. It would be nice if it was that easy, wouldn’t it?  There are many different ways to add that habit into your day-to-day routine depending on what that habit is.  For those habits that are not as easy to rotate in (for example: building new eating habits) I encourage my clients to use my Best Self Method.  Research Adjust Heal Today I’m going to take you through each step of the method as it can apply to building new eating habits, specifically, we’re going to work through the best self method to build the habit of adding a vegetable to each meal and the steps that come with it. Are You Ready For A Meal Plan Without The Stress? The answer to your family's dinnertime questions is The Busy Mom’s Guide to Meal Planning. This 26-page guide will take you step-by-step in: defining healthy for your family finding new recipes (in places you might not expect) planning meals around your week (not your week around meals) and having a plan at the grocery store so you don’t end up with more than you need. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Busy Mom's Guide To Meal Planning for only $9.95!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About Me I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

There is a cycle of nutrition, and it isn't just about food. As a nutrition coach, I often find that when someone comes to me to “eat healthier” they are surprised to find that I won't just write up a meal plan. To be fair, I’m not a registered dietician so I can’t legally write meal plans… but that’s beside the point. As a nutrition coach, I work with people on the nutrition ON their plate and their habits OFF their plate. There’s a saying “Abs are made in the kitchen” and I'm going to call BS on that this week on the podcast. Are You Ready For A Meal Plan Without The Stress? The answer to your family's dinnertime questions is The Busy Mom’s Guide to Meal Planning. This 26-page guide will take you step-by-step in: defining healthy for your family finding new recipes (in places you might not expect) planning meals around your week (not your week around meals) and having a plan at the grocery store so you don’t end up with more than you need. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Busy Mom's Guide To Meal Planning for only $9.95!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About Me I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Following a healthy lifestyle and getting into a routine is not always the easiest at home, but you’re able to do it, right? What do you do when you’re shaking it up for a week of vacation?  I have a secret…. It won’t surprise you… the secret to not overdoing it on vacation? It’s all about HABITS.  On this week's episode of the podcast, we talk about making decisions on vacation that best support your body. Are You Ready For A Meal Plan Without The Stress? The answer to your family's dinnertime questions is The Busy Mom’s Guide to Meal Planning. This 26-page guide will take you step-by-step in: defining healthy for your family finding new recipes (in places you might not expect) planning meals around your week (not your week around meals) and having a plan at the grocery store so you don’t end up with more than you need. ⁠⁠⁠Download the Busy Mom's Guide To Meal Planning for only $9.95!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About Me I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Maybe you’ve heard the words “inflammatory foods” before, maybe you haven’t.  Maybe it resonates with you and maybe you are thinking “What in the world is she talking about”  Either way, this will be a good episode. More so than normal lately, I’m hearing the words “gut health, inflammation, heal your gut, etc” It’s not a bad thing. We all should be doing it. However, if you aren’t planning on making healthier nutrition choices, no amount of shakes, juices, drinks, or supplements is going to solve your problems.  Inflammatory foods are everywhere today. Chances are you ate one for breakfast…. If you ate breakfast. While we won’t get rid of them in our daily diet (they’re too convenient) it’s important to be aware of what they are and what they are doing to our bodies.  Disclaimer: I AM NOT a doctor and am NOT diagnosing you with inflammation, what I’m offering is information about inflammation. In order to work SPECIFICALLY on your issues, depending on the level of problems, I highly recommend a nutrition coach (hi that's me), registered dietician, or medical professional.  Are You Ready For A Meal Plan Without The Stress? The answer to your family's dinnertime questions is The Busy Mom’s Guide to Meal Planning. This 26-page guide will take you step-by-step in: defining healthy for your family finding new recipes (in places you might not expect) planning meals around your week (not your week around meals) and having a plan at the grocery store so you don’t end up with more than you need. ⁠⁠Download the Busy Mom's Guide To Meal Planning for only $9.95!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About Me I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

Today’s podcast is going to be a little different than what we normally do. Usually, I record by myself and upload it later. However, I recently started a new community called Healthy Mom Lifestyle, where we are ditching the “hot girl” trend and focusing on building a healthy lifestyle for ourselves and our families.  As part of the community, I will also be providing bi-weekly live training. To give you a glimpse into what the community will be getting, I’m going to invite you to this week’s live training, where we are going to talk about diet vs. lifestyle.  Let’s talk about diet vs. lifestyle.  It felt like an appropriate topic for our first live training as this is the Healthy Mom Lifestyle community. I also feel like both can sometimes get a bad reputation, so I think it’s an important topic to talk about.  There is this phrase, “It’s a lifestyle, not a diet,” that I see EVERYWHERE.  It’s used to shame people; it’s used to encourage people; it’s in gyms; it’s on social media, etc.  It’s true health should be a lifestyle. It should have no end date; your health doesn’t suddenly stop mattering after your best friend's wedding.  But a diet can be PART of that lifestyle.  Are You Ready For A Meal Plan Without The Stress? The answer to your family's dinnertime questions is The Busy Mom’s Guide to Meal Planning. This 26-page guide will take you step-by-step in: defining healthy for your family finding new recipes (in places you might not expect) planning meals around your week (not your week around meals) and having a plan at the grocery store so you don’t end up with more than you need. ⁠Download the Busy Mom's Guide To Meal Planning for only $9.95!⁠⁠⁠⁠ About Me I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.

It's time for a healthy Summer. Summer break is here (or coming soon) in most of the US. Fun in the sun, graduation parties, family cookouts, golf outings, beach trips, sporting events, tailgating, and more. Personally, it’s my favorite time of the year. It also can be the most chaotic. Those parties, cookouts, sporting events, and times in the sun also mean a lack of routine, more food (often not healthy), and less opportunity to hit the gym. I will start this by saying THIS IS NOT A BAD THING. Sometimes we NEED to loosen our routine, ditch the structure and give our bodies freedom. But not to the point of destroying our bodies. Join me in episode 72 to make our plans for a healthy summer. Are You Ready For A Meal Plan Without The Stress? The answer to your family's dinnertime questions is The Busy Mom’s Guide to Meal Planning. This 26-page guide will take you step-by-step in: defining healthy for your family finding new recipes (in places you might not expect) planning meals around your week (not your week around meals) and having a plan at the grocery store so you don’t end up with more than you need. Download the Busy Mom's Guide To Meal Planning for only $9.95!⁠⁠⁠ About Me I'm Kristin, a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holistic nutrition coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ helping busy moms simplify healthy eating to increase their energy levels and rebuild confidence in themselves. With two boys of my own, I have been on my health journey through the chaos they call life. I'm a certified nutrition coach from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks to help you take your health into your own hands. Join us back here every Tuesday for a new episode.