Balanced Body Podcast with Laura B Fit

If you feel "good" all week but lose control around food the moment Friday night, a social event or a stressful day arrives, this episode will help you understand what may be keeping you stuck in the all-or-nothing cycle. In Part 3 of my I'm Eating Healthy But Not Losing Weight series, we're talking about why one unplanned choice can turn into an entire weekend of overeating—and how to respond with curiosity instead of creating a stricter plan for Monday. In this episode, you'll learn: Why restriction during the week can make weekends feel harder to navigate Why tracking everything more accurately isn't always the most sustainable solution What it means to make your next best choice from a place of care instead of punishment Still unsure what's keeping you stuck? Get Unstuck: A Personalized Weight Loss Review will help you stop guessing and finally lose weight. You'll complete a simple three-day Food & Habit Snapshot showing me what you eat and drink, along with what you notice about your hunger, routines, emotions and environment. I'll personally review it and send you feedback identifying the primary roadblock I see, the evidence behind it and the one or two changes I would prioritize first. The review is $49, and you'll receive your personalized feedback within one week. You can buy your review here! 👉 If you enjoy this episode, hit subscribe so you don't miss what's next. And if you could see yourself in this episode or have any questions, send me a message on Instagram @laurabfit — I'd love to hear from you! Connect with Laura:  Instagram: @laurabfit Website: www.laurabfit.com  Email: [email protected] 

If your app says you're only eating 1,200–1,500 calories but the scale still isn't moving, you may be wondering: "How much less am I supposed to eat?" In Episode 2 of my I'm Eating Healthy But Not Losing Weight series, we're talking about why your calorie log may not show the full picture—and why eating smaller meals may actually be contributing to the afternoon grazing and nighttime snacking that leave you feeling out of control. In this episode, you'll learn: Why hunger and having a larger appetite aren't things to feel ashamed of How forgotten bites, handfuls and hard-to-estimate foods can change your overall intake Why small meals can leave you ravenous and more likely to graze later How to make the meals you already eat more substantial and satisfying Why the answer may not be more willpower or eating even less Still unsure what's keeping you stuck? Get Unstuck: A Personalized Weight Loss Review will help you stop guessing. You'll complete a simple three-day Food & Habit Snapshot showing me what you eat and drink, along with what you notice about your hunger, routines, emotions and environment. I'll personally review it and send you feedback identifying the primary roadblock I see, the evidence behind it and the one or two changes I would prioritize first. The review is $49, and you'll receive your personalized feedback within one week. You can buy your review here! 👉 If you enjoy this episode, hit subscribe so you don't miss what's next. And if you could see yourself in this episode or have any questions, send me a message on Instagram @laurabfit — I'd love to hear from you! Connect with Laura:  Instagram: @laurabfit Website: www.laurabfit.com  Email: [email protected] 

You're choosing healthy foods, ordering the salad, drinking the smoothies, and feeling like you're doing all the right things—so why aren't you losing weight? In Part 1 of my I'm Eating Healthy But Not Losing Weight series, we're talking about why eating healthy and eating in a way that supports weight loss aren't always the same thing. In this episode, you'll learn: Why a "healthy" smoothie or salad may contain more calories than you realize How calorie-dense ingredients and portion sizes can quietly add up How to build awareness without tracking every gram forever One simple action step to better understand how your regular meals are working for you You may not need an entirely new diet. You may simply need to understand how the foods you already enjoy fit into the bigger picture!  Still unsure what's keeping you stuck? Get Unstuck: A Personalized Weight Loss Review will help you stop guessing. You'll complete a simple three-day Food & Habit Snapshot showing me what you eat and drink, along with what you notice about your hunger, routines, emotions and environment. I'll personally review it and send you feedback identifying the primary roadblock I see, the evidence behind it and the one or two changes I would prioritize first. The review is $49, and you'll receive your personalized feedback within one week. You can buy your review here! 👉 If you enjoy this episode, hit subscribe so you don't miss what's next. And if you could see yourself in this episode or have any questions, send me a message on Instagram @laurabfit — I'd love to hear from you! Connect with Laura:  Instagram: @laurabfit Website: www.laurabfit.com  Email: [email protected] 

In this episode, I'm recapping my second trimester—from moving across the country and navigating pregnancy weight gain to receiving a diagnosis that almost stopped me from exercising. We'll talk about: My second-trimester symptoms, nutrition, workouts, and weight gain Being diagnosed with a low-lying placenta at my anatomy scan Why I sought a second opinion about exercising during pregnancy What recent research says about resistance training during pregnancy Why exercise is about so much more than changing your body This episode is a reminder that you deserve personalized guidance, clear explanations, and the confidence to advocate for yourself throughout your pregnancy. 👉 If you enjoy this episode, hit subscribe so you don't miss what's next. And if you related to my story or had an "oh my gosh, me too" moment, send me a message on Instagram @laurabfit — I'd love to hear from you! Connect with Laura:  Instagram: @laurabfit Website: www.laurabfit.com 

You want to lose weight, but when you look at your calendar, you can't help wondering: Is this really the right time? Maybe you have a trip coming up, work is chaotic, your kids' schedules are packed, or you're worried you'll invest your time, energy, and money only to fall behind when life inevitably gets busy. In this episode, I'm sharing a personal experience from early motherhood that helped me understand why getting started can feel so difficult—and why trying to do everything at once may actually be slowing you down. We'll talk about what's really underneath procrastination, why waiting for a completely clear calendar isn't the answer, and how a slower plan can sometimes move you forward faster. I'll also help you identify one realistic place to begin, whether that's creating a more balanced breakfast, strength training twice a week, or simply paying closer attention to your current habits without trying to change them all at once. ___________________________________________________________ Ready to feel stronger, more energized, and more like yourself again—but need help making healthy habits work within your actual life? Throughout August, you can join the Balanced Body Method during the Back-to-School, Back-to-You Sale and receive your one month completely FREE. BBM is my 12-week coaching program designed to help women lose fat, build strength, and create sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits without rigid dieting or expecting life to be perfect.  → Join the Balanced Body Method and get one month free! Not sure which option is right for you? Book a complimentary 15-minute 1:1 interest call. We'll talk about your goals, the kind of support you're looking for, and what I believe your best next step should be—whether that means working together or not. → Book your complimentary 1:1 interest call!

If you want to lose 10-15lbs in the next 3 months, you might find yourself googling "How many calories should I eat?", tips for sticking to a workout routine, or how to stop feeling so out of control around your favorite foods. But this common weight-loss advice may be the exact reason you keep finding yourself stuck in the same cycle. In this episode, I'm sharing three things I would NOT do if I wanted to lose 10–15 pounds over the next three months—and what I would focus on instead. This advice is probably going to sound very different from what you typically hear online, but it's designed to help you create results without your plan taking over your entire life. We'll talk about how to make fat loss feel less overwhelming, create a workout routine that can adapt to the unpredictability of real life, and enjoy foods like cookies, chips, and ice cream without feeling out of control around them. Ready to feel stronger, more energized, and more like yourself again—but need help making healthy habits work within your actual life? Throughout August, you can join the Balanced Body Method during the Back-to-School, Back-to-You Sale and receive your one month completely FREE. BBM is my 12-week coaching program designed to help women lose fat, build strength, and create sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits without rigid dieting or expecting life to be perfect.  → Join the Balanced Body Method and get one month free! Not sure which option is right for you? Book a complimentary 15-minute 1:1 interest call. We'll talk about your goals, the kind of support you're looking for, and what I believe your best next step should be—whether that means working together or not. → Book your complimentary 1:1 interest call!

Does breastfeeding really make the weight "fall right off"? Can breastfeeding hormones prevent weight loss? And will eating fewer calories or exercising affect your milk supply? In part two of my breastfeeding series, we're separating the facts from the noise surrounding breastfeeding and weight loss. I'm breaking down why some women lose weight easily while breastfeeding while others maintain or gain weight, how breastfeeding affects your calorie needs and appetite, and why sleep, stress, movement, and your ability to consistently feed yourself all matter more than we often realize. We'll also talk about: • How many additional calories breastfeeding may require • Whether breastfeeding hormones cause your body to hold onto fat • How sleep deprivation and stress can indirectly affect weight loss • Whether exercise can reduce your milk supply • The gradual approach I use with breastfeeding clients who want to pursue fat loss Ready to feel stronger, more energized, and more like yourself again—but need help making healthy habits work within your actual life? Throughout August, you can join the Balanced Body Method during the Back-to-School, Back-to-You Sale and receive your one month completely FREE. BBM is my 12-week coaching program designed to help women lose fat, build strength, and create sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits without rigid dieting or expecting life to be perfect.  → Join the Balanced Body Method and get one month free! Not sure which option is right for you? Book a complimentary 15-minute 1:1 interest call. We'll talk about your goals, the kind of support you're looking for, and what I believe your best next step should be—whether that means working together or not. → Book your complimentary 1:1 interest call!

Before having my son, I planned to exclusively breastfeed. But after a missed tongue-tie diagnosis, low milk supply, triple feeding, pumping struggles, and an overwhelming lack of support, breastfeeding became one of the hardest parts of my postpartum experience. In this episode, I'm sharing my full breastfeeding story: what happened during those first few sleep-deprived weeks, why I carried so much guilt when breastfeeding wasn't going as planned, and how stopping ultimately allowed me to become a happier, more present mom. I'm also sharing what I learned from the experience, the support I'm putting in place for baby number two, and why I'll never put myself through that same pressure again. This isn't a story about the "right" way to feed your baby. It's an honest conversation about how deeply personal feeding decisions can be—and a reminder that taking care of your mental health matters, too.

Knowing how much to eat and how to navigate pregnancy weight gain can feel incredibly confusing—especially when you're trying to care for your body without slipping into restriction or obsession. In part two of my Pregnancy Weight Gain series, I'm sharing the nutrition strategies and healthy eating behaviors I'm focusing on during this pregnancy, plus how I'm using tools like calorie tracking and the scale from a place of awareness—not diet culture. In this episode, we talk about: Why eating bigger, more balanced meals can reduce mindless snacking How regularly including sweets can help you build trust with yourself around food The difference between using calorie tracking as a helpful tool versus a form of restriction Why pregnancy calorie guidelines aren't as black and white as they may seem How I adjust my nutrition based on hunger, energy, activity, weight changes, and my baby's growth 🎉 Ready to learn how to lose weight without dieting? Join my FREE Healthy Weight Loss Without Diet Culture Workshop, where I'll teach you how to build a sustainable fat loss plan that doesn't revolve around restriction, guilt, or obsessing over calories. Inside the workshop, you'll learn: How to lose weight without falling back into diet culture. The habits that actually create lasting results. How to become a healthier role model for your family while reaching your own goals. Save your spot here! BALANCED BODY METHOD BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL! If you're ready to stop starting over every Monday, lose weight without diet culture, and finally build habits that last, I'd love to help you inside The Balanced Body Method. Inside BBM you'll receive: A personalized nutrition plan. Progressive strength training workouts. Weekly coaching calls with me. Accountability, community, and step-by-step guidance to help you lose weight without giving up your favorite foods. If you're ready to make this your last attempt at weight loss, join The Balanced Body Method. And if you join at any point in the month of August, you'll get one month free on any package you choose! No code needed at checkout. 

Pregnancy weight gain can bring up so many emotions—especially if you've spent years trying to untangle your relationship with food and your body. In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shifts that have completely changed how I'm approaching this pregnancy compared to my first, why emotional eating looked different for me then versus now, and how I've found a way to pursue health without falling back into diet culture. In this episode, you'll learn: Why wanting to lose weight doesn't automatically mean you've bought into diet culture. The biggest lesson my first pregnancy taught me about emotional eating and stress. The mindset shifts helping me navigate pregnancy weight gain with more peace this time around. Why I'm taking a bold new direction with my mission to help women pursue healthy weight loss without guilt or obsession. 🎉 Ready to learn how to lose weight without dieting? Join my FREE Healthy Weight Loss Without Diet Culture Workshop, where I'll teach you how to build a sustainable fat loss plan that doesn't revolve around restriction, guilt, or obsessing over calories. Inside the workshop, you'll learn: How to lose weight without falling back into diet culture. The habits that actually create lasting results. How to become a healthier role model for your family while reaching your own goals. Save your spot here! BALANCED BODY METHOD BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL! If you're ready to stop starting over every Monday, lose weight without diet culture, and finally build habits that last, I'd love to help you inside The Balanced Body Method. Inside BBM you'll receive: A personalized nutrition plan. Progressive strength training workouts. Weekly coaching calls with me. Accountability, community, and step-by-step guidance to help you lose weight without giving up your favorite foods. If you're ready to make this your last attempt at weight loss, join The Balanced Body Method. And if you join at any point in the month of August, you'll get one month free on any package you choose! No code needed at checkout.