Today we shift focus onto how I have been dealing with menopause during prep for a show.

In short, it has not been going to plan and that is what we chat about today and how I have had to shift my mental focus, put more focus on sleep and stress management while looking into the possible use of HRT (hormone replacement therapy).

This is part 1 of 2, maybe 3 depending on what is decided with HRT and how I continue to navigate what I have learned to be weight loss resistance.

If you are in the flux of peri-menopause and menopause I would love to hear your stories on what has changed for you, how you are handling the changes and what has worked and not worked for you.

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Being online coaches and have worked with 100's of clients both in person and online, we have seen and heard clients claim to be in a deficit when that is not always the case.

There are so many things to consider when deciding to go into a calorie deficit for fat loss and what a lot of clients don't know or realize is how much more precise you need to be with your food, rest, training and overall recovery.

It is not just about cutting back on overall calories, it is about being strategic so that you keep the muscle and lose the fat.

Lets us know what resonated with you the most in this episode or if there is a fat loss hack that worked for you that we did not mention.

We love to hear from you, and as coaches we are here to help, all you have to do is ask.

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Is the first thought that comes to mind when you have hit a plateau is to do more cardio??

We are not anti-cardio, we need cardio for overhead heart health and endurance, but when it gets to be excessive and you are spending an hour+ running or on a cardio machine you are only telling your body to become more efficient and to pare down muscle making it even harder to lose the weight.

We love having our clients get outside for walks for sunshine, and fresh air to de-stress and get movement in. But when it comes to fat loss, nutrition and strength training are your key drivers.

Making sure you are in a caloric deficit with enough protein to make sure you maintain that strong metabolism and strength training 4-5x week and SLEEP for your recovery. These 3 things will get you to your fat loss goals better than running for an hour on a treadmill 5x/week.

If you are not sure how to cut back on your cardio, add strength training into your routine and make sure you are in a deficit then just reach out to us.

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With being both online and in person coaches, the key to any successful relationship is the understanding the role of the coach so that you can get the best experience and results from your coach.

Understanding that there is no such thing as a bad check in. We want to hear the good, the bad and the ugly so that we can help you navigate your challenges, learn from them and be able to move on.

Understanding that you hired a coach to get you from point A to B in a faster more efficient way so you don't have to figure it out on your own, get overwhelmed and quit.

Understanding that coaches want you to success and are willing to help in any way they can, but ultimately you need to be coachable and willing to do the work and trust what the coach is asking you to do.

If you are not sure if hiring a coach is right for you or if they are able to help you move forward in your fitness and health journey, then talk to one and ask all your questions. You will not know unless you reach out and ask all your questions. From there you can make a better educated decision.

Meghan and I would love to have a conversation with you if you are ready to take that first step.

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Do you crush it all week to only throw all caution to the wind on the weekend ending with feelings of guilt, shame and sometime disgust.

Not only are you losing at your fat loss goals, but you are losing in your relationship with food and your overall mental health.

Are you being too Strict during the week that you cannot control the post work week cravings?

Are your expectations not in alignment with what is doable for you right now?

Changing food habits is not easy and not having a coach in your corner to help navigate these new habits can make reaching those fat loss goals seem impossible especially on the weekends.

Thank you for joining us today and if you could do us the honour of hitting the subscribe button, leaving a review, sharing this podcast with a friend, or tagging us on social media we would be forever grateful.Meaghan ⁠⁠⁠@meaghan_prince_wellness⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / meaghan_prince_wellness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) on InstagramCheryl ⁠⁠⁠Positive Image Fitness (@positiveimagefitnessco) ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / positiveimagefitnessco ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or⁠⁠⁠ Positive Image Fitness | Facebook (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / positiveimagefitness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or www.positiveimagefitness.ca

It is human nature to compare oneself to others, but at what cost?

Watching other people post their transformational journey can be inspiring and what gets you started, but it can also be what holds you back when you feel that you are not as good.

Comparison is the thief of all joy, and no one is immune to playing the comparison game.

Our goal today is to show you how we navigate and how we help our clients navigate the world of social media when you want to share your success (and so you should!)

It can be muddy waters but if you can stay in your lane, focus on what YOUR journey is and no one else's you can be the inspiration for someone to change too!

Thank you for joining us today and if you could do us the honour of hitting the subscribe button, leaving a review, sharing this podcast with a friend, or tagging us on social media we would be forever grateful.Meaghan ⁠⁠⁠@meaghan_prince_wellness⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / meaghan_prince_wellness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) on InstagramCheryl ⁠⁠⁠Positive Image Fitness (@positiveimagefitnessco) ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / positiveimagefitnessco ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or⁠⁠⁠ Positive Image Fitness | Facebook (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / positiveimagefitness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or www.positiveimagefitness.ca

The majority of our listeners are people wanting to learn how to lose the weight, the extra fluff and ONE key piece of the fat loss puzzle is SLEEP!

If you are consistently running on empty with your nutrition and not getting enough good quality sleep, your body will think it needs to go into survival mode to make sure you survive the next day.

We use sleep to recover and repair everything from our mind to our muscles and if you do not or cannot give the body that recover and repair time then you will notice food cravings go up, increase of injury in the gym or on the job and feelings of overwhelm and frustration that can keep you up at night and so the cycle continues.

Learning ways to break the cycle is KEY to your fat loss success and today we chat about how you can start to break that cycle of poor sleep.

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Do you sometimes wonder the grocery store or stare into your fridge or pantry wondering what do I need to have to start taking those first steps toward my fat loss goals without it feeling like I am giving up everything I like to eat.

There are few food basics that we feel should be in everyone's house and of coarse this is a short list of the basics.

But if you are feeling stuck, still not sure where to start or just need a little hand holding to get the ball rolling then that is what we are here for -to help you!

Your first step is to reach out and ask, book a time to chat with us so we can guide you in the right direction. DM us on our socials or send an email.

But first, thank you for joining us today and if you could do us the honour of hitting the subscribe button, leaving a review, sharing this podcast with a friend, or tagging us on social media we would be forever grateful.Meaghan ⁠⁠⁠@meaghan_prince_wellness⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / meaghan_prince_wellness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) on InstagramCheryl ⁠⁠⁠Positive Image Fitness (@positiveimagefitnessco) ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / positiveimagefitnessco ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or⁠⁠⁠ Positive Image Fitness | Facebook (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / positiveimagefitness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) or www.positiveimagefitness.ca