In this episode, we share our secrets for banishing the muffin top (spare tire, paunch, jelly roll, etc.). Newsflash: the key to creating a fit and trim waistline is not doing three thousand sit-ups a day.  Rather, most six-packs reveal themselves when body composition is improved--i.e., you lose body fat.  What's the key to losing body fat? A healthy metabolism!  Simply put, if your metabolism is puttering along, it's going to be very hard to reduce your calories enough to lose any significant amount of body fat.  Listen up to learn: how to boost your metabolism and prime ..read more

What's the number one thing that slows down your metabolism? Chronic dieting. But did you know that going and off diets also does a number on your mind? Studies show that yo-yo dieting leads to learned helplessness -- the condition of feeling powerless over certain aspects of your life due to a traumatic event. (Yes, fad diets can be trauma-inducing). For many women, yo-yo dieting convinces them that losing weight (and keeping it off) is impossible, their bodies are broken, they are lazy and undisciplined . . . and ultimately to feelings of hopelessness and despair. But there is good news - yo ..read more

Are you curious about what would happen if you put your metabolism FIRST and dedicated one year to investing in it? How would your body change, what new habits would you have to form, what scale and non-scale victories might you experience?  In this episode, you'll hear from a panel of Couture Coaching clients who have worked with us for over a year.  Don't take it from us - hear directly from them about their life-changing results: “I upgraded to a new—much smaller wardrobe,”  “I can’t believe I look like this with no cardio,”  “I can eat more— like 1000 calories more a d ..read more

It's easy to assume that anyone who is overweight MUST be overeating, but it IS possible to be overweight on account of chronically undereating. How is this possible? Because almost every fad diet drops calories well below a healthy range for adult women. Eating these low calories for a long period of time causes your metabolism to slow down making it very easy to gain body fat whenever you go slightly above those low dieting calories and very difficult to lose weight.  In this episode Jo and weight loss expert and fitness coach Ashytn Pharis discuss:  *how undereating primes your bo ..read more

Did you know that your period’s directly linked to your metabolism? Under-eating and/or over-exercising can cause a condition called hypothalamic amenorrhea. (Hypothalamic amenorrhea is when your body stops releasing a key hormone that starts your menstrual cycle.) But inconsistent periods can impact your fertility, your mood—and more. In this episode, we cover: *Why dieting can mess up your period (and how that impacts your health)  *Strategies for eating and exercising your way to a healthy menstrual cycle  *Real stories of women who’ve gotten their cycles back on track naturally ..read more

What's the biggest obstacle most people have for not losing weight, getting fit, or reaching their health goals?  They think they don't have time or can't fit it into their busy schedules.   In this episode, Coach Jo interviews Pearl Tong-Ngok, a productivity coach, and they discuss the best strategies for making time to reach health and fitness goals. Want to have a chance at winning $250?  Leave us a review in Apple Podcasts and then shoot us an email at info@couturefitnesscoaching with the name you used in the review, and we'll put you in the drawing!  We'll have the dr ..read more

Are you wondering if your metabolism needs a little boost?  Or what the benefits are to boosting your metabolism?  Or how to naturally boost your metabolism?  We answer all your burning questions in this episode!  We still have a few spots in our Metabolic Makeover Program - but doors will close this week. Reserve your spot here! Sign up here (12 week, 6 month, and 1 year packages): Weight Loss Programs Kansas City | Work with Us | Couture Fitness (couturefitnesscoaching.com) Schedule a free, 15-minute weight loss consultation call with Couture Fitness Coaching:    ..read more

What's the secret sauce to our amazing Metabolic Makeover program?  Life coaching!  Yes, a good plan (the right macronutrient balance and good exercise programming) is important, but your brain is the real superhero on this journey and if you do not have it on board with making all the lifestyle changes necessary to boost your metabolism, it can also be your biggest villain.  In this week's podcast episode we talk about Coach Jo's journey to becoming a certified life coach, why life coaching and mind management is the key to changing lifestyle inputs for boosting your metabolism ..read more

As 2023 draws near, we know many people are getting ready to kick off a diet! In this two-part series, Allison and Jo discuss the "best" diet for 2023. We review all the diets - keto, paleo, juice detoxes, intermittent fasting --we cover them all and provide a framework for evaluating any diet so you can determine what will work best for you! Schedule a free, 15-minute weight loss consultation call with Couture Fitness Coaching:   https://calendly.com/couture_fitness/weight-loss-strategy-call Join our next Metabolic Makeover Program that starts in January! Sign up here (12 week, 6 mo ..read more

As 2023 draws near, we know many people are getting ready to kick off a diet! In this two-part series, Allison and Jo discuss the "best" diet for 2023. We review all the diets - keto, paleo, juice detoxes, intermittent fasting --we cover them all and provide a framework for evaluating any diet so you can determine what will work best for you! Schedule a free, 15-minute weight loss consultation call with Couture Fitness Coaching:   https://calendly.com/couture_fitness/weight-loss-strategy-call Join our next Metabolic Makeover Program that starts in January! Sign up here (12 week, 6 mo ..read more