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I have two questions for you:  When trying to lose weight, do you focus on eating as little as possible? Or, do you think eating healthier means eating less?   If I had to guess, most of you answered yes to either one or both of those questions. Whether it may seem serious or not, focusing on eating as little as possible IS an eating disorder! Plus, it leads to countless health issues that can take years to recover from. In this episode of Coffee & Kettlebells, I chat with Amanda Meixner, meal prep maven, nutrition guru, social media influencer and the mastermind behind the Meow Meix blog, who struggled with anorexia for years. Amanda shares why starving yourself is not the answer to getting the body you want and why it's actually the worse route you can take for losing weight. Amanda shares how we can lose weight while still eating enough food to fuel our body properly...crazy, right?!    What you’ll learn about not giving your body the food it needs:   How eating healthy has nothing t

Eating healthy, working out and still not seeing the results you want? Not staying properly hydrated could be holding you back! In this episode of Coffee & Kettlebells, I help you understand the role water plays in weight loss and some simple ways to ensure you are staying properly hydrated every day.     What you’ll learn:  The percentage of Americans who are chronically dehydrated  How drinking enough water makes you feel full, signaling your brain that you are no longer hungry  How we confuse our feelings of thirst for hunger   How one glass of water at night can help shutdown your need for nighttime snacking   How water is essential for fat burning   How dehydration could be the cause of your daytime fatigue   How staying hydrated reduces your muscle soreness and speeds your muscle recovery   The negative effects of drinking too much water   Fun ways to help you drink more water daily    For daily fitness, nutrition and life inspiration, as well as glimpses into my daily life, follow me on Instagram

So many of us are hyper focused on the extra five or ten pounds we need lose or that six pack we think we need to have, and it causes us to develop a highly destructive relationship with our bodies. We become so concerned about the way our body looks, we completely take our bodies for granted. We take for granted our ability to run, walk and even just move. Our negative-self talk surrounding our body image prevents us from celebrating how lucky we are to have bodies that can do all the things they can do.  In this episode of Coffee & Kettlebells, I chat with the CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Lynn Vos, who helps put this into perspective for us. Lynn explains the physical limitations those struggling with neuromuscular diseases battle daily. When we realize that not everyone has the ability to move, it makes us realize what a real privilege it is and shows us how fortunate we truly are.  I hope after listening to this episode, you will stop and ask yourself, is having an “extra five pound

  Do you have health and fitness goals you are committed to reaching? Do you have a vision in your mind of what you wish your body looked like? Often, when we set out to reach a certain goal—whether it’s to lose weight or to see better results from our workouts—it’s easy to get caught up in everything that we aren’t and forget about everything that we are. It’s my goal to help you let go of your negative thoughts and positively change the way you view yourself and your body. In this episode of Coffee & Kettlebells, I share five important things to always remember along your health and fitness journey. What are my reminders? Check them out below and be sure to tune in to the full episode! You don’t need to wait to become the perfect version of yourself to be happy. No matter how far you still have to go, you’re allowed to celebrate how far you have come. You are your own kind of beautiful. Who you are as a person is waymore important than the way you look. You are strong, capable, beautiful, significant

Are you struggling to commit to your body transformation? Are you overwhelmed by the goals you have set for yourself? Do you let your current life circumstances define you? In this episode of Coffee & Kettlebells, guest Chris Powell is here to help.   Chris is widely known as the transformation specialist and host of ABC’s documentary-style series, “Extreme Weight Loss.” Chris has also written two books that have soared to the top of the New York Times Best Seller list: Extreme Transformation: Lifelong Weight Loss in 21 Days and Choose to Lose, and is also the author of Choose More, Lose More For Life. Chris has been seen on Good Morning America, the Doctors and the Dr. Oz Show, and has also been featured in Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Shape and Women’s Health.   Chris struggled with a drug addiction, was $200K in debt and found himself homeless. Regardless of his life circumstances, nothing stopped him from transforming his life and experiencing true success. Chris shares the lessons he learned thr

At the end of every episode of Coffee & Kettlebells, I always ask my guests the same three questions:   With so many different health trends, what is your number one piece of advice for someone who is overwhelmed by figuring out what is best for them?   In your opinion, If someone were to add or eliminate one habit today, what should it be?    How do you keep yourself moving forward with a healthy lifestyle even when you feel unmotivated?   After asking countless guests these three questions, I decided I would share my personal answers with you! Tune into this episode to found out.  For daily fitness, nutrition and life inspiration, as well as glimpses into my daily life, follow me on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @morgan.a.kline Facebook: Coffee & Kettlebells   Blog: www.burnbootcamp.com/blog If you love everything you have learned from my podcast and you feel ready to take your health, fitness and happiness to the next level, start here!

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro   This week, I’m sitting down with Katie Ferraro, a registered dietitian, infant feeding specialist, and author of the blog, Fortified Family. Katie is also the mother of seven young children and has hands-on experience when it comes to baby-led weaning, an alternative to traditional feeding methods. Katie expands on the benefits of this weaning method and offers valuable advice for transitioning your baby to solid foods.   What You’ll Learn: Baby-led weaning is a centuries-old approach to transitioning your baby to solid foods This method offers a variety of food types for infants to choose from, which can help ensure that they’re not reliant on purees Katies experiences with baby-led weaning and compares them to her experience with traditional weaning methods. Babies can eat a lot more textures, foods, and tastes than just what is present within purees Parents are often too hard on themselves regarding how much food their child is consuming and their growth rate. Tips an

Today on the podcast, I'm answering some questions that I often get asked by people. I’m giving you some tips and tricks about how I prepare one of my favorite meals thats both easy to make and nutritious. I’ll also be answering some questions about snacking, getting results from diet and exercise, how to breaking out of a funk and working out while on your period.   What You’ll Learn: Quick and healthy Mexican food, using sweet potato’s, grass fed beef and goat cheese. Snacking on hard boiled eggs and Lara Bars Breaking out of a rut Accountability buddies It takes a minimum of 12 weeks to see results from diet and exercise Try and keep moving while on your period, but have compassion and rest if you need to   For daily fitness, nutrition and life inspiration, as well as glimpses into my daily life, follow me on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @morgan.a.kline Facebook: Coffee & Kettlebells Blog: www.burnbootcamp.com/blog If you love everything you have learned from my podcast and you feel ready

Andrea Owen - author, speaker, life coach, and mother of two, joins us on the podcast once again this week and opens up about her struggles with drinking. Growing up with a parent who was in recovery from drinking, Owen knew the signs of a functional alcoholic and began to recognize these patterns within herself. But, Owen was able to overcome these struggles, embraced sobriety, and successfully recovered. Owen also discusses the steps you can take if you or a loved one is also struggling with drinking.   What You'll Learn: Andrea Owen details her experience with her drinking problem and the process of opening up to help others who are going through similar issues. Excessive drinking was a symptom of a deeper issue that she needed to address. The discomfort of knowing that there is a problem, but not knowing how to tackle the issue. Your rock bottom can look drastically different from other people who also struggle with drinking. Many people use drinking to numb themselves to specific triggers that caus

Within this episode, I sit down for a solo-cast and give some practical advice on how you can handle the uncomfortable feeling of being overwhelmed. While it’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed at times, this can quickly become an issue if these anxious thoughts begin to consume you. Whether it’s at work, home, or school, there are many ways to handle these feelings of stress so they don’t control your life. By putting in place today's tips, you can reduce your stress while managing your busy life.   What You'll Learn: How to handle stress, anxiety, and the feeling of being overwhelmed during the busy seasons of your life You can start by taking a step back and getting organized by solidifying exactly what you need to get done. After prioritizing your to-do list, start blocking out time within your busy schedule to tackle your different projects. Overwhelming feelings of stress can also stem from not being in control or from feeling uncertain. Another important piece of advice is to name the thi

JJ Virgin, celebrity nutrition and fitness expert, joins us on today’s episode to help us uncover the hidden factors that are causing weight gain. Many people who are struggling to lose weight may not realize that food sensitivities and intolerances can be drastically impacting their health. If you find that you’re struggling to lose weight and the “calories in, calories out” method just isn’t working, you should take potential food intolerances into account by taking a food sensitivity test.   What You'll Learn: There is a surplus of weight loss information available online, which can be incredibly overwhelming to those who are trying to start a weight loss journey. The calories in, calories out method is a myth that can damage your metabolism and mindset when trying to lose weight. One hidden cause of weight gain is food intolerance and sensitivities. These intolerances cause inflammation which affect insulin resistance, then leading your body to stop burning stored fat. A few common foods that patien

Today I’m talking about weight loss vs. happiness. A lot of us prioritize weight loss and wanting to look good, rather than focusing on happiness and our quality of life. There’s a point when healthy habits such as having a nutritious diet and a exercise regime can become unhealthy, when we obsess over them and let them control the decisions surrounding our social life and family. A healthy lifestyle is meant to make you thrive. It’s not meant make you sacrifice the things that you love.   What You’ll Learn: If your “healthy habits” are making you obsessed, you’re headed down the wrong path Happiness is not about external factors such as your appearance, it comes from within Weight loss is more complicated than calories in vs. calories out If you’re stopping yourself from seeing friends or family because you’re afraid you will indulge, that’s a problem How to make happiness your priority instead of weight loss How to determine your “Why”   For daily fitness, nutrition and life inspiration, as well as glimps

Mike Matthews, founder of Legion Athletics is on the show today. Mike believes that everybody can achieve the body of their dreams and it’s his mission to give everyone that opportunity by providing proven, evidence based advice on how to build muscle, lose fat and stay healthy. Today, Mike is going to give us some insight on how to build muscle on a plant-based diet. He also educates us about the necessary supplements vegan’s need to stay healthy and gives us his take on the best vegan protein sources.    What You’ll Learn: The vast majority of nutritional foods our bodies need come from plants Don’t focus on body composition, focus on overall health How to supplement with Rice and Pea protein Soy products increase estrogen levels in some men, but not all Carb intake is typically going to be higher in order to hit protein goals on a vegan diet How to navigate the supplement industry B12 and Vitamin D supplements for vegans The difference between probiotics and prebiotics Giving yourself more wiggle room wit

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Cassy Garcia, a published author, certified nutrition consultant and editor of Fed and Fit. We're discussing how to lose weight without diets, living a healthier life and breaking the dieting cycle. After years of dieting without long term results, Cassy began to consider the quality of the food rather than the quantity. Due to this, she was inspired to create Fed and Fit and continues to help people drop harmful diets and embrace sustainable lifestyles.   What You'll Learn: After years of yo-yo dieting and an emphasis on losing weight, Cassy Joy Garcia began to focus on health and the quality of the foods she was consuming. Just a few reasons why you should not go on a diet, include: it can be detrimental to your relationship with food, everyone has different nutritional and dietary needs, it isn’t sustainable, it can drive you further away from intuitive eating, etc. Instead of dieting, you should focus on your overall health and create a custom plan that

Athena Laz is a licensed psychologist and a columnist for Cosmopolitan Magazine who recently created a program that is specially designed to help you overcome your inner critic. If you find that you’re struggling to cope with a harsh inner critic, you can begin addressing this by being more mindful of thought patterns in your day-to-day life. It can also help to take a step back and recognize what emotions you’re feeling, instead of falling back on defense mechanisms and being reactive.   What You'll Learn: An inner critic is the voice within your mind that tells you that you aren’t good enough and can also target your insecurities. Don’t place your value on external factors (wealth, looks, career, etc.), because you will always be at risk of handing over your power. When you give away your power to other things or people, you can lose control of your life and personal happiness. Recognize the difference between having goals and placing your self worth on external factors. Affirmations and a positive at

Jen Soko, a Burn Boot Camp member, joins us for this installment of the Keep Moving series. We're discussing how she overcame health struggles and grief. After the sudden death of a loved one, Jen faced the most difficult obstacle that she has ever had to deal with. This loss made her realize that she needs to live in the moment and love herself for who she truly is. When she joined Burn Boot Camp, she surrounded herself with like-minded individuals who supported her and encouraged her to reach her goals.   What You'll Learn: Sharing insights on how to accept love and embrace yourself for who you are right now. Everyone handles grief differently and should be allowed to handle it in whatever way will get them through the day. After losing her brother, Soko’s health was in a dark place for years after the death. In order to cope, she began to deal with things on a day-to-day basis and focused on living in the present. Her health journey began with a tummy tuck, but she soon realized that she wasn’t

Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional medicine expert who specializes in identifying the root cause of chronic diseases, returns to the podcast to discuss thyroid health. Maintaining a healthy thyroid is essential because it has a wide-reaching impact on our health and is linked to mood, brain function, digestion, and more. If you’re struggling with thyroid issues, try addressing them through a functional medicine approach. This will tackle the root of the cause and has the least amount of side effects.    What You'll Learn: The most common types of thyroid issues are hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is caused by an overactive thyroid, while hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland is not able to produce enough thyroid hormone. As a society, we need to look at the underlying causes of thyroid issues and illnesses, instead of merely managing the symptoms. Thyroid hormone physiology is incredibly complex and the conventional lab results don’t give patients a complete view of their hea

Our keep moving series continues today with Abbey Daily. Today, Abbey shares her story about her struggle with perfectionism, unworthiness and depression. As a child, Abbey struggled with perfectionism in and out of the classroom. This continued into high school and plateaued in college where she felt extremely unworthy and had suicidal thoughts. Abbey takes us through her journey to get healthy and shares with us why you need to talk about your depression and find things and people that lift you up   What You’ll Learn: Using exercise as a tool to boost mood and mental health How to open up and talk to others about your depression The little decisions you make everyday add up in the long run The importance of having positive role models Why it’s bad to move from one obsession to another obsession How to separate yourself from your thoughts   For daily fitness, nutrition and life inspiration, as well as glimpses into my daily life, follow me on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @morgan.a.kline Facebook: Cof

Cassy Joy is on the show today. Cassy is on a mission to empower healthy lifestyle transformations through clear nutrition science, delicious recipes and healthy mindset tips. In this episode we talk about how to cook healthy meals as a busy mom and discuss strategies for food prepping and shopping efficiently. She gives us her food philosophy and explains why cooking healthy and simplistically in a short amount of time is more realistic than you think. You'll also learn how to stretch meals for your kids.   What You’ll Learn: It’s ok for your diet and food philosophy to change over time Food prep and cooking as a busy mom The importance of buying groceries and not eating out Eating clean whole foods Shortcuts for meal prep and cooking quick, nutritious meals Taking advantage of kitchen appliances It’s ok to buy sauces you like, you don’t have to make everything from scratch The time it takes for food to spoil If you want to use the microwave, USE IT   Find more from Cassy Joy  Instagram:@fedandfit Fac

Today, Jasmine Laura shares her inspiring story with us and teaches us that we can all be more resilient when faced with the unexpected. After becoming a mother at 17 years old and unable to lose her pregnancy weight, Jasmine turned to Burn Bootcamp to get back in shape. This led her to develop healthy habits and implement more discipline into her life. This life shift set off a chain reaction and eventually Jasmine quit her secure job, to follow her dream of becoming a makeup artist. What You'll Learn The struggle of being a young mom How to find a strong support system Asking yourself the question: “Who is the person I want to be?” Uncovering life lessons from past mistakes and moving on How to cultivate a strong mindset through goal setting Why you should follow your dream The importance of food prep How body positivity can change your life For daily fitness, nutrition and life inspiration, as well as glimpses into my daily life, follow me on Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @morgan.a.kline Facebo