Point of Pivot

What are you learning from your health journey? Are you solidifying habits and creating a process that is serving you with weight loss or some other goal? Oftentimes it takes auditing what we are currently doing in order to identify inefficiencies that are causing frustration.    In this second episode on the topic of learning from your health and fitness journey, you'll learn some practical and easy-to-implement actions that you can take to make progress!    If this episode helps you, I would love to hear about it! Feel free to DM me on Instagram or leave me a voicemail! The link is below.    Missed the first episode in this series? Here is the link!   Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: If you're ready to ditch the diet and take the next step toward a sustainable path to fitness, book a one-hour coaching call.   During the call you will receive practical, personalized advice and direction to help you to finally know the next step to take in order to make progress with health and fitness in a clear, doable way.   Or, interested in some accountability and community?   Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

What are you learning from your health journey? Are you solidifying habits and creating a process that is serving you with weight loss or some other goal? Oftentimes it takes auditing what we are currently doing in order to identify inefficiencies that are causing frustration.    In this first episode on the topic of learning from your health and fitness journey, you'll learn why it's so important to identify habits that are beneficial from those that are not in order to align you actions with your ideal outcome.    If this episode helps you, I would love to hear about it! Feel free to DM me on Instagram or leave me a voicemail! The link is below.    Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: If you're ready to ditch the diet and take the next step toward a sustainable path to fitness, book a one-hour coaching call.   During the call you will receive practical, personalized advice and direction to help you to finally know the next step to take in order to make progress with health and fitness in a clear, doable way.   Or, interested in some accountability and community?   Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Summer is upon us! In today's episode, you'll learn a few tips and strategies to set yourself up for success with your health this summer!    Good, intentional habits are at the core of living a life of health and fitness. This makes sustaining weight loss or even achieving weight loss so much easier! Learn how developing non-negotiables for yourself is key!    If this episode helps you, I would love to hear about it! Feel free to DM me on Instagram or leave me a voicemail! The link is below.    Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Episodes Referenced in the Show: Episode 72: Back to the Basics; Fat Loss for Women Over 40   Next Steps: If you're ready to ditch the diet and take the next step toward a sustainable path to fitness, book a one-hour coaching call. During the call you will receive practical, personalized advice and direction to help you to finally know the next step to take in order to make progress with health and fitness in a clear, doable way.   Or, interested in some accountability and community?   Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

If you find yourself saying "Nothing is working anymore!" Today's show hopefully will give you a reminder that you're not broken.   Perimenopause, which begins up to 10 years before menopause can start to cause hormonal shifts that can affect your body in many ways. Even our hunger hormone (ghrelin) and our satiety hormone (leptin) can be affected!    Today you'll learn about leptin resistance, and how this could be causing a stumbling block to your weight loss efforts. You'll also learn a few solutions that can help you too!    If this episode helps you, I would love to hear about it! Feel free to DM me on Instagram or leave me a voicemail! The link is below.    Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: If you're ready to ditch the diet and take the next step toward a sustainable path to fitness, book a one-hour coaching call. During the call you will receive practical, personalized advice and direction to help you to finally know the next step to take in order to make progress with health and fitness in a clear, doable way.   Or, interested in some accountability and community?   Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

If you keep looking for that next quick fix or program that will finally help you lose weight, or if you're super stressed and don't think it has anything to do with your feeling stuck, today's episode is for you.    So many women throw spaghetti at the wall, hoping something will stick, and often, it just leaves them more confused about what to do, or worse, they can think they are broken, or it must be their hormones or other factors causing them to not be able to get the results they want.    While this can happen sometimes, you still need the basics in your lifestyle to be able to sustain results long-term. And, spoiler alert, that stress you're constantly under can definitely hinder your results.    Oftentimes the best results lie in the boring basics, doing the things that actually will move the needle over and over again.   If this episode helps you, I would love to hear about it! Feel free to DM me on Instagram or leave me a voicemail! The link is below.    Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: If you're ready to ditch the diet and take the next step toward a sustainable path to fitness, book a one-hour coaching call. During the call you will receive practical, personalized advice and direction to help you to finally know the next step to take in order to make progress with health and fitness in a clear, doable way.   Or, interested in some accountability and community?   Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

What do you need to do to be more consistent with your health and fitness?    What does the best version of you look like? If you are struggling with consistency, ask God to show you how!   In today's episode you'll learn 3 easy strategies that you can implement TODAY to help you to follow through and be consistent in not only health and fitness, but to prioritize what matters and where God is calling you to show up.   Freedom lies in living intentionally!    Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: If you're ready to ditch the diet and take the next step toward a sustainable path to fitness, book a one-hour coaching call. During the call you will receive practical, personalized advice and direction to help you to finally know the next step to take in order to make progress with health and fitness in a clear, doable way.   Or, interested in some accountability and community?   Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Are you feeling like what you are doing to improve your health and fitness just takes way too long? Sometimes it can feel like you're never going to reach your goals, but in today's episode, you will be reminded that it's embracing the monotony of consistency is really where a lot of success lies, as well as how the "boring basics" need to be practiced no matter where you are on your journey.     Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: If you're ready to ditch the diet and take the next step toward a sustainable path to fitness, book a one-hour coaching call. During the call you will receive practical, personalized advice and direction to help you to finally know the next step to take in order to make progress with health and fitness in a clear, doable way.   Or, interested in some accountability and community?   Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Are you doing all the things to lose weight - cutting calories, exercising constantly, or even skipping meals, and you just feel stuck? Today I'm breaking down 3 common mistakes that I often see women over 40 make when trying to lose weight. If you're ready to ditch the frustration and fit into those old jeans again, you'll enjoy today's show.    Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: If you're ready to ditch the diet and take the next step toward a sustainable path to fitness, book a one-hour coaching call. During the call you will receive practical, personalized advice and direction to help you to finally know the next step to take in order to make progress with health and fitness in a clear, doable way.   Or, interested in some accountability and community?   Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Do you struggle to fit in a workout routine? In today's episode you'll learn why a solid morning routine can set you up for success in reaching your health and fitness goals. I share a little about my morning routine, as well as a few actionable steps to help you to create a simple, repeatable routine that can help you to be consistent with your workouts.    Links mentioned in the episode: Time Blocking Planner Sadie Active Workouts Lift with Cee MBody Fitness App   Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat! This no-obligation call is free, and I can answer any questions you may have about coaching, see if we would be a good fit to work together, and suggest a couple of next-steps that will help you as you work toward becoming a healthier and more fit version of yourself.     Or, interested in some accountability and community?   Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

This bonus episode is a simple reminder and hopefully an encouragement to you to focus on the process that it will take to reach your goals, not just the outcome.   Whether your goal is to lose weight, to be more fit and healthy, to achieve a business goal, or something else, look for the lessons that you need to learn in order to refine your process, because daily choices and habits will compound over time and help to get you there!    Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Or, interested in some accountability and community? Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Have you stepped on the scale lately and thought, "How am I gaining weight when I haven't changed a thing?" You are not alone! Many women in midlife struggle with this very thing. Today I'm breaking down why this happens and, more importantly, what you can do about it in order to lose weight and get back on track.    Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   Links to studies on weight loss & sleep: Influence of sleep restriction on weight loss outcomes associated with caloric restriction Insufficient sleep predicts poor weight loss maintenance after 1 year Sleep Deprivation: Effects on Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Or, interested in some accountability and community? Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

If you are going through perimenopause or menopause and you just don't feel like you know yourself anymore, you are in for a treat because my guest today is Kris Honeycutt, a weight loss coach for Trim Healthy Mama, a certified personal trainer and menopause fitness specialist.    In the episode you will learn some simple tips and strategies for managing menopausal weight gain as Kris shares her story with menopause and what worked for her.    Connect with Kris:  Website Podcast - The Menopause Makeover Facebook Community Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy   Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat! This no-obligation call is free, and I can answer any questions you may have about coaching, see if we would be a good fit to work together, and suggest a couple of next-steps that will help you as you work toward becoming a healthier and more fit version of yourself.     Or, interested in some accountability and community?   Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Does the thought of going on vacation and sticking to your macro goals stress you out? Vacations can be tricky when trying to stick to your macro goals, but the good news is that you don't have to choose between enjoying your trip and staying on track.    Grab a notebook and pen because in today's episode you'll learn 5 simple and stress-free strategies that have helped me to not stress about food while on vacation and can hopefully help you too!    Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat! This no-obligation call is free, and I can answer any questions you may have about coaching, see if we would be a good fit to work together, and suggest a couple of next-steps that will help you as you work toward becoming a healthier and more fit version of yourself.     Or, interested in some accountability and community?   Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Do you just need a proven path to be able to lose 20 pounds? Listen up, because in today's episode you will learn a few simple steps to help you move closer to your weight loss goals. You'll learn why not only having a plan matters, but implementing this plan is so vital!     Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   Episodes mentioned in the episode: Episode 51 | Macro Basics: What Exactly is a Reverse Diet? Episode 12 | All Things Reverse Dieting   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Or, interested in some accountability and community? Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

We all want results with weight loss yesterday.    In today's episode, you'll be able to take away 4 tried-and-true strategies for making weight loss just a little bit easier by looking at your own process and optimizing it in order to see results.    Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Or, interested in some accountability and community? Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

If you ever feel like life always gets in the way of sticking to your health and fitness goals, you'll love today's episode!    Today I'm sharing some simple, doable strategies to help you stick to your macros and be consistent even if life is feeling crazy!    Grab my free cheat sheet: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Or, interested in some accountability and community? Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Today's bonus episode will give you a short dose of encouragement as you navigate your weight loss journey!   Freebies to Download: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Or, interested in some accountability and community? Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Are you tired of feeling stuck in the cycle of dieting, tracking every bite, and still not seeing lasting results? What if I told you that weight loss doesn't have to feel like a part-time job?   In today's episode, you will learn four simple and sustainable tips to help you lose weight and keep it off—without tracking your food all year long!   Links mentioned in the episode: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Or, interested in some accountability and community? Join my free Macros & Midlife, Sustainable Weight Loss for Christian Women Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Many women over 40 struggle with decision fatigue when it comes to food.    In today's episode, you will learn that even though there may be a little bit of a learning curve to tracking when you first start out, tracking macros actually can help take the guesswork out and allow you to focus on balance, portion control, and flexibility in order to reach and maintain your weight loss or body recomposition goals.    Links mentioned in the episode: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women Schedule a one-hour strategy session! Nightly Protein Shake Recipe (IG Story Highlights) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Or, interested in some accountability and community? Join my free Macros & Midlife Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Do you want to lose 20 pounds? Whether you have just 5 pounds to lose or 20, there are a few key strategies that can help!    In today's episode, you will learn 5 key strategies you can implement TODAY to get started toward your health goals!    Links mentioned in the episode: Macro Cheat Sheet for Midlife Women Schedule a one-hour strategy session!   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Or, interested in some accountability and community? Join my free Macros & Midlife Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

One of the biggest barriers between being fit and healthy and letting the wheels fall off is that you may not have a system in place.   Systemizing your health and fitness instead of winging it can make weight loss not only easier but keeping your results easier too!   Links mentioned in the episode: Episode 2: A Little Insight into Nutrition Periodization  Schedule a one-hour strategy session!   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Or, interested in some accountability and community? Join my free Macros & Midlife Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

What are the high impact habits that will help you to lose weight and maintain your results?   The Pareto principle teaches us that the majority of our results come from the minority of our effort. The boring basics are foundational, and they work when executed consistently over time.    If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Or, interested in some accountability and community? Join my free Macros & Midlife Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

In today's episode you'll learn a few quick and easy strategies that helped me to lose 20 pounds with macro tracking.   If you are just getting started working toward your health and fitness goals, maybe these tips will help you too!   Here are a few macro-friendly recipe resources: Lillie Eats and Tells Macro Friendly Food Oh Snap Macros   And, if you need a little meal prep inspo, snag my Macro Meal Prep Made Easier Guide!   If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Or, interested in some accountability and community? Join my free Macros & Midlife Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Today's episode is the first in a 5-part series: "Mastering Your Metabolism & Hormones" that I'm doing to kick off 2025!   Get ready to make this the year that you stop wanting things to change with your health and fitness but actually take action toward it!    Today's episode will give you an overview of what the metabolism is, some things that cause it to slow or downregulate as we age, and a few action steps you can take to improve your metabolic function, helping you to lose fat & improve your overall body composition.    If you enjoyed the episode, please leave me a review or share it with someone who could benefit from it!    Next Steps: Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Or, interested in some accountability and community? Join my free Macros & Midlife Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

What will the you of next year be thankful that you started today?   "A year from now you will wish you had started today." ~Karen Lamb   In today's episode you will learn 5 actions to implement that if you do, you will undoubtedly make progress toward your health and fitness goals in the upcoming year.    Link to my 2024 EOY reflection question document that was shared inside my Facebook group: EOY Reflection Questions   I pray this episode is helpful for you!    Next Steps: If you need a strategy session to know where to start with macro counting in order to finally lose the weight and keep it off, I have GREAT NEWS!   In celebration of my 50th podcast episode, I'm giving away five 1-hour strategy sessions to help you to create a plan of action. Click here to win!   Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Or, interested in some accountability and community? Join my free Macros & Midlife Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Why does willpower seem so difficult?    We want to eat right and exercise, but sometimes we just don't do the things we say we want to do. What gives?   In today's episode you will learn 4 practical strategies that you can implement to be able to improve your willpower and strengthen your self-discipline in order to achieve your health and fitness goals.    I pray this episode is helpful for you!    Next Steps: If you need a strategy session to know where to start with macro counting in order to finally lose the weight and keep it off, I have GREAT NEWS!   In celebration of my 50th podcast episode, I'm giving away five 1-hour strategy sessions to help you to create a plan of action. Click here to win!   Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat! Or, interested in some accountability and community? Join my free Macros & Midlife Facebook group to chat with other likeminded ladies who are working on improving their health and fitness too!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

"Every great change starts like falling dominos." ~BJ Thornton   Do you get confused about how to actually achieve sustainable weight loss?   I believe that often the problem is that we're trying to do too many things at once, dividing our attention and making our outcome less effective as a result.    Today's short episode talks about how focusing on one effective thing and using the tool of macro counting can help to pave a clear path toward success with weight loss that not only is effective but sustainable too.    I pray this episode is helpful for you!    Next Steps: If you need a strategy session to know where to start with macro counting in order to finally lose the weight and keep it off, I have GREAT NEWS!   In celebration of my 50th podcast episode, I'm giving away five 1-hour strategy sessions to help you to create a plan of action. Click here to win!   Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Have you been wondering if macro counting could finally be the solution to your struggles with weight loss?    Today's show is the final of my four-part series on macro basics! You will learn some of the basics of macro counting so that you can gain the skills you need to finally be able to stop dieting all the time and lose the weight for good!    In today's episode, you will learn why you might actually want to eat MORE in order to look lean and toned! You will learn why a surplus is sometimes a good idea in order to build muscle that will lead to a leaner-looking physique.    I pray this episode is helpful for you!    Next Steps: If you need a strategy session to know where to start with macro counting in order to finally lose the weight and keep it off, I have GREAT NEWS!   In celebration of my 50th podcast episode, I'm giving away five 1-hour strategy sessions to help you to create a plan of action. Click here to win!   Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Have you been wondering if macro counting could finally be the solution to your struggles with weight loss?    Today's show is the third of my four-part series on macro basics! You will learn some of the basics of macro counting so that you can gain the skills you need to finally be able to stop dieting all the time and lose the weight for good!    In today's episode, I break down exactly what a reverse diet is, and why it is so important for improving your metabolism as well as minimizing fat gain and sustaining weight loss results after a caloric deficit.    I pray this episode is helpful for you!    Next Steps: If you need a strategy session to know where to start with macro counting in order to finally lose the weight and keep it off, I have GREAT NEWS!   In celebration of my 50th podcast episode, I'm giving away five 1-hour strategy sessions to help you to create a plan of action. Click here to win!   Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Are you stressed that the holidays will derail your weight loss progress?    In today's episode, you will learn 8 actionable tips that can help you to minimize weight gain and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday without stressing about food.    I pray this episode is helpful for you!    Next Steps: If you need a strategy session to know where to start with macro counting in order to finally lose the weight and keep it off, I have GREAT NEWS!   In celebration of my 50th podcast episode, I'm giving away five 1-hour strategy sessions to help you to create a plan of action. Click here to win!   Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Have you been wondering if macro counting could finally be the solution to your struggles with weight loss?    Today's show is the second of my four-part series on macro basics! You will learn some of the basics of macro counting so that you can gain the skills you need to finally be able to stop dieting all the time and lose the weight for good!    You'll learn why the skill of maintenance is a vital part of any weight loss strategy, plus a few tactical action steps to help you to maintain your weight loss!    I pray this episode is helpful for you!    Next Steps: If you need a strategy session to know where to start with macro counting in order to finally lose the weight and keep it off, I have GREAT NEWS!   Because I am celebrating my 50th podcast episode, I'm giving away five 1-hour strategy sessions to help you to create a plan of action. Click here to win!   Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife

Have you been wondering if macro counting could finally be the solution to your struggles with weight loss?    Today's show is the first of my four-part series on macro basics to give you an overview of macro counting so that you can learn the skills you need to finally be able to stop dieting all the time and lose the weight for good!    Many times, we complicate fat loss, but truthfully it is quite simple. A calorie deficit is necessary to lose weight.    In today's episode you will learn some practical steps and create a process to be able to lose weight and keep it off using the tool of macro counting.    I pray this episode is helpful for you!    Next Steps: If you need a strategy session to know where to start with macro counting in order to finally lose the weight and keep it off, I have GREAT NEWS!   Because I will soon be celebrating my 50th podcast episode, I'm giving away five 1-hour strategy sessions to help you to create a plan of action. Click here to win!   Are you ready for coaching or want to find out more? Schedule a coffee chat!   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife  

I am SO excited for you to hear my chat with Jamie Askey of Scooby Health! Jamie shares her journey as a nurse turned macro coach who found herself frustrated and struggling with weight loss resistance.    In the episode you'll learn how Jamie overcame her weight loss resistance and embarked on a journey to learn just what it takes to help clients struggling with weight loss resistance to finally lose the weight for good through a functional approach.    I truly hope you are inspired as you hear Jamie's story, especially if you are someone who suspects you may struggle with weight loss resistance too!    Curious about working with Jamie? Here is her info! Fit Nurse on Instagram Jamie Askey | Scooby Health   Jamie's book suggestion: 7 Systems Plan by Dr. Pat Luse   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching | Instagram   Curious if coaching with me could help you to lose weight for good? Schedule a coffee chat   Do you have a question that you would like me to feature on the show, or an episode idea? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife    

Are you frustrated because a slow metabolism causing you to not be able to lose weight?   There's good news! Your metabolism is adaptable and can be improved.   Today you'll learn a few quick tips to not only improve your metabolic function, but to make it more flexible as well.    I pray this episode is helpful for you!    Next Steps: If you need a strategy session to know where to start with macro counting in order to finally lose the weight and keep it off, or are interested in coaching, schedule a coffee chat! Coffee Chat   Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Do you have a question or a comment you want me to feature on the show? Leave me a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/Macros_Midlife  

Today's episode is a bonus for you! I thought it might be helpful for you to learn the habits that I do on repeat each Saturday to help set myself up for success in the week ahead.    Even if you are new to counting macros or are a seasoned expert, this will hopefully help you as planning is super important to both consistency and winning with weight loss!    Enjoy the episode!   DM me on Instagram if you want to learn more about coaching! Emily Iboa Coaching | Instagram

It can be frustrating to feel like you're doing everything you can to lose weight and still aren't seeing results.    In today's episode I discuss the importance of creating a process that will get you to your goals instead of focusing on results not being here fast enough.    If you are wanting to start tracking macros for weight loss and aren't sure where to begin, send me a DM on Instagram! I offer a one-time strategy session or 1:1 coaching to help ladies lose weight and feel good in their skin again! Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram    

In today's episode I'm sharing with you a recent live session from my Macro Balance group program. My group runs twice per year and provides community, accountability, and how to use the tool of macro counting to optimize your weight loss efforts.   In the episode, I'm sharing a presentation from one of my group sessions with a local personal trainer named Kyle who runs Aspire Fitness.   Kyle talks about how if our goal is weight loss, exercise isn't the most important factor in the process. He also gives helpful tips and information on what to do instead to optimize not only weight loss but overall health, longevity, mobility, and how creating habits around all of these will help you to be the best version of yourself!   Questions or comments about my group or the episode? DM me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching | Instagram   Interested in seeing if we would be a good fit to work together? Schedule a coffee chat! I provide 1:1 and group coaching to help ladies lose weight. Schedule a coffee chat   Want to learn more about Kyle & Aspire Fitness? Follow him on Instagram: Aspire Fitness | Instagram

If you are trying to lose weight while tracking macros or are confused on how to choose healthy options at a restaurant, today's episode is for you!   You will learn some quick tips that you can implement the next time you go out to eat that can help you stay on track with your weight loss goals!   Curious about coaching? Send me a DM on Instagram! Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Want a free macro friendly meal prep guide? I have one for you! Meal Prep Made Easier Guide

Is weight loss more difficult since you turned 40?   In today's episode, you'll learn three simple strategies to help!   As we age, what used to work for weight loss might not work as well any longer. This can be super frustrating but being consistent with a few key basics can help you to feel better and hopefully get things moving in the right direction.     Follow me on Instagram: Emily Iboa Coaching on Instagram   Curious about coaching? Schedule a coffee chat!   

If you are frustrated by a slow metabolism and aren't losing weight, your liver health could be playing a role in the situation.    In today's episode I chat with Lisa Winbourn, a functional nutritionist and biochemist, who helps women reverse fatty liver, dissolve gallstones, and improve their metabolism and thyroid by teaching them how to support MTHFR and methylation.   During our conversation, Lisa shared tons of tips and strategies on how to improve liver health and how doing so can also improve your metabolism and help you to lose weight.   Enjoy the episode!   Interested in working with Lisa? Check out her website: https://healthandhealingwithlisa.com/   Follow Lisa on Instagram: Lisa Health Joy | Instagram   Lisa's book recommendation:  "Breath" by James Nestor   Follow Emily on Instagram:  Emily Iboa Coaching | Instagram   Interested in 1:1 Coaching with Emily? Schedule a coffee chat

Trying to lose weight can be tough at times.   You might struggle to stay motivated, and it can be especially frustrating if you feel like you're trying and trying and the results aren't adding up to the effort.   In today's episode, I share an excerpt from the book, “Make Your Bed” by William H. McRaven, a retired 4-star Navy Admiral who shares about the importance of staying the course to reach your goals.   Thank you for listening!   Interested in coaching? DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily_iboa_coaching?igsh=MWV6dWJpbWRqODZyZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr    Link to the book, Make Your Bed: https://a.co/d/gRSL9Tq 

If you are over 40 and you're wondering if macros could help you to be able to lose weight, balance your hormones, and optimize your metabolism, then today's episode is for you.   In today's episode, you will learn what each of the macronutrients does in the body and how it can help you on your weight loss journey.   Thank you for listening!   If you would like to schedule a coffee chat to see if we would be a good fit to work together, click the link below: https://calendly.com/grammarninja22   Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily_iboa_coaching?igsh=MWV6dWJpbWRqODZyZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr   Questions or comments? Email me: emilyiboacoaching@gmail.com  

In today's bonus episode, you'll learn a few reasons why willpower is not effective for weight loss and behavior change and what to do instead.

Are you wanting to set yourself up to win with weight loss?   In today's short episode, I'll give you a few easy ways that you can set your environment up to support your weight loss efforts.   It might not be a lack of motivation that's keeping you stuck and unable to lose weight, it might just be that you need to set yourself up to win with the things you allow into your life and the environment you create for yourself.   Enjoy the episode!   Questions? DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily_iboa_coaching?igsh=MWV6dWJpbWRqODZyZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr  

In today's episode, I had a great conversation with Rosa Sanchez, a functional nutritional therapist and mindset coach who works with clients to help them form habits that will lead to lasting change.   We talk real food, lifestyle habits, and something that a lot of moms deal with: mom guilt.   Enjoy the episode!   Follow Rosa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodwithrosa?igsh=bXZ6MmhjejIwcjc3   Books mentioned: Against the Grain by Danielle Walker Danielle Walker's Against All Grain: Meals Made Simple: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Paleo Recipes to Make Anytime https://a.co/d/6JX6TBy   Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily_iboa_coaching?igsh=MWV6dWJpbWRqODZyZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr  

Have you ever felt like you just don't feel comfortable in your own skin?   In today's episode you'll learn three things that are potentially hindering you from feeling good in your own skin, as well as some solutions to overcome them!   Are you interested in coaching? Book a free coffee chat to see if I can help you reach your weight loss goals: https://tr.ee/zKwhCH_kJj Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily_iboa_coaching?igsh=MWV6dWJpbWRqODZyZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

In today's episode, you will learn 8 practical tips to help you if you are struggling with trusting the process of reaching your goals. When you are trying to lose weight, it can seem like the process is taking forever, which can sometimes lead ladies to want to give up. But, as with most things in life, staying the course and being consistent can go a long way in not only helping you to reach your weight loss goals, but to sustain them as well.    Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily_iboa_coaching/#

I am excited to share with you my fun conversation with Heidi Oberst, a Christian sobriety coach who works with women to help them get unstuck with alcohol. Using a whole-health approach, Heidi works with clients both 1:1 and through her community and courses to create a life that is fulfilling and helps them to reach their goals. In today's episode, we chat not only about the struggles that many women face when trying to live a sober life, but also the role that our food choices play into improving overall health and wellness. Even if you don't struggle with alcohol, I think there will be quite a few tidbits that will be helpful for you! Connect with Heidi on her website: https://www.heidinicholecoaching.com/ Follow Heidi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soberlifestylecoach/ Books mentioned: "How to Eat to Change How You Drink" by Brooke Scheller https://a.co/d/082NQQEv "Arise and Shine" by Allyson Golden https://a.co/d/0je4TI1Y Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily_iboa_coaching/

If you are someone who is struggling to reach your weight loss goals listen up! In today's episode I outline 5 reasons that could be keeping you stuck. If you have questions, comments, or anything you'd like to see on future episodes, feel free to reach out to me on Instagram @emily_Iboa_coaching. Thanks for being here!

In today's episode I talk about a few reasons you make be see increasing belly fat in the menopausal years. It doesn't have to be this way! You will also learn a few tips and strategies that you can apply to see better results with your health and fitness. Podcast episode on sleep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/point-of-pivot/id1713050306?i=1000642939407

Weight loss means that your body weighs less on the scale, but this doesn't take into account exactly what is lost. Fat loss and weight loss aren't the same thing, and in today's episode you'll learn some specific things that can help you not just lose weight, but lose fat. Episode on stress: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/point-of-pivot/id1713050306?i=1000633518097 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily_iboa_coaching?igsh=MWV6dWJpbWRqODZyZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr