Actually, You Are A Real Runner

So many people see that 1200 calories is the lowest option on My Fitness Pal or Noom, so they decide that's their magical number for weight loss. Yikes! That number perpetuates a really unsustainable relationship with food! Personal trainer + nutrition coach Kersten shares her story of finding balance with food and how counting macros was the tool to get her there. Don't miss the part where she shares how many calories she actually eats in a day. You will be very surprised by this number! Follow Kersten on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kerstenkimura/ Get her free guide: https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/lean-ladies-blueprint/ Work with Kersten: https://urbanjane.co/   Get my mini course- Moderation Made Easy: https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy  

When someone gives you a box of chocolates, does it cause a lot of food fear? Maybe anger towards the person who gave it to you? Samesies. Well, not anymore. Now I get to enjoy the chocolates. I'll teach you more in today's episode. p.s. It'd mean the world if you helped me with my online course before it opens this fall! Click here to watch a few videos and send me some feedback! https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/balanceandfeedback  

EPISODE 300! When I first started this podcast, I had no idea where it would take me. There's been so many wins and so many failures. SOOOO MANY TIMES I'VE FAILED! I share 5 things I've learned over the last 300 episodes! Send me an email: coachjaclyn@jaclynricchio.com   Are you tired of always being waaay on a diet or waaay off a diet? Find LONG-TERM BALANCE with food! Get Moderation Made Easy (free): https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy

Kim Schlag was a stay at home mom who was constantly putting her kids first and herself last. She felt exhausted at the end of the evening and not so great about her body. Then one day, someone taught her how to eat nutrient-dense meals and lift weights! She learned to practice self-care! Now Kim helps women in their 40s and beyond leave yo-yo dieting behind and become consistent with fitness and food. Find Kim: https://www.instagram.com/kimschlagfitness Get Kim's Free 4 Day Menopause Weight Loss Kickstart: https://www.kimschlagfitness.com/menopause-weight-loss-kickstart.html Get on the wait list for her fall program: https://www.kimschlagfitness.com/menopause-weight-loss-course.html -----------   Are you always waaaay on a diet or waaaay off a diet? Find LONG-TERM BALANCE with food. Get Moderation Made Easy: https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy  

Part of being a healthy person is learning how to manage yucky emotions in a healthy and PRODUCTIVE way. When you hear about someone else's success, do you start to feel terrible about yourself, maybe numb your emotions, and find yourself waaaay off track? Same! I share 3 things that have helped me move it. Ready to stop dieting and find long-term balance with food? Get Moderation Made Easy: https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy  

In the past, when I was increasing movement, I was afraid to increase food because my sole goal was to make my body as small as possible. But I was also later rewarding myself with candy and cookie butter after working out, so it didn't really make any sense!! Lately, I've been increasing running! In today's episode, I share what I am doing with food.... Get off The Diet Triangle and find LONG-TERM balance with food. Get Moderation Made Easy: https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy  

Wow! 10 years ago, I was pretty sedentary and so desperate to change my body. These days, I'm super active, letting go of body goals, practiing listening to my body, and just focusing on my daily actions!   Get Moderation Made Easy: https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy  

Lots of people think they shouldn't mess up and that they should be perfect at something, and if they do mess up, that's means they're a mess up, and why bother with anything? I used to do that too, and that type of thinking will keep you stuck. I share what to do when you mess up. Get The 365 Habit Tracker: https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/runwithjaclyn2021 Get Moderation Made Easy: https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy  

Couch to 5k is a great program that got lots of people started with running, but also soooo many people got left hanging, didn't create a running habit, and maybe feel like running just wasn't for them because they couldn't perfectly finish Couch to 5k. I get it! That was me too. In today's episode, I give you some options for what to do to make running a long-term part of your life! See The Diet Triangle/Extreme Exercise Triangle: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRhMx8crkTM/ Wanna get off The Diet Triangle and find long-term balance with food? Get Moderation Made Easy! https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy  

A lot of people struggle with their self-talk. They say the meanest things to themselves as if being a jerk will help them become better. It won't! I get it. I have struggled with mean self-talk my whole life and listening to mean thoughts just keeps me stuck in the same place. But nowadays, I struggle way less, still somes but waaaay less. I wanna help you get there too. Do the 2 mindset exercises I teach you in today's episode to feel happier, healthier, and more confident. Wanna get off The Diet Triangle and find balance with food! Get my free mini course- https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy

If you're feeling annoyed or frustrated with yourself because you keep starting and stopping diets, I want you to listen to today's episode! It's going to help you get off The Diet Triangle, move forward, and feel happier. Make sure you take action based on today's episode!   Find BALANCE with food. Get Moderation Made Easy: https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy  

Do you start and stop running, eating healthy, and taking care of yourself? I used to do that too! And now I just focus on the small things I need to do for self-care. Come play the inifinite game with me. Build slowly instead of going from 0 to 100 and back to 0.   Wanna find long-term balance with food? Get Moderation Made Easy: https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy

Do you give yourself permission to eat a donut but it turns 12 donuts and then you get back on a strict diet to clean things up? I'm going to teach you how to find balance between the two extremes.   Get my FREE mini course- Moderation Made Easy: https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy

If you're struggling to be consistent with exercise, you're not alone! Lots of people know they should be exercising and even want to exercise, but they just can't get themselves to be consistent with it, and they feel super frustrated with themselves. That's why I asked my walking buddy Caroline Juster to come on the podcast to teach her 4C system for being consistent! Learning her system gave me insight into why I've been able to be consistent with walking. Give this episode a listen!   Struggling to be consistent with exercise? Get Caroline's free 4C System: https://www.carolinejusterfitness.com/4csystem/      Want to get off The Diet Triangle and find balance with food? Get Moderation Made Easy: https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy  

Someone told me to skip my walking interval and get myself running, and years ago, this would have set off a shame storm. Here's what I did instead.   Want to find balance with food? Get the FREE mini course Moderation Made Easy: https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy

If you're constantly saying you'll start over again on Monday, you're going to want to listen to today's episode! I teach you: 1. What to say instead 2. What to DO instead   Wanna get off The Diet Triangle and find BALANCE with food? Get Moderation Made Easy (FREE): https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy

In 2020, I had to stop running and start all over again. Frustrating but I was smart this time. Starting at A, this time I didn't try to leap to Z. I moved from A to B and then to C and on and on. And guess what? I'm actually consistent and in the BEST SHAPE I've ever been! More in today's episode. Wanna get off The Diet Triangle and find balance with food? Get my FREE mini course- MODERATION MADE EASY! https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy

I tried counting calories and macros a couple of times, but eating became an ongoing stressful math equation, it wasn't something I could sustainably do on an emotionally yucky day, and it's not something I'd want for a young female in my life... so here's what I do instead!   Wanna feel balanced with food and not have to think about it so much? Get my FREE Mini Course Moderation Made Easy: https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy

I used to think there would be a magical time in life when nothing bad would happen, and it would be easy to eat well, exercise perfectly, and be happy. And what I've learned is there are some really hard and painful parts of life always. And how you show up for yourself during those times matters. I'll teach you how I take care of myself in today's episode. Get the FREE Moderation Made Easy video series: http://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy  

So many feel gross and frustrated with themselves for falling off the wagon over a holiday weekend, and they think the answer is to do a restrictive diet, but it never ends well! I teach you what to do instead today! Get access to Moderation Made Easy: https://www.systemsforselfcare.com/moderationmadeeasy