Body Buddies Podcast | Nutrition | Fitness | Mindset

As someone who experiences 40-degree+ scoliosis and am very vocal about what it's like, I am asked quite often about my advice for others with back pain or scoliosis. In this short podcast episode, I share my advice to others, what has and hasn't worked for me, and offer advice on how to view the discomfort in your life. Please contact me with additional questions at kristyjo@body-buddies.com. I do consultations to discuss how to train/workout around back problems and mitigate pain via Skype/FaceTime for anyone in the world.  

No doubt about it, there is a lot of controversy that surrounds fruit and whether it's healthy or good for fat loss. It's time for you to tune into this episode where I will dissect fact from fiction, give you the science of fructose and the liver, and teach you a very simple strategy of eating fruit that allows you to both eat it as it's healthy, but do so in a strategic manner no matter your goals! Debunking myth time. . . let's get after it! www.body-buddies.com

Tune into this podcast where Kristy Jo is featured on the Matt Townsend show and interviewed by guest host, Kathy Aiken. Gain insights on simple nutrition that is often overlooked, healthy family habits and tips for parents, and learn a few tricks you can begin applying today to gain better health! Thanks to BYU Radio for the recording of this radio show so more can tune in and learn from it! www.body-buddies.com www.powerfoodslifestyle.com

When you're ready to start making a change in your body and health, you realize that dieting is not the answer. You realize you need a strategy that works for you. You want to understand concepts that matter, but you need simplicity. Tune ino this Intro to the Power Foods Lifestyle podcast episode where Kristy Jo, founder of Body Buddies and author of The Power Foods Lifestyle, talks through the different levels and intensities in which you may live the PFL. The key to success is consistency. Choose an intensity with which you can stick. The rest of your life is waiting for you. Finally . . . a method of eating that bridges the gap between the science of nutrition and the application of it for everyday, busy people. www.powerfoodslifestyle.com www.body-buddies.com kristyjo@body-buddies.com

Do you have dry, brittle hair? Dry skin? Are you constipated? Gaining weight? Have you had your thyroid tested? If you discover you have Hypothyroidism, you need to learn a strategic way to eat and supplement your body to help it function at its best and allow medicine to do its job.  In this episode, I will spell it all out for you, including what foods to avoid while taking medication, and spell out a specific meal plan with portion sizes and cooking strategies that will help you put your body in a fat loss environment while helping it function optimally. Coaching Programs: kristyjo@body-buddies.com www.body-buddies.com

If you are a perfectionist, or are always frustrated that you're not doing good enough in ANYTHING you do in life, this is an episode for you! Tune in to listen to Kristy Jo, founder of Body Buddies and body transformation coach, talk about a way of thinking that enables you to stop feeling like a failure, produce greater results in your life, and move past the negativity! Learn more about Body Buddies coaching at www.body-buddies.com KristyJo@body-buddies.com

When it comes to making changes in your life, are you someone who does better stopping cold turkey, or need a small amount every day? In this podcast episode, Kristy Jo, author of the Power Foods Lifestyle, dives into the concepts discussed and taught by Gretchen Rubin to discuss ways of living the PFL for both Moderators and Abstainers. The key is to know yourself, and then live in a way that best suits you! www.body-buddies.com kristyjo@body-buddies.com www.gretchenrubin.com

EVERY single person is prone to experiencing symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome. Stress to the adrenal glands can happen through physical, emotional, or psychological trauma--quite simply stated, the overuse of them. If you are constantly tired, rely on caffeine or soda to get you going, and have a hard time getting out of bed, this is a podcast episode that will give you so much hope, and know how to eat and supplement to give yourself a fighting chance on the road back to health and optimal function. www.body-buddies.com kristyjo@body-buddies.com

When it comes to Paleo vs. IIFYM vs. Slimfast vs. Weight Watchers, many people are left following an approach, but still not understanding what they're doing and why their body is or isn't changing. The Power Foods Lifestyle training and understanding of food will help you be able to view any diet or approach out there in a new light, recognizing WHY it's getting results (and what could very well be short-term results with long-term frustration when they plateau). When you're ready to understand science, you'll be ready to learn about the Power Foods Lifestyle approach to food. Tune into this FIERY and PASSIONATE episode by Kristy Jo and buckle up so you can take the heat. www.body-buddies.com

Most people WANT to change and do better. They want to feel confident in their bodies, full of energy, spirit, and not have to worry about disease or illness. However, there are so many obstacles to getting there, in spite of that desire.  Tune in as Kristy Jo talks through many Body Buddies' concerns as they posted on the Facebook page. Perhaps you have one of these same concerns and this is what you need to hear! www.body-buddies.com

Fat loss and weight loss are NOT difficult to achieve. Yet still, our country remains overweight! We of course have to have the desire to change, which many people do! But then they go about it the wrong way and run into problems of binging, over-restrictiveness, nutrient deiciencies, and metabolic adaptation. This podcast episode will open your eyes and help you think in a totally new way about the science of fat loss. It will teach you how to establish a maintainable caloric deficit through food and exercise, and how to be consistent enough to get results. The expectation and hiccups of weight loss are all exposed--you will emerge motivated and informed to make one last attempt--the real attempt--to lose the weight for good. www.body-buddies.com kristyjo@body-buddies.com

The supplement companies seem to pop out of the woodwork with new products, marketing, and spiffy-looking labels every day! How are you to see through the fog and know what you ACTUALLY should be taking, and avoid the common mistakes that many make? Tune into this podcast episode where Kristy Jo talks with Jake Taylor of 1st Phorm and gets his insights into the supplement industry. What are the basic supplements good for any person to use? What should you know about fat burners? How can you tell if you have a quality protein powder? How can you trust that a supplement company is reputable and delivers quality products?   www.1stphorm.com jtaylor@1stphorm.com www.body-buddies.com

Contest Prep (competing in bodybuilding competitions) is an endeavor many pursue with the emphasis on health these days. In order to guide those new to the hobby and even seasoned competitors, Kristy Jo joins with Frank Gigante, Natural Pro and co-owner of Natural Pro Fitness Coaching to discuss the journey. As Natural Bodybuilding Contest Prep coaches, Frank and Kristy support the under-discussed form of bodybuilding which employs no hormone blockers, testosterone boosters, cutting agents, or steroids. Tune in to this episode t o learn more about the healthy, lifestyle approach to contest prep. www.body-buddies.com www.naturalprofitnesscoaching.com

Busy moms of young children CAN make a lifestyle change and see their bodies tighten up. Tune into this inspiring podcast episode where I interview Elise Webb who made the change and offers helpful tips and strategies for other moms to do it too! www.body-buddies.com

If you have high cholesterol, this podcast episode is a must-listen! Learn what the basics of cholesterol are, and what you can begin doing today to make a difference. Medication is not always the answer as the behavior you have each day (your lifestyle) is the main contributor to your body's production of plaque in your arteries. Take control and educate yourself through this episode, and use the plethora of FREE resources given out in this episdoe. Be sure to share with others as you are learning these valuable concepts!  

Contest Prep is a hot topic these days as this trendy form of "fitness" adorns social media and gym talk. After some serious contemplation, I have decided to stop hiding in the shadows, and openly talk about why I compete in natural organizations, and why my team of competitors does not use any anabolic agents, testosterone boosters steroids, or cutting agents like Clenbuterol. Buckle up and enjoy the ride as I talk on this hot topic--a must-listen for all current competitors and those wishing to become competitors.  I'm not asking you to agree or align with my opinon. But I'm done keeping mine to myself. #TeamBodBeasts www.body-buddies.com

Protein Powder seems to be the hype these days. But what are all the different types of protein, and what's their benefit? What should you look for in a protein powder? How do you know you're getting a good deal? Tune into this podcast episode to listen as Kristy Jo talks through this, making protein powder easy to understand for athletes as well as weight loss and health-improvement candiddates. www.body-buddies.com

Which oils should you keep, and which should you toss? In this podcast episode, I will teach you about the best cooking oils for your health, and how to use healthy fats strategically in way that helps you improve your health, cholesterol, and your waistline!  Tune in today! www.body-buddies.com

If the busy go-go-go of everyday life has you feeling stressed out, tired, and like the life has been sucked out of you, you're like nearly every other adult in America! Taking time out for stepping away from it all--coming present to breathe and introspect--is critical for stress relief and finding peace within. Tune into this podcast episode where I interview John Cottrell, PhD at Centered City Yoga in Salt Lake City at the conclusion of my second-ever yoga class. Even if you never intend to go to a yoga class, learn some techniques you can apply every day to calm your life and find more purpose in the chaos of life. www.body-buddies.com Men's Yoga Clothing Living With Intention

Do you wonder how you should be training each muscle in your body? How many times per week? How many exercises? What about muscle imbalances? What if I don't have a lot of time? What if I want to REALLY shape my physique? Tune into this podcast episode and let me walk you through the process of body anallysis and planning to meet your goals! The only thing I don't do for you is make you go apply what you've learned ;) #TeamBodBeasts #BodyBuddies