Today we’ll talk about why in some cases gaining weight is normal. More specifically, we discuss the reverse diet. The Build Up Phase aka Reverse Diet is the process of gradual calorie increase in order to recover from long time under-eating which has caused not only a bunch of hormonal imbalances but also a fat … Read more
In today’s episode, I’m talking about why it may happen that you lose weight on the scale which is what you really wanted, but you don’t see much difference when you look in the mirror. Many women don’t realize it but when they say they want to lose weight, they actually want to have more … Read more
So many women are extremely scared to get on the scale. The number they see may make or break their day — and more often than not, it will break their day. Back in the day, I was very obsessed with the scale and there was not a single day when I didn’t step on … Read more
In today’s episode, I am doing a recap of my recent vacation and how I managed my food fitness and stress while I was traveling. I had some unexpected stressors coming up on this trip, so I ended up needing a lot more rest and moving a lot less than usual. At the end of … Read more
Welcome to episode number 11 of the Balanced Vibes podcast! Resources: Inspiring success stories: https://kerstenkimura.com/testimonials/ FREE 5 day course on BURNOUT recovery spectrum (you need this!!) https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/burnout-recovery-spectrum-later/ Work with me: https://kerstenkimura.com/work-with-me/ Simple Strength For Women: A Bodyweight Strength Training Program for Women After Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/simple-strength-for-women Is Your Metabolism Slow? FREE guide to faster … Read more
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Last summer, we were on a vacation and spent a few weeks with my friends and family who hadn’t seen me for some time. And then the question came, from one of my family members: “Are you pregnant or did you just gain weight??” Yeah, not the nicest question to ask. But sometimes people have … Read more
You gained weight. What do you make it mean? A lot of times we make weight gain mean something that it doesn’t need to mean at all. For example: 💥I’m weak. 💥I have no willpower to keep my calories low. 💥I lose my health if I gain weight. 💥I won’t be loved as much as … Read more
If you’re like, I would say, most women, you tend to compare yourself to others. We especially like to compare our bodies to other people’s bodies, and maybe also to our own bodies that maybe looked different in the past than it does now. But here’s the thing: If you compare yourself to others or even … Read more
I talk to women who think they should lose weight, almost every day. But have you considered that you actually may not need to lose weight? I get it, there are people who really would benefit from losing some weight, because it would make them healthier. Yes, I am aware that there are people who … Read more
Simple Strength For Women: Bodyweight Strength Program for Women is here! If you have, or have had hypothalamic amenorrhea, you may wonder if there’s ever a way to get back to working out without losing your period again. There is! I’m really excited about this new program, Simple Strength for Women, because you’ve been asking … Read more
I want to invite you to join my 5-Day Body Trust Challenge, that, as the name says, helps you to get started with trusting your body. I know it’s hard. It’s hard to let go of the scale, tape measure, “inspiring” people on social media you’re following (“inspiring”? or rather “depressing”?), it’s hard to not … Read more