Most women overcomplicate weight loss during menopause. This episode is your reminder that the most powerful changes are often the simplest. I’m sharing the story of my neighbor who lost 20 pounds through menopause without extreme diets, hours of cardio, or expensive supplements—just two smart, consistent habits that worked with her hormonal shifts instead of against them.

If you’ve been spinning your wheels with cardio, restrictive eating, or inconsistent habits, this episode will help you get back to the basics that actually move the needle.

Who Should Listen:
Women in perimenopause or menopause who want sustainable weight loss, more energy, and a toned, strong body without extreme restriction or exhausting workout schedules.

Resources & Links:
🎯 Take the free Fix Your Fat Loss Quiz to find out what’s really keeping you stuck and how to move forward.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, like you know what to do but still can’t seem to follow through, this episode is your reset button. I’m sharing a 5-minute mindset exercise that has completely transformed the lives of my clients—and I don’t say that lightly. This isn’t about motivation or willpower. It’s about identity. And when you shift how you see yourself, your habits follow.

One of my clients did this and immediately made a bold decision she’d been avoiding. Why? Because she finally stopped waiting to feel empowered and started acting like the woman she’s becoming.

In this episode, I walk you through the exact journaling prompt, explain the behavior science behind why this works so well, and show you why sustainable weight loss starts with who you believe you are, not just what you do.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why your current habits are tied to your current self-image
• How to reconnect with the woman you’re becoming
• The psychology behind identity-based change
• Journaling prompts to help you gain immediate emotional clarity
• A powerful story from one of my clients who did this and took life-changing action

Who Should Listen:

This episode is for the woman who:

• Has been stuck in a cycle of starting over
• Feels disconnected from herself and what she wants
• Wants to feel in control again, without going to extremes
• Is done waiting for the “perfect time” to change
• Craves more confidence, clarity, and consistency on her journey

Call to Action:

If this episode speaks to you, I want to hear from you. Send me a message and let me know how the exercise landed for you. You don’t have to share every detail! Just let me know what shifted.

And if you’re ready to take this kind of work deeper, I currently have 1–2 spots open in my 1:1 coaching program. Let’s make this next chapter your strongest one yet.

👉 Apply for Coaching Here
📲 Message me on Instagram or Facebook
📩 Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com

If you’ve ever said, “I know what to do, I’m just not doing it,” this episode is going to hit hard. In today’s episode of The Mindset Diet, I unpack a powerful psychological trap called the GI Joe Fallacy: the idea that knowing is “half the battle.”

Spoiler alert: it’s not.

You’ll learn why simply collecting more information (another guide, podcast, or challenge) isn’t helping you make progress, and what to focus on instead. I walk you through relatable real-life examples, the science behind why your brain defaults to comfort, and four specific ways to turn your knowledge into consistent action.

If you’ve been spinning your wheels despite “doing everything right,” this episode will give you the reality check—and the roadmap—you need.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What the GI Joe Fallacy is and how it’s keeping you stuck
• Why smart, driven women keep chasing information but still don’t see results
• The real reason you spiral into all-or-nothing thinking
• Why willpower and memory are not reliable tools for behavior change
• Four practical ways to turn what you know into what you actually do

This episode is for you if:

• You feel like you’ve “tried everything” but still aren’t seeing results
• You’re tired of starting strong and falling off track
• You want a no-BS explanation for why your knowledge hasn’t translated to progress
• You’re ready to take action, not just collect more tips

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
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You’re eating clean. You’re working out. You’re tracking (most of the time). And still… the scale won’t budge. So naturally, you start wondering if your metabolism is broken or if your body is just “resistant” to weight loss.

In this episode, I break down the real reasons why your deficit might not be working, even though it looks good on paper. These are the blind spots that sabotage so many women on their fat loss journey, especially if they’ve been dieting for years and feel like they’re doing “everything right.”

You'll learn:

• Why being in a deficit for part of the week isn’t enough
• The sneaky calories that are flying under your radar
• How lack of sleep and high stress stall your progress
• Why your workouts aren’t burning as much as you think
• How protein and fiber help you stay in a deficit without being miserable

Plus, I’ll walk you through practical steps to troubleshoot your own plan so you can finally start seeing results.

💡 Who Should Listen:

This episode is perfect for women ages 30–55 who:

• Are frustrated that they’re not losing weight despite “doing everything right”
• Struggle with weekend overeating, inconsistent tracking, or high stress
• Feel like their metabolism is broken
• Want a clear breakdown of how to actually create and stay in a calorie deficit
• Are ready to stop guessing and start seeing real progress

🛠️ Resources & Links:

• 🎯 Take the Fix Your Fat Loss Quiz to uncover what's actually holding you back and get personalized action steps
• 💬 DM me the word "deficit" on Instagram or Facebook for help troubleshooting your specific situation
• 📧 Or email me at iman@builtbybalancefitness.com

If you’ve ever skipped a workout because your back hurt...
Or told yourself you “just have a bad knee”…
Or felt like your body is falling apart after 35...

This episode is for you.

Dr. Brandon Parker is a chiropractor and strength coach who’s changing the conversation around pain, posture, and movement. In this episode, he breaks down what’s actually going on when you experience pain, and how to work with your body instead of against it.

We cover:

• What causes sciatica, and what actually helps it get better
• Why plantar fasciitis is so tricky to treat (and what finally works)
• The real reason your back hurts—and how to fix it
• Why posture isn’t the villain (and what to focus on instead)
• Whether or not squats and deadlifts are “bad for your back”
• How stress, sleep, and inflammation affect pain
• Simple mobility tips anyone can use, even at your desk

This one’s packed with practical, empowering advice to help you move better, feel better, and stop being afraid of your own body.

Who Should Listen:

• Women over 30 who want to exercise consistently but keep getting sidelined by pain
• Desk workers who feel stiff, tight, or like their posture is “trash”
• Anyone struggling with chronic issues like sciatica, plantar fasciitis, or general back pain
• Anyone who’s ever been told to stop squatting, stop deadlifting, or stop moving

📲 Connect with Dr. Parker:

Instagram: @dr.brandon.parker
Mention this podcast episode if you have follow-up questions—he’s happy to help!

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
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In this episode of The Mindset Diet, I sit down with Coach Brian Parana—a seasoned nutrition coach and father of four who has traveled to all 50 states and multiple continents—to talk about how to stay on track with your health goals while traveling or celebrating holidays.

With over 20 years of coaching experience, Brian knows exactly how to balance real life with real results. Together, we explore:

• Whether fat loss while traveling is realistic—or if maintenance is the smarter move
• How to set expectations so you stop feeling disappointed or defeated post-trip
• Strategic ways to enjoy indulgent foods without throwing your progress out the window
• His personal non-negotiables when traveling with his family
• How to build movement into vacation without stressing about missing the gym
• What to order at restaurants when you're trying to stay on track
• And why confidence comes from doing what you said you’d do

If you’ve ever felt like your vacations or holiday weekends derail your entire routine, this episode will give you a fresh, empowering perspective, plus tangible strategies to move forward with confidence.

💡 Who Should Listen:

This episode is for the woman who’s:

• Tired of “starting over” every time she goes out of town
• Trying to lose 20–30 lbs but feels like travel always throws her off
• Struggling to find the balance between enjoying life and reaching her goals
• Done with all-or-nothing dieting and wants sustainable progress

Connect with Brian

• Instagram
• thecalltorise.com

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
• Facebook
• Instagram

In this raw and honest episode of The Mindset Diet, I sit down with Sarah Krieger—coach, speaker, and the unapologetic voice behind Consistency Over Perfection Fitness. Sarah brings the heat as we dive deep into what’s really keeping women stuck on their weight loss journey, especially those who feel like they’re doing everything right… but still not seeing results.

We talk about:

• Why the basics are non-negotiable for fat loss (and what they actually are)
• How Sarah lost 80 pounds and kept it off without extremes or fads
• The emotional weight that so many women carry—and how it impacts their body
• What it actually means to earn the right to explore hormones, gut health, and medications like GLP-1s
• Real talk on intimacy, self-sabotage, and the protective role weight can play after trauma
• How to stop quitting every time things get hard, and how to build true consistency even in chaos
• Actionable tools to help you manage stress and regulate your nervous system

This episode is vulnerable, powerful, and packed with truths every woman needs to hear, especially if you feel like you’ve tried everything.

Who should listen:
If you’ve been saying “It must be my hormones,” but haven’t mastered your sleep, stress, water, protein, fiber, or movement... this is your wake-up call. Whether you’re a mom, busy professional, or someone who’s tired of quitting, this episode will help you reconnect with what really works.

Connect with Sarah:

• Instagram
• Listen to The Fat Loss Basics podcast

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
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If you feel like your body is working against you—like what used to work for weight loss no longer does—this episode is for you. I’m breaking down what’s actually happening to your hormones after age 35, the most common mistakes women make that make it worse, and five evidence-based ways to naturally support your body so fat loss becomes possible again. No detoxes. No gimmicks. Just straight-up science and sustainable habits that actually work.

This is one of the most valuable episodes I’ve ever recorded, especially if you’re a high-achieving woman who feels stuck and frustrated in your own body. You’ll walk away understanding exactly how to support your hormones and what to do this week to start feeling like yourself again.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• The 5 key hormonal shifts women experience after 35 (and how they affect fat loss)
• The 4 biggest mistakes sabotaging your hormone health
• How to eat, train, and recover in a way that supports your metabolism
• Why overdoing cardio and skipping meals backfires
• Five science-backed ways to naturally balance your hormones starting now
• Simple action steps to finally stop spinning your wheels and start seeing results

🎯 Who Should Listen:

• Women ages 35–55 who feel like their body isn’t responding to diet or exercise anymore
• High achievers who are disciplined in every area except their weight
• Women frustrated by unexplained weight gain, low energy, or cravings
• Anyone tired of jumping from plan to plan and wants a real, sustainable solution

📥 Free Hormone-Balancing Checklist:

Want a quick reference guide with all five hormone-supporting habits from this episode?
Download your Hormone-Supporting Habits Checklist now.
💬 Just send me the word “HORMONES” on Facebook and I’ll send it your way!

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
• Facebook
• Instagram