A Journey To Better Podcast :: with Mildred B
Welcome to “Our Journey To Better’ Podcast where we come together and to learn tips and tricks of how to achieve better :: better focus, better energy, better mood, better well being, and a better you overall. Join us on our journey to better as we share our experiences, personal opinions and views. Our podcast will provide unique actionable tips to maintain optimal health & wellness and to live your best life. Also featuring valuable guests "the movers and shakers" in their space bringing a wealth of knowledge from various walks of life: including health, fitness, nutrition and business. Hope you find our podcast both enjoyable and helpful, as we journey together to better!
Episodes
EP54: 8 Reasons Why You Are Not Losing Weight
There could be several reasons why someone is not losing weight, despite their efforts to do so. It's important to remember that weight loss is a complex process influenced by various factors, and individual experiences may vary.
Keep these 8 factors in check and you'll be amazed at your progress.
- Inadequate Calorie Deficit
- Inaccurate Portion Control
- Lack of Consist...
Ep: 53 The Rise of the Mini Workout and Is It Effective?
If you were to stop and ask 100 people on the street if they felt like they were busy, overwhelmed, or over-scheduled, chances are, the vast majority would say “YES.
Are you pressed for time?
Can you just not find time to exercise?
Mini workouts are becoming the go-to choice for everyone from time-stretched professionals to busy working pa...
Do you struggle to drink enough water? ...That doesn’t mean you have to walk around thirsty.
There are plenty of other ways to hydrate beyond plain water.
Ep: 51 Why Do We Procrastinate?
When you think of procrastination, is laziness the first thing that comes to mind?
Why Do We Procrastinate, Really?
...do we lack the drive, is it a boring task… do we lack the skills? Sometimes we procrastinate because the task is just something we don’t want to do.
What's really going on when we procrastinate?
- Are we feeling overwhelmed?
- Do we feel incompete...
Ep 50: Why Dropping the "Perfect Diet" Mindset is Beneficial for Your Health!
Despite what mainstream diet culture leads us to believe, there’s no perfect diet. We’re all different — what works for one person won’t necessarily work for the next.
Ditch The Perfect Diet Mindset
Instead >> Adopt A Healthy Eating Mentality
By doing the following:
- Adding color to our diet
- Eating enough calories
- Balancin...
Ep 49: The Unknown Benefits of Gratitude
Feeling grateful isn’t just a self-help cliché.
The practice of gratitude actually produces countless benefits.
Gratitude is the gift that keeps on giving!
Let’s explore the transformative effects of this simple but powerful emotion:
G-R-A-T-I-T-U-D-E
The benefits of gratitude:
- Gratitude Has Positive Lasting Effects on the Brain
- Gratitude Boosts the Im...
Ep 48 - 23 Awesome Tips For A Successful 2023
- Stay Positive.
- Take a daily "Thank You Walk.
- Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants.
- Talk to yourself instead of listening to yourself.
- Post a sign that says "No Energy Vampires Allowed”.
- Be Positive.
- Make a difference and success will find you.
- Get more sleep.
- Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, on energy vampires, on issues of the past, on negative thoughts o...
Lasting change starts with small, sustainable habits, like sipping on water throughout the day, cooking more at home, and moving your body regularly.
Bottom line is: you’re still, only human, and it’s normal to slip up. Natural slip-ups happen on the quest to improve dietary habits and lose weight.
Here is the thing, on days you overe...
Ep 46 - 7 Outdated Myths About Exercising For Weight Loss
Weight loss is one of the top reasons why most of us start an exercise routine. Unfortunately, misconceptions about how to work out for weight loss are rampant
Ever heard the sayings: "Feel The Burn" or No Pain No Gain"
Hmmm.. I really wonder where those sayings came from?
Are they just outdated myths?
In today’s episode we...
Quick Tip: Ep 45 Are Goals Your Roadmap to Success?
Can you believe it... we've complete Q1 already! I can’t believe that we’re well underway in Q2 of the year!
✨As the saying goes ~Think it ~ Ink it ~ Do it ~ Review it ~ .
✨It’s time to kick into high gear or recalibrate but keep moving! .
✨The only way to succeed is by having clear and concise goals! MAke them realistc and time bound. Go...
Quick Tip: Ep 44 - Do Our Bodies Need Maintenance?
If you own a car, you know how important it is to take it into the shop for regularly scheduled tune-ups. Without that maintenance, the life of your car is dramatically reduced.
Would you skip a tire rotation, never replace the oil or check the breaks? Of course not!
So why don’t we ever perform any body maintenance?
Want to try my Busy Mum On-the-Go Fuel?
...
Enjoy nature and the great outdoors, you would be surprised as to what this does for you.
As simple as walking seems, I know walking is not simple for everyone. Walking has so many benefits its can improve our sleep, thinking, and learning, while reducing symptoms of anxiety.
Did you know some well known legends from history were walkers too?
In this episode we'll explore ways to walk with purpose, such as:
- Walk fo...
Everyone has a set amount of calories, or energy, they need to simply be alive. Consistently eating less than this can cause your metabolism to slow down.
If you’re trying to lose weight, for most of us it seems to make sense to cut as many calories from your diet as possible. Unfortunately, it’s possible to eat too little, which not only makes it harder to achieve a healthy weight
Here are some common signs you’...
Ep 41 - Benefits of Regular Exercise
The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. Everyone benefits from exercise, regardless of age, gender or physical ability.
Exercise and physical activity are great ways to feel better, boost your health and have fun
Check out these seven ways exercise can lead to a happier, healthier you.
- Exercise controls weight
- Exercise combats health ...
Ep 40 - Are There Foods That Reduce Belly Fat?
Are there really foods that help reduce belly fat? Is there really such a thing?
The good news is belly fat is one of the easiest types of fat to lose via regular movement and a healthy well-balanced diet.
YES! That is right ...it is the easiest to lose!
Incorporating:
- anti-inflammatory foods
- healthy fats along with
- gut-friendly foods
- resistan...
Ep 39 - Are You Being Kind To Yourself?
How are you coping during these uncharted times? Is stress taking over? Are you keeping a level head? Are you getting frantic? These are questions we need to be mindful of. But regardless of how we are managing, self-compassion can definitely make it easier to stay on top of your mental and physical health.
Here Are 8 Small Ways To Be Kind To Yourself:
- Spend time in natu...
Ep 38 - 10 Non-Diet Tips For Fat Loss
Incorporating the 10 tips below you can set yourself up for success for a lifetime
Losing weight and keeping it off long-term isn’t about a quick crash diet or detox — it requires creating lasting habits to lead a healthier lifestyle.
The key is lifestyle: It has to become part of who you are
Top 10 Non-Diet Tips For Fat Loss
- Find your WHY!
- Say goodbye to a pe...
Ep 37 - What Influences Who You Are?
Do our childhood experiences influence our outlook on life?
Does our past influene our fute?
Exploring the from childhood to adulthood and the road in between.
Let’s learn from my childhood experiences… what shaped me!
Are there sacrifices that you’ve made along the way as a mother?
What values am I instilling in my kids? What legacy am I leaving for my kids?
Ep 36 - How to Balance Your Food Groups
Eating a healthy diet can be difficult, tricky and confusing at times
The colorful Healthy Eating Plate helps people remember to:
- Eat a variety of healthy foods.
- Eat less of some foods and more of others.
The plate shows how to balance your food groups. There's a reason the other sections are smaller: You don't need as much from that group.
Ep 35 - Tips On How To Find Success This Year.
Success is tough no matter how you slice it... But you have to do the work.
Henry Ford once said that "failure was a chance to start again, but this time more intelligibly". If you want to succeed at things, then don’t give up. Stay persistent. Big goals are not easy to achieve. … they take time and they take massive amounts of energy. Small actions every single...
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