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Many of us have started a fat loss program feeling extremely excited. The first 2-3 weeks go well, but then things get harder, and little by little, your motivation starts to fade. Around month 2-3 you’re “off track” completely, and after a short break, you’re looking for that next program to hop on. If this […] The post Why Is It So Hard To Stick With A Fat Loss Program? – Balanced Vibes Ep235 appeared first on Urban Jane.

Are you new to the gym and not sure what the proper gym etiquette looks like? Make sure that you know what to do and what not to do at the gym! In this episode, I’m sharing with you 13 written and unwritten rules we should all be aware of when working out at the […] The post Gym Etiquette – Some Written and Unwritten Gym Rules – Balanced Vibes Ep234 appeared first on Urban Jane.

Today’s episode is a little bit personal one, but I think it’s going to be fun to listen as I’m quite sure that you resonate with at least some of the points. In my early 20s, the entire focus of my life seemed to be on getting smaller and lighter. There was a lot of […] The post Fitness & Life Truths I Wish I Had Known 15 Years Ago – Balanced Vibes Ep233 appeared first on Urban Jane.

A good fat loss program can change your life forever, in a positive way! You get fitter, stronger, leaner and your health improves. You learn habits that stick with you for lifetime. A bad fat loss program, which are far more common than the good ones, can ruin your life for several months. You may […] The post 5 Questions To Ask Before Starting a Fat Loss Program – Balanced Vibes Ep232 appeared first on Urban Jane.

I see this a lot: Women have been given a macro and calorie goal, and now they’ve been eating this for for already 2 years. It’s the same 1600-1650 calories, there has been no diet breaks, no periods of eating more… As a result, they get STUCK in their weight loss journey. What worked so […] The post Why You Need To Change Your Macros Once In A While – Balanced Vibes Ep231 appeared first on Urban Jane.

A few episodes ago, in episode 227, we talked about if you are actually ready for fat loss. You can find this episode here: https://youtu.be/paP2QPEv_g0 In today’s episode, we’re taking a step further and talk about one very specific thing that I want everyone to do before starting a calorie deficit. When I first started […] The post The One Thing You Need to Do Before Starting Fat Loss – Balanced Vibes Ep230 appeared first on Urban Jane.

This morning, I got a question from one of my followers: What macros do you follow and how do you maintain your weight? Actually, when I’m at maintenance, I don’t track my food regularly. I have learned how to maintain my weight intuitively. That’s possible because I have done a lot of tracking, learned what […] The post How I Maintain My Body Weight Effortlessly – Balanced Vibes Ep229 appeared first on Urban Jane.

You have probably head that it’s a good thing to have strong, healthy, solid metabolism. But what does it mean? What does it look like and feel like? In today’s episode, you’ll learn what are the 12 signs of a healthy and strong metabolism. Castor oil pack that I mentioned in this episode (affiliate link): […] The post 12 Signs Of A Healthy Metabolism – Balanced Vibes Ep228 appeared first on Urban Jane.

Losing body fat and bodyweight is the #1 aesthetic goal that women have. They want to jump head first into fat loss, and get results immediately. This is why crash diets are so popular. But the reality is that many women are already so over-dieted that their metabolism and hormones are simply not in a […] The post You Have To Earn The Right To Go Into a Calorie Deficit – Balanced Vibes Ep227 appeared first on Urban Jane.

Have you ever thought about the fact that you might just be too stressed out to get results? Perhaps your nervous system is constantly on high alert, and your body is not feeling safe enough to lose fat, or healed enough to grow muscle? The state of your nervous system can have a strong impact […] The post Your Nervous System — The Secret Reason Why You Have Been Stuck! – Balanced Vibes Ep226 appeared first on Urban Jane.

Win 3 weeks of FREE coaching with me! To apply, send me an email at kerstenkimura@gmail.com and write just one word in the message: APPLICATION. I will send you the application form. Applications are open until Sunday, April 9th 2023 and the winner will be announced on Monday, April 10th. Good luck! I hope that […] The post 4 Things To Do To Get More Out Of Your Strength Training Workouts – Balanced Vibes Ep225 appeared first on Urban Jane.

Win 3 weeks of FREE coaching with me! To apply, send me an email at kerstenkimura@gmail.com and write just one word in the message: APPLICATION. I will send you the application form. Applications are open until Sunday, April 9th,2023 and the winner will be announced on Monday, April 10th. Good luck! There are people who […] The post 2 Types Of People Who Will Always FAIL To Get Results: Don’t Be One Of Them! – Balanced Vibes Ep224 appeared first on Urban Jane.

Recently I asked in one of the Facebook communities, what is the worst piece of weight loss advice that the women in the group had ever gotten. It ended up being a very popular post because obviously, many women want to lose weight and most have done several diets in their lives. In today’s episode […] The post 13 Bad Weight Loss Ideas That You Should Not Follow – Balanced Vibes Ep223 appeared first on Urban Jane.

You have probably heard the word cortisol and may even know that it’s one of the stress hormones. This hormone helps us in a stressful situation, by keeping us alert and helping us to escape a situation if needed. But if cortisol is often elevated, it also encourages body fat gain. What many women who […] The post Cortisol and Body Composition In Perimenopause and Menopause – Balanced Vibes Ep222 appeared first on Urban Jane.

Many people say: “I want to lose weight”, without realizing that what they really want, is to look better and that means, losing body fat. Weight loss means that we want the scale weight down no matter how, even if it means losing muscle mass or simply water weight, which often happens on a low […] The post Weight Loss vs Fat Loss and the “Skinny Fat” Look – Balanced Vibes Ep221 appeared first on Urban Jane.

Welcome to join my Facebook group called Fit and Fueled, where this week is dedicated to hormonal health in menopause and perimenopause! I’m going live in the group every day, some days even twice a day, and cover the following topics: – How to Manage Cortisol Levels In (Peri)Menopause and Why It Matters – Low […] The post How To Improve Your Blood Sugar Levels and Insulin Sensitivity – Balanced Vibes Ep220 appeared first on Urban Jane.

Taking weight loss/fat loss advice from your doctor can be a really bad idea. Lately I have heard from different conversations and Facebook groups what recommendations women have received from their doctors, and most of the time, the advice is very bad. Note, I’m sure that there are some doctors who know how to help […] The post Why You Shouldn’t Take Fat Loss Advice From Your Doctor – Balanced Vibes Ep219 appeared first on Urban Jane.

In today’s episode you’re going to learn how to choose right weights for your exercises. Most women tend to under estimate how much they can lift, so they always stay on the lighter side and never make the gains they could. On the flip side, although this is more rare, is pushing yourself to the […] The post How To Choose Right Weights For Your Exercises – Balanced Vibes Ep218 appeared first on Urban Jane.

This episode is about accepting yourself and not obsessing over being “perfect”! Make no mistake, this is not to promote the unhealthy body positivity movement that says that we should never even try to attempt to change our bodies. It’s not to tell that our weight doesn’t impact our health. It is not to tell […] The post Normalize Your “Flaws” – Balanced Vibes Ep217 appeared first on Urban Jane.

How do low carb diets, intermittent fasting and muscle building go together? More often than not, they don’t. There are many diets that encourage low carb eating and intermittent fasting but based on my experience, these diets are not ideal for muscle building at all. This is especially true for women who are still getting […] The post Low Carb Diets, Intermittent Fasting and Muscle Building – Balanced Vibes Ep216 appeared first on Urban Jane.