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Starting a family is both rewarding and challenging at the same time. This week, Michael and Adee are talking about creating a plan, setting expectations and negotiating responsibilities of parenthood in order to avoid unnecessary stress so that you can both enjoy your baby, and each other. What you’ll learn:16:50 - Lessons of parenthood19:20 - Freedom and space in the relationship30:00 - Setting up boundaries  We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode!

We sent out a survey to over 3,000 aspiring nutrition coaches about what stopped them from taking the leap to begin coaching clients. One of the most frequent questions we heard was: can you actually make money as a nutrition coach? In today’s episode, Adee and Michael will dispel myths about making money as an online nutrition coach. Adee launched Working Against Gravity six years ago, and now with 35 employees, she can assure you — it is absolutely possible to make this a sustainable career. Not only do they break down the actual math of how much money a nutrition coach can make per client and per year, but they offer actionable steps you can take today to inch toward your dream career without taking huge risks. Remember, the WAG Coach Certification offers a low-stakes way to find out whether you can see yourself working with nutrition coaching clients – you’ll practice creating programs and working with clients, and you’ll get feedback from a coach mentor. We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Topics:  03:54 – Online nutrition coaching is a newer, less clear career path 05:00 – Doesn’t have to be a huge risk to launch nutrition business 05:11 – Coaching taps into deep human desire to do meaningful work 06:23 – Making money doesn’t make you a ‘bad person’ or change identity 08:21 – Talking about the actual numbers – how WAG does it 09:25 – How much a coach would make with a conservative coaching rate 11:26 – How many clients? How much time does each client take?  13:48 – 3 ways to take ‘tip-toe’ toward launching your dream business 15:00 – Tip 1: Start with low stakes (go slow, explore the field) 17:58 – Coach a few people on the side to start (how Adee started before WAG)  19:04 – Michael’s experience leaving job for Brute Strength 20:16 – WAG Coach Cert allows you to practice working with clients 22:05 – Tip 2: Don’t focus on solving problems you don’t actually have 24:33 – Tip 3: Deliver value (be a good coach) and the money follows 26:42 – Build an iceberg by being ethical and providing a great service Links: Working Against Gravity Nutrition Coach Certification Tim Ferriss’ “Fear Setting” for mitigating your fears Working Against Gravity Business Program

This week Adee and Michael are answering another listener's question about overcoming the challenge of unwanted weight gain and learning how to take care of your body.  Be sure to tune in for more tips on nutrition, meditation, and mindset shifts that are sure to help you find what works best for you on your journey to looking better and feeling better. We love your questions so keep them coming!  What you’ll learn:08:20 - How range can still be good 12:33 - Mindset shifts16:30 - Meditation24:00 - Action steps to feel better We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode!

Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, or have been at it for some time, eventually we all hit the dreaded plateau. In today’s episode Adee and Michael are giving quick tips to help you break through the rough patches and get closer to your goals. Some of today's topics include lifestyle changes for long term success, identifying trends in your nutrition, and establishing good habits in both nutrition and exercise.  What you’ll learn:08:51 - Identifying a plateau10:10 - How to tell if someone is in a plateau 14:50 - What to do when someone is in a plateau20:16 - Changing up your fitness We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode!

As we get older it can become more and more difficult to build deep, meaningful friendships, but Michael and Adee believe people are craving that kind of connection more than ever. On today’s episode, they unpack some of their best tips for engaging in deep conversations with friends. Listen along to learn some questions you can ask and strategies you can use to take the lead in cultivating stronger friendships. What you’ll learn: 02:44 – Why depth matters 06:07 – Fostering a group conversation 08:58 – Being the leader 11:49 – Conversation starters 17:58 – Building trust We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

In our last episode, Adee and Michael were talking about building your own success map, and how to recognize positive patterns in your life - but what happens when nothing seems to work no matter how hard you try? In this episode, Adee and Michael are talking about a quick mindset shift that will help you get over plateaus and back on track. Whether it's nutrition, work, or exercise, you can use these tips to stay on top of your game. What you’ll learn: 04:30 - What saved you no longer serves you 09:30 - What to do when you hit a plateau  We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode!

Have you ever had one of those days where everything just clicks? You feel great, you’re excited about life, and you’re at the top of your game. What if it were possible to recreate more of those days? In today’s episode Adee and Michael are talking about building your own success, what you have to do to get back on track, and how recognizing positive habits can help you get through those hard times as fast as possible. What you’ll learn: 02:40 - Recognizing your positive and negative habits 07:00 - 3-steps to being your own guru We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode!

This week Adee and Michael are telling you the one thing that has made the greatest impact on them. And that’s the power of intention. Listen in as they discuss how living with intention has changed their lives and how they apply it in everything, from work and fitness to parenting and relationships. And in true Michael and Adee fashion they are leaving you with the steps you can take to be more intentional. Michael says this is the one thing that has had the biggest impact on his life and we can’t wait to see how living more intentionally moves you forward! Topics: 1:30 - Power of intention & Burning Man 4:50 - When you’re not intentional 5:50 - Difference between goal and intention 6:50 - Areas to apply the intention 7:41 - Examples of how Adee and Michael use intention 10:50 - Intentionally more feminine 12:52 - Intentionally self expressive 13:30 - How to be more intentional We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode!

Through many of our nutrition journeys, our focus is on decreasing calories and losing fat. But what happens when you hit a plateau and are already on low calories or when you reach your goals and are happy with your body composition? This is when reverse dieting comes into play. Reverse dieting is training your body to eat more while maintaining your weight, sounds pretty awesome right? In this episode, Adee and Micheal go over the reasons reverse dieting can be beneficial, who it’s for, how it works, and what steps you can take. So, if you have plateaued or reached your goals you’ll definitely want to listen in! Topics: 1:05 - Reasons reverse dieting can be beneficial for people 4:50 - Who is reverse dieting good for and when 7:20 - How does reverse dieting work? 10:25 - Reason reverse dieting works 13:30 - How much should you increase calories when reverse dieting? 15:30 - Why don’t we increase protein too much when reverse dieting 16:40 - What is NEAT? 19:00 - Action steps We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode!

Have you ever felt like you were working so hard with your nutrition but not making any progress? Adee and Micheal just may have a solution for you. In this episode, they talk about how when it comes to nutrition, your Swiss Army Knife is the ability to weigh, track and measure your food and hit a certain set of macros. While strict tracking doesn't have to be forever, learning how to do so for a period of time can help you understand the specific balance of foods your body needs to reach your goals. And once you nail being strict for a while, it’s much easier to be more lenient with your tracking later on. Listen in as they go through Adee’s personal experience with tracking, what you can learn from it, how to get started and resources to swap to intuitive eating. Topics: 2:50 - Are you a cook or a baker? (analogy) 7:00 - Why learning to be precise in your diet initially is beneficial 8:45 - Becoming a “chef”/ when you know enough to break the rules 10:30 - Adees journey when she first started tracking  11:10 - Her experience switching to more intuitive eating 13:00 - Getting off track then coming back to it 14:10 - Reasons to consider strict tracking for a period of time 16:05 - Swiss Army Knife of Nutrition 18:50 - How our world is designed to make losing weight difficult 21:45 - Resources for intuitive eating 22:00 - Steps and actions you can do to start tracking Links: Intuitive Eating = Nutritional Freedom How to Shift from Tracking to Intuitive Eating Macro Calculator Nutrition Guide Download   We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode!

Can you really lose weight while eating more? In some cases, yes. While it’s easy to believe that eating less will help you lose weight, Adee and Michael use this week’s WAG podcast to break down how this might actually work against you. With the science of metabolic adaptation to back them up, they explain how your body actually responds to eating too little. By the end of the episode, you’ll be able to recognize different scenarios where eating too little becomes an issue and will walk away equipped with four new action steps to take when this occurs. Timestamps 3:15 - Scenarios where you may need to eat more to lose weight 4:55 - Contributing factors 6:40 - What happens when you start increasing calories 7:30 - Finding the right macronutrient profile 8:30 - Are you inconsistent with your eating habits? 9:40 - Is too much restriction hurting you? 10:20 - Switching diets frequently 11:00 - Are you underreporting your food intake by accident? 13:00 - Four action steps you can take We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode!

In this week’s WAG Podcast, Renee Mahail joins Adee for a live coaching call to talk about her past attempts at macro-tracking, the pressure to be perfect, and how you can be in love with your current body and still want change. As an officer in the US Army, Renee is used to living an active lifestyle but admits she feels her nutrition is holding her back from her goals to be leaner. If you’ve ever struggled with the idea that you have to be perfect in your nutrition approach or wondered how WAG’s “flexible coaching” approach could help you achieve your goals, this episode is for you. Topics: 3:00 - How macro-tracking felt obsessive and intense in her past 5:20 - What are your goals for this call? 7:10 - Being an officer in the US Army 11:20 - Balancing body love without conflicting with your motivation to change 18:40 - Understanding nutrition is individual and releasing the “I should/shouldn’t” approach 26:00 - Every strength has a shadow side  32:00 - Why we should all take a child’s approach to trying new things  38:35 - How to combat social gathering pressure 46:00 - Assessing your community and environment  49:20 - The lead domino effect 53:30 - A simple accountability hack to get started   We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode!

In this episode of the WAG Podcast, WAG coach Brittany Werner joins Michael in a unique conversation about her life and experience living overseas, working in nutrition with children and bariatric clients, finding her home with WAG and now working mostly with working moms. As a mother of three, Brittany found her passion in working with other moms. She talks about the lessons she’s learned from these momma clients and her understanding that when you’re a caregiver you're giving everything to your kids. This has taught her that if you pull back a little and give a little more to yourself then you can give more to everyone. Brittany has had an incredibly interesting journey, giving her a unique perspective on different nutrition situations. Topics: 3:00 - Lessons brought back from the different cultures after traveling  6:00 - The hardest part about coming back to the states 9:00 - How did you get into nutrition? 10:40 - Finding WAG 14:30 - Experience working with WAG as a client 17:15 - How some views on nutrition changed after joining WAG 19:55 - Passion and lessons working with working moms. 26:00 - The best advice is simple 27:15 - What is nutrition? 28:15 - Other tips that are helpful for working moms 34:05 - Difference between coaching athletes and bariatric clients 39:00 - Should someone who has little to no healthy habits go straight move straight to tracking, weighing and measuring their food? 41:45 - Last piece of advice for listeners   We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode!

In this episode, Adee and Micheal Cazayoux answer YOUR questions! From is it realistic for the average person to get super lean to tips for emotional eaters. They dive into their views (sometimes different) on the questions listeners submitted. So if you’re wondering if you should undereat the day after overeating or how to stay motivated when you see progress, then you want to listen in on this episode with real questions and answers. Topics: 3:40 Are the super lean and ripped body goals really realistic? 10:10 If you go over your macros one day do you undereat the next day, why or why not? 13:35 What tips do you have for emotional eaters? 18:05 Can you ruin an entire week of hard work with one meal? 22:15 How do you stay motivated when you see progress but know it’s only one small step to your overall goal? We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir)  Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode!

This week we have one of our own joining us! Jayne Smith is not only a WAG coach but also a coach training assistant for the WAG Coach Certification, which is basically a digital mentor who guides students through the training. In this episode, Michael talks with Jayne about the different transitions she's been through in her life, going from a collegiate gymnast to retiring and gaining 30 pounds before finding CrossFit and competitive weightlifting. Jayne shares how each experience affected her personally and from a nutrition aspect. Jayne shares how some of the hardest transitions for her were the ones when she wasn’t working toward something competitive. She opens up to listeners and discusses the physical and mental challenges she went through during these times and, ultimately, how she found her passion and career as a WAG coach! You’ll gain a lot from her stories and inspirational journey. Topics: 4:45 Welcome Jayne 5:25 Starting Gymnastics at Age 6 11:20 Highlight of Her Career  13:00 How Her Experience as a Gymnast Shaped Her 15:30 Mindset and Experience Around Nutrition Early On 16:45 Relationship With Food in College 21:15 What it Was Like Mentally, to Gain 30 Pounds 22:45 Getting into CF and Weightlifting  25:15 Starting WAG Nutrition Coaching 27:05 Biggest Lesson When Finding WAG 29:00 Journey to Becoming a Coach 35:30 Transitioning Out of and Back into Competitive Weightlifting 40:00 Life Without Sport as a Priority 43:00 Trouble Finding Balance With Nutrition & Intuitive Eating 50:15 One Piece of Advice for Listeners We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode!

Let’s talk about accountability. We all know it’s a powerful tool. It can come in many forms: a coach, a group, a mentor, an accountabili-buddy. At WAG, we have a “nutrition pyramid”, and the bottom of the pyramid (i.e. the most important part) is consistency. Accountability is critical in helping us remain consistent. If we know we have to check in with someone on a regular basis, our focus and performance will improve. In our latest episode of the podcast, Adee and Michael explain why accountability is so critical for achieving your goals (including the psychology behind it). They also outline action steps you can take today to find sources of accountability. Are you curious about what it might be like to be a nutrition coach? Then you’ll be very interested in 3 upcoming live webinars hosted by Adee & Michael!  Each webinar will be packed with valuable information about nutrition coaching and how to create the career of your dreams. Check out the topics:  Webinar 1 – October 1st at 4 PM CST Topic: The Surprising Competitive Advantages of Great Coaches We’ll discuss: The set of values that set world class coaches apart from everyone else WAG's top core values and the exact strategies we use to back them up How to identify your own core values as a coach Answering your questions about the WAG Coach Certification Webinar 2 – October 5th at 4 PM CST Topic: Why joining the digital workforce is one of the biggest opportunities in the world right now We’ll discuss: The 3 human drivers in career: Autonomy, Purpose and Mastery How to design a life of freedom Why current world events make now the most important time in history to work online Answering your questions about the WAG Coach Certification Webinar 3 – October 7th at 4 PM CST Topic: All the details about the WAG Coach Certification Program We’ll discuss: The content of the certification (including the nutrition science, behavioral psychology, and more) What makes this certification different from others How we help students prepare to launch their own coaching businesses You won’t want to miss these webinars! Make sure to add them to your calendar! We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode! Topics: 02:09 – Michael’s dream of doing solo podcasts & how accountability helped him 04:25 – Accountability ensures you’ll be consistent with nutrition  05:39 – Accountability gives you a space to reflect on your progress 06:45 – When you’re having a tough time, your source of accountability can boost you up 08:04 – Psychology behind why accountability is powerful (Hawthorne effect) 10:19 – How this info can help coaches 11:21 – Action steps to take  16:42 – Have a regular interval where you check in with your accountability source 18:30 – Add a group component to your accountability Links: The Hawthorne Effect

“You'll never sleep again.”  “Breastfeeding is so hard.”  “You’ll never have time for yourself again.” “You’re going to feel an instant connection with your baby.” These are just a few of the things other parents started telling Adee and Michael as soon as they found out they were expecting. But, rather than accepting them as they heard them, they chose to take an approach more suitable to their style and look into ways to make these parenting challenges, well, a little less challenging. Starting off with their baby in the NICU and the challenges of postpartum feelings weren’t easy. But, together, Adee and Michael found what worked for them and they’re sharing the lessons they learned in this week’s episode. From breastfeeding and sleep to when to let people come visit the baby (and how to let people help), you’ll gain a lot from this episode! Topics: 3:00 - Shai being in NICU 5:30 - Not feeling the connection Adee thought she would 6:15 - Postpartum feelings 7:30 - Breastfeeding 9:40 - Exercise nutrition and recovery 16:00 - Nutrition 17:55 - Sleep with a newborn 20:30 - Getting in a rhythm with each other  26:30 - Dividing responsibilities  28:30 - How Adee deals with body changes 34:30 - How to navigate friends and family visiting 38:30 - Letting people know how they can help you  40:30 - Sex and intimacy postpartum 45:05 - Biggest lessons so far We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode!

Every pregnancy is different and there will always be things that happen that are out of your control. However, there are some things that you can control or at least work toward to have an easier pregnancy. In this episode of the WAG podcast, Adee and Micheal talk about their expectations versus the reality of how the pregnancy went and strategies Adee used to help her have a better experience. From mindset and diet to how to search for answers, these new parents cover many topics on pregnancy and preparation for labor! Topics:  1:25 - How have things been easier for you? 2:30 - Micheals’s expectations for pregnancy 4:15 - Adee’s expectations for pregnancy 5:40 - How and why Adee has had an easy pregnancy 7:45 - Tips for making pregnancy easier  8:30 - Pubic symphysis disorder 13:30 - Attitude and pregnancy mindset 17:30 - Exercise and nutrition 21:00 - The relationship piece We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode!

Our latest episode is a recording of a live coaching call Adee had with Kalea Leverette. Kalea is an actor, singer, dancer and has a background in pageants. Over the years, she’s followed some very restrictive fitness and nutrition regimens. For example, she’d cut out entire food groups (mainly, carbs) and exercise for multiple hours per day. She paid for personal trainers who gave her lists of foods she could (and could not) eat. Kalea plans to move to New York City to perform on broadway. She knows her body needs to be strong and fit to handle three-hour-long performances eight or more times per week. So, she reached out to Adee seeking strategies for remaining disciplined in situations outside her control as well as ways to enjoy healthy eating. Kalea and Adee have a powerful conversation about topics including: What does “healthy eating” actually mean? Are some foods “good” and some “bad”? Ultra-restrictive diets usually work for us temporarily, but they may be unsustainable long-term (leaving us feeling deprived and rebellious). Hardcore, extreme ‘diets’ are not necessary to achieve results. The path might look different with a more moderate approach, but long-term success is absolutely possible. Taking small steps and aiming to simply be “better than yesterday” with nutrition can, over time, completely change your life. If you’ve tried restrictive diets in the past but are now ready to create a lifestyle you can sustain long-term, you’ll love this episode! We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode! Topics:  01:20 – Kalea’s goals for the coaching session 03:19 – Her background performing and pageants, plus diets she’s tried 08:10 – Previous restrictive diets Kalea followed *were* sometimes effective 09:35 – Challenges of living with her dad who has such different eating habits 11:22 – Kalea’s mindset around ‘good/healthy’ and ‘bad/unhealthy’ foods  15:20 – Healthy eating doesn’t have to feel restrictive 17:40 – Does one ‘unhealthy’ meal mean the day is ruined? 24:05 – Adee encouraging Kalea not to use the scale to measure success 31:14 – Is low-carb/no-carb better than having carbs?

Do you find yourself dreading the holiday season, travel or social events because you worry they’ll throw off your nutrition plan? If so, you’ll love our latest episode of the podcast where Adee and Michael discuss their favorite strategy for remaining disciplined while facing challenging situations. Not only does Adee use this strategy herself, she also teaches it to all of her clients (including elite athletes like Brooke Wells). It helps them — and will help you! — walk away from these situations feeling proud (rather than feeling bloated, guilty and disappointed). If you struggle with staying disciplined while traveling, during the holidays or while attending social events, you won’t want to miss this episode! We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode! Topics:  02:19 – Adee tells personal story of how *not* to handle the holiday season 04:57 – Unrealistic to expect we’ll enter challenging situations maintaining usual habits 06:10 – The ‘upgraded’ way of approaching challenging events 09:06 – Defining success ahead of time (choose 1-2 things) 11:12 – Brooke Wells’ story of success during the holidays  14:09 – How to make this strategy work for you  17:48 – Sammy Moniz’s story of success while traveling