In this week's episode of Leave Your Excuses After The Beep we are asking you a few questions and giving you some perspectives to consider.  Have you ever considered that you aren't seeing changes or results because you do not really know what it is that you want?!We are quick to identify the things that we don't want in our lives but what happens when we have to explain what we want more of?  Most of us struggle to consider what it is that we actually want MORE of.  As we break down different ways to implement this reflection into your personal physical health, mental health, relationships, finances, budget, among others.  We ask you to take a few minutes as you listen in this week to ponder the questions that we are asking of you. The book that Kitty references in today's episode is Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap.  Let us know what you think if you check out Tori's work!

Another week, another episode of Leave Your Excuses After The Beep!  We are breaking down the weather...if that is even possible!  After a week of intermittent severe weather here in the Midwest, we've come to the conclusion that we will not let the weather get us down!  Have you noticed how your mood changes based on the weather outside.  If it's cloudy, rainy and cold you tend to be more mopey, dreary, sad or maybe lonely.  If it's warm, the sun shining and a nice breezy day it seems like nothing can shake you.  Am I the only one who feels this way?!  I can't be!!So how the heck are we going to address how unpredictable the weather is?!  We are going to go back to the basics...what do we have control over...our response to the weather is the only thing we can control.  We can plan accordingly, we can have a backup plan, we can look at the forecast and mentally prepare for what is coming! It really has nothing to do with the weather and everything to do with how we react to it! Let us know your thoughts...how do you respond to the weather?!

This week we are discussing the latest buzz phrase, "mindful eating".   What the heck does it mean and what benefit does it bring us on our health journey. Are you frequently eating on the go, rarely sitting down at a table without an electronic device nearby to distract you?  Are you constantly multitasking, trying to do many things at once while grabbing a snack or a meal?  There are many ways that we can drift from our present surroundings.  Taking the time and creating a practice of focusing on what you are consuming at the time you are consuming it is what we find to be "mindful eating".  Take a listen and weigh in with your thoughts about what it means to you!

This week we are back on the movement train! How can we meet you where you are at the level of activity that you are willing to perform?  By promoting walking!  Walking is simple, it is free, it is available everywhere, it is low impact, it is controlled by you, and it is a great way to get your body moving each and every day!Research is identifying "sitting" as the next disease that is more detrimental than daily smoking.  Even when we are exercising 30 minutes per day, it's not enough to keep our bodies in physical shape.  We have become so sedentary in every other aspect of our lives, that we can't make up for it by simply exercising for 30 or even 60 minutes per day.  We have to move our bodies throughout the day. Listen in as we discuss how to make the most of our movement and make those steps count!Remember to like, share, subscribe to get our weekly updated episodes!Always finding excuses for you,Kitty & Kyla

This week's episode covers a few aspects that we have experienced in raising our children.  We are not experts in parenting, but rather, feel like most days are spent faking it until we make it.  Just hoping that we somehow manage to raise respectful, loving, caring, kind children who bring something positive to the world. So for starters, when kids say things without a filter, this just might be a direct reflection of something they have heard from you...eek!  If you talk down about your body, they will likely feel that it is completely normal to also talk down about their bodies.  When in reality the last thing we want our children to hear is us talking about how fat our stomach is, how this roll or squishy area is something that we don't like about ourselves.  How about changing the script to words of empowerment and confidence?There is enough hate and bullying outside of our homes in schools, at playgrounds, on sports teams, etc, we don't need to expose our kids to our bullying of ourselves!!  Be kind to yourself and show this same kindness to your children when they are experiencing things that make them question their strengths and highlight their weaknesses.  Of course, this wouldn't be a parenting episode if we didn't' mention how much our children are convinced that we don't' allow them to have sugar.  Let's just say that our kids are not sheltered or deprived of sugar, they are simply educated and frequently reminded that the quality of fuel that we are putting into our bodies is what makes our bodies and minds perform well for us.  If we want to be healthy, happy, strong, fast, powerful, etc. then we need to fuel with fruits, veggies, protein, grains, etc...not sugar. If it were up to our kids, sugar would be its own food group. That was a lot of information, but we hope that you found this insightful on how our parenting directly correlates to the health of our families!

Welcome back to another riveting episode of Leave Your EXCUSES After The Beep with Kitty & Kyla.We are thrilled to be attacking all things negative today!  What does that even mean?The topic of negative thoughts is not a new one.  We have discussed this at length on a few previous episodes but today we want to focus more on the specific component of how we are able to affect our input to create the output we desire. What in the world are we talking about?!Let's face it, we have control over very little in our life.  We have control over the surroundings that we put ourselves in and we can control our response to those surroundings.  That's about it.  So when we want to create a positive outcome, we have to have a positive input to start with.   This is where a lot of us get tripped up.  We are so hung up on the fear of the negative, that it becomes what we focus on.  We have to start taking control and responsibility for how we are showing up in the world.  Who are we hanging out with?  How are we showing up at work, at home, behind closed doors, in public, etc?  We are not here to tell you that you have to fake it and pretend that life is all butterflies and rainbows.  But if you don't at least make a conscious effort to find the positive or at least consider the positive you will forever be sucked into the negative cycle. Find this epsisode helpful or relatable?!  Share it with a friend.  Send this link to a friend.  Subscribe/follow/like on your podcast player of choice to keep informed of our weekly epsidode drops.  And as always, if you have an excuse that you'd like us to break down, reach out on social media!Kitty ClementsKyla McComas

Leave Your EXCUSES After The Beep...This week we are touching on a few topics that are hard to stomach because we are currently living out these excuses!Procrastination is a choice.  No one wants to hear that.  But the things we choose to do or avoid is a choice.  If we choose to avoid, we have to then face the consequences if this is something that we really do need to address. But why are we choosing to avoid something...is it because of the thoughts we have about the possible outcome of doing or not doing said thing?  Or are we not equipped to deal with it either physically or emotionally?  Listen in if this sounds like something you could use a little guidance on!If you haven't already, hit the subscribe/like/follow button to be notified when new episodes are available!

We're back for another episode of Leave Your Excuses After The Beep with Kitty & Kyla.  Be sure to follow and subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get updates on when our new episodes go live each week!  Share this with a friend who might be interested in the topic as well!! This week we are conversing about the mindset around food addictions.  We are not licensed professionals in the realm of food addictions, we have however dealt with this on our own at different times in our lives.  We are sharing our insight and perspectives on how something as readily available as food, can be addictive.  Food addiction is HARD to work through as it is an addiction that, unlike other addictions, typically doesn't have an illegal component to it (Ie. alcohol can lead to drunk driving, gambling can lead to financial destruction, drugs are illegal, etc.).This might be a touchy subject, but one that we feel some level of awareness can be beneficial for everyone. Let us know your thoughts, have you struggled with food addictions at some point in your life?

Hey friends!  We're back for another round of Leave Your EXCUSES After The Beep!This week we are diving into thoughts about negativity.  Why is it so easy for us to identify all of the negativity in our lives?! Is there something wrong with us?!The quick answer is, NO! There is nothing wrong with you if you are quick to realize the negativity around you, you are simply HUMAN!!We're sharing tips on how you can become more aware of the positivity in your world and less aware of the negativity.   Actively seeking out the positive aspects of your day, finding solutions to combat the negativity, find an outsider who can objectively look at the situation and offer a different perspective, these are just a few of the ideas that we discuss in this week's podcast.So, are you guilty of gravitating toward the negative?  Will you make a conscious effort to make a change?!

Super conventional title for this week's episode ;)! We are bringing in some testosterone this week with our guest, David Bush!  David has years of experience as a health, business and extraordinary life coach.  He joins us today to share some insight into his personal health journey that began over 15 years ago and what that has looked like over the years.   David, like most of us, has had ups and downs along the way and has tagged a phrase that has struck a chord with coaches and clients alike.  Have you ever suffered from a case of the 'screw-it's'?  When you know what you should do, what you could do, what you would have done before, but life throws you enough curveballs that you get behind in the count and you just throw in the towel and take yourself out of the game.    We've all been there!  We'll share some insight on how you can identify when you are falling into this mindset trap and how you can prevent yourself from succumbing to the dreaded case of the 'screw-it's'! David is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach and consultant to clients and health professionals across the nation.   We mention of few of his works in the episode and we promised we would link them here!     WANT TO LIVE AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE? Check out David's Book and Daily Planner:https://theextraordinarylife.com/extraordinary-life-book-and-planner/

Season 2 is starting off with a bang as we invite our friend, Gina Schmidt David onto the podcast to share some insight and relate to this week's topic all about overthinking!We touch base on a few areas of overthinking from our health habits, parenting strategies, how to optimize the time that we have, we'll even throw in a few healthy sleep ideas for you this week!  The morale of this week's episode is that we can find a million things to overthink and we're sure you can to.  It doesn't mean that anything is wrong with you...you are simply a human being!  Are you guilty of overthinking?!  Share this with someone who is guilty of overthinking!P.S. Hit subscribe to be alerted when new episodes are released!

Season 2 is here and in full swing!  This week we might be making some waves with our topic.  We are talking about the negative stigma that some influencers are touting in regard to weight loss.  We are hearing that weight loss is bad, we should be focusing on being healthier, have healthier habits, building healthier mindsets, being more physically active, etc.  Now don't get me wrong, we completely AGREE that living a healthy lifestyle is way more than just losing weight...HOWEVER...most people cannot begin to wrap their head around all of those other healthy lifestyle habits when they are hung up on how overweight and miserable they are in their current state.  It's hard to mentally pull yourself out of a funk when you've possibly been there for years!  You need something to inspire and motivate you to do something that will rock your comfort cave and push your comfort limits.  This is where we believe that weight loss can be a very positive change and a launching pad for ongoing healthy living and lifestyle changes. Take a listen to this week's episode and let us know your thoughts!  You can search for our podcast "Leave Your Excuses After The Beep" on Spotify, Amazon music, Podcast Index, Pocket Casts, Deezer, & Player FMBe sure to subscribe to get notifications when new episodes are released!

Can you believe it's been ONE year since we hit record on our first episode of Leave Your Excuses After The Beep?!Listen in this week as we recap our most downloaded episodes and review some of the highlights of the topics we covered throughout the past year.  We'll reveal our top excuses and dive into why we feel these excuses will continue to resurface! Thank you for joining us on this journey!  We appreciate you!

Listen in this week as we breakdown our mindset and how we perceive our surrroundings can limit our progress.  Do you find yourself saying any of the following:"I can't do this...""I can't afford it...""I'll always be in debt...""It's never going to work...""I'm not strong enough...""What if I'm injured..."Our brains work to keep us safe.  If we fear something, we will be resistant to growth.It's okay to acknowledge that feeling of resistance, you can view that as a reason to stop moving forward or you can recognize that this is the area that you need to grow in.  The flea story that we reference..What is the fleas in the jar analogy?Even when the lid is removed, the fleas no longer try to jump out of the jar. Their thinking has created the 'lid' as the boundary, so has conditioned them to limit their jumping. ' The fleas in a jar story, whether true or not, is a helpful analogy for how we might sometimes place limits on our achievements.https://youtu.be/Dxq9WQWedRA?feature=shared

Hey Hey friends!!  It's EPISODE #50!!We've almost hit one year of coming to you with our weekly thoughts!!  We are celebrating this milestone with our latest conversation all about cravings.We've heard it, we've said it, we've experienced it, we're talking about our recent experience with cravings during our cut and ways that we've found to overcome cravings when they seem to hit the hardest!  If you've ever had cravings for sugar, alcohol, carbs, etc and would like some insight on how to push through, take a listen!

This week we are discussing American Heart Health Month and how we are using the month of Feb-YOU-ary to take control of your health!  Listen in as we discuss tips for making the most of your heart health from knowing your numbers, moving your body, avoid smoking, etc.  These strategies can seem simple but most adults are not aware of their current heart disease risk!  Be knowledgeable of your risk and make the changes NOW to prevent heart disease in your future.

Listen in this week as we give the excuses a break and offer our top 5-6 steps for living a healthier lifestyle.It really is simple...I know that sounds nuts!  It's simple but isn't necessarily "easy".  1. hydration2. protein3. sleep4. movement5. surroundings6. mindestThese 6 words sound simple, but we're not dumb, we know there is an iceberg under the surface!!  If you're looking for a quick breakdown...we are here for you! Take a listen...what resonates with you, what can you do today to help improve your health and livelihood?

Can you relate?!  You feel like you are doing everything right when it comes to your nutrition, you're drinking water, maybe you gave up soda, alcocohol, etc, you're eating a salad for lunch, keeping your snacking to a minimum but you're not seeing the results you are looking for.  Maybe the scale isn't moving, your clothes are fitting the same, you still feel bloating, your still tired/fatigued and you're ready to throw in the towel on this "health" thing.Do I have your attention yet?!  Listen to today's episode if you have felt or are feeling any of the above emotions.  We are talking all about tracking your nutritional intake and why this is extremely beneficial and dare I say, "essential to determining whether or not you really are doing 'everything right'!"The trackers that we mention in today's episode are MyFitnessPal and Cronometer.  (We are not sponsored by these app/companies and are solely sharing our personal experience with these apps. )So moral of today's story...stop lying to yourself, track what you are really consuming and take a non-judgmental look at where you could make some adjustments to create the results you are looking for!

Welcome back!!  This week we are sharing our experience with overcoming sickness and feeling rundown.  Tis the season of flu bugs, viruses and not feeling well.  We will all come down with something eventually and we're here to help you have a plan in place for how to allow yourself to rest but also stay on track with your health goals. As we've experienced setbacks in our own journey's after coming down with an illness, we know you likely have too.  It's easy to convince yourself that you need to rest and you'll pick back up with your healthy habits when "you're feeling better", but what happens when you're down and out for a few days or even a week? How do you bounce back from that?The key is to keep your habits front of mind, while being realistic about how you'll accomplish what you set out to do which might include adjusting your timeline but not throwing it out the window.  Listen in as we share what has worked for us!Share your best tips for overcoming your sickness excuses!!

In this week's episode we're breaking down the resolution curse...lol...do we have your attention yet?!The second Friday in January is known as National Quitter's Day, meaning most of the people who set a New Year Resolution will have quit working on their resolution before this day.  Is this you!?So, a few things to consider when looking at this date and what it means for you and your resolutions...did you set a resolution with a plan and belief that you were actually going to achieve it?  Did you set a resolution to go to the gym every day, but you only signed up for a one-week trial because you knew you wouldn't stick to it?  Did you make a plan to eat more veggies but never actually went to the grocery store to pick up options that you enjoy?  Did you tell someone that you were going to read more personal development books, but you never actually made a plan to get a library card, download an app to read electronically or purchase any actual hard copy books?You see, you can't blame your lack of follow through on your resolutions or label it with another excuse....you simply didn't make a plan or have the belief that you were actually going to go through with it.  You just need a plan and a little belief.  Most people don't know where to start with a plan and nobody can self-motivate.  Do yourself a favor and work with someone who can help you with a plan and offer some outside motivation to help you keep going.  Your resolutions are worth it, and most importantly YOU are WORTH it!We are sharing our tips on how to overcome this resolution cycle!  Listen in today!