If you feel like you’re doing everything right—tracking your food, working out, staying on track—but still not seeing results, stress might be the reason why. Most people think weight loss is just about calories and workouts, but chronic stress can sabotage your progress in ways you don’t even realize.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

• What stress actually is (and why not all stress is bad)
• The difference between acute stress and chronic stress (and why chronic stress is the real issue)
• How stress affects your hormones, metabolism, cravings, and weight loss results
• Why working out is NOT therapy and how overtraining can make things worse
• How ignoring stress management is holding you back from the results you want
• Simple stress management techniques that actually work (and don’t take hours out of your day)

Who Should Listen:

• Women who feel stuck in their weight loss journey despite doing “everything right”
• Anyone who struggles with emotional eating, cravings, or low energy
• Women who tend to overtrain and rely on exercise as their main stress relief
• Anyone who feels overwhelmed, burned out, or constantly on edge
• If you’ve ever said “I just need to be more disciplined,” but keep falling off track

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  Take the Results Accelerator Quiz to figure out why you're not losing weight and what to do about it.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
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Are you focusing on all the wrong things in your weight loss journey? You might be fixating on diets, workouts, and routines, but there's a good chance these four sneaky behaviors are the real reason you're stuck. In this episode of The Mindset Diet, Iman breaks down the four common self-sabotaging behaviors that hold women back from achieving their weight loss goals and offers actionable strategies to overcome them.

Whether you're struggling with people-pleasing, battling perfectionism, staying disorganized, or fearing failure, this episode will empower you to shift your mindset, stop getting in your own way, and take control of your journey toward sustainable weight loss.

Who Should Listen:

• Women who feel stuck in their weight loss journey despite their best efforts.
• Anyone tired of restrictive dieting and looking for a sustainable way to lose weight.
• Those struggling with self-sabotaging behaviors like perfectionism, disorganization, and people-pleasing.
• Listeners who want to gain confidence and clarity in their weight loss journey.

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  Take the Results Accelerator Quiz to figure out why you're not losing weight and what to do about it.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
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In this episode of The Mindset Diet, Iman sits down with Justin Nault, founder of Clovis and a leader in the movement to dismantle toxic diet culture. Justin shares his personal journey from body dysmorphia and extreme fitness routines to discovering the freedom of holistic health and self-love. Together, we explore the myths of diet culture, the true root causes of obesity, and practical steps to reclaim your health through nourishment, self-acceptance, and emotional healing.

Whether you’re a recovering dieter or someone looking to build a healthier relationship with your body, this episode is packed with actionable insights and mindset shifts to help you on your journey.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. The Problem with Diet Culture: Why restrictive diets and extreme fitness plans fail and how to break free from the cycle.
2. The Role of Self-Love: Why addressing emotional and psychological roots is essential for sustainable health and how practices like mirror work can change your perspective.
3. Simple Health Principles: The three daily habits Justin recommends to improve your health, including the importance of protein, sunshine, and mindful movement.

Who Should Listen:

• Women who have tried countless diets and feel stuck in a cycle of frustration.
• Parents looking to model healthy behaviors and build a positive food environment for their families.
• Anyone who wants to escape diet culture and embrace a nourishing, sustainable approach to health.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Follow Justin on Instagram
• Recommended Film: In Search of the Perfect Human Diet by C.J. Hunt

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  Take the Results Accelerator Quiz to figure out why you're not losing weight and what to do about it.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
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In this episode of The Mindset Diet, Iman dives deep into the power you have to change your life and make 2025 your best year yet. Inspired by a Facebook post saying, “I hope 2025 is better,” Iman challenges the passive mindset that relies on hope alone. She shares actionable steps and mindset shifts to help you take control, make meaningful changes, and create a life you’re proud of. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure of how to turn things around, this episode is for you.

This episode is perfect for women who:

• Want to leave behind habits that didn’t serve them in 2024.
• Struggle with consistency or feel overwhelmed by the idea of change.
• Are ready to take actionable steps to create a better life in 2025.
• Need a fresh perspective and motivation to get started on their goals.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

1. Why Hope Isn’t a Strategy
2. The Three Steps to Take Control of Your Life
3. Powerful Mindset Shifts
4. Motivating Stats to Inspire You

After you listen...

• Write down three habits or behaviors from 2024 that you’re leaving behind.
• Choose one action to start this week to make 2025 better.
• Share your goals in the private Facebook community or email Iman (iman@builtbybalancefitness.com)

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  Take the Results Accelerator Quiz to figure out why you're not losing weight and what to do about it.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
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In this episode, Iman explores the key to making sustainable changes in your weight loss journey: identifying and addressing emotional triggers or "hooks" behind unhealthy habits. Drawing inspiration from conversations with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee and Dr. Adi Jaffe on The Genius Life podcast, Iman simplifies the science behind why habits form and how to break free from them.

This episode is perfect for women who:

• Feel stuck in a cycle of unhealthy habits and are struggling to make lasting changes.
• Want to understand why willpower alone isn’t enough to break bad habits.
• Are looking for practical strategies to identify and overcome emotional triggers that hinder their progress.

What You’ll Learn

• Why over-relying on willpower often leads to failure in achieving lasting change.
• How emotional triggers play a significant role in sustaining unhealthy behaviors.
• The two critical steps to making meaningful progress: identifying triggers and working through them.
• Real-life examples of how to replace harmful habits with healthier alternatives.
• The role of habit stacking and reducing friction to make positive changes easier.

Resources Mentioned:

The Science Behind Breaking Bad Habits & Building Better Ones - Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

Psychologist Reveals How To REPROGRAM Your Mind To Break ANY ADDICTION! - Dr. Adi Jafee

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  Take the Results Accelerator Quiz to figure out why you're not losing weight and what to do about it.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
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In this powerful episode of The Mindset Diet, Iman dives into the tough-love truth: your life is a reflection of what you tolerate from yourself. Inspired by a client’s recent question and a thought-provoking Instagram quote, this episode explores how the standards you set for yourself—or lack thereof—shape your results in health, fitness, and life. If you’re ready to break free from excuses, self-sabotage, and low standards, this episode is for you.

Iman offers actionable strategies to help you identify what’s holding you back, redefine your standards, and build the accountability needed to create lasting change. You’ll leave this episode motivated and equipped to stop tolerating the behaviors that are keeping you stuck, and START doing what you know you should be doing to see results.

Why You Should Listen

• You struggle with staying consistent in your health and fitness journey and often wonder why you can’t do what you know you should.
• You feel like your progress has stalled because you’ve been lenient with your habits, such as skipping workouts or indulging in too many treats.
• You’re ready to take ownership of your actions and set higher standards for yourself, but you’re not sure where to start.
• You’re looking for tough love and practical, no-BS advice to help you move forward.
• You want to learn how to balance accountability with self-compassion for sustainable success.

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  Take the Results Accelerator Quiz to figure out why you're not losing weight and what to do about it.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
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In this episode of The Mindset Diet, Iman dives into the fascinating world of psychology and how it can transform your weight loss journey. Weight loss isn’t just about diet and exercise—it’s about learning how to work with your mindset, not against it. Backed by research, Iman shares three powerful psychological hacks to help you stay consistent, motivated, and in control of your goals.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why mindset plays a critical role in long-term weight loss success.
• Three research-backed psychological strategies to make weight loss easier:
• Practical examples of how to apply these hacks to everyday habits like meal prepping, exercising, and managing stress eating.

Who Should Listen:

• Women who are tired of feeling stuck or frustrated on their weight loss journey.
• Anyone looking for practical strategies to improve their consistency and motivation.
• Listeners interested in learning how psychology and mindset can positively impact their weight loss results.

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  Take the Results Accelerator Quiz to figure out why you're not losing weight and what to do about it.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
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In this episode of The Mindset Diet, Iman chats with Lindsey Walker, a holistic health practitioner and certified personal trainer, about the often-overlooked connections between stress, gut health, and overall wellness. Lindsey shares her personal health journey—from being dismissed by traditional healthcare to discovering the transformative power of functional medicine. Together, they discuss how women can take control of their health by addressing nutrient deficiencies, gut health imbalances, and the physical effects of chronic stress.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of fatigue, weight gain, or digestive discomfort, this episode will provide actionable insights to help you heal and thrive.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Lindsey’s journey from chronic health struggles to becoming a holistic health advocate.
• How chronic stress impacts the body, from gut health to hormonal imbalances.
• The role of birth control, antibiotics, and poor nutrition in creating health issues.
• Why fiber, electrolytes, and nutrient-dense foods are key to reducing stress and improving energy.
• How moms can model healthy eating habits for their kids without making separate meals.

Connect with Lindsey:

• Instagram: @lindseytheholisticmama
• Register for her upcoming event: https://www.theholisticmama.co/beyondthebloat
• Take an HTMA test: https://l.bttr.to/JZ3YK

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  Take the Results Accelerator Quiz to figure out why you're not losing weight and what to do about it.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
• Facebook
• Instagram