In this episode of The Mindset Diet, I sit down with Coach Brian Parana—a seasoned nutrition coach and father of four who has traveled to all 50 states and multiple continents—to talk about how to stay on track with your health goals while traveling or celebrating holidays.

With over 20 years of coaching experience, Brian knows exactly how to balance real life with real results. Together, we explore:

• Whether fat loss while traveling is realistic—or if maintenance is the smarter move
• How to set expectations so you stop feeling disappointed or defeated post-trip
• Strategic ways to enjoy indulgent foods without throwing your progress out the window
• His personal non-negotiables when traveling with his family
• How to build movement into vacation without stressing about missing the gym
• What to order at restaurants when you're trying to stay on track
• And why confidence comes from doing what you said you’d do

If you’ve ever felt like your vacations or holiday weekends derail your entire routine, this episode will give you a fresh, empowering perspective, plus tangible strategies to move forward with confidence.

💡 Who Should Listen:

This episode is for the woman who’s:

• Tired of “starting over” every time she goes out of town
• Trying to lose 20–30 lbs but feels like travel always throws her off
• Struggling to find the balance between enjoying life and reaching her goals
• Done with all-or-nothing dieting and wants sustainable progress

Connect with Brian

• Instagram
• thecalltorise.com

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
• Facebook
• Instagram

In this raw and honest episode of The Mindset Diet, I sit down with Sarah Krieger—coach, speaker, and the unapologetic voice behind Consistency Over Perfection Fitness. Sarah brings the heat as we dive deep into what’s really keeping women stuck on their weight loss journey, especially those who feel like they’re doing everything right… but still not seeing results.

We talk about:

• Why the basics are non-negotiable for fat loss (and what they actually are)
• How Sarah lost 80 pounds and kept it off without extremes or fads
• The emotional weight that so many women carry—and how it impacts their body
• What it actually means to earn the right to explore hormones, gut health, and medications like GLP-1s
• Real talk on intimacy, self-sabotage, and the protective role weight can play after trauma
• How to stop quitting every time things get hard, and how to build true consistency even in chaos
• Actionable tools to help you manage stress and regulate your nervous system

This episode is vulnerable, powerful, and packed with truths every woman needs to hear, especially if you feel like you’ve tried everything.

Who should listen:
If you’ve been saying “It must be my hormones,” but haven’t mastered your sleep, stress, water, protein, fiber, or movement... this is your wake-up call. Whether you’re a mom, busy professional, or someone who’s tired of quitting, this episode will help you reconnect with what really works.

Connect with Sarah:

• Instagram
• Listen to The Fat Loss Basics podcast

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
• Facebook
• Instagram

If you feel like your body is working against you—like what used to work for weight loss no longer does—this episode is for you. I’m breaking down what’s actually happening to your hormones after age 35, the most common mistakes women make that make it worse, and five evidence-based ways to naturally support your body so fat loss becomes possible again. No detoxes. No gimmicks. Just straight-up science and sustainable habits that actually work.

This is one of the most valuable episodes I’ve ever recorded, especially if you’re a high-achieving woman who feels stuck and frustrated in your own body. You’ll walk away understanding exactly how to support your hormones and what to do this week to start feeling like yourself again.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• The 5 key hormonal shifts women experience after 35 (and how they affect fat loss)
• The 4 biggest mistakes sabotaging your hormone health
• How to eat, train, and recover in a way that supports your metabolism
• Why overdoing cardio and skipping meals backfires
• Five science-backed ways to naturally balance your hormones starting now
• Simple action steps to finally stop spinning your wheels and start seeing results

🎯 Who Should Listen:

• Women ages 35–55 who feel like their body isn’t responding to diet or exercise anymore
• High achievers who are disciplined in every area except their weight
• Women frustrated by unexplained weight gain, low energy, or cravings
• Anyone tired of jumping from plan to plan and wants a real, sustainable solution

📥 Free Hormone-Balancing Checklist:

Want a quick reference guide with all five hormone-supporting habits from this episode?
Download your Hormone-Supporting Habits Checklist now.
💬 Just send me the word “HORMONES” on Facebook and I’ll send it your way!

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
• Facebook
• Instagram