In this episode, I am joined by Deb Sarah, who is an eating disorder therapist with an interest in Binge Eating Disorder. Deb uses a non-diet approach focusing on well-being and sustainable lifestyle changes in all aspects of your life. She use

Is your weekend impacting your progress?

Sep 30th, 2022 16m 9s

In today's episode, I explore your weekend mindset concerning your diet and exercise habits and how to go about being more consistent across the weekEnjoy :)Ami

Cravings & overeating

Jul 29th, 2022 25m 26s

Cravings and overeating Why you crave & overeat and how to deal with itPlease share it with a friend if you found this helpful Ami :)

Red flags with dieting & how to do it properly

Jul 15th, 2022 16m 17s

Dieting methods Something I noticed in Sydney Weight stigma, & diet reflags Like, save and shareIf you have questions drop me a message Ami

Hating yourself into change

Jun 28th, 2022 13m 44s

I spoke with a client last week about why she’s on this journey, and she had got upset when she realised she had never been happy with her body and wanted to make changes to have a better impact on her children but also to be happier, healthier

Hating yourself into change

Jun 28th, 2022 13m 44s

This one tip will change your life

Jun 1st, 2022 27m 54s

This one tip will change your lifeMindset hacksHow to fit everything in around busy lives or when going back to work after maternity leave Get better at goal settingIf this helps please share it with a friendAmi XWebsite - https://ami-pickering

Tracking calories - YAY OR NAY?

May 25th, 2022 26m 28s

What are the benefits? When tracking might not be the best for you How to get the best of itIdeas on removing it And more……If you found this helpful, please share it with a friend and let me know Thank you kindly Ami X

Body image & food struggles on holiday

May 17th, 2022 30m 14s

Dieting for holiday & then worrying about food & your body the whole time Struggling with body image in a bikini when to push reps and sets in training Navigating changing your mindset And moreLet me know if you have any questions and I really

Habits & willpower

Apr 25th, 2022 34m 11s

Habits, how long do they take to formRelying on willpowerGetting back on the bandwagon Staying on track on holiday Feel like your letting yourself down when you can’t go to the gym as much as you would likeMom guiltLike, share, and comment.Than

Emotional eating, gaining muscle without gaining fat and more

Apr 1st, 2022 24m 7s

part 2 of this week’s podcast Emotional eating & comfort eating Does it matter what I eat for fat loss?How to gain muscle without gaining fat Understanding how to work different parts of your legs and what exercises to combine Enjoy Ami x

Values, goals, body image and protein

Mar 31st, 2022 44m 35s

I discuss values & goals and the challenges faced when trying to achieve goals without understanding your values. Protein - how much you need and why it matters Why muscle is so dammed important for your health Mum pouch and spot reducing fat T

Finding time, staying on track when life is hard & buffet eating

Mar 16th, 2022 41m 32s

Lots of this was centred around staying on track & keeping motivated when life is disruptive, and overcoming struggles Time management and mom guiltSteps and fat lossKnowing when to rest VS push through Dealing with buffets without eating the w

Motivation, maintenance & mindset

Mar 3rd, 2022 31m 44s

Is your negative motivation coming from your expectations or the fear of not being able to do the thing?I dig into that and how you can overcome barriers.Your fat loss has to end at some point, maintaining is the goal. I get a little passionate

Balancing weekend & weekday eating and removing fear of eating out!

Feb 25th, 2022 16m 9s

How to enjoy your weekend eats, find more balance across the week and break the on-off mentality How to stay on track when you don't trackYour dieting mindset and why its making things tough Lastly, how to increase your motivation and push your

Comparison, emotional eating and how you actually gain 1LB of body fat

Feb 15th, 2022 33m 14s

What to do when you feel down on your weight lossEmotional eating & managing temptation of sweets & chocciesWhat do we mean by maintenance calories, what’s your BMR and how does your metabolism work?fear of muscle gainWhy do we compare to other

Hitting a plateau, periods and how they impact hunger & how you feel about your progress....

Feb 2nd, 2022 32m 23s

This podcast comes to a dodgy end when the decorator turs up early and takes me by surprise lol.I managed to cover most except 1 question on food prep that I will cover next time.Here goes;Why you might have hit a plateau and how to handle it M

Newbie gym nerves, perfectionist mindset, staying on track when overwhelmed with life

Jan 19th, 2022 34m 3s

Newbie gym nerves, perfectionist mindset & staying on track when you are busy & overwhelmed with life.Gym anxiety, building confidence, muscle & exercising for weight loss. Is your perfectionist mindset holding you back and making you think you

Are you using calorie counting as another way to set yourself up for failure?

Jan 6th, 2022 20m 33s

I dig into what I see on SM, which is calorie counting being used as another stick to beat yourself with. And how to have a more sustainable approach to calorie counting, when to use it and what to watch out for. ⁣⁣Followed by a Client Q&A⁣⁣H

Feeling bad for having repeat struggles

Dec 22nd, 2021 16m 1s

I felt inspiredLast episode of 2021Feeling like you should be training over Christmas & putting your extra calories to good use Repeating struggles and feeling like you know what to do so should just do it, almost feeling embarrassed & bad for

Feeling triggered, hating on your body, taking breaks from training!

Dec 15th, 2021 37m 34s

I start by telling you a little story about how triggered I have been lately with the increased comments on food & bodies.How to deal with poor body image while working on a fat loss goal. What impact does missing a week of training have.Tracki

Using the word should

Nov 29th, 2021 30m 48s

Today I chat about the word should, how it undermines your autonomy and motivation & alternatives.I also dig into client questions. Why do we hit the F it button?Christmas anxiety!Are your training hard enough? Training progress and muscle sore

Values VS goals and client Q&A

Nov 17th, 2021 41m 13s

Today I start by talking about the difference between goals VS values.Start to understand when you're living outside of your values and include things that make you feel more fulfilled.Client questions - most of them relate to point 1, unsurpri

How to say no! If it isn't a F*** YES, it's a no!

Nov 4th, 2021 21m 40s

A Lot of people struggle when it comes to saying no, whether it's being invited to something you don't want to go to, being offered something you don't want to eat or drink, or something similar.I talk about "if it is not a HELL YES, it's a NO

Carbs are not the enemy, boundaries and banding movements

Oct 21st, 2021 39m 58s

What a random combo of questions, it is a goodie though. As we change it can be hard to navigate relationships, unhelpful comments & frustration when people don't understand what you are doing.I firstly cover how to approach those hard conversa