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If you want to start losing weight, you need a new diet. The Mindset Diet. In this show, host Iman Whyte, a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and the founder of Built by Balance Fitness teaches you tips, tricks, and tools to fix your mindset and set yourself up for success on your weight loss journey.
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In this episode, I’m sitting down with Chris, a former 1:1 client who just graduated the Built By Balance program after losing close to 20 pounds and completely changing how she approaches fat loss in her post-menopause body. Chris did OrangeTheory for seven years, built great workout habits, ate what she thought was a solid “healthy” diet, and still found herself gaining weight and getting more frustrated by the month. Eventually, the diets that used to work stopped working, the card...
If you’re eating “healthy,” working out consistently, and still feel stuck, frustrated, or exhausted, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by functional health coach Jillian Harbarcuk for a very honest, very real discussion about what actually bothers us about the fitness industry and why so much well-intentioned advice ends up backfiring for women. We talk openly about the messaging women are constantly exposed to around clean eating, low calories, intense workouts, h...
Weight loss plateaus are frustrating, discouraging, and incredibly common, especially for women who are already eating “healthy” and working out consistently. If the scale hasn’t moved in weeks and you’re starting to wonder if something is wrong with your body, this episode is for you. In today’s episode of The Mindset Diet, I walk you through five of the most common reasons I see women get stuck at a weight loss plateau. Not surface-level advice, not generic tips, but real patterns that show...
If you’ve been dieting for years, working out consistently, and trying to “do everything right” but still feel stuck, this episode is for you. In this tactical, strategy-first episode, I break down how to set a clear, realistic weight loss goal and actually follow through on it, without burning out, panicking, or restarting over and over again. Instead of relying on motivation or discipline, we walk through a proven structure for long-term success using my Build → Burn → Balance framework. Yo...
If you feel like you’re doing everything right—eating healthy, working out consistently, trying all the things—and the scale still won’t budge, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I break down why stalled weight loss is not a willpower problem or a sign that your body is broken. More often, it’s a sign that your current approach is no longer aligned with what your body actually needs right now. This episode walks through why panic-driven decisions make things worse, why generic ...
If you’ve ever felt like you’re “good all week,” only to unravel after one stressful moment… or if you keep restarting every Monday wondering why you can’t stay consistent… this episode will hit home. Most women assume their weight loss struggles are about discipline, motivation, or willpower. But in reality, there’s an unspoken emotion that quietly derails progress, triggers all-or-nothing thinking, drives self-sabotage, and keeps you stuck in the same cycle for years. In this episode, I bre...
Most women believe that if they “eat healthy,” the weight should come off. But healthy eating and fat-loss eating are not the same thing. In today’s episode, Imane breaks down the exact reasons why so many women feel like they’re doing everything “right” yet still aren’t seeing progress. If you’ve ever felt frustrated because… • your friends lose weight by cutting soda • you exercise consistently • you do eat healthy… and your body still isn’t responding—this episode will h...
Episode Summary: In today’s episode of The Mindset Diet, I break down the three psychological patterns that cause most women to spiral during the holidays — and the mindset shifts that help you stay consistent, calm, and in control. If you're tired of feeling out of control every November and December… if you’re sick of starting the new year feeling inflamed, bloated, and discouraged… this episode will teach you how to break the annual cycle of “holiday weight gain → January reset.” These t...
If you’ve ever stepped on the scale, seen the number go up, and instantly felt like you failed... this episode is for you. In today’s episode of The Mindset Diet, I’m breaking down one of the most common mistakes women make on their weight loss journey: making decisions based on emotion instead of data. We’ll talk about why your brain reacts this way (and how it’s wired for short-term survival, not long-term success), how to stop the cycle of restricting and binging, and how to start thinkin...
If you’ve hit your 30s or 40s and feel like your body’s suddenly working against you, you’re not alone. Many women notice the scale creeping up, even when they’re eating “healthy,” exercising, and doing everything right. In this episode of The Mindset Diet, I break down why this happens and what you can do to take back control. We’ll dive into the science of hormonal changes, the psychology of this stage of life, and the stress-cortisol connection that can quietly sabotage progress. You’ll al...
Most women are chasing “tone” with the wrong plan. In this episode, I break down what toned actually means, the workouts and diet habits that are wasting your time, and the clear path to visible muscle definition you can sustain. Episode highlights Defining “tone” and common myths that keep women stuckThe hidden cost of chronic dieting and constant cardioWhy protein, calories, and recovery are non-negotiable for a toned lookThe workouts that suck for toning and the ones that actually build sh...
Most women don’t struggle to lose weight. They struggle to keep it off. In this episode of The Mindset Diet, I break down the Balance phase of my 3-phase method (Build → Burn → Balance) so you can maintain your results within 3–5 lbs without living on a diet. You’ll learn how to transition off tracking, navigate events and vacations, and build the identity and habits that make maintenance feel normal. Webinar invitation I’m hosting a free live workshop, How to Lose 20+ lbs in 6 Months Withou...
Most women think fat loss means cutting out carbs, skipping meals, or eating 1,200 calories a day. Those approaches don’t work long-term — they leave you hungry, frustrated, and stuck in the same cycle of losing and regaining weight. In this episode of The Mindset Diet, I’m breaking down how to set up a Burn Phase the right way — a structured fat loss phase that actually gets results without feeling miserable or restricted. You’ll learn step by step how to eat in a way that supports your meta...
If you have lost weight and gained it back, it is not a willpower problem. It is a setup problem. In this episode, I explain Phase 1 of our program, the Build phase, and why skipping it makes results short-lived. You will learn how to prime your metabolism, dial in habits, and know exactly when you are ready to enter a fat loss phase with confidence. 👉 Apply for Coaching Here 📲 Message me on Instagram or Facebook 📩 Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
You are doing the workouts. You eat pretty well. Yet the scale stays stuck and your body feels like it is fighting you. In this conversation with Coach Megan, we dig into why high-achieving women often plateau even when the strategy looks “perfect,” and how nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and learning to soften can unlock fat loss, better sleep, and a calmer mind. What we cover Why “doing more” stops working when your stress bucket is overflowingHow trauma and chronic stress show u...
In this episode of The Mindset Diet, I sit down with my client Jordan to share her full journey — from where she started to where she is now. We go beyond the quick wins and talk about what it really takes to lose weight and keep it off, even when life throws curveballs. Jordan opens up about her struggles with food, consistency, and motivation, and how she was able to push through those challenges with the right structure, coaching, and mindset shifts. Together, we break down the phases of h...
You probably think you need more willpower, discipline, or motivation to finally lose weight and keep it off. But the truth is, what you actually need is psychological flexibility. In this episode of The Mindset Diet, I break down what psychological flexibility is, why it’s the missing link for so many women, and how a rigid “all-or-nothing” mindset is keeping you stuck in the same start-over-Monday cycle. You’ll learn how to stop letting perfect be the enemy of good, and how to start making ...
Most women overcomplicate weight loss during menopause. This episode is your reminder that the most powerful changes are often the simplest. I’m sharing the story of my neighbor who lost 20 pounds through menopause without extreme diets, hours of cardio, or expensive supplements—just two smart, consistent habits that worked with her hormonal shifts instead of against them. If you’ve been spinning your wheels with cardio, restrictive eating, or inconsistent habits, this episode will help you g...
If you’ve ever felt stuck, like you know what to do but still can’t seem to follow through, this episode is your reset button. I’m sharing a 5-minute mindset exercise that has completely transformed the lives of my clients—and I don’t say that lightly. This isn’t about motivation or willpower. It’s about identity. And when you shift how you see yourself, your habits follow. One of my clients did this and immediately made a bold decision she’d been avoiding. Why? Because she finally stopped wa...
If you’ve ever said, “I know what to do, I’m just not doing it,” this episode is going to hit hard. In today’s episode of The Mindset Diet, I unpack a powerful psychological trap called the GI Joe Fallacy: the idea that knowing is “half the battle.” Spoiler alert: it’s not. You’ll learn why simply collecting more information (another guide, podcast, or challenge) isn’t helping you make progress, and what to focus on instead. I walk you through relatable real-life examples, the science behind ...
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