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Author: Amanda Valentine

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Pound This® is here help educate, motivate, and entertain you on your health and wellness journey.

In this podcast, you'll find everything from nutrition, exercise, meal prep, fitness, wellness, workouts, life coaching, and mental health advice from experts, as well as from someone who has lived through it all and who can show you how a healthy lifestyle can actually be fun.

Amanda Valentine is down over 100 pounds and maintaining -- all through healthy lifestyle changes she made after a lifetime of obesity and yo-yo dieting.

To find meal prep recipes and more, visit AmandaValentineBites.com
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Tara Osborne grew up in Cincinnati, moved away, and came back to find herself looking for a new group of women she could share common interests with. So, Tara started a walking group: Cincy Girls Who. Not only did this group get hundreds of women walking, now it's creating connections far beyond Tara's expectations. Hear all about it in this episode.  Find Cincy Girls Who here: https://www.cincygirlswho.com/  
Jason Allen is a friend and former radio co-host of mine. In this episode Jason gets real vulnerable and honest about his choice to give up alcohol and how that has impacted not only his health, but his relationships.    If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/
In this episode my good friend and badass wellness coach Lindsey Bonadonna interviews me and asks the questions you wanted to know the answers to (from an Instagram poll). Find Lindsey here: https://nourishatbe.com/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/
In this episode entrepreneur, author, mother, wife and my friend Emily Kendall shares her breastfeeding journey and the book she's now published to help other women.  Find Let It Flow here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/let-it-flow-emily-l-kendall/1144112298;jsessionid=06243C967588EAE0BDE691CBE7847B97.prodny_store01-atgap08     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/
An update on doing Whole 30 to help solve my inflammation issues...   If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/
Jess Valoy is a coach, meal planning and macro specialist with Team Fit With Me. In this episode, Jess discusses her own journey including weight loss surgery and now how she helps others with their nutition goals with meal planning and macro counting.  **A heads up of background noises in this episode** Find Jess at Team Fit With Me here: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/ Find Jess on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/jessv_fitwithme/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/
Hunter Stoler, Health With Hunter, is a certified nutrition and health coach. In this episode Hunter shares his own weight loss journey and how it sparked a passion to help others on theirs. Hunter also shares his favorite tips and tricks on how to live a healthy lifestyle. Find Hunter's website here: https://healthwithhunter.shop/ Find Hunter on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/healthwithhunter/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/
An update on my current diet and exercise routine. Working on my autoimmune disease -- finally!    If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/
Founder of Doh Joy bread, Julie Lincoln, joins me to discuss her entrepreneurship journey and how she helped create a low carb bread. From Doh Joy's website: Inside every bite is a wholesome blend of ingredients, like protein and fiber from wheat, milled sunflower seeds, apple cider vinegar and coconut oil, that provide that "real" bread flavor you love without the empty calories you don't. With no added sugar or sweeteners of any kind, Dohjoy is blood sugar friendly, too. Find Doh Joy here: https://dohjoy.com/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/
Stacy Kessler is a small business strategist helping women create businesses that help them thrive AND make them happy. In this epsiode, we discuss Stacy's own entreprenuer journey, and how she created a business built on her own self care and how she want to live her life -- and now how she's helping others do the same.    Find Stacy Kessler here: https://www.stacykessler.me/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/
It's my birthday! Time tio catch up on all the things that have happened in my life over the last year, including gaining weight.    If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/
Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH is the Chief Medical Officer for NuEthix Formulations and specializes in hormonal health. In this episode we discuss all the signs, symptoms and solutions to perimenopause and menopause.  Find Dr. Carrie Jones here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/   If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/
Renee and Billy both have decades of experience in the fitness industry, and now bring their expertise to Team Fit With Me! In this episode hear about Renee & Billy's take on virtual training and their advice for long term fitness.   If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/
Losing weight? Keeping up with a fitness routine? It's hard in the short term, and even harder in the long term. Personal trainer and owner of Trilogy Fitness Systems, Matt Kasee, joins me to discuss our secrets to long term wellness success.  Find more information on Trilogy here: https://www.trilogyfitnesssystems.com/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/
Dr. Kelly McLean is a surgical oncologist at The Christ Hospital Health Network and founder of Move Beyond Surviving. Move Beyond Surviving is dedicated to empowering breast cancer survivors to overcome the emotional, physical, and mental impact resulting from their disease by physically challenging themselves in nature. Engaging in outdoor adventures can profoundly affect a survivor’s ability to live a life in which they thrive.   In this epsiode Dr. Kelly Discusses everything this organization does and how you can get involved.    Find more information about Move Beyond Surviving here: https://movebeyondsurviving.org/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/
Dr. Shelby Gardner is a Primary Care Pysician at The Christ Hospital Health Network. In this episode, Dr. Gardner answers your questions! Including: -What are natural/holistic alternatives to anti-depressant medications? -What is the effectiveness of CBD for mental health issues? -How accurate is advice/self assessment tests on the internet? -Is telehealth more or less effective for mental health issues? -At what point do I seek help? -Does perimenopause effect anxiety levels? -How much does exercise effect your mental health?   For more information, find Dr. Garder here: https://www.thechristhospital.com/physician-details?Provider=%230018QHPPD     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/
Pam Cho has been coaching senior business leaders and early-career professionals since 2009. Previously, Pam spent 20+ years as a corporate communications officer with two Fortune 500 companies, managed an international trade association, and served in The White House. Pam received a certification as a forest therapy guide through the ANFT (Association of Nature & Forest Therapy), and enjoys providing outdoor settings for coaching sessions with her clients. In this episode, Pam discusses the life changing powers of nature and how she helps coach people to be their best selves outdoors.  Find Pam & Trek Coaching here: https://trekcoaching.com/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/
Dr. Noah Shaftel is an orthopedic hand/wrist specialist at The Christ Hospital Health Network. In this episode, Dr. Shaftel answers your questions! Including: -Grip strength -What might cause numbness & burning between the thumb & pointer fingers? -How long is recovery from carpal tunnel surgery? -When do I need surgery from carpal tunnel? -If my arm falls asleep every night, is that carpal tunnel? -How do I protect my hands/wrists from being on my phone all the time? -Is pain/stiffness in my pinky & ring finger tendonitis? -What are some solutions for tendonitis?  -How do I know if I have Rheumatoid arthritis?   Trigger warning! We do discuss trauma to the hands near the end of this episode.    Find Dr. Shaftel here: https://www.thechristhospital.com/physician-details?Provider=S3S40PEWM7     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/
Becca was first on Pound This in January of 2021 (episode 619) to discuss how the pandemic had changed her habits. In this episode we discuss not only how those habits stuck, but how they have helped Becca lose 80 pounds and find a love for fitness.    If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/
Christine Luken went from being unable to leave a broken relationship because of debt in her 20's, to now helping people have a healthy relationship with their finances, especially through divorce. In this episode, we discuss the 3 most common emotional mistakes during divorce. We also discuss how dealing with money is a LOT like taking care of your health. Find Christine here: https://www.christineluken.com/   If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/
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Lj

Love, Love, LOVE this podcast. I listen to it twice a day. I listen to new episodes on my walk during my lunch hour and review older episodes each evening before going to sleep. Have not been able to find anything else like it. Love you Amanda!

Sep 3rd
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Steffany Reid

great tips! thank you. I wanted to ask you if you know of any recipe books that have good tasting, easy meal ideas. I lost 50 lbs. and am in maintenance mode but struggle with meal ideas.

May 24th
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