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Author: Betsy Foster

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This show is all about helping you build YOUR strongest body with so you can live your life to the fullest! And I'm going to help you do it without a scale or fad diets, or wellness grifting, or shame.

I'm your host Betsy, a certified strength and conditioning specialist who has been working as a personal trainer for 13 years. I've helped countless clients get stronger, faster, move without pain, fall in love with how they look, and develop a deep appreciation for all they are capable of. And in this show I'm sharing it all with you, training tips, nutrition guidance, recovery strategies, and a whole lot of body image nuance you won't find in most corners of the fitness industry. Your strongest body is closer than you think and I'd LOVE to help you discover it! 

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Whether the interruption is planned or entirely unexpected, you need a strategy to getting back to your fitness and nutrition habits. In this episode I give you tips to avoid guilt and resume your routine habits for sustainable progress toward your goals. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
If you feel like you are working out and should be building some by now, we are going to have a heart to heart and determine why. I have a list of 5 possible reasons and what you can do to overcome your hurdles and finally see the muscle definition you want. Join the Built Bodies Waitlist Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
It might seem too simple but if you aren't training with intention you are leaving gains on the table. In this episode I explain what it means to train with intention, why you need to, and how to easily start doing it in your own workouts for incredible results. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
In a world where you have a wealth of choices when it comes to choosing a fitness coach, there is a level of expertise and understanding that you should expect when it comes to the unique needs and experiences of women. In this episode, I explain some of the things you should look for your trainer to understand. Built Bodies is open for a short time! Registration closes Sunday 3/9 at 11:59 et. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on I...
Don't waste your valuable energy and time making these workout mistakes. Yes, I know you have the right intentions but falling into these 3 traps is holding you back. But don't stress because always I am going to give you a more effective solution for all of these 3. Mentioned in this episode... Dwayne Brown JK McLeod Join my email list! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
If you are chasing the burn in your workouts, you may be missing the point. You are ultimately going to struggle to build muscle if you are not working close to failure with challenging weights. Just because you don't feel the burn doesn't mean it's not working. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
People love to say "everything in moderation" as a way to include all foods but I'm not sure it's the supportive guidance you think it is. While I'm not about restriction, I think there are more helpful ways to think about nutrition that actually make meal planning and choosing foods that fuel your body easier. There are also ways to eat ALL the foods you love but in varied amounts to make sure your body feels your best and you can reach your goals. In this episode, I give you better nutritio...
You may be surprised to learn there are more similarities than differences when it comes to eating for aesthetics versus strength. In this episode I give you the 5 principles you need to follow to reach any strength, performance, or body composition goal and then I explain what you might want to do differently if fat loss or muscle gain are your priority. Don't miss your chance to join the FREE Fit Fuel nutrition challenge that starts Monday February 24! Your Strongest Body! New episo...
Feel like you are sabotaging your progress because you constantly crave cookies, cake, ice cream and you feel like you are powerless to resist? Instead of blaming a โ€œsugar addictionโ€, I share the most common reasons for this kind of craving and how you can supercharge your nutrition to not only overcome these cravings but feel energized and strong. And when you are well-fueled you can achieve your physique goals without feeling deprived. Join the FREE Fit Fuel challenge! (Starting 2/2...
Women can't seem to get it right. Small but not too thin. Toned but not too muscled. Secure but not too confident. The list goes on. And as we begin to make a big societal shift away from weight equating health (though we still have so far to go), you may feel guilty about wanting to lose weight. In this episode I'm helping you make peace with it, get curious about where it comes from, and still pursue the aesthetic goals that are important to you. Join the Built Bodies Waitlist...
In this episode Iโ€™m lucky enough to be joined by friends and Foster Strength coaching client, Shanna McRae. She shares her experience working out through the pandemic, building super strength, finding consistency, and fueling her training. She had invaluable insight to help anyone looking to build a sustainable fitness habit and development a nurturing relationship with exercise. Follow Shanna on IG Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on...
It's time to finally shift your mindset from restriction and removing foods to focusing on adding tasty nutrient dense foods to your diet to reach your fitness goals. If you have been struggling to change your physique and have always felt you have to cut foods out or eat as little as possible to see change, this will change your life! I help you unlock a different approach nutrition that will yield big results and actually be sustainable. In this episode... The "Three Hour Rule" Buil...
This one is simple. I'm breaking down why and when you want to use free weights or machines. I break down the importance of programming that thoughtfully uses both and how each can help you reach specific goals. This episode will help you make better decisions in the gym when you aren't sure what to do. Join the Built Bodies waitlist! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
You know who you are! Perfectionism, always striving for more, never satisfied, wanting to do things "right". For so many women who identify this way, fitness efforts that haven't yielded results can feel demoralizing. But I have an essential piece of advice for you that will help you actually see better results without running yourself into the ground! And I tell you just how to make it happen. Join the Built Bodies waitlist here. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thur...
If you know me you know I do not believe in food rules. Oftentimes they lead to restriction and deprivation that don't actually support your health. But there is one "rule" I use to help you strategize your nutrition and support your goals. And the best part is that it is sooooo simple to use. So give this one a listen and give the "3 hour rule" a try. Ep. 92- Learning the 4 types of nutrition and what it can do to improve your nutrition Join the Build Bodies Waitlist Your Strongest Body! N...
Are you crushing it during the week and then losing all structure and follow-through on the weekend? Are you unknowingly sabotaging your progress because of your "screw-it" mentality with exercise and nutrition on the weekend? In this episode, I'm breaking down the strategies you need to still enjoy your weekends but not shoot yourself in the foot and continue to make progress toward big goals! Looking for more? Click here to join the Built Bodies waitlist Your Strongest Body! New episodes...
This time of year means many people are trying out the gym for the first time or maybe they are giving-it-a-go again after a sour experience in the past. There are a few things that can feeling really awkward in the gym when you haven't done them before so in this episode I'm helping you through it, making it more bearable and maybe even a little fun. Your biggest goals are in reach when you can get passed some of these fears! Let me help you! Join the Built Bodies Waitlist! Your Stronge...
If you believe food tracking is all about restrictive diets and obsessive eating behaviors, you aren't alone. In fact I once believed that too. But I have discovered the truly transformative power that food tracking can have to FUELING your body, your training, and your biggest goals without the sneaky detrimental diet behaviors. In fact, I am going to teach you how food tracking can actually help you eat MORE, get MORE nutrients, increase your energy, and teach you how to eat in a way that...
In the world of fitness and nutrition, January can feel high stakes! There is an expectation that you need to transform your whole life to reach all your goals. I have some thoughts and some practical tips so you don't fall prey to that pressure and experience huge success all year long! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
99 episodes in and I've got more to say! In this, the 100th episode of Your Strongest Body, I'm giving you my 3 core beliefs about fitness and nutrition that I know will help you unlock life-changing results and help you transform your relationship with exercise, food, and your body. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
If you are struggling with your body image, I know something that is getting in your way. And better yet, I know what you can do about it. In this episode I share a vulnerable body image experience and shed light on the thought processes that helps me move forward. Plus I share a key component of your self-image that once you understand can unlock your happiest body yet! Join the Built Bodies Waitlist! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her ...
This is just what you think... my ideas for gifts for the fitness lover or the person wanting a little motivation in the new year (that could be YOU)! Here are some of the brands I love... Oneractive Dfyne Lululemon Alo Yoga Apple Watch Triggerpoint Theragun Stanley And you can get protein/creatine/supplements on Bodybuilding.com and save 15% with my discount code "BETSY" at checkout. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Ins...
Diet talk is everywhere and it seems to get even worse at the holidays. In this episode, I'm giving you tips to keep you from pulling your hair out; ways to maintain boundaries and protect yourself so you can have your healthiest, happiest holiday! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
No diet tips or ways to "work off" foods here! Simply a few things to care for myself on a holiday that you might want to try too! Happy Thanksgiving!!! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
Debunking one of the most pervasive inaccurate fitness myths out there, with solid practical suggestions for training that actually works! Join the Built Bodies waitlist! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
In this episode I address a common frustration for women who feel like they work too hard to never see a change in their body. I talk about -the fit body look and why it doesn't tell the whole story -other ways to measure progress -3 must follow tips if you are serious about the goal to change your physique in the gym Join the Built Bodies waitlist! Listen to Ep 92: Learning The 4 Types Of Hunger And What It Can Do To Improve Your Nutrition Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Th...
Comparison is tricky because it's gonna happen. It's natural. But what we do with it is important. And we need to get real and ask ourselves if what we are comparing ourselves to is even real! I'm talking what to believe, where to find the real stuff, and how to use your desire to compare for good. Episode 14: Breaking Free From Comparison: The Thief Of Your Fitness Progress Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and vis...
Worried you are an emotional eater or you can't reach your goals because you feel out of control around food? This episode is for you! I break down the 4 types of hunger, why you experience them, and how you can proactively approach them to meet your fitness goals without having to give up all the foods you love! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
When the world feels as hard as it does, I urge you to keep taking up your space. In this episode I share thoughts about how to foster your autonomy, resilience, and power in the gym when you are ready and remind you of where I stand. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
The clocks have turned back, the days are shorter, and the dropping temperatures make getting out of bed a struggle so your fitness motivation may be waning. Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, I have the secrets to leaning into the changes and using seasonality to make progress when it feels impossible. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
Are you worried you are doing an exercises and it isn't working the muscles it is supposed to? In this episode, I'm breaking down the reasons why you might be struggling with that and what to do about it! Join the Build Bodies Waitlist! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
It may seem like an obvious analogy but you can't drive your car on an empty gas tank and the same goes for your body. In this episode I break down the 3 priorities for filling up your own tank that will help you perform and recover to see real results! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
Instead of sitting down to make a complicated plan to overhaul your nutrition, that will likely leave you ready to quit after a single meal, use these 3 effective behavior tips TODAY to effectively improve your nutrition for sustainable visible results. In this episodeโ€ฆ Violeta Meyners IG Join the Built Bodies waitlist! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
It's short, it's sweet, it's to the point. This episode will help you get out of a rut and back on track in just 10 minutes!!!! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
In this episode, I'm chatting about the slippery slope of chasing some ideal body and tips and tools for living fully in your body right now (while still pursuing physique change fitness goals). I provide actionable tools for feeling more at peace in your skin, improving your self-perception and managing bad body image days. Episodes I reference: 3 Strategies To Navigate Bad Body Image Days Join the Built Bodies Waitlist Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more...
If you are like so many women I've trained, you probably have complicated feelings about the scale, what weight you are supposed to be, the weight you want to be, and the belief that smaller is always the healthier goal. In this episode, I'll help you unpack some of those thoughts, explain a little more about the difference between weight measurements and body composition measurements, explain who may want to do them, who may want to skip them, and what are some other metrics for progr...
You aren't going to love every exercise! There are probably a few that you definitively hate. But should you still be trying to do them? I give you practical strategies for working in exercises you don't like so that you target weaknesses but don't derail your consistency because you dread them! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
What does a trainer do when they want to skip a workout or have an extreme craving? I share here and there are some lessons I hope you can take from it! You aren't in it alone! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
Do you look around and wonder why it feels like everyone else can do it? Do you feel like you berate yourself because you can't get results? In this episode, I'm talking about why you are wrong about the reasons you haven't had fitness or nutrition success yet and shedding light on the real reasons. As always, I'm offering tools to change things up, get out of your own way, and see incredible results (and if you know me it comes from a place of deep compassion). Don't miss your chance to re...
You may have come to accept some real wellness BS as fact by no fault of your own. These misconceptions are so deeply engrained in the way we think about fitness and nutrition, we aren't always even aware we think about them that way but when I help you see them and free yourself from them, you will finally be able to achieve the results you have been working so hard for. Join Built Bodies!!! Registration open until 9/10 at 11:59 pm et! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursda...
When I'm scrolling Tik Tok and Instagram, I am seeing a lot of people dive into competitive bodybuilding in order to reach their goals but I have some thoughts about how training for life and competition can be really different. Let me save you some body image heartache with this insight. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
I'm not much for the "no excuses" mentality but there are realities we have to face about our ability to reach our goals if we can't find time to prioritize the actions that will get us there. In this episode, I help you discover how reassessing how you spend your time can be an opportunity to realign your priorities depending on your current season of life. Join the FREE five-day nutrition challenge, Fit Fuel, here! Registration closes at midnight 8/25. Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mo...
If you have been working hard to make changes to your nutrition but you can't ever seem to make noticeable progress, you may be fixating on the wrong changes. In this episode I break down common things that trip people up when they are trying to make long lasting nutrition change and see results. Join the FREE 5-day Fit Fuel Challenge here!!!! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
As a trainer and nutrition coach working with women for the last 14 years, I've seen 3 common mistakes. But the good news is that these mistakes are easily avoidable and when you start to make these simple changes, real results suddenly feel within reach! Join the FREE Fit Fuel Nutrition Challenge that starts August 26! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
If you grew up watching everyone you know diet and dieting yourself you may have some sneaky subconscious habits that are standing between you and your fitness results! In this episode I break down 3 common diet thoughts and what to do about them to finally gain food freedom and see real results. Join the FREE 5-day Fit Fuel Challenge here! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
Don't buy into the narrative that you are just "too lazy" to reach your goals. I'm betting good money when you miss a workout or struggle with nutrition something other than laziness is to blame. And just working "harder" but doing all the same things is keeping you stuck in a rut never reaching your goals. In this episode I break down what you actually need to do to start reaching your goals! Join the Built Bodies Waitlist! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more...
Listen to learn the 3 things to consider when choosing the best time of day to workout! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
We all know that progress isn't linear but that doesn't mean it still doesn't feel crappy when you hit a set back. In this episode, I'm breaking down a different way to think about progress and your health behaviors that should put you at ease and make consistency well within your grasp! Your Strongest Body! New episodes Mondays and Thursdays! For more from Betsy, follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ
Your individual diet is entirely up to you and choosing the foods and the quantities that help you reach your goals and feel your best. For some eliminating foods are a medical necessity while others choose it for other reasons. I was recently encouraged by my physician to try some experimenting with my own diet and I share with you some of my observations (hint- I'm not crazy about eliminating foods strictly unless it is medically necessary and really makes you feel better). While I d...
If you are at all like me there are areas in your life where you struggle to ask for help. And a lot of people struggle to ask for help when it comes to fitness and nutrition, a place where getting some extra support could mean the difference in getting real results. I share why I think asking for help is a sign of self awareness and how many of my clients have gotten over their biggest hurdles because they asked for the additional expertise and support they needed. Join the Built Bodies ...
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