Weight Free Wellness Podcast

I remember what it feels like to be embarrassed to exercise It first started when I was in elementary school. I lacked coordinated, stamina, understanding of most games and even strategies. I didn’t want to take part in any physical activities, so it didn’t bother me to be chosen last to be on the team; […] The post Embarrassed to Exercise :035 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

You know how your body needs and wants to move… To exercise, it’s intuitive, but it may need some excavating to come out again. Which activities did you love as a child? Running, climbing, playing ball, dancing? This is a first big clue. Write these down! What did you love about these activities: being outside, […] The post Exercise: What’s right for Your Body? :034 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Improve Your Health – it’s Simple! Ok, don’t kick me to the curb yet. I know when you’re in the midst of struggling with health issues this just does not seem true. I know that it may seem difficult. You may be able to count on all hands and feet how many diets and programs […] The post Improve Your Health – Get Results! :033 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a very real thing for many individuals Nicole Lovald, a trained counselor, life coach, yoga teacher and yoga studio, owner shares in this interview how she was initiated into helping veterans (and civilians) with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Married to a service member, Nicole has a unique perspective and insight […] The post Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Help for Veterans (and everyone!) :032 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Infection and exhaustion are rampant during this busy season In this discussion with Dr. Rory, a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Chiropractor in the western Twin Cities suburbs of Minnesota; we talk about the cause and remedies for these tiresome conditions. Watch or listen to the podcast for full enjoyment and education. Following is a summary […] The post Remedy Infection and Exhaustion During Holiday Rush :031 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

What CAN you do? I ask myself this when I feel stuck, when I feel that there are no more options- especially when I’m feeling sorry for myself. You know those times when you feel that you’re being challenged from all angles and by every situation in your life? When you feel pinned in a […] The post What CAN You Do (about it)? :030 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

In our first Success Story Bob Davis Shares how he Lost 40+ lbs and has Kept it off for over 4 years. Weight Free Wellness is about promoting a healthy lifestyle; and certainly in many cases, healthy weight loss can make a huge improvement to one’s total health.     There is not a one-way […] The post Weight Loss Success Story – 40lbs+ Kept off for 4+ Years – Bob Davis :029 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

  To put it simply, Pain Inspired this podcast One thing I can say for sure; Your pain has a message for you! At a young age I had experienced the type of health challenges that people many times my age might face due to prolonged stress and abuse to their bodies. I’ve overcome the […] The post From Pain to Podcast :028 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

I no longer curse my bullies – I thank them. The earliest bullies of my life taught me valuable lessons: There will always be an outside opinion… and it may not be true! Others’ behavior is more about them than it is about you It feels good to forgive before it seems necessary And most […] The post Lessons from my Bullies :027 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

So, You’ve Hit a Plateau Your Wellness Journey has been trucking along, until now… It’s hard not to feel disappointment, frustration, even sadness. Things were going so well. You finally overcame addictions, well ingrained habits, even your own mental roadblocks!   When Your Health Seems at a Standstill… press on! Despite your best efforts, sometimes […] The post How to Deal with a Weight or Health Plateau :026 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Your Body is a Messenger, but not Just any Messenger Your body is your specific, personally issued messenger! You have yours, others have theirs. Your body is always communicating to you. Listen to what it has to say.   It starts with whispers… “Feed me.” “I need water.” “Don’t consume that again.” or “I want […] The post Your Body is a Messenger :025 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

This Gift Guide Does Not Have Product Suggestions This gift guide could actually be the start of a gift that keeps on giving; a well-tuned-in heart. Even when I’ve had very little money to spend, I found ways to give meaningful gifts that make people smile and feel special… but better yet… feel understood! To […] The post A Gift Guide with Heart :023 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Autoimmune Issues Show up as Nagging Symptoms Do you have a list of symptoms you experience that seem to have no rhyme or reason? Do they show up at the most inconvenient times, and those around you (even loved ones) just don’t understand what all the fuss is about! The list is seemingly endless, but […] The post Autoimmune Wellness with Angie Alt and Mickey Trescott :022 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Anxiety is a Familiar Subject to me Growing up I witnessed close family members suffer debilitating anxiety and as I came into adulthood and “real life,” I found myself experiencing symptoms as well. Fortunately I was able to recognize symptoms before they grew into full-blown anxiety attacks. By applying this information, you too can diminish […] The post Relieve Anxiety Naturally (My top 9 Remedies) :021 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

The Emily Program, is an eating disorder treatment program …located in MN, WA, OH and PA that takes a more holistic approach for treatment. I had the pleasure of chatting with Lisa Diers, RDN, E-RYT, who oversees the national operations of both nutrition and yoga departments, which includes the direction and over site of the clinical […] The post The Emily Program – Eating Disorder Help :020 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Be inspired to revive your relationship! Our relationship has gone through all kinds of bumps and bruises, but with intense care, we come out healthier each time. After sixteen years of marriage we are still mistaken for newly-weds. I don’t mean to mislead you; this doesn’t mean that things are rosy all the time, but […] The post Revive Your Relationship and Have Fun Doing it! :019 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

Be Patient with Yourself, easier said than done, right? My dad used to tell me this when I was frustrated with how life wasn’t working out; more accurately, how I couldn’t get my life to be the way I wanted it to be. At that time I only had worries about making grades in school […] The post Be Patient With Yourself :018 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

It’s convenient to take an online yoga class… …but I much prefer going to a warm, cozy studio with a great yoga instructor to guide me through a yoga practice. No distractions. No problems. Sometimes the time and financial resources it takes to go to a studio are limited. In this case online yoga classes can sound […] The post When to do Online Yoga and Why to go to a Yoga Studio :017 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

The Mantra, “Work With Your Body – Not on It!” came to me… …as I excavated the messages from my own body and healing journey for my first book, You-niversal Self-care: Improved Health Through Self-Understanding. In this book I share my journey from being an unhealthy child, suffering from undiagnosed Celiac Disease and Irritable Bowel- like symptoms. […] The post Work With Your Body – Not on it! :016 appeared first on Tara Baklund.

It takes courage to make healthy life changes. At Weight Free Wellness® we strive to share the people, resources and principles that it takes to lead a healthy life; and courage is definitely one of these!   In this inspiring interview, Zoe McKey shares insight from her book, Catching Courage (what a great title!) and […] The post Catching Courage with Zoe McKey :015 appeared first on Tara Baklund.