LLN Episode #282: Esther Avant – 8 "Big Rock" Habits for Better Health

About Esther Avant: Esther Avant is a health industry veteran with over 18 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness related roles. She is known for making exercise and nutrition simple and helping her clients address the root issues that have been standing between them and results that last. Her Gone For Good framework has helped hundreds of women lose weight for the last time and start living their healthiest, happiest, most confident lives. Her business, EA Coaching, provides full spectrum health & lifestyle coaching through a combination of exercise, nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset strategies. Esther is also a boy mom and Navy wife who has lived and traveled all over the world while running her EA Coaching. What We Discuss In This Episode: Unique Challenges for Menopausal Women: Esther explains that while there are physiological changes that occur during menopause, the bigger challenge is often the mindset and beliefs that women have been conditioned to accept about this stage of life. She emphasizes that weight gain and other symptoms are not inevitable, and that lifestyle choices can make a big difference in managing these changes. The key is being willing to try different approaches and listen to your body. Navigating Alcohol and Carbs: Esther discusses the relationship between alcohol and weight/health goals, noting that while it doesn't have to be eliminated completely, it's important to be mindful of how much and when you consume it. With carbs, she recommends prioritizing them around workouts and focusing on nutrient-dense carb sources rather than processed, high-calorie options. Overlooked Aspects of Health: Esther highlights the importance of prioritizing sleep and mental/emotional well-being, as these factors have a big impact on energy, mood, and overall health. She encourages listeners to take a few minutes to reflect on one small change they could make in their routine to start improving in these areas. The "Big Rock" habits that can help us feel our best and reach our health goals, regardless of menopause. Free Resource from Esther Avant: "Big Rocks" Habit Tracker: https://go.estheravant.com/habits Connect With Esther Avant: Website: https://www.estheravant.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.avant Live Diet-Free Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-live-diet-free-podcast/id1543658046 Connect with Lynne: If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, balancing hormones, wrangling sugar gremlins, overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, perimenopause & menopause, and much more ... so women can feel energized, healthy, and lighter, with a new sense of purpose. 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