140. If I Had To Start Over: My Story, My Steps, and What I’d Do Differently in 2025

👑 JOIN THE ACADEMY No more circling Mondays on your calendar. It’s time to demand more from your body, your confidence, and your life—starting now. Goal Body Academy is the high-vibe community for women who are done settling for basic and ready to level up for good. This isn’t for women who want to “try.” It’s for women ready to show up, go all in, and finally get what they came for. Inside, you get the proven framework to lose fat, build unshakable confidence, and create a body you’re proud to live in—plus direct answers in monthly Q&As, and an accountability room where results are expected. Feeling incredible in your skin is the new standard. Doors are open for a limited time! Welcome to the very first episode of Get Your Goal Body —the podcast for women who are DONE playing small and ready to get unapologetically HOT. I’m Hilary Carver, and today I’m opening up like never before. In this foundational episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my entire transformation journey—from childhood struggles with body image, through pregnancy, setbacks, and all the raw, real moments in between. Yep, I lost 100 pounds naturally, but trust me, the story is so much bigger than the scale. Inside this episode, you’ll hear: The truth about my childhood, body image, and what finally pushed me to change for good The habits that actually work: food logging, prioritizing protein, and strength training (no more quick fixes!) How I navigated pregnancy, setbacks, and the mental battles that almost made me quit The moment I went all-in on sharing my story—and how it led to helping my mom, building a business, and creating this movement My five ride-or-die habits I’d repeat, and five things I’d absolutely do differently if I could start over in 2025 A personal invite to join me inside Goal Body Academy and change your life— for real Whether you’re brand new or you’ve been riding with me since the start: this is the episode to bookmark, share, and come back to every time you need proof that your goal body (and life) is possible. Ready to get inspired, take action, and finally become the woman you promised yourself you’d be? Let’s get into it. Episode Highlights & Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome to Get Your Goal Body 02:45 — Rebranding and Future Plans 03:34 — Reintroducing Myself: My Weight Loss Journey 05:30 — Childhood Influences and Body Image Struggles 13:55 — Pregnancy and the Turning Point 26:10 — Discovering Macro Counting and Sustainable Habits 31:26 — The Importance of Progress Pictures and Non-Scale Victories 36:42 — Overcoming Setbacks and Embracing Strength Training 39:14 — Maintaining Healthy Habits Through Pregnancy 40:40 — Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss Journey 41:32 — Sharing My Transformation Online 44:21 — Helping My Mom Transform 45:19 — Building a Business from My Journey 47:44 — Educational Pursuits and Achieving Goals 52:09 — Health Challenges and Resilience 59:54 — Mindset Shifts and Overcoming Obstacles 01:05:30 — Five Things I'd Do Again and Five Things I'd Change 01:19:55 — Invitation to Join Goal Body Academy Loved this episode? Subscribe, share it with a friend, and DM me “READY” on Instagram if you’re ready to get started. Let’s connect: Instagram | @goalbodybyhilary Website | goalbodybyhilary.com