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  • 013: You Don’t Have to Earn Your Food. The Midlife Mindset Shift That Changes Everything | Jen Rulon

    013: You Don’t Have to Earn Your Food. The Midlife Mindset Shift That Changes Everything | Jen Rulon
    2026/04/14

    What if the reason you’re stuck with food, your body, or your confidence… has nothing to do with discipline?

    In this episode of Eat the Fcking Food, Kristin Collins sits down with midlife transformation coach and 15x Ironman athlete Jen Rulon to unpack the decades of conditioning that taught women to shrink, restrict, and “earn” their food, and what it actually takes to break free.

    Jen shares how growing up in the Weight Watchers era shaped her relationship with food, why even elite-level athleticism didn’t fix the mindset, and how learning the science of metabolism, movement, and nervous system regulation completely changed everything.

    This conversation goes far beyond weight loss. It’s about reclaiming your voice, rebuilding trust with your body, and finally stepping into your full power in midlife.

    If you’ve ever felt like you need to do more, eat less, or be smaller to be worthy… this episode will shift something in you.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    • Why so many women believe they have to “earn” their food
    • The hidden mindset that keeps you stuck in restriction and guilt
    • How understanding metabolism changes the way you eat forever
    • The role of nervous system regulation in weight loss and energy
    • Why midlife is the most powerful time to redefine your identity
    • How strength training and movement build confidence beyond your body
    • How to stop shrinking and fully express who you are
    • The four pillars Jen uses to transform her clients’ lives
    • Why rest is just as important as movement (and why it feels so hard)
    • How to create sustainable habits that evolve with your life

    We talk about:

    • 00:00 Meet Jen Rulon and her midlife transformation journey
    • 01:30 Growing up in the Weight Watchers and diet culture era
    • 03:00 Learning to feel guilty around food at a young age
    • 05:00 The belief that you have to “earn” your food
    • 06:30 Discovering Ironman and entering the world of endurance training
    • 08:00 Using exercise to justify eating instead of fueling performance
    • 09:30 When fitness doesn’t fix your relationship with food
    • 10:30 Learning the science of metabolism
    • 14:30 Food shaming and why it keeps women stuck
    • 16:30 Why midlife women struggle to trust themselves
    • 18:30 The impact of childhood conditioning on self-expression
    • 21:00 The four pillars, movement, metabolism, mindset, and meaning
    • 24:30 Why longevity and quality of life become the real goal

    Connect with Jen

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjenrulon/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachJenRulonMS
    • https://jenrulon.com/

    Connect with me

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinrcollins/
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristin.collins
    • Website: https://kristincollinshealthcoaching.com/

    #MidlifeWeightLoss #FoodFreedom #StopShrinking
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    30 分
  • 012: She Lost 140 LBS… Here’s What Actually Worked | Allison O’Brien

    012: She Lost 140 LBS… Here’s What Actually Worked | Allison O’Brien
    2026/04/07

    What does it actually take to lose over 100 pounds… and keep it off?

    In this episode of Eat the Fcking Food*, Kristin Collins sits down with Allison O’Brien, content creator and founder of Living Simply Well, to unpack the real story behind her 140-pound weight loss journey.

    This is not another conversation about perfection, restriction, or chasing the next “fix.” Instead, Allison shares how she broke free from years of over-optimizing, under-eating, and constantly starting over, and built a sustainable approach rooted in nervous system support, nourishment, and self-trust.

    From closing a six-figure business to reclaim her health, to redefining productivity and using tools like GLP-1 intentionally, this episode is a powerful reminder that lasting change happens when your habits actually fit your life.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    • Why doing everything “perfectly” can still leave you feeling exhausted and disconnected
    • The real reason weight loss plateaus happen (even when nothing changes on paper)
    • How nervous system regulation impacts metabolism, energy, and consistency
    • Why discipline alone isn’t the answer, and what actually creates peace
    • How to build sustainable weight loss habits that work in real life
    • The truth about GLP-1 medications and how to use them as a tool, not a crutch
    • Why your habits must evolve with your season of life
    • How to stop tying your worth to productivity and outcomes
    • What a “bare minimum day” looks like and why it prevents burnout
    • How to move out of all-or-nothing thinking into long-term consistency
    • Why you don’t need to choose between success, health, or peace
    • The mindset shift that allows you to finally trust your body again

    We talk about:

    • 00:00 Meet Allison O’Brien and her 100+ pound weight loss journey
    • 01:30 The cycle of perfectionism, under-eating, and burnout
    • 03:00 Why “doing everything right” wasn’t working anymore
    • 05:00 The plateau that forced a deeper mindset shift
    • 06:30 Burnout, anxiety, and closing a six-figure business
    • 08:00 Redefining productivity and success as a woman
    • 10:00 Building a life-first, not business-first, approach
    • 12:00 Creating space, routines, and intentional mornings
    • 15:00 The power of walking, movement, and mental clarity
    • 17:00 “Bare minimum days” and staying consistent in hard seasons
    • 19:00 Why health looks different in every season of life
    • 21:00 Losing 140 pounds and learning to take up space
    • 23:00 The mindset shift that made everything sustainable
    • 25:00 The truth about GLP-1 and metabolic health
    • 28:00 Why wellness has to become your identity, not a phase
    • 30:00 Consistency, flexibility, and letting go of perfection

    Connect with Allison

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamafinally
    • X: https://www.x.com/mamafinally
    • https://www.livingsimpleandwell.com/

    Connect with me

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinrcollins/
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristin.collins
    • Website: https://kristincollinshealthcoaching.com/

    #SustainableWeightLoss #StopStartingOver #HealthyHabits
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    36 分
  • 011: When Life Gets Crazy, Don’t Quit. Build Healthy Habits That Actually Stick | Kristin Collins

    011: When Life Gets Crazy, Don’t Quit. Build Healthy Habits That Actually Stick | Kristin Collins
    2026/03/31

    What happens when life completely derails your routine… and you’re trying to stay consistent with your health?

    In this solo episode of Eat the Fcking Food*, host Kristin Collins hits record anyway. No guest, no perfect plan, just a real-life moment where things didn’t go as expected, and a powerful reminder that your health habits have to work in real life, not just ideal conditions.

    Kristin breaks down what it actually looks like to stay consistent when your schedule is unpredictable, your options are limited, and motivation is low. From navigating chaotic weekends and less-than-perfect food choices to redefining what “healthy” really means, this episode challenges the all-or-nothing mindset that keeps so many people stuck.

    If you’ve ever felt like you have to “start over” every time life gets busy, this conversation will help you build habits that actually last, even in the middle of the mess.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    • Why your life isn’t going to slow down, and why your habits need to work anyway
    • The hidden reason consistency breaks when your schedule gets busy
    • How to stop restarting your health routine every few months
    • What “healthy” actually looks like in real, messy, everyday life
    • Why perfection is quietly sabotaging your progress
    • How to make balanced food choices, even with limited options
    • When convenience foods support your goals, not derail them
    • Simple ways to fuel your body when everything feels chaotic
    • Why hydration, movement, and small actions still matter
    • How to shift out of all-or-nothing thinking into sustainable habits
    • The mindset that makes consistency easier, not harder
    • Why your routine should hold up in hard seasons, not fall apart

    We talk about:

    • 00:00 When life goes sideways and you choose to show up anyway
    • 01:00 Why a busy life is not the problem, your approach might be
    • 02:00 The “I’ll start later” mindset that keeps you stuck
    • 03:00 Breaking the cycle of stopping and starting over
    • 04:00 Redefining healthy beyond rules and perfection
    • 05:30 Letting go of rigid food beliefs
    • 06:30 Making better choices when your environment isn’t ideal
    • 08:00 Using convenience foods as a tool, not a failure
    • 09:00 Building habits that work during stressful seasons
    • 10:00 Small, realistic actions that still move you forward
    • 11:30 Escaping the all-in, all-out pattern
    • 12:00 Learning to trust “good enough” and keep going

    Connect with me

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinrcollins/
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristin.collins
    • Website: https://kristincollinshealthcoaching.com/

    #HealthyHabits #ConsistencyOverPerfection #HealthyLifestyle
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    14 分
  • 010: Stop Skipping Lunch. Kelly Chall on Simple Nutrition, Energy & Eating Enough to Perform

    010: Stop Skipping Lunch. Kelly Chall on Simple Nutrition, Energy & Eating Enough to Perform
    2026/03/24
    What if the reason you feel exhausted, unfocused, or stuck in your health journey has nothing to do with willpower… and everything to do with skipping meals?In this episode of Eat the Fcking Food*, Kristin Collins sits down with certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and running coach Kelly Chall to break down the simplest approach to nutrition that most women overlook.From her viral “lunchtime cooking with Kelly” videos to her philosophy of eating enough to fuel performance, Kelly shares how small, consistent habits can completely transform your energy, workouts, and relationship with food.They explore why lunch is the most skipped, yet most important meal of the day, how to build balanced meals without overcomplicating it, and why cutting foods out often leads to more frustration than progress.If you’re tired of overthinking food, under-eating, or feeling drained halfway through your day, this episode will help you reset your approach in a way that actually feels sustainable.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why skipping lunch is one of the biggest energy mistakes women makeHow to build simple, balanced meals without strict meal plansWhy eating more can improve energy, digestion, and performanceThe truth about carbs and why your body actually needs themHow to stop overcomplicating healthy eatingWhy “meal prep perfection” often leads to wasted food and burnoutA simple formula for creating meals with protein, carbs, and veggiesHow nutrition impacts athletic performance and daily energyWhy under-eating can slow recovery and limit progressThe mindset shift that makes healthy eating sustainable long-termWhy no food should be labeled “good” or “bad”How removing restriction helps reduce cravings and overeatingWhy consistency beats perfection in building lasting habitsWe talk about:00:00 Why most women skip lunch and feel drained02:00 Meet Kelly Chall and her approach to simple nutrition04:00 How “lunchtime cooking with Kelly” started05:30 Why healthy meals don’t need to be complicated07:00 The problem with traditional meal prep09:00 A simple formula for balanced meals11:00 Why carbs are essential for energy and performance13:00 Nutrition for runners and active lifestyles16:00 Energy balance and fueling your body properly18:00 Common mistakes in fitness and nutrition20:00 Why recovery and eating enough matter22:00 The role of strength training in performance24:00 Long-term health, injury prevention, and quality of life27:00 Why food has no morality (and why that matters)29:00 Removing restriction and building a healthy relationship with food30:00 Kelly’s favorite foods and final thoughtsConnect with KellyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/challkel Connect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinrcollins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristin.collins Website: https://kristincollinshealthcoaching.com/ #HealthyEating #BalancedNutrition #WomenHealth #SimpleMeals #NutritionTips #FuelYourBody #MealPrepMadeEasy #FitnessNutrition #EnergyBoost #EatTheFoodPodcast
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    34 分
  • 009: From Burnout to Balance. Terry Tateossian on Addiction, Perimenopause & Rebuilding Your Health

    009: From Burnout to Balance. Terry Tateossian on Addiction, Perimenopause & Rebuilding Your Health
    2026/03/17
    Midlife weight gain rarely happens overnight.For Terry Tateossian, the turning point came at 37 after years of stress, entrepreneurship, raising children, and slowly gaining 80 pounds while trying every diet imaginable.After multiple ER visits that turned out to be panic attacks, Terry realized the problem wasn’t just food or exercise. It was a combination of nervous system dysregulation, emotional eating, sleep disruption, and years of dieting misinformation.In this episode of Eat the F*cking Food, Kristin Collins sits down with Terry, known online as Your Midlife Bestie, to unpack the five foundational shifts that helped her rebuild her health.They explore why diets fail, how addiction patterns around sugar and alcohol develop, why nutrition directly impacts mental health, and how resistance training becomes one of the most powerful tools for women navigating perimenopause and midlife health.If you feel like your body changed in your late 30s or 40s, this episode will help you understand why, and what to do about it.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why midlife weight gain often has deeper roots than diet and exercise aloneHow emotional eating and addiction patterns around food and alcohol developWhy nervous system dysregulation can drive cravings, anxiety, and burnoutHow perimenopause can begin earlier than most women realizeWhy chronic dieting damages metabolism and leads to weight regainThe connection between blood sugar regulation, mood, and energy levelsWhy nutrition is the true foundation of sustainable health changeHow sleep disruption impacts cravings, stress, and hormone balanceWhy resistance training is essential for women navigating midlife healthHow progressive overload helps reshape body composition and strengthWhy sustainable habits outperform extreme short term diet plansHow small daily changes can rebuild metabolism, energy, and long term healthWe talk about:00:00 Terry’s midlife health turning point03:00 Entrepreneurship, stress, and weight gain06:00 Diet cycles and why weight kept coming back08:00 Panic attacks and the wake up call10:00 Emotional eating and addiction patterns13:00 Nervous system dysregulation explained16:00 Why nutrition affects stress and cravings19:00 The role of sleep in metabolism and hormones21:00 Why resistance training matters in midlife25:00 The real reason most diets fail29:00 Rebuilding metabolism through nutrition31:00 Terry’s go-to balanced mealConnect with TerryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/how.good.can.it.get/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tateossian/ Website: https://msha.ke/thor.wellness Connect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinrcollins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristin.collins Website: https://kristincollinshealthcoaching.com/ #MidlifeHealth #PerimenopauseHealth #EmotionalEating #MidlifeWeightGain #HormoneHealth #HealthyHabits #EatTheFoodPodcast
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    35 分
  • 008: Stop Saying “I Don’t Have Time.” The 9-Minute Method for Health, Boundaries & Focus with Jennifer Sise

    008: Stop Saying “I Don’t Have Time.” The 9-Minute Method for Health, Boundaries & Focus with Jennifer Sise
    2026/03/10
    If you keep telling yourself you are too busy to eat lunch, go for a walk, or take care of your health, this episode might challenge everything you believe about time.In this episode of Eat the F*cking Food, Kristin Collins sits down with time and business coach Jennifer Sise, author of It’s Only a Matter of Time, to explore why so many women feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from their health.The problem, Jennifer explains, is not actually time.It is how we think about time, prioritize time, and set boundaries around it.Together they unpack the simple but powerful idea that nine focused minutes can transform your day, your habits, and even your health. From skipping lunch and afternoon energy crashes to distraction, procrastination, and the mental scripts that keep women stuck in “I don’t have time” thinking, this conversation reframes productivity, wellness, and self-care.You will learn why hunger itself can be a hidden distraction, how setting small boundaries creates momentum, and why sustainable health habits begin with tiny decisions repeated daily.If you feel overwhelmed, stuck in all-or-nothing thinking, or constantly running out of time for yourself, this episode will show you how to reclaim control of your schedule, your energy, and your health, one focused nine-minute block at a time.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why “I don’t have time” is often a mindset barrier rather than a scheduling problemThe 9-minute method and how short focus bursts increase productivityHow nine minutes can help you build healthier habits around food, movement, and self-careWhy hunger is one of the most overlooked sources of distractionThe difference between saying “I can’t” vs. “I don’t” and why language changes behaviorHow boundaries close the gap between where you are and where you want to beWhy small nutrition habits like eating lunch can dramatically improve energy and focusSimple ways to assemble healthy meals quickly without complicated cookingHow distractions, interruptions, and environment impact productivityWhy consistency and tiny daily actions outperform all-or-nothing health plansHow to start reclaiming your time even if you have a packed scheduleWhy intentional time ownership creates space for healthier livingWe talk about:00:00 Why “I don’t have time” keeps women stuck02:30 The concept of setting apart time instead of finding time05:00 The power of the nine-minute focus method07:30 Quick healthy lunch strategies for busy days10:30 Why fueling your body improves productivity and focus12:30 Identifying distractions and how hunger impacts focus15:00 Boundaries, priorities, and owning your time18:00 The mindset shift from “I can’t” to “I don’t”21:30 Practical ways to reclaim nine minutes in your day27:30 Jennifer’s favorite quick meal and where to connect with herConnect with JenniferInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifersise Website: https://www.jennifersise.com/ Connect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinrcollins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristin.collins Website: https://kristincollinshealthcoaching.com/ #TimeManagementForWomen #HealthyHabits #NutritionMindset #BusyWomenHealth #NineMinuteRule #ProductivityHabits #WomenOver40Health #SelfCareHabits #HealthyLifestyleTips #EatTheFood #HealthyHabitsForBusyWomen #BuildBetterHabits #NutritionForWomen #ConsistencyOverPerfection #HealthyLivingMadeSimple
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    32 分
  • 007: How to Start Eating Healthy When You’re Overwhelmed and Don’t Know Where to Begin

    007: How to Start Eating Healthy When You’re Overwhelmed and Don’t Know Where to Begin
    2026/03/03

    If you keep telling yourself you’ll start on Monday, after vacation, or once life “calms down,” this episode is your interruption.

    In this solo episode of Eat the Fucking Food, Kristin Collins strips away the overwhelm around nutrition and answers the real question most women are silently asking: How do I actually start eating healthy without blowing up my whole life?

    This conversation is not about perfection, strict rules, or cutting out everything you love. It’s about momentum. It’s about sustainable health habits. And it’s about understanding that starting small is not weakness, it is strategy.

    Kristin shares the behind-the-scenes resistance she felt even recording this episode, and how that resistance mirrors what so many women experience when trying to change their nutrition. Instead of waiting for the “perfect time,” she lays out a simple, powerful framework for building healthier habits that last for decades, not just 30 days.

    If you’re overwhelmed by nutrition advice, stuck in all-or-nothing thinking, or exhausted by starting over, this episode will give you clarity and a practical place to begin.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    1. Why waiting for Monday keeps you stuck in diet mentality
    2. How to start eating healthy today without overhauling everything
    3. The power of choosing one small nutrition change at a time
    4. Why adding foods is more effective than immediately cutting them out
    5. How to assess your current eating habits honestly, without judgment
    6. Why afternoon crashes may signal low carb intake
    7. How protein at breakfast stabilizes energy and hunger
    8. The mindset shift from short-term dieting to lifelong health
    9. Why consistency over time beats perfection in the short term
    10. How to build sustainable nutrition habits that support your next 30 to 40 years

    We talk about:

    1. 00:00 Why this needed to be a solo episode
    2. 02:00 Resistance, procrastination, and why starting feels hard
    3. 03:00 Stop waiting for Monday
    4. 04:00 Getting honest about what you’re actually eating
    5. 05:00 Choosing one small nutrition change
    6. 06:00 Adding fruits and vegetables strategically
    7. 07:00 Why protein at breakfast matters
    8. 08:00 Add before you cut
    9. 09:00 Making healthy living sustainable
    10. 10:30 Consistency over perfection
    11. 11:30 Why you don’t need to stop when things go off track
    12. 12:30 The long game mindset
    13. 13:00 When coaching and accountability help
    14. 14:00 Who Game On Nutrition is for

    Connect with me

    1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinrcollins/
    2. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristin.collins
    3. Website: https://kristincollinshealthcoaching.com/

    #HowToStartEatingHealthy #HealthyHabits #MidlifeNutrition #WomenOver40Health #SustainableWeightLoss #ProteinForWomen #AddBeforeYouCut #ConsistencyOverPerfection #EatTheFood #GameOnNutrition
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    19 分
  • 006: Why Eating Less Stops Working in Menopause with Mickee Stillman

    006: Why Eating Less Stops Working in Menopause with Mickee Stillman
    2026/02/24
    If you are doing everything right and the scale still will not cooperate, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.For years, women have been taught that weight gain in midlife means one thing. Eat less. Try harder. Cut more calories. But during perimenopause and menopause, that advice often backfires.In this episode of Eat the Fucking Food, Kristin sits down with menopause and muscle specialist Mickee Stillman to unpack why maintenance calories may be the missing link for women over 40. Despite decades of experience in strength training and nutrition, Mickee found herself struggling through her own perimenopause transition, even while doing all the “right” things.Together, they break down why many women think they are eating enough when they are not, how hormone shifts impact hunger, energy, and the scale, and why learning your true maintenance range is essential before attempting any calorie deficit.This conversation is both science grounded and deeply practical. If you feel stuck, puffy, frustrated, or confused by what used to work but no longer does, this episode will help you understand what is really happening inside your midlife body and what to do next.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why maintenance calories in menopause are foundational for long term successHow perimenopause can disrupt results even when your habits are strongThe difference between perceived maintenance and true maintenanceWhy cutting calories too soon can stall your metabolism and progressHow consistency stabilizes energy, sleep, and recovery in midlifeWhat really causes overnight scale fluctuations in womenWhy muscle is one of the most important predictors of healthy agingHow to shift from short term dieting to long term body recompositionThe role of biofeedback in guiding nutrition decisionsWhy your metabolism is likely not brokenWe talk about:00:00 Why menopause can throw off even experienced women02:00 Mickee’s personal perimenopause experience05:30 Strength training and nutrition as the true foundation07:00 What do you want now versus what do you want most08:30 Why no one cuts before learning maintenance10:00 Building a structured nutrition blueprint13:00 Overshooting maintenance and metabolic adaptation15:00 Hunger signals when calories increase18:00 The menopause and muscle approach20:00 How slowly calories should increase22:00 Hormone fluctuations and trend line data24:00 Consistency versus weekend extremes26:00 Body recomposition and scale mindset work30:00 Using photos instead of obsessing over the scale33:00 Common causes of overnight weight spikes37:00 Favorite foods and closing thoughtsConnect with MickeeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sortafitmick/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sortafitmick Website: https://www.epnutrition.co/mickeestillman Connect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinrcollins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristin.collins Website: https://kristincollinshealthcoaching.com/ #MaintenanceCalories #MenopauseNutrition #WomenOver40 #MidlifeMetabolism #StopCuttingCalories #BodyRecomposition #HormoneHealth #ConsistencyOverPerfection #HealthyAging #EatTheFood
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    41 分