Sleep and Hormones: Why It’s Important For Weight Loss + Health
Sleep… or the lack thereof… is a hot topic around our house right now. With everything happening around us, it’s easy to skip a bit
March 25, 2026
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Sleep… or the lack thereof… is a hot topic around our house right now. With everything happening around us, it’s easy to skip a bit
No matter where I am or what I’m doing, it’s not uncommon for people to come up to me and ask me questions, and I
Seeing others struggle, no matter what they’re struggling with, is tough. Super tough. Especially when the person who is struggling is a friend or family
What? Gain weight? Who wants to do that?! A lot of people, actually. The reality is they just don’t realize it because the biggest misconception
You guys, I’m about to let you in on a secret…I have a sweet tooth. Ok, maybe my love of Marshmallow Dream Bars gave it
Did you know that I have a super secret weapon that I keep in my back pocket, and it is, by far, time and time
After recently sharing my struggle with an eating disorder that started when I was young (check it out here on YouTube), the outpouring of not
Imagine this: Your head hits the pillow, and you immediately get the sensation that you are curling up in a cloud. The blankets wrap you
‘Tis the season to be thankful! I know 2020 has been a rough year, and it can often be hard to find the silver linings
Between holiday season and the “new normal,” it’s easy to feel run down. As my kitchen table is now a place for serving food, conducting
Before you reorganize your pantry or do a detailed cleansing of your fridge, step away from the salad you’re dreading eating because there’s some good
For my first episode of LIVE with Heidi, I knew the perfect guest would be the one and only Chris Powell. Many people see Chris
Carb cycling is the foundation of what I do every day and with every client. I know through years of experience with many different clients
It’s the month of love, and it’s always during this month that I’m reminded to step back and check in with the most important person…me.
With winter in full swing, dropping temperatures oftentimes bring on the feeling of hunkering down, cozying up, and enjoying some comfort food. To keep it
Every now and then, God brings someone into your life for a reason, and that was exactly the first thought I had the moment I
Okay mom, you were right. I think that marks the 723rd time I’ve had to say that…this month. I know I’m not the only one
There are two transformation stumbling blocks I hear about more than any others. Coincidentally, they’re two of the biggest burdens we all face in our
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Okay, ladies. It’s time for a little #realtalk #toughlove from yours truly. There’s a myth circulating in your gyms, in your conversations with your girlfriends,
I can’t even tell you how often I hear from those on their transformation journey who are SO incredibly frustrated by the numbers they read
See ya’ later, winter weather, don’t let the door hit ya’ on the way out! After a completely unexpected cold front snuck it’s way into
Did someone say peanut butter?! Those two magic words can get any feet running toward the kitchen in our house! Peanut butter is one of those amazing little treats that makes you?
The Christmas tree has been decorated, the stockings have been hung, and the cards have been mailed out?the most wonderful time of the year is
You did it! You made it through Thanksgiving without indulging in every sweet in sight. Or maybe you didn’t, and you found yourself reaching for
Today we?re FINALLY celebrating the launch of Transform 2.0! Guys?Transform 2.0 is truly our 5th baby! A baby that took 10 years to dream up,
If you?re anything like me, you want to have your cake (or Marshmallow Dream Bar! #MDB) AND eat it, too! We want the best of
Here in Arizona, August/September is when most kiddos are getting ready to head back to school! Since the Powell kids are gearing up to get
I?ve said it a million times, but I?m going to say it again?.How lucky are we to get to make people?s dreams come true
If there?s one thing that?s going to make or break your transformation success, it?s preparation. ?If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.?
Meet Mary. A Hurricane Harvey survivor who lost EVERYTHING in the flood but didn?t let it stop her from transforming her life. We were so
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of the Ketogenic or “Keto” Diet. It seems like you can’t go anywhere without hearing about this magic diet
With only a few weeks left in my favorite season of the year—pumpkin flavored everything season, of course—the Powell Pack is trying to squeeze in
Whoever says diamonds are a girl?s best friend clearly has no clue what a good pair of leggings can do for her backside. Booty-lifting, muscle-hugging
It’s finally September, and you know what that means… PUMPKIN EVVVEEERRRRRYTHING. That’s right?I’m that #basic and I know it. In all seriousness though, pumpkin is
Go green or go home!! Just kidding…you are welcome in my home whether you eat your veggies or not, but let us not forget how
What’s better than a backyard BBQ during a holiday weekend?! How about a backyard BBQ that won’t break the diet? Sounds perfect to me! And
Chris and I get asked all of the time what our fave go-to meals are, especially since—like many of you—we have a crazy, busy life!
When it comes to transformation, there is no truer statement than “Abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym!” Seriously, no matter how many
As always, Chris and I loved hanging out with our friends at Good Morning Arizona today to talk about two of our passions?our brand new app, TRANSFORM with Chris
If you ever step on the scale for your weekly weigh in and your weight has plateaued or gone up, please don?t freak out! This
As we gear up for the launch of the TRANSFORM app (which is totally amazing and will change so many lives when it launches March 27th!), Chris
It’s been a while since we’ve done a Perfectly Imperfect post…with the TRANSFORM app launch so close, juggling 4 kiddos, and business as usual, time
Are you ready for an at-home transformation that is definitely one for the record books? Jacqueline is a close friend of one of our team
Now that the TRANSFORM app has launched, Chris and I can officially train YOU! We?re getting a lot of questions about the different programs and
Keeping your health and fitness goals on track while juggling a busy schedule can be so difficult? trust me, I totally get it! I must
Whether it?s Christmas, the 4th of July, or really any holiday in between, our family loves any excuse for “themed” foods. Since I’m admittedly not
Clearly, Chris and I have WAY too much fun filming these quick videos. Like I wish we could shoot ONLY these kinds of vids!
It?s that time of year…we have fun family get-togethers, work parties, and social gatherings galore. And while we love these chances to spend time with
10/24/15: The winner of our free DietBet game entry is…Lisa!!! And since I had several Lisas enter, the winning Lisa’s email address has something to
I get a lot of questions about supplements: What do I think about this one? Does this one really help you lose weight? I?m pregnant
In true Transformation Tuesday style, I have quite the incredible story to share with you today. At nearly 70 years-old (yes…SEVENTY!), Jo took the
From the outside, it may appear that Chris and I have these crazy-unlimited reserves of energy on tap and ready for use at all times!!
During each season of?Extreme Weight Loss,?we get a ton of questions regarding the skin removal surgery that many of our contestants undergo at the end
Last night was definitely bitter sweet. The final episode of each season brings both a huge amount of pride and gratitude, as well as a
Ladies and gentlemen?our Fit Fashionista, Miss Kim Williams!! It was quite the year for Kim, and the journey definitely wasn?t all smooth sailing, but by
Throughout the last 5 seasons of EWL, I find myself often talking about?how our peeps impact?our lives much more than we feel like we could
John and Panda… where do I begin? Two very different people, two very different backgrounds, and two very different journeys of transformation! Yet, both turned
One day in 2011, Kari Ianuale was getting dressed for work and was having a difficult time buttoning up her size 24 pants. When this
Yet another incredible episode with not one, but TWO jaw-dropping transformations! And how cool was it to finally get a little sneak peek into how