Destination Begin

Kristen Smith
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I’ve lost over 250 pounds and changed my life radically many times over. I’ll be detailing my life as a child in a religious cult, growing up as a fat kid, losing weight, bariatric surgery, fitness hacks, meal and life planning strategies and real life, tough love cheering you on to achieving your goals and aspirations. I don’t pet. I am silly. I am fun. And I am simply ordinary. Which means I am qualified to convince other ordinary folks how to do the extraordinary.

  1. 08/06/2025

    The Sweet Escape - Living Life Without Sugar

    In this podcast episode, I share my personal journey of removing sugar from my life, detailing the challenges and benefits I have experienced along the way. Takeaways Giving up sugar does not equate to suffering. The removal of sugar has lifts a stronghold on the brain. Food should not be euphoric; it should be nourishing. There are no downsides to living without sugar. Feeling addicted to sugar is a sign of a dysfunctional relationship with it. The mental burden of sugar consumption is exhausting - never is easier than the war. Want to learn more about type 2 diabetes and the dangers of sugar? Check out The Diabetes Code by Jason Fung - Grab a copy here! Want to learn more about ending addiction? The ultimate help for me has been Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Emotional Eating book - Grab a copy here!

    33 min

  2. 05/28/2025

    How I Know God Is Real

    In my darkest moment, my greatest joy was waiting across the street and in this episode I tell the story of what proved to me forever that I have nothing to fear. So cry your tears, little one. Let life shake you. Because just as sure life will shake, it will shine. Again. And again. And....again.

    14 min

  3. 05/13/2025

    Make it a Meal - The end of dopamine snacking

    Recent life happenings including our new park location launch, a trip to California with Mom and a challenge to stop the dopamine snacking cycle with a meal challenge! We burn fat between eating experiences so those snacks are often why you hit a plateau or have unexplained weight gain. Join the challenge to choose to put your food on a plate and ONLY eat meals - no snacks - 5 days a week. Want a free guide to help you? Download here

    51 min
  4. Miami Beach Fit Camp - Irina

    05/11/2025

    Miami Beach Fit Camp - Irina

    Meet Irina - a 54 year old wife and mom who prioritizes fitness and brings her style and grace to the beach with us almost daily! Irina has a fascinating life story and shares a bit here about her move from Moscow to Israel to the US and what motivates her to work out! Learn more about Miami Beach Fit Camp at www.miamibeachfitcamp.com!

    30 min
  5. Miami Beach Fit Camp - Fitness for Life with Lisa and Marjorie

    05/04/2025

    Miami Beach Fit Camp - Fitness for Life with Lisa and Marjorie

    The Miami Beach Fit Camp podcast debuts with guests Lisa and Marjorie, two of the first three members of our workout crew on the beach. In this episode you'll meet two fit and active women over 60 who give us insight on why they work out, how they stay active and enjoy it. Learn more about us at www.miamibeachfitcamp.com and follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/miamibeachfitcamp. Questions or feedback? Email coach@miamibeachfitcamp.com

    21 min

  6. 04/17/2025

    Running Toward Purpose: Fitness, Family, and Fierce Energy

    In this episode, I’m catching you up on everything—from accidentally recording Roy making bacon instead of the actual podcast (oops!) to a quick but meaningful trip to Minnesota to celebrate my brother. I share stories about time with my nieces, running a hot and humbling half-marathon, and what it felt like to rally donations for my friend Eddie’s cancer fight. I also talk about the power of giving, how I got unstuck from indecision around generosity, and why saying “yes” when I can has changed my life. Then I dive deep into what so many of you ask me about: fitness confusion. I break down HIIT training, resistance training, and core work—what works, what doesn’t, and why strength training is the number one priority (especially for women over 40). Plus, I give a little update on Miami Beach Boot Camp, my business growth, and some fun things happening in my world. It’s a mix of personal reflection, education, and hopefully, some inspiration to help you make your next big, bodacious shift. The Higher Book Club has chosen The Four Agreements for our April book. Join the book club and read with us! ⁠Grab a copy here on sale on Amazon! ⁠ ⁠Join the Higher Book Club Here!⁠ Support my friend Eddy as he battles pancreatic cancer. Any amount helps but $13.10 is my request for all listeners to support my half marathon on April 6th in honor of Eddy! ⁠Donate directly to Eddy here!⁠

    1h 5m

  7. 03/29/2025

    Relationships and Nature's Carbs

    This week I talk about Nature's Carbs and how I'm trying to be a better wife as I navigate year 2, into year 3 of my third and final marriage. Grab a challenge this month to explore and choose Nature's Carbs!! Details on what that means and how to do it and why you should! Here's a cheat sheet to join in! The Higher Book Club has chosen The Four Agreements for our April book. Join the book club and read with us! Grab a copy here on sale on Amazon! Join the Higher Book Club Here! Support my friend Eddy as he battles pancreatic cancer. Any amount helps but $13.10 is my request for all listeners to support my half marathon on April 6th in honor of Eddy! Donate directly to Eddy here!

    1h 6m

  8. 03/20/2025

    Make Good Choices

    It's not the big decisions that change your life as much as it's the tiny ones, day in and day out, that create the life you live. In this episode we discuss how making choices that fit with your life purpose and long term goals removes the emotion from the momentary choices and give you direction. Also - help out my friend Eddy as he fights pancreatic cancer. I'm asking everyone I know to donate just $13.10 to Eddy's GoFundMe to sponsor my half marathon that I'm running for Eddy. You can donate here! Want to retreat with us to Jackson Hole and Yellowstone in August? Details at https://www.miamibeachfitcamp.com/grand-tetons-retreat

    1h 14m
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I’ve lost over 250 pounds and changed my life radically many times over. I’ll be detailing my life as a child in a religious cult, growing up as a fat kid, losing weight, bariatric surgery, fitness hacks, meal and life planning strategies and real life, tough love cheering you on to achieving your goals and aspirations. I don’t pet. I am silly. I am fun. And I am simply ordinary. Which means I am qualified to convince other ordinary folks how to do the extraordinary.

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  • Creator
    Kristen Smith
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    355
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kristen Smith
  • Show Website
    Destination Begin