You don’t need more “balance.” You need alignment with what matters most.
In this episode, I break down the myth of balance and why it’s often the very thing keeping you from making progress in your health and fitness. Using real stories, hard truths, and practical tips, I show you how to trade the illusion of balance for intentional choices that honor your goals and your life.
Here’s what we dig into:
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Why “balance” is often just disguised misalignment
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The hidden cost of saying yes to everything
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Why your health has to be the foundation for everything else
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How people-pleasing derails your progress (and what to do instead)
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The pyramid of priorities and where health really fits
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How to set boundaries without feeling deprived
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Why discipline is actually freedom — not restriction
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The small, unsexy basics that create lasting results
Balance isn’t a 50-50 split between fun and discipline. It’s a harmony that serves your priority. – Nathalia Melo
If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of all-or-nothing, peer pressure, and constant derailment, this episode will help you redefine balance so it works for you — not against you.
Because balance isn’t about doing it all. It’s about doing what aligns with the life and body you actually want.
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Ever wish you had a fit and straightforward BFF with over 15 years of experience to help you filter through all the information regarding fitness, nutrition, and life?
That’s exactly what you’ll get when you listen to the Unfiltered Fit Life Podcast.
Join Former Bikini Olympia Champion, mom of 2, and fitness coach Nathalia Melo each week as she shares fitness, nutrition, and life tips to help busy working moms simplify their fitness journey so they can learn easy and simple strategies on how to lose weight and feel sexy AF.
After helping over 5000 busy working moms, Nathalia has found the blueprint to fitness, nutrition, and life success, which she will be sharing in this podcast: actionable tips that will help busy working moms be more present at work and at home.
This show is for you if you realize that nothing good comes from your comfort zone and are ready to challenge yourself to achieve great things. Follow Unfiltered Fit Life wherever you are listening to join us each week for a splash of sass, humor, and a whole lotta truth.
The podcast transcript for this episode of the Unfiltered Fit Life podcast follows
The Illusion of “Balance”
Nathalia Melo [00:00:02]
Think you’re chasing balance in your health? You might actually be stuck in comfortable misalignment. In this episode, Nathalia unpacks why most women’s version of balance — saying yes to everything, people-pleasing, skipping workouts — is the very thing keeping them stuck.
When Balance Becomes the Problem
Nathalia Melo [00:05:07]
If you’re unhappy with your body, energy, or health, something’s already out of balance. True balance isn’t doing it all — it’s aligning your actions with your priorities. Nathalia shares why constantly “living life” without boundaries actually sacrifices your life in the long run.
Why Health Has to Be the Foundation
Nathalia Melo [00:12:54]
From family to career to friendships, everything depends on your health. Without it, showing up fully for the people and goals you care about becomes impossible. Nathalia breaks down her “pyramid of priorities” and why health is the foundation that supports them all.
Boundaries Aren’t Deprivation
Nathalia Melo [00:19:19]
Every yes you give to something misaligned is a no to progress. Saying no to the extra drink, late night, or skipped workout isn’t about restriction — it’s an investment in your future self. Discipline, Nathalia says, is actually freedom.
The Comfortable Misalignment Trap
Nathalia Melo [00:26:15]
Many women live in “comfortable misalignment” — familiar but unfulfilling habits that keep them stuck. Nathalia challenges listeners to audit their daily yeses and see how many actually align with their long-term priorities.
Redefining Balance as Alignment
Nathalia Melo [00:36:12]
Balance isn’t a 50/50 split between fun and discipline — it’s harmony that serves your priorities. Nathalia shares simple shifts to set boundaries, practice intentional indulgences, and commit to the unsexy basics like movement, food prep, sleep, and hydration.
