Fit Womens Weekly Podcast

So much good catch up talk today! Right now, we're in a social media craze where we are being pushed to love our bodies as they are. And while that's great, FANTASTIC, it doesn't mean we have to accept our bodies. Today I share my own struggle with stress and body changes and how I'm going to be tweaking a few things to help return my body to it's "happy state". We will also talk Crossfit Open! 

What's the secret to seeing results? How do you break through plateaus? I get this question a lot and I'm sharing today the "not so secret" secret that can help propel you forward with your training. Enjoy!

No, I didn't drink the Crossfit Juice, but Jessica Beran did. This masters athlete has made it to regionals multiple times and offers a ton of insight in the Crossfit Open. Plus we chat about her current hiatus from the sport after be stuck on the sidelines from overtraining and under recovering. 

Get your head out the gutter! In this episode, learn 10 ways to show yourself love and respect. You can't be completely loved if you don't love yourself, right? We'll also chat about assessment workouts, all things stress and body "puffiness" and more. Listen in to celebrate our 101st podcast!

Listen in as I answer some of the most intriguing and important questions regarding your fitness and nutrition. Are fitness trackers good for estimating weight loss? Why are you feeling drained at the start of a race? Is the InstaPot worth the $$? And more!

What's really going on in the head of your trainer? On today's show, I have friend and fellow trainer, Lindsay Wright on to share our most honest trainer confessions. What we love most about our jobs, why we can't count to safe our lives and we may even eat crap... more often than you think.

Yoga and mobility guru Jill Miller shares her passion and knowledge on the importance of trigger ball therapy. What makes Tune Up Balls better than traditional foam rolling? How can you get started and what's the trick to keep going once you  do? Plus... did you know trigger balls may just help keep you looking youthful and wrinkle free?

Alex and I are sharing up our latest and greatest workout with you and then going straight into what we really love... food talk! Chime in as we talk about food rewards. Why rewarding yourself with food gets you no where and how to handle cravings during "strict" nutrition times. Plus updates on our goals!

The Speedgoat, Karl Meltzer, shares his passion for live, adventures, and trail running. Karl recently completed the entire Appalachian Trail in record and shares his drive, tips, and passion with us. What motivated him to go for this a third time? Get the lowdown here! And perhaps you'll be inspired to try something outside of the norm, something that right now makes you nervous or intimidates you. 

Sit back and hang out with Alex and me. Today we ring in 2017 by sharing our goals, our first workout of the year and our favorite highlights from our holiday hiatus. Our biggest challenge yet, the 21 day sugar detox kicks off this week and we would love to have you join us!  Learn more about our goals, why we're kicking the sugar to the curb, and the best cookbooks of the year. Happy 2017! 

This one gets personal, passionate, and maybe a bit opinionated at times. But it's a good one. Alex and I share our thoughts on trying to start a family and dealing with the thoughts of how our bodies could be changed forever and if we'll ever be able to get in shape post pregnancy... that is if we both can get pregnant. Plus a lot of holiday chat.  Side note... neither of us are pregnant at this time!

Lisa Van Ahn is a world class athlete and inspiration to women of all ages through her I Am Initiative. You are more than a job, you are more than a title. Lisa shares how to find your passion and drive in order to build strength and self love. 

Dr. Courtney Peterson shares her findings on time focused fasting. Does the time of day that you eat affect the amount of fat your body burns? How it stores sugar? What about exercise? When is the most effective time to get your sweat on and how to fuel for it? Listen in to learn about early time restricted eating and more!

We're going against 90% of the fitness world today as we share the truth.Do you need to watch what you eat? Do you need to balance your Thanksgiving meal? Do you need to workout before or after your feast? No, that's stupid. Listen in as Alex and I share our thoughts on eating for the holidays and why one day isn't going to destroy your waistline.

If you want to be stronger, fitter, thinner, whatever... something has to change. In order to life a life of growth, you have to be open to changing. Find out how to make that happen on today's podcast. Your warning? This is a very honest and "real" podcast today! Enjoy.

Today we have my friend and head trainer of my gym, Lynette, here to share her amazing story. Lynette had always been overweight, but after years of feeling uncomfortable and self-conscious decided enough was enough. She worked hard and lost 100 pounds and has kept it off for a decade. What's her secret and what let her to quit her job as a teacher to pursue her a career in health and fitness?

It's that time of year. Bugs are being passed around and there doesn't seem to be enough vitamin C at the drugstores. For those of us that love to exercise, getting sick can bring us down. RN, Alex helps clear the sick air by giving tips on when you should lay low from your routine and when it's okay to push through, even beneficial.  Plus, great tips on what to do if you end up sick and want to beat it as fast as possible. We of course share what's going in in life, our most recent workout and some Halloween fun!    As always, thanks for listening in!

I'm dropping in solo today so share some thoughts, emotions and a few coughs on how to deal with poor races or fitness outcomes. Some things you can control, others are out of your hands. Let's have a heart to heart as I allow my a-type personality to get a reality check! 

In this week's episode, Alex and I share our most recent workout PLUs we answer some tough (and awesome) workout questions. How do you go from exercising because you know you need it to a place where you love it? How do you see the results you've achieved to be kind for your body? How do you keep the motivation flowing so that you don't burn out and give up?  Plus much more! 

Recently Bonnie had a huge half marathon pr (we're talking 5+ minutes) by doing the one thing you should never ever do! Find out what it is!  Also learn what the #1 mistake is that we've made and that we see with our female clients on a daily basis when it comes to getting results.  And finally, we take a little fit quiz with one another to end with some fun.