Episodes
This week's episode is a completely unscripted, honest, chit-chat-style update on the past 12 months of my health and fitness journey. As a nutrition and fitness coach, navigating completely unexpected change in my own fitness journey was a new experience for me! I hope this episode resonates with you in some way, and encourages you to do the best you can with whatever life's thrown at you. :) You can find me on Instagram HERE. Email: [email protected]
Published 08/21/23
In this week's episode, I explain why I think Fall might be the most underrated season for making significant strides in your fitness journey. As we head into August, the goal of this episode is to help you gain clarity about your goals and encourage you to take action  NOW. Macro friendly chili: linked HERE. You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about coaching HERE. Email: [email protected]
Published 07/31/23
One of the main stumbling blocks I see in peoples' fitness journeys is that, far to often, they let their feelings dictate their actions. In this week's episode, I elaborate on the impact of allowing your feelings to interfere in your fitness journey (as well as offer some tangible alternatives & solutions!). If you've been feeling stuck in your fitness journey, this episode might be exactly what you need. You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about coaching HERE. You...
Published 07/10/23
Maybe you're currently doing some IG-stalking to find the right online coach for your fitness journey... maybe you've worked with a coach before, but you're wanting to see what else is out there... maybe you've never considered working with a coach, but you'd be interested to learn a bit behind-the-scenes info of what coaching entails. Regardless of which category you fall into, I think you'll enjoy this week's episode! This week, I break down some key topics and questions I would recommend...
Published 05/08/23
Warning: this episode may be a bit of a hot take. :) It takes about .5 seconds scrolling through the fitness side of social media to see countless messages bashing the idea of "restriction..." Claims like, "restriction isn't healthy for your relationship with food," or "you can reach your goals without restricting anything," or "restriction isn't necessary to be successful in fitness," definitely mean well, but is restriction truly as bad as people make it out to be? In this week's episode,...
Published 05/01/23
This weeks's episode features Adam Poehlmann, CEO and head coach of Poehlmann Fitness. We cover it all: Adam's experience with coaching over the last 10 years, the importance of health and fitness beyond aesthetics, how parents impact their children's perspectives of health and fitness, using social media for online businesses, and more! You can find Adam on Instagram, TikTok, and through his podcast, the Poecast (on Apple and Spotify). You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more...
Published 04/24/23
This week's episode covers all things weekend eating. We look at whether or not weekend eating can derail your progress, reasoning + examples of how weekends add up over time, as well as some specific tools and strategies that will allow you to head into the weekend with confidence! You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about coaching HERE. Email: [email protected]
Published 04/17/23
This week's Q&A covers 5 questions received in my Instagram question box. Questions (with timestamps): #1 (1:27): "Tips for working out with a minor injury? Tweaked my knee last week, but don't feel like I need to take a full week off." #2 (4:50): "What's an ideal rate of weight loss in a deficit?" #3 (12:55): "I'm trying to track my macros, but I'm still feeling food guilt. Tips?" #4 (20:50): "Should I add back the calories burned during my workout? I'm in a dieting phase right...
Published 04/10/23
"If I want to lose weight and tone up, should I focus more on cardio or strength training?" If you've ever asked this question or generally wondered if/how to best incorporate both methods of exercise into your workout regimen, this episode is for you! This week's episode shares my general recommendations for exercise (specifically in the context of fat loss) as well as some practical guidelines for incorporating different methods of training into your routine. You can find me on Instagram...
Published 03/27/23
This week's episode breaks down some key differences between using free weights and machines in the gym. If you've ever wondered which exercise variation is better suited for your goals, the pros and cons between the two, and how to most effectively incorporate them into your training sessions, this episode is for you! You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about coaching HERE. Email: [email protected]
Published 03/06/23
This week's episode reviews the most common mistakes I see with macro tracking. If you're putting in the effort to track your food, my goal is to make sure you're reaping allll the benefits. You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about coaching HERE. Email: [email protected]
Published 02/20/23
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not medical advice, nor am I saying birth control is bad/good for everyone. The purpose of this episode is to share my experience navigating hormonal birth control (the pill) over the past few years, and how it relates to my fitness journey now. You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about coaching HERE. Email: [email protected]
Published 02/13/23
While my original plan was to debunk the "Top 5 Fitness Myths..."  that list quickly turned to 10, which quickly turned to 15! So sit back, relax, and get ready to listen to the 15 fitness myths that drive me NUTS, and of course some science-backed information to debunk each myth. Click HERE to listen to my episode on Reverse Dieting on Apple Podcasts. Click HERE to listen to my episode on Reverse Dieting on Spotify. You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about coaching...
Published 02/06/23
Do fad diets work? Let's get into it! This week's episode reviews fad diets, how and why they "work," who they "work" for, and more. Click here for my episode on fat loss: (Episode 14). You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about coaching HERE. Email: [email protected]
Published 01/30/23
This week's episode outlines 5 things you can do TODAY to level up your fitness journey. Instagram accounts to follow: @jordanlipsfitness @syattfitness @soheefit @briannaraefitness You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about coaching HERE. Email: [email protected]
Published 01/23/23
Is discipline necessary for success in a fitness journey? Yes BUT... If you haven't yet seen success in your fitness journey, is more discipline always the answer? Not necessarily... If you've ever felt like you "just aren't disciplined enough" or you "need more discipline" in your fitness journey, this episode may challenge your line of thinking! In this episode, I propose that truly successful people (in the context of health and fitness) likely aren't "just more disciplined" than you......
Published 01/16/23
We may be 1 week into the new year, but it's not too late to set a goal/vision/word for 2023. In this week's episode, I share my "word" for the new year, why I've chosen this word, and some tips + tricks to set your own word for 2023! You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about coaching HERE. Email: [email protected]
Published 01/09/23
Today's episode may challenge what you believe to be true about your fitness goals - but if you find yourself constantly trying to "lose the last 5 lbs," this episode is for you! You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about coaching HERE. Email: [email protected]
Published 12/26/22
Introducing YOY, otherwise known as my "Year of Yes," the New Years resolution that changed my life! This may not be the MOST fitness-y episode to date (okay, fine... it's not really very fitness-y at all). But don't be mistaken: there are plenty of takeaways you can apply to your health and fitness journey - especially with New Years around the corner! In this episode, I share some stories from my "Year of Yes," and how committing to putting myself outside of my comfort zone changed my...
Published 12/19/22
(For full context and background information, check out Episode 39!) This episode outlines the different ways you can get calorie targets based on your body and goals. For each of the three methods (personal tracking, online calculator, and from a coach), I'll outline (1) how to use the method, (2) pros of the method, as well as (3) cons of the method. RESOURECES: tdeecalculator.net Book a one-time nutrition consultation here. You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about...
Published 12/12/22
This episode is packed with all you need to know about tracking your food! Whether you're totally new to tracking or you've tracked before, I'm willing to bet you'll learn something new. Macros 101 Episode: click here tdeecalculator.net To book a nutrition consultation, click here - You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about coaching HERE. Email: [email protected]
Published 12/05/22
What if I told you that your health and fitness goals aren't just about what you eat and how many times you workout each week? In this week's mini episode, I lay out 5 (seemingly non-fitnessy) things I incorporated into my lifestyle that drastically changed my health and fitness goals.  You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about coaching HERE. Email: [email protected]
Published 11/28/22
TIS THE SEASON BABY! Listen - I love the holidays. I love the celebration, the traditions, the time spent with family... and I love the food :) AND... at the same time... I love following through with the commitments I make to myself, I love FEELING good in my skin, and I love knowing I'm treating my body well. Often times, the holiday season  brings stress and nerves for people who have fitness goals. Whether you're focused on making progress this holiday season, or you just don't want to...
Published 11/21/22
If you've ever felt like you can't enjoy the foods you love if you want to reach your fitness goals, this episode is for you! In this episode, I break down the ever-so-popular "food is fuel" claim... food might be fuel for our bodies, yes... but is that ALL that food is? Check out Ep. 19: "It's Not JUST About Macros" on Apple Podcasts (click HERE) or on Spotify (click here). You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about coaching HERE. Email: [email protected]
Published 11/14/22
This week’s episode will equip you with some of our most efficient tips for meal prep! Don’t get it twisted - you don’t have to eat the same thing everyday in order to reach your goals. This episode will leave you with some of my top tips and tricks to make meal prep work FOR you, as well as a number of different meal prep strategies, whether you’ve got 5 minutes or 5 hours of time! To download our free meal prep guide, click HERE. You can find me on Instagram HERE. You can learn more about...
Published 11/07/22