#113 Quiet Quitting
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Quiet quitting, the sneaky way that we let dreams go to die. Unfortunately, most of us are not even aware that we are doing this! Including myself. But once you become aware of it there is no going back. You have no choice but to do better! This episode is def full of some tough love and the motivational kick in the ass you need to not give up on your goals!
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#112 Can You Really Create a Fit Lifestyle with 90 Day Challenges? (Sprint Goals)
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90 Day Challenges can get a bad rap about not creating any real lasting changes and this because they are missing 2 key ingredients to keep you going! Today we are talking about sprint goals, what they are and how to do them right!
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#111 The Fittest Experience Online Qualifier - My Takeaways
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This was my first time competing in The Fittest Experience Online Qualifier and I wanted to share my experience. What it was like, what I am going to do differently next year and sharing if I made it to the big event in January at Austin, Texas! For anyone in the Crossfit space that has thought about competing or already competes, I hope you can learn from my honest takeaways in this episode.
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#110 The Keto Diet & Muscle Gains
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Studies cited in this episode Impact of a 6-week non-energy-restricted ketogenic diet on physical fitness, body composition and biochemical parameters in healthy adults Low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet impairs anaerobic exercise performance in exercise-trained women and men: a randomized-sequence crossover trial - The Ergogenic Effects of Acute Carbohydrate Feeding on Resistance Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (looked at men and women) Impact of a 6-week non-energy-restricted ketogenic diet on physical fitness, body composition and biochemical parameters in...
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#109 Preparing for Your first Crossfit Competition
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Today I share with you my biggest takeaways and tips on how to prepare for your first local Crossfit competition. Also, what it's like to compete, what I recommend eating and doing the day of competition. My hopes is that I can inspire you to sign up for your first Crossfit competition if you haven't done one before! It's an experience worth doing if you are into Crossfit at any fitness level.
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#108 Should Women Try Intermittent Fasting for Fat Loss? Does it hurt or help lean muscle gains?
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In today's episode we really look into the science of fasting (mostly around intermittent fasting) based on the research provided below. I play devil's advocate and look into top reasons why people are FOR or AGAINST fasting and compare that to what was found in the studies. Then I give you my opinions on fasting based on what I've learned, so that you can make your own opinions on if fasting is the right thing for you and your goals! The 5 top things we discuss today: 1. Does fasting boost fat loss? what about fasted exercise? 2. Is fasting the only and best way to do activate autophagy? 3....
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#107 My Mindset and Game Plan to Lose This Extra 10lbs
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Today's episode I share my current goal of losing 10lbs. Why I need to, how I approach it in a positive way and the game plan I am taking to reach it. This episode is not just to share about me. It's main purpose is to inspire someone to lose their next 10lbs and give them a healthy motivating prospective on how they can make it happen.
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#106 Diagnosed with ADHD at Age 35 (Mental Health Journey Update #2)
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Today's episode is me sharing an update on my mental health journey. It's been a little over a month since my last update. I am happy to say I think I've finally found an ADHD medication that works! Most of today's episode is me sharing many non-typical ADHD symptoms and reflecting that back on my own struggle of going undiagnosed with ADHD for 35 years.
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#105 Should You Try Crossfit? A Skeptics Honest Opinion
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3 Podcast Episodes focused on macro counting (What to look for when hiring a Nutrition or Macros Coach (make offer at the end), Do calories really matter? How much protein do I really need to eat for my goals? Tips and Tricks to Eating More Protein, The Perfect Diet,
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#104 Where I've Been (My Mental Healthy Journey)
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If you have been a follower of the podcast, you probably have noticed I haven't uploaded a new episode since October 2021! I took a step back so I could focus on my mental health which is something I've honestly been struggling with since I was 13, unfortunately. So today is just a short update on where I am on that journey. The big takeaway is, I am going to start posting new episodes again!
info_outlineWhether you are looking forward to school starting or not, one thing is for certain our routines are going to change. That is why now is the perfect time to start creating the routines you WANT! Today's episode I share with you how to take advantage of this opportunity to shift your life towards better routines that get you to your goals. We talk about why this matters, what are those routines that will make the most difference and how to get started.
Other shows mentioned:
#90 Meal Planning Advice and Tips
#70 My Meal Planning Method
#79 Stop Doing Exercise Just to Burn Calories