420: What to Do When You Feel Stuck and Unmotivated to Workout
Fit in Real Life
Ever hit that point where you just don’t want to go? You’ve been working hard, but suddenly, the motivation’s gone, energy is low, and you’re not sure what to do next. This happened to me last week, and it inspired this week's episode. I share exactly what to do when the motivation dips and energy is nowhere to be found. Here’s a quick preview of what I cover: Why feeling unmotivated sometimes is totally normal The importance of planning for low-energy days Tips on taking a “deload week” and what that really means Fresh ways to bring energy back into your workouts How to find a...
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419: Hormones, Metabolic Health, and Weight Loss with Ashley Fillmore
Fit in Real Life
Is cardio really making you gain weight? Why isn’t your low-calorie diet working? In this episode of the Fit in Real Life podcast, I’m joined by Ashley Fillmore, a leading expert in sustainable weight loss, founder of Metabolic Fix™, and host of the Cheers to Your Success podcast. With nearly 20 years of experience, Ashley helps women heal their metabolism and balance their hormones for lifelong body transformation. Here’s what we dive into: Is Cardio Sabotaging Your Fat Loss? Is cardio good for you? Does burning more calories lead to faster weight loss? Or, could your workout routine...
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418: Redefining Femininity, Letting Go of Societal Standards, and My 11-Month Post-Explant Update
Fit in Real Life
It’s almost a year since my breast explant surgery. I’m sharing what the journey has really been like, from redefining my own version of femininity to discovering that confidence comes not from changing my body, but from accepting it as is. We often measure ourselves by our perceived “imperfections”—whether it’s our stomach, arms, skin, or scars—forgetting that we’re so much more than a sum of individual parts. If you've ever found yourself replaying that background noise of self-criticism, this episode is for you. In this episode I talk about: ✨ Redefining femininity:...
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417: The Best Shape For Your Life
Fit in Real Life
For years, I was chasing that elusive goal of being in the best shape of my life... which, in my mind, meant effortlessly running up a long hill looking graceful—and without my thighs chafing. But lately, my goal has changed. Now, it’s not about being in the best shape OF my life, but in the best shape FOR my life. What does that even mean? It's about looking beyond the here and now. Sure, I still want to feel strong and confident, but now I’m also thinking about things like: Strengthening my body so I can hike and climb stairs and play well into my 80s and 90s Prioritizing...
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416: 8 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Strength Workout
Fit in Real Life
Do you ever find yourself going to the gym but wondering if you're actually making progress? 🙋♀️ If so, you’re not alone! (Trust me, I’ve been there too... at least walking laps of the gym counts toward my daily steps... 🤔) In this week's episode of Fit in Real Life, I’m breaking down how to get the MOST out of your strength workout—because if you’re going to spend some time at the gym, you might as well get something for your effort! Here’s what we’re diving into: ✔️ How to warm up so that you don't tweak your back on the first setp ✔️ Why having a...
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415: 10 Popular Health Trends in 2024: What to Follow, What to Ignore
Fit in Real Life
Social media is FULL of the latest fitness hacks, challenges, and quick-fix solutions. One minute you're told you need to lift heavy like a powerlifter, and the next you’re wondering if dry brushing your thighs will magically burn off that last bit of fat (spoiler: it won’t). It’s hard not to get swept up in all the promises of "rapid results" or "the one thing you need" for fat loss, strength, or wellness. But how do you know what advice is worth following—and what might just leave you sore, confused, and still craving cookies? In the latest episode of the Fit in Real Life podcast,...
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414: 5 Questions that Sabotage Weight Loss
Fit in Real Life
Are you tired of feeling stuck when it comes to your health and fitness goals? Do you ever wonder "why is it so hard to change when I know I need to?". It's probably because you're asking yourself the WRONG questions—and those questions could be the very thing keeping you from making real progress. In the latest episode of Fit in Real Life, I dive into the surprising power of the questions we ask ourselves every day. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, build strength, or simply take better care of yourself, the way you talk to yourself matters. In this episode, I’ll show you how...
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413: 5 Things I've Learned from 6 Months of Therapy
Fit in Real Life
I want to be real with you today. For years, I thought I didn’t need therapy. I would tell myself, “I already know what to do… I just need to do it" and "I'm not so bad" and "what would I learn that I don't already know?" Maybe you’ve had those same thoughts, too? It took me a long time before I actually took that step to talk to someone. And even when I did, I went in thinking I just needed a little nudge in the right direction—a reminder of what I already knew. In short, therapy has been LIFE changing and LIFE giving. In this week's podcast I'm sharing my FIVE...
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412: A Powerful Evening Affirmation to Break the Nighttime Eating Habit
Fit in Real Life
Ever find yourself in a late-night snack battle? You know, where you promise you’ll stop after a few bites... but suddenly you're elbow-deep in chips or cookies? Me too. But here's the thing: it’s not just about resisting the urge—it’s about being intentional with how you end your day. In my latest podcast episode, I share one simple evening affirmation that’s been a game changer for me and my clients when it comes to beating those nighttime cravings. It’s not just fluffy words either. This affirmation is backed by action. And it’s not just about stopping the snacking; it’s...
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411: How I Plan my Strength Workouts
Fit in Real Life
When it comes to fitness, having a structured workout plan can make all the difference. It’s not just about showing up at the gym—it’s about knowing what to do, why you’re doing it, and how to make progress. In this week’s podcast, I share exactly how I design my workout plans to help you build strength, prevent injury, and create long-lasting results. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to fine-tune your routine, I’ll walk you through the key movements, why they matter, and how to create a plan that fits your life. Here’s what you’ll learn in the episode: Why...
info_outlineOver 300 episodes ago (episode 103), I recorded a podcast called The Diet "Rules" that are Actually Worth Following.
It was one of my most popular podcasts, and this week I'm doing an updated version.
My goal is to simplify nutrition. To throw out the dogmatic cult like approach and start to explore what works for you, while allowing some flexibility so that you can still make progress while enjoying life.
There’s no doubt, nutrition matters. What you put into your body will affect how you feel, how your body looks and how your body functions. One of the question I get asked ALL the time is “what should I eat?”.
If you rely on Dr. Google for your answer, you’ll find a spectrum of answers, from Atkins to the Zone Diet (and everything in between), all backed by hundreds of success stories and before and after pictures.
They all work… For somebody. And they all work, usually for at least 4-6 weeks.
We keep searching for the ‘best diet’ or diet hack that will easily help us shed pounds, have more energy, or reach any other goal we desire.
But the truth is, there is no “best diet”. There’s only the best diet for YOU. And I believe that’s one that you can stick to.
However, there are a few basic rules that are ACTUALLY worth following.
And that's exactly what I share on this week's podcast.
Press play and take a listen!
-Tanja x