Making FIT Work
Welcome to Making FIT Work, hosted by Nina McGoff, certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and busy mom of two. Every Monday on Making FIT Work, we'll be addressing the everyday obstacles that most of us face regarding health and fitness...motivation, mindset, nutrition habits, and more. We regularly interview other busy parents and professionals who will be sharing their best practices and tips that have helped them stay committed to their goals even when life gets crazy. Here you're always going to get real honest talk with actionable advice that I hope will inspire you on your journey to strong, healthy & happy. You can find Making FIT Work on any platform where you listen to podcasts. Be sure to hang out with me on Facebook and Instagram @fitwith_nina. Have an idea for the show? Or have a specific topic you'd like me to cover? Drop me a DM or join my private Facebook community Making FIT Work and let me know! I can't wait to hear from you! Thanks for listening in.
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48. Self-Care As a Tool for Growth with Marcy Sarmento
06/27/2023
48. Self-Care As a Tool for Growth with Marcy Sarmento
When I think of real women who are Making Fit Work, I think of local business owner and friend, Marcy Sarmento. Marcy owns Livi Laser Center and is a mom of 2 busy kids, but she always makes time for self-care. Self-care is one of the best tools we have for growth, both in our businesses and our personal lives. When we build up our energy and confidence, we carry that energy throughout the day and in to every thing we do. Marcy shares with us how she practices self-care, including meditation, journalling, building community, eating right, and always getting in some movement. , Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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70. Do You Need A Fitness Coach?
05/29/2023
70. Do You Need A Fitness Coach?
How do you know if you need to hire a personal trainer or coach? What’s the difference between the two anyways? And if you do need one, how do you pick one? The coaching industry might feel crowded with voices telling you one thing or another and it gets overwhelming. That’s why in this episode, I’m sitting down with my good friend and colleague Nicole, who has been training clients for over 25 years herself, so we can set the record straight once and for all. Getting clear on your fitness goals and expectations can help you decide on the right kind of personal training investment to make, and how to tell the good coaches apart from the really great ones. Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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69. Is Perimenopause Causing You to Gain Weight?
05/15/2023
69. Is Perimenopause Causing You to Gain Weight?
Today’s episode might be a sensitive topic for some, but it’s becoming a pet-peeve of mine and I think it needs to be discussed: is perimenopause the cause of all of your weight gain struggles? I see this everywhere, brands and influencer targeting women in their 40’s and claiming they have the one answer to all your perimenopausal weight-related issues, but there’s one main problem: there is absolutely no truth to the idea that perimenopause causes weight gain at all! You might actually be experiencing perimenopause and if that’s the case there are ways to alleviate symptoms. However, if you’re seeing some weight gain as you reach your 40’s and beyond, there’s more that can be done than just blaming your changing hormones and giving up. Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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68. Myth Busting: Should You Avoid Fruit?
05/09/2023
68. Myth Busting: Should You Avoid Fruit?
Welcome to a series here on Making Fit Work where I’ll be breaking down some of the most popular health & fitness myths out there so you can pay attention to what really matters on your own journey. This myth is a little surprising to me, but for some reason it seems to stick around: should you avoid eating fruit because it has too much sugar? I don’t know about you, but I’ve never met anyone who is starting a health and fitness journey because they over-indulged in too many apples or too many smoothies. Of course fruit has sugar, and you can definitely be mindful of when you’re consuming it, but there are so many benefits to getting in your daily servings of fruit. In fact, I think the real reason people are cutting out fruit is to avoid making the changes that will actually make a difference in living a healthier life. Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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67. How to Build Confidence in Yourself with Catherine Wood
04/04/2023
67. How to Build Confidence in Yourself with Catherine Wood
In order to be the best version of yourself and build the kind of life you love, you need to be able to have confidence. Confidence isn’t a zero-sum game, where some people have it and other just don’t. Building your confidence is exactly like building muscle—it takes reps, and it takes time. Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Catherine Wood, Head Coach of Unbounded Potential, a firm supporting introverted, empathic, and sensitive entrepreneurs build their own joy-filled lives. Catherine shares with us what true confidence looks and feels like, as well as some tactical steps we can all take to reconnect with the confidence inside us all. Connect with Catherine: , , , Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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66. How To Be Your Own Diet Detective!
03/16/2023
66. How To Be Your Own Diet Detective!
One thing I always want to give to my clients is more than just meal plans and quick fixes for the time that we work together, but the tools they need to eat healthy and get results for their whole life. A meal plan of plain chicken and broccoli might work for a few weeks to months, but that’s no way to live and nobody is going to find sustainable results that way. That’s why I like to help my clients become Diet Detectives. I teach them to ask the right questions and look to the big dial movers in their lives so that once our time together is over, they can keep up with the strongest, healthiest, happiest version of themselves. Join me for , my 10-week nutrition program where I’m teaching you how to ADD and BALANCE your food so you can optimize your metabolism. We start March 20th! Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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65. Myth Busting: Eating Small, Frequent Meals
03/11/2023
65. Myth Busting: Eating Small, Frequent Meals
Welcome to a new series here on Making Fit Work where I’ll be breaking down some of the most popular health & fitness myths out there so you can pay attention to what really matters on your own journey. Do you need to be eating small, frequent meals in order to lose weight? Of course not! There is no one-size-fits-all method of eating that works for everyone! Small, frequent meals might work for your specific needs, but it’s not magic bullet for losing weight. What matters most is eating in a way that’s sustainable for your life, whether you’re eating at home, on vacation, during the holidays, or on an average day. Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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64. What's Behind PlanIt Eats?
02/13/2023
64. What's Behind PlanIt Eats?
If you’re a listener of this podcast, chances are you’re always on the go and might struggle finding ways to make “fit” work into your busy lifestyle. For many of my clients, figuring out what to eat is one of the hardest parts of their health and fitness journeys, and it’s no surprise with so much conflicting information out there and the amount of time and prep work it takes to eat well! That’s where PlanIt Eats comes in. Created by local business owner, Michael Glassman, PlanIt Eats is a meal delivery service with a goal to make delicious and nutritious meal readily available to everyone! Food is medicine, and when we fuel our bodies well, we set ourselves up to live our healthiest, happiest, and best lives. Use code FITWITHNINA for 10% off your first order with PlanIt Eats! Connect with PlanIt Eats: , , Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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63. Myth Busting: Should You Avoid Eating After 7pm?
01/30/2023
63. Myth Busting: Should You Avoid Eating After 7pm?
Welcome to a new series here on Making Fit Work where I’ll be breaking down some of the most popular health & fitness myths out there so you can pay attention to what really matters on your own journey. Today let’s talk about this idea that you should stop eating at 7pm. Frankly, this myth seems a little arbitrary to me, because your body can’t tell time! What’s more important is when you eat in relation to your own bed time, as well as cutting out the real detriment to your progress: mindless snacking. Want to find out the real best time to stop eating? Tune in! Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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62. Cyclical, Seasonal, and Ayurvedic Living with Andrea Claasen
01/23/2023
62. Cyclical, Seasonal, and Ayurvedic Living with Andrea Claasen
PMS often controls our lives as women, but what if I told you there are ways not only to manage PMS symptoms, but even eliminate them? That’s why I’m so excited to have Andrea Claasen on the podcast this week! Andrea is a former personal trainer turned Ayurvedic & Yoga guide and our conversation was both fascinating and beneficial in equal measure. Maybe you’ve heard of Ayurvedic living here and there online, but what does it really mean? And more importantly, how can we use it live more in tune with nature? Let’s find out together. Connect with Andrea: , Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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61. My Word & Intention for 2023
01/16/2023
61. My Word & Intention for 2023
I took a little time off podcasting at the end of 2022 to spend time with family and reflect on the upcoming year. It’s so easy to get caught up in what everyone else around us is doing, so it’s important to me to think about how I can share and empower you going forwards. I always pick a word to focus on for the year, to serve as an anchor for my goals. Typically I’ve picked words that channeled what I wanted to achieve professionally, but this time I wanted to focus on something a little different. I thought about what I truly need to create my “best life” and one word kept coming up again and again: connection. Here’s to finding new, better ways to connect with each other in 2023. Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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60. Hack Your Mindset to Transform Your Life with Bela Castro
12/13/2022
60. Hack Your Mindset to Transform Your Life with Bela Castro
More than anything else, I often find that mindset is the number one thing holding my clients back from the success they’re looking for. By getting rid of our limiting beliefs, we unlock the potential to accomplish anything, the potential that lived within us all along. Happiness is found within ourselves and loving who we are, and that self love is the hack needed to unlock our best lives. Connect with Bela: , , Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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59. Weight Lifting for Weight Loss
11/23/2022
59. Weight Lifting for Weight Loss
You’ve probably heard by now that one of the best things a woman can do on her weight loss journey is to start strength training, aka weight lifting… but why? If you want to lose weight and burn fat, you first have to understand your metabolism and what it’s made up of. Believe it or not, exercise only comprises about 5% of your metabolism! So then why start lifting? Building muscle mass changes everything up and helps you burn that fat a lot faster. Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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58. How to Talk About Food with Kids with Vanessa Thornton
10/24/2022
58. How to Talk About Food with Kids with Vanessa Thornton
I’m so excited to share this episode with you today, because it’s something very important that I think a lot of us aren’t quite sure how to do “right.” How do you talk about food with kids? With disordered eating and obesity rates rising, it’s more important than ever to teach our kids both healthy eating habits and healthy body image. A good relationship with food starts at home! Join me and Pediatric Nutritionist, Vanessa Thornton, for this very educational episode! Connect with Vanessa: , Join Vanessa’s Program! You can use code “VANESSA15” at for a discount on any class or package Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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57. Secrets to Ditching the Diets with 82 yr. old Joy Overstreet
10/18/2022
57. Secrets to Ditching the Diets with 82 yr. old Joy Overstreet
Today I’m talking to 82-years-YOUNG Joy Overstreet about how she uncovered the secret to ditching diets. You could say her journey with dieting started over 65 years ago when summer-camp weight gain let to obsessive yo-yo dieting. After Joy’s husband passed away in 1974, she knew something had to change, and that’s when she began to discover what she calls the “Cherry Pie Paradox.” Now everything Joy learned is available for all of us to read in a book, so we can free ourselves from constant dieting and the shame and self-judgement we often attach to our weight. Connect with Joy: , Get her book: Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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How to Build Healthy Habits - For Good!
10/10/2022
How to Build Healthy Habits - For Good!
It’s easy enough to say you’ll make healthy changes in your life, but the hardest part is actually sticking to them. Building habits takes practice and if you give up after the first sign of difficulty, you’ll never give yourself a fighting chance for change. In this episode, I’m sharing my best tips for building healthy habits for good! Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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How I Lost 45 Pounds ... TWICE!
10/05/2022
How I Lost 45 Pounds ... TWICE!
My weight gain and loss journey through pregnancy was far from average. I gained 45 pounds each time, and in an effort to “bounce back” and not to be the mom who “let herself go” I developed an unhealthy mindset that I still have regrets about. For you mamas out there, don’t get caught up in the number on the scale. Focus on how you feel, rather than how you look, and I promise it’s possible to enjoy the journey. Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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Two Dieting Mistakes Most People Are Making
09/19/2022
Two Dieting Mistakes Most People Are Making
There are two major dieting mistakes I see a lot of people making: cutting out carbs and cutting out fats. You may think they are the cause of all your weight troubles, but it’s just not true. We need them both for energy and a healthy life, and it all comes down to balance. Let’s talk about how to keep the carbs and fats in your diet so you can get real, sustainable results. Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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One Year of Making FIT Work!
09/13/2022
One Year of Making FIT Work!
It’s the one year anniversary of Making FIT work! To celebrate, I’m sharing my favorite clips from the top 6 most listened to episodes of the show. All episodes are linked below, so make sure you give them a listen! #6: #5: #4: #3: #2: #1: Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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How Stress Affects Your Health & How Fitness Can Help
09/05/2022
How Stress Affects Your Health & How Fitness Can Help
Stress affects our health more than we know. If you want to be the best version of yourself—the best spouse, parent, employee, business owner, friend, etc—it all starts with stress. One of the best ways to tackle that stress is by really focusing on your self-care, and that includes your fitness. Kelly Almeida is a client of mine who is a busy mom and wife, and runs her own salon on top of it all. When she started making small shifts towards a healthier lifestyle, not only did she start looking better, but feeling better too. Visit , Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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Should You Talk About Your "Diet" with Others? with Elise Tzurkov and Robyn Stewart
08/29/2022
Should You Talk About Your "Diet" with Others? with Elise Tzurkov and Robyn Stewart
Today I have 2 of my colleagues, Robyn Stewart and Elise Tzurkov, on the podcast to discuss whether or not you should be talking about your health and fitness journey with your family and friends. Diet culture has a strong hold on people and whether we like it or not, people notice when you start making healthier choices. It can be difficult to navigate social situations, holidays, and even eating in front of your kids if you don’t have the right mindset. But remember this: your health choices aren’t just a diet, they’re a lifestyle. YOU have the power over the food you eat, not the other way around. Connect with Elise: , Connect with Robyn: , , Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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Assessing & Re-Assessing Through Perimenopause
08/18/2022
Assessing & Re-Assessing Through Perimenopause
Menopause is a biological reality that all women face, but we don’t have to surrender to it. Think of menopause as a detour, rather than a decline. That’s why I brought on Dr. Carla DiGirolamo for this week’s episode. Carla is a Fitness and Nutrition coach in addition to her work as a Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Menopause Specialist. Today we talk about the ins and outs of hormone changes as we get older, and the best ways fuel, train, and take care of ourselves as our bodies change. Menopause isn’t a deficiency, it’s a part of life. It’s time we learned to love and take care of our bodies, instead of hiding them away. Connect with Carla: , , , , Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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The Correlation Between Stress and Weight Loss
08/15/2022
The Correlation Between Stress and Weight Loss
Being healthy is more than just diet and exercise, it’s an entire lifestyle. It may not be obvious, but our stress levels have a huge impact on our weight gain and weight loss. You can’t eliminate stress from your life entirely, but it’s important to learn how to manage it well if you’re committed to your health & fitness goals. Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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Self-Care As a Tool for Growth with Marcy Sarmento
08/01/2022
Self-Care As a Tool for Growth with Marcy Sarmento
When I think of real women who are Making Fit Work, I think of local business owner and friend, Marcy Sarmento. Marcy owns Livi Laser Center and is a mom of 2 busy kids, but she always makes time for self-care. Self-care is one of the best tools we have for growth, both in our businesses and our personal lives. When we build up our energy and confidence, we carry that energy throughout the day and in to every thing we do. Marcy shares with us how she practices self-care, including meditation, journalling, building community, eating right, and always getting in some movement. Marcy is giving 10% off ALL SERVICES at Livi Laser Center until September 1st. Just mention this podcast when booking your appointment! , Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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Alcohol & Weight Loss
07/25/2022
Alcohol & Weight Loss
If you’re on a weight-loss or health journey, you might be wondering how alcohol fits into the equation. First, you should evaluate how you drink: do you find yourself mindlessly snacking, or are you giving up on healthy habits the day after drinking? It’s also important to understand how the body metabolizes alcohol too, and you might not like the truth! But most importantly, understanding why you drink at all might help you make the decision that makes the most sense for your journey. You can always enjoy a drink or two, in moderation. Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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Family, Fitness, and Photography
07/18/2022
Family, Fitness, and Photography
Lucie is a commercial portrait photographer who works mainly with fitness, lifestyle, and athletic brands and loves to work with companies and individuals looking to level up their business and ready for their photos to reflect that change. As an entrepreneur (and a busy mom!) Lucie has a lot to do, and not a lot of time. In this episode we talk about the evolution of Lucie’s own fitness journey and how she relies on community to make it all work. Summer Sessions with Lucie! Mention this podcast and get 15% off! Web: Ph: 617-429-6654 Instagram: LinkedIn: Sign-up for Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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Intermittent Fasting: How to Know If It's Right For You
07/11/2022
Intermittent Fasting: How to Know If It's Right For You
Intermittent fasting (or IF for short) is a tool some people use to increase the amount of time spent between meals, usually dinner and breakfast the following morning. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the what’s, why’s, and how’s of intermittent fasting. IF can be great, but it’s not for everyone and it’s certainly not a long-term solution for most people. I’m all about working towards getting you stronger, happier, and healthier. Is intermittent fasting the best way to get you there? Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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The Do's and Don't's of Postpartum Fitness with Dr. Jackie Kickish
07/06/2022
The Do's and Don't's of Postpartum Fitness with Dr. Jackie Kickish
For you mamas out there, you might’ve heard that a permanently weak core and bladder “leakage” are normal post-baby, but Dr. Jackie Kickish is here to tell you that it’s not. Postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction might be common, but that doesn’t make it healthy, and it also doesn’t mean you have to live with the shame and embarrassment of it for the rest of your life. Jackie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise specialist who’s on a mission to help moms improve their pelvic floor function so they feel strong and confident. If you’ve had a baby and you’re ready to get back to the fitness world, give this episode a listen so you know what to do (and not to!) as you head back to the gym. Connect with Jackie: , , Get Jackie’s Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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The Convenience and Consistency of At-Home Workouts with Sara Charbonneau
06/29/2022
The Convenience and Consistency of At-Home Workouts with Sara Charbonneau
This week I’m chatting with Sara Charbonneau, school adjustment counselor, coach’s wife, mom to two littles and one almost-adult, and member of my HIIT and Lift program. Sara is busy! Even though life can be hectic, she knows how important getting a good workout is for her mental and physical health. That’s where at-home workouts come in. The flexibility and convenience of working out at home has helped Sara get more committed to her physical health than ever before. It’s all about adjusting your workouts to fit into your life, rather than building your life around your workouts. Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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Diet Traveling Tips
06/20/2022
Diet Traveling Tips
With COVID restrictions lifting, travel plans will be at an all-time high this summer. If you plan on traveling, it’s important to ask yourself how you want to feel—both physically and mentally—on your vacation. If you’re anything like me, feeling happy, healthy, and at your best during and after your vacation is important! Check this episode out for my best tips for staying on track with your health and fitness while you travel, so you don’t have to hit that reset button when you come home. Don’t forget to join the and connect with me on Instagram:
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