We're putting the pod in sport mode! This week the Fit Lit ladies indulge their New England roots and tackle the TB12 Method - the training, diet, and lifestyle plan created by Tom Brady and his "body coach" Alex Guerrero. Join the Patreon for exclusive content Follow Fit Literate on Instagram
In this week's episode, Laura and Carolyn do a deep(ish) dive into the internet's favorite Yoga teacher, Adriene Mischler and chat with Fit Literate's FIRST EVER GUEST! Huge thank you to Divya Balakrishnan for sitting down to talk with us about the current state of yoga on the internet, how yoga fits into a balanced movement practice, and the importance of supporting South Asian practitioners in an industry that has been continuously whitewashed for white, western sensibilities. Please leave a 5...
Happy New Year! We all know January is the most important month of the year for sales in the fitness, health and wellness industries. So in the first Fit Lit episode of 2023, Carolyn and Laura give their opinions on the products and trends being marketed the hardest. The girls also take some time to empty the pod inbox and answer some email questions and share how their personal resolutions are going so far. If you like the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! To get access to bonus co...
For the final Fit Literate installment of the year, Carolyn and Laura are sitting you down for one more big sister chat. From dealing with negative body image and setting boundaries around diet talk, to reframing workout priorities and staying consistent through the end-of-the-year hustle, the girls are delivering their most thoughtful and nuanced advice yet to help you get through the holiday season. Links: "A Prospective Study of Holiday Weight Gain" Join the Patreon! Follow us on Instagram...
Get your 3lb weights and fruit purees ready because we are doing a deep dive into celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson and her "research based" method. Content warning for conversations about weight, calories, and disordered eating and exercise behaviors. For access to bonus episodes, subscribe to the Patreon! Email us at carolynvandlaurag@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @fitliteratepod
Happy Halloween and welcome back Fit Literate listeners! After an (unplanned) break from recording, we are so excited to bring you our takes on some current events and have a little fun getting in the halloween spirit. In this episode we talk about Beachbody rebranding as a "health esteem" company, recap the Discourse around Taylor Swifts new music video, and draft our teams for the SFL (scary fitness league). For bonus content, join the Patreon! Vote for the scariest team in our Instagram story...
What's the next big trend in fitness? In this episode we utilize the insights we've gained from rotting our brains on TikTok to predict where we think the pendulum is swinging next. We cover "hormone balancing" workouts, cycle syncing, the resurgence of the pilates and y2k body ideals, and what we think this all means for the future of fitness content online. Thanks for listening! For bonus episodes and to support the show, join the Patreon! To send in your questions and stories, DM on on instag...
It's a Q&A episode! Thank you to everyone who wrote in. We also tried to #LETNORMSPEAK, but he was feeling mic shy. Maybe next time. For part one of the Q&A and to support the show, sign up for the Patreon! Thanks for listening! We love you! <3
It's the "Hot Girl Walk" episode! We're diving into the walking-based fitness trend that's been blowing up on TikTok for the last few months, some fun facts about the history of walking for wellness, and the details of our personal ideal HGW. Because really, who doesn't love to take a stroll outside with a little drink? If you want us to answer your question or read a message from you on the next episode, email it to us at carolynvandlaurag@gmail.com or DM us on instagram @fitliteratepod For bon...
B-A-N-A-N-A-S! For part two of our YouTube vegans episode we are covering Healthy Emmy, High Carb Hannah, and yes, FreeLee the Banana Girl. We also give suggestions for a few vegan content creators who we think are worth following. Next week we'll be back with a mini on the main feed and bonus episode on the Patreon (click here to join) . CW: disordered eating, anti-fatness
Is that poop in your eye or are you just happy to see us? This is part one of a two part episode about vegan youtubers. In this episode we talk about Yovana (Rawvana), Alyse Parker (Raw Alignment) Mr. and Mrs. Vegan, and Fully Raw Kristina. The controversy, the drama, the scandal and speculation!! We don't think you're ready for this organic, home-made, high-carb-low-fat, raw vegan jelly. CW: disordered eating, extreme diets, and antisemitism To get access to exclusive episodes, become a member ...
Laura, our resident group fitness expert, shares her tips on feeling comfortable and confident when trying a group fitness class for the first time. Whether you are new to classes in general or thinking of switching up your normal routine, this survival guide will help you calm your pre-class jitters. For exclusive episodes, subscribe to the Patreon
Does workout out have to hurt to be effective? For sure not. But with classic fitness cliche's like "No pain, no gain" being parroted in gyms for decades it can be easy to think that pain is a necessary part of exercise. In this Detox episode, Carolyn helps you set boundaries around discomfort in movement. For exclusive episodes, join the Patreon!
In the age of social media, photo retouching has taken on a whole new life. We live in a world where a free app on your phone can let you take a video that looks like you've gotten a nose job, a BBL, and a professionally done soft-glam makeup look. And while it can be easy to see filters as fun and harmless or an easy way to look more "presentable" online, they don't come without their consequences. In this episode Carolyn and Laura talk about the feedback loop between filters and beauty standar...
Since we're taking a little break this month, we thought we'd release one of the Patreon episodes to hold you over until we return with some fresh new content. In this Patreon exclusive episode Laura recounts a ... sticky situation from her latest influencer escapades and the girls play the price is right with the weirdest items they could find in the Goop online store. This episode originally aired on 5/19/22. Sign up for the Patreon to listen to the other exclusive episodes and to support the ...
This week, Laura and Carolyn take of fitness industry juggernaut, Beachbody. Over the last 24 years Beachbody has been responsible for launching the careers of some of the most popular celebrity trainers, releasing some of the most iconic fitness programs of the 2000's and 2010's, and roping thousands of people into selling overpriced protein powder to their old high school acquaintances through facebook messenger. Has Beachbody lived up to its claims of making the world a better place? Or is it...
In this episode Carolyn and Laura dive into the career of Women's Fitness mogul and creator of the Sweat app and Bikini Body Guide (BBG), Kayla Itsines. They explore the influence Kayla and her programs had in the mid-2010's, the changes Kayla has made to her brand over the years, and our opinions on her app, workout programs, and social media presence as they are today. For access to exclusive episodes, check out the patreon!
In this Detox episode Carolyn talks about the phrase "get in shape," why it can be harmful, and what it has to do with bear cubs and Kim K's Met Gala dress. Join the Patreon for exclusive episodes!
Is Clean Eating the holy grail to good health like Instagram health coaches would lead you to believe? Probably not. In this episode, Carolyn and Laura explain why eating clean isn't all it's cracked up to be (and maybe doesn't actually exist?) Join the Patreon for access exclusive episodes!
Everybody is looking to get something out of their workouts, but the mainstream fitness industry tends to only center "results" related to the size and appearance of our bodies. This can make it challenging to stick with a workout program or long-term fitness goal without being sucked back into the diet culture vortex. In this Energy Bite, Laura breaks down other "results" we can pay attention to, track, and work towards when pursuing fitness from a body-neutral perspective. Check out the first ...
Have you ever started a workout plan or made a fitness goal but struggled to stick to it? In this Detox episode Carolyn breaks down popular accountability strategies in fitness and the key to making sure they actually work for you. Check out the Patreon and support the show!
Have you ever used Pinterest to find information and inspiration about fitness, nutrition, or weight loss? If you are one of the millions of users on the site, you probably have - and you've probably encountered some weird, dangerous, and scam-y stuff along the way. In today's episode we discuss the toxic swamp that is the "health and fitness" side of Pinterest. We also touch on how the website played into our own fraught relationships with fitness and body image, how we like to use Pinterest th...
When we aren't seeing progress in the gym it's easy to assume it's because we aren't working hard enough (cue Kim K meme), but sometimes, the exact opposite is true. In this detox episode Carolyn explains how approaching fitness with a "more is more" mentality can lead to overtraining, burn-out, and less progress towards your goals. To support the show, consider becoming a Patron!
It's often said that consistency is the key to reaching your goals (in fitness and otherwise) but actually being consistent is easier said than done. In this energy bite, Laura walks you through three questions to help re-frame you understanding on consistency to be less rigid and more effective for reaching your long term goals. To support the show, consider becoming a patron!
Cassey Ho of Blogilates has been a popular and influential figure in the online fitness space for well over a decade. Her cheery and welcoming disposition and masterful branding has gained her a massive following across social media platforms and a loyal fanbase that love her pop-music fueled pilates workouts. But she has also received criticism throughout her career - some earned and some definitely not. In this (extremely lengthy) episode we dive into the progression of Cassie's career, the ba...
In this Detox expisode, Carolyn breaks down the use of the word "results" in fitness marketing and how to re-frame your understanding of "results" to get more our of your workouts. To support the show, consider becoming a patron!
In part 3 of Laura's Energy Bites series, she talks about how to adjust when when things aren't going to plan and gives a personal example of how she's had to adjust after the workout program she started at the beginning of the year. To support the show, consider becoming a patron !
Get to know Carolyn and Laura better with a game of 20 questions! Because the best part of a podcast is learning enough personal details about the hosts that it feels like they are your friends - right? Support the show on Patreon
When you're motivating yourself to make a change, it is crucial to understand your "why." In this Energy Bites episode, Laura takes you through five person questions to ask yourself to help you pinpoint the reasons you want to do what you want to do. Support Fit Literate on by becoming and patron on Patreon
Is "all-or-nothing" thinking getting in the way of your fitness goals (or just generally taking care of yourself). In this Detox episode, Carolyn breaks down how this type of mindset can contribute to self-sabotaging behaviors and how to overcome it. Support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon
