Nutritionist and Public Health Educator Amanda Howell (@amandahowellhealth on IG) joined me on episode 44 of the Fitness Simplified Podcast to unpack Whole 30. Is it a healthy approach to eating or just another problematic fad diet? Before we get to unpacking Whole 30 though we wade into the messy terrain of JLo & Shakira’s half time show. Amanda & I both have strong opinions (that aren’t fully aligned) and honestly some unanswered questions. about what we saw and the reaction to it.
Feb 05, 2020•54 min•Ep. 44
Flavorless leaves and dry chicken. Is that what weight loss means to you? Does it have to be that way? Let’s talk about it!
Jan 30, 2020•18 min•Ep. 44
Like many people my guest Deborah is over-tired. She ends up in the pantry more than she’d like in an effort to get s but if energy to make it through her busy days. Sound familiar? Deborah and I tackle this issue from 3 different angles. We address her sleep/sleep habits. We address her nutrition. And we address the habit of eating for reasons other than hunger.
Jan 23, 2020•28 min•Ep. 43
Dr Heather Hirsch (@hormone.health.doc) is a menopause specialist at The Menopause & Midlife Clinic at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Today she explains: where the fear around Hormone Replacement Therapy comes from, is it safe, how to get the treatment you need, and how to prepare for an appointment with your provider to discuss your menopause symptoms.
Jan 16, 2020•48 min•Ep. 42
4 Big Fibs you tell yourself about weight loss. I don’t want to be a spoiler, so I won’t give you any hints here other than to say - get out a pen and be ready to take notes. I have some good resources for you and a lotta straight talk.
Jan 09, 2020•16 min•Ep. 41
Today I answer a l question from IG: “Was there a particular moment when everything just clicked & you knew you were on the right track?” Short answer: Yes. But it was over months. Not in a single instant. Listen in as I share my moment with you.
Jan 02, 2020•21 min•Ep. 40
Whether you’re a complete gym newbie or are returning after a hiatus, it’s normal to feel some nerves. On episode 39 coach Kurt Rawlins (@kurtrawlinsfitness on IG) joins me to share 7 steps to push past that gymtimidation.
Dec 27, 2019•38 min•Ep. 39
Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro (@vitaminphd on IG) is a gut health expert, owner of VitaminPhd Nutrition and a Renaissance Periodization coach. In this episode she shares: ✅How to know if your gut is healthy ✅ What effect, if any, you can have on your gut microbiome ✅ Are claims about “healing your gut” legit? Do you need to heal your gut? Is it even possible? ✅ Gut health products: Probiotics, prebiotics, food sensitivity tests, resets/detoxes & cleanses ✅ Can you optimize your gut health for weight...
Dec 18, 2019•31 min•Ep. 37
The holidays are upon us! This doesn’t mean you should just wait till January 1 to think about your weight loss goal. In this episode I cover how to choose proper expectations, how to plan for success, and how to overcome the top 5 holiday season weight loss hurdles. By the end of the episode you’ll know exactly what you need to do to get to January 1 not only on track for success, but without all of the stress and drama around food that usually comes at this time of year.
Nov 22, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Is eating at night inherently more fattening? What specifically can you do if you struggle with overeating at night. I give you 8 strategies to overcome night time overeating.
Nov 15, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 36
There are a fistful of mistakes I see people making when calorie tracking. Some are more challenging to correct, but on today’s episode I discuss an easy peasy fix to one of the most common mistakes.
Nov 05, 2019•12 min
Calorie counting is education. I recommend most people track for at least a month to learn about their own diet. For many people calorie counting is a good long term tool for fat loss. But it's not the only tool!. In episode 34 of the podcast I share three non-calorie counting approaches to weight loss. I walk you step by step through exactly how to start with each of these 3 options.
Oct 22, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Non GMO! Gluten free! No added sugar! Clean! Guilt free! The packages are screaming at you from the shelves. Food marketers are throwing every bit of nutritional jargon at you in an attempt to get your money. How to know what to look out for if eating for health and/or weight loss is your goal is the topic of today’s discussion with online nutritionist Sharone Sapir (@sapirnutrition on IG)
Oct 10, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 33
What are the secrets to a successful workout? Do you need a fancy gym or can you build the body you’re dreaming of at home? Link to workout: https://youtu.be/Hp15g6STkAo
Sep 25, 2019•17 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Whether you want to lose 10 pounds or 100 pounds, listen up! An incredible woman named Meri shares her story of losing 100 pounds, including practical tips on what she did daily, a bit of tough love you need to hear & how buying a pair of pants at Target changed her life. Meri & I also discuss how a recent post of mine caused her to rethink her lifelong membership in the #cleanplateclub (and how you can do the same!) As if that isn’t enough we talk about her recent experience of tackling...
Sep 11, 2019•52 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Debra Duby (@debra_duby on IG) An 18 year veteran personal trainer of über busy professionals in New York City shares her best tips for getting in shape even when your life is jam-packed. You might say “I’m too busy,” but what’s the real truth behind those words?
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr
If you’ve tried the no sugar/no white bread/no ice cream/no pizza/no anything that gives you pleasure approach to dieting and it’s failed you, give a listen to this episode to hear why eating imperfectly might be the key to getting the results you want.
Jul 22, 2019•57 min
Confused about what diet will help you finally reach your goals? Puzzled by all of the contradictory claims about fitness & nutrition? My guest Alyssa Olenick (@littlelyssfitness on IG) lays out: 1. How to figure out if a claim is legit 2. Red flags to watch out for: should I listen to this person or run fast the other way? 3. Five questions to ask yourself to see if a particular diet is a good fit for you.
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Meal plans. Do they work? What are the pros and cons of meal plans? How can you create your own personalized meal plans?
Jun 20, 2019•22 min
Can that be possible? Can you lose weight AND enjoy daily donuts? Online coach Jared Hamilton joins me to talk about his recent Daily Donut challenge.
Jun 14, 2019•53 min
Dr. Lisa Lewis joins me to talk about various kinds of Negative Thinking: (catasrophizing, should-ing, all or nothing thinking) and strategies you can use to tame them.
Jun 04, 2019•54 min
3 Things You Need To Know About Getting Your “Summer Body”
May 15, 2019•13 min
Weight loss is hard and the number of failed attempts is staggeringly high. Don’t let that discourage you! People *are* successful at weight loss & you can be one of them. On today’s episode we share the common habits, thoughts, attitudes & behaviors of our most successful clients.
May 08, 2019•53 min
How To Lose Weight If You’re A Picky Eater
May 01, 2019•43 min
Struggling with things but feeling helpless?? You’re not alone! On this week’s episode of Decades of Strength, Sam, Nichole, and I discuss our biggest struggles in the present moment and how we manage them without being defined by them.
Apr 26, 2019•53 min
“My genetics stink! Obesity runs in my family. I work at this. I work hard at this. I don’t coast.” - Susan Niebergall. There’s no question that genetics have an impact on both our health & our physiques. But... does that mean you’re destined to be overweight & unhealthy? Listen in as Susan & I discuss how she got into the best shape of her life in her 50’s, even with the genetic cards stacked against her.
Apr 18, 2019•49 min
We’ve all done it. We look at a sliver of someone else’s life; a teeny moment in the grand scheme of the whole and we measure the totality of our existence against it. “She’s so put together. Why can’t I be like that?” “She’s so confident. Why do I always doubt myself?” “If only I had her abs/butt, arms/hair... When in reality: she may be a hot mess in some areas of her life or have anxiety about constantly trying to be “perfect.” She might doubt herself in private & be fearful of being “fou...
Apr 11, 2019•45 min
Episode 21 Listen in as Georgie & I discuss the 4 core habits that can help you lose weight.
Apr 03, 2019•59 min
Do you feel anxious about food? Can you imagine a time when you could eat, lose weight & not stress about every single bite? On this week’s episode of The Decades of Strength special guest Sarah Duff joins us as we talk about how we each healed our relationship with food and what it really means to flexible diet.
Mar 27, 2019•37 min
We all get to make our own mistakes, but there’s a lot to learn from hearing about the mistakes others have made. Listen in as Sam, Nichole, and I chat about the mistakes we’ve made over the years with nutrition, fitness & body image. We tell you allll about what we wish we knew when we first started our fitness journeys.
Mar 14, 2019•45 min
