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Fitness Simplified with Kim Schlag

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Coach Kim Schlag brings you into the conversation around fitness and wellness in a way that makes sense not only from an evidence based perspective but from a practical one as well. You won't just learn what works to look, feel, perform & age well, you'll learn how to actually make those evidenced based strategies work in YOUR life. You’ll hear from people just like you as Kim helps coach them through their struggles with fat loss, nutrition, and fitness as well as from leading experts in the wellness space as they join Kim to help make Fitness Simplified.
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Episodes

Creatine: What The Heck Is It and Why Should You Care?

Q & A time today: We cover a lot of ground: What is creatine, how does it work and how to take it What's the deal with Celeb weight loss gummies?! (Did you see what Oprah said this week?) How to know how many calories to eat for weight loss What to do if you struggle with nutrition consistency and much more! mentioned in the episode: Fitter After 40 Wait List: https://kim-schlag-fitness.mykajabi.com/fitter-after-40-waitlist-spring2023 Free 5 Day Fat Loss Crash Course: https://www.kimschlagfi...

Nov 04, 202239 minSeason 5Ep. 160

My Personal Eating-For-Heart-Health Quest

Come with me behind the scenes as I my cardiologist evaluates my risk for cardiovascular disease: What tests are available so you can know your risk? What are the optimal numbers for these tests? What are current evidence based nutrition guidelines for preventing Cardiovascular Disease? How to implement those guidelines (learn from my mistakes🤪) American Society For Preventitive Cardiology Nutritional Modifications To Reduce Artherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: https://www.sciencedirect.com...

Oct 28, 202231 min

Menopause Belly

In today's episode you will: understand what is happening to your body nso that you can make educated, empowered choices hear a fresh perspective on what an 'ideal belly" can be

Oct 21, 202214 minSeason 5Ep. 158

Questions My New Members Have That I Bet You're Wondering About

Is it ok to eat below my calorie goals? Should I go over my calories to hit my protein? The scale isn't moving! Help before I get discouraged. I'm worried I'm going to be hungry. My challenge is that weighing, measuring, tracking and pre-planning everything seems too time consuming. How do I handle eating out when the calories aren't in My Fitness Pal?

Oct 13, 202241 min

Perimenopause PMS Cravings

Hello my friend! Good to be back from my month long hiatus. Coming in hot with a listener Q & A: If the goal is fat loss what kind of workout should I be doing? Protein powder. Yea or nay? Perimenopause PMS Cravings: How do I handle them? If I strength train 4x per week for an hour will I get results? Will you please share about your Alaska trip like you did about the grand canyon?

Sep 30, 202241 minSeason 5Ep. 156

155. Four Mindful Eating practices For Weight Loss

These 4 practices will help you tune into your bodies natural hunger and fullness cues. Master these habits and not only will thye help you lose weight but they will help you maintain that weight loss long term! Join the FREE Masterclass: 4 No BS Secrets of Women Who've Gotten Fit Over 40 HERE . https://www.kimschlagfitness.com/ Doors to my 8 week course FItter After 40 open Monday Sept 29th. Get the details HERE https://kim-schlag-fitness.mykajabi.com/fitter-after-40-waitlist...

Aug 25, 202231 minSeason 4Ep. 155

154. "I'm The Healthiest I've Ever Been In My Life" - Paula's Story

Come listen in to hear how in just one year Paula went from feeling uncomfortable in her body, hiding behind people in pictures, and about to cross into the Obese category of the BMI to being as s he said "the healthiest I've ever been in my life!" Here is the link to get on the waitlist for Fitter After 40 if you're ready to follow in Paula's footsteps: https://kim-schlag-fitness.mykajabi.com/fitter-after-40-waitlist Here is the link to my Free Masterclass: 4 No BS Secrets of Women Who've Gotte...

Aug 18, 202229 min

Elvis Had Stage Fright

I promise I have a point 🤣 Let's talk about fear. Let's talk about belief in your ability to make changes. You in for that chat? Cool. Let's go! HERE is the link to join the Waitlist for Fitter After 40. https://kim-schlag-fitness.mykajabi.com/fitter-after-40-waitlist Doors open on August 25th

Aug 11, 202220 minSeason 4Ep. 153

3 Weight Loss Mistakes I Made (so now you don't have to!)

I've made some doozies, let me tell ya! I'm going to talk you through 3 specific mistakes I made trying to lose weight back in the day and what to do instead. HERE is the link to the Free 5 Day Fat Loss Crash Course https://www.kimschlagfitness.com/free-5-day-fat-loss-crash-course.html HERE is the link to the waitlist for Fitter After 40. Doors open to the waitlist on August 25th. https://kim-schlag-fitness.mykajabi.com/fitter-after-40-waitlist...

Aug 04, 202225 min

Are You A ProcrastinEATer?

Listen in if reading that title made you think, "Wait, I think I do that!" I'll walk you through 4 steps to help you nip procrastinEating in the bud. This is one of the many topics I could coach you around if you join Fitter After 40 when doors open on August 25th. Learn more and get on the waitlist HERE https://kim-schlag-fitness.mykajabi.com/fitter-after-40-waitlist

Jul 22, 202218 minSeason 4Ep. 151

Home Workouts That Work

Can you train effectively at Home? What are the pros and cons of training at home? What can be the limitations? How do you set up a home gym? I'll talk you through it from base level to totally tricked out. 150 Episodes GIVEAWAY! Win my 75 Minute Meal Prep containing recipes, shopping list, and macros for a full work week. 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners. That's 15 meals done in just over an hour. You'll do the shopping then hit play and we'll cook it all up together. To enter leave a rat...

Jul 14, 202236 minSeason 4Ep. 150

Stress & Self Control with Dr. Kasey Orvidas

If like most people you've ever struggled with having "enough" willpower to eat and exercise in the manner you desire (especially if you're stressed out) this episode is for you. In today's episode I sit down with mindset expert (for real- she earned a PhD in psychology researching mindset) Dr. Kasey Orvidas https://www.instagram.com/coachkaseyjo/ to discuss: the science of willpower the interplay between stress and self control managing your mindset around stress and self control...

Jul 07, 202240 minSeason 4Ep. 149

My Response To Tone Deaf Mega Fitness Influencer

Without naming names, I share with you my take on a certain powerful fitness celeb's shocking post this week. She just missed the mark so widely she's clearly not even aiming at the same target as most middle aged women. Would love to hear your thoughts. Shoot me a DM on IG or an email to kim@kimschlagfitness.com. And if you want a sane, uplifting fitness plan for women over 40 grab your spot on the wait list for my signature program Fitter After 40 HERE . https://kim-schlag-fitness.mykajabi.com...

Jun 24, 202212 minSeason 4Ep. 148

4 Ways To Master Weekend Weight Loss

Every week it comes: the weekend. Wahoo! or if You're trying to lose weight it might feel more like Wahhhh. In today's episode i share 4 strategies to help you navigate weekend weight loss success while still enjoying your weekend.

Jun 17, 202219 minSeason 4Ep. 147

What To Do With The Fear That You're Too Old For Something New

Yvette first visited the pod back in January of 2021 on THIS Episode https://anchor.fm/kim-schlag/episodes/How-to-get-your-start-in-the-Health--Fitness-Space-eovbvd Today she joins me to update us all on what's transpired since we last spoke. If you feel pulled to try something new: a new career, a new hobby, a new volunteer passion, but the fear that maybe you're too old is holding you back: listen in my friend, cause that just isn't so. HERE is the Instagram post I mentioned about WOOP. https:...

Jun 09, 202229 minSeason 4Ep. 146

Is Collagen A Good Source Of Protein?

Q&A Episode of the Pod today. Taking your questions from Instagram. We cover: "Is collagen a good source of protein?" "Is eating 1200 calories for 1-2 weeks ok?" "How to get stronger? I feel like it's so hard to progress in lifting." "How to stop overeating?" Mentioned in today" episode: Episode 135 Help For Nagging Pain That Keeps You Sidelin ed https://anchor.fm/kim-schlag/episodes/Help-For-Nagging-Pain-That-Keeps-You-Sidelined-e1fonpk...

Jun 02, 202231 minSeason 4Ep. 145

Eating Doesn't Have To Be So Complicated

There are a lot of ways you need to use your brain power. How about we see what we can do to lessen how much of it you need to use thinking about food. In this episode I share my top 4 ways to uncomplicate your food in a deficit. Resources shared in this episode: Katie Crokus Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katiecrokus/ Fitter After 40 Wait List https://kim-schlag-fitness.mykajabi.com/fitter-after-40-waitlist...

May 27, 202223 minSeason 4Ep. 144

Calorie Cycling For Fat Loss

Calorie Cycling For Fat Loss 101: What is it? Why might you want to try it? Why does it even work? How do you actually do it? Get on the waitlist for Fitter After 40, my 8 week course to help you get into the best shape yet at this link-> https://kim-schlag-fitness.mykajabi.com/fitter-after-40-waitlist

May 19, 202220 minSeason 4Ep. 143

5 Diet Mistakes You Might be Making Without Realizing It

Episode #142 brings you a list of 5 common diet mistakes I see people making without realizing they're making them. listen in to see if *you* are making one (or more) of these mistakes and what to do instead so that you can start getting the results you want. Resources mentioned in the episode: Free 5 Day Fat Loss Crash Course Episode 60: I Don't Eat A Lot But I Still Can't Lose Weight? Episode 66: I Eat Healthy Why Can't I Lose Weight?...

May 12, 202222 minSeason 4Ep. 142

Bone Attacks

My guest today is Nese Yuksel, a North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner who practices at both the Multidisciplinary Bone Health Clinic at the University of Alberta Hospital and the Menopause Clinic At Lois Hole Hospital for Women while also being a full professor of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Alberta. She is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada. You get your mammogram & pap...

May 06, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 141

How Low Should You Squat?

Q&A day on the pod. Today we cover: How low should you squat? How to handle loose skin Ending your cut early Lifting intensity as you age High reps, light weight or low reps heavy weight? Creatine Does perimenopause hinder weight loss? Can you lose weight while eating "junk food"

Apr 29, 202227 minSeason 4Ep. 140

Night TIme Overeating

Episode 139 is a coaching call with Fitter After 40 Alum (and current Aging Stronger Society Member) Dawn. Dawn has come so far and has put in place so many pieces of a fit lifestyle: she nails her protein, trains consistently, eats satisfying meals throughout the day and has impressive mindset shifts (for example looking at each day of this journey as practice, not a test.) One piece of the puzzle she hasn't quite put together is nighttime overeating. Maybe you can relate? Dawn and I brainstorm...

Apr 22, 202259 minSeason 4Ep. 139

5 Mistakes Beginners To Weight Loss Make

Weight loss is never easy, but we sure can make it easier by starting you off on the right foot. In today's episode I share 5 common mistakes to watch out for when you set off to lose weight. HERE is where you can sign up for my Free 5 Day Fat Loss Crash Course

Apr 14, 202230 minSeason 4Ep. 138

Why Am I Stuck?!

Fitter After 40 Alum Jeanette, who's made incredible progress over the last year is feeling, well, Stuck. Maybe you feel stuck too? Join us to hear the kinds of questions you can ask yourself and the kinds of strategies you can use to get the ball rolling on weight loss progress. The waitlist to Fitter After 40 is open and doors to the next round open to the waitlist only on Thursday August 25th . Being on the waitlist brings with it many perks: A free mini-course to get you started making progr...

Apr 08, 202248 minSeason 4Ep. 137

Learning How To Push Yourself In The Gym

Fitter After 40 alum Tina joins me to both share her incredible results (hello goal weight!) and ask for direction on moving to maintenance & growing her glutes. Along the way we talk about the roles of both structure & flexibility in weight loss as well as how to push yourself in your workouts if you sense you’re holding back. Link to Fitter After 40 Waitlist

Apr 01, 202244 minSeason 4Ep. 136

Help For Nagging Pain That Keeps You Sidelined

Physical therapist Taylor Eckel ( @tayloreckel.dpt ) helps out today with a discussion around: ✅ Plantar fasciitis treatment considerations ✅ Questions to ask a physical therapist to see if they are a good fit to help you keep pursuing your active lifestyle ✅ Nagging pain- what to do besides just "live with it"

Mar 17, 202240 minSeason 4Ep. 135

Morning Routines For People Who Hate Mornings

"Ughh, mornings!" That's how I've felt for most of my life. Once I was up I actually loved tackling the projects of the day, but that getting out of bed piece? That was hard. After many failed attempts at fitting myself to other people's morning routines (cold showers? meditation? green smoothies? no thank you) I finally crafted a morning routine that worked for me. On this episode I share how I developed this new routine, why standard morning routines just didn't work for me as a non-morning pe...

Mar 10, 202228 minSeason 4Ep. 134

Is Yoga Strength Training?

I get asked all the time " Is X workout strength training? (pilates, yoga, Orangetheory, Bodypump...) In today's episode I break down how you can answer that for yourself.

Mar 03, 202218 minSeason 4Ep. 133

Life After Fat Loss

On today's episode I answer a question I received on Instagram about life after fat loss. i walk you through 5 things you can do *during* a fat loss phase to help you keep your results long term.

Feb 18, 202216 min

A NEAT Way To Increase Your Metabolism

A little Alphabet Soup here for you today: BMR, TDEE, TEF, EAT & NEAT. Perhaps you're thinking WTF right about now;) I promise to keep it simple and keep it actionable. By the end of the episode you will better understand your metabolism and the impact YOU can have on it, including my simple process for upping it with your NEAT. Ready? Let's gooo!

Feb 11, 202220 minSeason 4Ep. 132
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