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Getufit with Irene- Helping you lead a healthy lifestyle.

As a Business Owner and Entrepreneur, my days are spent guiding and inspiring others to reach their health goals and lead a healthy lifestyle by using the tools I provide through my programs. Yet, as busy as life gets, I also incorporate these teachings into my life every day. My goal as a Wellness Professional is to help people feel good about themselves and learn how to incorporate that optimal mindset to create the ideal routine that is needed to maintain a sustainable and realistic healthy lifestyle. My 26-minute podcasts are mini-stepping stones to the eternal pathway to wellness.
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Episodes

Meet Mike- Cut out Sugar and Changed His Life!

Do you have a love for sugar? Are you someone who may not realize how much sugar you are taking in each day? Meet my inspirational guest, Michael B., who shares his amazing story of how taking the sugar out was mind-blowing! To hear more about Getufit services, go to ⁠www.vitalfunctionalhealth.com⁠Book a FREE CALL Today's show was sponsored by ⁠Stillwell Social⁠Helping small businesses grow and stay successful through data-driven social media strategies and marketing administration....

Apr 14, 202433 min

Getufit Contest Winner Shares Success 7 Years Later

Christine is a member of Getufit Fitness & Nutrition programs, but her story is less than ordinary. After winning a free Getufit Program on Facebook back in 2017, she took her winnings to the maximum capacity. See how she took the steps toward a healthier lifestyle after combating weight issues her entire life.

Jan 21, 202455 min

90 lb Weight Loss and Metabolic Typing

If you want to be inspired by an amazing story, this one will get you motivated for sure. Meet Kelly Sarther, wife and busy mom of twins shares how she shed 90 pounds and managed to keep it off despite the chaos of life over the last few years. She also shares how METABOLIC TYPING changed the way she thinks about the types of foods she eats, and how that impacted her energy levels and metabolism. To learn more about our programs visit www.vitalfunctionalhealth.com

Dec 28, 202326 min

Benefits of Food Journaling- Best Food Log App

Food journaling emerges as a beacon of empowerment in the quest for weight loss. It goes beyond calorie counting, providing a nuanced understanding of your nutritional intake. At Getufit, we believe in the power of knowledge – knowing not just how many calories you consume but understanding the composition of those calories. This awareness sets the stage for informed decisions about your diet. Listen to my episode where I compare the different platforms for food journaling and share tips on how ...

Dec 19, 202318 min

Special Guest Deanna Merrell Shares Her Inspirational Fitness Journey

Listen to this amazing podcast as member Deanna Merrell shares her inspiring story and her unique philosophy on health and wellness. Deanna's approach goes beyond the physical appearance and encompasses mental and emotional well-being! To contact Deanna, you can find her on www.vitalfunctionalhealth.com or contact her directly at 262-290-5280 oe email her at [email protected]

Dec 07, 202324 min

Why is Losing Weight So Difficult

At Getufit Fitness & Nutrition, we understand that losing weight can be complex and frustrating, often leaving many wondering why their efforts don’t yield the desired results. As a weight loss specialist specializing in metabolic wellness, I’ve delved into the intricate web of factors that make shedding those extra pounds a challenge. In this blog, we’ll explore the reasons behind the difficulty in losing weight and unveil effective strategies to pave the way for sustainable success. So, le...

Dec 04, 202323 min

Special Guest Bea Shares Her Amazing Story on Weight Loss

Discover how this extraordinary individual found motivation and discipline to embark on their weight loss journey at an age where many people believe it's too late for significant change. Be inspired by my guest who shares her story of how she initially feared the changes that have ultimately changed her life! www.vitalfunctionalhealth.com

Oct 25, 202320 min

Special Guest Tim Lootens Shares Weight Loss Story

Join us as we uncover the motivations that propelled our guest speaker to make a change and explore the healthy factors that played a pivotal role his transformation. From adopting nutritious eating habits to incorporating exercise routines, each episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips for achieving sustainable weight loss. Get ready to be inspired by incredible stories of perseverance, determination, and personal growth. To find out more about the program that changed Tim's li...

Oct 23, 202320 min

Stubborn Scale - Looking at the Big Picture

Do not let the numbers on the scale trip you up, especially after a weekend. There are so many factors that impact your weight...and your mental mindset! Listen and learn about what really matters when you are losing weight !

Oct 10, 202310 min

Health Crisis to Health Hero - Meet guest Nadine

You heard that right! Nadine was on 15 medications and suffered a host of symptoms until she started my program! Listen to her amazing story as she shares how she overcame being overweight and unmotivated to how she shed 50 pounds and is now a hero to her own health!

Sep 18, 202327 min

Transforming your life

We always want the best out of our health, however incorporating these habits need to be part of our life in order to see that success. See how you can transform your life with small goals!

Aug 15, 202327 min

Super Supplements

In this podcast, we discuss the importance of taking supplements, where to get them, and which ones to start with. We also talk about the potential risks of taking supplements and how to talk to your doctor about them. We interview a registered dietitian who gives us her insights on the supplement industry and how to choose the right supplements for your individual needs. We also talk to a pharmacist who discusses the importance of getting your supplements from a reputable source. If you're thin...

Jun 23, 202327 min

Hormone Health and Menopause

Hormone health is an important aspect of overall well-being, especially for women going through menopause or perimenopause. During this time, hormonal changes can lead to a range of uncomfortable symptoms, from hot flashes and night sweats to mood swings and fatigue. One hormone that plays a key role in stress management during this time is cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress. It helps to regulate blood sugar levels and blood pressure, and it also...

Apr 28, 202327 min

FDN Practitioner and Mentor Dustin McFarland gets SERIOUS ABOUT WELLNESS- hear his amazing story

Dustin has had many transformations and evolutions not only on a personal level but also on a professional level. From a personal trainer to a nutritional coach to now a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner who also has a true passion for not only helping his clients…but also helping future practitioners as he is also a MENTOR for trainees. Dustin has truly given me a new dimension and perspective for me personally as he has been my mentor as I have also gone through the progr...

Jan 12, 202344 min

False Weight Loss Beliefs

Setting ourselves up for failure is never a great way to start a program. In our society, and our way of thinking, we have grown to believe weight loss comes in a way that is truly misleading our thinking. This causes our expectations to become unrealistic and our frustrations to rise. Listen to what the more common falsities of weight loss are and how you can reframe your thinking to increase your success going into the new year !

Jan 12, 202327 min

How STRESSED are You? Control Your Cortisol Naturally!

Cortisol is an essential hormone that affects almost every organ and tissue in your body. It plays many important roles, including: Regulating your body’s stress response. Helping control your body’s use of fats, proteins and carbohydrates, or your metabolism . Suppressing inflammation . Regulating blood pressure . Regulating blood sugar . Helping control your sleep-wake cycle. We can control all of these variables holistically and naturally with some simple techniques! Listen to my tips!...

Dec 13, 202227 min

Gut Health- What is leaky gut and could this impact weight loss?

Poor gut health can lead to gut dysbiosis or leaky gut. This is when damaged cells in your intestines don't produce the enzymes needed for proper digestion. As a result, your body cannot absorb essential nutrients, which can lead to hormone imbalances and a weakened immune system. Listen to what can cause this condition that over 60% of us may have and how you can avoid it!

Dec 06, 202227 min

Don't Log in A Fog- The Dangers of Food Journaling

Logging your food will increase your success rate by 78%. It will not only make you aware of your intake, but it will keep you educated on the value of the nutrients that you are taking in. Keeping a food log has many benefits, however, there can be some slippery downfalls to logging that you should be aware of that could lead to your demise. Listen to my tips and increase the likelihood of bringing your success rate up!

Sep 28, 202227 min

No One Diet For All??? Are there Different Metabolic Types?

Over the last two decades, we’ve witnessed an extraordinary nutrition revolution here in the United States. Yet this is the very same time frame during which the health of Americans has declined significantly. Interestingly, we are and have always been wired uniquely from our DNA and our genetic makeup. Inherited traits are coded in our DNA and hence can be passed on to the next generation. So much of our health is dictated by our genes..shouldn't the way we metabolize and digest food? Listen ho...

Aug 30, 202227 min

Exercise Matters - Functional Training Saves the Day

Functional fitness mimics how you move in everyday life, so you'll naturally feel and move better in your day-to-day. It's all about movement patterns that mimic daily activities. Functional training is built around bending and lifting (also called the hip hinge), lunging, pushing, pulling, and rotation. Doing these movement patterns over and over again leads to neural adaptations or the mind-muscle connection, the more often you perform a movement, the neural pathways become stronger and 'talk'...

Aug 29, 202227 min

Emotional Eating - Learning to Channel Your Emotions Elsewhere

Emotional or stress eating is real... but it is not a life-long unfixable issue that you should fall a victim to. We comfort ourselves with food, and that is a learned behavior...but you can teach yourself to cope with your emotions with something besides food. Furthermore learning how to set yourself up for success to avoid the trap of falling into what you think you need when you are stressed is life changing. Learn how to channel your emotions away from food and take that stress away ! Thank ...

Aug 19, 202227 min

Naturally Controlling Your Stress Levels and What Standard Test Labs Mean

Are you often confused about what the numbers on your blood work reports mean? Are you one of the millions of people who assume the "normal range" means that you're ok and you continue to ignore life-long symptoms that eventually become chronic? Learn about blood lab reports and how to read them. Later listen to me explain how you can holistically control your cortisol level to reduce daily stress. I actually share a real-life experience in the podcast!

Aug 19, 202227 min

Grocery Survival Tips - Label Reading. Don't be fooled by the BIG words.

The center aisles of any grocery store are full of products that clamor about being “sugar-free,” “light,” “low-calorie,” “natural,” “organic,” and any number of other attractive and seemingly beneficial qualities. But what do these claims really mean? Do they mean anything at all? Are there particular labels to which a discerning shopper should pay special attention? The aim of food labeling is twofold: companies want to meet the minimum standards that govern their packaging and its contents an...

Aug 10, 202227 min

Mindless Moves - What You Don't Know May Be Hurting You

It’s not just willpower or a lack thereof, that makes us overeat and gain weight. Sometimes, it’s that sneaky bad habit you developed without even realizing it, like dashing out the door some mornings without breakfast or munching chips in front of your favorite TV show. The next thing you know, one little bad habit can equal a lot of weight gain. The worst part is, you might not even realize what you’re doing to your diet. Here, quick fixes for some of the most common bad eating and lifestyle h...

Aug 03, 202227 min

Never Too Old To Start - Adding exercise later in life

One thing that we are good at is making excuses for why we can't accomplish a goal. When it comes to exercise, pretty much any reason can be molded as a legitimate reason for not starting a routine. The older we get, the harder it becomes to justify starting a program as we feel our body is incapable of handling the exercise elements. This is quite the opposite. We can perfectly incorporate exercise into our lives regardless of age or physical limitations. Listen to my tips on how to get started...

Jul 20, 202227 min

Consistency is the Powerhouse of Success

Starting to eat healthily is not as difficult as maintaining consistency in following it. Cravings, mood swings, hormonal imbalance, stress and fatigue can all make it difficult for you to stay consistent in a diet. And this is a major hurdle that people face when being on a weight loss or fitness regime. In this podcast, I share tips and tricks that can help people maintain consistency in eating healthy and changing your routines permanently.

Jun 23, 202227 min

Ready for a Break? Don't Quit - Take A Diet Vacation

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from coaching 1000s of clients over the last 10 years, it’s the importance of diet breaks. Think of it as one step back to make bigger steps forward possible, like retreating in a battle to regroup, then attack and vanquish the enemy (which in this case is body fat). To be successful with a diet, you not only need to know when to make diet adjustments but when to take diet breaks also. These breaks should be taken carefully, with a plan in mind, to be successful...

Jun 13, 202227 min

Benefits of Collagen - How Should We Be Using It?

Collagen is found in all of our connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and bones with its purpose being to provide these body parts with their strength, structure, and elasticity. Along with its bioactive capabilities, collagen peptides also provide the body with the specific amino acids required to do so. Consumption of collagen peptides will help supply the body with amino acids needed as building blocks to renew tissues, like skin, bones, and joints. However, how can it be incorporated prope...

Jun 07, 202227 min
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