Being a mom is tough, but it doesn't have to mean your fittest days are behind you. And even if you aren't a mom, you can join host Amber Brueseke, founder of Biceps After Babies, each week as she brings you fitness tips, nutrition strategies, mindset hacks, and real-life tangible takeaways that can help YOU take the guesswork out of healthy eating and exercise. This podcast includes episodes covering weight loss, wellness, workouts, exercise, weight lifting, fat loss, counting macros, healt ...
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the butter dish with Heidi Bollard and Natalie DuLaney of butter your macros
Heidi Bollard and Natalie DuLaney
Nutrition, fitness, life coaching, amateur comedy, with a dash of self-deprecation come together in a recipe for creating a life you ACTUALLY love. We're coming at you raw and unedited here at the butter dish, where we believe a goal-driven life can ALSO be delicious.
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90. everything's coming up peri! new aha moments with amber brueseke @biceps.after.babies (we guess your forties ARE different)
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Send us a text Hey pod fam we're back with a fresh new season AND episode! We've had quite the year- join us for a super fun conversation about aging, life, and our NEW obsession, peri-menopause! We're convinced this it the new trajectory for us in our wellness space and we can't wait to share EVERYTHING with you! Where to find us Instagram @butter…
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347: How Menopause Changes Everything (And What You Can Do About It) with Heidi Bollard and Natalie Dulaney
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My friends Heidi and Natalie from Butter Your Macros are back, and we’re getting real about menopause and perimenopause. We go beyond the usual talk of hot flashes and mood swings to dive into the real-life changes—like unexpected body shifts, sleep struggles, and tweaking workouts. If you’re like me and finding it tricky to balance control and acc…
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346: I Hurt My Back: How To Bounce Back From An Injury
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In today’s episode, I’m opening up about my recent back injury—something a bit out of the usual topics here. Injuries aren’t my specialty, but after going through this myself, I wanted to share what I’ve learned. I’ll be diving into my own experience, the highs and lows of recovery, and a few tips I’ve picked up along the way. Just a heads up, this…
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345: Why You’re Sabotaging Your Progress by Not Tracking Everything—and How to Fix It | Live Coaching Session
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In today’s podcast, I’m sharing a Live Coaching session from MACROS 101, where I work with a client, Ashley, who’s dealing with the all-too-common struggle of knowing what to do but finding it tough to follow through—especially with tracking calories. Together, we dig into self-sabotaging habits and talk about shifting her mindset to beat inconsist…
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344: If You Say "I Hate My Body" You Aren't Alone (And How To Change It) with Aimee Mccarrey [I Did It Series]
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Today’s episode is part of the "I Did It" Series, featuring women who have gone through my signature program, MACROS 101, and made incredible progress in their journeys. Aimee shares how she’s transformed her self-image, overcome negative thinking, and built confidence along the way. One of the key takeaways from our chat is how she’s embraced smal…
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343: [RANT] Why Your Workouts Aren't Building The Muscle You Want
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Today’s podcast is another RANT episode, and I know many of you love when I get real and dive into topics I’m passionate about. This time, I’m tackling a big one: why your workouts aren’t building the muscle you’re aiming for. I’ve noticed so many women making similar mistakes, and it honestly motivates me to share this because I know how precious …
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342: How Long Does It Really Take To Build Muscle? with Amy Williams
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For today's podcast, I’m thrilled to talk about one of my favorite topics—lifting weights! I’m joined by Amy Williams, aka Abs by Amy on Instagram, to discuss everything from getting started with lifting to maximizing muscle growth. Amy shares some unique and brilliant tips for beginners that will make you feel more confident in the gym. We also di…
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341: 5 Secrets To Getting Results Faster with Brad Bizjack
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In this episode, I’m excited to have my friend Brad Bizjack back to the podcast to share his five best secrets for getting results faster. If you’re like me, you’d rather see progress sooner than later, and Brad does an awesome job of breaking down what keeps us stuck and how to push past it. He shares practical tips you can start using right away …
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340: Should You Train Through Pain? (The Answer May Surprise You) with Dr. Susie Spirlock, DPT
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In this episode, I had a pleasure of interviewing Dr. Susie Spirlock, a Strength Coach and Doctor of Physical Therapy, to tackle a big question: should you train through pain? If you’re into any kind of fitness—lifting, running, hiking—you’ve probably dealt with pain at some point and wondered, “Do I push through or back off?” Susie shared some sup…
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339: Counting Macros As A Full-Time Working Mom And Recovering Perfectionist with Andressa Linhares [I Did It Series]
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Andressa Linhares as part of the “I Did It” Series. Andressa shared how she’s balancing a demanding career, a long commute, and raising a child while still making time for fitness and self-care. Coming from a Brazilian background, her perspective is unique, and she’s navigating her journey in real…
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[BONUS] Why Setting Your Macros Isn’t Enough
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338: Getting Your Picky Eating Kids To Eat Their Veggies with Alyssa Miller, RD
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On today’s podcast, I’m excited to have my friend Alyssa Miller, a registered dietitian, and picky eating expert, join us! She’s sharing her super helpful tips on handling picky eaters and guiding our kids toward a healthier relationship with food. Alyssa’s all about keeping things practical and low-stress, focusing on creating a positive vibe arou…
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337: Maintaining Weight Loss: Tackling the Fear of Regain After 65 Pounds Lost | Live Coaching Session
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In today's podcast, I'm sharing another Coaching Call from our Beyond MACROS 101 alumni group. Tune in as I guide Darla through overcoming challenges and maintaining her weight. Darla's experience will resonate with many who have successfully lost weight but now struggle with keeping it off. This episode is designed to offer a fresh perspective, en…
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336: Evolving From People Pleaser To Standing Up For Herself with Sarah Allred [I Did It Series]
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Today’s episode brings you another inspiring “I Did It” Series, highlighting the issue of people pleasing—a challenge I often see among the women I coach in my signature program, MACROS 101. Constantly putting others' needs before your own can leave you feeling exhausted and disconnected from your true desires. I'm excited to share Sarah Allred’s s…
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Episode 335: If I Wanted To Lose 20 Pounds, Here's What I Would Do
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I'm excited about today's podcast topic because we're diving into a big question: how do you get started on your weight loss journey, especially if you have 20, 30, 50, or even 100 pounds to lose? I'll be sharing 10 practical and mindset-focused steps to help you kick things off, without making you feel overwhelmed by trying to do it all at once. T…
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334: Nutrition Tips For Postpartum Moms with Laura Schoenfeld, RD
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I'm thrilled to welcome my friend Lauren Schoenfeld, RD, to the podcast! Lauren is a registered dietitian, women's health expert, and the CEO and founder of The Nourished CEO. In this episode, she opens up about her journey from being a business owner without kids to navigating life with a little one, and how that transformation has impacted her li…
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333: How To Find Peace (Even When You're In A 'Shame Tornado') | Live Coaching Session
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Today's podcast is another Coaching Call from our last round of MACROS 101 with my client, Katie. Katie opens up about her struggles with discouragement and feeling stuck in a 'shame tornado' when her measurements didn't match her expectations. We also take a closer look at Katie's background and how her past experiences have shaped her current min…
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332: 100 Pounds To Lose (And Keep Off) with Courtney Hessler [I Did It Series]
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Today's podcast is another episode of our "I Did It" series, where we celebrate the incredible transformations of our MACROS 101 Alumni. This time, I’m chatting with Courtney Hessler, who shares her inspiring story of losing and maintaining a significant amount of weight through MACROS 101. Courtney talks about the unique approach needed for those …
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331: Diet Breaks, Nutrition Periodization, and Staying Lean with Cody McBroom
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For today's podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cody McBroom, a World-Renowned Coach and CEO of Tailored Coaching Method. We talked about building willpower, staying disciplined, and how to handle diet breaks and refeeds. Plus, we explored why flexibility is so important in personal fitness. Tune in and let's dive into this insightful conve…
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330: You're Probably Thinking About Habits Wrong...Let's Fix That with Monica Packer
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I’m so excited to welcome Monica Packer back to the podcast! Monica is the amazing CEO and Founder of About Progress, a fantastic community dedicated to self-development and self-acceptance. She’s also a habits expert! In this episode, you'll get practical tips that you can start using today to make sure your habits are truly supporting you and hel…
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329: Creating Macro-Friendly Recipes with Danielle Lima
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I'm excited to welcome Danielle Lima, better known as Oh Snap Macros on Instagram, to the podcast. Danielle is a passionate home cook, cookbook author, and certified Nutrition Coach. In this episode, she shares her macro-counting journey, her food philosophy, and how she creates her delectable, macro-friendly recipes. You'll also get a preview of s…
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328: Breaking Through Perfectionism | Live Coaching Session
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Today's podcast episode features another coaching conversation from my signature program, MACROS 101. Tune in as I coach Susan on uncovering the root causes of her perfectionism. Susan's journey serves as a powerful reminder that it's never too late to shift your mindset and conquer perfectionism. With the right support, you can learn to embrace yo…
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327: Adding 1,000 Calories in A Reverse Diet with Ashley Spontarelli [I Did It Series]
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In today's episode, we're bringing back the "I Did It" series with a bang. Get ready to be inspired and motivated by the amazing transformations of our MACROS 101 alumni. We're featuring women from all walks of life—different ages, health conditions, and family situations—who've crushed it on their weight loss journeys. First up, we have the lovely…
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326: Programming Both Weight Lifting and Cardio for Peak Fitness with Dr. Alyssa Olenick, PhD
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Get ready to be amazed by today’s podcast with Dr. Alyssa Olenick, a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and an expert in Exercise, Metabolism, and Female Physiology. Dr. Olenick is not only a weight lifter and ultra/trail runner but also a hybrid athlete and coach. We delve into the balance between cardio and weightlifting, uncovering their unique benefi…
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325: Raise Your Kids To Be Okay With People Not Liking Them with Amanda Schaefer
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I have another fantastic guest joining the podcast today. Please welcome my friend Amanda Schaefer, a Mental Skills Performance Coach who specializes in helping kids, especially athletes, build confidence and perform at their best. Amanda emphasizes the importance of building resilience in children, teaching them that seeking universal approval is …
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324: Are Weekends Sabotaging Your Progress? 5 Secrets For Success
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For today's podcast, I'm featuring one of the hottest topics from my signature program, MACROS 101. Many women find themselves struggling with maintaining consistency in their macro-counting and fitness journey, especially when the weekend rolls around. In this episode, I'll share some game-changing tips that I give my clients in MACROS 101 to help…
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89. 7 hard truths you might not want to hear with amber brueseke @biceps.after.babies (a little rant!)
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Send us a text It's been awhile pod fam! Here's a fun fresh episode we recorded with our good friend Coach Amber Brueseke- we decided to chat about 7 hard truths that clients *might not want to hear! Where to find us Instagram @butteryourmacros The Internet www.butteryourmacros.com Twitter @whatsupbutters TikTok @whatsupbutters Inbox hello@butteryo…
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323: [RANT] 7 Harsh Truths You Might Not Want To Hear with Natalie Dulaney and Heidi Bollard
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Today’s podcast is a RANT episode with two of my favorite people, Heidi Bollard and Natalie Dulaney from Butter Your Macros. We dive deep into candid conversations about common challenges in fitness journeys. Drawing from our extensive coaching experience, we share valuable insights and patterns we’ve observed over the years. While the discussion i…
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322: "How Do I Stop Self-Sabotaging On The Weekends?" | Live Coaching Session
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Here’s another coaching session from my signature program, MACROS 101. Occasionally, I share these coaching calls on the podcast to showcase my coaching style and provide a glimpse of what you can expect when you join MACROS 101. In this episode, I coach Kim through overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors, addressing the root of her struggles, and ali…
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321: The 3 Keys To Build Self-Integrity with Heidi Powell
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Joining me on the podcast is Heidi Powell, the ultimate female force. As a trainer, transformation specialist, mother of four, savvy businesswoman and entrepreneur, author, nutrition enthusiast, and overall health guru, Heidi brings a wealth of expertise. In this episode, we explore how to build integrity with yourself, the journey of self-love, an…
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320: How 'The Fittest Woman' on Earth Sets and Achieves Unthinkable Goals with Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr
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This episode holds a special place in my heart as I have the honor of interviewing someone I deeply admire and consider a personal hero. Join us as we explore the incredible journey of Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, renowned as 'The Fittest Woman on Earth.' Learn firsthand about her approach to setting and surpassing formidable goals, as she opens up about …
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319: Why Rest Takes Hard Work (Where I've Been The Past 2 Months)
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I'm happy to be back! You might be wondering why there haven't been any podcast episodes for the past 2 months. In today's episode, I'll talk about why taking breaks, resting, and taking care of yourself are so important. I hope you feel inspired and get some useful tips for adding more rest into your life. Thank you for your kind messages. Let’s d…
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88. ten things we learned the hard way (so you don't have to)
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Send us a text We're revealing 10 things that we learned the hard way in hopes that it'll make your life and fitness journey EASIER. Sure there are things that we can't expedite aha's for you- but if this list even gives you things to think about, we've started that train for you. Also if you're reading this- we super appreciate you listening to th…
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87. the story of alcohol + sobriety with lo morissette @coachlo_morissette (a cautionary tale)
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Send us a text We're diving into delicate territory with an episode with Coach Lo and her story of alcoholism and how it impacted motherhood and her health and her journey to recovery. Where to find us Instagram @butteryourmacros The Internet www.butteryourmacros.com Twitter @whatsupbutters TikTok @whatsupbutters Inbox hello@butteryourmacros.com…
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86. why maintenance is hard for you with lindsey mathews @trainerlindsey (the hardest phase for most)
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Send us a text Most people can lose the weight but KEEPING IT OFF is arguably harder. Today we're excited to chat with our long time friend Coach Lindsey Mathews @trainerlindsey ALL ABOUT MAINTENANCE We cover 5 things that are keeping you from being successful in this phase Our own maintenance struggles and stories and more! Where to find us Instag…
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318: How To Start Trusting Yourself Around Food
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Today's podcast is a Coaching Call from our BAB Coaching Community, a special space for women continuing their health journey after completing MACROS 101. I'll be sharing insights from a recent coaching session where we explored the three phases: disorganized, control, and trust. While MACROS 101 helps gain food control, my main goal is to achieve …
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317: I Was Wrong About Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro with Dr. Taylor Brueseke
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My husband, the amazing Dr. Taylor Brueseke, is joining me again on the podcast. In this episode, we're going to talk about Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro to clear up any misunderstandings. Dr. Brueseke will explain how these medicines work, what they're good for, and any possible side effects. I'll also share my own experiences with these medicatio…
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85. investigating your food + fitness journey with brittany powell @brittpowellfit (how then makes now)
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Send us a text Excited to chat with the darling Brittany Powell @brittpowellfit all about giving our food and fitness relationship context- from your childhood to your surroundings it impacts so much more than you can imagine! Can't wait to see how you all relate to Your parents Culture Identity Future Diet culture And more! Where to find us Instag…
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84. expanding your identity with jordan lips @jordanlipsfitness (you're more than you think)
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Send us a text Hey GUYS! It's been awhile- we took a break and are back with some fresh new guests and episodes for you. What better way to kick of 2024 than with our fave Jordan Lips. In this episode life update changing your expectations rewriting your capacity your identity expanded and more thought provoking discussion! Where to find us Instagr…
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316: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway (The Time I Cried Surfing)
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Today's episode is all about my awesome trip to Costa Rica where I surfed with my husband for a whole week – trust me, it was amazing! But here's the cool part: I faced some big fears during the trip. No worries, I'm sharing all the exciting details about how I conquered those fears and how they relate to the challenges many of you might be dealing…
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315: "I'm Down 40 Pounds...When Will It Be Enough?" | Live Coaching Session
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For today's podcast, I'm sharing a Coaching Call from our BAB Coaching Community. It's a chance for you to see how I coach, which you'll also experience in my program, MACROS 101. In this episode, I'm helping Desiree with celebrating—turning it into something real and doable in everyday life. Here's a tip: use "acknowledging" instead of "celebratin…
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314: "I've Tried Everything and Can't Lose Weight" Isn't True with Brad Bizjack
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I'm excited to introduce today's guest. Find out why he's one of the few guys I bring onto the podcast. A big welcome to Brad Bizjack! He's a Certified High Performance Coach and Mindset Mentor. Join us as we discuss overcoming tough limiting beliefs and how your self-talk impacts what you can achieve. Brad is excellent at helping you understand an…
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313: Optimal Training and Nutrition Strategies for Women with Dr. Stacy Sims
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Get ready for a fascinating episode featuring Dr. Stacy Sims, a highly accomplished Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist! We're delving into discussions about how women should approach their training and nutrition, highlighting the historical focus on men in past research. Discover why it's essential to understand the specific needs of wom…
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312: Weight Loss Doesn't Have To Be "Hard, Fast, and Miserable" with Tulin Emre
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I've committed to featuring incredible guests this year, and kicking off the list is Coach Tulin, a motivator in plus-size health and fitness. Returning to the podcast, she's here to redefine her fitness journey, emphasizing the significance of sustainable habits and a positive mindset. Tulin's personal narrative delves into relatable challenges su…
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311: How To "Start Over" In Your Fitness Journey
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Happy New Year! This podcast episode aligns with the beginning of January, a time when many are looking forward to a fresh start after the holidays. Regardless of the success of your holiday intentions, you might be contemplating a reset for the new year, prepared to commit to your established goals. Consequently, you could be asking yourself, “How…
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310: Best of 2023: 3 Money-Saving Grocery Tips with Rachel Coons
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Happy Holidays! On our fourth and final “Best Of 2023”, I’m bringing you back to an episode that features my sister Rachel Coons! She's back on the podcast to impart her three valuable tips on trimming down your grocery expenses. If you're keen on managing your budget wisely, being mindful of your spending at the supermarket can free up some funds …
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309: Best Of 2023: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started A Weight Loss Journey
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For today's “Best Of 2023”, I'm bringing back the episode highlighting my weight loss journey and the various goals I've pursued over the years. Whether you're just beginning your weight loss venture or have been committed to it for an extended period, I want to impart some insights that I wish I had been aware of before embarking on my weight loss…
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308: Best Of 2023: 5 Things To Remember When The Scale Is Up
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For our second “Best Of 2023” episode, I am bringing back a previous episode focusing on the scale experience. In that episode, I discussed five key points to bear in mind, aimed at assisting you in approaching the scale with a more measured and less emotional perspective. The goal is to empower you to handle the data, coach yourself through the pr…
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307: Best Of 2023: The 4 Phases Of Macro Counting (Cut, Reverse Diet, Maintenance, and Bulk)
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I'm back with the "Best Of" series for the month of December. Just like the previous years, I'm going to highlight some great throwback episodes that are full of golden nuggets to help you in your journey. These episodes are great, and sometimes, it takes revisiting familiar concepts multiple times for them to stick. For today's "Best Of" episode, …
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83. the VERY BEST version of you with marla hannig @marlahannig (if we could wave a wand)
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Send us a text Wish you could fast forward to the best version of yourself? In this super fun and insightful episode we go over the most cherished changes that our fitness evolutions have brought to us. It's everything we wish we could give you without the work in one episode... but in hopes that you'll see that not only are these things possible- …
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