Make Fit Simple

Working out at home has become the new normal. Andrea shares her favorite at-home equipment to make your workouts efficient and varied for different home spaces.  Andrea's Recommendations Weighted gloves https://a.co/d/6ll6ELp DFH Resistance Bands Use code MAKEITSIMPLE for 10% off https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/bands Monkey Feet https://animalhousefitness.com/ BStrong Training Use cod...

When we become stagnant in our fitness journey we might immediately jump to cutting calories. Andrea explains why going into a calorie deficit is not always the best way to ramp up into success. She shares eight quick tips to be aware of, or adjust depending on where you are at with your goals.  Studies https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4341978/ https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/J...

The hustle and bustle of life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and burned out. Is it possible to truly find balance amongst the chaos. Andrea is breaking down the reality of balance as we celebrate the 100th episode of the Make it Simple Podcast. Make it Simple is sponsored by Butcher Box Visit https://www.butcherbox.com/makeitsimple to get a special offer for new members: Free steak and lobster. ...

Dr. Megan Rossi is an internationally known gut health doctor and nutrition expert. She is also a dietician, nutritionist, and leading research fellow at King's College London. Dr. Rossi is also the founder of the Gut Health Clinic and an award-winning author including her first book, Love Your Gut. Andrea and Megan discuss all things gut health including what are simple things you can add in...

Do you have big dreams and ideas for your life but get  stuck before you even start? Letting perfection get in the way is common and we often get in our own heads. Andrea is breaking down how to get out of your own way and start taking steps to achieving your goals today.  Episode References: Episode 70 Self Sabotage: How to Recognize it and Stop it Episode 64 How to Reframe the Thought "I Do...

Injuries can be discouraging and seem to set us back in our fitness journey.  There are ways to take matters into our own hands and help the healing process. Andrea discusses some outside-the-box ideas on how to promote healing in acute and chronic injuries. Episode references & resources: Episode  90  My Hip Diagnosis PRP STUDIES https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4287055/ https://w...

Mom burn out is real, and Shonda Moralis is on a mission to help ambitious moms play big without burning out. Shonda is a psychotherapist and the author of the award-winning book Breathe Mamma Breathe and Don't Forget to Breathe . She is also a life-balance coach, and co-host of the Therapeutic Perspective Podcast. Andrea and Shonda dive in to discussing the basics of mindfulness and how to i...

Dr. Alyssa Dweck is an Ob/Gyn and specializes in menopausal health and female sexual health. She is the co-author of three books and has appeared on the Today show and Good Day LA.  Dr. Dweck has been voted “Top Doctor” in New York Magazine and Westchester Magazine and is the Chief Medical Officer at Bonafide. Andrea and Alyssa discuss how to prepare for perimenopause and menopause and how to navi...

What do we do when we are stuck in our fitness journey and aren't seeing the results we want? It is normal and confusing to feel that we are working hard but don't see progress or changes. Andrea is going to cover the most common factors that lead to feeling stuck and ways to break through the plateau.  Episode References: Episode 49 Setting Up a Solid Strength Training Routine Episode 8...

Are you experiencing workout burnout? It is easy to become unmotivated and lose consistency for periods of time.  Andrea shares quick tips on how to make your workouts more efficient, more fun, and more consistent.  Episode References: 64   How to Reframe the Thought "I Don't Have Time" 88   When to Refocus or Shift Your Goals Make it Simple is sponsored by Butcher Box Visit https:/...

Variety in your training can be empowering and important for your fitness journey. There is a lot of negativity and difference of opinions when it comes to certain types of fitness training. This mindset is limiting and can keep you from reaching your goals. Andrea is breaking down the different types of training and explains the power in mixing things up. Episode References: Episode 13 Training F...

Do we fully understand what moderation means when it comes to food intake and fitness? With diet culture being a big part of our society we can often find ourselves yo-yo dieting. Andrea discusses different ways to improve moderation, breaks down the function of each macro, and shares some tips on establishing the moderation mindset with food in our every day lives . Andrea references the followin...

Andrea shares her personal story of a recent diagnosis from a hip issue she is experiencing. Follow along with Andrea on instagram in her highlight reels to keep up with the detailed information on her journey to a potential hip replacement. She will continue to share her story as she learns more and expresses her gratitude for the support and encouragement. Follow Andrea on Instagram @deliciously...

Libby Ward is a digital creator, speaker, and mental health advocate with a deep commitment to breaking the cycles of trauma. She has been recognized as a mental health advocate by TikTok , and has been featured on Global News , Motherly , Insider and media outlets around the world. As a thought leader in today’s difficult and complex experiences of mental health, Libby and Andrea discuss topics a...

Andrea discusses a topic that is frequently asked on social media. When we find ourselves unable to reach the goals we set for our selves it can be discouraging. Andrea encourages us to take a step back and look at the big picture. She discusses setting new goals, refocusing the goals we set or when to shift away from them.   Make it Simple is sponsored by Goodr Visit https://goodr.com/simple to g...

Lillie Beisinger is a the founder of Lillie Eats and Tells, a blog that focuses on recipes, macros, and meal planning. Lillie is also the author of four cook books that are macro friendly and shares delicious and flavor-packed recipes for meals that you can plan easily for the week. Andrea and Lillie break down the basics and discuss classic staples to keep in stock, as well as how Lillie plans he...

Andrea shares her interview on the Pink Lemonade Stand Podcast, hosted by Heidi Webster. Heidi and Andrea discuss fat loss misconceptions, how to stay motivated in your fitness goals, and how comparison can hinder your fitness journey. Andrea also shares her own personal struggles and how she's turned lemons into lemonade. Follow The Pink Lemonade Stand Podcast Instagram @theplspodcast Listen...

Andrea responds to questions about the difference between mobility and stretching, after episode 83, an interview with Dr. Kieffer. Andrea shares her personal story of how improving mobility helped her own injury. Make it Simple is sponsored by Butcher Box Visit https://www.butcherbox.com/makeitsimple to get a special offer for new members. A FREE grilling bundle (Two 10 oz ribeyes, 5 lbs of chick...

Dr. Janelle Howell, DPT, WCS is a doctor of physical therapy and specializes in pelvic health. Janelle is revolutionizing the conversation and creating a radical culture around vagina health.  She provides pelvic floor courses, master classes and has a vagina food E-Guide. Andrea and Janelle break down the pH level of our vaginas and why it matters, a tight pelvic floor versus a weak pelvic floor,...

Andrea interviews Lizzie Kieffer, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Pelvic Floor certified, Dry Needling certified, Vestibular and Concussion Rehab certified, and has done extensive courses on Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization. Dr. Kieffer uses these techniques to not only help fix the problem that you are facing, but to find the root cause so that you can change for the better. Whether you are a si...

One of the biggest questions in our wellness culture is, why do we all care so much about the number on the scale?  Andrea discusses a controversial topic and shares the feedback and comments from her instagram account. She breaks down misinformation and how some of our programming can play into the mental conditioning that causes an obsession with the scale. Make it Simple is sponsored by Soul CB...

Dr. Meg Mill is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Doctor of Pharmacy, and mom of three. Her practice is focused on helping people end headaches and migraines, heal the gut, reduce inflammation, balance hormones, increase energy, reduce anxiety and restore their immune systems. Andrea and Dr. Meg discuss all things headaches including causes, preventions and how to live a headache free life.   Fo...

In today's culture we tend to put a great deal on the importance of fat loss. Andrea is challenging this thought process and offers ideas to shift our priorities and our mindset behind our goals in fitness. She explains the difference between fat loss and function with three real lifestyle examples with her personal trainers and clients. MOTHER'S DAY SALE on Diastasis Recti, Postpartum,...

In a world of social media it can be impossible not to compare ourselves to others. Andrea explains how comparing yourself to other people around you, either in person or online, will make you lose focus of your goals and hinder your personal progress.  Andrea's research: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0146167210390822 https://guilfordjournals.com/doi/abs/10.1521/jscp.2007.26.7....

Dr. Amy Killen is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine with 10+ years of direct patient care that has been practicing Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine for more than five years. She is trained in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and have done extensive additional training in aesthetics, platelet rich plasma and stem cells, hair restoratio...