Excelerate Your Life

If you feel bloated after every meal, you're not alone—but the answer probably isn't cutting out another food. In this Fast Fit Facts episode, I'm breaking down the most common causes of bloating that I see in the women I coach. We'll talk about why chronic dieting, under-eating, overtraining, processed "high-protein" foods, artificial sweeteners, and even eating too quickly can all leave you feel...

Can you enjoy the 4th of July, eat the foods you love, have a few drinks, and still lose weight? In this episode, I'm sharing a perspective that might surprise you. Instead of giving you another list of holiday food rules, we're talking about what actually determines your long-term results—and why one day of celebrating is probably not the thing holding you back. I recently returned from 11 days o...

Ever feel like you have to eat way less than everyone around you just to maintain your weight? Or like one weekend of eating out causes you to instantly gain weight? If so, you may be wondering: "Do I have a slow metabolism?" or "Why are my maintenance calories so low?" In this episode of Fast Fit Facts, we're breaking down the real reasons it feels like your body gains weight so easily—and why yo...

In this week's episode, I'm sharing something a little more personal. People often ask why I'm so passionate about helping women with their health, nutrition, and fitness. Why I work the hours I do. Why I've dedicated my entire career to coaching women. And the truth is—it has nothing to do with money. When I first started in the fitness industry, I was working at OrangeTheory making close to mini...

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with one of our long-term coaching clients who has completely transformed her life over the last year and a half — and not just physically. Yes, she's lost 20 pounds… but the real transformation has been her quality of life, habits, mindset, confidence, and overall health. When she first started coaching, she was struggling with chronic foot and nerve pain, emo...

Do running and body recomposition goals work together… or are they competing against each other? In this Fast Fit Facts episode, we're diving into the truth about running, muscle building, fat loss, and body recomposition — and why so many women feel confused when they're running more than ever but still not seeing the "toned" physique they want. We cover: how running affects muscle growth and bod...

If you've ever had a weekend where you felt like you completely "fell off track" with your nutrition, workouts, or routine… this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm walking you through EXACTLY what to do after an off-track weekend so you can stop spiraling, stop overcompensating, and actually get back into your routine without guilt, restriction, or punishment. We talk about: how to reset aft...

In this episode, I sit down with EA client Alexa to talk about why constantly working out still wasn't giving her the "toned" physique she was chasing. Before coaching, Alexa was doing everything she thought she was supposed to do: OrangeTheory, running half marathons, hot yoga, Pilates, meal prepping, prioritizing protein, recovery treatments… yet she still felt frustrated that her body didn't re...

Most women think they need more discipline, more cardio, or lower calories to finally lose fat… …but what if your body is actually telling you it's not ready for a fat loss phase yet? In this episode, I'm breaking down 5 major signs that you are NOT ready for fat loss — and why pushing harder could actually be making your results worse. We're talking about: chronic hunger and food obsession low en...

Someone asked me recently if I had a podcast episode on how to become a coach… like what certifications to get, how to get started, all of that. And yes—we're covering that. But we're also going a layer deeper… because becoming a coach and becoming a good coach are two very different things. In this episode, I break down: How to become a fitness coach or online coach (certifications, starting poin...

If you feel like you're doing everything right in a fat loss phase—but your body isn't changing the way you want—it's probably not a lack of effort… it's these mistakes. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 most common mistakes women make in a cut, and why they can completely stall your fat loss results (even if you think you're in a calorie deficit). We cover: Why changing too many variables...

If you're trying to lose fat for summer and your plan is to just eat less, do more cardio, and hope for the best… this episode is for you. Because the truth is most women aren't failing fat loss… they've just never actually been taught how to do a proper cut phase. In this episode, I break down why your past fat loss attempts haven't worked, what's actually been going wrong, and what a real cut ph...

If you've ever lost weight… only to gain it all back (and then some), this episode is going to hit. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with my client Alaina, who lost 27 pounds in a sustainable fat loss phase, and more importantly… has actually kept it off. No crash dieting. No slashing calories into the ground. No starting over every few months. We're breaking down what her cut actually looked...

Cardio for fat loss… should you be doing more of it, or is it actually the reason you feel stuck? In this Fast Fit Facts episode, we're breaking down one of the most common (and most misunderstood) topics in fitness: how cardio actually fits into fat loss. Because if you're working out consistently, doing all the cardio, eating "pretty clean"… and still not seeing your body change the way you want...

Most of the fitness industry is LOUD. Every week there's a new trend, a new tool, a new "this will finally fix everything" solution… And most of it? Either overhyped… or completely missing the point. So in this episode, we're breaking it all down: What's actually worth your time What's a waste And what falls somewhere in between We're talking through things like: – vibration plates – red light the...

If you feel like you've been doing everything right — eating clean, working out, trying to stay consistent — and still not seeing the fat loss you want… this episode is going to hit. Because today, we're walking through a real client case study of what body recomposition actually looks like when you do it the right way. Bre has been working with us for just over a year, and instead of jumping stra...

In this Fast Fit Facts episode, we're breaking down micronutrients 101 — what they are, why they matter, and how they impact your results even if you're already tracking macros. Most people in the fitness space focus on calories, protein, carbs, and fats, but micronutrients — vitamins and minerals — play a critical role in the systems that allow your body to perform, recover, and function optimall...

You work out consistently… so why don't you look like you lift? If you've been strength training 3–5 days per week, eating "pretty healthy," and still feel stuck in the skinny-fat phase — this episode is for you. In today's episode, I'm breaking down the exact 3 things keeping you from looking like you work out: • Never eating in a calorie surplus long enough to actually build muscle • Working out...

Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in the world — yet women are still unsure whether they should take it. In this Fast Fit Facts episode, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about creatine for women: what it actually does, whether it causes weight gain or bloating, how it supports muscle growth and recovery, proper dosing, and if it's worth adding to your routine for body...

Just got back from vacation and feeling puffy, behind, or like you "need to make up for it"? Before you slash your calories, add two-a-days, or swear off carbs forever… listen to this. In this episode, I'm breaking down what you should never do after a vacation if you actually want to feel leaner, stronger, and back in your routine quickly. Because the all-or-nothing, punishment mindset? That's ex...

If you work night shift, rotating shifts, or 12-hour hospital shifts and feel like your body is constantly fighting you… this episode is for you. In this conversation, Coach Rachel (former nurse turned fitness coach) breaks down how shift work impacts your circadian rhythm, hormones, hunger cues, energy levels, and fat loss goals — and what to actually do about it. We cover: Why night shift can in...

Intermittent fasting is everywhere—but is it actually helping women lose fat and support their hormones, or quietly working against them? In this Fast Fit Facts episode, I break down why intermittent fasting isn't the magic solution it's often made out to be—especially for women. We cover what intermittent fasting is really doing (spoiler: it works by creating a calorie deficit, not by unlocking a...

Eating out doesn't have to derail your goals. In this episode, I break down exactly how to navigate restaurant meals without spiraling, stressing, or saying "F it" altogether. From planning ahead and estimating macros (even at local spots), to smart swaps, sauce strategies, protein prioritization, and simple trade-offs that actually make a difference—this is your no-BS guide to eating out while st...

What if the reason your body isn't changing isn't because you're not disciplined enough — but because you're doing the wrong things really well? In this client interview, I sit down with a woman who was motivated, consistent, and "doing everything right" on paper… yet her body felt exhausted, inflamed, and stuck. She was underfueling, overtraining, and unknowingly relying on clean eating and high-...

If you've ever thought, "I'm not overweight, but I don't love how I look," this episode is for you. In this Fast Fit Facts episode, we're breaking down what skinny fat actually means, why losing weight often makes it worse, and what you really need to change your body composition. Spoiler: it's not another diet. We'll talk muscle vs. fat, why being under-muscled is the real issue for most women, a...