Excelerate Your Life

In this episode, I sit down with my client Jolene to break down why weight loss wasn't the answer to her dream body — and how eating more and building muscle completely changed her physique. Jolene came into coaching freshly postpartum, already lean, and stuck in a cycle of restricting, bingeing, and chasing the scale. By shifting the focus to strength training, improving her relationship with foo...

January is when most people jump straight into dieting, cutting calories, and trying to "be good" with food and it's also why so many end up stuck in the same cycle year after year. In this episode, I'm breaking down 5 rules your metabolism actually needs in 2026 if you want sustainable fat loss, not another short-term result followed by burnout or starting over. You'll learn: Why eating enough be...

In this episode, I'm joined by Coach Gill for a deep-dive into how training actually works — beyond just picking a workout style or showing up to lift. Most people think that choosing the right modality is enough. Strength training? Check. Weights? Check. But if you're stuck in a plateau or feel like your workouts should be working better than they are, this episode explains why. Coach Gill breaks...

In today's episode, I sit down with one of my long-time clients to talk about how coaching completely changed the way she approaches the holiday season. We dive into what the holidays used to feel like for her… the food guilt, the stress, the "I'll just start over in January" mentality, and how learning to fuel her body, trust herself, and build real habits transformed everything. If you struggle...

Feel like your metabolism is slow, your energy is off, or you're suddenly gaining weight during the holidays? Spoiler: it's not because of the holiday meals. In this episode, I break down the four silent metabolism killers women fall into every December- skipping breakfast, relying on cardio, under-eating, and living in chronic stress- and how each one impacts your hormones, hunger cues, and abili...

Think Thanksgiving is going to "make you fat"? Think again. In this Fast Fit Facts episode, we're breaking down the REAL science of holiday weight gain (or lack of it), why skipping breakfast always backfires, and how to walk into the day feeling confident instead of chaotic. I'm giving you my full Thanksgiving playbook all the way from how to build your plate, to what to do about alcohol, to hand...

Most people try to diet their way through the holidays, but what if this season could actually be your secret weapon for results? In this episode, Coach Mal sits down with client Claire, a 40-year-old pediatric physician who spent last holiday season in a reverse + maintenance phase instead of dieting… and it completely transformed her body. By focusing on fueling, building muscle, and improving h...

The holidays don't have to be a pause button on your goals. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 rules I follow every year to stay strong, sane, and build my body during the busiest (and yummiest) season of the year without dieting, stressing, or starting over in January. These aren't your typical "avoid the cookies" tips. We're talking mindset shifts, smart habits, and the sneaky things that...

Ever wonder why some people actually stick with it and finally see the results they've been chasing, while others spin their wheels for years? In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 signs that tell me — almost instantly — if someone is going to succeed in their fitness journey. Spoiler: it has nothing to do with their starting weight, how "motivated" they feel on day one, or whether they've trie...

Most women head into the holidays worried about losing progress, gaining weight, or falling off track. But what if this season was actually the BEST time to finally make progress? In this episode, I'll show you exactly how to use the holidays to build muscle, boost your metabolism, and set yourself up to get toned in the new year. You'll learn: Why you can't "tone" without first building muscle Ho...

🎙️ In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Nicole LaFleur, one of our clients who has lost an incredible 163 pounds in under 3 years with Excelerate Athletics. You may remember Nicole from our earlier episode when she had just hit her first 50 pounds down. Today, she's back to share not only how she continued her transformation, but also everything she's gained along the way—confidence, energy,...

Wondering what you should actually eat before and after your workouts? 🤔 This Fast Fit Facts episode breaks down the science of peri-workout nutrition — aka how to fuel your body for energy, performance, and recovery. You'll learn: The best foods to eat before a workout for energy and strength Why your muscles crave carbs + protein after training How nutrients are used by your body during exercis...

Think you can just copy your boyfriend's workout or eat the way your husband does and get the same results? Spoiler: women are not just smaller men. In this episode, I break down the key differences between men's and women's bodies when it comes to fitness and nutrition — and why following a man's plan can leave women feeling stuck, exhausted, and frustrated. We'll cover: The science of the infrad...

We spend the first 20 years of our lives being told it's normal to "figure it out" — to try, fail, explore, and discover who we are. But somewhere around 22, the unspoken rule seems to shift: you're an adult now, and who you are, what you do, and how you show up is supposed to be locked in for life. Here's the truth: that's crazy. If you evolved and changed that much in your first two decades, why...

What if the missing piece of your fitness journey isn't eating less… but learning how to eat more? In this inspiring client interview, I sit down with Taylor, who has been working with Coach Megan for the past year. Despite already being consistent with lifting, Taylor felt stuck — she believed dieting harder and eating less was the only way to get leaner. But through coaching, she learned to fuel...

This week is a special one — I'm sitting down with my Nana, who is about to turn 98 years old! Not only has she lived nearly a century, but she's also thrived with health, joy, and resilience. In this episode, I get the chance to pick her brain about the secrets to longevity, what life was like growing up in a completely different world, and the lessons she's learned that still matter today. Nana...

Does eating too little actually stop fat loss? In this Fast Fit Facts episode, Coach Mal breaks down one of the most common (and confusing) fitness myths: the idea that undereating can make you "gain weight" or stall your results completely. The truth? A calorie deficit always works — but long-term under-eating triggers metabolic adaptation, where your body lowers calorie burn, shifts hormones, an...

🎉 It's our 100th episode! To celebrate, I brought the entire Excelerate Athletics coaching team on the mic for a special roundtable conversation. In this episode, you'll hear from all 6 EA coaches as we pull back the curtain on what really goes into helping women transform their bodies, improve their health, and finally feel confident in their own skin. We're talking mindset shifts, training stra...

Are you a busy mom who feels like no matter how hard you work, you're stuck spinning your wheels with little to show for it? In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how moms can finally lose fat, build muscle, and feel strong again — without burning out or living in the gym. We'll cover: Why most "quick fix" programs don't work for moms (and what to do instead) How to fit strength training into...

✨ It's my birthday episode! ✨ To celebrate turning 29, I'm sharing 29 things I will NOT be taking into year 29. Think of it as a mix of funny confessions, lifestyle habits I'm leaving behind, and mindset shifts that I know my 20s have taught me the hard way. From excess drinking to feeling awkward doing things alone, from trendy obsessions I never vibed with to little daily habits that just don'...

If you've been eating less, doing more, and wondering why you still feel fluffy, tired, and stuck… this episode is for you. We're breaking down exactly how under-eating is backfiring on your fat loss goals, and why it's keeping you skinny fat, inflamed, and spinning in circles. From muscle loss and metabolism slowdown to binge cycles and hormone chaos, I'm walking you through what's really happeni...

When we talk about fitness, we usually talk about the physical results: the toned muscles, weight loss, or that before-and-after photo. But what about the life-changing benefits no one sees? In this episode, I'm breaking down the real gifts of fitness that have nothing to do with your body: discipline, confidence, grit, and the ability to stick with something hard. If you've ever been tempted by q...

So you've seen the hype around HYROX and you're curious… what's it really like to train for and compete in one of the fastest-growing fitness races in the world? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Rebecca Johnstone—a multi-time HYROX athlete, belly flop contest champion (yes, really), and all-around badass—to break it all down. We're talking about what it takes to prepare for HYROX, how ra...

Can you lose fat without tracking macros? The short answer: yes. But if you're tired of spinning your wheels, doing all the "right" things, and still not seeing results, this episode will explain why tracking might be the tool you're missing. In this Fast Fit Facts episode, I'm breaking down: Why intuitive eating often doesn't work for fat loss (at least at first) How tracking helps you understand...

In this episode, I sit down with our newest Excelerate coach, Rachel, to talk about her powerful journey from binge eating and restricting to finding true food freedom and building a strong, confident body through strength training. Rachel shares how years of yo-yo dieting, overtraining, and an all-or-nothing mindset left her hormones wrecked and her relationship with food in shambles. She opens u...