Make Fit Simple

Get your notebooks out! Andrea is sharing her thoughts on three things that can effect your food intake. Having an awareness around what is causing weight gain or weight loss can help you navigate your health and fitness journey. This episode teaches you how to make conscious choices. Is it habit, hunger, or hormones? Follow Andrea's tips and take some notes on your food intake this week. Kno...

Andrea teams up with Esther Blum to discuss the important topic of gut health and hormones. Esther is an Integrative Dietitian and High Performance Coach.  She is the bestselling author of 4 books: Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project. Esther has appeared on Dr. Oz, the Today Show, A Healthy You with Carol Alt, the IS...

One of Andrea's favorite topic is macros. Andrea shares some of the most common questions she gets when it comes to macros.  She answers the top three questions asked by her clients and explains the answers as well as shares how to set up your own macros. To understand more about macros please see previous episodes listed below. Episode 21 Calorie Counting vs Tracking Macros Episode 28 Macro...

Today’s topic "Strength Training Routines", was selected by YOU. Andrea discusses building a routine when it comes to your strength training. There are different methods for all levels of expertise from beginners to professional athletes. Each method is explained in detail so you can decide which one is best for you. Andrea also discusses how to create variety, super setting, cardio, and...

“Love Handles,” “Bat Wings,” and “Bra Bulge,” are all click bait phrases to get your attention for new diet or fitness programs. Andrea breaks the myth behind spot training and shares 4 misconceptions when it comes to losing fat. Get ready to have your mind and fat blown. Make it Simple is sponsored by Visit www.thehydrojug.com to get 10% off using code SIMPLE10 Visit Andrea's Website www.del...

Life will often throw us curve balls. You might get an injury, or have a baby, or some unforeseen circumstance comes into your life and throws you off track. Andrea shares her own story and gives three tips on how to change your mindset when these events occur. Visit Andrea's Website www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com Produced by Light On Creative, LLC Join my newsletter!  https://www.deliciously...

Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right. This mini episode packs a punch. Andrea shares one tip that can be guaranteed to aid in your success no matter what the goal. Take the first step in showing up for yourself today. Visit Andrea's Website www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com Produced by Light On Creative, LLC Join my newsletter!  https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/emls Follow...

The most 3 common goals in fitness are to lose fat, gain muscle, or maintain a healthy lifestyle. Once you’ve identified your goal you build a fitness plan to reach your goals. The question is are your goals inline with achieving your goals? Andrea breaks down what some of the common mistakes are when aligning your workout plans with the goals and the difference between endurance & cardio vs w...

The most common question Andrea receives is "How can I stay motivated to work out?"  Andrea reveals her secret by defining the difference between motivation vs determination. In this episode Andrea explains 8 tips for maintaining consistency with a workout routine and how to set yourself up for success. Make it Simple is sponsored by Visit www.thehydrojug.com to get 10% off using code SI...

Andrea welcomes guest Dr. Ashurina Ream, a licensed clinical psychologist, who is the owner of "Psyched Mommy",  which offers online mental health resources for mothers. Dr. Ream and Andrea sit down for a conversation about the reality of the struggles of motherhood and navigating guilt, shame, burn out, identity crisis, depression, and much more.  Andrea & Ashurina discuss openly ho...

Every where you look there is a new diet on the market for weight loss. It can be confusing to know what the right thing is for you.  In this episode you'll learn the importance of listening to your body, and learning how to eat with balance, which can be the opposite of slashing calories. Andrea breaks down the myths about dieting and how there are times it can be counter productive to losin...

What is intermittent fasting and is it the right thing for you?  Everyone has a different body with means no ones health journey is the same. Andrea discusses how intermittent fasting works and how it might work for you. She also discusses common mistakes made when intermittent fasting is done incorrectly. Resources https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC329619/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/...

Finding the right supplements can be so overwhelming when there are so many to choose from.  In this episode Andrea gives you supplements 101. Did you know there are multiple types of protein? Andrea breaks down the different types and which one might work better for you. She also shares some of her personal favorites when it comes to supplements and why they're important for your everyday ro...

Andrea interviews Dr. Sara Reardon, a Board Certified Women's Health Specialist, pelvic floor physical therapist, and CEO of the Vagina Whisperer. Sara has been helping women all over the world with her online courses and in person sessions with a mission to improve the way women are cared for... and their pelvic floors. Andrea and Sara discuss the pelvic floor, diastasis, prolapse, hernia&ap...

When we trip up in our fitness goals, feel stuck, or maybe we've strayed from our wellness routine we can convince ourselves that we have to start again from the beginning.  This is a big NO! Andrea teaches a new and inspiring mindset on how to pick yourself up and to keep going instead of telling yourself that you have to start over. Visit www.thehydrojug.com to get 10% off using code SIMPLE...

Body image is something that can effect everyone no matter the gender or age. Andrea breaks down the research done on this topic and what to be aware of with young children.  She gives some tips on how to talk to kids and teach positive body image and why improving our own body image is key in this journey.  Andrea speaks openly about this growing issue and what we can do to get on a positive path...

Seeing a certain number on the scale can discourage us from keeping with our goals. Often times we are looking at the wrong things to measure our success. Andrea shares some inspiring and motivational tips for when we feel we’ve had a set back or don’t see the number on the scale changing. Every person has a different journey and there are many different ways to achieve success. Visit www.thehydro...

Andrea breaks down the different reasons why bloating may occur. If we are trying to make changes in our health journey by gaining muscle and losing fat often times bloating can be caused by food sensitivities. Andrea explains which foods are common culprits and ways to  investigate what might be causing bloating for you. Viome Test click HERE and use code ANDREA for $10 off Visit Andrea's We...

Andrea vulnerably shares personal stories about anxiety and depression and discusses how exercise can decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety in your brain and emotions. Whether you are struggling with clinical depression or situational, Andrea explains the options that are available to you. If you or someone you know are suffering from clinical depression there are resources out there to help...

How many times do we tell ourselves that we will start on our goals or dreams when we feel we’re “ready”?  By telling ourselves we’re not ready we are actually holding ourselves back from taking the leap into action. Andrea shares her personal journey of starting her business and offers tips on starting small, and provides motivation on how let go of perfection and get going. Push Journal https://...

When it comes to nutrition and fitness it’s important to have balance. Too much of anything can become negative. Andrea breaks down some examples of how too much of something in nutrition and fitness can actually keep you from reaching your goals.  Follow Andrea on Instagram HERE Visit Andrea's Website www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com Produced by Light On Creative, LLC Join my newsletter!  http...

Going on vacation doesn’t mean you have to take a vacation from your health and fitness goals.  Andrea shares tips on how to keep up with your goals no matter where you are traveling to. She shares body weight work outs, specific helpful snack ideas to pack, and ways to balance meals so you can maintain while being away.  Follow Andrea on Instagram HERE Visit Andrea's Website www.deliciouslyf...

After having a baby it’s common to want to jump back into the workouts you did before you were pregnant. Andrea shares what exercises to avoid when exercising again after pregnancy. She also shares the important of knowing what your core is capable of and how to build your core and pelvic floor before going into your normal workouts. Andrea gives workout ideas, nutritional tips and shares her pers...

Whether you are intuitively eating with macro awareness or looking to lose weight by tracking macros, understanding the do’s and don’ts of macro tracking can be helpful. Andrea breaks down some things to avoid when tracking macros as well as some tips that will make it easier and more effective. Follow Andrea on Instagram HERE Visit Andrea's Website www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com Produced by...

What causes low energy and how can we improve it? Andrea provides some insights on what could be causing fatigue during the day as well as providing seven tips on how to be aware of it and improve it.   Follow Andrea on Instagram HERE! Check her out online at www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com Join my newsletter!  https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/emls Follow the Make Fit Simple Podcast @ MakeFit...