Your Health, Simplified

Do you ever wish you could just put the shorts or bikini on and wear it with the confidence of a super model? Girl, you are NOT alone. Social media tells us to just put it on and walk out the door, we will be just fine. But the forget to mention that showing more skin IS scary. You will not just slide on a pair of cute denim shorts and walk out the door, using your driveway as a runway. Listen in...

Today I open up to you all about living life in a bigger body and the hard truths that come with it. I explain how there are still things that are not available to bigger bodies and some of this will never change. I also open up about the truth behind #healthyateverysize and why I still use that hashtag. And even though it can be much more difficult living in a bigger body, it doesn't mean that YO...

Are supplements worth your time and money? Like most areas of health, this isn't a black or white answer. In today's episode, I go over some different forms/types of supplements and why I choose to use em or skip em!  In this episode, I spoke about a lot of different brands/products. I will like each below: Ghost Protein Powder Bubs Natural Collagen Nuun Hydration Products Her Vital Way Suppl...

What is the core? Where is it located? What does it do? Why should you care? How should you train it? I answer these questions and more in today's episode.  You can contact me via email at contact.thecollaboratiob@gmail.com or over on Instagram @tiffstartsliving

Do you struggle with getting more movement in? Maybe daily walks and exercise aren't available to you right now. Or maybe you just desire to get more movement in but cannot find the time... This episode is for you! I go over one simple life hack that will help you move your body more without the need to add anything extra into your day.  You can contact me via email at contact.thecollaboratio...

Christa is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and ACE Behavior Change Specialist. She specializes in helping busy and high performing women prioritize their health and well-being through mindset and movement work. She helps women organize the steps needed to achieve the goals they set for themselves and create ways to hold them accountable as they work to attain those goals.  She helps women l...

Who doesn't want to maximize their workouts each and every time? Most women do a great job at getting their cardio or lifting in. But when it comes to warming up and cooling down properly, I've noticed that most rush or totally skip them. In order to get the most out of your fitness program, you need to devote time and intention to warm ups and cool downs. Today's episode dives deeper into these t...

In today's episode, I go a little bit more in depth on a recent Instagram post I made. You can find the post here . The longer I work in the fitness industry, the more I am made aware of just how much work it has to do in order to truly inspire and encourage bodies to move. I go over not just how fitness equipment fails bigger bodies, but how training for fitness professionals is inadequate. You d...

Listen in as Janell and I discuss her health journey. Janell speaks about how crucial it is to find experts that understand how your body moves, her struggle with trying to figure things out on her own and how she is learning to love what she refers to as her "today" body.  You can find info on my coaching services HERE . And as always, you can reach me via email at contact.thecollaboration@g...

My business coach asked me during one of our conversations if I felt I truly aligned with the body positive community or not. Great question! One that I still have not answered. But truth be told, it is not black and white. There are a lot of great things happen within this movement... and some that I just do not agree with it. Tune in as I discuss my own personal experiences and why I feel the wa...

This episode starts with a funny story that only cements my obsession with needing to find the best see-through leggings out there. If you haven't already, go listen to episode 24 where I talk all about my search to find plus size leggings.  Okay, but the real topic today is how you can continue to prioritize your health in these unknown times. Gas prices are soaring which is also making food...

Kathleen is one of my virtual training clients who is learning how to navigate fitness and health in a way that she has never done before. Listen in as we talk about a major health hurdle that had her sidelined for weeks, her initial reaction to her program and how she handles people commenting about her body now.  To learn more about coaching with me, click HERE .  You can reach me via...

Raise your hand if you ever struggle with time management! If you find yourself feeling super busy all day long but at the end of the day look up to see that you didn't quite accomplishment anything (hello, it's me!), this episode is for you!  You can find my favorite tool to use HERE . You can reach me with any questions, comments or a quick hello via email at contact.thecollaboration@gmail....

If you follow me over on Instagram ( @tiffstartsliving ), you might have caught my recent review of several brands of leggings. Living in an active plus size body means I need fitness wear that is functional and actually fits a plus size body. What I am finding out is that many companies promote themselves as "size inclusive" but they actually don't have the product to back it up. If you are in se...

I'll be honest, I have never read Shakespeare (if I did, I don't remember) but the bits and pieces I've heard are always so thought provoking. I heard a quote in a Netflix show that I'm absolutely in love with and yup, the thoughts started flowing.  You can chat with me via email at contact.thecollaboration@gmail.com or over on Instagram @tiffstartsliving

Grab a cup of coffee (or drink of choice), sit down, take a deep breath and let me speak some life into you today!

As wives, mothers and professionals, we tend to think that we can wait until this busy season of life is over before prioritizing our own health. Unfortunately, we don't actually have time to wait. Kids are at home for 18+ years, careers last 30+ years.... that's decades of practicing poor health habits that you are going to have to "undo." Before you know it, you'll be in your 50's and 60's tryin...

Want to know what's holding you back in your health and wellness journey? The All-or-Nothing mindset! I see so many professionals and influencers telling women that their way is the only or best way to life and that's simply not true. Often times, we need to take a little of this and a little of that to create an approach that works for our bodies and lifestyles. Today's episode will give you that...

Ever heard of a weight-neutral approach to health? If you follow me on Instagram, you might've read my post about it (click here if you didn't read it). This approach helps you truly put your health first, is more successful at decreasing your risk for preventable diseases and is ultimately more enjoyable.  You can reach me via email at contact.thecollaboration@gmail.com or over on Instagram...

At the end of 2021 I came across several health and fitness professionals who mentioned that they don't write all of their programming or are not the ones to respond to all of their emails. Maybe it was me being a bit naive, but I had no clue that this kind of thing was happening out there. Join me today as I talk about it a little bit and give you some advice for when you are ready to invest in c...

Most of you are welcoming 2022 with a fresh new perspective. This usually means you have set new goals/resolutions. However, if you haven't changed your process in setting those goals, it is unlikely that you will be any more successful this year than you were last year. Today I go over common mistakes women make and how to better approach these goals.  I also do a quick recap of my experienc...

Join me as a talk about New Year's Resolutions, comparing yourself and your circumstances to social media and a few other random thoughts. To be honest, I have had a really hard time focusing and putting thoughts together since our grandmother's passing. And instead of trying to hide that or pretend, I decided to be open and honest.  You can reach me via email at contact.thecollaboration@gmai...

Cardio has been getting a bad name for itself among the social media fitness community and I am here to set the record straight today. Come listen in as I explain why you should not be avoiding it.  I reference an Instagram post and you can see that by clicking HERE . As always, please reach out to me via email at contact.thecollaboration@gmail.com or over on Instagram @tiffstartsliving

It is time that we stop thinking that "being disciplined" is the same as enforcing punishment on ourselves. Especially when it comes to fitness and nutrition habits. We often see women bragging about how disciplined they are because they stuck to a very strict and unenjoyable diet throughout the holidays. They are using food as a form of punishment for their bodies not looking/feeling like they ex...

I have a bone to pick with society and I am just going to go ahead and spill the tea in this episode. I have seen far too many women lately get confused and frustrated because they feel like they have to choose between aligning with diet culture or aligning with body positivity. Tune in with me as I discuss why neither "camp" is 100% health focused and what I think women should be focused on inste...