Be Real with Us by Path to Goals

Chrissy Stragisher is a Certified strength and Conditioning Specialist, Performance enhancement specialist, and Level 1 sports performance coach. She has trained 15 WNBA all-stars, 5 Olympians who represented in 5 different counties, and has influenced the lives of young female athletes through motivational speeches, videos and training programs. In this episode we dive into the power of mindset f...

It's almost that time of the year for hot summer festivals, traveling, vacations, BBQ's, wineries, and more which means this usually comes with a lot of good food, drinking, and less structure around our routines. In this episode Coach Alyssa and Chauntae tackle how to stay on track with your health an d fitness goals so you come back from any celebration or vacation feeling amazziiiing! Both Alys...

Sirena Morena is a Wellness Competitor on a mission to inspire women to go after their dreams no matter what obstacles are in your way! Sirena shares her story of how she struggled and overcame postpartum depression, her long journey into her first wellness competition, and how she inspires her followers through positivity and mindset. If you want to add more JOY to your IG feed, Sirena is definit...

Have you ever heard an online coach say, "You can eat whatever you want and still lose weight!", or "Exercise should be fun! Just do whatever you enjoy!" Sounds too good to be true right? Well, it is and we're here to be real with you all and talk about the reality of permanent lifestyle changes most fitness coaches don't want to tell you. ENJOY, ATHLETES! We want to hear from you!! Got questions?...

If you've been following Path to Goals for a while you know that we LOVE photoshoots and encourage all of our clients to book one! Why?? Because there's nothing better than capturing a unique moment in time while feeling amazing in your own skin! Keisha is a Southern California photographer helping people of all ages and bodies feel confident in front of the camera. Her photography skills go beyon...

In this episode we welcome Coach Alyssa's baby number two, Elena Sofia Vargas! Alyssa shares her labor and delivery story with an unexpected natural birth after the epidural failed 3 times!! She shares how lifting heavy throughout pregnancy and deep beathing through painful contractions gave her the confidence she needed to deliver naturally after she realized the Epidural wasn't an option. What a...

In this episode we are joined by special guest, Jenny Phan who is Personal Finance Expert building first generational wealth! Jenny has an inspiring story of paying off 100k in debt with one goal in mind- to gain financial freedom. Now, Jenny is coaching others to do the same! However, reaching this goal did not come without years of immense sacrifice and dedication so we talk about what she did t...

The Coaches are BACK together again and dive into what it means to have an ATHLETE MENTALITY. When you hear the word ATHLETE, what pops up for you? You might think of your favorite basketball player, an Olympic star or even yourself in college playing a sport. However, when we talk about athlete mentality here at Path to Goals, we are referring to the mindset and characteristics of an athlete that...

In this episode, we're joined by a special guest, Kayla Perry, who shares her journey from battling anorexia to becoming a Nutrition and Fitness coach with a focus on Behavior Science. Kayla's approach is rooted in behavioral science, empowering women to achieve their health goals. She discusses her coaching methods and the tools she uses to foster sustainable results. Kayla explains the parallels...

The Coaches are BACK together again and ready to share the TRUTH about alcohol and your health! Each coach shares their unique stories about their relationship with alcohol before changing their lifestyle then dive into the hard facts about how alcohol impacts your body goals, why you should limit it, and the behavioral tools you need to manage it without impacting your goals. ENJOY ATHLETES!! We...

Coach Chauntae and Alyssa dive into everyone's favorite topic- METABOLISM. We've all heard the saying that your metabolism slows down as you age but new research has confirmed this is NOT TRUE. Chauntae breaks down the study with over 6,000 participants from 29 different countries, breaks down the 4 different components that make up our metabolism, and what you can DO to actually boost your metabo...

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Cinthia, an immigrant from Mexico whose passion for sports was stifled by cultural norms. Despite her love for athletics, she was discouraged from pursuing them as she entered her teenage years, being told that sports were exclusively for boys. Upon relocating to the US, Cinthia abandoned sports altogether, leading to a profound impact on her...

Alyssa and Chauntae introduce very special guests to the podcast this week! The Path to Goals clients: Ingunn Kristjansdottir Oveny, Adriana Montano and Claudia Placencia. Each guest had the opportunity to share their story about where they were when they started coaching, their hesitations with hiring a coach, their many accomplishments and challenges, and where they are now. Enjoy! Follow our cl...

Chauntae and Alyssa talk about how to take your physique to the next level through tried-and-true methods of tracking macros. They go in detail about why quick fixes aren't leading you to the body of your dreams and the exact steps you need to take your goals to the next level. Coach Alyssa dives into: The power of data driven nutrition, how to enhance performance and recovery, the biggest mistake...

Are you READY to be inspired?! The Coaches are BACK together but this time with a very special guest - Lauren Kupis! Lauren is a is a PHD student studying neuroscience in the field of Autism, NPC bikini competitor, fitness model and just overall a wonderful HUMAN! Lauren shares with us the science on how poor nutrition and exercise negatively impacts the brain, her work in the field of autism and...

Alyssa and Chauntae unpack the diet EVERYONE and their mother has tried, failed, and tried again... and again... and again... KETO!! In this episode the girls talk about how the Keto diet craze came to life (aka- the history), what the definition of Keto actually is, how to measure if you are in Ketosis, how carbohydrates metabolize in the body, sugar myths, and why so many people struggle to sust...

Alyssa and Chauntae had plans to discuss protein myths BUT some interesting conversations on Instagram popped up from a reel Chauntae posted that they wanted to expand on. Don't worry though, they debunk protein myths at the end! In this episode the girls talk about postpartum depression, bounce back culture, what skills you could be lacking that probably make postpartum more challenging, and why...

Join us for another episode with the dynamic trio as they dive deep into the shit they don't teach you in school – focusing, of course, on health and fitness. Coach Denise, Chauntae, and Alyssa are back to unpack the benefits and repercussions of making tough decisions today to create the way for a smoother tomorrow. They discuss the common hurdles women encounter when striving for lifestyle chang...

When the coaches get together they get REAL spicy 🌶️🌶️ In this episode the coaches answer your questions through a rapid fire Q&A. Coach Alyssa shares how mini meals are a much better alternative than snacks and one simple nutrition habit that will make the biggest difference in your life. Coach Denise talks about how to stay consistent when your partner or friends don't have the same goals as...

Listen up, cuz we're bustin' myths and droppin' truth bombs about weight loss. Forget crash diets and boring salads that make you wanna cry. We give you 7 tips you can implement right now to make your fat loss cycle suck a little less. This ain't your mama's weight loss journey – it's about real food AND real results. So, ditch the deprivation, embrace the real, and let's get this party started! G...

This episode cracks open the hush-hush topic of postpartum pelvic floor health with PT Dr. Maddie Irby. We discuss how to rebuild a fierce foundation after birth. Dr. Maddie addresses what key milestones to look for before you hit the squat rack again, plus sneaky ways to sneak pelvic floor care into your full mama-life. Whether you're chasing PRs or chasing toddlers, this episode empowers you to...

This episode, we're getting real with your girl Chauntae about the grand arrival of baby Isaiah! Chauntae's spilling all the tea on how being a fit mama made delivery day a whole lot smoother and how those pre-made freezer meals are saving her sanity in the postpartum haze! We're talking pushing limits (both in the gym and the delivery room!), the unexpected benefits of prenatal strength training,...

Ditch the "busy" badge and reclaim your time and start living on purpose! This episode Coach Alyssa and Denise dive into the art of planning, busting myths about busyness and revealing how strategic scheduling can transform your life. Learn to make every minute count with actionable tips on daily, weekly, monthly, and even yearly planning. From batching tasks and crushing decision fatigue to setti...

Get ready to bust some fat loss myths and get you real results. We've all been there, spinning our wheels on the hamster wheel of HIIT workouts and fad diets, only to end up back where we started. We're here to spill the tea on the top 6 mistakes you're probably making, and how to actually achieve sustainable weight loss that doesn't suck the joy out of life. We talk about how to ditch the HIIT ob...

Chauntae and Alyssa dive deep into all the juicy information you need to know about how to grow STRONG glutes! This episode isn't all just about lookin fine from behind (although that's the FUN part) but how the long term health benefits of growing strong glutes can improve your everyday life as you age. They discuss glute anatomy, injury symptoms of weak glutes, the BEST glute exercises, and nutr...