Couch to Active

Friends! I need your help, there's this stinky creature jumping all over me! (Yes, this is the Velvet Couch, I have once again hacked into Lyn's podcast.) www.couchtoactive.com   Episode URL: www.couchtoactive.com/30  

When it comes to creating new habits, neuroscience has a lot to teach us that will help us succeed. In this episode, James Garrett helps us understand how we can literally "re-wire" our brains to make new habits work for us.  I left his interview inspired and ready to immediately try some of his suggestions. You can see a list of "homework" from this interview and access his free $200 course here:...

Research gives hope for those who have spent years forgetting to exercise.   https://www.couchtoactive.com/28     Lack of exercise is a major risk factor to our heart health. But what if you could reverse some of the damage done to your heart from spending years chained to your desk being a high-performer for others?   The results of a new study are in, and they offer a message of hope. I'm going...

Did you know that Lyn has three chronic illnesses that she manages daily? In this episode she shares the details of what they are and how it impacts her ability to stay active. COUCH to ACTIVE is hosted by Bad Couch Guru, Lyn Lindbergh. https://www.couchtoactive.com   Blog page for this episode: https://www.couchtoactive.com/27  

Shhh...don't tell Lyn. I've hacked into her podcast yet again and am providing you with this important announcement. In this podcast episode #4, I, your beloved velvet couch share the secret behind what those COUCH to ACTIVE points are for.   Here's your homework for this episode.   If you do all three of these, you will change the trajectory of your life forever.   Assignment #1 Ask yourself, how...

Forgetting to exercise is easy. Remembering is hard. Let's solve this once and for all.   In this podcast episode, Bad Couch Guru, Lyn Lindbergh helps you uncover ways to make exercising every day easier to remember.   Here's your homework for this episode.   If you do all three of these, you will change the trajectory of your nutrition and your active lifestyle.   Assignment #1 Ask yourself, how...

Sporting events are becoming more inclusive than ever. In this episode I highlight the Lard Butt 1K with co-founder Mark Peterson. Learn more about this and other wacky events that are becoming mainstream. See the full blog for this episode at https://www.couchtoactive.com/24     COUCH to ACTIVE is hosted by Bad Couch Guru, Lyn Lindbergh. Https://www.couchtoactive.com     Register for the Lard But...

Could hiring a nutritionalist be the best thing for you? Stephanie Dalton walks us through the ins and out of what you can expect. In this episode, Stephanie gives us encouragement and hope when it comes to dialing in our food and lifestyle. She teaches the basics of a "non diet" eating pattern, hormones, food tracking, and what to do with all of this information. In this episode we mention the fo...

We all strive to not live a life of stereotypes. However, stereotyping is still alive in fitness and it's damaging out ability to see opportunities to exercise. Learn how to identify your own stereotypes and try a type of exercise that is bold and outside of your comfort zone. The COUCH to ACTIVE Podcast is hosted by award winning author Lyn Lindbergh. Https://www.couchtoactive.com See the full bl...

Body Kindness   Rebecca Scritchfield is the author of Body Kindness. In this episode, we discuss the Biggest Looser white paper that shed light on why so many contestants regained the weight. It is a message of compassion that helps us understand how our weight on the scale is so much more complicated than just calories in and calories out.   She also shares practical strategies of how to reset yo...

The Keto Diet: What is it? Is it a fad? Is it good or bad for someone with diabetes? Is it dangerous long term? Is the Keto flu a real thing? Or is it all just another fad diet?  I had the opportunity to learn from three medical experts on the topic of the Keto Diet. They knew their science and explained Keto in the most unbiased way. The best part...is they weren't trying to sell me protein powde...

Shhh... Hi, it's me again. I'm your favorite velvet couch from the cover of the book COUCH to ACTIVE. I have managed to hack into Lyn's computer yet a third time and record another episode of the "COUCH to RECLINER" podcast!  Follow me my loves! And, long live the couches! Sincerely, Your beloved bad couch.   www.couchtoactive.com

Beth Learn, founder of Fit2B Studio is not afraid to talk about the realities of aging and women's bodies. She believes that a lot of what we have been told about aging isn't correct. There's a lot more we can do to stay strong and vibrant as we age. Hosted by Lyn Lindbergh, the creator of COUCH to ACTIVE, and author of the award winning book COUCH to ACTIVE.  See the full episode blog here:  http...

Walking and running events can be incredibly intimidating especially if you are pretty sure you'll be at the very back of the pack.  In this episode, I teach you everything a slow walker needs to know to have the confidence that you'll finish the event before the event coordinators close the race and send everyone home. - Am I fast enough to finish a 5K? - No really...am I actually going to finish...

Do you have a problem, issue, or goal you are struggling to conquer? In this episode, Lyn walks you through her 4 step Breaking Barriers process. You will gain clarity on exactly what you can do next to make a true breakthrough. Step 1: Identify your issue or goal. Step 2: Create your breaking barriers list. Step 3: Classify each barrier. Step 4: Start taking action   See this episode on COUCH to...

Hello, can you hear me? This is Lyn's Velvet Couch. On behalf of all the couches and recliners in the world, I have an important message for you.   To write (the couch) a letter, you can mail it to this address: The Velvet Couch c/o Couch to Active PO BOX 11667 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110   Learn more about COUCH to ACTIVE here. www.couchtoactive.com   Get a copy of Lyn's book on Amazon. www.amazo...

"The way you talk to yourself becomes your inner dialogue and the way you talk to your kids becomes their inner dialogue. It's time to reclaim what we say to ourselves and others about our bodies." Bevin Branlandingham is the creator of the Fat Kid Dance party and has a message of self-love and compassion for all. "The more I lean into who I really am, the better my life gets. Caring for myself is...

This public service announcement on behalf of all couches and recliners.   Learn more about COUCH to ACTIVE here. www.couchtoactive.com   Get a copy of Lyn's book on Amazon. www.amazon.com/author/lynlindbergh

Embark on a journey of 40 Plus Fitness with myself and Allan Misner. Allan is the host of the 40 Plus Fitness Podcast and author of his new book, The Wellness Roadmap: A Straightforward Guide to Health and Fitness after 40. If you take nothing else from this podcast, memorize this quote from Allan: "You are in control of you." Did you know that there are more people who die each year from accident...

Working with Lyn can be the difference between achieving your goals and falling short. It's also the most fun way to quickly make your transition to success.   Lyn's #1 goal for you is for you to create an active lifestyle you love, one that helps you smile more and honors honors the priorities you have in your life today. In today's episode, Lyn walks you through what it's like to work with her,...

Do you know how many people in the United States alone struggle to get in the minimum exercise recommended? Probably more than you realize. In this sneak peek of the COUCH to ACTIVE book, Lyn reads the first few pages and shares why it's more important than ever to NOT be normal when it comes to exercise. Lyn Lindbergh is the author of COUCH to ACTIVE, and award winning book that teaches readers h...

While Nikki Staab was volunteering at a peaceful horse shelter in Washington state when she received a phone call that most of us only nightmare about. In an instant her life was flipped upside-down and she would never be the same. Today, Nikki shares her heart-filled story of grief and loss. Nikki is a certified Personal Trainer and the owner of Tacoma's Fitness for Life. She has owned and operat...

How many holidays are you using each year as an excuse to not exercise? Probably more than you realize. In this episode we walk through a detailed example of how you can shift holidays from being missed exercise days into days of exercise that also helps you smile. Be sure you are on our mailing list at COUCH to ACTIVE. This is our #1 way we keep people moving. Thanks! Lyn Lindbergh couchtoactive....

The topic of exercise while managing chronic health and chronic pain issues is complex and full of emotion. In this first episode covering this topic, we take a look at what you can do or say to help someone who is living with a life long health issue. To learn more about COUCH to ACTIVE go to https://www.couchtoactive.com  

Gain a solid understanding of the minimum exercise you need and what you can do if you are not there yet. Includes an exercise to think through this for your life, and access to a printable document to help guide you along your way. Visit me at: couchtoactive.com