Fit Factor Podcast

In the nutrition world, we talk a lot about "macros".  We count calories, track carbs, fats, and proteins.  But did you know that there's actually a 4th macro?  It's true! And this macro is killing fat loss quicker than any other macro.  Find out more about health coaching, nutrition coaching, online personal training, and weight loss coaching here: https://redmonhealthandwelln...

You've heard plenty of tips on how to successfully lose weight, but has anyone ever shared the best ways to fail?  If not, this episode is for you.  We're going to apply a concept called "inversion thinking" to our weight loss goals, and insure that we don't do the things that are contributing to our lack of progress. Find out more about health coaching, nutrition coaching...

Today we finish the conversation with Jodee Gibson.  This is the secret sauce!! You can find Jodee at the following sites, and if you'd like some coaching from her, simply DM her through IG. IG @jodeegibson www.jodeegibson.com www.jodeegibson.coach/social To purchase her book, simply go to https://a.co/d/aPdV0ng Find out more about health coaching, nutrition coaching, personal training(in per...

One of the most common things I hear as a health coach is this: "I'm an emotional eater", or "I'm a stress eater".  If I've heard it once, I've heard it a thousand times.  Today I'm bringing on my very first guest to Fit Factor, and I couldn't think of anyone I'd rather have than Jodee Gibson.  Jodee is a human behavior expert & master NLP...

The plant based diet is more than just a diet, it has become a movement.  More and more people are moving in that direction, and I was one of them.  Today I'm going to share my experience after almost 2 years of being vegan.  The good, the bad, and everything I learned during that very unique season of my life. Links to Redmon Health & Wellness: Find out more about health coaching, nutrit...

We've all seen the commercial.  Grandma has "fallen", and she "can't get up".  But why did she fall?  Why can't she get up? Was the fall avoidable? How about the injury? Was it avoidable?  Short answer: YES. Today we're discussing a very natural process of aging that weakens both bones and muscles.  But there's good news!  You can prevent being the gran...

For years and years we've heard "calories in, calories out".  We've blamed carbs.  We've blamed fat.  We've blamed lack of exercise and low activity levels.  And those are definitely all major players in the obesity epidemic.  But there's one player that no one is talking about.  Well, let's change that..... Find out more about health coaching, nutrition coa...

You've heard all about it.  You may even have tried it out.  It's kind of a big deal, and for good reason, or maybe even good reasons.  Here's an introductory lesson in IF. Find out more about health coaching, nutrition coaching, personal training(in person or virtual), and weight loss coaching here: https://redmonhealthandwellness.com dotFIT Supplements and Nutrition products are e...

There's no getting away from it...  Strength training has numerous benefits, and it's undeniable that we should ALL be doing it regularly.  But today we're going to whittle down the extensive list of benefits and talk about 5 biggies.  I'm betting that at least a couple of these will make you think a little more about hitting them weights! At least that's my hope.  There&a...

Fat burning.... What does it even mean?  Where does the fat go? How does it actually leave our body?  These are basic questions that have a very simple answer.  And when you know HOW we rid the body of fat, it may just make a difference in your approach to getting rid of it.  Let's talk about it... Find out more about health coaching, nutrition coaching, personal training, and weight loss coa...

Today's episode is a little bit different than my other episodes, and I'm going to share a story with you that I hope is encouraging.  This is a chapter of my story, and one that I think many could duplicate if they wanted to. Find out more about health coaching, nutrition coaching, personal training, and weight loss coaching here: https://redmonhealthandwellness.com dotFIT Supplements a...

HIIT training is all the rage.  Every gym offers HIIT classes, and companies like Camp Gladiator, Crossfit, and so many others have made it mainstream.  But does it actually work better than the more traditional forms of cardio?  Let's find out... Find out more about health coaching, nutrition coaching, personal training, and weight loss coaching here: https://redmonhealthandwellness.com dotF...

The world of strength training is full of all sorts of myths and inaccuracies.  Some have been around for many, many years, while some just sort of appear from time to time.  Today we're going to hit on some myths that have been around for a very long time, but for some reason they still have legs.  Today, we're chopping them off at the legs in hopes of helping some of our ladies overcom...

Supplements are a very important ingredient in a health program of any kind.  There's always something that we can use to give us just a little bit of an edge.  The question is this: which ones actually help, and which ones are junk.  Well, we're not getting into the "which ones are junk" conversation today, but we are going to talk about 3 of my favorite supplements that I thi...

Ok, ok.... Maybe not "dummies" ;)  Macronutrients, aka "macros" are an important concept to grasp.  Even a simple understanding of macros can make a big difference in being more precise in your health goals.  So let's talk macros.... Find out more about health coaching, personal training, and weight loss coaching here: https://redmonhealthandwellness.com dotFIT Supplements...

Protein is probably the most overlooked, yet most important of all the macronutrients.  We can do without carbs, and we can go "low fat", but without protein, we don't exist.  It's literally what makes us.  We'll hit on numerous aspects of protein, and I'm betting there are some things that make you go "hmmmm, I didn't know that".  Find out more about h...

Today we dive into some practical pointers on resistance training.  We discuss key aspects of a quality strength & hypertrophy training program, and how to insure success in the gym. Find out more about health coaching, nutrition coaching, personal training, and weight loss coaching here: https://redmonhealthandwellness.com dotFIT Supplements and Nutrition products are elite level supplements....

Every few years we see it.. The newest, diet to end all diets.  And then people realize it's not all it was cracked up to be, and the cycle continues.  Well, we have a new leader in the clubhouse and we need to talk about it.  As a Health Coach, I love helping people find health in a way that they didn't think was possible, but I also feel that I owe it to them to help them avoid some th...

In part 1 we discussed what insulin resistance is, and some ways to find out if you have it.  Today is focused on prevention and recovery.  If you're not insulin resistance, there are things you can do to insure that you don't become IR.  And if you are, or suspect you may be insulin resistant, there are numerous things you can do to recover that don't involve any pharmaceutical hel...

I may never do a more important podcast, about a more important topic that this one.  I've got nowhere left to go but down. LOL But this is a topic very near and dear to me, and it can't wait.  We have to talk about what is one of the most serious conditions in America, insulin resistance. Find out more about health coaching, nutrition coaching, personal training, and weight loss coachin...

For the past 3 years, not a day goes by that we don't hear some sort of plea to help save lives.  But a new research study was recently released that identifies 1 key method that could save more lives than anything else we've heard about.  And the best part is that we can all join in on this one without fear of any negative side effects. Find out more about health coaching, nutrition coa...

Last week we discussed a few key reasons why dieting typically fails.  We focused on some of the physiology aspects, but today we're talking more psychology and mindset.  These are the real reasons that diets fail, and why losing and maintaining weight loss is so difficult.  But fortunately, every single one of these issues is something that can be overcome.  Find out more about health coachi...

We've all done it.  Lost weight, then gained it back.  It's very difficult to lose weight and keep it off, without some very important elements mixed into your process.  Today, we're talking about a few physiological aspects of dieting.  Knowledge isn't power, APPLIED knowledge is power.  Today you get some knowledge.  What you do with it, well that's up to you. Find out m...

One of the biggest excuses for weight gain as we age is that our "metabolism slows down", as if we have no control over it.  But after today, you'll know that isn't necessarily true.   We DO have control over some very key elements of what causes the slow down. That's what this episode is about.  I hope you enjoy it, and if you do, please share with some friends. Find out...

Welcome to episode 1 of the Fit Factor podcast.  If you knew me 5 years ago, but didn’t know about my recent health journey, you'd likely laugh at the idea of my having a podcast about fitness.  But these past several years have been a radical change in my life, that include my health, my career, and ultimately my future.  However, I'm nothing without my story.   And in this kickoff of t...