Fit, Fueled, And Busy - a podcast for ambitious women juggling life, family, and fitness

Do you think you might have a sluggish thyroid?  If so, check out this episode with Jo and Megan Lyons of The Lyons Share Wellness.  Jo and Megan discuss all things related to thyroid health:  symptoms of an underperforming thyroid, how to diagnose a problem with your thyroid, what to do if your thyroid is not working, and how to optimize thyroid function through nutrition and lifestyle.    Want t...

Are you ready to turn heads at the beach this summer? In this episode Jo and Allison discuss the process of achieving the sought-after swimsuit physique without falling for fad diets or quick fixes. This episode is packed with real-talk about what is required to make significant body composition changes, typically over a period of 12 to 15 weeks.  If you're ready to get ready for swimsuit sea...

Struggling to lose weight, even though you are working very hard at a diet or diligently exercising?  In this episode Couture Coaches Jo and Jess discuss the most common reasons they see for the scale not budging.   Listen up to learn:  what it takes to lose body fat, why some diets don't produce results, how chaos and stress can keep the scale stuck, and why overly restrictive eating habits...

What you don’t know about your metabolism is exactly what’s keeping the scale stuck. Get the facts about your body’s calorie-burning system—and simple metabolism-revving solutions that work at every age.  Join us on Monday, March 25th at 7 pm Central for our FREE webinar:  How Your Metabolism Really Works.   It's time to feel like a million bucks, with science-backed knowledge that's wor...

Did you know the key to boosting your metabolism could be eating MORE?  But does it seem like increasing your calories would just lead to weight gain?  In this episode Couture  Coaches Jo, Lauren, and Leigh Ann explain how  increasing  your caloric intake to re-set your metabolism (aka "reverse" dieting) works and share their personal experiences with reverse dieting.   They discuss the...

Does what you believe about aging and your ability to positively impact your health matter?  Absolutely!  But what you DO every day probably matters more and might change your beliefs about your metabolism and health and fitness. In this episode,  Couture Coaches Jo and Jess discuss common misbeliefs about metabolism and the aging process, the relationship between belief and behavior, and why most...

As discussed on the show, get Marla's free shopping list template here:  www. NannyBubby.com/Couture   What if you could reframe your mind and embrace longevity, not as a burden, but as a blessing? If this question stirs your curiosity, you're going to love our heartfelt chat with Marla Leticia, known as "Nanny Bubby".  Marla has breathed life into the concept of the Long Life...

The word “sugar” gets a bad rap—but not all sugar is unhealthy! In fact, your body breaks down all carbohydrates (not just the sweet ones) into glucose, a.k.a. blood sugar. In this episode Coach Allison discusses all things "blood sugar" with registered dietitian Catherine Staffieri (@cstaffieri_rd) from Nutrisense (@nutrisenseio).   They also discuss how using  a continuous glucose moni...

Do you hit the gym on a regular basis but your physique doesn't reflect all your hard work?  There's a difference between having a structured training program and working out.  In this episode Couture Coaches Jo and Jess discuss the elements of a structured training plan, debunk the myth of 'confusing' muscles, and share how different fitness activities can complement your gym...

What should you consider when choosing an online health coach?   How do you differentiate between an authentic, knowledgeable coach and a skillfully marketed scam?  Coach Allison delves into this topic with Jenn van Dahm, a nutrition coach who shares her insider experience of being recruited by an MLM. She exposes the questionable tactics, lack of training, and one-size-fits-all programs that are...

 Don’t wait until the New Year to jumpstart a firm, fit physique! Join our 12 Days of Protein Challenge from December 11 to 22. Participating is simple: sign up here — then eat three to four servings of protein each day. We’ll send you delicious daily ideas for upping your protein content, plus our exclusive high protein meal planner. Record your progress on Facebook in our daily poll and you’ll b...

Are you ready to transform your holiday shopping and health journey in one fell swoop? Couture Coaches  Jo, Jess, and  Brooke, are here to help!  We've got a curated list of practical and affordable gifts that any fitness enthusiast (or anyone wanting to get healthier)  would love to unwrap. From versa grips and pads for glute bridges and squats to fractional weights, we've got you cover...

What if  we told you that chronic dieting and calorie restricting leading up to the holidays can cause unwanted holiday weight gain?  In this episode, Couture Coaches Allison and Lauren explain how undereating (in all its forms ) leading up to the holidays -- can be the perfect recipe for packing on the pounds.    Listen up to learn: how undereating can take different forms;   how your body adapts...

Imagine being on a diet for 20 years but having weight slowly creep on until you were 50 pounds overweight. That was Jennifer's story until she started working with Couture Coaching and completely changed her nutrition and exercise habits.  In this episode, Coach Jo interviews Jennifer and Couture Coach Janine about how Jennifer overhauled her metabolism and lost 50 pounds and six bra sizes! ...

We talk a lot about how chronic dieting wrecks your metabolism but did you know it also makes forming healthy habits difficult (if not impossible)?  In today's episode, Coach Jo talks with Stacia Root (@Stacia. Root), owner of Rooted In Results , about how fad diets interfere with healthy habit formation .  Stacia is a registered nurse who became a fitness coach after developing a passion for...

Does the thought of tracking your food in My Fitness Pal or another tool scare you because your think you'll have to do it forever?  In this episode Couture Coaches Allison and Hilary discuss how tracking your food can be a game-changer for achieving weight loss and fitness goals but it's not something you have to do forever.   This episode might re-define your relationship with food and...

Did you love the Barbie movie?  Are you curious what Margot Robbie did to transform herself for the iconic role of Barbie? If you think she fasted for hours on end, cut out carbs, and ran 5 miles a day . . . think again! Jo and Lauren (one of Couture Coaching's first clients and coaches) discuss all the things Margot Robbie likely did to become Barbie and it might be different than you think!...

Want the secret to achieving the coveted hourglass shape?  In today's continuation of Couture Coaching's "How to Build It" series we discuss how to build out your back to create an hourglass figure.  But a strong back is not just for show . . .listen up to learn. . . why building a great-looking body is more about creating symmetry than just making the number on the scale go do...

Are you weary of battling with the number on the scale?   What if your weight wasn't the definitive measure of your health?  In today's podcast we discuss four critical numbers that are a far better indicator of your health than what registers on the scale.    Listen up to learn: the significance of maintaining consistent nutrition and exercise habits; why your body composition is a bigg...

Think it's simply too late or you are too out of shape to finally get fit and boost your metabolism?  From being severely alcoholic and doctors giving her only six months to live at age 30 to becoming a fitness coach, our guest Caileen Thomas, Head Assistant Coach at Key Nutrition, tells us her story and shows us that it is never too late to build a healthy body that you can be proud of.   In...

Curious what macros (macronutrients) are and what they have to do with your metabolism?  In this episode, we explain what macros are,  what role they play in boosting your metabolism, how to track them, and what to do if they intimidate you.   Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed it. Reserve your spot with a Couture Coach:  Buy a 1:1 coaching package Follow us for more tips, tricks, and suppo...

Today we talked to William Grazione, owner of The Educated Dieter and the podcast "Hey Coach Radio" all about how to stay fit over 30.  We discuss the things that women do that hurt their metabolisms and hormones (hint - dieting too much!) and discuss a BETTER and more sustainable way to stay fit after 30.   Listen Up to Learn:   - what fitness and nutrition advice you should ignore - ho...

We talk a lot about how adding muscle makes your body look amazing, but did you know that muscle IS medicine?  In this episode we talk with Gillian Schmidt, MD about her novel approach of prescribing muscle as medicine for healing many obesity and age-related diseases.  Dr. Schmidt is a board-certified internist who is on the front-lines of battling the obesity epidemic.  Many of her clients have...

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Happy Birthday Couture Coaching!  We can't believe it has been two years since we first opened our doors - time flies when we're having fun.  In this episode Jo and Allison share the top three lessons they've learned coaching women to invest in their metabolisms.  While the fundamentals of how they coach women in terms of nutrition and exercise have not changed, they've learned...