Fit + Fueled Life Podcast

Coming at ya with a classic iced coffee date! We spent the long weekend in Newport, Rhode Island, so I share a brief recap as well as some of the thoughts, feelings, and emotions that came up being away from home and stuck in perpetual work more, including the struggles of dining out with IBD as well as disordered food thoughts and self-worth. Wheat Rescue: https://microbiomelabs.com/register/?ref...

In this episode, I share an update about my current struggles with ulcerative colitis and what I've tried to improve my symptoms, including medications, diet, and protocols. Additionally in this episode, I talk about low progesterone and what to do about it. Do you think you may be suffering from low progesterone? Here are some symptoms: PMS Irregular periods Spotting Prolonged or heavy menstrual...

Do you love your hormones?⁠ ⁠ If not, you should. And here’s why…⁠ ⁠ Because your body is just as fine-tuned (if not more!) than your car...⁠ ⁠ And if you want your car to work right, you service it and take care of it.⁠..⁠ ⁠ Same goes for your hormones.⁠ ⁠ If you want your hormones to be balanced, happy, and healthy, you’ve got to treat them well. You’ve got to love on them a little bit.⁠ ⁠ In th...

Are you making any of these common mistakes? They could be preventing you from getting to your body composition goals! Enrollment is now open for my 12-week Master Your Metabolism Membership. It combines nutrition, fitness, and hormonal health into one final solution. Enrollment closes on Sunday, 9/26, so don't delay taking this next step in your health journey! https://carrotsncake.lpages.co/ment...

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” In this episode, I chat about why you need to have a “diet” plan and why having clarity in what you are doing is so important for adherence and *actually* getting results. By not planning and not knowing how to make adjustments, you are likely hindering (maybe even preventing) progress. Learn EXACTLY what you need to do in my 12-week Master Your Met...

Do you suspect that your hormones are preventing you from losing weight? If so, you might be onto something... ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Your hormones play quite a big role in weight loss (or lack thereof)! ⁠⁠ In this episode, I discuss 4 major hormonal issues that I see again and again with my female clients: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 🔹High Cortisol - Often caused by stress and correlates with blood sugar dysregulation. High cortisol...

Confused about what and how much to eat? I gotchu. In this episode, I explain step-by-step how to conduct a simple, yet effective nutrition audit. Taking the time to audit your nutrition is the first step in establishing a baseline for your energy needs and empowering you to make the right choices to *actually* move the dial when it comes to your physique. Grab this FREE guide, which explains EXAC...

Welcome to the next episode of the Carrots 'N' Cake Podcast! Today, I'm sharing five favorites, but before I do, have a few exciting announcements to share! Cycle Syncing Masterclass: https://carrots-n-cake.mykajabi.com/cycle-syncing-made-simple Free Nutrition Audit: https://carrots-n-cake.mykajabi.com/nutrition-audit Master Your Metabolism Mentorship: https://carrotsncake.lpages.co/mentorship/ Th...

If you’re looking to optimize your hormones and energy levels throughout your menstrual cycle, syncing your workouts could help you perform better and progress more quickly (and with less mental stress) toward your body composition goals. 🔹Menstruation: walking, biking, hiking, swimming 🔹Follicular: kettlebells, running, Peloton, bootcamp 🔹Ovulation: strength training, CrossFit, Olympic lifting...

In this episode, I chat about how to optimize your nutrition to best fuel your workouts in the different phases of your cycle. As a woman, your body goes through significant changes each and every month. Those changes can influence many things including how well you metabolize food, how well you sleep, how much patience you have with your kids, and how effective your exercise routine is.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ In f...

In this episode of the Carrots 'N' Cake Podcast, I talk all about cycle syncing and how it has changed my training and physique. I've learned how to prioritize my workouts to build lean muscle and burn fat depending on where I am in my menstrual cycle, and now I'm sharing that information with YOU! Intuitively, most women know what our bodies need, but we choose to ignore them, which is sometimes...

Do you need more willpower to get to your goals or is that BS? Alternate title: How do you eat 3 bites of ice cream? In this episode, I share my 4 pillar approach to developing more willpower. Well, technically, setting yourself up for success instead of solely relying on willpower. I share actionable steps you can take to balance your nutrition (and blood sugar) and how to feel more in control of...

Welcome to the next edition of the Carrots 'N' Cake Podcast! Today, I'm sharing 5 favorites in this virtual iced coffee date, and I think you are really going to love them! ANNOUNCEMENTS: The #Dirty30Challenge starts on Tuesday, September 7th. It's a FREE fitness challenge to help you get consistent with your workouts after a crazy summer. Just complete 4 quick and dirty workouts (30 minutes or le...

Welcome to the next episode of the Carrots 'N' Cake Podcast! In this episode, I cover: - Our recent trip to Stowe, Vermont - we stayed at The Lodge at Spruce Peak, and it was wonderful! - My recent social media detox - I stayed off Instagram, Facebook, and email for 6 days... so needed! - An update on my UC/flare Plus! I'm offering a Free Fitness Challenge! https://carrots-n-cake.mykajabi.com/dirt...

Welcome to the next edition of the Carrots 'N' Cake Podast! In this interview, I chat with Ashley Fillmore - a leading expert is sustainable weigh loss, enjoy! About Ashley Fillmore: Ashley is a leading expert in sustainable weight-loss who helps women heal their metabolism, balance their hormones, and achieve body-composition changes that last a lifetime. Ashley is the Founder and President of Me...

Welcome to the next episode of the Carrots 'N' Cake Podcast! In this episode, I chat with Ashley Fillmore - a leading expert in sustainable weight loss, enjoy! About Ashley: Ashley is a leading expert in sustainable weight-loss who helps Women heal their metabolism, balance their hormones, and achieve body-composition changes that last a lifetime. Ashley is the Founder and President of Metabolic F...

In this episode, I share everything you need to know about the DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones), including: + How the Dutch Test is different from other hormone tests (i.e. blood, saliva) + What information the Dutch provides and how it’s different from a single blood draw at your doctor's office + Why knowing your hormone levels AND what those hormones are doing in the body are...

Applications are now open for 1:1 coaching and hormone testing!! In this episode, I share why I absolutely *hate* what diet trends, diet culture, and the constant push to lose weight has done to women in this country.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ It seems that everywhere you look, there is some new program, plan, or product designed to help you ‘finally get rid of those unwanted pounds’.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ And, as soon as some celebri...

Sharing ALL of the highs and lows of our recent family camping adventure to Wompatuck State Park. JOIN: Carrots 'N' Cake Lifestyle Membership A community group where you can achieve your health goals with the support of the Carrots 'N' Cake coaching staff as well as a group of likeminded group of women, who all want to support you, hold you accountable, and lift you up to become a better version o...

Burn-out, overwork, and hyper-focus on achievement are stress-signals and symptoms of early child-hood trauma. A teacher of the sensory system, GuruNischan is sought after for helping individuals live beyond their conditioning and trauma responses, and operate in peak performance. We chat about retraining the Nervous System, how stress is often a wake-up call for slowing down, how to recognize sig...

Welcome to the next edition of the Friday 5! It's been a while since my last Friday 5 episode, so I share some details about my summer "sabbatical" and our family's adventures. And, of course, I share my 5 favorites! 1. Athleta Farallon Jogger https://rstyle.me/+669MUnM2VzSuv2UgQgDjaQ 2. Overnight weekend bag https://rstyle.me/+FSpS-X5ttih-TTX0u19uXA 3. Kohv sunglasses SAVE 10% with code CARROTSNC...

Are you eating enough?⁠⁠ Would it surprise you to know that most women are not eating enough?⁠⁠ Blame it on Diet Culture and the repeated messages that we need to eat low-carb, low-calorie everything to stay in shape.⁠⁠ As a result, most women habitually UNDEReat.⁠⁠ Maybe you’re one of them!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How do you know if you’re eating enough?⁠⁠ 1️⃣You feel satisfied for 3-4 hours after meals⁠⁠ 2️⃣You don...

In this episode, I share some details about our recent family vacation to Black Butte Ranch in Oregon. ***** If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and subscribe so you never have to miss an episode! Comments and questions can be sent to info@carrotsncake.com, and please join the Carrots ‘N’ Cake Community Group on Facebook. Follow me on Instagram @carrotsncake Subscribe for the latest...

Kath Younger is a Registered Dietitian, mom of two boys ages 8 and 2, and the blogger behind the website Kath Eats, which you'll find at katheats.com. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, Kath was one of the original “healthy living bloggers” and has been online since 2007. Kath writes about all topics relating to healthy living, including recipes, nutrition, home organization, motherhood, beauty,...

Kersten Kimura is a certified macro nutrition coach, personal trainer ,and women’s wellness coach. She helps women all over the world to achieve their best body composition and optimal health through her WHOLEistic Macros coaching. Having been through a serious burnout herself, she emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition, adequate exercise, balanced hormones and stress management. In this ep...