Fit + Fueled Life Podcast

In this episode, Tina dives into the three most common mindset blocks hindering weight loss for women in perimenopause. She highlights a number of psychological barriers that may be holding you back from reaching your health goals and explores strategies to overcome them. Get ready to shift your mindset and take control of your journey towards a healthier, happier you! Tina discusses the following...

In this episode, Tina interviews Fit + Fueled alumni, Tara Hodge and Tara Carroll. They are both busy, working moms with high-stress jobs and health goals. They shared their experiences with the Fit + Fueled program, highlighting the significant role of mindset shifts in changing habits and achieving sustainable results. They chat about: - Short-term versus long-term weight loss solutions - How Fi...

In this episode, Tina dives into the age-old debate: Should you cut carbs or fat to lose weight? With so much conflicting information out there, it can be challenging to navigate the best approach for effective weight loss. Tina highlights the pros and cons of the carbs vs. fat debate and the importance of adopting a personalized, sustainable approach to weight loss. Ultimately, the key is finding...

In this episode, Tina shares her personal experience with creatine and discusses its benefits in terms of muscle building, recovery, brain health, mood, hormones, and more. She also discusses the different approaches to using creatine as a supplement and how to choose one. Tina talks about: - Benefits of creatine for women - Whether or not creatine causes weight gain - How creatine affects women’s...

In this episode, Tina talks about the challenges of cutting calories, and why it may not be effective for weight loss, especially in our 40s and beyond. She shares the importance of finding the right mindset for a successful fat loss phase as well as her insights and tips for navigating this process in perimenopause. Tina discusses the following: - Weight loss versus body recomposition - How negat...

In this episode, Tina shares her love for minerals and how they have transformed her health, particularly in regard to her energy levels and overall mood. Through mineral testing and changing her diet, she found a solution that nourished her body and improved her overall well-being. Tina discusses some Simple Starts for your mineral journey: - Support Adrenals - Your Daily Habits - Prioritize Pota...

In this episode, Tina shares her personal experience of finding balance between "more" and "less" while navigating the challenges of ulcerative colitis. Over the years, she sought natural healing methods—everything from functional testing and protocols to extreme diets and supplements—in the pursuit of remission. While her quest for healing seemed like the right path, Tina found herself feeling mo...

In this episode, Tina shares family, business, and personal updates as well as some of her favorite wellness and fitness products that help her stay motivated and support her health journey. From a game-changing walking pad and affordable, stylish leggings to her favorite supplements and go-to protein and electrolyte powders, these items have made a real difference in her daily routine. Tina discu...

In this episode, Tina speaks with Megan Brynok, a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and an FDN Practitioner on the Carrots ‘N’ Cake coaching team. She discusses the importance of understanding your body better, especially in relation to stress, burnout, and weight loss. Megan discusses: - What motivated her to become a functional practitioner - Her personal experience with metabolic da...

In this episode, Tina speaks with Jessica Cording, a Dietitian, Health Coach, and Author. She discusses the importance of quality nutrition when it comes to mental wellness and trauma recovery. Jessica discusses: - What inspired her to become a dietitian - Her experience with PTSD and trauma recovery - Long-term effects of trauma - The role that nutrition plays in mental health - Specific dietary...

In this episode, Tina speaks with Allison Jackson, a former bodybuilder, wellness coach, who focuses on macro nutrition and overall wellness for corporate professional women. She discusses the importance of finding the right balance and prioritizing health over aesthetics. She also shares valuable tips for transitioning from macro tracking to intuitive eating and listening to your own body. Alliso...

In this episode, Tina speaks with Nichole Krueger, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner as well as a practitioner on the Carrots ‘N’ Cake coaching team. Nichole shares her personal journey with postpartum depression, anxiety, and overwhelm as a mom of five. She also shares a number of nutritional strategies and lifestyle changes she impl...

In this episode, Tina shares some simple holiday hacks to overcome sugar cravings that you can start RiGHT NOW. She also shares her personal journey as a “sugar monster” and how she eventually overcame her sugar addiction by nourishing her body with whole foods and minerals. Tina discusses: - Feeling out of control around sugar - Why holiday stress often leads to overconsumption of sugar - Underst...

In this episode, Tina speaks with Anna Rockstar, a coach, personal trainer, and registered nurse. Anna discusses why it’s important to have the right mindset when it comes to weight loss and implementing healthy habits. Oftentimes, we need to rewire our old ways of thinking for sustainable fat loss and body transformation. Anna discusses: - Leaving a career in nursing for online coaching - Weight...

In this episode, Tina speaks with Megan Lyons, a Harvard graduate and a former management consultant turned holistic nutritionist. Megan discusses various health issues common to women in perimenopause, including thyroid problems, gut health, and blood sugar imbalances. She also shares the benefits of starting the day with a mindful morning routine and how it has completely changed the way she app...

In this episode, Jen Kirsch shares the impact of stress on weight loss and overall well-being. She shares personal experiences as well as practical tips for managing stress. She also highlights the need to recognize and address stress in order to improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and promote overall health and weight loss. Jen discusses the following: - The impact of stress on physique change - Produ...

In this episode, Tina shares the importance of tracking food and shares insights from her 5-day experience. She emphasizes that measuring what you eat (and not guesstimating) is important for making improvements to your nutrition and seeing progress in your body composition. Tina discusses the following: - Understanding that you can't improve what you don't measure - Tracking everything you consum...

In this episode, Tina shares some personal updates as well as her current body composition goals, nutrition and fitness routine, and the challenges she’s facing. She also talks about her experiences with hiring a coach and the positive impact it has had on her business and mindset. Tina discusses the following: Business growth and strategy in 2023 Her body composition goals The importance of track...

In this episode, Tina discusses the frustration, negativity, and shame that often comes with weight gain for women, particularly during perimenopause. She shares her own personal experience with various fat loss strategies that actually led to weight gain (not loss!) and offers her best advice for cutting through the BS for how to lose the perimenopause weight. Tina discusses the following: - Why...

In this episode, Tina discusses the frustration of receiving ‘normal’ blood work results despite still experiencing symptoms and not feeling your best. She explores the reasons why doctors may provide non-answers or dead ends when it comes to blood work. Tina also offers insights into why this issue is so common for women in perimenopause and what exactly to do about it so you get the information...

In this episode, Tina talks about how to overcome sugar cravings, which is such a common challenge for women, especially when they are looking to lose weight and balance their hormones. She also shares her personal journey with her own struggles with sugar cravings and how she’s better able to navigate them. Finally, Tina shares some of the underlying reasons for sugar cravings and how to get cont...

In this episode, Tina talks with Faraz Khan about female hair loss. In particular, he shares how hormonal changes in perimenopause may contribute to this problem. Faraz talks about the complexities and offers insights and prevention strategies. Faraz discusses the following topics: - The complexities of hair loss in women - The causes of hair loss and prevention strategies - Treatment options to r...

In this episode, Tina talks with Katie Bramlett about redefining toxic diet culture standards and prioritizing responsible movement over the number on the scale. Katie ditches the belief that more cardio is the key to weight loss and offers advice on how to navigate new approaches to diet and exercise. Katie discusses the following topics: - Why women should rest more - Why less is more when it co...

In this episode, Tina talks with Karolina Rzadkowolska about ditching alcohol for personal growth and empowerment. Karolina shares her personal journey of changing her relationship with alcohol and empowering other women to do the same. Karolina discusses the following topics: Health and mental benefits of giving up alcohol - Actionable steps to ditch alcohol - How to get over FOMO - How to deal w...

In this episode, Tina talks about body recomposition, a process where the body loses fat and gains muscle simultaneously. She also talks about the importance of fueling the body properly to achieve the health goals for women in their perimenopause. Tina discusses the following topics on body recomposition: - Sustainable weight loss and body recomposition goals - Different approaches/strategies to...