Fit in Real Life

I am so excited to release this episode! I had an amazing time talking to Amber and I’m thrilled that I get to share our conversation with you.  I left the interview feeling strong, confident, empowered, and really happy.  You know- when you have that extra spring in your step and smile on your face 😉 Amber Chalus is the founder of The Liberated Woman, a Free-Spirited Explorer, Writer, Yoga Teach...

We hear a lot about weight loss.   How to lose it.  Which foods to eat.  What type of exercise is best.  Weight loss is exciting.  You get to buy new clothes.  People notice.    But then what?   What about weight maintenance?  The goal isn't just to lose 10, 20, 50 pounds, it's to stay 10, 20, 50 pounds down 10, 20, 50 years from now.  And weight maintenance can be much more challenging.  It becom...

Sharon Fast is exactly UNLIKE any dietitian  and that's why I've invited her back on the Fit and Vibrant You Podcast (be sure to check out the Episode 2 when we talked about turning your body into a fat burning machine!) Sharon's back to talk about supplements.  I received this question from one of our listeners: "I am curious about supplements, especially regarding calcium as my dairy intake has...

In the Fit and Vibrant You podcast, I like to look at the big picture of health, and focus on mindset changes, but also deliver strategies and tools to help along the way.  And this episode is all about strategies. My guest today is Gerald Smith, and we talk all about High Intensity Interval Training. Gerald is the face behind “Slimmer, Fitter, Stronger”, and is a personal trainer and nutritional...

I needed to write that quote down.  You are welcome :) When we think about health and fitness, we often think about nutrition and exercise.  But, there's a lot of overlooked steps when it comes to getting the body and life you want (and deserve). My guest today, is Michael V. Moore, and we talk about just that: the forgotten, but important, steps when it comes to taking better care of yourself.  ...

Are you stuck in a cycle of eating habits that prevent you from getting the body and life you want, and deserve?  If so, you're going to love this podcast. My guest is Kristen Nolan.  Kristen is a health, fitness and metabolism expert who helps women transform their lives by learning how to take back control of their own bodies and finally feel good about themselves again. Stress, hectic lifestyle...

How many times have you heard “I don’t bother setting New Years Resolutions… no one keeps them anyway”? And it’s kinda true: most New Years Resolutions fail. But by not setting a goal (call it a New Years Resolution, intention, or whatever you like) you’re missing out on a wonderful opportunity to live the life you want to live- to be the person you want to become. In this podcast, I share five re...

I grew up in the 'fat free' era.  And even though I know fat is good for me... I still have a tough time getting enough in my diet.  I also find fats a bit confusing- and I rarely venture out of my comfort zone of butter, coconut oil, olive oil and pumpkin oil (which by the way, is my favourite oil!)   I invited Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, and podcaster (I highly recommend her podcast...

“Motivation is like food for the brain.  You cannot get enough in one sitting.  It needs continual and regular top ups” -Peter Davies   Do you struggle with motivation?  If so, you’re not alone and this podcast is for you! In this episode, I’m joined by Dave Smith, fellow Canadian and podcaster, talk about strategies to keep motivated for the long term. And, because I’m a huge fan of taking action...

Let's talk about sex! The Fit and Vibrant You Podcast is all about helping you live a full, energetic, and vibrant life in a body you love.  And in order to thrive and be our best selves, we need sex, connection, love and physical pleasure.   When we are nourished through meaningful relationships, pleasure, passion and purpose, we can have a more relaxed relationship with food and body. Since I'm...

Christmas decorations are making their debut, and the smell of fresh baked gingerbread cookies is in the air.  Sticking to a healthy eating plan and regular exercise routine can be a battle any day of the year.  During the holidays, however, festive feasts, willpower-impairing spirits, and tempting chocolate truffles team up to challenge even the most resolute health nut. Unfortunately, the fear o...

  Alicia Melgoza is a Health Nut + Fitness Junkie Recovery Coach with a Masters in Clinical Social Work from the University of Denver. Through her coaching programs at aliciamelgoza.com , she helps both ladies and gents break free from food and exercise obsession and put the ‘life’ back into their healthy lifestyles SO THAT they can live happier, more meaningful and purpose-driven lives.    She’s...

I eat well throughout the day.  But at night time, my cravings go wild and my evening turns into a feeding frenzy.  I'm not hungry, but I just can't seem to stop night time eating.  What can I do?  I just know that if I'd stop nighttime eating I'd lose weight. Sound familiar? I've heard some version of the above statement many, many times.   And it's time I tackle this topic on a podcast. In this...

It’s not happy people who are thankful.  It’s thankful people who are happy. For the past year or so, expressing gratitude has been a daily habit.  It’s on my ‘Tanja’s ideal week” success tracker and I’ve been consistent, and it’s dramatically improved my life.   Naturally, I was really excited to connect with Julie Boyer, who takes gratitude to a whole new level, and I learned a lot, and have alr...

All diets work... for 4-6 weeks, if you're lucky.  But, if you diet, the odds are stacked against you: 95% of dieters gain the weight back, and then some.  In fact, going on a diet is the #1 predictor of weight gain.     Crazy, right? The answer is not to throw in the towel and dive head first into a bag of Doritos.  In this podcast, I tell you WHY diets fail (even 'healthy' diets), and it nothing...

I met Josh Biro (also known as Josh Asana) about a month ago at a conference in Red Deer, Alberta.  We talked, of course, about yoga, and i realized that I had so many misconceptions about yoga.  He opened my eyes to what yoga actually is, and I was reminded why I could benefit from a bit more yoga in my life. If you're in Chilliwack (my hometown) check out Studio B Yoga. In this episode we go ove...

Cassie--widely known as Dietitian Cassie--is a Registered, Licensed Dietitian as well as Lead Health Coach and founder of Healthy Simple Life—a team of dietitians and personal trainers who provide real food and evidence-based nutrition and fitness coaching online, over the phone and at corporate or community classes. They help people find freedom from diets and chronic health conditions through th...

Quite often I bring on experts onto the show, but equally important is to hear the stories of real, everyday people (not saying that experts aren’t real) to get an insiders look as to what other people are doing.   My guest today is someone who is on the journey to better health.  I first met Wendy at the start of this year when she was first starting to think that it’s time to make change.  When...

After losing 70 pounds, Julie Stubblefield STILL didn't love her body.  As the Body Freedom Coach, she teaches women how to treat their bodies with love and respect by breaking out of the dieting rut, the body shame, and the cycle of starting again on Monday. Here's what we talk about:     Why you may get to your goal weight and still not be happy in your body- and what you can do about it     Tha...

I first found out about Elyse on an online search on meal planning, and I found her blog "5 Good Reasons Why Meal Planning Doesn't Work", and I was smitten.  This girl gets it!  In the blog she plays out a conversation between a client and her client's friend about weight loss: “So…. Have you lost any weight,” asks the friend? Linda (client): “Nope… but I’m not counting. I have gained A LOT howeve...

Summer is a a rockin' woman- and someone who I have followed as for the last few months.  And, naturally, I was really excited to connect with her. Here's what we talk about:     Summer's personal journey and to body acceptance (including why she quit cross fit, and pretty much working out altogether, and the moment she learned that her desire to lose weight was robbing her of her health)     Top...

This week on the Fit and Vibrant You Podcast, I am joined by JV Crum III, host of the Conscious Millionaire Podcast and the Conscious Millionaire Health Reality Show.  JV is no stranger to healthy eating and exercise, but when his father became seriously ill, he put his own healthy on the back burner.  Now, JV Crum III is on a journey to lose 100 pounds- and this time he's doing it differently. J...

Just so you know, I'm not sharing the thief of happiness so you can be unhappy.  That would be silly!  I'm sharing the thief of happiness so that you can become aware of it and recognize when you are doing it, which is the first step of making changes to your thought process.  Like anything, it's a process!  Let's be honest.  Comparing yourself to others, and to where you 'should' be, (because som...

Full disclosure: I don't meal plan.  But I do understand the benefits of meal planning, and I have seen how it's helped so many people I've worked with.  But, since I'm not an expert in the area, I've invited someone who is: Ascend Fitness member Melanie Voth.  During a 12-Week program we did in the spring, Melanie shared all her tools and resources on meal planning with the group and I was impres...

I used to think that goals needed to be SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound).  In this episode (part 2 of goal setting) I go over why you could, and maybe should, ditch SMART goals.  For the full show notes and my weekly success tracking sheet, go to www.tanjashaw.com/9. -Tanja :)