Fit in Real Life

Autumn was told that her autoimmune condition would affect her ability to have another baby. She was told that it was incurable. But Autumn was determined to find another way forward. When you Know Better, You Do Better. That's the name of her podcast, and Autumn McLees is on a mission to share an alternative to traditional practices in health care the food industry, dentistry, childbirth and beyo...

I talk A LOT about mindset… but if you're trying to fight your physiology with mindset or willpower, you're going to lose.  In this week's episode I go over 3 hormones you MUST pay attention to if you want to get the body, and life you want. We'll dive into WHY they matter, and most importantly WHAT TO DO to balance hormones so you can get to your happy, healthy body weight AND love the journey. P...

Are you feeling burned out? Are you chasing success but feeling unfulfilled? Do you feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders? My friends, I am deeply honoured to have my good friend, Christine Jewell, on the Fit + Vibrant You Podcast. I personally get so much out of my conversations with Christine, whether as a guest on the podcast, or when we do our 'walk and talks'. Christine...

Exercise.  Diet. Have a positive mindset. That pretty much sums up what most of us are taught about weight loss.  And it can work... until it doesn't anymore. Join me on today's podcast as I share 5 things I wish more women knew about weight loss. If your goal is weight loss (or weight maintenance), this podcast is for you. And, if you're looking for help, I have a 12 week coaching program to coac...

Greta had struggled with food for decades. She could stick with it for a while, but then would fall off the 'wagon'. And now, she's feeling FREE with food.  She takes care of her health with joy. She no longer sneaks food. She is excited to go on vacations knowing she can enjoy herself AND feel good about her choices. And she's losing weight. So what does is really take to end the struggle with fo...

Do you want to live a fit, vibrant life for many, many years? Do you want to ENJOY those years? Do you want to do it without following complicated or arduous plans? If so, you are going to LOVE my interview with Celine Vadam. Celine Vadam, is a holistic health and lifestyle coach, yoga teacher and host of Blue Zones Retreat. Join our conversation as we discuss: The 9 health practices for longevity...

In the last few months, I have been eating more plant based meals, and less meat, dairy and eggs.  When I learned about a local plant based cooking class (that included a lot of tasty samples), I said YES PLEASE! At the beginning of the class, one gentleman gave a presentation on the benefits of plant based meals. What piqued my interest more than the benefits of eating more fibre and veggies, was...

Eat less. Move more. Count your calories. Or points. Or macros. Eat at much protein and fat as you want but avoid carbs and sugar. Eat anything you want as long as it fits your macros. Just follow this simple meal plan. Only eat within a 8 hour window. Stop eating after 7. How many of these have you tried to lose weight? How is it working for you? You might have heard someone argue that you should...

Most women I work with are either in perimenopause, or are postmenopausal (makes sense as I work with women in midlife and beyond, and menopause is technically just one day). They tell me "what worked before is no longer working… it's my hormones." It's TRUE that hormones change and that hormones can absolutely affect your weight loss.  But so often we focus so much on the fact that our hormones a...

You WANT to lose weight. You WANT a healthier relationship with food. You WANT to get off the on-again-off-again diet cycle. I believe you. And yet... you still don't put in the effort. You don't get help. You let life get in the way. What gives? Press play and join me to discover the five most common roadblocks to losing weight. If you this message resonates with you and you are ready to OVERCOME...

"Less stress, more calm" is one of my goals. And it's been a goal for the past 6 years. Some days I live into that goal. I feel joyful. Light. Present. Grateful. Calm. Many days I don't. And while I KNOW that a meditation practice would help… and yet as I write this I am wildly inconsistent. Five weeks on. Four months off. Three days on. Two years off. I know I'm not alone. And that's why I'm thri...

You asked, I answered! Today's podcast comes from questions asked in the  Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Loss Support for Women 40+ Facebook Group. Today's questions: 1. I don't look at my body in the mirror. How can I get over my body image issues? 2. In a society that idealizes youth, how can I embrace aging? 3. I'm new to strength training! How can I get started? 4. What are your thoughts on Oze...

Should you train fasted or is it wise to eat before you train? What should you eat after your workout? Is low carb the best method for weight loss? With the vast amount of information out there, my conversation with Philip Pape offers much-needed simple and practical guide to improve your fitness and physique without needing a science degree or making it a fulltime job. Philip Pape is a high-perfo...

Over this past spring break, I spent some time at a bookstore. As a health professional, I was drawn to the wellness section, and found myself lost in a maze of information. It's no wonder so many people tell me they are confused by all the conflicting information! I believe that simplicity is the cornerstone of sustainable health and fitness. It's easier to stick to AND delivers great results. Le...

Ever feel like taking care of yourself goes to the bottom of your list? Your workouts happen if there's time (after kids, grandkids, parents, work, volunteer, and other hobbies). Or maybe you squeeze in your workouts and always have healthy meals prepped, but you never give yourself time to do something just for fun. If you ONLY needed to focus on you, it would be pretty easy. But you are human, a...

You are the author of your story; you are not a character. How do you want this next chapter of your life to go? You might have a clear vision, or you might feel a bit stuck. You're not sure what you want, or what is even possible for you? Either way, this week's episode is for YOU. Be prepared to be inspired by the amazing Wendy Battles who works for Yale University by day and hosts the empowerin...

Ever feel overwhelmed, stressed and unable to sleep? Me too. It can feel all-consuming. You feel uptight in your body. You feel disconnected. You are in your head. You KNOW you should be grateful, but you can't seem to feel it. I used to be overwhelmed all the time. My tendency towards perfectionism didn't help.  I have decided that I will no longer tolerate the feeling of overwhelm, but that does...

Let me ask… how's your stress level? Do feel present and calm in life? Or do you feel a bit on edge… and perhaps you find yourself reaching for something to nibble on just to take the edge off? If so, you're not alone. And essential oils can help. I personally am brand new to essential oils, so I invited Kari Davis onto the podcast for a 'how-to' for those of us who are new-ish to using them. In o...

For 8 months, my Apple Watch has been living in my bedside drawer. And I am happier. And for 5 or 6 years, I dutifully wore my device. I charged it at night, closed my 'rings' and liked the data. I liked knowing I burned 300 calories in my strength workout. I liked knowing how far I ran, or how fast I ran. And I especially liked being able to click a button to play a sound on my phone (I used that...

Ah… Consistency. You may not see it as the 'secret' to losing 20 pounds on the cover of Women's World, but we both know that it is THE KEY to long term, lasting change. So how do we do it? That my friend, is exactly what this podcast with special guest, Kelly Howard, is all about. Kelly Howard is a Fitness Consistency Expert with a touch of Adventure and the author of FIT: Active & Ageless for Lif...

Are you great at losing weight... but not so great at keeping it off? Most women never figured out how to live life after losing weight. Keeping it off is harder than losing it in the first place and without a plan in place, this will be a lifelong struggle.  In today's episode, I uncover 5 common reasons behind weight gain, and more importantly, what to do instead to end this frustrating cycle. ...

Have you ever wondered what your purpose is? Have you ever felt off purpose, or lost after your kids leave the house, you retire, or other major life change? No matter where you are in this journey of life, you're going to LOVE my conversation with Gina Farrar. Gina R. Farrar is a wife, mom, artist and podcaster with a passion to empower women to live vibrantly in midlife and beyond. In this episo...

Are you eating well, but the scale still won't budge? I used to think that you're overweight because you overeat. I now know better as I work with many women who struggle with weight loss resistance and eating less is NOT the answer. However, for many people, the reason weight is a struggle is actually because they are eating too much.  Despite our best intentions, humans have a tendency to undere...

Self-care isn't selfish and people pleasing is. Yep, you read that right. And while you might know it's true intellectually, are you ACTING like it? Do you try to appease everyone else at the detriment of your wellbeing? Do you worry about your grown up kid's challenges like they're your own? Do you 'just want your kids to be happy'? If you're a parent, grandparent, step-parent or are in anyway so...