Fit in Real Life

  Do you ever feel like the things you used to like doing no longer bring you joy? Your 'get up and go' is no longer there? On paper your life is good, but you don't have the energy to LIVE your life?  If so, you're not alone. According to Time Magazine, 42% of women say they have consistently felt burned out at work in 2021. And the problem isn't reserved only for women who work outside the home....

You've given your diet an overhaul- said farewell to the processed foods and started eating healthier. You already feel better- happier, healthier and more energetic.  Except there's just one set back: your family. They're not ready to swap cheesy white noodles for veggies, or to give up their cookies and chips. Now you find yourself cooking at least 2 or 3 different meals in order for your family...

Hit a weight loss stumbling block? Maybe you've plateaued… or slipped back on a few of your habits? Maybe you lack motivation, or are feeling overwhelmed? No need to panic – this is NORMAL, and I'm so glad you're here. We KNOW problems, challenges + barriers are part of the journey, but when they happen to us, we start to doubt ourselves. We look for all the reasons why we can't do it. We waste pr...

Want more motivation? This podcast is for YOU! Truly sustainable motivation keeps you feeling energetic and engaged in your life for the long haul- and that's what this podcast is all about. I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Shawn Hondrop to the podcast to talk about: 💕 why "I'm just not motivated" is a myth 💕 why you need to fully understand TYPE of motivation you have 💕 how to shift your motivation...

"Cultivating the right mindset could be the single most important thing you ever do to help you achieve success." - Cathrin Edelman Mindset is the way we see the world. It shapes our feelings our experience and our results. Our mindset can be a great asset or a liability. And you have the power to change your mindset with awareness and practice. Join me as I share one POWERFUL mindset shift that w...

Sure, weight loss might be easier if your loved ones and friends 100% supported you.  If your husband stopped bringing junk into the house. If your mother didn't make dessert after dinner. If your kids liked vegetables. If your friends stopped saying 'come on, just have a little!" If your husband believed you could actually lose the weight and stick to your plan. If you are waiting for the perfect...

Ever feel overwhelmed and stressed? You want to numb out. You want to cry. You want to give up. You want to eat all the food. You are tempted to ditch your workout because you're too busy. Join me today to learn 7 powerful questions to ask yourself when you're feeling like this. Now, don't get overwhelmed because there are 7 questions. Pick one or two that resonate with you and PRACTICE. Because,...

How does an overwhelmed mom of 8 homeschooled kids (who had done EVERY diet under the sun) lose 60 pounds in a year without dieting? My guest, Katie Corbett is going to share just that. Listen into our conversation to discover: 💕 How to use brain science to overcome urges and cravings without the struggle 💕 The mindset shifts Katie made to lose weight WITHOUT dieting 💕 Exactly how to work throu...

If you are trying to lose your weight, or simply make healthier choices,  you've probably encountered food pushers. Your friends invite you out for drinks and appies, and want you to partake in ALL the appies. Your husband says 'there's just a little more, we can't save it... have it!" Your aunt made your favourite pasta dish, and wants to see you eat it all. The way I see it, you have four choice...

The turning of a new calendar year, and the disruption of routine over the holidays make it a perfect time to pause, reflect, and to create intentions for the year ahead. Each year, I block off one full days to review my businesses and to plan the year to come. I also do a similar (though shorter) exercise personally. and with my family. It's an opportunity to check in with yourself, where you're...

I often see quotes like "I don't compare myself to others, I compare myself to where I was yesterday" on social media. They are taking a stand against the useless and unhelpful act of comparing ourselves to others.  I get it... but what if you were further ahead yesterday? What if you're stuck comparing yourself to where you used to be?   So many women feeling discouraged, or don't take action TOD...

You're doing the mindset work, building great habits, speaking kindly to yourself, and then it happens....    Overeating. Going off plan. F*ck it eating. And it sucks.  And left unchecked it can lead to feeling discouraged, disappointed, like a failure.   When that happens it is so tempting to give up.  Not this time friend! Hit play as I walk you through how to hit the RESET button after overeati...

When it comes to making healthier choices, planning ahead is a game changer. I know you KNOW this, but are you doing it? Think about what may happen when you come home from work, mentally exhausted and you don't know what you're going to have for dinner. Do you think you'll whip up a nutritious meal made of whole foods, complete with protein and veggies? Struggling to make food choices, especially...

Not sure where you're at or what's going on, but I want to remind you that happiness is not the gold standard. And if we're not happy, something must be wrong. Whenever I share anything about being in a funk, or feeling 'blah' or 'ugh', I get a lot of like and comments... because so many of us feel this way.  One of my members posted: "Thank you, Tanja, for this morning's voice note about having b...

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...

Ladies! You need to listen to Bev's story. After struggling with weight and diabetes for years (she could lose the weight, but whenever she reached her goal, she would gain it right back again), Bev has cracked the code on how to get and KEEP her results, AND enjoy the process. Listen in she shares how she... ✨ Lost 20 pounds ended the self-sabotage cycle and is EXCITED to keep going ✨ Drastical...

Hello friends! I am THRILLED to welcome Robin Wisner onto the Fit + Vibrant You Podcast for some real talk on: 💕 Self sabotage: what it is, why we do it, and most importantly, how to break the cycle 💕 How to work through our feelings so that they don't run our life 💕 Why motivation is fleeting, and how to create it. You're going to LOVE this episode! Robin is a certified John Maxwell life coach...

You asked "what are some of your top book recommendations?' and I listened.  Join me today as I share my favourite books I've read this year. I also share a few practices that have helped me read more, and get more out of what I'm reading. I did a similar episode around the same time last year (check out episode 214 of the podcast) and perhaps it'll become an annual episode. This time of year you...

A while back I posted in our Fit + VIbrant Women Community Facebook group ( www.tanjashaw.com/join ) "What advice would you give RIGHT NOW to someone who is just about to start their journey to become more fit and healthy? What has helped YOU personally, to become more successful in your own life?" And the responses were SOLID GOLD.  Join me as I share some of the incredible lessons and words of w...

Charlene had struggled with her weight since she was 20. She had tried Noom, Weight Watchers, Herbalife, Intermittent Fasting, prescription programs. She had never learned how to lose the weight, keep it off, and feel good. She always knew that the missing piece of the puzzle was her mindset, and when she found my 5 Day Challenge, she was so excited to find something that worked on the mindset. Si...

Hello friend! "Enjoy the journey". This is not the first time you've heard that quote. And it makes a great Facebook post, but how do you enjoy the journey when you're feeling defeated and unenergized. Ooo... I'm so glad you're here! Press play as we shift from 'enjoying the journey' to bringing joy to the journey. I walk you through simple mindset shifts and strategies to stay consistent with you...

What is your attitude about  aging? Do you view it as a  privilege of passage or a negative occurrence that must simply be endured?   I am thrilled to bring on a special guest, Bev Thorogood, for a conversation on redefining our beliefs about the aging process. . You'll want to listen in, take notes… AND get ready for many 'aha' moments.   We talk about: 💕 How to accept the changes that inevitabl...

Hello friend! There are many mindset and perspective shifts that I made on my journey to a more peaceful, natural relationship with food.   Today, I'm going to share 5 of them. I share what they are, why they work, and simple ways to practice the new mindset shift.  I'm so glad you're here. Press play, and let's talk.  -Tanja x P.S. I would LOVE your help to reach out to more women so they can hea...

Do you believe that your healthiest years can still be ahead of you? I do, and so does my guest, Brianna Wilkerson. I first heard about Brianna when she was a guest on another podcast, and knew I had to bring her to you! Join the conversation as we chat about: the challenges that midlife women face when taking care of their health changing the belief that your happiest healthiest years can still b...

Hello friend! Ever feel overwhelmed and stressed? When you feel overwhelm, it can feel all-consuming. We want to check out. We want to cry. We want to eat all the food. I used to be overwhelmed all the time. My tendency towards perfectionism didn't help.  But when I decided that overwhelm would no longer be a part of my life, I prioritized mindset shifts and strategies to reduce the overwhelm (yes...