Fit To Be Real: & A Little Extra

132. Carly’s 40th Birthday Trivia Extravaganza! When this chat comes out it will be the day before Carly’s 40th birthday! We love to celebrate the only way we know how….laughing and 90’s trivia, obviously. Keeping it light and goofy this week with us! We hope you find a little Carly’s birthday celebration in your day too! Your favorite podcast is now live streamed for that little extra goodness! W...

We know holidays can be a big blow to the budget, but we never thought Halloween was on that list! The projected spending this Halloween 2025 is 13.1 billion dollars in America!?! That is wild! Candy, costumes, decorations, and extras definitely can add up. We decided to sit down and chat about how be frugal, eco-friendly and smart about spending money for this exciting upcoming holiday. Lets save...

If you step outside you will see at the very least one person wearing a weighted vest walking for exercise or walking their dog. It’s now apart of the outdoor fit. I’ve actually seen a barista working behind the counter wearing one to make the daily coffees and grabbing cakes from the counter. There are so many benefits to adding a weighted vest to your low impact routine, and we break it all down...

129. Running vs Training Sneakers: Picking The Best Shoe For The Longevity Of Your Feet The number 1 question we get asked at CFIT is what kind of shoes we like best for our fitness classes. And to be completely honest, we don’t know! We know what feels good and what doesn’t feel good, but there is way more to choosing the right sneaker for your specific workouts. Running Shoes and Cross Trainers...

This is a mystery chat for us all! Carly takes the reigns and share a revelation that came to her on a run that changed her mindset and shocks Victoria to her core! Tune in to find out! Check out the reference links below to read up on your own! Your favorite podcast is now live streamed for that little extra goodness! Watch live and chat with us each week. Don’t forget to Subscribe & Like! ——...

The summer sun and vibes are officially behind us and Autumn is right around the corner. September is kind of that in between month that a majority of us tend to dread. If you have kids then you are now inundated with scheduling and extracurriculars, if you’re a summer season only person then you have the fall gloomies in general, and if you are an unorganized procrastinator, like we are, then you...

126. A Wee Bit of Scottish Fun With Carly! Carly is currently traveling in Scotland with her family, but we thought ahead and wanted to have little fun celebrating her travels! This whole chat is a Carly on the SPOT. Spot. spot. spot….IYKYK….quizzing her knowledge about the country she is visiting and laughing the whole way through! If you have 30 minutes to learn about Scotland and hear how much...

We are officially nearing the end of Summer and so many people can relate to the Sunday scares feeling you get during August. We chat through some tips to keep things exciting and stress free looking forward into the Autumn months. We are ready for spooky season, but September always feels like a doozy! Check out the reference links below to read up on your own! Your favorite podcast is now live s...

124. Getting Charged Up with Electrolytes: 101 These days electrolyte packets are all over the algorithm for product consumption, but what are they? What should you look for when punching them? How do you know the difference between electrolyte imbalance and dehydration? We cover all of this and more in this chat! Laugh with us through this one, playing games and learning stuff about the best way...

**We say it a million times in this chat, but we are going to say it again….we are not against any injections/supplements/aids. If they work for you and are right for your journey, then that is wonderful! There world should be a more healthier place, so if they help the collective it is a beautiful thing. The only push back we express is when the celebrity status hides their usage and tells a fals...

We are back! After an unannounced and well needed two week break due to crazy busy schedules…we are back in action! What better to chat about than fitness and how to stay dedicated and motivated. The 3 C’s help you to sit down with yourself and really dive deep into what is important to you and your health journey. The 3-2-1 Method helps you map out your workouts and weeks to keep you committed to...

Summer is officially here! The mood changes, the energy changes, and the weather changes. With all this change, albeit positive, there is still a part of Summer that can feel hard to get through. We found some fun and important tips for things like hydration, beating the heat, planning ahead, and staying protected from the sun! We hope you learn some fun stuff and we hope you smile today! Your fav...

120. Propaganda We Are Not Falling For Anymore I think it is safe to say we live in a world where speaking your mind is as accepted as speaking false facts, inappropriate narratives, and everything else you can think of. There are goods and bads to everything. We decided to join the trend of talking about what we are just not falling for anymore. Constructs that have been apart of our lives for to...

Well, this was one of our favorite chats we’ve ever had with a giant taco! Victoria’s boyfriend and Fit To Be Real’s unofficial Producer, Pedro Rodriguez was on the couch…and dressed up for the occasion! He has taken our podcast to the next level by bringing visual aid to our chats and we are super grateful for him. Besides getting to brag about how wonderful a guy he is, we wanted to talk Support...

Ok ok. We heard we don’t talk about fitness enough, so here it is. We’re back to what we love here! We have 5 tips to shake up your workout routine, and you might be surprised to find out its not to go harder, longer, faster, stronger. It is kind of the opposite. In the long run, this episode might be the kick in the pants you need to get it together for yourself….because you’re worth it! Your fav...

We are so honored that today’s guest took the time out to chat with us about how to be vigilant, what is proactive and what is paranoia, and the sacrifice it takes to be an officer of the law. Chief of Police for Prospect Park, Pa Dave Madonna is approaching his 30th year in law enforcement and has many words of wisdom for us all. We have known Officer Madonna for many years now, but never got the...

We are newly found believers that sometimes it’s better if you just don’t try so hard. Hear me out…when you know your energy capacity is about 40%, and you perform at the max of that 40% then you are doing 100% of your ability. When you know you only have 40% and you try to push it to be a full 100% even though the tank is empty…what’s the point? You’ll make mistakes. You won’t feel good about wha...

We brought back your favorite addition to our sister banter…Dr. Justin! And by we brought back, I mean…he texted us and told us he was free and asked what time he was coming in. So, here we are. Unpopular opinions, and dare I say we agreed more than we fought, but we did have some good topics and we did mostly disagree with Carly. With that said, we hope that you enjoy this goofiness and join in!...

You know we love a good game day, today is that day. It feels like a very good time to take a moment or two and decompress from the daily grind, from the drama in your world, from the drama of the world, etc. Carly had a great idea to play a little who knows who game….any guesses as to who wins this one?? It is silliness. It is fun. It is the perfect moment of your day to hopefully laugh and get a...

113. The Many Forms of the Trend: Biohacking It is hard to keep up with the trends these days, but Biohacking is a word you may be hearing on social media and in interviews. What it is? Is is available to everyone? How does it help my health journey? ….we get into everything: the many forms of how you can biohack your system, the ethics behind it (at least our opinion about being open about it or...

We met Claire Baker during one of our dance fitness classes and we could not be more grateful she chose us as one of her communities! She is a Mom, a partner, a career not-for-profit professional, avid runner & bicyclist, the smiler at CFIT, Weight Watchers Coach, podcast host, and Life Coach…and so so much more! She can help you get out of your own way and move toward what you want in your li...

If you are actively trying to stay healthy in the gym, in the kitchen, in your life…there might be a lot you don’t know about supplements that could enhance your performance and aid to your future. Creatine and Protein powders are powerhouse helpers in the muscle strength, growth, repair and health department. There are misconceptions and truths and we break them all down to the nitty gritty! Chec...

These days there are so many options for any products out there. Brands have mastered the marketing on making you think they are the number 1 and only option for you, your money, your family, and everything else. Especially when it comes to food services. They preach convenience, being the most inexpensive, being the healthiest, being the easiest to navigate and cook….but which one really is it? T...

109: Admitting Our Toxic Traits Toxic behaviors are are also called red flags and they are trending right now! Things you do knowing it is something you shouldn’t do, and some are harmless. Some, however, should be acknowledged and worked on in the hopes to change. Our chat today is mix of actual behaviors to change and downright ridiculous things we do….we know you do them too, so get on board wi...

108: The Castor Oil Trend We love promoting or debunking a new trend on the social media. We’ve been seeing Castor Oil in our news feed and we just couldn’t ignore it any longer! WE definitely have thoughts, but the facts are listed and debriefed. Don’t forget to click on the reference links below for more of a breakdown and the list of top brands! ———— If you want to workout with us, at home or i...