Get To The Point with Leslie Ann Quillen

Tired of swinging between the two extremes of all or nothing with fitness and nutrition? Episode 40 breaks down 5 ways we hold the middle ground with food and workouts year-round at Fat Loss Lifestyle. FLLS Head Trainer Jenn Lucas is back for today's episode, and we're sharing exactly how we can help you get results without extreme diets, pointless and punishing workouts, or the need for perfectio...

In today's episode, I'm joined by two of the Fat Loss Lifestyle School coaches: Erin Yost and Kelly Erickson. We're talking about setbacks and - more importantly - comebacks after illness, injury, and the glorious body- and life-altering experience that is pregnancy! This is a longer, more conversational episode, but you’ll get to know more about Erin and Kelly!

Weekends are where fat loss dreams go to die - but it doesn't have to be that way! In Episode 39, learn how Fat Loss Lifestylers hold the middle ground and stay consistent with nutrition and workouts 7 days a week.

WODs. Box. HSPU. Double-unders. AMRAP. For time. In Episode 37 of the GTTP Podcast, Fat Loss Lifestyle's Head Trainer Jenn Lucas is taking us inside the world of CrossFit! If you've ever been mystified or intimidated by Crossfit, Coach Jenn breaks down everything you need to know before you step inside your local CF.  Even if you're not interested in Crossfit, this episode is a must-listen if you...

Here at FLLS, WE LOVE GROUP FITNESS. Almost everyone on the Fat Loss Lifestyle School team got her start in fitness by taking and/or teaching group fitness classes.  Unfortunately, group fitness doesn't come with an instruction manual, and we see many of our clients falling into the same traps we did: taking way too many classes, over-training, and not prioritizing the workouts that align with our...

If you've ever believed a slow or broken metabolism was to blame for weight gain or the inability to lose fat, Episode 35 will give you a whole new framework for understanding how your metabolism actually works. (Spoiler alert: if your metabolism stopped working, you'd be dead right now.) This episode delves into concepts and terminology you may be unfamiliar with if you've only ever done mainstre...

Working out. Eating more vegetables. Drinking water. Getting enough sleep. We all know what we NEED to do to live a fitter, healthier lifestyle - so why don't we do it?  If you've ever said,  "I know what I'm supposed to do...but I just can't make myself do it" - this episode with mindset expert Melissa Machat will rock your world! 

With a little over 3 weeks left in 2020, it's "that time" again: people are starting to research and consider which weight loss program they'll begin in January. If you've already tried (and been unsuccessful) at dozens of programs and weight loss attempts, you are likely messaging coaches and trainers asking one question: "Will this (your program) work for me?"  In Episode 33, we'll discuss...

"Hi, I'm new here, and I need help." Girl - I hear you! I've gotten lots of these messages in the past couple weeks - and this episode is for YOU! In episode 32, I'm sharing 3 strategies you can start implementing RIGHT NOW that will set you up for success with fat loss and lifestyle change.  Because here's the truth: buying another program doesn't guarantee your success. We've worked with th...

"I'm an Emotional Eater." - this is one of the most common statements we hear from women who are struggling with fat loss. In fact, women with this issue frequently sign up for Fat Loss Lifestyle School - and what happens amazes them. They discover that they aren't really emotional eaters, and that the problem was something else entirely. In this episode, we'll discuss how these "identity labels"...

In episode 30, you'll meet FLLS Coach Krissy Meyers, a certified Personal Trainer and fat loss nutrition coach. Krissy shares her journey from dieter to the fit, strong, active woman she is today. Kelly also shares some valuable insights on maintaining a fat loss lifestyle during different seasons of life, like motherhood and post-menopause. Let's get to the point and meet Coach Krissy!

In Episode 29, you'll meet Kelly Erickson, the newest coach here at Fat Loss Lifestyle School. Based in Tampa, Florida, Kelly brings years of experience and expertise as a coach and fitness professional to the FLLS team. A graduate of FLLS herself, Kelly shares her journey from yo-yo dieter to the fit, strong, active woman she is today. Kelly also shares some valuable insights on maintaining a fat...

The Specialty Foods Industry now accounts for almost 1/5th of the total food/grocery industry - but it's becoming an even larger percentage of what we're eating, especially among women with fat loss goals. In this episode, we'll talk about why specialty foods - no matter how Keto, Paleo, Gluten-free, or Vegan they may be - can't hold a candle to real food, and how specialty foods could be sabotagi...

"You keep using that word. I do not think that means what you think it means..."  "Accountability" is a major buzz word right now in the online world. In a world where everyone is an online coach, "accountability" is frequently sold as the missing link between you and the thing you want: a better body, a healthier lifestyle, a more profitable business.  But what does accountability actua...

What would happen if you got rid of all the rules around food and workouts? Would you go crazy and eat all the things? Never workout again? What would happen to your body? How would you think about food differently if everything was on the table - and you were allowed to eat it? In Episode 26, you'll meet Amy Perry, a fitness professional, athlete, mom of 2, and self-proclaimed endurance race junk...

The world is changing fast. If you're not already working from home, you may be soon due to the current state of world affairs. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact strategies I've used to work from home - both for other organizations and while running my own - to help you hit the ground running with WFH life.  Working from home is an incredible opportunity to instill discipline and new hab...

"Trust the process" is hands-down probably one of the most annoying things that Personal Trainers and Coaches say, right?  In this episode, we're breaking down the catch phrase and talking about what it actually looks like TRUST THE PROCESS when you're trying to change your body and live a healthy, fit lifestyle.

You know what to eat.  You know you need to workout. But you struggle with actually doing it consistently. We hear you loud and clear: it's HARD to be consistent with nutrition and workouts - but it's not impossible. We've been where you are - YES, we struggled with consistency too! - but now we're on the other side and we're here to show you: you can do this.   The first step is underst...

"I'm too tired. I'm not motivated. I'm too busy. It's not that important." If you've ever used these excuses for why you can't prioritize eating right and working out, listen up!  In today's episode, we're flipping the table on excuses with Kelly Roach,  a former Fortune 500 executive and CEO of Kelly Roach Coaching. Learn how this busy CEO, wife, and mom prioritizes her health and fitne...

If you think the only way to get through the holidays without eating all the cookies and drinking all the wine is to lock yourself in your house until January 2, this episode is for you.  In episode 21, we tackle two of the most addictive foods on the planet: sugar and alcohol. Common trigger foods for many, sugar and alcohol become an even bigger problem during the holidays. From holiday par...

"You can't out-train a bad diet."  If you know any Personal Trainers or Nutrition Coaches, chances are - you've heard them say this. But is it true? What are the risks associated with training on a poor diet?  In Episode 20, I'm breaking down the "why" behind this rule - and explaining why putting nutrition first will make your fat loss efforts FAR easier.  Let's get to the point!&n...

2019 has been the biggest year yet for Fat Loss Lifestyle School! To thank you for all your support this year, I'm doing 30 Days of Fat Loss Lifestyle podcasts and emails! Of course, I'm kicking it off with a new podcast episode designed to help you make the MOST of the next 30 days! In Episode 19, I'm sharing the biggest mistakes women make with their health and fitness goals - so we can STOP mak...

Episode 18 tackles a question we get from women who are interested in our online program, but still not sure if it's right for them.  It's, "Hey Leslie Ann, I am thinking about Fat Loss Lifestyle School, but I don't want to give up my daily XYZ. Can I still do your program and/or still get fat loss results?" In this episode, I'm giving you an overview of the 5-6 step process of behavior chang...

Last week, I posted a photo of a dessert I made in my Instagram stories. It was a loaf of Chocolate Zucchini Bread. And then my DMs exploded: "Is that your Treat Meal?" "Is that fat loss-friendly?" "How often can I have treats like that and still get results?" Valid questions - and if you've ever wondered how to handle all of life's fun treat foods with your desire to lose body fat and maintain/bu...

A box of donuts on the conference table at your morning meeting. Leftover sheet cake in the office break room from a coworker's birthday party. Your kids' snacks. NATIONAL DONUT DAY. Free samples at the grocery store. If you've ever found yourself in these situations, where you're eating something "just because it's there" or "because everyone else is eating it" - this episode is for you! It's cal...