Aimee Bartolo

Jacked Girl University

Health EN ↓ 207 episodes

This is the podcast for women who want to get lean and jacked but who struggle with perfectionist tendencies and would love to have a little more fun playing this game we call getting jacked. Aimee is a personal trainer, online coach and qualified sports nutritionist with more than 9 years industry experience.

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Aimee Bartolo

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Health

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

132 - The Back on Track Playbook: Part 2 – Nutrition 03.04.2025

If you’ve been saying “I just need to get my food sorted again,” this episode is for you. In Part 2 of the Back on Track Playbook , we’re stripping away the noise and helping you rebuild momentum with your nutrition—no guilt, no restriction, no perfection required. We’ll cover: ✅ Why emotional eating, time pressure, and perfectionism keep throwing you off ✅ How to audit what’s actually getting i...

131 - The Back on Track Playbook: Part 1 – Mindset & Habits 27.03.2025

If you keep feeling like you need to ‘start fresh on Monday’ but nothing sticks, this episode is for you. Getting back on track isn’t about waiting for motivation—it’s about taking back control of your mindset, environment, and habits so consistency becomes effortless. In this episode, we’re doing a Mindset Audit to pinpoint the exact thoughts sabotaging your progress, plus a deep dive into the sm...

130 - The skinny mindset vs the physique mindset 13.03.2025

Ever feel like fat loss is a miserable, all-consuming battle? That might be because you're stuck in the "skinny mindset" —where fat loss feels like punishment, the scale dictates your emotions, and every meal is a test of willpower. But what if fat loss could feel strategic, empowering, and even freeing ? In this episode, we’re breaking down the key differences between the skinny mindset and the p...

129 - What to expect in your first 3-6 months of your physique journey *for Type A women* 06.03.2025

Making the decision to go all in on your physique goals is exciting but as with any big change the process is probably going to bring up a lot of fears and challenges.   In this episode I take you through the most important reminders you need to make this time, the last time you ever have to go through the beginner stage again. Online coaching with Aimee: https://thefemalephysiquehub.mykajabi...

128 - Training consistently but not seeing muscle growth results? Do this 27.02.2025

Struggling to see gains despite training consistently? In this episode, I reveal the six most common mistakes that are sabotaging your muscle growth. Whether you're new to the gym or hitting a plateau, we'll break down these errors and show you exactly how to fix them.  Tune in for actionable tips that transform your workouts and accelerate your muscle growth progress. Online coaching with Ai...

127 - A tough love pep talk 13.02.2025

Need a kick up the booty? It’s time to be honest with yourself, stop mucking around and tune into this episode :P Online coaching with Aimee: https://thefemalephysiquehub.mykajabi.com/Glam%20Body%20Program DM Aimee on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_femalephysiquehub/

126 - The Substance, women, body image and ageing 06.02.2025

The Substance (2024) is more than just a horror film, it’s a chilling reflection of the violence women inflict on themselves in the pursuit of self-worth. In this episode, I explore how Coralie Fargeat’s film serves as a powerful metaphor for the societal pressures surrounding ageing, beauty, and belonging.  I examine the real-life impact of these standards and invite you to question the cond...

125 - No-Buy year but make it fitness 30.01.2025

The concept of a no-buy or low buy year to reduce consumption has been trending lately. It’s been on my mind since 2021 when I specifically set out to reduce my spending on fitness wear for 6 months - I ended up going for 8 months.  In this episode I look at how overconsumption is distracting you from the things you actually need to do to get the results you want. Online coaching with Aimee:...

124 - Your nutrition options for fat loss goals 23.01.2025

Gotta deficit phase coming up and not quite sure what tool to use for your nutrition intake? In this episode I strip things right back to basics for your so you can be confident in choosing the right method for you, knowing there’s more than one way to skin a cat.   FREE DOWNLOAD The One & Done 4-Part Video Series: https://thefemalephysiquehub.mykajabi.com/one-and-done Online coaching wit...

123 - Is maintaining a lean physique worth it? 16.01.2025

You’re a healthy body weight and happy with your muscle mass progression but you’d prefer to maintain an even leaner physique. The million dollar question is: Is it worth it?  In this episode I’m thinking out loud after speaking with 2 clients who are at this point in their physique journey ( and it’s also something on mind) about the trade offs we make and what life looks like to get and sta...

122 - 10 lessons for better physique results in 2025 09.01.2025

In this episode, we’re diving into the lessons to carry into the new year—how to navigate challenges with resourcefulness, the power of simplicity and focused effort, and why growth often requires embracing discomfort.  We’ll explore the difference between fleeting happiness and delayed gratification, how your values guide meaningful progress, and why you don’t need all the answers to move fo...

121 - So you didn’t hit your goals, now what? 19.12.2024

In this episode, I open up about a goal I didn’t hit, but more importantly, what reflecting on the experience revealed to me and why that was so valuable. I speak to why goals - especially in health and fitness - aren't just about hitting a specific number, they’re about building a lifestyle and long-term commitment that influences how you operate day to day, ultimately leading to better quality o...

120 - How to Let Go of ‘Good Day, Bad Day’ Thinking and Embrace Flexibility 12.12.2024

Do you ever feel like you’ve ruined an entire day because you ate something you labeled as ‘bad,’ missed your step count, or had a drink? It’s an all-too-common mindset, but there’s a better way to go about getting awesome physique results than constantly beating yourself up. In this episode, I’ll share why the most successful clients I’ve coached - those who make consistent progress year after ye...

119 - Should you calorie bank this silly season? 21.11.2024

Socialising far more than usual can make reaching fat loss goals a little bit trickier this time of year if you let it. However in this episode I’m sharing 9 years of insights and experience specifically related to calorie banking, how to use it, the benefits and pitfalls to help you make this time of year as seamless as possible. You’ll get lots of real talk and practical strategies you can apply...

118 - The progressive overload mistakes you’re making 14.11.2024

Do you feel like you’re doing all the right things but not seeing the muscle & strength progression you want to?    Training program, check. Training hard, check. Progress on paper, check.    It could be because you’re making 1 (if not more) of these common mistakes a lot of people make without realising.   In this episode, I take you through 5 subtle mistakes getting...

117 - How I turned this year around *personal story time* 07.11.2024

I came into this year not feeling too crash hot BUT I’ve come out the other end in a much better position AND a lot of it had to do specifically with my health & gym based habits. In this episode I share with you the things I did to take control back and create one of my best years ever, out of small daily actions.   If you need a hand in these last 53 days to start making progress again,...

116 - How I nutrition plan for my clients inside the Glam Body Program 24.10.2024

Ever wondered what goes on inside GBP regarding nutrition? In this episode I spill all the beans! Starting with the a holistic overview for each client and then drilling down to build their own customised protocols, you’ll hear it all.   Online coaching with Aimee: https://thefemalephysiquehub.mykajabi.com/Glam%20Body%20Program   DM Aimee on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_fema...

115 : Self-Sabotage, Perfectionism, and the Path to Progress 17.10.2024

In this episode, we dive into the relationship between self-sabotage and perfectionism, and why these patterns often keep high-achievers stuck in a cycle of frustration.   We’ll uncover the root causes of self-sabotage, reframe it as a protective behavior, and discuss practical strategies to break free from the all-or-nothing mindset.    If you’re ready to focus on progress, not per...

114 - The Biohacking trap 10.10.2024

Is biohacking really the key to the most amazing health & fitness results or is there something darker going on here? In this episode I speak to the appeal of biohacking particularly for the perfectionists girlies who love the idea of ‘optimal’ and ultimately how it might be holding you back! FREE SUPPLEMENT GUIDE DOWNLOAD:  https://thefemalephysiquehub.mykajabi.com/supplement-guide-free-...

113 - The surprising thing I’m finding hard at maintenance 03.10.2024

In this episode, I dive into something that caught me off guard about maintaining!   I discuss conversations with women struggling to stay out of deficit phases and how necessary it is to approach maintenance with intention, particularly if you want to maintain and lean physique.   I also share the side quest I’m launching to track daily habits and I’ve created a FREE HABIT TRACKER to he...

112 - How to build your glutes 19.09.2024

Keen to build ya booty? In this episode I take you through your glute growth bible. I take you through: Glute anatomy, action and function Exercise selection, execution and effort Fatigue management Nutrition And how to put all this together to grow your glutes in the next 60 days! ***YOUR FREE GLUTE GUIDE DOWNLOAD:  https://thefemalephysiquehub.mykajabi.com/The-Glute-Gains-Guide Online coach...

111 - “Help, I’m not losing weight fast enough” 12.09.2024

Ever felt impatient at your weight of weight loss, or tearing your hair out at not seeing any loss? In this episode I take you through expected rates of weight loss and a whole lot of tough love so you can make sure you’re on track to achieve the fat loss results you want. Online coaching with Aimee: https://thefemalephysiquehub.mykajabi.com/Glam%20Body%20Program DM Aimee on Instagram: https://www...

110 - Let’s get your shit together 05.09.2024

With 4 months left to go of 2024, let’s help you nail them. In today’s episode we take a deeper dive into routines and how to give them an update to help you reduce the friction that might be standing in the way of you and your goals.   Online coaching with Aimee: https://thefemalephysiquehub.mykajabi.com/Glam%20Body%20Program   DM Aimee on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_femal...

109 - 10 Things I can’t live without - Fitness edition 29.08.2024

Fun topic today! I take you through my favourite things that make training and life just that little bit sweeter   Online coaching with Aimee: https://thefemalephysiquehub.mykajabi.com/Glam%20Body%20Program   DM Aimee on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_femalephysiquehub/

108 - Are arbitrary numbers holding you back? 22.08.2024

In this episode I explore the idea that specific numbers whether that be a scale weight, weight lifting or calorie target might be holding you back from what it is you actually want. If you know you’re placing more focus on numbers than engagement in the processes of feeling your best, this episode is for you. Online coaching with Aimee: https://thefemalephysiquehub.mykajabi.com/Glam%20Body%20Prog...

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