Make Fit Simple

The most 3 common goals in fitness are to lose fat, gain muscle, or maintain a healthy lifestyle. Once you’ve identified your goal you build a fitness plan to reach your goals. The question is are your goals inline with achieving your goals? Andrea breaks down what some of the common mistakes are when aligning your workout plans with the goals and the difference between endurance & cardio vs w...

The most common question Andrea receives is "How can I stay motivated to work out?"  Andrea reveals her secret by defining the difference between motivation vs determination. In this episode Andrea explains 8 tips for maintaining consistency with a workout routine and how to set yourself up for success. Make it Simple is sponsored by Visit www.thehydrojug.com to get 10% off using code SI...

Andrea welcomes guest Dr. Ashurina Ream, a licensed clinical psychologist, who is the owner of "Psyched Mommy",  which offers online mental health resources for mothers. Dr. Ream and Andrea sit down for a conversation about the reality of the struggles of motherhood and navigating guilt, shame, burn out, identity crisis, depression, and much more.  Andrea & Ashurina discuss openly ho...

Every where you look there is a new diet on the market for weight loss. It can be confusing to know what the right thing is for you.  In this episode you'll learn the importance of listening to your body, and learning how to eat with balance, which can be the opposite of slashing calories. Andrea breaks down the myths about dieting and how there are times it can be counter productive to losin...

What is intermittent fasting and is it the right thing for you?  Everyone has a different body with means no ones health journey is the same. Andrea discusses how intermittent fasting works and how it might work for you. She also discusses common mistakes made when intermittent fasting is done incorrectly. Resources https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC329619/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/...

Finding the right supplements can be so overwhelming when there are so many to choose from.  In this episode Andrea gives you supplements 101. Did you know there are multiple types of protein? Andrea breaks down the different types and which one might work better for you. She also shares some of her personal favorites when it comes to supplements and why they're important for your everyday ro...

Andrea interviews Dr. Sara Reardon, a Board Certified Women's Health Specialist, pelvic floor physical therapist, and CEO of the Vagina Whisperer. Sara has been helping women all over the world with her online courses and in person sessions with a mission to improve the way women are cared for... and their pelvic floors. Andrea and Sara discuss the pelvic floor, diastasis, prolapse, hernia&ap...

When we trip up in our fitness goals, feel stuck, or maybe we've strayed from our wellness routine we can convince ourselves that we have to start again from the beginning.  This is a big NO! Andrea teaches a new and inspiring mindset on how to pick yourself up and to keep going instead of telling yourself that you have to start over. Visit www.thehydrojug.com to get 10% off using code SIMPLE...

Body image is something that can effect everyone no matter the gender or age. Andrea breaks down the research done on this topic and what to be aware of with young children.  She gives some tips on how to talk to kids and teach positive body image and why improving our own body image is key in this journey.  Andrea speaks openly about this growing issue and what we can do to get on a positive path...

Seeing a certain number on the scale can discourage us from keeping with our goals. Often times we are looking at the wrong things to measure our success. Andrea shares some inspiring and motivational tips for when we feel we’ve had a set back or don’t see the number on the scale changing. Every person has a different journey and there are many different ways to achieve success. Visit www.thehydro...

Andrea breaks down the different reasons why bloating may occur. If we are trying to make changes in our health journey by gaining muscle and losing fat often times bloating can be caused by food sensitivities. Andrea explains which foods are common culprits and ways to  investigate what might be causing bloating for you. Viome Test click HERE and use code ANDREA for $10 off Visit Andrea's We...

Andrea vulnerably shares personal stories about anxiety and depression and discusses how exercise can decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety in your brain and emotions. Whether you are struggling with clinical depression or situational, Andrea explains the options that are available to you. If you or someone you know are suffering from clinical depression there are resources out there to help...

How many times do we tell ourselves that we will start on our goals or dreams when we feel we’re “ready”?  By telling ourselves we’re not ready we are actually holding ourselves back from taking the leap into action. Andrea shares her personal journey of starting her business and offers tips on starting small, and provides motivation on how let go of perfection and get going. Push Journal https://...

When it comes to nutrition and fitness it’s important to have balance. Too much of anything can become negative. Andrea breaks down some examples of how too much of something in nutrition and fitness can actually keep you from reaching your goals.  Follow Andrea on Instagram HERE Visit Andrea's Website www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com Produced by Light On Creative, LLC Join my newsletter!  http...

Going on vacation doesn’t mean you have to take a vacation from your health and fitness goals.  Andrea shares tips on how to keep up with your goals no matter where you are traveling to. She shares body weight work outs, specific helpful snack ideas to pack, and ways to balance meals so you can maintain while being away.  Follow Andrea on Instagram HERE Visit Andrea's Website www.deliciouslyf...

After having a baby it’s common to want to jump back into the workouts you did before you were pregnant. Andrea shares what exercises to avoid when exercising again after pregnancy. She also shares the important of knowing what your core is capable of and how to build your core and pelvic floor before going into your normal workouts. Andrea gives workout ideas, nutritional tips and shares her pers...

Whether you are intuitively eating with macro awareness or looking to lose weight by tracking macros, understanding the do’s and don’ts of macro tracking can be helpful. Andrea breaks down some things to avoid when tracking macros as well as some tips that will make it easier and more effective. Follow Andrea on Instagram HERE Visit Andrea's Website www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com Produced by...

What causes low energy and how can we improve it? Andrea provides some insights on what could be causing fatigue during the day as well as providing seven tips on how to be aware of it and improve it.   Follow Andrea on Instagram HERE! Check her out online at www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com Join my newsletter!  https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/emls Follow the Make Fit Simple Podcast @ MakeFit...

Andrea breaks down two common postures that often cause lower back pain. She explains different muscle groups and how our postures in every day life can create these issues. Andrea offers exercises and stretches that can help relieve this pain and also correct the posture to avoid back pain in the future.   Follow Andrea on Instagram HERE! Check her out online at www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com Joi...

The desire to fit in doesn't always leave us in adulthood. Sometimes we need some motivation and inspiration to help us feel more comfortable in our own skin and love who we are. Andrea shares some thoughts on how to recognize these feelings in ourselves and surround ourselves with people and content that builds us up.  Follow Andrea on Instagram HERE! Check her out online at www.deliciouslyf...

Overeating is something that happens to all of us. It can make us feel guilty or lead us to spiral in other ways. Andrea gives three tips to identify the root of consistent overeating, as well four simple tips to help turn it around.  Use my code MAKEITSIMPLE for 10% off  www.thehydrojug.com   Follow Andrea on Instagram HERE! Check her out online at www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com Join my newslette...

Often times we think we have to make our lives more complex to get better results in your fitness journey but that’s not always the case. Andrea gives four simple tips to help you increase your  progress through your workouts.  Follow Andrea on Instagram HERE! Check her out online at www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com Join my newsletter!  https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/emls Follow the Make Fit...

Having an adequate amount of protein in your diet in important whether your goal is to lose fat or build muscle. There are many myths that protein will make you big and bulky. In this episode we discuss the difference between weight loss and fat loss, break down the myths about protein, and explain why protein is important in your fitness journey.    Follow Andrea on Instagram HERE! Check her out...

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between tracking calories or macros? It can be confusing to understand how they work and how to fit it into your everyday life. Andrea makes it simple by breaking down calories and macros, the difference between them, and which may be a better fit for you.   Follow Andrea on Instagram HERE! Check her out online at www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com Join my...

Everyone has a different body type, and depending on what your is, you might be going about weight loss wrong. Every body type has different needs to lose fat, gain muscle and stay fit. Today, Andrea talks about the different body types and how this effects your health journey. She dives through the in's and out's of these different body types, including prime examples of each, while giv...