Rock That Fitness with AnnaRockstar

In this episode, I am walking you through the simple steps of my “mini-cut” to help me lose fat in the next 4-6 weeks. This is the exact process that Abby and I use in the Rock That Fitness program! After my surgeries and happily enjoying the holidays, I felt that my jeans were getting a little snug.  So, I needed to do something to get back into my normal maintenance phase. Hello mini-cut se...

Hey girl! You are in for a real treat today. In this episode, I have the amazing opportunity to interview my husband’s grandmother, 102 years young, Grandma Mary Elise Blizzard! She is one of the sweetest, kindest, and happiest human beings I’ve ever known. The biggest take away from Grandma Blizzard’s life is that we don’t need to make our health journey complicated. What we need to focus on is s...

Alan Aragon is back! In this episode, Alan and I nerd out on all things weight loss and nutrition. Buckle up cause this is a jammed packed episode! Topics include: ✅How to achieve a caloric deficit ✅Importance of losing fat mass and not lean body mass ✅Does elevated cortisol affect weight? ✅Building blocks of lean body composition and overall wellness ✅Macro-nutrients AND diet quality are imp...

In this episode, Abby talk about several mistakes & pitfalls that people fall into when kicking off their new weight loss and fitness programs! We both agree that resolutions can be difficult to maintain and tend to promote an all or nothing mentality. Instead, we recommend visualizing how you would like to live your life in the future as a guide for a healthier fitter you! We are not saying d...

In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing one of Rock That Fitness’s OG members, Trish Singh! She is a very proud mom, grandma, and x-ray tech who has found the right combination for her consisting of nutrition, fitness, and mindset. Trish started her health journey with WW over 20 years ago when she was trying to lose weight due to high blood pressure concerns. With WW and Orange Theor...

In this episode, I talk about how you can set goals for your 2023 fitness journey! I want to highlight how I used to make goals which helped me accomplish many things in the past but I also want to talk about how I approach making goals differently today! I had to get real vulnerable with this topic in order to reflect on the many layers to my journey that have led me to where I am today. I had to...

In this episode, I talk about how true change and sustainability come from little, simple, and seemingly insignificant daily actions that when put together, have a compounding effect on your health journey. This compounding effect is even more impactful when we are present and mindful during our decision making processes. When you are having a difficult day, remember, just showing up is the little...

In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Rose from Rose Cosmetic Surgery Center. He is the surgeon who performed my excess skin removal and breast augmentation back in August 2022.  Dr. Rose has decades of experience and is not only one of the best surgeons here in Texas, but also in the country!  Dr. Rose started his career performing reconstructive surgeries for adults...

In this episode, Abby and I get super vulnerable by sharing our own personal experiences of feeling trapped and restricted by the diet mentality that our culture seems to perpetuate in our daily lives. Despite the struggle, these experiences have taught us how to implement sustainable strategies to achieve the life that we have been dreaming of for years. Through this learning process, Abby and I...

In this episode, Abby and I have a great discussion about what it really takes to have long term success with your weight loss. Let’s be honest, this journey isn’t filled with gimmicky tactics and quick fixes. True success starts with having the right mindset while using evidence-based principles to meet your goals. If you are tired of waiting for January 1st every year to start your journey and n...

⭐️In this episode, I begin with gratitude for our Rockstar Family! I wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t have the support from my friends, family, and this community of amazing women. Each and every one of you have made an impact on my life, allowing me to provide you all with my knowledge, passion, and love so you can live your best Rockstar life. Because of your support, I am so excited to...

In this episode, Abby and I are diving deep into answering the question “what is strength training”? You may be surprised that there is some confusion regarding what is and what isn’t strength training so we are here to give you as much evidenced based information as possible! Topics include how Abby and I decided to get into real strength training, the structure needed to gain strength, and how t...

In this episode, I get to spotlight Colette Enemark, another one of our outstanding Rockstars inside Rock That Fitness! Colette gets super vulnerable when talking about her fitness and weight loss journey that I think many of you will relate to. She shines a light on how her relationship with her mother affected her self-esteem and emotions which have all played a part in her mental and physical h...

In this episode, I talk about how to stay satisfied in a calorie deficit even if we are feeling deprived or hungry. There are many ways to maintain that satisfaction but I am going to focus on the 9 tips that I felt helped me the most. Some of the topics discussed today are making sure your calorie deficit isn’t too extreme, picking higher volume lower calorie foods (aka vegetables!), and getting...

In this episode, I talk about having realistic expectations to help you reach your weight loss goals; especially if the scale hasn’t changed recently. Did you know that having too quick of a timeline could actually slow your progress down? It is my hope that you can use this episode as a guide to help you reflect on your unique timeline, beliefs, and experiences so you can set yourself up for succ...

In this episode, I had the awesome privilege of interviewing one of the most influential figures in the fitness world, Alan Aragon. Alan is a nutrition researcher, educator, and author with over 25 years of success in the health field and is highlighting the importance of using evidence based information to help you live your best Rockstar life! I greatly enjoyed being able to not only talk with A...

In this episode, I get to spotlight Tonya Taylor, another one of our outstanding Rockstars inside Rock That Fitness. Tonya shares with us her story about struggling with her weight and frustration over not understanding nutrition and exercise.  Tonya spent years on Weight Watchers reaching her lifetime goal but gaining back weight and struggling to keep it off. Since being a Rockstar in RTF f...

In this episode, we are getting real personal about the taboos of plastic surgery in the fitness world. I was inspired to ask this question on my Instagram stories to hear from you, my Rockstar Family, and I received so many insights, feedback, and comments that I can’t wait to share. This was a HUGE decision for myself personally to not only have the plastic surgery procedures but also to challen...

In this episode, I get to share ALLLL the things Loose Skin Removal & Breast Implants, post op surgery .. I’m gonna share some wild & crazy revelations I have had since entering into this new chapter of my fitness journey.. and tell you all the nitty gritty! I will share with you the finer details of my personal procedures as well as give a brief over view explaining the differences betwee...

In this episode, I get to spotlight Kathryn Lovell, one of our outstanding Rockstars inside Rock That Fitness. Kathryn has a tremendous story of overcoming some incredible hardships, struggled with being over weight, has lost over 130 lbs and spent many years as a member and leader of Weight Watchers. Kathryn followed me on WW Connect, continued to follow my journey on Instagram and has now been a...

In this episode, I'm going to be talking about self compassion; what it is and how having self compassion can empower you in reaching any goal! Self compassion is an especially powerful tool for your weight loss and fitness goals! Reference: Kelly McGonigal, psychologist, author & educator. Join Anna's Email List for Updates and tips on Nutrition, Fitness & Mindset! https://www.annarockstarfitness...

In this Episode, my Co-Coach, Abby Oborn and I dive into a great discussion of how many, in spite of their rigorous workout routines, are simply NOT seeing the weight loss or fitness results they are working so hard for. We talk about the importance of rest as well as recovery for helping you work WITH your body and not against it in order to see the results you are striving for. Abby and I give y...

In this episode I talk about how our habits & behaviors, healthy or not, are a result of conditioning & programming. Understanding the Habit Loop can give you the upper hand in retraining your brain one healthy habit at a time! Links & Resources For this Episode Book references: Charles Duhigg- "The Power of Habits"- the science of habit formation James Clear- "Atomic Habits" Join Anna...

In this episode I'm sharing with you my experience with loose skin and shrinking breasts from weight loss. I discuss what to expect with loose skin and how to improve your skin during your weight loss journey.  *Note: Muscle takes up less space than Fat. Muscle has a higher density.  Links & Resources For this Episode Join Anna's Email List for Updates and tips on Nutrition, Fitness...

In this Episode I have the awesome privilege of interviewing Rockstar member, Mary Fryer, of Rock That Fitness. Each month RTF selects one Rockstar member that is rocking her best fit Rockstar life. Mary shares her own fitness story and how she is working through her "all or nothing" mindset, being set free from the rigidity of dieting and no longer controlled by the number on the bathroom scale!...