The Donuts and Dumbbells Podcast

In this episode we went Instagram live and had such a great time connecting with our listeners in real time. We talk about what's truly a special occasion and how to handle those situations as they arise. We hope you enjoy this episode, and to everyone that showed up to the live, thank you so much! We'll do it again soon! Are you interested in more free fitness and nutrition content? You c...

In this episode, we talk about strategies that help you deal with your fitness and nutrition while going through major life transitions. Brooke shares her personal experience going through major transitions of her own and gives practical advice that can help you too. Are you interested in more free fitness and nutrition content? You can follow us by going to the following links! You can also find...

In this episode, we talk about our own personal stories about our relationships with alcohol and how it effected our own personal goals and how it could possibly be effecting your goals too. Disclaimer: these are our own personal experiences and our goal isn't trying to persuade anyone to quit drinking, we are just sharing our own experiences. Are you interested in more free fitness and nutrit...

Everyone knows that you should exercise, but not everyone knows why you should exercise. In this episode, we break down the reasons why moving your body is important and how you can integrate it into your life. Are you interested in more free fitness and nutrition content? You can follow us by going to the following links! You can also find the links in our bios on our Instagrams to apply for 1:1...

In this episode, we teach you what it takes to hit some personal records in the gym. We hope you enjoy this episode and we'll talk to you soon!  Are you interested in more free fitness and nutrition content? You can follow us by going to the following links! You can also find the links in our bios on our Instagrams to apply for 1:1 online fitness and nutrition coaching. *Brooke Madigan* Websi...

In this episode, we had no plan or strategy. We simply "winged it." However, you're still going to find nuggets of wisdom that you can carry into your fitness journey and know that sometimes things can get chaotic, like we were in the episode.  We look forward to talking to you and hope you enjoy! Are you interested in more free fitness and nutrition content? You can follow us by going to the...

In this episode we talk about the beauty of habit stacking and how you can use it as a tool to implement the habits that you desire.  We share some of our tips and tricks to make habits stick and we'd love to share them with you.  We look forward to talking to you and hope you enjoy!  Are you interested in more free fitness and nutrition content? You can follow us by going to the fo...

In this episode, we talk about how to get yourself to the gym when you really don't feel like going. We give you practical tips, a little tough love, and hopefully a few laughs. We hope you like find value in this episode and enjoy it! Brooke is now accepting 1:1 online coaching clients through Beth Feraco Fitness and Nick is accepting clients through Nick Anderson fitness. Feel to check the links...

In this episode, we talk about how burnout can be really challenging to work through on your fitness journey. We also give you some suggestions on how you can manage burnout when it strikes, because let's be honest...it's kind of inevitable. We hope you're able to have some great takeaways from this episode and ways to help you manage burnout. Brooke is now accepting 1:1 online coaching clients th...

In this episode, we talk about some of the crazy fitness myths people lead you to believe when it comes to reaching your goals, whatever those goals may be. Okay, it's more of a rant, but it's a darn good one. We don't want you to fall for these myths, so we break them down so you can understand why these myths are complete bullshit.  Brooke is now accepting 1:1 online coaching clients throug...

Nobody really loves going into a deficit. It's challenging to eat less calories than your body needs and every once in awhile you have to deal with the dreaded "hanger." Now, in this episode Nick and I talk about how to make being in a calorie deficit easier on you so you can stave off that hanger, eat in a deficit and reach your fat loss goals if you have them. We touch on everything from satiati...

In this episode, we talk about ways to move through the "sticky" parts of your fitness. When no matter how consistent you are, you just don't feel like you're making progress. We hope you get value and insight out of this episode!  Are you interested in more free fitness and nutrition content? You can follow us by going to the following links! *Brooke Madigan* Website: www.functionaltota...

In this episode, Nick and I talk about the many reasons the scale fluctuates and other ways you can measure progress more accurately. We also dive into what it means to be ruthlessly consistent and even have a 30 day challenge for you! If you'd like to participate you can send us a DM on Instagram and let us know you're up for the challenge. We can't wait to talk to you and we hope you enjoy this...

In this episode, we talk about how to embrace the discomfort of being a beginner and what you can do to lean into that discomfort. We also go over our personal goals and resolutions for the upcoming new year and what we look forward to accomplishing in 2023.  Are you interested in more free fitness and nutrition content? You can follow us by going to the following links! *Brooke Madigan* Webs...

In this episode, we talk about different ways to practice doing what you CAN instead of focusing on what you can't do. Maybe you're dealing with a nagging pain in your shoulder? That doesn't mean you can't train train another body part. We teach you different ways to do that and how to focus on moving forward. We hope you enjoy this episode and we'll talk to you soon!  Are you interested in m...

In this episode, we talk about how the diet industry uses fear based tactics to influence people's nutrition choices. We also detail how all foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle and what true balance and moderation look like. We hope you enjoy this episode!  Are you interested in more free fitness and nutrition content? You can follow us by going to the following links!  *Brooke Madiga...

In this episode I'm introducing Nick Anderson as the new cohost of the podcast. Nick is an amazing coach and overall fantastic human being and we look forward to providing you with fun, educational and entertaining content. You'll learn about Nick's journey, how we came to cohost together and as always, you'll enjoy our many laughs together throughout this episode and the podcast as a whole. We ho...

In this episode, I teach you how to stay full and satiated while you're in a calorie deficit. Not only do I teach you what it means to be in a deficit but I give my own tips and tricks on how to also make being in a deficit a little easier. I hope you enjoy this episode and I'll talk to you soon!  I have limited spots available for 1:1 online coaching. If you'd like to get strong together, cl...

In this episode, I'm giving you a quick life update on where I've been over the past few months, some challenges and amazing opportunities I got to experience over the summer. I'm excited to dive back in to creating regular fitness, nutrition, lifestyle and mindset content for you and I'm also excited to announce I'm officially re-opening 1:1 online coaching slots for new and returning clients.&nb...

In this episode, I talk about how sometimes fitness and nutrition can feel boring or repetitive. Does that mean you should switch things up? Find out in this short episode when I talk about what it takes to reach your goals, how to make the mundane more enjoyable and why you don't need to confuse your muscles to make progress. I hope you enjoy! Talk to you soon :)  If you're looking to take y...

In this episode, I point out the differences between food prepping vs. meal prepping and how being prepared can help you towards your goals. Meal prepping can often be an overwhelming thought, so I talk about how you can food prep and batch cook to make access to nutritious foods less daunting. I hope you're able to learn some great takeaways and I hope you enjoy this episode!  I'm currently...

In this episode, Nick Anderson is back to discuss some red flags in fitness including fitness MLM's and pyramid schemes, scammy marketing tactics, his own experience doing a well-known fitness MLM and what to look for in a good coach when you're learning about fitness and nutrition. Not only did we share a lot of good information, but we had a lot of laughs throughout this episode. You're not goin...

In this episode, I'm joined by my fellow coach Brooks Hurbis and we give you simple tips you can use today to help you be successful on your fitness journey. Brooks uses a simplified approach to fitness and nutrition that you can use no matter what stage you're at on your fitness journey. You can find her on the following platforms:  Website- https://www.sweatsimpleco.com Instagram- https://w...

Being a beginner can be scary, especially in a gym setting.  There are spoken and unspoken rules of the gym, jacked dudes that look like they could eat you for breakfast (only to find out they're some of the friendliest people there), and of course, not having a clue where to start or what to do. In this episode it, I give you some tips to combat gym anxiety and go over proper gym etiquette s...

In this episode, my friend and fellow coach Nick Anderson and I talk about what it means to "Embrace the Suck" on your fitness journey and how sometimes the moments where you feel you're making the least progress is where you're making the best progress. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did and please check him out on the following platforms: https://nickandersonfitness.com https://...