The Elise Tzurkov Podcast

I fully appreciate the need to be reminded rather than told – I am in the same boat as you are!  I am not going to tell you that you need to lift heavy shit because by now you have already heard such messages over and over and you have done your homework, so you know what you should be doing.  But maybe you are like me and you need to be reminded?   You might need to be reminded of the fact that t...

In this episode I explain the difference between calories and macros and how they work in order to lose weight, maintain weight or gain weight (add muscle) intentionally.  I explainthe difference between the two and how they impact your physique.  Spoiler alert – if you care about your health,physique, longevity, and vitality then you are going to have to get strategic with your diet.  I also shar...

I truly want to help women in perimenopause and menopausethrive and that takes knowledge, certification, personal interest and clinical experience.  At this stage of life thereare often so many changes – your identity, your lifestyle, your microbiome etc.  You probably feel that the changes that havehappened to your body have done so overnight, but that is not true.  It has been happening over tim...

Starting something new is hard.  Getting enough reps under your belt to make it part of your life takes time.  When you are working on a new goal - weight loss, muscle building, a bodycomposition change etc., you’re gonna wanna quit.  It is okay; it is normal and if you listen up I can help you so when that day (or those days) come and you wanna quit, you have the tools you need to power through a...

When you think of diet, you often think of food, but your diet is MORE than just what you put in your mouth.  It is the environment in which you are eating in, the environment in which you are living in, breathing, sleeping.  It is who you spend the most time with.  It is the messaging that you consume onInstagram, Facebook and TikTok.  It is what you are listening to on your morning commute. It c...

Jen Kirsch is an online certified personal trainer and nutrition coach with nearly 3 decades of experience in the fitness industry.  As a 54 year old woman she has direct experience with the changes our bodies go through in perimenopause andthe need to fuel our bodies and our minds.  Join me in this amazing episode where we have a candidconversation about exercise, macros with a focus on protein,...

What does restriction actually mean?  What most people say is restrictive is actually probably normal.  By redefining restriction, it is going to make your life a lot easier.  Redefining restrictive is what it takes to change your body.  Listen up and let me explain! Click below for a great FREEBIE  on how to lose that extra belly weight: (MenoBelly Freebie) https://functionallyfitwithelise.ck.pag...

When you are in perimenopause and menopause there is a lotof shifting that is happening – lifestyle, identity, needs and wants as a woman, wife, partner, friendships etc.  This shit is getting real and we have to start to change our mindset so we can change our beliefs.  The mind is so powerful.  What you believe to be true, will be true - if you allow it!  So now is the time to think, “What do yo...

HRT in perimenopause and menopause is confusing and can feel scary, but I’ve got your back! Esther is an Integrative Dietician (a traditionally trained dietician who is also trained in Functional Medicine).  She educates women so when they visit their provider, they can ask for what they need and actually get it.  In this informative episode, Esther shares some of her own experience with HRT, touc...

The difference between those who keep going and those whoquit is the redefining of hard.  Don’t get me wrong, I know that making changes is hard.  There is a lot of information out there so it is as confusing as fuck, and you are likely leaning on false evidence that “it’s not going to work” because you are used to tapping out when it gets hard.  BUT what if you stop tapping out and just keep goin...

Are you one of those women who thinks you have done everything and yet nothing is working?  Let me tellyou a little secret; the reason that you are likely failing is that you are repeatedly stopping.  When there are road blocks and life gets busy, it is easy to quit.  Showing up is the most important part, because to STOP STOPPING is going to get you to your goals faster than stopping and starting...

I am sure it feels extremely overwhelming as we are seeing protein added in everything, but how much protein do you really need?  Let’s not complicate things and let me make it as simple as possible.  We are all coming from a different place so listen up and I will support you with some guidelines that will work best for you, not only from the amount of protein that you need but also how to reach...

I know that a lot of you out there are trying to out-exerciseyour diet. I get it because I used to do it for years!  Chances are you are eating like an asshole and lying to yourself.  Stay with me.  I am not here to judge you; I am here to help you.  Women often come to me saying “nothing works”, but it often means that “nothing that I am doing is working at the pace that I want it to work at.”  ...

Do you want to be right or do you want results? Women often give up on their weight loss, muscle building, and body composition goals because they think that they are a "special snowflake" and that the laws of energy do not apply to them. You are NOT a special snowflake! You CAN get results, but you need to get out of your head. Listen up! Click below for a great FREEBIE  on how to lose...

Are we overcomplicating coffee in the morning?  Yes!  Do we need to?  No!  If you want to understand whether this is actually a problem to solve, listen up! Click below for a great FREEBIE  on how to lose that extra belly weight: (MenoBelly Freebie) https://functionallyfitwithelise.ck.page/menobelly-blaster Click below for a MACRO GUIDE FREEBIE - a guide to understanding, setting, and tracking mac...

It's time to say goodbye to the OLD you to make room for the NEW you. Let me help make it easier to part ways. Click below for a great FREEBIE on how to lose that extra belly weight: MenoBelly Freebie ⁠https://⁠⁠functionallyfitwithelise.ck.page/menobelly-blaster⁠ Click below for a MACRO GUIDE FREEBIE - a guide to understanding, setting, and tracking macros ⁠https://functionallyfitwithelise.kit.com...

Ever wonder WHY you feel a certain way during your period? More cravings? Less energy? Join my FIRST guest Cycle Syncing & FFWE Coach Kristine Peacock as we dig into the female cycle and lunar cycle for ladies no longer menstrating. Click below for a great FREEBIE on how to lose that extra belly weight: MenoBelly Freebie ⁠https://⁠⁠functionallyfitwithelise.ck.page/menobelly-blaster⁠ Click belo...

Are you dating your goals? In perimenopause, you have to marry them. Marry your goals and it will be easier, I promise! Click below for a great FREEBIE on how to lose that extra belly weight: (MenoBelly Freebie) https:// functionallyfitwithelise.ck.page/menobelly-blaster Click below for a MACRO GUIDE FREEBIE - a guide to understanding, setting, and tracking macros https://functionallyfitwithelise....

Starting a NEW habit or goal in perimenopause? You're gonna need to suck at it first. Pay down your beginner tax and you'll reach your goal faster. Visit www.functionallyfitwithelise.com to grab some freebies and learn more about how we can help you lose weight and feel like YOU again in perimenopause and menopause.

Flat tire? Do you slash the other 3? Likely NOT...! So why when it comes to your goals to you just give up and say FUCK IT? It's not an option...not anymore. Listen up!

In this episode, I'm gonna shine a mirror at ya and show you the real real. Everything thing you do (and don't do), counts. Let's ruffle feathers together and learn more.

Do you set goals and then NOT follow through for more than a month? I've got you- in this episode I help break your goals down so you can not only achieve them but maintain them as well.

Do you REALLY know what discomfort feels like? It's likely the reason you're NOT seeing results in perimenopause and menopause. Learning to be uncomfortable in a skill that needs to be practiced!

Does alcohol affect you differently in perimenopause? Should you quit drinking altogether? Or is just about balance? Let's find out...!

Everything is going well and then...the HOLIDAYS arrive. Guess what? There's a LOT you can control! Grab a coffee and let's get into it!