The FitSister Podcast

Friends. Family. Distinguished listeners. I did it. I solved the dinner dilemma. I truly would never intend to oversell a podcast episode and I am morally against using clickbait to gain followers. But I did it. This is not a brag; it’s just the truth. In this episode I tell Moo about my new strategy, which I am calling the Repeat Meal Schedule. And, in typical Nat fashion, this episode is not jus...

Welcome to The FitSister Podcast , the show where women in midlife come together to navigate the ups and downs of health, fitness, and identity. If you're in your 40s and feeling the shift in your body, mind, or soul, you're not alone. Whether you're wondering how to stay fit in an aging body, how to eat healthy when you have no time, how to redefine who you are as your roles change, o...

Hey hey! Welcome back to The FitSister Podcast, people! In this episode Moo and I explore the theme of having fun in your 40s, which already sounds like an oxymoron. (I can see my teenager rolling his eyes already. I’m fun, right? Right?! ) Let’s just say, having fun is more complicated than it used to be. We talk about the importance of non-performative activities, setting personal goals for joy,...

Guys, we’re pivoting. We’re adapting. We are rethinking, retooling and broadening our scope. In this episode we discuss a new direction for the FitSister Podcast. Thanks for being with us on this fun and crazy journey of making a podcast. We hope you’ll stick around to see what we’re up to next.

Listeners, you are in for a treat. In episode 51, Moo hosts her first guest and guess what, it’s another sister. Haley might be our little sister, but she is definitely the wisest sibling in the family. Haley is a licensed therapist and after a career in school social work, she started working in private practice. In this episode Moo and Haley delve into the pervasive issue of negative self-talk....

On this fiftieth episode of The FitSister podcast, I share my frustrations and questions about the current strength training messaging that is targeted at women over 40. Beginning a serious, effective strength training regime at middle age is serious business, and I might not be all that interested. Moo weighs in on my annoyances and offers some sound advice. Then, we chat about snacks-- one of my...

Hey there listeners, Nat here reporting from the front lines of trying to workout while also working a job and being a mom. Just like you, I’ve had some wins and losses. My 5:30 AM workout routine is working (currently), major win! But in other news, I pulled a calf muscle going down stairs, major loss. Moo and I discuss this over-40 trend of seeing success and then being sidelined as a result of...

As a teacher who is about to start school, I am at peak delusion as to what I am capable of this year and how my in-school habits will turn out. There’s nothing like the optimism of late August right before the reality of September sets in. But Moo is here to guide me through what to do when my plans fail. It won’t even be a fail! It will be information followed by an adjustment. Moo takes me thro...

In this Summer Series episode, Moo and I set resolutions for the new school year. We discuss our individual goals related to fitness, nutrition, and mindset, emphasizing the significance of morning routines, simplifying family meals, and overcoming negative self-talk. Our conversation highlights the challenges and strategies involved in making meaningful changes that will ultimately result in a mo...

Moo has been in Michigan for the week and after working out with me in my garage, we had some thoughts (and an idea) on in-home workouts. In this episode, we debrief on the pros of the in-home workout and Moo offers guidance on basic movements for a person who wants to try strength training in the privacy of their own home. Also, we talk about how a lot of us have a random assortment of workout eq...

Moo and I sit down and talk on our last night of vacation. Our week up north was full of activity and ice cream, so we discuss how it all went. Observing strangers helped me redefine my why and Moo and a few other family members took on a huge physical challenge while we were up north. I sincerely hope this episode inspires you to reflect and reset as we turn the corner into August! Thanks for lis...

Greetings listeners! In this Summer Series episode, we explore common food items and habits that people often question regarding their impact on diet. We finally discuss my love for half-and-half in coffee, the nutritional value (or total lack of nutritional value) of cereal, the impact of beverages on calorie intake, and if there is such a thing as too much ice cream in summer time. Overall, we k...

Our summer series continues and this week we tackle various health hacks that are often overhyped or misunderstood. Moo and I delve into the misconceptions surrounding cortisol, vitamin D, and weighted vests. But hold up, just because something “isn’t worth the hype” doesn’t mean we totally dismiss it. I am sure that sounds confusing, but these issues are always more complex than what we see on so...

In this summer series episode, Moo tackles the question of vacation. I am going to the ocean and fully plan on indulging in lobster rolls and frozen custard. Can I enjoy all the east coast has to offer but not feel like a total failure once I get home? Moo and I discuss a five-step vacation plan designed to help me and our listeners enjoy our vacations without guilt while maintaining a healthy lif...

This week on our third episode of the summer series, we tackle family nutrition. Whose job is it to make your family healthy? Is it only one person's job? That person, mom or dad, is probably feeling a lot of stress. So much stress they’ve even had a meltdown when someone at the table announced they could not eat their dinner because there was a light dusting of parmesan cheese on it. Just me?...

Welcome to the second episode in our summer series. Today we are tackling dressings and sauces. Moo and I begin with a conversation on seed oils and then we move into how to make your dressings and sauces healthier if you want to! Or, if you want to eat your seed oil dressings, that’s cool too! But let’s get the right information and make the decision that’s best for us! That’s the FitSister way!

Welcome to our first episode in what we are calling “the summer series.” On each episode we are covering a single topic and today, we are revisiting pasta salad. Moo reports out on an NYT pasta salad recipe she piloted this week, Nat feels the need to defend the use of the noodle (and not some chickpea-replacement), and we end up connecting all of this to a William Wordsworth poem in the end. Let...

We begin episode 38 with yet another involving me, the donut, overeating chips (Patio Chips specifically) even though I am actually eating more vegetables. So while I am improving on one goal, I am still giving in to major chip cravings. Have no fear, the Fit Sister is here to help. Then, Moo gives us her very strong opinion on a recent episode of Science Versus. Finally, we end with a rousing deb...

Listeners! Welcome to Episode 37. First and foremost, we check in regarding my vegetable goals and there are indeed some wins and losses. Let’s be real, this isn’t easy. Then we transition into a conversation about Gabby Reece and her recent interview on the podcast Ageist . As a 55 year old woman, Reece’s interview got us thinking about the importance of authenticity as we age. That’s kind of tri...

What do I mean by normal person? Well, unlike my sister, I need some help with the whole foods. More specifically, I have recently realized I need more fruits and veggies in my daily life. In this episode, Moo and I talk about real roadblocks to eating more vegetables (all that chopping!) and real solutions to embracing healthy, whole food eating habits. Also are carrots and mangoes “full of sugar...

Are you working late, attending events for work and school and looking at a totally booked Google calendar? Are you finding it impossible to manage all the Sign Up Genius emails and figure out what to make for dinner? Does the idea of eating healthy and building in time for fitness sound totally insane to you right now? Then this episode is for you. It is May, people. This is not a drill. Your car...

What is up, fit sisters! Welcome to episode 34. On today’s episode we discuss Moo’s introverted approach to her birthday. Currently, she has shut down all of her friends’ attempts to celebrate her b-day. We unpack the philosophical implications of aging and how odd it can feel to “celebrate ourselves.” Then we discuss a recent NYT article about the “keys to longevity.” Wait, do we want longevity?...

Welcome back, listeners! We begin today’s episode with a Nat-life-update. In our last episode I talked about changing my fitness routine to focus more on daily movement and short weight-lifting sessions instead of a dedicated “workout. ” In this episode I tell Moo how it's all going. Then, we move to a listener email about GLP-1s. First, I discuss how I love food, how I have always loved food...

Welcome to this special episode of The FitSister Podcast! Moo was in for the weekend so did all the things a podcasting sister duo could do together. 1. Coffee. 2. Blow outs. 3. Make-up. 4. A recording session in an official podcasting studio. JOIN US for our first in-studio recording. We debrief on our make-up sessions (I tried fake lashes for the first time) and then we dive into a question that...

We begin this week’s episode with a tale from Planet Fitness. A man spoke to me at the gym (!), and I had to tell Moo all about my first interaction with a real-life gym bro. Then, we discuss the ridiculous and the real in the ever-growing world that is now called “the menopause market.” Moo recently attended a women’s health summit in Miami and is armed and excited with some new information. And...