The FitSister Podcast

Before I started really listening to my sister (which took a while), I assumed that a client who saw real change was a person who could count calories, had all the time in the world to go to the gym, and had iron-clad willpower. As it turns out, none of those qualities are actually the traits of a person who experiences meaningful change when it comes to health and fitness. In this episode Moo tak...

Hello listeners! In this episode Moo and I start with a conversation about what I should make for dinner tonight and the rest of my life. Do you suffer from dinner-decision exhaustion? Because I do. Moo has some good advice for me in the world of meal planning, recipes and how to keep meals fresh and exciting. We then move on to a listener question about sourdough bread. And man, do I love sourdou...

Hey hey listeners! We’re back. In this episode I tell Moo my tales of trying out a fancy gym. We discuss gym culture and finding a gym that aligns with our values. Then we move on to a listener question that asks about this whole protein intake situation. Basically, if you are over 40, you have probably heard that you need an insane amount of protein. No number is high enough. Think you’re hitting...

I have a problem. Do I like broadcasting my problem all over the internet and podcasting airspace? No, not particularly. But the premise of this entire project is that Moo and I talk through real problems that real people have. And so, dear listener, I confess my issue and you get to listen in on the advice and solutions. In this episode I ask Moo a question that I sincerely need her help with. An...

Hey listeners. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been online bathing suit shopping since mid-January. Bathing suit shopping always conjures up some feelings for my 40-something self and I had to bring those feelings to my Fit Sister. We end up exploring themes of self-perception, body image, and the complexities of choosing swimwear as we navigate aging and societal expectations. This conversation...

Do you have a 24 to 48-hour window of time in a 28-day cycle where you not only feel angry at everyone for no reason, but you also feel as if the only thing that will keep you at a non-violent level of equilibrium is some sort of sodium bomb or salty carb experience? If you know what I am talking about, go ahead and hit play because we got you. I straight up ask Moo if I should just order the Thai...

Friends. Right now, as I write this (and as I record this) it is laughable to believe I could or would have any consistent routine considering that every time I try to make a plan, something bananas happens. This week it was (ready?): stomach flu for kid A, I say up all night furiously washing sheets, towels and blankets all while trying to help kid A (little sips of water, buddy!), we attempt to...

We begin with my sorry tale of the February Blues. Moo and I chat about the challenges of maintaining motivation and movement during seasonal slumps, the importance of finding balance in routines, and the need to redefine self-care and happiness. Then we get into a conversation about what strength training is and is not. Specifically, we discuss the role of Pilates in fitness. There is a lot to sa...

Guys, I recently made the decision to join Planet Fitness and in this episode we discuss my experiences with the gym so far. We explore the challenges of transitioning from home workouts to a gym environment, the importance of understanding different workout types, and the balance between strength training and cardio. Our conversation also touches on effective leg workouts and the significance of...

Welcome to episode 21! We get right into it today as I dive into the complexities of being a woman over 40 and discuss the dual messages surrounding fitness and personal growth. We explore the concept of a midlife crisis (guys, it’s a little bit of a crisis), but we also agree that it is an opportunity for evolution and growth. Moo of course emphasizes the importance of healing relationships with...

I fall apart on the weekends-- this is a known fact. Lots of coffee all morning long, pizza and late night snacking. Moo offers me some guidance on establishing healthy anchors to help me navigate my weekends more mindfully. Then we move on to talk about how to go to the gym for the first time (or maybe the first time since you turned 40); not surprisingly it turns into a conversation about the im...

For those of us in the midwest, we are officially in the dead of winter. I talk to Moo about how I am moving less and giving up the goal of 10,000 steps. I also talk her through some other health trends that (I think) are not worth my time. We then move on to a listener question about how to recover from being sore, especially when you’re feeling more and more like an old person after a workout. W...

This might be the first time IN MY LIFE I have deeply reflected on changes I want to make in my life and then put that change into action. No one is more shocked than me. I tell Moo all about it and she shares her new year's goals and progress with me. Then we dive into a listener's question on what happens if we cut back on cardio-- does that mean that we’ll be “out of shape”? We end the...

This episode is part two of our in-person conversation about what the new year means for us. We begin with our resolutions and then discuss our “fun follows” for 2025. Social media is blocking us from accomplishing A LOT of our goals, but there are some awesome people out there that make us smile AND give us reliable information.  Thank you for listening! If you enjoy our podcast, please share it...

We’re back! And we are recording together, on the same couch! This is a FitSister first! Moo is in town and with the new year here, we have a lot to discuss. First, we start with a Cookie Lady recap. Then Moo and I share our “ins and outs” of 2025. Guys, we go deep! Moo cries and I get a little choked up at the end. I personally love a “new year, who am I?” discussion. January is a perfect time to...

Well guys, it finally happened. Moo yells at me on the podcast. But I do get a little clap back moment in the end. Long story short, I overate on spring rolls--they were delicious, by the way. But Moo will not allow me to feel as if I was the victim of the situation, despite the fact that I felt powerless in the face of the spring rolls! Then, we get into a listener question about alcohol. We know...

We start off this week’s conversation with a discussion on the recent popularity of jump training for women over 40. Moo explains that this is yet again an example of asking the right questions instead of adopting the latest fad. Jump training may NOT be it for those ladies out there who have had kids, and that’s okay! Then I talk to Moo about how I can’t seem to stay on the health wagon in the mo...

It is OFFICIALLY the holiday season. In this episode I talk to Moo about some real strategies for staying healthy (healthy-ish, let’s be real) during the holidays. Honestly, no one is here to tell you not to eat the cookies. (I would never make a podcast that told people not to eat the cookies). However, as Moo explains, that doesn’t mean we make choices that we eventually regret. There is a lot o...

The New York Times recently published an article about the complicated reasons why women  workout less than men. If you are a woman, you could have written this article yourself because you already know all of the reasons. But the article made both of us feel like we are not the only ones pushing against an unnamed force. Moo and I share the details of the article and discuss the frustrating reali...

Moo is literally “shook” when I tell how I have (temporarily) ended my late-night snacking habit. (And let’s be real people, it was never really “snacking,” it was dessert. Or desserts-- plural). Then we take a listener question on bread-- multigrain? sourdough? whole wheat? To absolutely no one’s surprise,  I confess I love white bread with butter. Moo, being the nutrition coach she is, explains...

In this episode Moo and I first discuss an important update to my at home workout routine and the role of high intensity interval training/raising your heart rate during a workout/sprint interval training. (There are some people out there who probably disagree with my use of forward slashes in that previous sentence, but I stand by it. Also, that’s part of the conversation! Are these the same or d...

This week Moo and I talk about the latest messages from social media surrounding women's health and fitness. First, we unpack the hilarious reel from bigtimeadulting. From Pink to Good Morning America, it felt like everyone saw Caitlin Murray’s satire of all of the messages women receive about what they should and should not be doing. Then we talk about the advice of just ignoring all of the advic...

I’m not sure about you, but in my life pizza is everywhere. And, let’s be honest, it can be a perfect little satisfying meal. (Also, if you have an airfryer, it is delicious and crunchy even when reheated!) But I am consuming too much pizza and I ask Moo for help. Then, Moo talks about how to make healthier food choices when dining out and I reflect on the fact that I haven’t dined out since 2009....

On this episode we discuss my birthday. You know I love to indulge, but is indulging a form of self care or is it self sabotage? I tell Moo everything I plan to eat on my birthday and we also talk about how “celebrating” doesn’t have to mean indulging. (That sentence makes me feel so old! But also wise! But also boring!) Then we talk about strength training for beginners. Moo’s takes us through si...

First I talk to Moo about what happens when I lose my momentum and find myself falling back into old patterns of indulgence after a few days of weird schedules and not being able to workout. When I lose the routine I have a hard time with motivation and self-control. Then we answer a listener question about using food as a reward. Finally, we talk through a listener question about losing motivatio...