The Funsized Podcast

Continuing on with the series... Kier & Jess are talking about how to get that Dorito body, that snatched waist, that "I'm a badass b*tch" vibe... aka developing a strong and sexy back! Strengthening your back can have many advantages from creating that hourglass shape to improving posture to preventing back pain and so much more.  We're breaking it all down so that you can build it on up...

...It's not what you think! Listen to the episode to get the full scoop! Links👇🏼 Follow me on instagram: @funsized.life_ Funsized Fitness App: www.funsized.life/app How to navigate the new in-app meal tracker: youtu.be/9DQX-ssQQ48

Want to know the key to having nice arms? .... having well-rounded shoulders! The delts (aka shoulders), for many, can be a stubborn muscle to activate and to develop but luckily, as petite women, we have some advantages! Talk about #shortgirlperks ! We’re here to help you build a solid foundation for strong shoulders with a better understanding of shoulder anatomy and our favorite exercises for g...

It's almost 2023, do you have a plan for your nutrition yet?  Tune in to learn how me and my petite clients are crushing goals and taking names this new year! Previous Episodes Mentioned: 102. 5 planning tips to meet your macros 98. My top 10 go-to quick & easy recipes 96. Food scale tiny tips & tricks 91. Why eating too little could be stalling your progress 87. How to calculate your...

“ The petite section is our main collection ” After a post about leaving her job that went viral on LinkedIn, Laura went all in to fill in a gap within the fashion industry: the lack of options for petite 30-something year olds.  Having no experience at all, this ambitious petite took a huge leap of faith and now, 18 months later and 5 collections in, she's found her stride and is helping sma...

Now that we've given you the breakdown on core musculature, it's time to build them up with the best exercises for a strong & sexy midsection!  In this episode, we're talking about our favorite core and abdominal exercises but we know a lot of you are visual learners so here are some great YouTube videos with the best cues for performing each exercise correctly: Abdominal Bracing - minute...

Did you know building a strong core is about more than just well-sculpted abs?⁣⁣ There's a whole lot more going on between your diaphragm and your pelvic floor that deserves more than just surface-level credit. In this episode, we're breaking it all down so that you can build it up!  Links Kier’s Instagram: @funsized.life_ Jess’s Instagram: @fitness_funsized Funsized Fitness Monthly Workout S...

Hey shortie! Step up your nutrition game with these petite hacks! Want a pdf copy of this episode? Grab the FREE Petite Cheat-Sheet: funsized.life/petitehacks Episodes Mentioned: 100. Why Petites Need a Unique Nutrition & Fitness Approach 87. How to Calculate Your Macros [Petite Edition] 78. Why The Numbers Matter More For Petite Women Who Want to Shed Body Fat Links👇🏼 VIP Coaching: funsized...

Let me guess... You feel like you  totally over-do it during the holidays every. damn. year . You're afraid of all your hard work being erased over these next few weeks filled with party after party after party... You  want to enjoy stuffing, mashed potatoes - and don't forget the pumpkin pie!  -  but you feel like you need a strategy to avoid...

Wanna learn how to build a well-rounded booty?! Coach Kier & Jess discuss their favorite exercises for developing and strengthening the glutes.  What other muscle groups do you want us to discuss? Message us on the gram👇🏼 Kier:   @funsized.life_ Jess: @fitness_funsized Wanna train with us? Find our Funsized Fitness Monthly Workout Subscription here: www.funsized.life/app

Woke up feeling under the weather? Wondering if you should still workout? ...Is it okay to eat that grilled cheese & tomato soup? In this solo episode, I talk about my 3 pro tips for eating & exercising when you're sick. Got Questions? DM me on Instagram @funsized.life_ Need healthy snacks? Find some in my FREE Funsized Recipe Library: www.funsized.life/recipes

Some of us have curves, some of us have muscles, some of us have a thigh gap... But there's if there's ONE thing we all have in common it's that we all have feelings . In this episode, Kier & Jess talk about their own experiences with both fit- and fat- shaming and how they are both as hurtful.  Links👇🏼 Kier’s Instagram: @funsized.nutrition —> Now @funsized.life_ Jess’s Instagram: @f...

“ Exclusion is so last season ” Britney Wittes started modeling and acting at 10 years old. As she got older (but not taller), she started to notice the amount of jobs she was offered was slowly diminishing — simply because she didn't meet the 5'7" height requirement for most of the modeling opportunities. Now, she stands proud at 5'3" and is making big waves in the modeling and fashion industry!...

After watching a documentary on the food industry, Jessica Uthie (5'0"), did what most people do; she went plant-based - specifically ovo-vegetarian.  For 7 years, she gracefully lived that way of life that met her beliefs and needs while absolutely crushing her bodybuilding competitions. But such is life, things eventually changed. Then changed again. And now, she happily lives in that grey...

Being petite, it’s extremely hard to find nice clothing that fits our body shape. After pregnancy, Stephanie Green (5'0")  had to buy the next sizes up in tights and tops. With that came extra unwanted hem lengths. This prompted a search for petite Activewear but unfortunately, she found zip - zero - zilch! In efforts to solve her own short girl struggle, this petite queen went above and beyo...

Many people get into bodybuilding because they are in awe the end result.  They see the chiseled muscles, the sparkly suits, and the trophies. But what they don’t see is what’s happening beneath the surface or what happens after the competition is over. And unfortunately, in most cases, athletes don't see the truth until removed from the sport. That's how it was for both Kierstin (former biki...

What it’s like to be recovered from HA... Two words: I’m FREEEEEE!!! My Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery journey has rocked my world and I never want to forget the lessons I've learned. That's why I'm celebrating my 3 year anniversary with a podcast to explain what it is, why it happened to me, how I recovered, and what I'm up to now. PSA: After years of wondering what was wrong with me and countl...

With grocery prices being up an average of 12% from just last year, even just a little savings offour food budget can go a long way! Here are 10 easy ways you can spend less at the grocery store! Links👇🏼 🥑FREE Funsized Recipe Library: www.funsized.life/recipes My favorite cash back app, FETCH: Sign up w/ code HRQDT & get 2,000 pts https://fetchrewards.onelink.me/vvv3/referraltext?code=HRQDT...

Is it possible become obsessive with counting macros? Absolutely. Anything in this world can be used and abused to extreme measures. But only if we let them have power over us.   On this episode, Kier and Jess share their past experiences with macros, why they started counting, and how macros led them to the balanced, mindful, fearless, and healthy eating patterns they have today.  Links...

Record breaking temperatures got you feeling resistance to cooking and/or losing your appetite?? Girl, I feel it too.  Here are some easy [healthy] meals and snacks that don’t require much cooking that are still nutritious and will help you make progress on your fitness goals! You can find the recipes mentioned in this episode inside my FREE Funsized Recipe Library: www.funsized.life/rec...

Meet Jessica, your new (and first ever) Funsized Associate Coach!  Tune into the episode to learn more about Jess, her new role at Funsized, and what you can expect from us — 2 spicy athletic petites — moving forward! Links👇🏼 Previous Episodes with Jess... Episode 18 - where we literally spoke to each other for the first time and instantly vibed Episode 49 - Jess reflects on pregnancy, movi...

Before working with me, Katie (5’1”), worked out regularly at Orange Theory and other group fitness classes but just had a hard time seeing results but knew nutrition was the missing link to her success. With my help, she’s gone from a HIIT class junkie to a total buff babe slaying the weights with absolutely no additional cardio (other than walking.) She’s also gone from a size 4 to a size 0 and...

"Clothes won't change the world, the petite women who wear them will" - Sara Ponce, 4'11", Founder and CEO of Pretty & Petite Online Clothing Store Sara's frustration over the lack of *trendy* clothes for petite women led to a grand idea; creating her own brand with clothes that are fun & trendy and allow short women to express themselves through fashion. Three years later, her brand is sl...

Nobody should to be married to counting macros for the rest of their lives. Instead, it's a tool to be used to bring awareness about food and how it affects your body on a scientific level.  So once you reach a point where counting macros has served it's purpose and you're pretty dang confident in your ability to choose appropriate foods... What's next? Answer: it's time to take the "training...

Did you know that 90% of women experience period pains? That’s over 1,000,000,000+ hours of lost productivity and enjoyment of our lives. Yet, the current solutions are primarily hormonal birth control pills (nearly 58% are prescribed to manage menstrual symptoms) or painkillers, both have awful long- term effects on our health. On a mission to reduce/alleviate my most troublesome PMS symptoms, I...