The Get Your Goal Podcast: Your Goal, Your Way, by Being More You

Having trouble taking RESPONSIBILITY for your health and fitness? Yeah, you’re not alone. It’s surprisingly easy to blame your life circumstances (your job, your free time, your parents, etc.) for where you are. But you know what can make THE difference between getting results and staying stuck? Taking responsibility. Today on the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re exploring  🤩 WHY it’s difficult to...

Of course you want to speak nicely to yourself, we all do! But… how, exactly, should you go about that? My friends, I’ve got the scoop, and an inside view of MY process of practicing positive SELF-TALK. It’s simple! But it’s not always easy. Join me in this week’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast for a day-in-the-life, behind-the-scenes look at how I manage one of the negative thoughts that...

You’re struggling, and your mind is going around and around at a million miles an hour. Wanna know how to get it to stop? By asking yourself a question (kinda like I just did there in the opening paragraph… pretty cool, huh?) But not just any ol’ question! Nope. I’ve got the three BEST QUESTIONS to ask yourself when you’re struggling that will help your brain calm the heck down and get back to the...

*Of course* you want to work on SELF LOVE and GRATITUDE, who wouldn’t? But, there’s a bit of a sticking point, isn’t there, when it comes down to the actual LOVING and feeling GRATEFUL. On today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re exploring the gap between traditional methods of increasing your self love and gratitude - such as affirmations or positivity - and the reality of how you th...

Wanna know a SECRET? I don’t like using that word in the title of my podcasts! But in this particular instance, it’s totally apropos. There’s a secret to making things (like your fitness goals) happen, and it’s this: You have to give yourself PERMISSION. And, yes, I know that sounds a little silly, but here on the Fitness Matters podcast, we dive in deep on even the silliest topics. Especially whe...

Think you know the difference between FACTS and OPINIONS? Of course you do! So why does this one matter? Because there’s a whole ‘nother layer to it, of course! And that makes this a fitness matter that matters to you. The *fact* is 😉, when it comes to the things we say TO and ABOUT ourselves, we can’t always tell what’s a fact and what’s an opinion. So, let’s dive in!  Today, I’m sharing 👍 How...

Thank you for clicking on this one, because I know the title doesn’t really say a lot. But, trust me, this is a Fitness Matter that matters to YOU if you want to accomplish your GOAL. Today, we’re chatting about the LANGUAGE you use to think and talk about your GOAL, because using imprecise wording could be THE thing that’s holding you back. Join me for this conversation and find out: ⚡️ The diff...

Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could just get what we want without facing OBSTACLES? Yes. But here in the real world…Super quick warning: There are SWEAR WORDS in this episode! I know. It’s weird. And now you’ve been warned. It is very nearly a guarantee that as soon as you set a GOAL, you will face OBSTACLES. And what you do next determines your ultimate success. So, of course I have some practical...

Here we go with Part TWO of the Making Successful Resolutions series (that only has two parts, LOL)! Okay. You wrote out your awesome and amazing list of this (now past) years’ accomplishments and you are ready to rock ‘n roll with making your 2020 RESOLUTIONS, right? Great! Here’s what you need to do next:  ✨PICK SOMETHING✨ It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? Well, if it was simple, it wouldn’t be...

It’s about that time of year when everybody and their mother is trying to talk to you about making RESOLUTIONS. So, here we go! 😄 I have something so important to tell you about making resolutions that I’m turning this into a two-part podcast. And thank goodness for that, because this first part took almost an hour! And it’s the part that most people skip! My friend, the first part of the secret...

It’s a question I get asked almost daily: “Am I doing ENOUGH?” And the answer is never as simple as that question seems. No matter your goal - losing weight, running farther, lifting heavier, etc - there’s always a thought in our minds that maybe we’re not doing enough. And you might not be (according to your brain)! Today on the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re delving into  Why this question is ac...

Today, December 15th, is the second anniversary of my sister’s death. Over the past two years, I’ve had an up close and personal experience of just how much GRIEF matters to your fitness. So let’s talk about it. My friend, this episode of The Fitness Matters Podcast has more warnings than any other I’ve recorded: Even though I hope this conversation is helpful for you, I am NOT a grief counselor,...

You have a big goal, but you’re afraid of doing the “wrong” things. My friend, today on the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re talking about how MAKING MISTAKES truly matters. Or doesn’t matter. Depending on how you look at it. 😅 This episode is part rant, part wildly unconventional fitness advice and ALL good for you. Ready to Get Your Goal? Here are the next steps: Watch the Daily 3™ Journaling Mas...

Let's talk about changing Your MIND, because my friends, this MATTERS. Are you feeling stuck? Like you can't choose between two different goals? On this week's episode, we're exploring HOW and WHY you might change your mind, and I've got some practical advice from my own journey of changing my mind (and my mindset!) about this podcast. Ready to Get Your Goal? Here are the...

This one’s PERSONAL. We’re going for an hour-long walk and run and talking about WEIGHT LOSS during menopause or perimenopause - specifically, how *I* lost about seven pounds over the last two months. And lemme tell you something, it wasn’t easy! But also? It wasn’t too hard. My friend, losing weight at any age is something that *you* can do, too (if you want to). Today’s episode features interval...

OMG, we did it! We made it to Part FIVE of the Weight Loss series and it’s time to WALK and TALK about getting to your GOAL WEIGHT and staying there forever! Sounds simple, right? It absolutely is. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy. 😅 Once you reach your goal weight, you are DONE but you’re definitely not FINISHED. There’s still work to do, and most of it is on your mindset. Join me in...

Feeling stuck in the middle of your WEIGHT LOSS journey? Let's talk about it! And while we talk, let's go for a terrific walk and run with one minute intervals. Lots of things can happen in the middle of losing weight that can feel frustrating:  Your weight loss slows down You hit a plateau You gain and lose the same few pounds You start to feel unmotivated So what should you do about it...

Are you ready for it? Because this week we're diving DEEP and getting into the mindset issues that can block your weight loss success. It's a tough topic, but you are definitely tougher! And while we're chatting, Let's RUN (and walk)! I've got the handy-dandy Gymboss set for one minute intervals that you can use in any manner that suits you best. There are lots of differen...

On today's all-new, hour-long episode of the Let's RUN podcast, we're covering everything (and I do mean *everything*) you need to know about WEIGHT LOSS - how it works, why it works and what you need to do to make it happen. And while we're talking, let's go for a nice, long WALK! We're starting the conversation with some facts about BIOLOGY and how it affects your a...

Let's talk about WEIGHT LOSS! This episode is Part ONE of a 5-part series, where we're covering everything from how to start losing weight, dealing with mindset issues, overcoming the dreaded plateau, and how to maintain your weight forever. Today, we're chatting about MY WEIGHT LOSS STORY, from my childhood influences through teenage struggles and young motherhood, until I finally...

Let's go for a WALK (or RUN) and talk about how to LOSE BELLY FAT. The truth is, there's a LOT that's going on with abdominal fat, and there's not one simple answer that will work for everybody.  While we're walking at a comfortable pace, we'll cover 👉 What is belly fat and what WON'T work to reduce it (you might be surprised to hear some of these!) 👉 What CAUS...