The TD Fitness Podcast

Small Strides? Or Major Setbacks? Small steps compound into huge gains. But, less healthy decisions, no matter how small, can also add up to major setbacks or stagnation. It’s important that we are aware and intentional because all of us get busy, and often, we don’t have or can’t set aside large chunks of time … The post The Compounding Interest of Small Strides first appeared on .

There is a lot of information out there on the “right amount” of physical activity… But the real answer is: it depends. Remember, this isn’t one-size fits all! Health and fitness are very personal and specific. So, I want to get a little more specific this week and talk about a few more stages in … The post Physical Activity for Kids, Pregnancy and Older Adults first appeared on .

There is a lot of information out there… …information that tells us that we should exercise, the types of exercise we should do, how often, who should exercise, when to exercise, how to do it, why… But what do I base my advice on as your TD Fitness Coach? What guidelines do I follow? It’s … The post Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults first appeared on .

I recently finished a book called Finish by Jon Acuff. Jon Acuff also wrote a book called Start, thinking that what prevented people from meeting their goals was an inability to start. But it turns out, people have no problem starting things, so he focused on the deeper things that prevent us from finishing. He … The post 4 Keys to Crossing the Finish Line with Your Goal first appeared on .

Here at TD Fitness, we talk a lot about what to do and what to avoid for better health and fitness. But what about when we don’t have many healthy choices or options? There are so many things that affect our health, our habits, our carefully laid plans, and even our best intentions. This could … The post A Perfectly UN-Healthy Week…And How to Handle It first appeared on .

Want to lose weight? Want to feel better? Need more rest? It all comes down to healthy habits. In this short episode, we are talking about taking action regularly and consistently. Especially if and when you are feeling overwhelmed with the “busy-ness” of life or if you struggle to stay motivated. I want to tell … The post How to Practice Healthy Habits Despite a Busy Lifestyle first appeared on .

I just completed a Half Ironman. The great thing about events like this, beyond the physical aspect of it, is that I always take away some great life lessons that can serve me beyond fitness events like a Half Ironman. The major lesson to take away from a grueling fitness event like this is that … The post Health, Fitness and Life Lessons from the Latest Half Ironman first appeared on .

How do you feel about fat? Fat is probably the most commonly misunderstood nutrient. As a nutrient, and as a concept in fitness, fat can be all too confusing. This confusion is also the reason the nutrient is so widely vilified. I want to demystify this often-vilified nutrient and dig deeper into some of its … The post Fat Facts and How to Lose Body Fat first appeared on .

Should weight loss be your goal? It’s the most popular health-related goal in America. But is it the right goal for you? When it comes to losing weight, there are a ton of ways to go about it. Some harder than others, some more expensive than others, and some that take much longer than others… … The post Is Weight Loss Really the Right Goal for You? first appeared on .

Staying busy? Traveling? Oftentimes, one of the attributes of busy people is that we travel a lot. I happen to be in the middle of traveling now! As someone who is constantly thinking about health and healthy living, I realize there are many things that are somewhat second nature to me when I prepare to … The post Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling first appeared on .

Many of you may know that I attended the University of Virginia. If you follow college basketball, you may also know that UVA won its first-ever NCAA Men’s College Basketball Championship recently. This was a historic win in many ways, especially since UVA Basketball was on the losing side of history a little over a … The post What UVA Basketball Can Teach Us About Healthy Living first appeared on...

Ever heard of the Keto Diet? Ever considered it? In our constant quest for seemingly simple, lower effort approaches to being healthy, we often have a tendency to jump on the diet bandwagon, particularly if it promises weight loss. So that’s why I’ve decided to dedicate this episode to the Keto Diet. We’re clearing up … The post TD Fitness Review – The Keto Diet first appeared on .

Do you hear that? Your body is trying to tell you something! Recently, I completed training to learn how to fly a different type of aircraft. I was reminded that if planes don’t fly, the chances of maintenance issues increase. Similarly, if a car doesn’t run, more maintenance issues can pop up. Unless we take … The post Episode 071: Your Body is Trying to Tell You Something…Are You Listening? firs...

Too busy to exercise? Who will take care of the kids? I’ve been there. We’ve all been there… As parents, it can be hard to get away and focus on ourselves. It can be so difficult to care for our own needs when we have another little human we need to take care of. One … The post Episode 070: 10 Ways for Parents to Find Time for Exercise first appeared on .

Looking for caffeine or energy? They are not the same thing. We tend to conflate two very different things. But, the truth is, we consume way too much added sugar, and one of the ways we consume this added sugar is through sugary liquids, including coffee. In fact, sometimes when we think we’re craving caffeine, … The post Episode 069: Caffeine or Energy…Which Are You Really Looking For? first app...

This is part 2 of a two-part mini-series on Momentum! In part 1, we talked about gaining and regaining your momentum. We were focused on keeping that momentum train moving. But, what happens if the train never gets out of the station? What do you do to get unstuck? Maybe this has happened to you. … The post Episode 068: Momentum, Part 2 – I’ve tried. No results. Now what? first appeared on .

Are you trying to get your mojo back? This episode is all about momentum! The concept of momentum is an incredibly important one. It is so important, in fact, that tons of books have been written on the subject. The literature covers everything from how we can gain our momentum to how we can regain … The post Episode 067: Momentum Part 1 – How to Get Your Mojo Back first appeared on .

You are NOT what you eat. We know that it takes more than just good intentions to get you to your goals. Similarly, it also takes a healthy digestive system to get all of the benefits from healthy eating. Check out this episode of the TD Fitness Podcast for some simple ways to improve your … The post Episode 066: You Are NOT What You Eat: Here’s What’s Going Down…9 Ways to Improve Your Digestion T...

Change isn’t easy. In fact, change is hard. So, this episode is my gift to you. This is the episode I want you to keep coming back to because the point of this one is a simple mindset shift that will lead you to a truly healthy life. I really want this one to sink … The post Episode 065: My Gift to You…A Simple Mindset Shift for a Healthy Life first appeared on .

I’ve never been hungry. What I mean by that is that I’ve never been in a situation where I didn’t know where my next meal was coming from. I’d venture to say that it is probably the same for most of you listening here (I could be wrong). Usually, when we think of hunger we … The post Episode 064: Hunger vs. Cravings: The Truth About One…and How to Handle the Other first appeared on .

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” – Ernest Hemingway The fight to betterment is not against an external opponent, but rather against ourselves. Hemingway and all of the great, and successful people in most any field understand this simple and yet … The post Episode 063: The Gold Standard for Self-Improvement: How It...

The shape you’re in now, and the size of your waist right now, will not change noticeably in a week… But, we’re going to talk about how you can get it done the right way! Today we’re talking about some common approaches to better health taken with the best of intentions that actually cause more … The post Episode 062: Motivated and Misdirected – Common Approaches to Fitness that Do More Harm Than...

Today I’m calling you out! This is your friendly New Year’s Resolution check. In this episode, I want to give you some practical advice for staying the course this year and beyond! As each of us thinks about getting older, what we really want is to be our best, healthiest selves. That desire often manifests … The post Episode 061: New Year Resolution Check – Practical Advice for Staying the Course...

Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to get in shape in 2019? Like most of us, chances are good you did. If part of that resolution involved getting yourself started with a new diet, this is the episode for you! Every year I look at the US News and World Report Rankings for the … The post Episode 060: Best Diets for 2019 – Which Way Should You Go? first appeared on .

Welcome back to the TD Fitness podcast and this first episode of the New Year! As we start this new year, I want to give you some practical advice–a couple of simple instructions for you to think about as you enter another year. Those two pieces of advice are to 1) reduce stress and 2) … The post Episode 059: Practical Advice for the New Year: Reduce Stress and Take Action first appeared on .