The TD Fitness Podcast

Want to know a secret? I know exactly how long it will take for your life to start changing. That’s right. No, I’m not psychic. Not a mind reader either. I can’t predict the future. But I can tell you this: the amount of time it will take for change to begin to occur in … The post Episode 058: Three Pillars of Positive Self-Change first appeared on .

This episode was created by and for you, the listener. It is a topic that affects every human being that ages, which means all of us! There’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about how we should protect our health as we move into the middle-aged phase of our lives. Aging (not necessarily … The post Episode 057: Middle-Aged Exercise and Nutrition first appeared on .

We must learn to focus on the things that really matter, and strip away the things that don’t. I know that’s easier said than done… It’s hard to recognize what doesn’t matter. It’s hard to decipher all of the information coming at us from all kinds of different sources. So-called experts tell us what we … The post Episode 056: What Really Matters in Living Healthy first appeared on .

Should you get help with your fitness and nutrition goals? The truth is that is can be very confusing when deciding who to turn to for help in your quest for healthy living. I often get questions like: “what does a health coach do?” or “why do I need a personal trainer?” It’s not that … The post Episode 055: Should You Seek Help with Your Fitness and Nutrition Goals? first appeared on .

Ever pay attention to that safety announcement that plays before every flight? I’m sure you’re familiar with it, but why do we have to hear it every time? Well, humans are very logical creatures…when things are going normally. When we’re dealing with stress or uncertainty we revert to instinct. So when that safety announcement reminds … The post Episode 054: Put Your Mask on First first appeared o...

How do you handle disappointment? How do you deal with disappointments associated with the anticipation and subsequent cancellation of something you’ve been working toward or waiting for? While disappointments come in varying levels of severity, they are a part of life. Much like our discussion on stress last week, we can’t control the stressors or … The post Episode 053: Get Rid of Disappointment...

What is stress really? Is it external situations, people in our lives, upcoming events, things that we are asked to do? OR is it our RESPONSES to those things? Why is it that speaking in public is stressful to some but exhilarating to others? Why is it that some people are deathly afraid of flying, … The post Episode 052: Five Steps to Deal with Stress first appeared on .

Soldiers are taught how to deal with uncomfortable, unfamiliar situations. In the course of their training, there comes a moment when soldiers are asked to reach a specific destination with minimal equipment and minimal pre-hand information. It doesn’t matter how they get there. In the end, all that matters is that they get there. The … The post Episode 051: Let Go of the Past…Focus On Your Future...

Health and fitness is more than just physical. Being healthy is about more than counting calories or running a fast mile. It’s about mindset, and about what you can and are willing to do for yourself. For that reason, we are going to be changing up our focus a little bit here on the TD … The post Episode 050: Become the Person You Want to Be first appeared on .

You’ve seen them. They are everywhere. Food Labels. Almost all of your food comes with a nutrition label on the back and a flashy “health and purity” claim on the front. But what does it all really mean? Where does it all come from? That’s what we’re talking about today. I’m breaking everything down. Bottom … The post Episode 049: What’s In A Food Label? What You May Not Know About Processed Foods...

There is a question I often get from clients, and it goes something like this: “Well, what do you think I should do?” I understand, I’m the “expert,” and I could, of course, give you the answer. But, where do we draw the line between me giving you the answer and you coming up with … The post Episode 048: Giving You the Answer…Or Figuring It Out Yourself: How to Maintain Long-Term Healthy Living Go...

There is so much misinformation out there! True health and healthy living does not happen overnight. That is a simple truth. But, in a world rife with get rich quick schemes and overnight diets, there is a wealth of misinformation that preys on our desire for a fast fix. In today’s episode, I am sharing … The post Episode 047: Six Truths Fad Diet Programs and Fake Nutrition Experts Won’t Tell You...

Have you seen What the Health? This episode is a critical review of the What the Health documentary, which critiques meat and dairy consumption and promotes a plant-based, even vegan diet. I’ve had a number of people ask me about this documentary. Personally, I love that this documentary is challenging perceptions and causing people to … The post Episode 046: A Critical Review of the What the Heal...

If I only had 30 minutes with someone to explain exactly what they needed to do to live a healthier life, this is what I’d say! This is the final episode of our 3-part Healthy Living Series. In part 1 we started our journey by describing the Stages of Change, and then we went into … The post Episode 045: Healthy Living Part 3: EXACTLY What You Need To Do and HOW To Do It – Putting Healthy Living I...

Last week we talked about how important roadmaps are in reaching your destination, but this week I want us to go a little deeper, beyond the Stages of Change. The Stages of Change describe where you are and how to move to the next stage in healthy living in a general fashion, but there’s so … The post Episode 044: Healthy Living Part 2 – A Roadmap for Healthy Living first appeared on .

Roadmaps are critical in reaching your destination, and I’m hoping this episode is Point A on your roadmap to living a healthier life. In the health coaching profession, there are several tools we use to help others improve their healthy living behaviors. One of the key areas we focus on is the mindset of the individual, and … The post Episode 043: The Healthy Living Stages of Change first appeare...

Why do I talk so much about healthy living? Or healthy habits? It’s because I’ve seen first hand what healthy living can do! But if healthy living is the key, then why do we see so many seemingly healthy people medicating so frequently? We’re often triggered to medicate. Part of the problem is a system … The post Episode 042: Before You Take That Pill…Give Healthy Habits a Try first appeared on .

When it comes to weight loss and developing healthy habits, there are a few different solutions as I see it. The first I’d classify as “regular,” and the second as the “something different.” We’re often told there is a single “right way” to do it. But, as evidenced by widespread obesity in the real world, … The post Episode 041: The Fit Life Program first appeared on .

Looking for some advice on how to get a loved one to take their health seriously? Or maybe just some positive steps in the right direction to start? Well, this is a topic that immediately resonated with me as well. I think about my own mother–she has back pain. But, sometimes it seems that no … The post Episode 040: Encouraging Loved Ones to Live Healthier…Especially When They’re Older first appea...

Are you trying to get back into an exercise routine? Or are you starting for the first time? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then this episode is for you! In this episode, I’m going to be giving you some guidance on where to start. We’re going to be evaluating where you … The post Episode 039: Getting Into Exercise? Here’s Where to Start first appeared on .

What pace should you be running during your aerobic workouts? This is a valid question, and it is also the question that inspired this week’s TD Fitness episode. This is an important topic because we tend to think the answer is: “as hard as I can for as long as I can.” That couldn’t be … The post Episode 038: How Hard Should I Work During Aerobic Exercise? first appeared on .

I’m no stranger to early mornings. But, I have to be diligent about getting to sleep early if I intend to get enough rest. However, with a hectic schedule, young kids, and a demanding job, sleep often takes last priority, and it’s likely the same for you. While you might think you are only losing … The post Episode 037: You Snooze…You Win! Tips to Improve Your Sleep, Your Health, and Your Life fir...

Today on the TD Fitness channel, we are talking alcohol–why we crave it, why we drink it, what it does to our bodies, and when it can actually be good for us. We are also bringing you a guest lecture from registered dietitian and friend of the channel, Ashley Koff. Ashley has created an excellent … The post Episode 036: Alcohol Consumption – The Good, The Bad, the Bubbly first appeared on .

Move it or lose it! Did you know that adults lose approximately three pounds of muscle every six years? Your muscles are incredibly important to your way of life, and if you aren’t maintaining them, you’re likely losing them. So in this episode, we are talking about how and why bodyweight training is one of … The post Episode 035: Who Needs Weights? Using Bodyweight Training for Better Fitness fir...

Did you know that up to 67% of us experience shoulder pain at one point or another? That is why we are continuing our common pain series with the shoulder. The common pain series is all about understanding how healthy living and smart exercise and movement can go a long way to helping you live … The post Episode 034: Shoulder Pain – You Can’t Just Shrug it Off first appeared on .