The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

Calories in, calories out. You’ve heard it before. But is it really the whole story? In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss the concept of calories in and calories out, why it’s complex, and what happens when people rely on clickbait-style articles on nutrition and health and fitness. Listen in to hear what Rachael and Kelsea have to say about self-blame, heroes and villains, and how to im...

It’s that time of year – time for the 4th annual nutrition challenge! If you haven’t heard of it before, in October, it will be time for the 800 gram challenge. It’s a nutrition challenge that doesn’t involve perfection or restriction – you can eat whatever you normally eat. All you have to do is add 800 grams of fruits and vegetables to your diet each day. Listen in to today’s episode to hear Rac...

What’s one thing you have to do, even if your workout time is short? What do you do with your hands between sets? These questions and more are addressed in today’s question and answer podcast. Listen in to hear Rachael and Kelsea talk about what they would do in a 30-minute workout, what exercises they turn to for their inner thighs, and whether or not you have to give up sugar and alcohol for abs...

A lot of people think that they’re bad at fitness, or bad at working out. But are you really? Or are you just lacking confidence, perhaps because of a bad early experience? In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss why you aren’t actually bad at fitness, how you might get that idea, and how you can find the activity that works for you and your body. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: The pe...

Do you ever find yourself turning a decision over and over in your mind – maybe to the point that you don’t even end up making the decision at all? Or worrying so much that you can anticipate everything that could possibly go wrong? Overthinking is a problem that almost everyone experiences from time to time, especially about nutrition and fitness. In today’s episode, you’ll learn more about the p...

There are a lot of tips and information thrown around in the fitness industry. Often times it's difficult to know which are legit or not. In this week's episode Rachael & Kelsea will shoot you straight on which tips are underrated and which are overrated.  Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Cardio overrated for fat loss What should be in your toolbox What people think of as cardio How t...

“I don’t feel up to going to the gym today.” You’ve probably heard yourself say that. Does that mean that you’re slacking? Or that you honestly need a break? How do you know? Today, Kelsea and Rachael discuss taking a break vs. slacking off  -- the feelings you experience, the way to find a balance, and how you should set yourself up for next time. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: What yo...

Do you find yourself spending a lot of time worrying about critics? Do you avoid doing certain things because you’re worried about being criticized? That’s the topic of today’s podcast. In this episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss the critics, the feeling of fear of criticism that can stop you from doing the things you want to do, and whose opinions should matter to you. Topics Discussed in Today’s...

In today’s episode, you’ll get a chance to hear from a new CVG team member, Valerie Scott. Listen in to hear Valerie discuss how she came to CVG, what her current passion is, and what she wants to accomplish in the space that she’s in. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: How Valerie came to CVG What Valerie’s current passion is Being on display on social media Valerie’s reaction to being called a...

Is mental toughness a trait that you’re just born with, or can you develop it? And if you can develop and strengthen it, how do you do it? Today’s guest is a mental performance coach and owner of Headstrong Consulting, a sports psychology company that focuses on performance enhancement through mental skills training. She’s worked with a wide variety of athletes, coaches, and teams encompassing all...

An enneagram is already a useful tool for many people, and today’s guest is a certified enneagram teacher who helps with using the enneagram more constructively and effectively as a tool to achieve positive impacts in a person’s life. Listen to the episode to hear what Erin has to say about what the enneagram can tell you, how it can help you with self-awareness, and how it factors in when improvi...

What is body neutrality? And why is it important? Jessi Kneeland can explain. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Jessi, who is a certified life coach and clinical sexologist who helps the people she works with move toward body neutrality, radical self-acceptance, and a sense of self-worth and confidence. Listen in to hear what Jessi has to say about why body image isn’t really about your actual...

Looking back on old scars and hurtful events. Comparing yourself to earlier versions of yourself. Everyone has experienced this from time to time, but continually looking back can hold you back. Today, Rachael and Kelsea are talking about the problem of looking back into the past and failing to pay close enough attention to the now. Listen in to hear them discuss why we need to develop the ability...

Box jumps are both scary and enticing. You want to do them, but what if you fall? Today’s episode is all about the box jump. Why do we need it? Why is it so difficult? How can we get ourselves there – both physically and mentally? Listen in to hear about the symbolism of box jumps, why they’re important, and how to build up toward doing them, even if you never have before. Topics Discussed in Toda...

Are you ready for a hot girl summer? What does that even mean? And how do you really go about feeling good about yourself this summer? Listen to Rachael and Kelsea discuss what you need to know about this year’s hot girl summer, including what it means, why you need to stop worrying about other people’s judgment, and how to be proud of your value. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Planning a ho...

Are you practicing good movement patterns? Or are you practicing poor movement patterns? Because it’s one or the other. In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss improving your movement patterns when you work out. Listen to today’s episode to hear what they have to say about following a formula for better movement, setting your intentions, and what to do when you have a breakdown in form. Top...

Are photos everything? Should you depend on them for information about yourself? A photo can give you important information and help you preserve valuable memories. It can also give you a very limited perspective of yourself that doesn’t necessarily reflect how you look to yourself or to other people. In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss cameras and other tools, the dysphoria that they c...

Do you do enough butt stuff? That’s what Rachael and Kelsea want to know today. Taking care of your glutes isn’t just an aesthetic choice either – your gluteal muscles are a very important muscle group that can really affect how you do some of the most basic things. Listen in to learn the things you should know about the posterior chain, where glute imbalances lie, and how to know if you’re strugg...

The approach is the destination and if that's true then you're never truly finished. You’ve hit the finish line! Or have you? It’s not really over if you’re just going to have to do it again. Focusing on the finish line can be distracting, especially if you’re putting too much expectation on what you’ll feel when you get there and not enough on the experience of getting there. Today, Rachael and K...

Do you ever speak badly about yourself, either in your own head or in front of others? Self-image is important, and negative self-talk isn’t as innocuous as you may think it is. In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss self-image. Listen in to learn about why the stories you tell yourself about yourself matter so much, why you might describe yourself differently in different parts of your li...

Why should you get off your knees? In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss push-ups – how you should do them, how you can modify them, and why you need to get off your knees while you do them. Listen in to hear about how to correct faults in push-up positioning, how to modify push-ups correctly, and how to have fun with your push-ups while using quality mechanics. Topics Discussed in Today’...

How do we not only appreciate our own bodies instead of bashing them, but also teach the next generation to do the same? How do the messages in the media and in social media affect those goals? Today’s guest is Meg Boggs. She’s a mother, wife, content creator, power-lifter, and self-empowerment advocate. Listen in to hear what she has to say about the damaging messages in the health and fitness in...

How will menopause affect your health and fitness? Today’s guest will help listeners who are exploring that issue. Selene Yeager, athlete, author, and host of the podcast Hit Play Not Pause joins our podcast today to discuss some of the top issues affecting women experiencing the transition to menopause who want to maintain or build a fitness regimen. Listen in to hear about how menopause affects...

It’s that time of year again – time to get ready for the workout Murph. If you haven’t heard of the Murph, Rachael and Kelsea explain why it’s such a great experience, who it’s all about, what’s involved and how to get your Murph Training Calendar. If you’ve participated in the Murph before, you’ll hear about why you should do it again, how CVG Nation will help you train for it, and how you can tr...

“How you do anything is how you do everything.” You’ve probably heard that quote before, but what does it mean? Listen in as Rachael and Kelsea discuss what this quote means to them and how they use it every day. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: The importance of showing up Feeling attacked What it means to do things “really well” Why perfection isn’t the standard Keeping commitments How attit...