The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

Losing feels bad. Placing low on a leaderboard can be a negative experience. But that doesn’t mean that leaderboards and competitions have no value. In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss leaderboards and the feelings around them. Listen in to hear what they have to say about feelings of inadequacy, accepting where you are, and finding joy in the accomplishments of others. Topics Discussed...

What is deloading? And do you need to do it? In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss deload weeks – what you’re supposed to do during them and signs that you might be in need of one. Listen in to hear what they have to say about what deloading weeks are for and why you really do need them, especially as you become a more advanced athlete. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: The potential s...

Are you stressing about what to wear to the beach? Worried about how you’ll stay cool in the summer heat if you’re nervous about wearing your shorts? Today, we’re going to talk about #WearTheDamnShorts, what it means and why it matters. Listen in to hear Rachael and Kelsea discuss why women feel dread around hot seasons and beach trips, how the pandemic has affected existing confidence issues, and...

In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and the reason why it’s important to find your people. Listen in to learn more about imposter syndrome and why you shouldn’t wait around for perfection. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: The pressure to be perfect Getting caught up in expectations in our minds Where imposter syndrome is prevalent The all or nothing...

Retesting workouts is EXTREMELY important, but often overlooked or done incorrectly. Listen in to hear Rachael and Kelsea explain the format for retesting, give you an example of retesting a workout, and talk about some of the situations that come up when you retest. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Why we retest workouts The format for retesting workouts Example of retesting a workout Knowing...

What is toxic positivity? And what can you do with it? Listen in to hear Rachael and Kelsea discuss the concept and their own experiences with it. You’ll hear examples of toxic positivity, why it’s important to feel your negative feelings, and why you – or someone else – might jump to toxic positivity when you shouldn’t. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Negative emotions and the importance of...

What does health mean? Do you have a definition? Is it the same definition that everyone else has? Probably not! If there’s no one definition of health, then it’s up to you to figure out what health means to you. And that’s what we’re going to discuss in today’s episode. Listen in to hear Rachael and Kelsea talk about their definitions of health, where there’s no one-size-fits-all definition, and...

Why is food so exciting when there are so many rules around it, and how does that dichotomy set you up for failure instead of success? In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Bonnie of the Diet Culture Rebel, and find out what she has to say about rules and restrictions around food. Listen in to hear the flaws of clean eating/cheat day cycles and how you can avoid the excitement factor and wearing ou...

Social media has become an indelible part of everybody’s life, but that doesn’t mean that we always use it in ways that are best for us. In today’s episode, we discuss why social media matters so much and how you can use social media while still taking care of your well-being and using it in the best way for you. Plus, you’ll get to hear Rachael and Kelsea explain the new CVG Nation app and all of...

Listen in as Kelsea and Rachael interview Jenna Free from The Body Love Society. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: The difference between dieting, not dieting, and undieting Steps in getting to an undieting kind of mindset Why making weight the center focus can be harmful The belief that weight equals health The fear of not being able to stop eating How to get started and determine your nutriti...

It can be disappointing to feel that your hard work doesn’t match up to the results that you see or that amount of success that you achieve. But you may be thinking the wrong way about success. As it turns out, success doesn’t follow a linear path. Listen in to hear Rachael and Kelsea discuss the mindset that people tend to have about their goals, how your brain looks for causality, and what this...

This is a burpees episode. That should say it all. Enjoy! P.S. We have a new app and it's amazinggg. Search "CVG Nation" in your app store. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Burpees: love them or hate them Practicing falling and getting back up Functionality of burpees Living a limit-free life Push-up burpees Athletic burpees First impressions on seeing a burpee The ways to scale and modify bur...

Listen in as Rachael and Kelsea discuss the true meaning of Thick Thighs Save Lives. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: What Thick Thighs Save Lives actually means Judgement of other women on their appearances The underlying message of this kind of judgement The fear of not being enough Not blaming people for responding in the way they’ve been taught to respond When you can speak your truth Inte...

There’s no one-size-fits-all plan for fitness and health. Why not? Because you’re the only one who has your body and the specific group of factors that affect your body. As a matter of fact, there may not even be a one-size-fits-all plan that will work only for your own body, because your body and what it needs will change over time. Listen in to hear what Rachael and Kelsea have to say about expe...

By the time you’re listening to this, you’ll finally have reached 2021! 2020 has undoubtedly been an unusual and challenging year, and the truth is that 2021 might not be immediately different. But at this time of year, it’s important to look back at what you’ve accomplished and what obstacles you’ve overcome in 2020 and to start making plans and goals for 2021 and all that the new year will bring...

It’s time to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021. As you leave the old year behind, it’s time to think about building healthy habits for the new year. Everyone experiences motivation to make healthy changes in the new year, but motivation fades, usually by the end of January. Habits, on the other hand, are lasting. And that’s where our annual movement calendar comes in. With the help of the move...

Whether you are a seasoned runner or a novice, having the right mindset about running is crucial. Running shouldn’t hurt and it isn't about pounding the pavement. Today’s guest, running guru Valerie Hunt, is a long-time fitness coach, and as the owner of RunRX she teaches runners how to reduce injury and run more efficiently. Listen to today’s episode to learn what Valerie has to say about the imp...

Today’s guest has expertise in both the subject of nutrition and the subject of autoimmune diseases. Ashlee Reilly is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and founder of the Guilt-Free Eating Method. Listen to today’s podcast to hear what Ashlee has to say about why diets fail, how to deal with food-shaming and guilt, and how nutrition can improve all aspects of your life. Topics Discussed in To...

I’m just getting back into working out – so why is the scale showing that I’m gaining weight instead of losing it? If you’ve ever asked this question, don’t worry, it’s more common than you think. In today’s episode, we’re going to look at some of the common questions that we see in our community and answer them. Listen in as Rachael and Kelsea discuss what’s really being weighed when you step on...

In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss fear – what it means to be afraid, why fear is a valuable emotion and how you can overcome it. Let's reframe our fear. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Being afraid to get started The importance of fear as an emotion Identifying your fear Identifying what might happen if you fail Weighing risk and reward What to say to yourself when you’re afraid...

2020 has been a year like no other, and as we approach the end of the year, we’re getting ready for a holiday season like no other. There’s always a risk of getting out of your routine and losing sight of your goals during the holidays, and that’s true this year as well, even if the reasons are different. In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea share some strategies for keeping yourself on track an...

100 episodes and 1,000,000 listens. This calls for a giveaway! Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Hitting a million downloads Getting off to a shaky start Creating your vision The greatest accomplishment of the podcast Connecting with the community Favorite episodes A thank-you giveaway Episodes that caused anxiety The responsibility to share information RELATED LINKS Our Fitness FB Group .&nbsp...

Why is counting macronutrients a nutrition strategy that you should consider? Why don’t macros get mainstream attention? Where can you get started with macros? These are some of the questions we tackle on today’s episode of the Thick Thighs Save Lives podcast with guest Cori Lefkowith. Listen in to hear what Cori has to say about why women continue to struggle with body image and how macros are di...

In today’s episode of Thick Thighs Save Lives, we’re discussing pregnancy and postpartum nutrition. Guest Alasen Zarndt joins the podcast to talk about her work as a nutrition doula. Listen in to hear what Alasen has to say about how cortisol levels affect your health during pregnancy and postpartum, what you should be eating postpartum, and how to find time for nutrition and exercise when you hav...

Group Friday is early access to CVG's Black Friday. Listen in to learn when it’s happening, what’s new, what’s on sale, and how you can find out about this year’s free gift before everyone else. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: What Group Friday is and who it’s for What happened last year on Group Friday When Group Friday will happen this year How to find out about this year’s free gift early...