The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

In this week's episode, Rachael and Kelsea take time to answer questions from members of our Facebook Group. Listen in to hear them talk about their top 3 most effective exercises, how to encourage a loved one to start making healthy changes, when it’s time to take a break from the gym and more. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Rachel’s and Kelsea’s favorite pieces of CVG gear How to get a lov...

“The mind and the perception controls everything in the next step that you’re going to take.” “The only thing that matters is the story that you are creating for yourself every single day.” You can join our FB group for free here:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/416198445414413 For workout programming that is always constantly varied be sure to check out TTSL Daily:   https://www.const...

The most common piece of advice given to people who want to lose weight is to simply decrease the number of calories that you take in. But is that really the best and most effective advice? Will going into a caloric deficit really help improve your health? In today’s nutrition-focused episode, we talk about the dangers of under-eating, the complexity of the body and the different factors that go i...

Have you found yourself skipping the gym because you just don’t have time? What if you really do have the time, but you just aren’t prioritizing properly? Today’s episode is all about finding the time to get to the gym – and really, it’s about finding the time to take care of your health. Listen in to hear more about why you should prioritize the gym, what you need to think about when you’re setti...

In this week's episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss how to eat healthy food while sticking to a budget. Listen in to hear them explain how budgeting and healthier eating are related. You’ll hear about simpler solutions to seemingly complex diet problems, the basic foods that everyone needs, and how to handle meal planning and shopping.  You can join our FB group for free here:   https://w...

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Prevention mindset vs. treatment mindset Viewing the gym as a health choice rather than an aesthetic choice The power of diet Empowering yourself to prevent health problems Medication side effects The expense of focusing on treatment instead of prevention Shifting your perspective to focus on prevention How your body tells you it’s unhappy with the way that you...

In this week's episode, Kelsea talks with EC Synkowski, founder of the 800 Gram Challenge.  Listen in to this nutrition-focused episode to hear what Kelsea and EC have to say about the upcoming nutrition challenge in the CVG Facebook group, and what you need to know about the 800 Gram Challenge. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: EC’s background The 800-gram challenge Whether things like wi...

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:  Cutting people slack in the gym Being more inclusive in the gym environment Finding your own way to accomplish a goal Whether it’s ever appropriate to drop weights Eccentric movements Concentric movements Looking at what the best weightlifters are doing Branching out from eccentric movements Which weights are OK to drop The correct way to bail a lift Why...

Learning to eat nutritiously is important. But it isn’t always easy. In today’s episode, we’ll go over some nutrition hacks that will help you improve your nutrition choices. Listen in to hear how you can add some small changes to help you eat better in a sustainable way that you can stick with. You can join our FB group for free here:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/416198445414413 For wor...

In this week's episode, Rachael & Kelsea discuss the new Weight Watchers app aimed at 8-to-17-year-olds and talk about what kind of message this app sends to children and whether it’s healthy for them to use.   Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: The Weight Watcher’s app aimed at kids How the app works Goals offered in the WW app Setting children up for failure  Talking about the we...

You can join our FB group for free here:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/416198445414413 For workout programming that is always constantly varied be sure to check out TTSL Daily:   https://www.constantlyvariedgear.com/pages/cvg-training The TTSL Podcast is brought to you by Constantly Varied Gear.  Check out the best leggings you will ever buy:   https://www.constantlyvariedg...

Regardless of where you are in your current ability level there is progress to be made.  Listen to this week's episode and learn the steps to take in setting goals (such as pull-ups or longer bar hangs) and reaching them. You can join our FB group for free here:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/416198445414413   For workout programming that is always constantly varied be sure to ch...

Get an inside look into CVG, our amazing community, the podcast and more.  Listen in to hear about the origins of it all and what is coming in the future.  Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Who works at CVG The beginnings of CVG How Rachael and Kelsea decided on their roles at CVG How the CVG Facebook group originated How the Facebook group contests started Providing support to women...

You can join our FB group for free here:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/416198445414413   For workout programming that is always constantly varied be sure to check out TTSL Daily:   https://www.constantlyvariedgear.com/pages/cvg-training   The TTSL Podcast is brought to you by Constantly Varied Gear.  Check out the best leggings you will ever buy:   https://www.con...

Do you have anxiety about going to the gym? If you do, you’re not the only one. Exercise can help you feel less stressed and anxious, but getting to the gym to exercise in the first place can be tough if your anxiety is high. In this week's episode, Rachael & Kelsea talk about stress and anxiety, what people are feeling anxious about, and how to work on building confidence like you’d build a m...

What’s the best, and safest, way to stay fit before, during and after pregnancy?  Today’s guest will help answer some important questions about pregnancy and post-partum training. Today we’re joined by Emily, a coach from the BirthFit. She’s also the host of the BirthFit podcast and part of the BirthFit coach seminar staff. Listen in to hear what Emily has to say about BirthFit seminars, comm...

This week's episode is all about CrossFit and Functional Training. The trolls of the internet don't know what they're talking about, but we do. Listen in as we discuss the PROS and CONS, truthfully. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: ● Why some people believe that CrossFit is dangerous ● Why people get so excited about CrossFit ● The sense of community that comes with CrossFit ● The intimidation...

This week's episode is all about protein. How much protein do you really need? Is it as much as advertising leads you to think that you need? And what are the best ways to get protein into your body? Are those bars and shakes really helpful, or could they be harmful? Listen as we talk about making sure that your body gets the nutrients that it needs and why the source of your protein makes a big d...

This week's episode is an important one relating to the subject of nutrition.  A lot of people feel that nutrition is one of their biggest hurdles.  So, in today’s episode, we’re going to talk about 5 tips to help prep meals for the week ahead. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:   Preparation is key to success. What happens when you prepare something in advance and then decide you...

In this week's episode, we’ll talk about our reactions to Tanya Gold’s article on Nike’s new plus-size mannequin. Listen in to hear what we have to say about what a healthy body really looks like, why you can’t judge someone’s health by outward appearances, and why the goal should be to get healthier, not thinner.  Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:   Tanya Gold’s article on Nike’s plu...

Let's talk about a very important topic, pelvic floor health.  In this week's episode, we’ll talk to pelvic floor expert Angie Dorr Robertson about how to deal with this problem and how to recover. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:  How Angie got interested in the topic of women’s health and pelvic floor health. Why conversations about pelvic floor health are important. The most commo...

The line between BALANCE and EXTREMES have been blurred.  Understanding the difference between them is absolutely vital to having long term success in fitness and overall happiness in life. You can join our FB group for free here:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/416198445414413   For workout programming that is always constantly varied be sure to check out TTSL Daily:   https...

In episode 24, Rachael & Kelsea break down fitness tools and equipment.  They cover the must have fitness tools, the tools to avoid, and everything in between.  If you have ever looked at a piece of equipment or a tool in your gym and weren't sure if you should use it or not, this episode is for you! You can join our FB group for free here:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/4161...

The best way to deal with an injury is to prevent it from happening in the first place.  With proper preparation you are more likely to stay injury free and on track to crush your goals.  However, that doesn't mean that injuries don't still happen.   With correct care your recovery time can increase and with knowledgeable guidance your fitness journey can stay on track. If you'...

Have you ever been told that a caloric deficit is the only way to lose weight?   Probably.   Have you ever been told that not all calories function the same in the human body? Like most people, probably not. There's a missing piece in the calorie deficit puzzle, and it's a big one !  Learn more about it in this episode. You can join our FB group for free here:   https://www.fac...