The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

“I’m trying to lose weight, I’m doing everything right. Eating well, exercising regularly, and the scale STILL won’t move” Have you said this? And in return has someone else said:“Track ALL of your food. Every single nibble, bite, whatever enters your mouth. Track it. You need to be more honest with yourself.” This is a problem, and we are addressing it. Not only is it disheartening to essentially...

We get it…kinda.  You get some weird euphoria when pounding the pavement alone at 5am.  Sounds rad.  But your time spent in the gym with the weights is EQUALLY as valuable as your time spend on the run IF you want longevity in this hobby…. So how do we stay running? Focus on the basics: 1: Decrease risk of injury 2: Prevent / Correct muscle imbalances 3: Improve running performance You can address...

Sometimes you can just be going about your day and suddenly your stomach hurts, or you notice you’re getting a headache, have you ever taken a second to think about how your body feels other than that overwhelming “symptom”?  This week on the podcast we have guest Sam Kalawart, Certified Health Coach and Breathwork Facilitator who practices healing with nervous system practices, breathwork, somati...

When life hits hard it’s easy to fall into the trap of the victim mindset, it can feel like we gain power by relinquishing control or saying that a circumstance is out of our hands… While some things MIGHT be, our reaction to the situation is not, and what can make or break a bad situation can be found in how you handle it.  Tune into this episode to learn more about how you can practice staying o...

Fact: Getting in workouts throughout the day can be a real pain point, especially if you're lacking time and energy. But another fact- studies show that getting in a small “workout snack” AKA a 3-30 minute long movement break, can improve metabolic health, increase energy, counteracts poor posture, and overall just makes you feel like a healthier human.  Let’s get to the point- if you have a hard...

Are you tired of being tired all the time? Are you eating “all of the right things” and yet your waistline isn’t budging, feeling bloated and inflamed and just don’t know why? Well we have answers thanks to this weeks guest Jen Smiley, an expert food coach who has helped thousands of people make eating well SIMPLE.  Jen got into this line of work when a family member who had been diagnosed with pr...

READY, AIM, FIRE! Recently we celebrated our 10 Year Birthday as a company, and we are so thankful for a community that saw the vision we did and showed up for it. What makes CVG so special and how did we get here? We live by “Ready, Aim, Fire”.  We are a company run by friends and family, and love what we do so much our jobs come NATURALLY to us. Does this mean that it isn’t hard? Absolutely not....

It's important to recognize that we are always seeking comfort. Some of those ways are serving us and some are not. An important question to ask yourself: Are you happy? Life might be comfortable, but if you are still having feelings of discontentment, it might be time to lean into change, which isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes people look for something difficult when they are looking for a...

What if you could get stronger and love how you feel after every workout, just by moving with your body’s natural rhythm? Are you finding that there are days where you just don’t have ANY get up and go? Or days where you feel super strong, but they’re not lining up with what kind of workouts you have planned? What if we told you this could have to do with your hormonal cycle?  Because of metabolic...

When we overcomplicate a task or project it often leads to a sense of overwhelm and makes it hard to get started… and our brains have been wired to believe that complex solutions are “superior” to simple ones. This is called “Complexity Bias”. Complexity bias can cause us to end up never beginning the task we set out to complete at all, thus we’ve quit before we even started. Listen to today’s Epi...

Are you doing all of the “right” things… Eating the “right” foods, training hard, lifting weights, getting enough sleep… And still gaining belly fat? Well, are you close to menopause? The Quick and Dirty: Is it possible for a woman to eat the same diet, have the same activity/workout routine, and still gain weight? Short answer: Yes. Complicated Answer: Double yes! This isn’t made up in your head,...

How’s your gut health? Are you in a constant circle of some okay days into other days where you just have to accept you aren’t going to feel good? Do you notice your bad days popping up during times where you’re feeling overwhelmed, overworked, or overtired?  Today we are joined by special guest Dr. Will Cole, Author of Gut Feelings on the podcast to cover the term he coined called “Shameflammatio...

What is something you were REALLY proud of getting or accomplishing? Now, think of how long it took you. Was it fast? Or did it take you a long time? This week on The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast we are talking all about delayed gratification, which is the idea of postponing immediate desires for long-term successes. This concept isn’t just about saying “no” to present desires, but is a powerfu...

Think about the last time you took a “self-care” day. What did that consist of? More importantly, how did you feel during and after? Today we are tackling what self-care REALLY is.. And no, it’s not always bath bombs and face masks.  The term “self-care” was originally synonymous with “know thyself”.. The thought was that knowing yourself was best way to care for yourself. So, it used to mean prac...

Brittani Harris started a business offering yoga classes to anyone in the world through Zoom, using a "pay-what-you-can model" –which means that her classes are available to anyone at any income level. In today’s episode, she talks about how she got started, and why she thinks yoga is so important. Listen to the episode to learn more about why Brittani chose a pay-what-you-can model and...

Sometimes doing the right thing is hard - but staying true to your morals is what’s most important. Here’s the thing, at CVG we will always stand for what we find ethical, even if it means turning down an opportunity that can be beneficial for us.  This week we were meant to have a guest speaker, but after finding out certain practices that they preached we decided to say: “Thank you, no thank you...

What is cold plunging? Why is it all over my feed? Cold Plunging has been around for a long time, but is rising in popularity. So let’s start with what it is: submerging your body in icy-cold water for a short period of time typically done in the name of recovery. For some of us this seems crazy, but for a lot of people it’s become an essential part of their daily routine.  This week we explore th...

Most of us join the gym to stay active and fit and help our every day life… But the issue is that when we get into the gym we are going to machines that don’t actually give us movement patterns that translate into everyday life. Today on The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast Kelsea and Rachael break down the 5 Foundational Movements that we use to do day to day tasks, and how working on them in the...

Do you feel like you’re never really feeling your best? Whether it’s sleep, stress, skin, hormones, mental health… Did you know that this can potentially be coming from your stomach?  Today we have Dana Monsees on the podcast for a second time since we enjoyed having her so much the last. Dana is a dietitian-nutritionist (MS, CNS, LDN) and body image coach who specializes in helping women with gut...

Did you know that by the time you are thirsty you’re already dehydrated? Yep- a lot of us are running around with our poor cells looking like sad little raisins. No big deal though- the human body is pretty amazing and we can fix that… If you haven’t guessed it already- this weeks episode is alllll about hydration. We have tons of knowledge bombs on WHY water is so important, tips and tricks on ho...

There’s no one size fits all answer to better health, but there are tips that can be adapted to meet YOUR needs! In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss some of their favorite nutrition hacks for better eating on the go. Listen to today’s episode to learn more about what you can do if meal prepping isn’t something that you have time for or enjoy doing, why you need to stop skipping breakfas...

Do I workout enough? Do I workout too much? Am I doing the RIGHT types of movements or the right amount of intensity? The truth is- answering the question of “am I overdoing it” is really personal. Do YOU feel like you are? Is your body breaking down, do you lack energy? Is working out becoming a mental drain? We often will look around and ask anyone besides ourselves if we are healthy or not… whe...

What if the biggest form of self-care wasn’t something you could buy in a store or online? What if it was the trust and confidence in yourself to do the things you want and need to do? Today on The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast we are joined by Aisha Zaza to talk about how we can facilitate that trust in ourselves. Aisha is an athlete and business owner in the health and wellness space. Today we...

We’ve all heard the trope, the spinster with 37 cats…. But then when we look at men you hear things like “silver fox” or “bachelor”. We’re here to say cut the bullshit. We’re done with society placing worth on youth for women when they are adding value to men with age. It’s a known fact that we will all age, we can’t go back in time… So we’re done setting ourselves up for failure. Every year we ag...

Are you working hard in the gym, eating all the “right” things… And still feeling low on energy or not getting the results you want? Well, a lot of what we have been taught about metabolism & fat loss is just plain wrong. Today we have Guest Holly Baxter on to set the record straight. Holly is a Dietitian and Science Educator that has been involved in the health and fitness industry for 13 yea...