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225. Eating Too Many Sweets? The BEST Strategy that Works! Feb 17, 2023

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Do you struggle with eating too many sweets and always seem to have major sugar cravings? The battle of the sweet tooth can feel downright impossible, and there’s almost nothing harder than trying to “cut out” the sugar from your life.

In this shortie episode, I provide tips on exactly how to keep your sweet tooth under control so that it no longer sabotages your healthy eating goals. And the answer is not what you think!

Can you even imagine where your body would be and how it would feel if you didn’t eat so many sweets?

Do you have a burning question that you need answered? I’d love to help you out for FREE! Just head to www.vigeofit.com/ask and I’ll take care of you on an upcoming Friday episode.

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Episode 151: STRESS AND SUGAR ADDICTION - HOW TO OVERCOME YOUR STRESSED OUT SUGAR CRAVINGS

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224. The TRUTH About What's Killing Your Motivation to Workout Feb 14, 2023

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Why is it that you dread working out? Why is it SO HARD to build up the motivation to not just workout once, but to do it consistently?

There is a secret that maybe only “fitness junkies” know, that I want to let you in on today. I want to share with you the TRUTH about what’s killing your motivation to workout.

When all is said and done, you know that you need to be active and exercise more. But if there are always massive barriers to get the ball rolling and to do it consistently, then this episode is for you.

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223. Eating Out? Follow These Simple Nutrition Tips for Restaurants Feb 10, 2023

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Do you typically walk out of restaurants feeling bloated, stuffed and downright unhealthy?

Today’s listener submitted question is from Sharyn, who frequently eats out at restaurants and needs some tips on how to always make healthy food choices.

In this shortie episode, I’m teaching you:

Exactly what to avoid when you’re in a restaurant setting
What menu items you should always order
How to maintain control throughout the meal and walk out feeling great

Take notes, cause this one’s packed with good stuff!

Do you have a burning question that you need answered? I’d love to help you out for FREE! Just head to www.vigeofit.com/ask and I’ll take care of you on an upcoming Friday episode.

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222. You're Not Failing: Lessons on Fitness, Mental Health and Priorities w/ Angie Frey Feb 07, 2023

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She had started smoking again, skipping meals, and completely neglecting her body. Angie Frey - wife, mom, and grandma - found herself hit with the most challenging season of her life. She felt like a failure on every level, and her self-care was one more glaring area of failure.

But the anxiety and depression was too overwhelming to do anything about it.

If you feel like your health and fitness is one more category that you’re failing in, then this encouraging episode is for YOU. Your health and fitness could be far from the top of your priority list, especially if you’re hit with anxiety, worry, discouragement and depression.

I want you to be inspired today as you hear how Angie pulled herself up and got moving again in little ways, and how that has led her to where she is today.

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https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/

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221. How to Avoid Neck Pain During Exercise Feb 03, 2023

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Post-workout headaches. Cramped neck muscles during and after your workout. Aching down your neck into your shoulders. Ugh.

Residual neck pain is enough to make you NOT want to exercise. Is there a way to avoid it?

Listener Jacquelyn sent in this question: “With someone who struggles with a lot of neck pain, in what ways can I protect my neck during different exercises?”

In this shortie episode, I provide tips on

exactly how to position your head during different exercises
modifications to ensure your neck muscles aren’t overworked
warm-up and cool down drills that may help!

Do you have a burning question that you need answered? I’d love to help you out for FREE! Just head to www.vigeofit.com/ask and I’ll take care of you on an upcoming Friday episode.

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Stretches for Neck and Shoulder // Relieve Pain and Tension (YouTube video)

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220. Should You Do a Detox or a Cleanse to Reset Your Body? Jan 31, 2023

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With a detox diet or a cleanse, the point is to rid your body of harmful toxins so you’re healthy and clean again. But are they actually necessary, healthy and effective?

In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at:

The difference between a detox diet and a juice cleanse (they’re actually different!),
Potential toxins and harmful substances and the best ways for filtering them out
The benefits and downsides of a detox or cleanse
How you can achieve sustainable results in the very best ways

If you’re thinking about doing a detox or a cleanse, or even just curious about them, tune in to this episode!

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219. Two Simple Tips to Overcome the All-Or-Nothing Mindset Jan 27, 2023

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You’re either all-in, fully committed and going to the extreme, or you’re doing nothing. Finding the sustainable middle ground that’s actually sustainable can feel impossible! Especially when about 95% of health and fitness is boring, mundane, and seemingly unproductive.

In this shortie episode, I’m answering listener Kim’s burning question: “I feel success when I do things that are extreme and I see results, but I know that they’re not sustainable. How do you get past the all-or-nothing thinking when it’s a part of your personality? I always want to do the extreme thing to see the results, and then when I don’t do it, I feel like I’m not doing enough. Help!”

In this short episode, I’m giving you two simple tips that will help you overcome the all-or-nothing mindset!

Do you have a burning question that you need answered? I’d love to help you out for FREE! Just head to www.vigeofit.com/ask and I’ll take care of you on an upcoming Friday episode.

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218. Your Personality and Fitness: Discover What Motivates YOU Most with Lisa Winbolt Jan 24, 2023

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Wonder why your friend seems so consistent, but you struggle to stick with something longer than a week? Or do you get overly frustrated and stuck when you can’t check every box on your routine and do it perfectly?

If you didn’t realize it yet, your personality plays a MAJOR role in your fitness journey. And it could be the massive “lightbulb moment” you need to get unstuck and have a clear path forward.

Lisa Winbolt is on the podcast with me today. Lisa is a certified Enneagram coach and she’s passionate about helping women understand their God-given personalities so that they can learn to live in their strengths, not be crippled by their weaknesses.

In this episode, she shares:

A quick overview of each Enneagram personality type (it’s ok if you don’t know what Enneagram number you are!)
How each personality type might show up in their workouts
The unique obstacles that each Enneagram type may have in their fitness routine and how to overcome them
How each type can tap into their strengths to make the most progress and take care of their bodies best

If you love the Enneagram, and you’d love to see some personality-specific wisdom applied to YOUR routine, this one’s for you!

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Did you miss the Fitness Simplified 2022 Event? Click here to grab the recordings!

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*If you’re BRAND new to the Enneagram, start here with this Free Video Training: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/625e4c72ed9b615419570c8e *After watching the video, THEN take my Favorite Free Enneagram test: https://coach.yourenneagramcoach.com/lisa-winbolt

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217. How Your Age Impacts Your Metabolic Body Type Jan 20, 2023

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Does your age play a factor into how you eat and exercise for your own specific body type? If you’re an Endomorph, Mesomorph, or Ectomorph, should your habits be tweaked at all when you’re 30 years old vs. when you’re 50 or 60 years old?

In this shortie episode, I provide tips on exactly how to approach your habits based on BOTH your age and your body type.

Shout out to listener Jacqueline for submitting this excellent question!

Do you have a self-care question that you need answered? I’d love to help you out for FREE! Just head to www.vigeofit.com/ask and I’ll take care of you on an upcoming Friday episode.

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Episode 164: Your Body Type Explained (and Why it Matters)

Episode 166: What’s the WORST body type? A Unique Perspective.

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216. The Best Ways to Measure Your Progress (Especially if Weight Loss is Your Goal) Jan 17, 2023

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If weight loss is one of your goals, how do you know if you’re on track? What are the best ways to measure your progress? Is it BMI? The scale? Body fat test? Some other form of measurement?

The answer might surprise you.

It’s important to set goals for your health and fitness, but it’s just as important to have effective methods to track your progress.

Tracking and measuring your progress gives you PROOF that what you’re doing is working and will keep you motivated to continue on your journey.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the very best ways to measure your progress if weight loss is your goal, AND some other key progress indicators that are extremely important to pay attention to.