The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

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S9 EP18: How To Workout If I'm Injured Nov 28, 2023

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If you’ve been working out, exercising, or even just living for long enough, sooner or later you’ll experience an injury on some level. Even with varying degrees of injuries one of the most common questions is: Now What? Do I keep working out? Do I stop altogether? How do I heal and keep my goals in sight?

Tune into today’s episode to hear Kelsea and Rachael’s take on how to return from your injury, maybe even stronger than before.

*We are not MDs or PTs and all injuries should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional before starting or doing any exercise. Always consult your doctor if you are in any type of pain.

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S9 EP17: Sip or Savor? How To Get The Best Protein Intake Nov 21, 2023

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How do protein shakes and bars stack up against whole foods? Common question- lots of layers in the answer.

First things first- we are never going to demonize any attempt at getting balanced macronutrients, and if you’re thinking about what you’re eating then you are already off to a tremendous start.

The jist of it: Natural > Processed > Not eating

This means our question is actually about OPTIMIZATION, and how you can get the most out of what you’re eating nutritionally as well as satiation wise.

Tune into this weeks episode of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast to hear Kelsea and Rachael’s take on shakes and bars vs whole foods and learn the science behind how your body is absorbing and using the nutritions you’re eating.

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S9 EP16: 10 Holiday Health Hacks Nov 14, 2023

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The Holidays are coming in HAWT and so is that guilt about our health and wellness habits that comes with it. BUT- what if I told you you could literally have your cake and eat it too?

The holidays can be stressful when they SHOULD be a time where you get to focus on family, friends, and core memories. That’s why we compiled Ten of our favorite tips for being happier in your body when you feel like things are reeling out of your control. Tune into this weeks episode so that you’re ready for the holiday season and all the craziness that comes with it!

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S9 EP15: What Has The Gym Taught You? Nov 07, 2023

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Do you feel like you’re constantly trying to “prove” yourself with everything you do? Throughout the week, and especially in the gym, we have multiple opportunities to learn something new. We tend to lose these learning opportunities by feeling like we need to PROVE instead of learn. As soon as we stop looking at time in the gym to constantly prove something to ourselves or others we can come into our own experience in learning.

Tune into today’s episode of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast to learn how to work on this mindset.

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S9 EP14: Ozempic Explained Oct 31, 2023

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What is Ozempic and why is it the all the rage?

What sparked this conversion was a DM we got from a woman who was expressing her frustrations with weight loss in comparison to her husband.. You know the story: a husband and wife start their health and wellness journey together, she’s perfect with her plan and he’s made less changes, but gets more dramatic results. Since this is so common, is there a scientific reason behind it?

The short answer, yes. The long answer- we dive into in this episode. Today on The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast we chat about the new weight loss drugs that are all the rage, why men and women can have different time lines for their health goals, and how to discover what the main drive is behind our desire to lose weight or what tools we can be using to achieve our goals.

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S9 EP13: What Is Junk Volume? Oct 24, 2023

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When it comes to exercise and making progress in the gym - some of the most common questions from all levels amount to the same thing: How Much Is Enough?

A few weeks ago we discussed how the gains from gym sessions really peak at 3 days/week of intense exercise, with subsequent days bringing far smaller improvements.

This week we want to talk about volume in a single session. Does the same apply? Is there a point in an exercise where we have stopped making gains? Do we ever hit a point where we are wasting our time?

As always, the answer isn’t quite hard YES or NO. But let’s talk about how to ensure you are getting the most from your time and not inhibiting your own progress.

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S9 EP12: Building Confidence 101 Oct 17, 2023

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Do you trust yourself to follow through on your own promises?

Building confidence isn’t JUST about wearing the shorts or saying the affirmations to yourself in the mirror. The true foundation of confidence is unwavering trust in YOURSELF. Each day we wake up and have multiple chances to build our confidence. Did you get out of bed when you said you were going to? Did you do the task you planned on? Following through with your actions is building trust, and in turn confidence, while not doing them is creating distrust in yourself.

Confidence isn’t something that comes naturally or arrives when you finally reach your goal weight, it is inherently tied to the trust you have built within yourself.

Tune into today’s episode to hear Kelsea and Rachael’s tips and tricks on creating confidence in yourself.

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S9 EP11: Your Thoughts Are Making You Sick Oct 10, 2023

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The power your thoughts play in your mindset is a fairly universally accepted concept. Think happier = be happier, right? Ok but what if we told you your thoughts actually could create physical changes in the functions of your body? Could it be true?

There have been multiple studies on how thoughts can affect fitness levels, strength retention, how your body absorbs nutrition, and even crazier life expectancy! Tune into today’s episode to explore the latest research on how you can start making your thoughts improve not just your mind, but also your health.

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S9 EP10: Squat Safety 101: Bailing With Purpose Oct 03, 2023

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Are you someone who lifts alone more often than not? If you said yes, this episode is for you. If you said no- this episode is still for you. Everyone who lifts with a barbell should know how to safely exit the lift when it goes wrong.

This weeks podcast was prompted by a well known fitness influencer, Justyn Vicky, who tragically died when he bailed a back squat incorrectly. Justyn was an experienced lifter and was being spotted by a professional, but unfortunately the weight was very heavy and his spotter was not in a great position to help when the bail occurred.

It’s important to note- this isn’t the first time this has happened, but that doesn’t mean it’s common either. Do not let this scare you from lifting, but instead arm yourself with the knowledge of HOW to bail. Listen into this weeks episode where Kelsea and Rachael discuss the basics of bailing all lifts, and how to to begin practicing so that when the time comes you and your body are ready.

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S9 EP9: Thriving On Three: Why Working Out Three Days A Week Is Best Sep 26, 2023

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You don’t need to spend hours in the gym every day to get results - and this statement is backed by science.

Studies show that the average strength gains for people working out 3x a week produced the most significant strength gains. Does that mean that you don’t get gains if you workout more than 3 days a week? No, you still get those gains, they’re just not as significant as the first three days…. And if you want to hear why AND the percentages then listen in to today’s episode of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast.

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