The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

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S9 EP8: International Model Turned Nutritionist Sarah Ann: What I Learned About Food and Healing Sep 19, 2023

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What is one harmful message you received growing up about body image / health / nutrition? Now that you are an adult, what would you like to tell younger you about it?

Today we are joined by Sarah Ann Macklin. Sarah is a renowned podcast host, public speaker, TEDx speaker, international model, and health journalist, she was also named Woman of the Year in 2019 by Rake Magazine. Today we discuss how being a model affected Sarah’s views on nutrition, health, wellness, and her relationship with her body. Because of her unique experiences and education she has created what she calls The 7 Pillars of Health. Each pillar represents an area of life based on Body Image, Nutrition, Self Care, and how we can practice each area striving for flexibility and balance between them.

With this knowledge Sarah, Kelsea, and Rachael, discuss what message we can send the younger generations about health and wellness, as well as tips on how to improve YOUR relationship within yourself.

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S9 EP7: The 5 Worst Fitness Myths Keeping You From Starting Sep 12, 2023

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“Everyone is going to judge me there.” “I don’t have the time.” “It’s too expensive.”

Have you said or thought these things when you are debating on if you should start going to the gym? We have a response:

It doesn't take a ton of time. It doesn’t cost too much money. There aren’t people that are completely different from you waiting to be mean to you, in fact, gym people are some of the most welcoming communities you will ever meet.

The reality is- as a society when it comes to wellness and health care we have made tremendous strides in addressing acute illness, but have taken steps backwards with long term health or even preventative health. Getting in vigorous activity actually decreases mortality by up to 31%, and that includes the health issues that come with it. So how do we have more tools to improve our long term health than ever- but not yet improved? Tune into today’s episode to hear our top 5 “reasons” that people aren’t making it into the gym, and what you can do about them.

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S9 EP6: The Worst Nutrition Advice Everyone Is Giving Sep 05, 2023

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“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 be told you’re a liar, did anyone ask you about how long you’ve been working on this goal? Have you looked at any other health metrics? As in - are you stronger? Are you FEELING better? Do you have more energy? The scale is not the only health metric we should be measuring, not only that but the data ISN’T EVEN ACCURATE. Calories aren’t an exact science, they’re a guesstimate. Same goes with how we burn them and how they’re being measured on our fitness trackers and watches. So we’re building unsustainable habits off of inaccurate data and then wondering why we feel so frustrated. However - the good news is that in today’s podcast we cover what you can do instead. So tune in to hear what you need to know about building sustainable habits to help you reach your goals!

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S9 EP5: If You Run You Should Be Doing This Aug 29, 2023

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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 ALL three of these things with strength training & accessory work.. Tune into this weeks episode to learn our favorite moves to keep YOU not only running your best, but PRing your times & feeling good at the same time!

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S9 EP4: Beyond Fight or Flight: Healing Your Nervous System with Sam Kalawart Aug 22, 2023

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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, somatic integration, and mindfulness. Sam started her journey with integrative medicine after battling chronic health issues for 16+ years stemming from stress, lyme disease, and breast implant illness. Tune into today’s episode to hear what Sam has to say about many of our day to day discomforts and how you can get on the path to healing your nervous system today.

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S9 EP3: No One Will Save You Aug 15, 2023

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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 out of the victim mindset, how to know when it’s time to make a change in life, and the steps you can take to making your days something you look forward to every morning.

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S9 EP2: Perhaps A Little Workout Snack? Aug 08, 2023

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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 time making it to the gym regularly or getting in a full hour long workout, then workout snacks are for you! These movement breaks don’t require special equipment or to change clothes! Examples can include: 2 minutes of taking the stairs, 50 air squats for time, or doing 25 jumping jacks every time you check your email.

Tune in to this weeks podcast to learn more about what a Workout Snack can be and how to start incorporating them into your lifestyle! Related Links:

S9 EP1: Wake Up & Read The Labels with Guest Jen Smiley Aug 01, 2023

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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 prostate cancer needed to lose 30# in order to get his surgery. Together they worked on what he ate, and not only did he lose the weight he needed to, but he also didn’t need to take his blood pressure or cholesterol meds anymore.. And even better his prostate number DECLINED when it should have increased.

Food is medicine, plain and simple, and this podcast has tons of tips and tricks on how you can feel your best by making some easy nutrition switches.

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S8 EP30: How To Do Anything For 10 Years Jul 25, 2023

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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. There are still plenty of tough days, but nothing worth having comes easy. Tune into this episode to hear our top tips on how to do anything for 10 years, why you can do ANYTHING that you set your eyes on, and learn more about the special people that make our company & community.

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S8 EP29: Are You Uncomfortable? Good, It's Working. Jul 18, 2023

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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 change- that's why we have these major life overhauls and extreme diets that have become so popular. We realize we need to do something difficult on a baseline level, but perhaps the next steps are where we go wrong… Does it need to be a complete overhaul?

Tune into today’s episode to lean into discomfort without having to do a 180, and to learn how to use discomfort as a catalyst for change instead of running away from it.

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