The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

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S5 EP28: Workouts While Traveling Oct 19, 2021

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Do you need to fitness while you travel? If so, what’s the best way to do it? What do you need? Do you have to stick with the exact same routine you had at home? In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss travel workouts and what you need to know about them in order to have a good fitness experience away from home. Listen to the episode to hear what Rachael and Kelsea have to say about carrying jump ropes and exercise bands, what you can do as a workout with just your own body, and beach or mountain workouts.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Should you work out when you travel
Things to think about when it comes to working out and traveling
Whether you think of working out as a chore
Jump ropes and exercise bands
The amount of working out you can do with just your body
Keeping your fitness time to a minimum while on vacation
The break from what you have been doing
Outdoor workouts
The different ways that people relax

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The CVG Nation app, for iPhone
The CVG Nation app, for Android
Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog

S5 EP27: The Risk Of Not Lifting Weights Oct 12, 2021

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Is it really dangerous to lift? There are a lot of fears around lifting, but the people who are afraid of the potential risks often haven’t stopped to consider the idea that not lifting may have risks too. In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea explore the idea of risks around lifting and how you and those around you may want to rethink your framing of those risks. Listen in to hear what they have to say about where this fear comes from, the dangers of not being prepared, and the importance of finding your tribe.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

The risk assessment when it comes to lifting weights
The risk in not lifting weights
The fears that lifting is dangerous
What happens when people are fearful
Where the fear of lifting comes from
The goal of experiencing this world
Why it’s important to train and prepare for life’s challenges
How people treat success as opposed to struggle
Why you need to find your tribe
The importance of cheering for the people around you
Hey, Girl, Hey

RELATED LINKS

The CVG Nation app, for iPhone
The CVG Nation app, for Android
Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog

S5 EP26: When A Calorie Deficit Doesn’t Equal Fat Loss Oct 05, 2021

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Calories in, calories out. You’ve heard it before. But is it really the whole story? In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss the concept of calories in and calories out, why it’s complex, and what happens when people rely on clickbait-style articles on nutrition and health and fitness. Listen in to hear what Rachael and Kelsea have to say about self-blame, heroes and villains, and how to improve your diet without focusing on restriction and elimination.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Self-blame and the diet industry
Click-baity health and nutrition articles
The carbohydrate insulin model
How fat storage works
The problem with blaming processed carbs
Hunger cues
Ignoring heroes to talk about villains
Improving diets instead of focusing on elimination
Why your body will always look different than other bodies, regardless of diet
The 800-gram challenge
The tools in your toolbox

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The article discussed in this episode.
The CVG Nation app, for iPhone
The CVG Nation app, for Android
Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog

S5 EP25: CVG's Nutrition Challenge Sep 28, 2021

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It’s that time of year – time for the 4th annual nutrition challenge! If you haven’t heard of it before, in October, it will be time for the 800 gram challenge. It’s a nutrition challenge that doesn’t involve perfection or restriction – you can eat whatever you normally eat. All you have to do is add 800 grams of fruits and vegetables to your diet each day. Listen in to today’s episode to hear Rachael and Kelsea describe how the 800 gram challenge works, why they do it, and what to expect from it.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

The 4th annual nutrition challenge
A nutrition challenge that is individualized but allows a group to work together
The 800 gram challenge
The different forms that protein comes in
The importance of breakfast
Awareness of how you digest fruits and vegetables if they aren’t usually such a big part of your diet
How to measure progress without a scale
What happens if you don’t make it every day
How to win things with the challenge
CVG discounts for participation
Hey, girl, hey shout-outs

RELATED LINKS

The CVG Nation app, for iPhone
The CVG Nation app, for Android
Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog

S5 EP24: Rapid Fire Q&A Sep 21, 2021

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What’s one thing you have to do, even if your workout time is short? What do you do with your hands between sets? These questions and more are addressed in today’s question and answer podcast. Listen in to hear Rachael and Kelsea talk about what they would do in a 30-minute workout, what exercises they turn to for their inner thighs, and whether or not you have to give up sugar and alcohol for abs.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

What kind of workout to do in 30 minutes
Why you must do your warmup
What to do between sets
Exercises that target the inner thighs
Whether you must give up sugar and alcohol
Your comfort weight
Smoothies vs. chewing solids

RELATED LINKS

The CVG Nation app, for iPhone
The CVG Nation app, for Android
Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog

S5 EP23: How Can I Rewrite My Fitness Story? Sep 14, 2021

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A lot of people think that they’re bad at fitness, or bad at working out. But are you really? Or are you just lacking confidence, perhaps because of a bad early experience? In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss why you aren’t actually bad at fitness, how you might get that idea, and how you can find the activity that works for you and your body.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

The perception of being bad at fitness
Being stuck with old perceptions based on bad experiences
Gym class story nightmares
What’s expected of you on the first day at the gym
Goals in your journey
The difference between expectations for children and adults
Setting kids up for poor confidence
All of the outlets for physical activity
Finding your movement

RELATED LINKS

The CVG Nation app, for iPhone
The CVG Nation app, for Android
Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog

S5 EP22: Are You An Overthinker? Sep 07, 2021

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Do you ever find yourself turning a decision over and over in your mind – maybe to the point that you don’t even end up making the decision at all? Or worrying so much that you can anticipate everything that could possibly go wrong? Overthinking is a problem that almost everyone experiences from time to time, especially about nutrition and fitness. In today’s episode, you’ll learn more about the pitfalls of overthinking and what you can do about it.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Indecision as a result of fear of making the wrong decision
Overthinking nutrition and fitness
Examples of overthinking nutrition and fitness
Types of overthinkers
Steps to combat overthinking
Knowing you’ll be OK either way
Scheduling a time to worry
Changing the channel on your thoughts

RELATED LINKS

The CVG Nation app, for iPhone
The CVG Nation app, for Android
Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog

S5 EP21: Underrated & Overrated Fitness Tips Aug 31, 2021

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There are a lot of tips and information thrown around in the fitness industry. Often times it's difficult to know which are legit or not. In this week's episode Rachael & Kelsea will shoot you straight on which tips are underrated and which are overrated.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Cardio overrated for fat loss
What should be in your toolbox
What people think of as cardio
How to train the midline
Standing or sitting up vs. laying down positions
What influencers do and don’t know about training
How imbalances lead to injury
Supplement companies
The need to limit sugary drinks
What we want to be eating during the day
The success model
Hey, girl, hey segment

RELATED LINKS

The CVG Nation app, for iPhone
The CVG Nation app, for Android
Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog

S5 EP20: Taking A Break vs. Slacking Off Aug 24, 2021

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“I don’t feel up to going to the gym today.” You’ve probably heard yourself say that. Does that mean that you’re slacking? Or that you honestly need a break? How do you know? Today, Kelsea and Rachael discuss taking a break vs. slacking off -- the feelings you experience, the way to find a balance, and how you should set yourself up for next time.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

What you’re thinking about when you want a day off from the gym
Guilt related to missing the gym
Guilt related to getting hurt
Going to extremes
How your feelings and barriers and motivations change day by day
The importance of your mental health
Finding a balance and letting physical and mental health work together
The idea that the gym is supposed to be fun every day
Thinking of yourself in charge of yourself
Planning your rest days
What to do with the time if you do take the day off
Taking one to two weeks off per year

RELATED LINKS

The CVG Nation app, for iPhone
The CVG Nation app, for Android
Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog

S5 EP19: How To Silence Critics & Listen To What Matters Aug 17, 2021

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Do you find yourself spending a lot of time worrying about critics? Do you avoid doing certain things because you’re worried about being criticized? That’s the topic of today’s podcast. In this episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss the critics, the feeling of fear of criticism that can stop you from doing the things you want to do, and whose opinions should matter to you.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

The CrossFit Games
Not using age as an excuse not to do things
The critics
Fearing that you’ll be next to be criticized
Missing out on things because of fear
The hurdles that women face
The opinions that you’re looking for out in the arena
Choosing courage
Recognizing the brave things in your life
Whether or not the outcome is as important as you think it is
The people who want to help you get back out there
What to say to yourself about the haters and critics

RELATED LINKS

The CVG Nation app, for iPhone
The CVG Nation app, for Android
Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
OurFitness Blog

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