The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

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S5 EP8: The Approach Is The Destination Jun 01, 2021

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The approach is the destination and if that's true then you're never truly finished.
You’ve hit the finish line! Or have you? It’s not really over if you’re just going to have to do it again. Focusing on the finish line can be distracting, especially if you’re putting too much expectation on what you’ll feel when you get there and not enough on the experience of getting there. Today, Rachael and Kelsea discuss the problem of being distracted by the finish line, why we fall short, and how you can work on experiencing your journey instead of worrying about the destination.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

The distraction of the finish line
How that distraction can be damaging to your life and fitness
Falling just short
The approach is the destination
Experiencing your journey
Feeling pressure and anxiety

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 EP7: Creating Positive Self Talk May 25, 2021

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Do you ever speak badly about yourself, either in your own head or in front of others? Self-image is important, and negative self-talk isn’t as innocuous as you may think it is. In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss self-image. Listen in to learn about why the stories you tell yourself about yourself matter so much, why you might describe yourself differently in different parts of your life, and why it’s harmful to speak badly about yourself – even if you’re “just joking.”

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

The power of a self-image
The struggle for women to achieve a positive self-image
The words you use to describe yourself throughout the day
The discrepancy between the way you describe yourself in different parts of your life
Humility vs. self-deprecation
Why it’s not “just joking”
Outsourcing your self-image
What self-acceptance means
How compliments help the human brain
Creating strong boundaries
How to start thinking about your self-image
“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 EP6: Push Ups - Get Off Your Knees May 18, 2021

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Why should you get off your knees? In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss push-ups – how you should do them, how you can modify them, and why you need to get off your knees while you do them. Listen in to hear about how to correct faults in push-up positioning, how to modify push-ups correctly, and how to have fun with your push-ups while using quality mechanics.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Getting off your knees
How to modify push-ups
Common faults in push-up positioning
Best hand positioning
Shoulder positioning
The reasons not to be on your knees
Underutilized ways to work on pushing strength
The importance of using quality mechanics

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 EP5: Strong Like B*tch That Fight Bears May 11, 2021

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How do we not only appreciate our own bodies instead of bashing them, but also teach the next generation to do the same? How do the messages in the media and in social media affect those goals? Today’s guest is Meg Boggs. She’s a mother, wife, content creator, power-lifter, and self-empowerment advocate. Listen in to hear what she has to say about the damaging messages in the health and fitness industry, what role models like Meg means for the new generations, and how listeners can get started on getting more confident and more empowered.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

The first step Meg took toward appreciating her own body and encouraging others to do the same
The most damaging messages that women receive from the health and fitness industry
The effect of damaging messages
What role models like Meg will mean for young girls and a new generation of women
What fitness has given to Meg in her life
Why Meg decided to start calling herself an athlete
What body positivity has been like for Meg
Viewing fitness in a different way than just appearance and weight loss

RELATED LINKS

Meg Bogg's Website
Meg Bogg's Instagram
Meg Bogg's TikTok
Meg Bogg's Book
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 EP4: Normalizing Menopause May 04, 2021

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How will menopause affect your health and fitness? Today’s guest will help listeners who are exploring that issue. Selene Yeager, athlete, author, and host of the podcast Hit Play Not Pause joins our podcast today to discuss some of the top issues affecting women experiencing the transition to menopause who want to maintain or build a fitness regimen. Listen in to hear about how menopause affects training and performance, how you can adjust your training to work with menopause issues, and how you even know when you’re hitting menopause in the first place.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

How menopause affects training and performance
What can be done to improve sleep
How to adjust training to mitigate menopause issues
Lifting heavily and safely at the same time
How women know when they’re hitting menopause
Common mistakes to avoid during menopause
The importance of working with your physiology
How to combat a slower metabolism
Pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy
Training with pelvic floor issues

RELATED LINKS

Selene's Instagram
Feisty Menopause Instagram
Hit Play Not Pause Podcast (iTunes)
Hit Play Not Pause FB Group
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 EP3: The Murph Challenge 31 Day Calendar Apr 27, 2021

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It’s that time of year again – time to get ready for the workout Murph. If you haven’t heard of the Murph, Rachael and Kelsea explain why it’s such a great experience, who it’s all about, what’s involved and how to get your Murph Training Calendar. If you’ve participated in the Murph before, you’ll hear about why you should do it again, how CVG Nation will help you train for it, and how you can track your progress in this workout over the years.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Why Murph is such an incredible experience
Who Murph is in honor of
What is included in the Murph
Why Murph is for you
Putting the fear of the workout into perspective
How to train for the Murph
The free Murph calendar
Murph features in the app
How the Murph workout can be scaled
The ways the Murph workout can motivate you
Gauging your progress with the Murph over the years
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 EP2: How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything Apr 20, 2021

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“How you do anything is how you do everything.” You’ve probably heard that quote before, but what does it mean? Listen in as Rachael and Kelsea discuss what this quote means to them and how they use it every day.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

The importance of showing up
Feeling attacked
What it means to do things “really well”
Why perfection isn’t the standard
Keeping commitments
How attitudes of perfectionism are holding people back
What all the moments in your life add up to
“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 EP1: Learning To Lose Apr 13, 2021

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Losing feels bad. Placing low on a leaderboard can be a negative experience. But that doesn’t mean that leaderboards and competitions have no value. In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss leaderboards and the feelings around them. Listen in to hear what they have to say about feelings of inadequacy, accepting where you are, and finding joy in the accomplishments of others.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

The feelings around leaderboards
Feelings of inadequacy
How it feels to be at the top of the leaderboards, then not
Full acceptance of where you are
Facing your fears
Sitting with negative feelings
Winning is not the standard to being accomplished
The skill of learning to lose or fail
Finding joy in the accomplishments of others
Why you can’t avoid competition
What everyone wants the most
What you can learn from being uncomfortable with leaderboards
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

S4 EP30: Your Body Needs A Rest Too Apr 06, 2021

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What is deloading? And do you need to do it? In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss deload weeks – what you’re supposed to do during them and signs that you might be in need of one. Listen in to hear what they have to say about what deloading weeks are for and why you really do need them, especially as you become a more advanced athlete.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

The potential stress of deload weeks
What a deload week is
What you do during a deload
Signs that you might be in need of a deload week
The formula for deloading
How to incorporate deload weeks
How long it really takes to recover

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

S4 EP29: Wear The Damn Shorts Mar 30, 2021

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Are you stressing about what to wear to the beach? Worried about how you’ll stay cool in the summer heat if you’re nervous about wearing your shorts? Today, we’re going to talk about #WearTheDamnShorts, what it means and why it matters. Listen in to hear Rachael and Kelsea discuss why women feel dread around hot seasons and beach trips, how the pandemic has affected existing confidence issues, and why you deserve to feel confident in your shorts.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Learning more about the CVG employees
Beach season dread
Worrying about what to wear
Moving forward in self-acceptance
How the pandemic affected people’s confidence in what to wear
Waiting for confidence
Realizing what your body has carried you through
What “wear the damn shorts” means
Why you deserve to feel confident in your shorts
Sharing shorts photos on the CVG app

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

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