The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

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S4 EP18: Only One You Jan 12, 2021

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There’s no one-size-fits-all plan for fitness and health. Why not? Because you’re the only one who has your body and the specific group of factors that affect your body. As a matter of fact, there may not even be a one-size-fits-all plan that will work only for your own body, because your body and what it needs will change over time. Listen in to hear what Rachael and Kelsea have to say about experimenting with and choosing nutrition and exercise strategies that really work for you and your body, regardless of what anyone else might be doing.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Lizzo’s juice cleanse
Assumptions about the body positive movement and people in it
The concept of the one-size-fits-all approach
The damages of thinking that you can become someone else
What health and fitness looks like on a particular person
Experimenting with nutrition
Surrounding yourself with good information from knowledgeable and trusted sources
Experimenting with exercise
The importance of continuing to experiment
How factors that affect your nutrition and exercise change over time

RELATED LINKS

Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S4 EP17: A Real-Life Approach To A Successful 2021 Jan 05, 2021

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By the time you’re listening to this, you’ll finally have reached 2021! 2020 has undoubtedly been an unusual and challenging year, and the truth is that 2021 might not be immediately different. But at this time of year, it’s important to look back at what you’ve accomplished and what obstacles you’ve overcome in 2020 and to start making plans and goals for 2021 and all that the new year will bring. Listen in to hear the tips that Rachael and Kelsea have put together for how to make 2021 a great year.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Optimism or pessimism about 2021
How to maximize 2021
How you perceive obstacles
Why you have to have a workout plan
Why it helps to have a community or a friend to work out with
Finding something that you’re a good match for
Working with what you have (equipment)
Why you shouldn’t treat this like every other year

RELATED LINKS

Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S4 EP16: The 3rd Annual Movement Challenge Dec 29, 2020

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It’s time to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021. As you leave the old year behind, it’s time to think about building healthy habits for the new year. Everyone experiences motivation to make healthy changes in the new year, but motivation fades, usually by the end of January. Habits, on the other hand, are lasting. And that’s where our annual movement calendar comes in. With the help of the movement calendar, you’ll have what you need to start building the healthy habits you want to maintain in 2021. Listen in to learn more about the movement calendar, the rewards you can find in the calendar, and the nutrition aspects of this year’s movement calendar.

Text CVGMOVEMENT to 29071 to receive the free calendar.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Farewell to 2020
Plans for 2021
The annual movement calendar
Building sustainable habits with the movement calendar
Rewards in the movement calendar
What helps people be the most successful in their health goals
Repeating events on the calendar
How your brain develops habits every day
The nutrition aspect of the calendar
Meal prepping
How the movement calendar applies at different fitness levels
The rules of the movement challenge
How to get involved

RELATED LINKS

Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S4 EP15: How To Improve Your Running Dec 22, 2020

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Whether you are a seasoned runner or a novice, having the right mindset about running is crucial. Running shouldn’t hurt and it isn't about pounding the pavement. Today’s guest, running guru Valerie Hunt, is a long-time fitness coach, and as the owner of RunRX she teaches runners how to reduce injury and run more efficiently. Listen to today’s episode to learn what Valerie has to say about the importance of letting go of unnecessary thoughts and movements around running, the role of muscle elasticity and proper breathing and techniques and strategies to improve your running and lessen the likelihood of injury.

Topics Discussed on Today’s Episode:

Ways to change your running mindset for the better
The 5 minute daily practice that can improve your running skills
The things Valerie learned during her racing experience
The Pose Method of running which puts the body in the optimal position
Breathing practices and techniques to keep from getting winded while running
Ways to maximize the benefits of running without overdoing it and risking injury

Related Links

RunRX Instagram
Run RX Facebook
RunRX on YouTube
Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S4 EP14: Intuitive Eating Dec 15, 2020

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Today’s guest has expertise in both the subject of nutrition and the subject of autoimmune diseases. Ashlee Reilly is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and founder of the Guilt-Free Eating Method. Listen to today’s podcast to hear what Ashlee has to say about why diets fail, how to deal with food-shaming and guilt, and how nutrition can improve all aspects of your life.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Why diets fail
Food-shaming and guilt and how it impacts success
How to start having a better relationship with food
Establishing signals for your body
The baseline for people new to intuitive eating
How nutrition can address symptoms of autoimmune diseases
Advice for women experiencing symptoms but having trouble getting a diagnosis

RELATED LINKS

https://chronicwellnessnutrition.com
Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S4 EP13: The Scale & The Best Cardio Dec 08, 2020

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I’m just getting back into working out – so why is the scale showing that I’m gaining weight instead of losing it? If you’ve ever asked this question, don’t worry, it’s more common than you think. In today’s episode, we’re going to look at some of the common questions that we see in our community and answer them. Listen in as Rachael and Kelsea discuss what’s really being weighed when you step on a scale, how you can know if you’re on the right track even without the scale, and what kind of cardio is most effective for reaching your fat loss goals.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Gaining weight when you first start working out
What is being weighed when you step on a scale
Better ways of tracking whether you’re on the right track
Most effective cardio for weight loss
Why you need to vary your routine
The cardiovascular benefits of lifting

RELATED LINKS

Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S4 EP12: Understanding Your Fear Dec 01, 2020

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In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss fear – what it means to be afraid, why fear is a valuable emotion and how you can overcome it. Let's reframe our fear.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Being afraid to get started
The importance of fear as an emotion
Identifying your fear
Identifying what might happen if you fail
Weighing risk and reward
What to say to yourself when you’re afraid
Why you should practice sitting in feelings of fear or discomfort
Reframing fear

RELATED LINKS

Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S4 EP11: Strategies For The Holidays Nov 24, 2020

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2020 has been a year like no other, and as we approach the end of the year, we’re getting ready for a holiday season like no other. There’s always a risk of getting out of your routine and losing sight of your goals during the holidays, and that’s true this year as well, even if the reasons are different. In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea share some strategies for keeping yourself on track and healthy during the upcoming holiday season.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

How the holidays will be different in 2020
Getting experimental with your own cooking for the holidays
Keeping your routine in place
Making sure that you get some type of movement in every day
Giving yourself grace when you can’t do as much as you might like
Remembering what you’re thankful for
Finding safe ways to connect with others
Food shaming during the holidays

RELATED LINKS

Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S4 EP10: One Million Listens - Building A Movement Nov 17, 2020

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100 episodes and 1,000,000 listens. This calls for a giveaway!

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Hitting a million downloads
Getting off to a shaky start
Creating your vision
The greatest accomplishment of the podcast
Connecting with the community
Favorite episodes
A thank-you giveaway
Episodes that caused anxiety
The responsibility to share information

RELATED LINKS

Our Fitness FB Group.
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

S4 EP9: Let's Talk About Macros Nov 10, 2020

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Why is counting macronutrients a nutrition strategy that you should consider? Why don’t macros get mainstream attention? Where can you get started with macros? These are some of the questions we tackle on today’s episode of the Thick Thighs Save Lives podcast with guest Cori Lefkowith. Listen in to hear what Cori has to say about why women continue to struggle with body image and how macros are different from other diet trends.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Why women continue to struggle with body image
How Cori’s approach to nutrition differs from other diet trends
Why macros don’t get mainstream attention
Where to start with macronutrients
Counting calories
Finding a balance
Individual macro calculators
Common mistakes to avoid
Carbs
Getting enough protein
How macro counting works long term

RELATED LINKS

Our Fitness FB Group.
https://redefiningstrength.com
Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs
Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Our Fitness Blog.
Behind the scenes at CVG.

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