The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

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S2 EP8: Our Top 11...I Mean 12 Nutrition Hacks Sep 10, 2019

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Learning to eat nutritiously is important. But it isn’t always easy. In today’s episode, we’ll go over some nutrition hacks that will help you improve your nutrition choices. Listen in to hear how you can add some small changes to help you eat better in a sustainable way that you can stick with.

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S2 EP7: The Weight Watchers App For Kids Sep 03, 2019

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In this week's episode, Rachael & Kelsea discuss the new Weight Watchers app aimed at 8-to-17-year-olds and talk about what kind of message this app sends to children and whether it’s healthy for them to use.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

The Weight Watcher’s app aimed at kids
How the app works
Goals offered in the WW app
Setting children up for failure
Talking about the weight epidemic in the context of self-confidence
Weight loss as a business
Keeping weight off
Yo-yo dieting
Women’s relationships to the scale
Teaching children to love their bodies
Modeling love for your body to kids

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S2 EP6: How To Maximize Your Metabolism Aug 27, 2019

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S2 EP5: How To Get A Pull-Up Aug 20, 2019

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Regardless of where you are in your current ability level there is progress to be made. Listen to this week's episode and learn the steps to take in setting goals (such as pull-ups or longer bar hangs) and reaching them.

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S2 EP4: An Inside Look Into CVG & Our Tribe Aug 13, 2019

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Get an inside look into CVG, our amazing community, the podcast and more. Listen in to hear about the origins of it all and what is coming in the future.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Who works at CVG
The beginnings of CVG
How Rachael and Kelsea decided on their roles at CVG
How the CVG Facebook group originated
How the Facebook group contests started
Providing support to women
Approaching social work from a different angle
How the Facebook group has grown
Starting the podcast
Building a legacy beyond selling apparel
New designs and programs that are on the way

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S2 EP3: Using Food Journals To Heal Our Relationship w/ Food Aug 06, 2019

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S2 EP2: Anxiety In The Gym - How To Train Your Mind Jul 30, 2019

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Do you have anxiety about going to the gym? If you do, you’re not the only one. Exercise can help you feel less stressed and anxious, but getting to the gym to exercise in the first place can be tough if your anxiety is high.

In this week's episode, Rachael & Kelsea talk about stress and anxiety, what people are feeling anxious about, and how to work on building confidence like you’d build a muscle.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

How physical health relates to mental health.
Borrowing confidence.
The comparison factor.
Building confidence instead of insecurity.
How exercise can reduce anxiety.
Anxiety about the gym.
Changing behaviors.
Changing your mindset.
Strengthening mental muscles that cope with anxiety.
Practicing alternative thoughts to build confidence.
What makes people nervous about going to the gym.
Trusting yourself.

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S2 EP1: Fitness Before, During & After Pregnancy Jul 23, 2019

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What’s the best, and safest, way to stay fit before, during and after pregnancy? Today’s guest will help answer some important questions about pregnancy and post-partum training.

Today we’re joined by Emily, a coach from the BirthFit. She’s also the host of the BirthFit podcast and part of the BirthFit coach seminar staff. Listen in to hear what Emily has to say about BirthFit seminars, commonly-asked questions about training during pregnancy, and getting back into the gym after giving birth.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

The BirthFit seminar experience
Common questions from a pregnant athlete
Whether pregnant women should continue to exercise and lift throughout pregnancy
Whether pregnant women should start an exercise program during pregnancy if they weren’t already training
Movements that should be limited while pregnant
Recommendations for heart rate while exercising during pregnancy
When to get back into the gym after giving birth
Pressure to get back in the gym or lose weight after birth
Diastasis

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S1 EP30: Crossfit/Functional Training Pros & Cons Jul 16, 2019

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This week's episode is all about CrossFit and Functional Training. The trolls of the internet don't know what they're talking about, but we do. Listen in as we discuss the PROS and CONS, truthfully.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

● Why some people believe that CrossFit is dangerous
● Why people get so excited about CrossFit
● The sense of community that comes with CrossFit
● The intimidation factor at gyms
● Finding your tribe
● How CrossFit incorporates elements from different sports
● The possibility of injury doing CrossFit
● What to do when you don’t get it on the first try
● Recognizing poor programming
● Remote coaching
● The expense of CrossFit
● Making fitness accessible
● Aesthetic goals and physical accomplishments

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S1 EP29: Protein - Let's Call It What It Is Jul 09, 2019

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This week's episode is all about protein. How much protein do you really need? Is it as much as advertising leads you to think that you need? And what are the best ways to get protein into your body? Are those bars and shakes really helpful, or could they be harmful? Listen as we talk about making sure that your body gets the nutrients that it needs and why the source of your protein makes a big difference.
Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Protein as a buzzword
Why protein is important
Balancing protein with other nutrients that you need
Why you need to think about the source of your protein
Whether protein is still healthy when it’s combined with unhealthy food
The importance of giving your body food to metabolize
How sugar negates protein
Why your body craves sugar
Sugar additives
Studies on artificial sweeteners

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The TTSL Podcast is brought to you by Constantly Varied Gear. Check out the best leggings you will ever buy: https://www.constantlyvariedgear.com/

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