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We survived Thanksgiving! Now it's time to jump right in to the winter holidays! This time of year, it is super hard to stick to health and fitness goals. This week, we're here with some tips on how to get through it!   If you want to watch the video version, you can find it over on Facebook!    Content Warning: Courtney and Leah both discuss their actual weight numbers.  We never expect anyone to share their numbers. Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/ Email us: argueyourlimitationsfitness@gmail.com

Leah and Courtney are here to give you some updates about their fitness journey. One is more on track than the other, can you guess who? There's also a tornado warning. Because why not add to the fun?  Content Warning: Courtney and Leah both discuss their actual weight numbers.  We never expect anyone to share their numbers. Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/ Email us: argueyourlimitationsfitness@gmail.com

Does skinny equal healthy? What time should I workout during the day? This and more in our next round of myth busters! In part 2, Courtney hits Leah with fitness and body related myths. Congratulations! You made it to the end of this myth busting saga. 😉 Content Warning: Courtney and Leah both discuss their actual weight numbers.  We never expect anyone to share their numbers. Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/ Email us: argueyourlimitationsfitness@gmail.com  

What’s the deal with Juice Cleanses? What is an empty calorie? Should I be eating fat free? Welcome to part 1 of our myth busting series. Don’t worry, it’s only a 2 parter… we try to keep things chill around here.  During part 1, Courtney throws food related myths at Leah. Got a myth we missed? We’d love to tackle it for you! Shout out to Dry Farm Wines! High quality wine by subscription. AKA: Never run out during the pandemic. 😉   Listen and subscribe here: https://podfollow.com/argue-your-limitations/view Content Warning: Courtney and Leah both discuss their actual weight numbers.  We never expect anyone to share their numbers. Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/ Email us: argueyourlimitationsfitness@gmail.com  

Stuck at a plateau?  It happens to everyone at some point during their journey.  While plateau’s are normal, they are also very annoying.  Leah and Courtney will discuss a few ways to break the plateau and resume your weightloss.   Surprise!  The first suggestion is “do nothing”.  Yep, you heard that right.  Courtney is intrigued by the idea of zig zag nutrition, and Leah warns against the deficit cycle. Content Warning: Courtney and Leah both discuss their actual weight numbers.  We never expect anyone to share their numbers. Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/ Email us: argueyourlimitationsfitness@gmail.com  

What is Leah giving up?  The scale!  Why?  Listen to find out. Leah and Courtney dig back into why’s and take it down to 4 basic reasons.  We focus on connecting your emotions to your why and focusing on what you want, instead of relying on an outside motivator.  Don’t let the pressures of society take away the joy of living your life.  Life is not a pass/fail.   What’s your reason why this week?   Listen and subscribe here: https://podfollow.com/argue-your-limitations/view Content Warning: Courtney and Leah both discuss their actual weight numbers.  We never expect anyone to share their numbers. Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/ Email us: argueyourlimitationsfitness@gmail.com  

Do you struggle with accountability when it comes to your health & fitness journey? Don’t worry. You aren’t alone. This week, Leah and Courtney tackle the topic of struggling to stay accountable to yourself and how to find a person or community to help reverse that trend.   How does a conversation about accountability turn into a conversation about furbies (yes, those creepy little toys . . .)? You’ll just have to listen to find out! Content Warning: Courtney and Leah both discuss their actual weight numbers.  We never expect anyone to share their numbers. Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/ Email us: argueyourlimitationsfitness@gmail.com  

Why is Courtney covered in bruises?  How does Leah maintain upper body strength?  Pole Fitness.   Leah discusses her journey with pole dancing, and shares what the sport has taught her. Courtney talks about her first classes and what you can expect. From learning body acceptance, to building strength, pole has a lot to offer.  Content Warning: Courtney and Leah both discuss their actual weight numbers.  We never expect anyone to share their numbers. Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/ Email us: argueyourlimitationsfitness@gmail.com  

Content Warning: Courtney and Leah talk about eating disorders.  We urge you to choose your mental health first.  If listening to this episode may be triggering, please feel free to choose yourself first.   Disordered eating is not a straightforward definition.  It can take many forms.  We explore some of the ways that eating disorders may present.   If you think you may be struggling with an eating disorder, seek professional advice from your doctor.   Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/ Email us: argueyourlimitationsfitness@gmail.com  

Content Warning: Courtney and Leah both discuss their actual weight numbers.  We never expect anyone to share their numbers. It’s time for a field trip!  Courtney and Leah hit the pavement in search of a DEXA scan and find one right in their backyard.  We explain the whole process from start to finish and talk about our results. Special thank you to OrthoIllinois for hosting Courtney and Leah for a DEXA scan, and to the amazing tech who let us take photos and rattle on about our podcast. Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/ Email us: argueyourlimitationsfitness@gmail.com  

Content Warning:  Courtney and Leah discuss their weight numbers, BMI numbers, and mention eating disorders.  We never expect anyone to share their numbers. Leah and Courtney discuss what they hate about health and fitness.  Courtney chooses BMI, which inspires a field trip!  Leah picks the word “tone”, and we talk about some weight lifting myths. Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/ Email us: argueyourlimitationsfitness@gmail.com

Let’s talk about RICE! No, not the food... the acronym. Learn how to treat a few basic injuries at home with the RICE method.  Stretching, massage, and kinesiology tape are also great tools for injury recovery. Leah’s brand of choice is Rock Tape: https://www.rocktape.com/ Content Warning: Courtney and Leah both discuss their actual weight numbers.  We never expect anyone to share their numbers. Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/ Email us: argueyourlimitationsfitness@gmail.com

Leah draws inspiration from Courtney’s struggles and dives into how to mentally push through a tough workout.  These tips will change the mental game not only for your workouts, but for any tough live event, presentation, etc.   Start feeling successful and confident during the hardest part of your workout with three easy steps. Content Warning: Courtney and Leah both discuss their actual weight numbers.  We never expect anyone to share their numbers. Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/ Email us: argueyourlimitationsfitness@gmail.com

Don’t get stuck ordering sampler after sampler. Leah and Courtney circle back to diet talk and focus on consistency. We touch on dieting phasing and the importance of eating enough calories versus blindly following the advice of apps. Content Warning: Courtney and Leah both discuss their actual weight numbers.  We never expect anyone to share their numbers. Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/ Email us: argueyourlimitationsfitness@gmail.com

Don’t worry! This isn’t click bait. It’s honest advice. Courtney and Leah talk about the best options for you in fitness and nutrition. Courtney asks how to clean up her diet and Leah drops some hard truth about counting calories. Content Warning: Courtney and Leah both discuss their actual weight numbers.  We never expect anyone to share their numbers. Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/ Email us: argueyourlimitationsfitness@gmail.com

Enjoy this bonus episode as Leah walks Courtney through the steps to setting up a plan - AKA walking down the Yellow Brick Road to Discipline!   Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/

You are not lazy, or unmotivated, it’s just that the motivation you relied on in the past isn’t working for you anymore.  Now what? Universally, we are all experiencing a huge change...and adjusting our habits.  Follow these steps to increase your discipline and stop relying on motivation alone. Focus on the identity you want to have. What’s your WHY?  What’s your 1 big goal? Accept doing the least appealing task first. Recognize that resistance is part of what you have to overcome. Remove distractions! Develop your system. Reward yourself. You have the power to change your life.  It starts with mindset. Follow Us on Social: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/ https://www.instagram.com/argueyourlimitationsfitness/  

Struggling to get started?  Just do it!  Listen in as Courtney and Leah set some goals and talk about week 1 of a new health and fitness routine.  Content Warning: Courtney and Leah both discuss their actual weight numbers.  We never expect anyone to share their numbers.  Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/

Welcome to Argue Your Limitations the podcast. Episode 1 is introducing the "Expert" and the "Novice"! We are Courtney and Leah and we're here to take you on our health and fitness journey. As the "expert", Leah will be introducing topics and explaining them to Courtney and the listeners in a way that's easy to understand. We're excited to take you on this journey with us!    Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArgueYourLimitations/