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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In today’s episode of Thick Thighs Save Lives, we’re discussing pregnancy and postpartum nutrition. Guest Alasen Zarndt joins the podcast to talk about her work as a nutrition doula. Listen in to hear what Alasen has to say about how cortisol levels affect your health during pregnancy and postpartum, what you should be eating postpartum, and how to find time for nutrition and exercise when you have small children. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: The Nutrition Doula Nutrition during pregnancy How cortisol levels during pregnancy affect your health Steps that women can take to help bounce back from childbirth faster Examples of post-partum recovery foods Dieting post-partum Tips for finding time for nutrition and gym with children under 5 Why a one-size-fits-all approach isn’t appropriate RELATED LINKS Our Fitness FB Group.    https://thenutritiondoula.com Healthy Eating Made Easy FB Group Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs       Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings      Our Fitness Blog.     Behind the scenes at CVG.

Group Friday is early access to CVG's Black Friday. Listen in to learn when it’s happening, what’s new, what’s on sale, and how you can find out about this year’s free gift before everyone else. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: What Group Friday is and who it’s for What happened last year on Group Friday When Group Friday will happen this year How to find out about this year’s free gift early New releases on Group Friday Sales on Group Friday CVG donations to No Kid Hungry 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.

You know there are many ways to measure your fitness gains. We don’t recommend measuring with a scale, but that may be one way that people do measure their fitness goals. You can also measure in terms of what your body can do, which is a measurement that we do recommend. But what about gains that are more difficult – or impossible – to measure and quantify, like your mood, your perception of yourself, or the way that you interact with other people? In today’s episode, we discuss those fitness gains that you can’t easily measure, and that may not be noticeable to anyone but yourself, but are still important. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Fitness gains that aren’t measurable Challenging the preoccupation with data Changing the way you measure your own progress How fitness affects your mood and stress levels The fitness trampoline The way that fitness can fill different gaps for different people How fitness affects your perception of yourself How doing hard things can make you more confident How fitness can affect the way you interact with other people 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.

As the 800-gram challenge comes to a close, we wanted to spend some time exploring some of the highlights of the challenge from our group. Whether you’ve been doing the 800-gram challenge for years or this is your first time, there’s always something new that you can learn from completing the challenge along with a community that shares their recipes, food hacks, and innovations. Listen to today’s episode to hear some of our favorite high points from this year’s 800-gram challenge. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: How nutritious, healthy food can be delicious and interesting How sharing food ideas in a community can help you expand your diet The value of incremental change Non-breakfast foods as breakfast foods Pre-cut fruits and veggies Why you shouldn’t forget about smoothies Seasoning tips Using the crockpot and meal planning Group member highlights 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.

Appearing in an ad on the internet can be an ordeal, because you’ll always get comments from people who don’t like the way you look for one reason or another. In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea talk about body positivity, why showing people with different body types in ads matters, and how some people will use health concerns as an excuse to body shame. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Using health as an excuse to body shame The CVG experience of using different body types to model products Why Kelsea was the only CVG model for such a long time Avoiding swinging too hard to the other end of the spectrum The staying power of negative comments The value of showing different body types When certain body types go in and out of fashion Why appearance and size are not indicative of health The subjectivity of appearance and looks 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.

It’s bad enough when external factors get in the way of the things that you want to accomplish. However, what’s even worse is when you realize that it isn’t something outside of you that’s holding you back – it’s you. Why do we self-sabotage? How do we know when we’re self-sabotaging? And what can we do to overcome self-sabotaging behaviors? In today’s episode, we’ll explore the answers to those questions. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: How you relate to the phrase “self-sabotage” Why reflection on self-sabotage is so difficult Characteristics of self-sabotage Self-sabotaging excuses What you can and can’t find time for Causes of self-sabotaging behavior Self-sabotaging to stay in control Empowering those around you Self-sabotage as self-preservation Strategies to prevent self-sabotage Permission to fail Using affirmations to address self-sabotage The compliment sandwich Creating a trigger for your brain 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.

For most people in our society, alcohol is regularly encountered in all sorts of social situations. The global pandemic has limited social interaction but hasn’t necessarily slowed alcohol consumption. On the contrary, many people may be finding themselves drinking more due to stress. But how does alcohol affect your body, your health and your fitness goals? In today’s episode, we explore the effects of alcohol on the different systems in your body and why you can’t necessarily compensate for drinking alcohol by cutting calories elsewhere. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Drinking more alcohol in quarantine Drinking when you’re under stress How alcohol is metabolized by your body The difference between a snack and an alcoholic beverage How alcohol affects muscle performance How alcohol affects fat storage Misconceptions about alcohol and sleep Best practices if you are going to drink alcohol 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.

We’ve all heard about the importance of a healthy breakfast to start the day – yet many people skip breakfast on a regular basis, and others choose breakfast foods that are basically just sugar bombs. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about why a healthy breakfast really does matter, how it can help you through the rest of your day, and how to choose healthy breakfasts that work for you and your lifestyle. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Becoming more of a morning person The types of food we think of as “breakfast food” How breakfast can help you as you move through your day Minimizing junk food cravings during the day Starting your day on a path of choosing healthy foods Finding the time for breakfast Breakfasts that you can take with you Every food is breakfast food 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.

No one is immune from the occasional embarrassing moment, even in the gym. In fact, embarrassing gym moments are probably to be expected, especially when you’re doing something that’s new to you. It’s important to remember that you’re not alone and that the best way to move on from these embarrassing moments is usually just to share a laugh at yourself and the situation with somebody. In today’s episode, we explore some embarrassing gym moments and some laughs. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: The difference between a massage therapist and a masseuse Embarrassing gym moments Breast milk leaking Hitting yourself in the face with the bar The funny side of embarrassing moments Sharing embarrassing stories with the group 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.

In this week's episode Rachael and Kelsea discuss how it truly isn't possible to do it all and how that's okay. Comparison is the thief of joy. Our nutrition challenge begins Sept 1st! Head over to our FB group to join in with the rest of our community. 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.