Making FIT Work

Stress affects our health more than we know. If you want to be the best version of yourself—the best spouse, parent, employee, business owner, friend, etc—it all starts with stress. One of the best ways to tackle that stress is by really focusing on your self-care, and that includes your fitness. Kelly Almeida is a client of mine who is a busy mom and wife, and runs her own salon on top of it all. When she started making small shifts towards a healthier lifestyle, not only did she start looking better, but feeling better too.

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Today I have 2 of my colleagues, Robyn Stewart and Elise Tzurkov, on the podcast to discuss whether or not you should be talking about your health and fitness journey with your family and friends. Diet culture has a strong hold on people and whether we like it or not, people notice when you start making healthier choices. It can be difficult to navigate social situations, holidays, and even eating in front of your kids if you don’t have the right mindset. But remember this: your health choices aren’t just a diet, they’re a lifestyle. YOU have the power over the food you eat, not the other way around.

Connect with Elise: @functionallyfitwithelise, MacroU

Connect with Robyn: @robyn_yqlnutrition, Nourish-U, Website

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Menopause is a biological reality that all women face, but we don’t have to surrender to it. Think of menopause as a detour, rather than a decline. That’s why I brought on Dr. Carla DiGirolamo for this week’s episode. Carla is a Fitness and Nutrition coach in addition to her work as a Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Menopause Specialist. Today we talk about the ins and outs of hormone changes as we get older, and the best ways fuel, train, and take care of ourselves as our bodies change. Menopause isn’t a deficiency, it’s a part of life. It’s time we learned to love and take care of our bodies, instead of hiding them away.

Connect with Carla: @fitforlifemd, Website, Blog, Facebook, LinkedIn

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Being healthy is more than just diet and exercise, it’s an entire lifestyle. It may not be obvious, but our stress levels have a huge impact on our weight gain and weight loss. You can’t eliminate stress from your life entirely, but it’s important to learn how to manage it well if you’re committed to your health & fitness goals.

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When I think of real women who are Making Fit Work, I think of local business owner and friend, Marcy Sarmento. Marcy owns Livi Laser Center and is a mom of 2 busy kids, but she always makes time for self-care.

Self-care is one of the best tools we have for growth, both in our businesses and our personal lives. When we build up our energy and confidence, we carry that energy throughout the day and in to every thing we do. 

Marcy shares with us how she practices self-care, including meditation, journalling, building community, eating right, and always getting in some movement.

Marcy is giving 10% off ALL SERVICES at Livi Laser Center until September 1st. Just mention this podcast when booking your appointment! 

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If you’re on a weight-loss or health journey, you might be wondering how alcohol fits into the equation. First, you should evaluate how you drink: do you find yourself mindlessly snacking, or are you giving up on healthy habits the day after drinking? It’s also important to understand how the body metabolizes alcohol too, and you might not like the truth! But most importantly, understanding why you drink at all might help you make the decision that makes the most sense for your journey. You can always enjoy a drink or two, in moderation.

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If you’re on a weight-loss or health journey, you might be wondering how alcohol fits into the equation. First, you should evaluate how you drink: do you find yourself mindlessly snacking, or are you giving up on healthy habits the day after drinking? It’s also important to understand how the body metabolizes alcohol too, and you might not like the truth! But most importantly, understanding why you drink at all might help you make the decision that makes the most sense for your journey. You can always enjoy a drink or two, in moderation.

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Lucie is a commercial portrait photographer who works mainly with fitness, lifestyle, and athletic brands and loves to work with companies and individuals looking to level up their business and ready for their photos to reflect that change. As an entrepreneur (and a busy mom!) Lucie has a lot to do, and not a lot of time. In this episode we talk about the evolution of Lucie’s own fitness journey and how she relies on community to make it all work.

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Web: www.luciewickerphotography.com

Ph: 617-429-6654

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Intermittent fasting (or IF for short) is a tool some people use to increase the amount of time spent between meals, usually dinner and breakfast the following morning. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the what’s, why’s, and how’s of intermittent fasting. IF can be great, but it’s not for everyone and it’s certainly not a long-term solution for most people. I’m all about working towards getting you stronger, happier, and healthier. Is intermittent fasting the best way to get you there?

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For you mamas out there, you might’ve heard that a permanently weak core and bladder “leakage” are normal post-baby, but Dr. Jackie Kickish is here to tell you that it’s not. Postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction might be common, but that doesn’t make it healthy, and it also doesn’t mean you have to live with the shame and embarrassment of it for the rest of your life. Jackie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise specialist who’s on a mission to help moms improve their pelvic floor function so they feel strong and confident. If you’ve had a baby and you’re ready to get back to the fitness world, give this episode a listen so you know what to do (and not to!) as you head back to the gym.

Connect with Jackie: @drjackiekickish, Facebook, Website

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