For me, it’s always been comfortable to do the things that I know and that I’m good at. I like feeling confident whenever I’m doing something, whether that is something related to fitness or my personal or professional life. Lately, however, I’ve learned the importance of challenging yourself to learn something new. As I was training for a long cycling …
Easy Ways to Build Fitness, One Month at a Time – Episode 101
I believe we need a heightened sense of urgency around our health. If there is anything we have learned in the last year, it is how important our health is. Without our health, we can’t care for those we love, run our businesses, and enjoy our lives. So how long does it take to get fit and healthy? It will …
Expert tips on how to get motivated during the new year – Episode 100
We’re celebrating our 100th episode with some fantastic returning guests! They’ll all be giving you their expert tips on how to get motivated during the new year. When I first turned on my microphone to record episode 1 of the Fit is Freedom podcast, never in my wildest dreams did I think we’d hit 100 episodes! Should I admit that? …
How to Maintain a Consistent Exercise Routine
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, one of the biggest problems people face is staying consistent and committed to their exercise routines. We’ve all been there before. We make these awesome health and fitness goals. Then, we get the equipment and the gym memberships. We gather everything together and we almost always start out extremely strong! But, after a …
Do Fitness Resolutions for the New Year Work? – Episode 099
It’s a loaded question; do fitness resolutions for the new year work? Does it feel like NOT having new year’s resolutions is setting yourself up to fail in a year we’re desperately counting on? Or, have you noticed that your past new year fitness resolutions just sputtered out after a few weeks, leaving you feeling worse instead of better? Here’s …
Do a Sugar Reset in 2021 – Episode 098
Welcome to 2021 and a very Happy New Year to you! This week we’re talking all about the benefits of less sugar in our diets and how to accomplish it. Sugar is addictive, and the more we consume, the more we need to get the same rush. In honor of 2021, you’re invited to join me, and a bunch of …
What Goals Should I Set, and How Do I Achieve Them?
What goals should I set? If you’ve ever struggled with reaching a goal or changing a bad habit, it’s time to figure out what the elephant in your room is and how we can best tackle it! Oh, the elephant in the room. You know the one, right? The elephant that is so glaringly apparent, yet no one seems to …
Episode 097 – Pushing Limits Freediving: Interview with Katie Coeckelenbergh-Sawyer
This week is a special episode for me; my amazing niece Katie is joining us to discuss pushing limits and what that means for her. You’re in for a treat! Not only is Katie amazing, she’s a free diver, which you might never have even heard of before! I’ve never had kids. But, my brother and sister had terrific children …
5 Signs You’re Working Too Much: How to Put Yourself First
In life, it is so easy to get caught up in working too much, staring at the computer screen for way longer than needed, and it can really have an effect on your well being! Not too long ago, I was in traffic on my way to a work event when all of the sudden, the car in front of …
The 3 S’s of Making Fitness a Lifestyle
I’ve been noticing some changes in people’s fitness routines since the start of this pandemic. Ironically, some people who were on top of their fitness game have found themselves falling off the wagon while others who weren’t active at all pre-COVID-19, have found all kinds of newfound motivation! Isn’t that crazy? Well, it’s true for a lot of reasons. For …