Fitness Simplified With Kim Schlag

On todays episode I am joined by fitness and omen's health expert Amanda Thebe. Amanda Has a new book coming out this Sunday which just so happens to be World Menopause Day. Her book is titled Menopocalypse: How I learned to thrive during menopause and how you can to.  Amanda and I spend some time on little discussed topics like what is actually happening with your body during menopause, what is HRT and why is everyone so dang afraid of it, and how can we build the resilience we need to get through these difficult years. After listening to this episode if you want to hear Amandas full menopause story listen to episode 21.

On today's episode, I am switching things up and turning over hosting duties to my friend and mentor Jordan Syatt! Now when you listen to the podcast each week you hear snippets, bits and pieces of my story, but I am mostly focused on my guest. This week you will hear my story. Jordan asks me questions about my struggle with obesity, where did it start, did I always struggle with obesity, how did I get out of that situation, and lots about the dumb and embarrassing things I tried in my attempts to lose weight. I think you might just see a little of yourself in my own experiences and hopefully this will help you avoid all the mistakes that I made. -Link to pistol squat video discussed in the episode: https://youtu.be/VyFX6M4VX0o

You have probably heard the age old adage you can't out train a bad diet. On todays episode I speak with a listen who exercises every single day and is not getting the results she wants. In this episode I address where you should look and what you should do to combat this issue.

Today I will be tackling a listener's question."What are your views on intuitive eating and weight loss?" This is a controversial question, as many of those in the intuitive eating community do not approve of intuitive eating for purposeful weight loss.Listen in to hear my take on it!

In this episode, I answer questions that I have received in my DMs. Starting with this one, should I count calories or should I count macros and which is better for weight loss? If this is something you are interested in be sure to give this episode a listen, let's go!

On today's solo episode I dive into current events and discuss the new roles we as parents have found ourselves placed in this year. Not only are we full time workers, but now we are also school administrators for our kids online schooling. How is this impacting your fitness Goals? Today I will coach your through three questions you need to ask yourself to make sure your fitness goals and current situation are in alignment, and if they are not, the steps that you can take to get there!

Abs and toned arms are cool, but you know what's cooler? Being healthy.  Today i'm joined by 53 year old fitness coach and author Pam Sherman. She shares her world rocking a-ha moment when it became crystal clear that her fitness pursuits had benefits that went far beyond how awesome she looks (and she has a rockin' physique.)

The force is strong with the booty band brigade. So much fluff out there that won't actually help you reach the goals you are striving for. My friend Chad Hargrove (@chadhargrove1) and I sit down for a chat about the divide between the most popular female fitness advice and the best female fitness advice and how to bridge that divide.

Any woman who's been through the rocky terrain of perimenopause knows there are a lot of downsides.  Health and Lifestyle Author Katarina Wilk's book Perimenopower reminds us we don't have to be the victim in this story.  After you give a listen to my interview with Katarina grab your copy of the book on Amazon (or wherever you're lucky enough to buy books in person these days.)

I talk about weight loss a lot here on the podcast. On today's episode we are tackling a different subject that you might be trying to solve with a weight loss approach, when in fact it requires a different approach. If you are relatively lean but still don't have the look you want this episode is for you!

Eating "clean" isn't getting you the results you expected. Why is that? 

If you know strength training will give you the results you want: you want to look defined, you want to feel strong, move better & age well, but you just don’t know where to start with workouts, this episode walks you through it step by step. Youtube videos mentioned: Full home workout: https://youtu.be/fNU4xqvyZFw Push up Tutorial: https://youtu.be/OIHuFxRa9LM Pull Up Tutorial: https://youtu.be/ksTW0jh4AJk

Registered Dietian & behavioral health expert Georgie Fear’s new book Give Yourself More is a science backed plan to lose weight while giving yourself more instead of the usual steaming pile of less, less, less: less carbs, less pleasure, less choices. We dive into key concepts of the book including overcoming emotional eating.

On today’s episode I’m joined by a new member of the big 5-0 club to chat about her struggles with weight loss. Is menopause stopping her? Is 50 a sentence to remain overweight? Let’s talk about it.

Fitness professional and author of the upcoming book Menopocalypse, Amanda Thebe, was in tip top shape when she fell ill with Covid in April. Twelve weeks later she has not full recovered. And she's not alone; there are burgeoning numbers of these long haulers, as they're dubbed, whose symptoms are long lasting. Listen in as Amanda shares her story.

Physical therapist & coach Amy Rudolph (@amyrudolph832fitness) lays out practical advice for desk jockeys to feel your best. She also shares her morning routine & gratitude practice & how you can develop your own.

It feels frustrating to not make progress when you genuinely feel like you’re just not eating that much. What the heck’s going on? I break down 4 likely reasons why *and* give you actionable steps to get the scale moving

Strength & nutrition coach Alessandra Cutnik (@alesssndracutnik) joins me & we talk about the common cry of women everywhere “how do I get my body back?!”

Sydney thought she wanted to chat about intermittent fasting. That’s not where we ended up. Maybe you’ll relate to her story.

I’m joined today by Tammi, a busy homeschooling mom from Australia. We work through what’s been keeping her from making progress in her fitness goals- including her on again off again motivation.