Fitness Simplified With Kim Schlag

I tried a lot of diets back in the day. Weight Watchers wasn’t even close to the worst (I explain in detail which one was!) I like some things about WW, But I have 2 fundamental problems with Weight Watchers that cause me to not recommend it.

On this episode I’m joined by Kim, a lovely New Yorker on the cusp of turning the big 5-0. We sit down to figure out why she’s struggling to lose weight. Is it the carbs? Is it her age? Is she not eating clean enough? Kim has some pretty big lightbulb moments, including one about calories. Don’t donut calories inherently make you fat?!

Is muscle soreness a reliable way to gauge how effective your workouts are? What is? Should you train when you’re sore?

Sharon messaged me to ask about when and how to adjust calories & macros as one loses weight. We hopped on a call to hash that out and along the way Sharon shared her story of overcoming trauma and how fitness helps her manage PTSD and Anxiety.

Sarah Duff joins me to share powerful practical strategies to manage the 1000s of thoughts whizzing through your head each day so that you’re intentionally living instead of simply making decisions on autopilot. Sarah discusses: best mind management practices, what are touch points & how to use them, what’s the difference between journaling & writing in a diary? Here are the 3 cues she gives for managing uncertain times: 1. Today I can control... 2. Today I will be the woman who... 3. I am grateful for...

Worry can be crippling. Action is empowering. There’s a lot you can’t control right now, but when it comes to your weight (and specifically the habits that help you to maintain your weight) there’s so much in your control.

We are living in a world that resembles nothing like our usual day to day lives. Your routines have been upended and your concerned about what this means for your fitness & nutrition goals. I tackle 3 big ones, giving you actionable strategies for each: What do I do now that I can’t go to the gym? I’m eating all the time! Will I lose all of my progress? 10 Free At Home Workouts: https://www.kimschlagfitness.com/ Live Stream Workout: https://youtu.be/UpmuVtvKyl4

Weight loss is hard, no doubt about it. Equally as hard, if not harder is what comes next: weight maintenance. Yo-yoing back and forth between gaining weight and losing weight is a common pattern. In this episode my guest Fiona and I tackle the often unnavigated territory of weight maintenance.

My guest Daisy & I cover a lot of ground in this episode: how to get better at chin ups, how to lose weight and get stronger at the same time and all about diet breaks. How to know if you need one, options to structure the break, how long it should last and what to do after the break.

In this episode I walk you through a handful of strategies to get control of your time so that you can smash your fitness goals. I talk time audits, time hacks, my good/better/best method of choosing where to spend time & a strategy I’m calling The Oprah Test.

In this episode I coach a woman named Alia. You might relate to her situation: for 6 months she’s had a high degree of effort but has little to show for it in terms of results. What’s the missing link?

If the advice to “just love yourself” leaves you cold you’re not alone. Many people hear that advice and think “ok, great. One more thing I’m failing at.” What if you look at loving yourself from the perspective of action instead of feeling? I’ll tell you what I mean and give you 2 concrete steps to take to start.

Nutritionist and Public Health Educator Amanda Howell (@amandahowellhealth on IG) joined me on episode 44 of the Fitness Simplified Podcast to unpack Whole 30. Is it a healthy approach to eating or just another problematic fad diet? Before we get to unpacking Whole 30 though we wade into the messy terrain of JLo & Shakira’s half time show. Amanda & I both have strong opinions (that aren’t fully aligned) and honestly some unanswered questions. about what we saw and the reaction to it.

Flavorless leaves and dry chicken. Is that what weight loss means to you? Does it have to be that way? Let’s talk about it!

Like many people my guest Deborah is over-tired. She ends up in the pantry more than she’d like in an effort to get s but if energy to make it through her busy days. Sound familiar? Deborah and I tackle this issue from 3 different angles. We address her sleep/sleep habits. We address her nutrition. And we address the habit of eating for reasons other than hunger.

Dr Heather Hirsch (@hormone.health.doc) is a menopause specialist at The Menopause & Midlife Clinic at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Today she explains: where the fear around Hormone Replacement Therapy comes from, is it safe, how to get the treatment you need, and how to prepare for an appointment with your provider to discuss your menopause symptoms.

4 Big Fibs you tell yourself about weight loss. I don’t want to be a spoiler, so I won’t give you any hints here other than to say - get out a pen and be ready to take notes. I have some good resources for you and a lotta straight talk.

Today I answer a l question from IG: “Was there a particular moment when everything just clicked & you knew you were on the right track?” Short answer: Yes. But it was over months. Not in a single instant. Listen in as I share my moment with you.

Whether you’re a complete gym newbie or are returning after a hiatus, it’s normal to feel some nerves. On episode 39 coach Kurt Rawlins (@kurtrawlinsfitness on IG) joins me to share 7 steps to push past that gymtimidation.

Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro (@vitaminphd on IG) is a gut health expert, owner of VitaminPhd Nutrition and a Renaissance Periodization coach. In this episode she shares: ✅How to know if your gut is healthy ✅ What effect, if any, you can have on your gut microbiome ✅ Are claims about “healing your gut” legit? Do you need to heal your gut? Is it even possible? ✅ Gut health products: Probiotics, prebiotics, food sensitivity tests, resets/detoxes & cleanses ✅ Can you optimize your gut health for weight loss? It’s a fascinating subject with more questions than answers, and Dr Fundaro does an excellent job of explaining the practical application of what is known.