Fitness Simplified With Kim Schlag

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.

The holidays are upon us! This doesn’t mean you should just wait till January 1 to think about your weight loss goal. In this episode I cover how to choose proper expectations, how to plan for success, and how to overcome the top 5 holiday season weight loss hurdles. By the end of the episode you’ll know exactly what you need to do to get to January 1 not only on track for success, but without all of the stress and drama around food that usually comes at this time of year.

Is eating at night inherently more fattening? What specifically can you do if you struggle with overeating at night. I give you 8 strategies to overcome night time overeating.

There are a fistful of mistakes I see people making when calorie tracking. Some are more challenging to correct, but on today’s episode I discuss an easy peasy fix to one of the most common mistakes.

Calorie counting is education. I recommend most people track for at least a month to learn about their own diet.   For many people calorie counting is a good long term tool for fat loss.  But it's not the only tool!. In episode 34 of the podcast I share three non-calorie counting approaches to weight loss.  I walk you step by step through exactly how to start with each of these 3 options.

Non GMO! Gluten free! No added sugar! Clean! Guilt free! The packages are screaming at you from the shelves. Food marketers are throwing every bit of nutritional jargon at you in an attempt to get your money. How to know what to look out for if eating for health and/or weight loss is your goal is the topic of today’s discussion with online nutritionist Sharone Sapir (@sapirnutrition on IG)

What are the secrets to a successful workout? Do you need a fancy gym or can you build the body you’re dreaming of at home? Link to workout: https://youtu.be/Hp15g6STkAo

Whether you want to lose 10 pounds or 100 pounds, listen up! An incredible woman named Meri shares her story of losing 100 pounds, including practical tips on what she did daily, a bit of tough love you need to hear & how buying a pair of pants at Target changed her life. Meri & I also discuss how a recent post of mine caused her to rethink her lifelong membership in the #cleanplateclub (and how you can do the same!) As if that isn’t enough we talk about her recent experience of tackling a serious case of gym-timidation.

Debra Duby (@debra_duby on IG) An 18 year veteran personal trainer of über busy professionals in New York City shares her best tips for getting in shape even when your life is jam-packed. You might say “I’m too busy,” but what’s the real truth behind those words?

If you’ve tried the no sugar/no white bread/no ice cream/no pizza/no anything that gives you pleasure approach to dieting and it’s failed you, give a listen to this episode to hear why eating imperfectly might be the key to getting the results you want.

Confused about what diet will help you finally reach your goals? Puzzled by all of the contradictory claims about fitness & nutrition? My guest Alyssa Olenick (@littlelyssfitness on IG) lays out: 1. How to figure out if a claim is legit 2. Red flags to watch out for: should I listen to this person or run fast the other way? 3. Five questions to ask yourself to see if a particular diet is a good fit for you.

Meal plans. Do they work? What are the pros and cons of meal plans? How can you create your own personalized meal plans?

Can that be possible? Can you lose weight AND enjoy daily donuts? Online coach Jared Hamilton joins me to talk about his recent Daily Donut challenge.