Where fitness and outdoors meet. In this space we chat all things hiking, exercise, wellness, adventure, motherhood, and metabolic health from a female perspective! Get ready to learn + be inspired to live your fullest, most adventurous life!
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Ep. 115 How to do a Successful Cut/Fat Loss Phase (episode rerun)
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28:23Fat loss phases can be overwhelming and, if not done with intention, can leave us spinning our wheels. In this episode, we take a look into what strategies you can use to set yourself up for success in a cut or fat loss phase. Fit For Hiking Guides — Workouts to get you trail-ready. Mountain Metabolic Coaching — Fat loss, body recomposition, nutrit…
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Ep. 114 The Truth About Toning: How to Build Muscle for a Lean Body
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22:41In this episode, I get real about what “toning” actually means and why so many women feel stuck chasing it. I share how I’ve approached lifting, nutrition, and recovery in a way that creates lasting results without falling for gimmicks or fads. If you’ve ever worried about getting bulky or wondered how to truly look lean and strong, this conversati…
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Ep. 113 Nutrition Hacks for Fat Loss that Actually Work
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28:12Fat loss doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or miserable. In this episode, I break down simple, sustainable nutrition hacks that actually make staying in a calorie deficit easier — without cutting out your favorite foods. From prioritizing protein and volume eating to balancing your plate at social events and planning refeed days, you’ll walk away w…
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Ep. 112 Postpartum Fitness for the Exhausted Mom: How to Get Started After Baby
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28:13I know firsthand how overwhelming postpartum fitness can feel, especially when exhaustion, lack of support, and constant baby demands take over. In this episode, I share my own journey as a mom of two and what it really looks like to rebuild strength, energy, and confidence after birth. You’ll hear practical tips for creating realistic routines, fi…
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Ep. 111 Why You’re Always Out of Breath on Hikes (and What to Do About It)
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24:35In this episode of the Fit for Hiking Podcast, I dive into why so many of us feel constantly out of breath on the trails, and what we can do about it. I share my own struggles as a beginner hiker, break down common causes like pacing, altitude, and training gaps, and give both quick fixes and long-term strategies to help you hike stronger, breathe …
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Ep. 110 No Gym? No Problem – How to Stay Fit While Traveling
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15:14In this episode of the Fit for Hiking podcast, I’m sharing how to stay consistent with your health and fitness while traveling. From quick mindset shifts to simple routines, these tips have kept me on track through every adventure. Tune in to hear my favorite strategies! For next level fat loss strategies, hormone/gut health help, serious performan…
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Ep. 109 These 3 Mindset Shifts Helped Me Lose 25lbs
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19:29In this episode, I reveal the three powerful mindset shifts that helped me lose 25 lbs and keep it off for years. You’ll discover why training to build a strong metabolism beats calorie-burning workouts, how the “minimal effective dose” approach prevents burnout, and why a 90/10 balanced eating method works better than strict diets. Whether you wan…
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Ep. 108 How Stress Affects Weight Loss and Metabolism - And What to Do About It
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19:02In this episode of the Fit for Hiking Podcast, I dive into how chronic stress and cortisol imbalances might be secretly stalling your fat loss, strength gains, or overall health—even when you're doing everything "right." I share the physical and emotional signs of high and low cortisol, how to spot the difference, and practical tips to manage stres…
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Ep. 107 How to Hike a 14er: Everything You Need to Know
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26:54In this episode, I share exactly how to hike your first 14er—from essential 14er training tips and beginner hiking workouts to what to pack, how to prepare for high altitude, and how to choose the best beginner-friendly 14ers. I just completed two 14,000-foot summits in one day and break down everything I learned so you can avoid common mistakes. I…
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In this episode, I open up about what staying healthy really looks like as a busy mom—especially in the early years. With two little ones at home, I get how chaotic life feels, so I’m sharing the seven habits that help fit and healthy moms make it work. From short workouts to imperfect meals and embracing the “something is better than nothing” mind…
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Ep. 105 Want to Hike Stronger & Longer? Here's the Training You’re Missing
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21:51If you’re training for hiking season or want to stop feeling like you’re dragging behind on the trail, this episode is for you. I break down exactly how to train with purpose—covering strength, endurance, balance, and injury prevention so you can feel confident and strong on every hike. You’ll learn how to structure workouts that actually translate…
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Ep. 104 Common Fitness Mistakes Hindering Your Results—and How to Fix Them
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27:58Feeling stuck in your fitness journey despite putting in the work? In this episode, we dive into six common fitness mistakes that could be sabotaging your results—like chasing calorie burn instead of building muscle, inconsistent programming, and overlooking the role of sleep, stress, and nutrition. You'll learn what actually drives sustainable fat…
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Ep. 103 Tips For A Healthy Metabolism (episode rerun)
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28:55In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about metabolism—what it actually is, what affects it, and how we can support it through fitness, food, and lifestyle habits. I cover common misconceptions, like whether cardio really boosts fat loss, and why strength training, gut health, and stress management matter so much. If you’ve ever felt stuck o…
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Ep. 102 Tiny Boots, Big Adventures: Hiking with Little Kids
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31:48I get asked all the time how I hike with little kids without losing my mind—so in this episode, I’m sharing exactly that. From mindset shifts to packing essentials, toddler meltdowns to trail tips, I walk through what’s worked (and what hasn’t) as I navigate hiking with a newborn and a toddler. It’s not always perfect, but it’s always worth it. If …
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Ep. 101 Calories VS Hormones - Which Matters More for Weight Loss?
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25:36In this episode, I dive into the hot debate of calories in, calories out versus hormones when it comes to fat loss. I break down the science behind both, explain how they’re actually connected, and share practical tips to support both metabolic health and weight loss. Whether you're stuck in a plateau or just confused by the noise online, this epis…
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Ep. 100 "Bounce Back?": Real Talk on Postpartum Weight Loss
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28:06In this episode, I share ten simple tips that have helped me feel stronger, more energized, and more like myself after having a baby. From easy workouts and nourishing meals to sleep, stress relief, and hormone support—this is all about giving your body grace while rebuilding in a healthy, realistic way! For next level fat loss strategies, hormone/…
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Ep. 99 Summiting Peaks & Building Mental Resilience with Tia Banks
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33:06In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Tia Banks, an inspiring resilience coach, speaker, and mountaineer. She shared her powerful journey from childhood struggles to professional sports, depression, and ultimately personal transformation through nature and mindset work. After overcoming injury and climbing volcanic peaks, she now helps s…
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Ep. 98 Feeling Stuck? 5 Ways to Push Through a Fitness Plateau
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36:12In this episode, I share five powerful strategies to break through fitness plateaus—whether you're stuck with fat loss, strength, or energy. I walk you through how to reassess your workouts, clean up your nutrition, implement a deload, reduce inflammation, and explore root causes like hormone or gut imbalances. Plateaus are a normal part of progres…
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Ep. 97 Five Ways to Speed Up Fat Loss (that are NOT exercise)
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36:05In this episode, I’m sharing five non-exercise ways to speed up fat loss—without crash dieting or quick fixes. If you’ve hit a plateau or just feel stuck, these strategies can help you reset and make real progress. We’ll talk food quality, metabolism, liver health, NEAT, and more—all focused on sustainable change. Let’s dial things in! For next lev…
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Ep. 96 Overhyped Fat Loss Hacks: What People Get Wrong
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26:07In this episode of the Fit for Hiking podcast, I’m calling out the most overhyped fat loss hacks that just don’t deliver. From extreme calorie deficits to gimmicky supplements and trendy cleanses, I break down eight things that steal your time, energy, and results. If you’re stuck in a frustrating cycle of losing and regaining the same weight, this…
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Ep. 95 Mindset Matters: How to Overcome Mental Barriers to Fitness
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48:17Let’s talk about something that often gets overlooked in fitness—your mindset. In this episode, I dive into why mindset matters so much, not just when you're starting out, but for staying consistent long term. I break down ten common mental barriers like lack of motivation, negative self-talk, time constraints, and perfectionism. I also share speci…
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Ep. 94 When to Cut, Maintain or Reboot Your Metabolism
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30:18Let's dive into the different phases and strategies used to manage your metabolism. This episode is full of relatable insights that will help you navigate your metabolic health with more clarity and direction. For next level fat loss strategies, hormone/gut health help, serious performance goals and unparalleled support, apply for Mountain Metaboli…
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Ep. 93 Staying Active and Healthy in the Third Trimester: Tips for Expecting Moms
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33:25In this episode, I share practical tips to help you stay active and feel your best during the third trimester. As energy dips and discomfort increases, simple adjustments can make a big difference. This final stretch of pregnancy is challenging, but with the right approach, you can maintain your health and prepare for a smoother postpartum transiti…
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Ep. 92 Unlocking the Secrets of a Healthy Metabolism
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40:09In this episode, we’re diving deep into the metabolism—what it really means, how it works, and the biggest misconceptions around boosting it. Metabolism is often treated as a buzzword, but it’s actually a complex system involving multiple bodily functions, including energy conversion, tissue repair, hormone regulation, and more. We explore 10 key w…
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Ep. 91 How to Prepare Your Body for Outdoor Adventures: Fitness Tips for Women
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35:04Prepare for hiking season with this episode offering essential outdoor fitness and adventure tips. We'll go over how to boost endurance with steady-state cardio and hill intervals, build strength through targeted lower-body, core, and back workouts, and improve mobility with hiking-specific dynamic stretching. I also dive into acclimating to high a…
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Ep. 90 From Couch to Confidence: Starting Your Fitness Journey
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47:04Struggling to start your fitness journey? Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to go from feeling stuck to building confidence in your workouts and routines. Whether you’ve never exercised before, keep falling off track, or just need a fresh start, this episode will help you create a susta…
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Ep. 89 Nutrition for Fitness: How What You Eat Can Help You Reach Your Goals
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52:51In this episode, we dive into the essentials of nutrition for fitness, breaking down how to eat based on your specific goals—whether that’s fat loss, muscle gain, athletic performance, or simply maintaining overall health. We cover the importance of aligning your nutrition with your training, emphasizing that fat loss requires a calorie deficit wit…
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Ep. 88 The Truth About HIIT: Why It’s Not the Ultimate Fat-Loss Solution
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34:15In this episode, we take a critical look at High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and whether it truly lives up to the hype as the "ultimate fat-loss tool". While HIIT has gained massive popularity for its quick, calorie-burning potential, recent research suggests it may not be the most effective or sustainable method for long-term fat loss—espec…
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Ep. 87 Why Personalized Fitness Plans are the Key to Success
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34:46In this episode, we go over why personalized fitness plans are a game changer for achieving your fitness and wellness goals. Whether you're stuck in a plateau, struggling to stay consistent, or tired of generic programs that don’t deliver lasting results, this episode offers practical advice and guidance to help you break free from the cycle. Eight…
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Ep. 86 Hiking & Strength Training: A Perfect Combo for Women’s Health
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28:47In this episode, I dive deep into the transformative combination of hiking and strength training and how it can be a game-changer for women’s overall health. Drawing from both scientific insights and my personal journey, I share how this approach not only helped me overcome significant health challenges but also brought me back to balance, strength…
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Ep. 85 Five Ways To Bring Inflammation Down FAST
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31:16In this episode, I’m diving into the hot topic of inflammation. You’ve probably heard the term thrown around, but what does it really mean? I break down the basics of inflammation, how it affects your health, and share my top tips for managing it—especially if stress or lifestyle factors are leaving you feeling bloated, puffy, or out of sync. Wheth…
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Ep. 84 STOP Making New Year's Resolutions: The Smarter Way to Achieve Your Goals
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26:51In this episode, I’m diving into why most New Year’s resolutions fail and how you can break the cycle of frustration to create real, lasting change in your life. If you’re tired of setting the same resolutions year after year only to quit a few weeks in, this episode is for you. I’ll explain why generic, vague goals like “lose weight” or “get fit” …
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Ep. 83 Balancing Work + Travel: Life of a Travel Creator with Sarah from Adventuring Eyes
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26:23In this episode, we sit down with Sarah, a world traveler, outdoor enthusiast, and optometrist turned content creator, who shares her adventures through her Instagram page and blog, Adventuring Eyes. Sarah and her husband, Myles, inspire others to explore the outdoors while balancing full-time jobs, offering practical tips and relatable experiences…
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Ep. 82 From the Office to the Outdoors: How to Stay Fit with a Busy Schedule
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31:50In this episode, we discuss practical strategies for incorporating an active and outdoorsy lifestyle into your routine, even with the challenges of a demanding 9-to-5 job, parenting, or other busy schedules. We tackle the comparison trap often fueled by social media, and emphasize that outdoor adventures and fitness don't need to be extravagant or …
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Ep. 81 Top Fitness Mindset Hacks to Transform Your Year and Achieve Lasting Results
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31:54As we enter a season of reflection, it’s the perfect time to assess where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how to create lasting change. In this episode, we’re diving into six powerful fitness mindset hacks that will help you transform your year—and your life. Inspired by key takeaways from The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy and The Mountain Is …
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If you are interested in hiking, but aren't really sure where to start, this one is for you. I go over topics like where to find trails, which trails to choose for your skill level, basic gear, safety, and even how to find hiking partners to go with! Rain Jackets: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=115&pw=287577&mi=10248&pt=3&pri=882699 |…
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Ep. 79 10 Tips for Staying Active + Motivated this Winter
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28:13In this episode, I go over strategies to help you stay active and motivated during the winter months. As a full-time Colorado mountain girly I absolutely understand the "winter slump", and have figured out a few tips and tricks to keep the momentum going! MOUNTAIN METABOLIC COACHING BLACK FRIDAY DEAL: BUY 3 MONTHS GET 1 FREE OR BUY 6 MONTHS GET 2 F…
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Ep. 78 Things That Derail Your Progress During the Holidays
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24:19The holidays are here once again, and for many of us we tend to revert back to "on or off the wagon" mindsets that keep us stuck. Let's dive into some of those patterns and go over things you can do INSTEAD so you can breeze through the holiday season enjoying traditions and delicious food, while still maintaining your health goals! MOUNTAIN METABO…
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Ep. 77 Staying Healthy + Active in the 2nd Trimester
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35:47Let’s chat about some tried and true tips I use to make sure health and fitness is still a priority during the 2nd trimester of pregnancy. This isn’t about crushing goals and making leaps in performance, it’s about keeping the foundation of habits so you can feel your best long term (which is easier said than done sometimes depending on symptoms). …
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Ep. 76 Biggest Mistakes When Starting a Fitness Journey
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31:09In this episode we dive into a few common mistakes many people make when starting out on a fitness journey. If you feel like you've "started over" time and time again without gaining traction, this one is for you! MOUNTAIN METABOLIC COACHING BLACK FRIDAY DEAL: BUY 3 MONTHS GET 1 FREE OR BUY 6 MONTHS GET 2 FREE! Learn more HERE. For more free wellne…
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Ep. 75 Hiking the JMT and Staying Fit for Life with Meg Farley @movingmountainsmeg
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28:55In this episode, I talk with a very special guest, Meg Farley! She is an outdoor and fitness enthusiast that aims to inspire others through sharing her daily life on Instagram. From hiking, to backpacking, skiing and fitness competitions, she will surely inspire you to get moving! She also is one of the founders of Girl Get Going trips which launch…
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Ep. 74 Are Weekends Derailing Your Fitness Progress?
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28:15In this episode we get into the topic of weekdays vs. weekends and whether or not weekend habits might be the culprit of why you're not seeing progress. We'll go over strategies on how to moderate consistently while still enjoying social outings and foods you love. Let's dive in! For next level fat loss strategies, hormone/gut health help, serious …
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Ep. 73 What Workout Split Makes Sense For Your Goals
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31:07Do you feel overwhelmed trying to figure out what workout split or schedule is best for you? I've got your back, sis. While there are a ton of options and combinations, specific strategies can help you dial in what is going to work best for your life and your goals. We go over everything including fat loss, general fitness, muscle building, and tra…
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Ep. 72 Start Doing These Things Today to Feel Like a New Person by the End of the Year
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33:35In this episode we go over some mindset tools and action items that can get momentum going in a positive direction during these last few months of 2024 (or whenever you tune in). If you started the year with big goals and feel like you still haven't met them yet, today is the best day to start, and making the most of the rest of the year will pay d…
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In this episode, we dive into 10 common fitness and nutrition myths that have no scientific backing, but have become a bit commonplace in our beliefs - often keeping us stuck. I guarantee you've at least heard one of these, so let's debunk some of this misinformation so you can feel confident in your efforts instead of spinning your wheels. For nex…
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Ep. 70 - Surviving + Staying Active in the 1st Trimester
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28:09Surprise FFH friends! We are adding an adventure buddy to the fam next spring! It’s been tough to keep this under wraps after the past 13 weeks of crazy nausea, exhaustion, and a bump that’s growing faster than the first time around. In this episode, I go over some of my tried and true tips for staying active and healthy in the first trimester. Alo…
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Ep. 69 Hormone Balance + Testing with Functional Practitioner Alicia - Part 2
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26:24We're back this week with MMC coach and functional practitioner, Alicia! We dive deeper into the last 2 phases of our cycles, as well as some other great tips to help you understand your hormones. If you feel overwhelmed with all the hormone talk or just want to learn more in general, this episode is for you! Grab Alicia's 28 Day Hormone Reset Guid…
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Ep. 68 Hormone Balance + Understanding our Cycles with Functional Practitioner Alicia - Part 1
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25:04Join me in a chat with Mountain Metabolic Coach & Functional Practitioner, Alicia! We talk all things hormones and the first two phases of our menstrual cycle. If you have heard terms like "hormone imbalance", "cycle syncing", etc and feel confused as to what it all means, this is the episode for you! This is just the first of a two-part series, so…
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We've all been there, stuck between wanting to change and lacking the motivation to do so. If you are in a rut or a funk, this episode is for you. I go over some tangible tips that can help you start building up momentum again and get things going! To try a free week of my signature Fit for Hiking program to get you fit from the trails (gym AND at-…
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We hear a lot about cortisol nowadays, and while some of the information might be true, I want to bring some peace-of-mind and clarity so you feel empowered in optimizing your cortisol instead of feeling scared of this stress hormone. For next level fat loss strategies, hormone/gut health help, serious performance goals and unparalleled support, ap…
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