Fit in Real Life
Are you ready to get real results and feel your best—without extreme diets or rigid rules? The Fit in Real Life Podcast is for YOU. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, get stronger, or simply take better care of yourself, this show will give you the tools to achieve lasting results. I’m Tanja Shaw, and together we’ll explore science-backed strategies for long-term health, consistency, and lifestyle changes that work. You deserve to feel good—let’s make it happen! Got questions or topic ideas? Email me at tanja@tanjashaw.com.
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Over the past (almost) 10 years, creating the podcast has been an incredible journey. Connecting with you, sharing actionable tips, and diving deep into topics that matter has been an adventure! But today, I want to share a personal update: I’ve decided to take a pause from the podcast. This wasn’t an easy decision, bu
As the year draws to a close, we’re gifted with a unique opportunity to pause, reflect, and set the tone for the months ahead. The turning of a calendar page offers a fresh start—a chance to write a new chapter in the story of your life. For me, this isn’t just a routine; it’s a ritual. Every year, I set aside an entir
What Are Some of Your Top Book Recommendations? This year, I read more fiction than usual, thanks to joining a book club and exploring different genres... and I ALSO read quite a few non-fiction books. Whether it’s listening to a book on Audible during a walk or settling in with a physical book and my cats curled up be
Have you heard the claim that oatmeal is the same as candy? Or that eating bread is like spoon-feeding your body sugar? These bold (and frankly, misleading) statements inspired this week’s episode of the Fit in Real Life Podcast. We’re diving into the nitty-gritty details of carbohydrates, sugar, and how they’re metabo
Protein is a hot topic, and it seems like everyone has a different opinion. Should you be eating it at every meal? Is protein powder as good as chicken or beans? And what happens if you’re under your protein goal for the day—should you force down some egg whites even if you’re not hungry? If you’ve ever had these quest
If you’re like most people, you’ve set goals in the past, maybe even started strong, but then somehow drifted away from them. You try to eat healthier, to lose weight, to be more consistent… but something always seems to get in the way. Sound familiar? In the latest episode of the Fit in Real Life Podcast, I dig into t
