Fit in Real Life

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

Ever hit that point where you just don’t want to go? You’ve been working hard, but suddenly, the motivation’s gone, energy is low, and you’re not sure what to do next. This happened to me last week, and it inspired this week's episode. I share exactly what to do when the motivation dips and energy is nowhere to be foun

Is cardio really making you gain weight? Why isn’t your low-calorie diet working? In this episode of the Fit in Real Life podcast, I’m joined by Ashley Fillmore, a leading expert in sustainable weight loss, founder of Metabolic Fix™, and host of the Cheers to Your Success podcast. With nearly 20 years of experience, As

It’s almost a year since my breast explant surgery. I’m sharing what the journey has really been like, from redefining my own version of femininity to discovering that confidence comes not from changing my body, but from accepting it as is.  We often measure ourselves by our perceived “imperfections”—whether it’s our s