Fit is Freedom with Kelly Howard

When Things are Hard, Accountability & Friends Pull You Through: Quitting Sugar

Today on the Fit is Freedom Podcast, Jamie is joining me to discuss the 30 day Sugar Freedom Challenge and how it impacted her relationship with sugar!You know, they say that the devil is in the details….and by devil, I mean sugar! In our society, sugar is EVERYWHERE. It’s in our dressings, it’s in our breads, and it’s even in our gummy vitamins! Some highlights include our discussions on…The impact sugar has on our energySelf-monitoring your intakePrioritizing your sugar “splurges”Knowing how your body reactsIn addition to our coaching, we’re always hosting a variety of challenges. Some are only 30 days and some are longer. Whether it’s planning for your next big thing or cutting out certain foods, we like to find fun and creative ways to fine tune our health and fitness. If you’ve considered jumping in to our Sugar Freedom Challenge or any of our other groups, this is a great listen to understand just how your life could change! 

Freedom Is: Fit, Strong, Confident, Adventurous and Pain-Free Joints!

Spoiler alert! I’m a sucker for a happy ending, and this episode is full of them! I’m joined this week on the Fit is Freedom Podcast by my friend and our Alumni, Anne. She’s an amazing member of our community who has made so many strides since joining the tribe. Learn about her journey from joint pain and an unbalanced diet with activity on the backburner to taking control of her freedom by finding the fit!We’ll also be touching on...The importance of moving through the discomfort  Unexpected benefits of being fitImportance of a community to reach your goalsHow being fit really matters for a life freedomIf you’ve been wondering about what the Fit is Freedom Experience is like, this is a wonderful taste of our community.

The Best & Worst Times to Start Working out

When is the best time to start working out? Is it a special occasion like New Year’s? Is it when you have a goal to actually work towards? Or is it today?Well, the truth of the matter is that it really depends on you, your personality, and your preferences.In this week’s episode of the Fit is Freedom Podcast, I’m going to be breaking down some of the key reasons and times people start working out. We’ll explore the pros and the cons so you can determine when and how it’s best for you to jump back on the fitness train! 

When You See Your Fitness as a Long-Game, Life Changes!

Have you been searching for ways to improve your health and fitness?  If you’ve been thinking about taking a leap of faith and joining the Fit is Freedom Experience, this is a wonderful chance to hear an experience firsthand!This week on the Fit is Freedom Podcast, we are joined by our very own Jenny Fitzpatrick. She is a program alum and has been with the program for almost a year now! Listen in as Jenny recounts her own fitness journey and the ways our community has impacted it. We’ll also touch on some of our foundational values when it comes to health and fitness, which include...-Having a fitness community for support and accountability-Approaching fitness as a marathon not a sprint-Shifting your mentality from selfish to self love

Fitness Routines Work, But Only If You Make Them Your Own

There’s just something about having a routine that makes the rest of your day and your life easier, which is what we’ll be discussing today on the Fit is Freedom Podcast! If you feel like your routine could use some sprucing up or you simply want to listen in for some routine inspo, this is the episode for you! Believe it or not, there was a point in my life where I fought having a routine. I wanted to be free and do what I wanted to do when I wanted to do it. But, what I actually learned is that a routine is the key to freedom!I’ll be sharing my own personal routine while also touching on the following:Non negotiables in your routineThe importance of writing things outKeeping stress at a manageable levelFinding things that make your life easier

Movement, Mobility and Feeling Great: Interview with Dr. Kelly Starrett

In this episode of the Fit is Freedom Podcast, I am thrilled to be joined by Kelly Starrett, a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is a New York Times bestseller and a prominent pioneer in the CrossFit movement.From this interview you will learn…How to train to be more durableThe impact of sleepWhy it’s important to have a movement minumThe difference between a warning sign and a red flag when it comes to injuriesHow to use injuries and pain as informationWe’ll also learn more about Kelly’s current passions which include…Our current health crisisDangers of diabetes in children and how he is helping to prevent itStanding schoolsThis episode is loaded with some thought provoking motivation, and you’re not going to want to miss it! 

How to Conquer Your Bucket List Fitness Goals: Interview with Julia Goodfellow-Smith

This week on the Fit is Freedom Podcast, I am thrilled to sit down with Julia Goodfellow-Smith and discuss all things goals and beyond!Everyone has a bucket list, right? Well, maybe not a clearly defined, written out one, but everyone has at the very least a mental list of things they’d like to accomplish.The question is...How many of us actually set out and cross these bucket list items off? Chances are, if it’s on your bucket list, it’s a pretty lofty goal. It may even be something you don’t really think will ever happen, or you haven’t started planning out how to actually make it happen.After tiring of her long commutes and chronic health struggles, Julia didn’t let the pandemic slow her down from leaving her career behind on the quest to become a “Professional Adventurer.”As the author of Live Your Bucket List, Julia takes time with us to share the amazing adventure that got her started (which involves being dressed as a jellyfish, I might add.)  How to move from just dreaming about things on your bucket list, to actually doing them.  We cover breaking down your bucket list, and taking the steps needed to achieve them TODAY! 

There’s NO Right Way, Just the Right Thing: Fitness Consistency

How many times have you heard that there’s one right way to……workout...to eat...to stay motivated?Not true. But, until you master consistency, none of those even matter!  The good news? Consistency is sooooo much easier than we’ve been led to believe. In this quick video you’ll:✅ Discover your roadblocks✅ Find the myth of perfection✅ Grab some tips from the Fit Key ProcessWhen you master consistency, fitness becomes both fun and a breeze! Get your invite hereI share with you the simple steps you can implement right away. Plus - they make fitness easy and fun.  Because if it’s not fun, it’s not sustainable! Remember, together we’re unstoppable. Hit play and let’s do this!

If Freedom is a Priority, Fitness will Follow!

“Without your health, wealth means nothing”Never had I pondered these words more than the morning I had to crawl to the bathroom, in so much pain I couldn’t stand up.The good news, not only did I get well, I flourished. If you’re like other busy, successful, time-crunched women careening down the same path I was on; over committed and not prioritizing themselves…This is for you. In this quick episode you’ll learn that: ✅ Being fit is your ultimate freedom✅ Something to look forward to gives us health purpose✅ #1 reason people quit a new workout routine✅ Anyone - at any age can - benefit form a fitness mindset When your freedom is a priority, your fitness will follow!    Get your invite to the upcoming event here   I share with you the simple steps you can implement easily and quickly.. Plus - they make fitness easy and fun.  Because if it’s not fun, it’s not sustainable! Remember, together we’re unstoppable. Hit play and let’s do this!

Avoiding the Big Bad 3 of Fitness Accountability

A lot of fitness experts will tell you accountability is the holy grail of fitness.But the truth is…It has to be the RIGHT kind of accountability.  You can’t leave your fitness up to your friends, your life partner or definitely not to any fitness app.Between letting you off the hook, skipping the workout to watch Netflix and eat pizza…...“it will be so fun to cuddle, let’s skip that walk just tonight,...or the dopamine highs, lows and crashes of your fitness app,...it can all feel like nothing is ever going to work.The good news? Accountability really can be easy.✅ Just listen to the simple, 3 step process I’ve outlined in this podcast episode.  This is the exact process I share with my 1:1 clients who are kicking butt and making life great.✅ Take notes. Ask me questions. (I check these posts and will answer any question left in the comments.) ✅ Join me on a Monday Live and ask me your fitness questions in person. (Get your event invite here) I’ll give you steps that you can literally start right now that are free, easy and fun.  Because if it’s not fun, it’s not sustainable! Remember, together we’re unstoppable. Hit play and let’s do this!