Fit is Freedom with Kelly Howard

How to Get Fit: Fitness Consistency

What if I told you there’s one big factor that will make or break your fitness? It’s the one thing that brings the magic to your fitness journey and keeps it there. It may not sound magical, fun, or even exciting, but consistency is the key to unlocking your long term fitness success!Coaching about consistency is very near and dear to my heart, and this week’s podcast is action-packed with all kinds of tips and tricks on how to get consistent with your fitness and STAY there. In this episode, I’ll be sharing about the following...Importance of having a foundationQuestions to ask yourself to strengthen your fitness foundationMaking your schedule Adding TED Fit (Check out Episode 117 for more on this one!)Having your Fitness Mindset readyInternal and External Accountability...and so much more! Get consistent with your fitness, and watch yourself (mind, body, and spirit) transform!

The TED of Fitness: Workout Motivation

Do you ever feel like your workouts are just bleh? There’s nothing exciting going on with them, and they just seem to lack soul?Well, this week on the Fit is Freedom Podcast, I’m going to be talking about the importance of adding the “secret sauce” that will help you get motivated and start seeing progress!I like to call this “secret sauce” the TED of Fitness. Not only will I be outlining what exactly it is and how it will help you in your fitness journey, I’ll also be discussing…How to plan your workouts for the weekHow to better see where you stand with your fitnessHow to better see where you’re improving and where you need to improve The Effort Scale and why you shouldn’t schedule every workout at a 5!If you’re feeling like you need a jumpstart in motivation with your workout plan, you won’t want to miss this! 

Ditch the Diet with Oonagh Duncan

Grab a copy of Oonagh Duncan’s new paperback; Ditch the Diet and receive a $300 bonus bundle! Click here for all the goodies: https://fitisfreedom--fitfeelsgood.thrivecart.com/free-ditch-the-diet-challenge/6053dc268a173/Learn the habits you need to get lean, stay healthy and generally kick ass at life.You’ll learn:How you can CHOOSE the exact body you want.  The Jedi mindset tricks that eliminate the need for motivation and discipline.  The Seven Habits of Highly Healthy MotherF*ckers ( How to put these habits on auto-pilot (so it doesn’t feel like such a freaking EFFORT to stay healthy).  How to uncover your secret weight loss sabotage and PULVERIZE it.  How to quit-proof your goals. Never again will you have to ‘start over’’.  This is IT.https://fitisfreedom--fitfeelsgood.thrivecart.com/free-ditch-the-diet-challenge/6053dc268a173/PS Please note - there is adult i.e. sailor language used in this book!

CBD & Women - an interview with Dr. Leslie Apgar and Gina Dubbé

Today on the podcast, I’m completely out of my wheelhouse with this incredibly fascinating topic, so I’ve brought in Leslie Apgar and Gina Dubbe from Greenhouse Wellness to shed light on all things Cannabis.We hear about it everywhere. New CBD shops are popping up around the country. Cannabis, hemp, THC, CBD…What is it? What’s the difference between them all? Why are people flocking towards this industry?Dr. Apgar is a board-certified OBGYN by trade and an author.  She joined forces with Gina Dubbe, a venture capital expert who sold a highly ranked Forbes company.  Together, they created an opportunity to help women find relief for a variety of challenges, illnesses, and pains. On the podcast, they’ll be sharing some incredible insights including…Why Cannabis is an exit drug for the opioid crisisThe difference between Cannabis and THCCommon misconceptions about CannabisHow Cannabis can help women Join me this week and learn something new alongside me! 

Fix Injuries & Feel Great using Postural Therapy: Interview with Kristina from Egoscue

After some great struggles with various aches and pains and countless doctor visits, I had reached my breaking point. I felt like I was facing the end of my fitness journey, but along came my secret weapon to bring my body back and restore my confidence! Needless to say, I am THRILLED to be joined this week by Kristina from Egoscue. We’ll be discussing my personal journey with Egoscue. Their holistic approach to understanding the client and the root cause of their pain, along with postural therapy helped me, and it can be your secret weapon too! Kristina will also be sharing the key signs of how you know that your body is out of alignment, which include...-Pain or Discomfort-Posture Challenges-Foot StrikeWith clients all over the world, Kristina brings her wisdom and knowledge to this incredibly helpful podcast! 

3 Signs Working Out is Boring You, and What You Can Do To Fix It

Are you bored of your routine? Are you finding it hard to workout because your brain is on autopilot? Well, you may need to course-correct, shake it up, and try something new!Have you ever struggled with consistency when it comes to your exercise routine? Well, you are NOT alone. This is something that a lot of my clients have been struggling with lately, and what we’ll be covering today on the podcast.I’ll be sharing the 3 signs that your workout routine isn’t working and some ways that you can provide some course corrections including...Stopping and ReassessingBeing Okay with Being ImperfectEvaluating your Level of CommitmentFinding Time for What Matters

Fit Tip Friday: Hiking? This is your must have!

One of the scariest and most common dangers that hikers face as they head out into the woods is dehydration and lack of water! Join me as we discuss the risks and dangers of dehydration and what measures you can take to prevent it!
On this episode, I’m also going to be weighing the pros and cons of different ways to bring water along including trusty water bottles and hydration bladders.
If you have an idea or a question that you’d like to see addressed on the next Fit Tip Friday, be sure to shoot me an email to kelly@fitisfreedom.com! In the meantime, stay hydrated and enjoy something fit today!

Using Emotional Freedom Techniques to Feel Great, Fast: Interview with Brad Yates

I’m not going to lie to you...I’m a little star struck with this week’s guest. I’ve been following him for some time, and I am so excited for Brad Yates to be joining us.
If you don’t know Brad, he is a world-renowned author, presenter, and mentor who uses Emotional Freedom Techniques (ETF) or tapping to help others reach their goals, reduce stress, and kick bad habits to the curb!
On the podcast, we’ll be discussing…
What tapping is and its benefits
Why self sabotage is simply misguided self love
Tapping vs hypnosis
Personal experiences from tapping
To round it out, Brad will be giving us a live demonstration of tapping to help reduce our sugar intake.
If you want to explore a new way to improve your life and meet your goals, you are NOT going to want to miss this one!

Fit Tip Friday: What all Cyclists Must Have

We’ve got another small tidbit for today’s “Fit Tip Friday”! I’m going to be sharing why it’s so important to have a helmet when biking. I’ll also go over all other helmet things you need to know including: finding the right helmet, finding the right fit, and other helpful hints!
You know, there are just some things you have to learn the hard way. I’m here today to share why you SHOULDN’T learn the hard way on this tip, like I did!

”Help! I Feel Like I’m Always Starting Over!”

There’s nothing like a big event to throw us off and shake us to our core. In this week’s episode, we’re going to be talking about how to handle situations that throw us off the fitness wagon. We’ll go into how we should use that experience to help us grow and make us better for next time we jump back on!
Not too long ago, I woke up to my world with no power in the midst of an unprecedented snowstorm. Did I expect this to happen? No! Did this interfere with my 10 week program and fitness goals? Yes! Am I going to sit over here and fret about it? No!
I’m going to be sharing some tips for handling the unexpected including…
-Understanding that timing isn’t just an excuse, sometimes it can really knock us down
-There will never be a perfect time to start something.
-Every time you fall off, getting back on isn’t starting from scratch. It’s starting from an elevated state.
-Planning for perfection, but shoot for 80-90%
-Giving yourself grace
We’ve all been there. Starting a new sugar detox, learning a new skill, or setting a new goal, then all of the sudden being hit with the unexpected. Well, remember that it doesn’t have to completely derail you! Use the experience and keep moving forward!