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Are you tired of not knowing what to do in the gym? Frustrated with trying to eat ”right” but not sure what eating right actually is? Tired of trying, then quitting, then restarting, and repeating this cycle over and over? I get it! Hi, I’m Rachel. Wife, mom of 5, and Registered Dietitian. For years I tried to consistently exercise and eat healthy, but I never felt or looked how I thought I should for the amount of effort I put it. No results meant I was constantly quitting then restarting m ...
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Who would say no to a firm, toned upper body? In this episode I give you my favorite upper body exercises that have helped my upper body look better as well as function better. You're going to love this one! Enjoy! -Rachel Want to start losing weight with strength training? Start here. Want to fast-track your efforts? Start here.…
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Today's episode is super juicy-I'm taking you behind the scenes inside on of my coaching sessions. When I first was trying to figure out how to strength train for fat loss, there was a lot of trial and error. I definitely remember a few months of frustration in there. But I remember so clearly when it started working. I figured it out, and it felt …
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August is here, and if you're a mom, this means it's time to get ready to transition back to school! One of the first things that usually goes when we are going through the chaos of a big family transition is healthy meals. Things run behind, we didn't plan, and next thing you know you're picking up fast food...again. What if you had a strategy for…
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August is almost upon us, and if you have kids that means life will be in flux for a few weeks as you transition back to school! How do you stay consistent with exercise to keep up with weight loss during this time? I give you 3 practical ways to stay consistent with exercise even when life is in a transitional period-and this doesn't only apply to…
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This episode talks about a super common negative mental habit that most people struggle with...especially at the gym. What we believe directly impacts our results, so listen to this episode so you can retrain your brain to avoid this pitfall! Enjoy! -Rachel Next Steps: Ready to start losing weight and fat? Get stronger? Start here.…
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What's for dinner??? If you don't know the answer to this question, then you need to listen to this episode. Today I discuss meal planning vs meal structuring, and how I translate my nutrition goals onto my plate for dinner to meet my weight loss goals. Enjoy! -Rachel Next steps: Get started losing weight: https://calendly.com/racheleffectivefitnes…
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Have you ever felt like the odd (wo)man out in the weights section of your gym? Me too! In this episode I share 6 tips to help you overcome intimidation of the weights section and walk with confidence into that space. Enjoy! -Rachel Next Steps: Free Resources-Strength Training Template Get Results Faster…
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Strong glutes are important for a strong body, and none of us will complain about a perky peach in the back either, am I right?? Unfortunately, sometimes we struggle to actually feel our glutes when we exercise. This episode teaches you what you can do to activate those glutes so you feel the burn every time you exercise them. Enjoy! -Rachel Show n…
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This episode is going to be a little different than my normal practical/hands-on episode. But I felt it was important to share. Today I'm diving into the connection between our faith and weight loss. I hope you enjoy! -Rachel Show notes: https://www.amazon.com/Ill-Start-Again-Monday-Satisfaction/dp/0785232486/ref=asc_df_0785232486/?tag=hyprod-20&li…
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Today's episode is especially relevant for moms! Today I'm discussing the sneaky habit of nibbling while cooking, cleaning up the kitchen, or just plain eating off your kid's plate. Anyone else out there struggle with this??? This habit can actually have a big impact on your weight loss goals, and today I give strategies on how to address it. You a…
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One of the side-effects of strength training for weight loss is...growing in confidence! Listen to these 3 HUGE ways strength training has grown my confidence level now. Enjoy! -Rachel Next Steps: FREE 5 Step Beginner Strength Training Template: https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/free-resources Ready to get serious about strength training for…
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Are you tired of making a plan to hit the gym to meet your weight loss and fat loss goals, and then life happens and derails it all? Wish you could FINALLY be consistent with exercise? If so, this episode is for you. I give you 5 practical steps to learn how to finally be consistent with exercise, and you're going to want to take notes! Enjoy! -Rac…
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Are you intimidated to try out the squat in your workout? Today's episode is all about why you need to be including the squat in your routine for weight loss and functionality. At the end of this episode you'll be able to confidently able to add squats into your routine! I hope you enjoy! Want a realistic, effective way to lose fat and get stronger…
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Supplements can be so confusing! I'm doing the hard work for you today and sharing exactly what I take to support my fat loss and muscle gain goals. In this episode I'm sharing what I take and which brands I love. I hope this is helpful to you! -Rachel Want a no-nonsense, practical approach to weight loss? Then you need to work with me. Click this …
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Today's episode is going to be a personal one. One of the foundational pieces of my fat loss and weight loss success has been my ability to structure my life to support my goals. Today I'm sharing 4 things I do to help support my fat loss and muscle gain goals, and a behind-the-scenes look into a typical day for me with 6 kids. I hope this encourag…
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Sweet cravings can be soooo hard to deal with. In this episode I give you 3 simple steps for handling sweet cravings so you can have a plan when they hit. Cravings don't have to derail your weight loss or fat loss efforts! I hope you enjoy this! -Rachel Next Steps: https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/work-with-me…
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This episode is all about how to grow your booty! We talk about why strengthening and growing your glutes is important health-wise, and also 5 practical strategies to help you grow your glutes. Enjoy! -Rachel Show Notes: https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/work-with-me Sumo deadlift form video: https://www.google.com/search?q=sumo+deadlift+for…
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One of the things I commonly hear from women is that they are scared to strength train because they don't want to look "bulky". Are you worried about that too? Listen to this episode where I share why strength training for fat loss WON'T make you look bulky. Enjoy! -Rachel Next Steps: https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/work-with-me https://ww…
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You are going to love this open and honest interview I did with one of my AMAZING coaching clients, Neisha. We discuss how she was able to lose 10 lbs of fat in 3 months and how she is confident she will be able to continue on her fat loss journey because the changes we made will work with her life long-term. Listen now to see how she did it! -Rach…
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Today's episode is all about macros: What are they? How do you track them? Can they help you with weight loss, fat loss, or muscle gain? Listen now to find how tracking macros may or may not work for you. Hope you enjoy! -Rachel Show notes: https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/ https://www.myfitnesspal.com/…
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When I broke up with my high-school boyfriend, the first thing I did was go home and eat a box of Girl Scout cookies🫣 Been there? Emotional eating can really hinder fat loss, so this is a super practical episode all about how to break the cycle of eating in response to our feelings. I hope this encourages you! -Rachel https://www.effectivefitnessfo…
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Today we are going there on the podcast! Listen to this interview with Dr. Kristin Johnson of the Stop Peeing Your Pants Podcast. Dr. Johnson is a pelvic floor physical therapist and we talk alllll things TMI today. If you have ever struggled with urinary incontinence (and soo many of us moms have!) then this interview will be so helpful! -Rachel H…
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Weight loss-or actually fat loss- can seem really complicated. You see this all the time, diets that tell you don't eat after a certain time, eat only these things but not these, eat this together with this and never with that, and the list goes on and on. The same goes for exercise. You need a complicated workout routine with your heart rate in a …
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It can seem really counter-productive to take a week off of training to recover, but it isn't. In this refreshing episode, you'll learn: 1. What a recovery week is 2. Why they are important for progress 3. How often to do a recovery week 4. Two recovery week plans I hope that this helps you! -Rachel If you need more help, book a discovery call with…
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We all (hopefully) know protein is important for muscle growth. But when you eat it matters too! Listen to this super practical episode on protein and protein timing so you can maximize your muscle growth. If you need more help with this, book a discovery call to chat with me about getting you to your fat loss and muscle gain goals. You can do that…
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Listen in on this fun live coaching session with my recurring client, Rachel. We discuss non-scale victories, how behavior change is the key to long-term results, and more in this behind-the-scenes look into coaching. If a practical, whole-woman approach to fat loss and muscle gain resonates with you, book a discovery call to find out more about wo…
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Hi ladies, Are you guilty of not using this approach to your workouts? Today's episode is a CRITICAL tip if you want to see consistent muscle gain results. I hope this helps you! If you want to uplevel your fitness through a custom nutrition and strength training plan, book a discovery call with me and we can talk about how to get you started. You …
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Do you need to track your calories to lose fat? How do you do it? This 2 part series is diving into why you may (or may not) want to track your calories and how to do it the RIGHT way so that it actually works. Need more help? Here's how to work with me: https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/work-with-me -Rachel Show notes: https://www.myfitness…
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Do you need to track your calories to lose fat? How do you do it? This 2 part series is diving into why you may (or may not) want to track your calories and how to do it the RIGHT way so that it actually works. Need more help? Here's how to work with me: https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/work-with-me -Rachel Show notes: https://www.myfitness…
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Want to optimize your fat loss efforts? Then you need to listen to this episode. Today I'm talking about a sneaky bad habit that can literally physically inhibit your fat loss efforts. Hint: It isn't nutrition or exercise-related! -Rachel Show Notes: https://www.webmd.com/diet/sleep-and-weight-loss https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537038/#:~:t…
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Are you ever confused about how hard to push yourself in the gym? How to tell if you are hitting your "max" in a lift? But at the same time worried about getting hurt? I feel ya! It IS hard to figure that out sometimes, so I've recorded this episode to show you the method that I personally use to make sure I'm pushing myself enough, but not too muc…
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You tell yourself: "Ok, this is it! I'm getting this fat off this year!" And then....well, nothing much happens. Maybe go to the gym for a few weeks, cut out sugar for a while, but then things revert back to how they've always been. What happened? Or really, what DIDN'T happen? Goals. Realistic, strategic goals. And not just goals; daily and weekly…
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You've been working hard in the gym, upping those reps and weights and you've been eating right too, but.....when you get on the scale you are getting some mixed messages. Are you losing your muscle or fat? Why isn't the scale moving the right way? What's up with these body measurements? I have been there, my friend! Today's episode is all about ho…
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Need motivation? This one's going to be juicy. What do you do when you just DON'T want to go to the gym? In this episode I'm talking about 3 effective strategies to get you into the gym even on those days you don't feel like going. Enjoy! -Rachel Need more help? https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/work-with-me…
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Who loves dry grilled chicken, broccoli, and plain rice? Not me!! Is this what you envision for dinner during a fat loss season? No ma’am! We do flavor over here! Today we are talking about 5 delicious dinner recipes for your fat loss season, to help you and your family stay satisfied so you can reach your fat loss goals. Enjoy! -Rachel Show Notes:…
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Hey Friend! Who loves spending 3 hours at the gym to get all your exercises in??? NOPE. That’s a hard pass for me! And you too, I bet. What if there was a way to simplify your time at the gym so that you get the most done in the least amount of time? If you think that sounds good, then today’s episode is just for you! Today’s episode is all about h…
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A while ago I was at my chiropractor’s office. I had been weightlifting for a while and was seeing some really good progress, and while I was there my chiropractor said something to me that changed how I think about myself and my physical fitness on a foundational level. It was super offhand, I bet he doesn’t even remember. I had asked him a questi…
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Whether you are trying to lose fat or gain muscle, one question that often gets asked is "How often should I weigh myself?" Some people say throw out the scale. Some people say weigh once a week. What are we supposed to do? This week I'm going over the question behind why we weigh: "How do I determine if what I'm doing is working?" and giving my in…
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Did you know that you can actually put on a significant amount of muscle? That there’s a scientific way to go about it, you don’t have to try out random things and hope you are gaining muscle? I want you to know that you (yes-YOU!), as a mom, or as a woman maybe in in her 30s or 40s or beyond, could actually make a huge change in your fitness level…
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One of the main things I hear from women is that they want to gain muscle. And I can understand why! Who wouldn't want to be strong and look strong, and maybe change the shape of their body a little bit too? This week I’m starting my Nutrition for Muscle Gain series, where we are going to dive into how YOU can begin to put significant amounts of mu…
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I’m getting personal today about my own fitness journey. So many of us want real change in our bodies, change that we can actually see and feel. So, today I’m talking about the bodybuilding principal that literally reshaped my body (and still is!) and has made the biggest impact in my muscle gain and fat loss efforts. And I’m going to teach it to y…
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It's 4pm on a weeknight, you have just gotten the kids home from school, and you open the fridge to figure dinner out and are met with condiments and some leftover something you can't identify in a container in the back of the fridge. Time to run to the store or go pick up fast food. Ever been there? But you don't have to STAY there. Today in this …
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If I were to ask you to rate your home life right now, and by that I mean household management like meals, chores, cleaning, managing the kids, all that, how would you rate it on a scale of “I am in control most of the time” to “my life is on fire and I LIVE in survival mode”? If you answered that your life is on fire, then I have some good news fo…
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I'm starting a 12 week coaching program, and I'm giving away ONE spot! Listen to the episode for all the details. To enter the contest, you need to: Leave me a written review on Apple podcasts or another platform that allows WRITTEN reviews, it has to be written. I’ll link a how-to in the show notes for apple podcasts. Take a screenshot of the revi…
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