Best Irene Kok Podcasts (2024)

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Meet Mike- Cut out Sugar and Changed His Life! 32:49

12d ago32:49

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Do you have a love for sugar? Are you someone who may not realize how much sugar you are taking in each day? Meet my inspirational guest, Michael B., who shares his amazing story of how taking the sugar out was mind-blowing! To hear more about Getufit services, go to â� www.vitalfunctionalhealth.comâ� Book a FREE CALL Today's show was sponsored by …

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The Ultimate Getufit Toolbox presented by True life Success Story! 20:15

2M ago20:15

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Meet fire wife, client and friend Kelly who has become an advocate for her own health and has built a life-long legacy of healthy and wellness from tools she has gathered over the years with Getufit! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irene-kok/support

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Getufit Contest Winner Shares Success 7 Years Later 55:11

3M ago55:11

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Christine is a member of Getufit Fitness & Nutrition programs, but her story is less than ordinary. After winning a free Getufit Program on Facebook back in 2017, she took her winnings to the maximum capacity. See how she took the steps toward a healthier lifestyle after combating weight issues her entire life. --- Support this podcast: https://pod…

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90 lb Weight Loss and Metabolic Typing 26:00

4M ago26:00

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If you want to be inspired by an amazing story, this one will get you motivated for sure. Meet Kelly Sarther, wife and busy mom of twins shares how she shed 90 pounds and managed to keep it off despite the chaos of life over the last few years. She also shares how METABOLIC TYPING changed the way she thinks about the types of foods she eats, and ho…

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Guest John Heneghan shares his inspiring story of fitness 24:09

4M ago24:09

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Join us and listen to guest John Heneghan shares how he made a fantastic pivot from being unhealthy and making poor lifestyle choices to now being in his 60s and in better shape than most 30-year-olds. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irene-kok/support

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Benefits of Food Journaling- Best Food Log App 18:14

4M ago18:14

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Food journaling emerges as a beacon of empowerment in the quest for weight loss. It goes beyond calorie counting, providing a nuanced understanding of your nutritional intake. At Getufit, we believe in the power of knowledge – knowing not just how many calories you consume but understanding the composition of those calories. This awareness sets the…

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Special Guest Deanna Merrell Shares Her Inspirational Fitness Journey 24:27

5M ago24:27

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Listen to this amazing podcast as member Deanna Merrell shares her inspiring story and her unique philosophy on health and wellness. Deanna's approach goes beyond the physical appearance and encompasses mental and emotional well-being! To contact Deanna, you can find her on www.vitalfunctionalhealth.com or contact her directly at 262-290-5280 oe em…

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Why is Losing Weight So Difficult 23:06

5M ago23:06

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At Getufit Fitness & Nutrition, we understand that losing weight can be complex and frustrating, often leaving many wondering why their efforts don’t yield the desired results. As a weight loss specialist specializing in metabolic wellness, I’ve delved into the intricate web of factors that make shedding those extra pounds a challenge. In this blog…

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Special Guest Bea Shares Her Amazing Story on Weight Loss 20:01

6M ago20:01

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Discover how this extraordinary individual found motivation and discipline to embark on their weight loss journey at an age where many people believe it's too late for significant change. Be inspired by my guest who shares her story of how she initially feared the changes that have ultimately changed her life! www.vitalfunctionalhealth.com --- Supp…

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Special Guest Tim Lootens Shares Weight Loss Story 19:38

6M ago19:38

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Join us as we uncover the motivations that propelled our guest speaker to make a change and explore the healthy factors that played a pivotal role his transformation. From adopting nutritious eating habits to incorporating exercise routines, each episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips for achieving sustainable weight loss. Get re…

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Stubborn Scale - Looking at the Big Picture 9:31

7M ago9:31

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Do not let the numbers on the scale trip you up, especially after a weekend. There are so many factors that impact your weight...and your mental mindset! Listen and learn about what really matters when you are losing weight ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irene-kok/support…

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Health Crisis to Health Hero - Meet guest Nadine 26:57

7M ago26:57

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You heard that right! Nadine was on 15 medications and suffered a host of symptoms until she started my program! Listen to her amazing story as she shares how she overcame being overweight and unmotivated to how she shed 50 pounds and is now a hero to her own health! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irene-kok/suppor…

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Balance it ..or Burn it out 26:57

9M ago26:57

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Work-life balance is the ability to maintain a healthy and fulfilling personal life while also being productive at work. Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive stress. When work-life balance is not maintained, it can lead to burnout. There are many things that can be done to improve work-life balance, s…

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Transforming your life 26:57

9M ago26:57

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We always want the best out of our health, however incorporating these habits need to be part of our life in order to see that success. See how you can transform your life with small goals! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irene-kok/support

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Super Supplements 26:57

10M ago26:57

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In this podcast, we discuss the importance of taking supplements, where to get them, and which ones to start with. We also talk about the potential risks of taking supplements and how to talk to your doctor about them. We interview a registered dietitian who gives us her insights on the supplement industry and how to choose the right supplements fo…

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Hormone Health and Menopause 26:57

1y ago26:57

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Hormone health is an important aspect of overall well-being, especially for women going through menopause or perimenopause. During this time, hormonal changes can lead to a range of uncomfortable symptoms, from hot flashes and night sweats to mood swings and fatigue. One hormone that plays a key role in stress management during this time is cortiso…

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FDN Practitioner and Mentor Dustin McFarland gets SERIOUS ABOUT WELLNESS- hear his amazing story 44:13

1+ y ago44:13

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Dustin has had many transformations and evolutions not only on a personal level but also on a professional level. From a personal trainer to a nutritional coach to now a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner who also has a true passion for not only helping his clients…but also helping future practitioners as he is also a MENTOR fo…

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False Weight Loss Beliefs 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

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Setting ourselves up for failure is never a great way to start a program. In our society, and our way of thinking, we have grown to believe weight loss comes in a way that is truly misleading our thinking. This causes our expectations to become unrealistic and our frustrations to rise. Listen to what the more common falsities of weight loss are and…

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How STRESSED are You? Control Your Cortisol Naturally! 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

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Cortisol is an essential hormone that affects almost every organ and tissue in your body. It plays many important roles, including: Regulating your body’s stress response. Helping control your body’s use of fats, proteins and carbohydrates, or your metabolism. Suppressing inflammation. Regulating blood pressure. Regulating blood sugar. Helping cont…

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Gut Health- What is leaky gut and could this impact weight loss? 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

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Poor gut health can lead to gut dysbiosis or leaky gut. This is when damaged cells in your intestines don't produce the enzymes needed for proper digestion. As a result, your body cannot absorb essential nutrients, which can lead to hormone imbalances and a weakened immune system. Listen to what can cause this condition that over 60% of us may have…

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Don't Log in A Fog- The Dangers of Food Journaling 26:56

1+ y ago26:56

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Logging your food will increase your success rate by 78%. It will not only make you aware of your intake, but it will keep you educated on the value of the nutrients that you are taking in. Keeping a food log has many benefits, however, there can be some slippery downfalls to logging that you should be aware of that could lead to your demise. Liste…

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No One Diet For All??? Are there Different Metabolic Types? 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

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Over the last two decades, we’ve witnessed an extraordinary nutrition revolution here in the United States. Yet this is the very same time frame during which the health of Americans has declined significantly. Interestingly, we are and have always been wired uniquely from our DNA and our genetic makeup. Inherited traits are coded in our DNA and hen…

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Exercise Matters - Functional Training Saves the Day 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

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Functional fitness mimics how you move in everyday life, so you'll naturally feel and move better in your day-to-day. It's all about movement patterns that mimic daily activities. Functional training is built around bending and lifting (also called the hip hinge), lunging, pushing, pulling, and rotation. Doing these movement patterns over and over …

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Emotional Eating - Learning to Channel Your Emotions Elsewhere 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

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Emotional or stress eating is real... but it is not a life-long unfixable issue that you should fall a victim to. We comfort ourselves with food, and that is a learned behavior...but you can teach yourself to cope with your emotions with something besides food. Furthermore learning how to set yourself up for success to avoid the trap of falling int…

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Naturally Controlling Your Stress Levels and What Standard Test Labs Mean 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

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Are you often confused about what the numbers on your blood work reports mean? Are you one of the millions of people who assume the "normal range" means that you're ok and you continue to ignore life-long symptoms that eventually become chronic? Learn about blood lab reports and how to read them. Later listen to me explain how you can holistically …

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Grocery Survival Tips - Label Reading. Don't be fooled by the BIG words. 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

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The center aisles of any grocery store are full of products that clamor about being “sugar-free,” “light,” “low-calorie,” “natural,” “organic,” and any number of other attractive and seemingly beneficial qualities. But what do these claims really mean? Do they mean anything at all? Are there particular labels to which a discerning shopper should pa…

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Mindless Moves - What You Don't Know May Be Hurting You 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

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It’s not just willpower or a lack thereof, that makes us overeat and gain weight. Sometimes, it’s that sneaky bad habit you developed without even realizing it, like dashing out the door some mornings without breakfast or munching chips in front of your favorite TV show. The next thing you know, one little bad habit can equal a lot of weight gain. …

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Never Too Old To Start - Adding exercise later in life 26:57

2y ago26:57

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One thing that we are good at is making excuses for why we can't accomplish a goal. When it comes to exercise, pretty much any reason can be molded as a legitimate reason for not starting a routine. The older we get, the harder it becomes to justify starting a program as we feel our body is incapable of handling the exercise elements. This is quite…

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Mr. Getufit Interviews Irene on her Birthday 30:28

2y ago30:28

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To me, birthdays are milestones. Each birthday indicates that I have experienced another full year of life. The Earth has taken another full trip around the Sun with me in tow. That said, life involves varying levels of loss, failure, and struggle. Thus, as I look back on last year, there is always some grief and pain. There is also beauty and joy.…

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Consistency is the Powerhouse of Success 26:57

2y ago26:57

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Starting to eat healthily is not as difficult as maintaining consistency in following it. Cravings, mood swings, hormonal imbalance, stress and fatigue can all make it difficult for you to stay consistent in a diet. And this is a major hurdle that people face when being on a weight loss or fitness regime. In this podcast, I share tips and tricks th…

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Ready for a Break? Don't Quit - Take A Diet Vacation 26:57

2y ago26:57

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If there’s one thing I’ve learned from coaching 1000s of clients over the last 10 years, it’s the importance of diet breaks. Think of it as one step back to make bigger steps forward possible, like retreating in a battle to regroup, then attack and vanquish the enemy (which in this case is body fat). To be successful with a diet, you not only need …

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Benefits of Collagen - How Should We Be Using It? 26:57

2y ago26:57

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Collagen is found in all of our connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and bones with its purpose being to provide these body parts with their strength, structure, and elasticity. Along with its bioactive capabilities, collagen peptides also provide the body with the specific amino acids required to do so. Consumption of collagen peptides will hel…

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The Key to Success is Accepting Vulnerability 26:57

2y ago26:57

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I am often challenged by individuals who face conflict with accepting the reality of needing to ask for help when it comes to weight loss and wellness. In a world where we pay for services to accommodate so many of our other needs, having a professional guide you through the process of learning how to master your wellness should not be a question. …

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Diet Shaming - Are you being judged for eating clean? 26:57

2y ago26:57

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Even though weight can be a touchy subject, the ideas that weight loss is always positive and that being thin is a reliable indicator of overall health can make the weight feel like an appropriate topic for workplace bonding. In a society that is full of weight-loss-seeking individuals, it can be very difficult when comments are made about lifestyl…

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Four Year Show Anniversary - Overview of Top Topics 26:57

2y ago26:57

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Four years of Getufit Radio. Over 250 shows, hundreds and hundreds of topics related to weight loss - balance - wellness mindset- exercise - and leading a healthy lifestyle. It never gets dull when it comes to getting healthy, and there are so many areas to cover. Which are the most popular? What do people ask about the most? Check out which shows …

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Don't Get So Emotional - Stop Stress Snacking! 26:57

2y ago26:57

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Why are you snacking? Is it stress? Are you bored? Are you lonely? Is it just a habit that you have created over the years and you don't know how to break it? Are you one of the lucky ones who doesn't actually know which of the above causes you to mindlessly munch? To add to the issue, does this munching become amplified if you are stressed? If you…

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Don't Layoff When You are Laid Off - Coping with Injuries and Illnesses 26:57

2y ago26:57

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No one is immune from sidelining events. There are innumerable reasons why one might be forced to take an extended rest period from exercise, and each of us will more than likely face this scenario on at least one occasion. Injury, illness, and LIFE happens. How you handle these things makes all the difference. And that doesn't necessarily mean buc…

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Sleep Cycles- Learn how to sleep better! 26:57

2y ago26:57

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Understanding your sleep cycles will help you learn how to incorporate proper sleep hygiene and essentially sleep better. Learning how to incorporate better patterns in your day will get you to rest and relax better which includes needing less sleep and improving the quality of your sleep! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…

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Morning Motivation - Need a kickstart? This is how! 26:57

2y ago26:57

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If you are not a morning person and you struggle with getting started in the morning, that will not change until you change your routine! Listen to my tips on how you can optimize your day, every single day...and take the stress out of the tasks that seem so cumbersome ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irene-kok/su…

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Emotional Eating - Channel Your Emotions Elsewhere 30:29

2y ago30:29

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Emotional or stress eating is real... but it is not a life-long unfixable issue that you should fall a victim to. We comfort ourselves with food, and that is a learned behavior...but you can teach yourself to cope with your emotions with something besides food. Furthermore learning how to set yourself up for success to avoid the trap of falling int…

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STORY TIME : The Perfect Pear Tree - Perseverance Pays Off 26:57

2y ago26:57

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We want to reap the benefits of the final result without putting in the hard work that is necessary to achieve that perfection. We also become so critical of our successes as we compare our progress to the progress of others without taking note of the multitude of factors that are involved. Listen to my Fairy Tale and see how it compares to weight …

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Ease into Exercise - Find that sweet spot and love it 29:27

2y ago29:27

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The reason people don't love to work out is because it's forced. We do it for the wrong reasons! Why are you working out ? The endorphin highs? The calories burned? The uncanny feeling that your lungs are seizing up, your legs are falling off and you are melting into a pile of foul-smelling sweat? Believe it or not, you can learn to have fun in the…

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Covid Comeback - Did Covid set you back? Come back strong! 26:57

2y ago26:57

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Clearly with the mass infections of Covid-19 many Americans were thrown off their routines as our lifestyles were disrupted a few years back when we were forced to stay home and restrict our activities which caused an overall average national weight gain. In addition, as individuals got sick the flulike symptoms caused havoc on our daily habits whi…

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Diet Downfalls - What Causes A Good Diet To Go Bad 26:57

2y ago26:57

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It happens to all of us. No matter how dedicated or committed you are to your plan. It's a small little glitch in the system that creates a ripple effect so great that it causes a full derailment. As a health coach I watch this happen to even the most dedicated individuals and it can be prevented. Implement these diet downfall hacks into your routi…

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Restaurant Tricks and Tips- How to Enjoy a Night Out 26:57

2y ago26:57

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These days, you can find healthful foods almost everywhere. The trick is to know what you're getting into before you get to the restaurant and are tempted by enticing menu descriptions. Many restaurants have their menus online — some with nutrition information readily available. You'll be able to choose the destination with the healthiest options, …

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Waiting for Motivation? It's not coming! Manifest it and succeed! 26:57

2y ago26:57

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Manifestation is the process of turning a specific desired outcome into a reality through focused visualization, unwavering belief, and intentional action. To some, manifesting sounds like something for the spiritual. But it’s actually a powerful tool for setting and crushing goals. It needs to be done carefully in these easy steps and you can reca…

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Mastering Miles With Guest Amy Baugh - Start Running After 40 22:19

2y ago22:19

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Do you want to start running and feel intimidated? Are you feeling that you are too old or don't know where to start? Listen to the inspiring story from guest Amy Baugh who started running at age 41 and is now running the Boston Marathon after only a few short years as she shares how she began and how she overcame the fear of taking those first ste…

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Marathons Over The Years - Special Guest 10x Boston Marathon Runner 26:57

2y ago26:57

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How has running changed over the years? More so, how has running changed over one's lifetime? Meet friend and client Al Neil who shares his amazing story of running in the 1969 Boston Marathon and compares it to running it again multiple times until finally just a few years ago. See how times have changed, from running the first Boston where no wom…

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Want a Faster Metabolism? Less Is Not More ... 23:42

2+ y ago23:42

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As hard as it is to believe, when we diet we run the risk of damaging our metabolism. Most dieters will end up losing weight only to end up with a slower metabolism making it impossible to keep the weight off. If the the weight loss routines that were used to shed those pounds were not sustainable, you have just signed up for instant weight gain. O…

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Reinvent Your Wellness - Patience is a virtue! 27:00

2+ y ago27:00

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As we kick off a new year we strive to be the best that we can be. So often we try to fix what is broken by searching for answers in regimens that may not be ideal. Listen to my tips on how to reinvent your wellness by going back to what has always worked for you. With that being said, it takes a tremendous amount of soul searching and patience to …

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