Today's episode we chat about fat and fiber! Why we need both, what are some myths, and how you can start living life better by incorporating both.By Joe Laxton, Meryl Binder, Corey Berry, and Hillary Ervin

We're no strangers to understanding health from a holistic approach here on The FYX, so this week we're diving even deeper into relationship health--and bringing you an innovative voice in the world of couples therapy with CEO and Co-Founder of Ours Couples Therapy, Jessica Holton. Our is a virtual couples therapy platform on a mission to reduce th…

Are they bad? Do they make you fat? Why do I really love them? So much misinformation on this topic of floating around out there. Let's dive into the basics and scratch the surface on this topic.By Joe Laxton, Meryl Binder, Corey Berry, and Hillary Ervin

When we think about love, we often think about the idea of transferring that feeling to someone else, something else—often a thing or being outside of ourselves. But the secret to a better relationship with the world and everyone in it? The practice of giving that love to YOU. In this episode, Coach Krysta is joined by one of her mentors, Transform…

Let's talk about communication--an art and skill that these days, in a world of technology and social media--seems to be lost a bit. When's the last time you got really present in a conversation? Without your phone, without distraction? Communication is a key component of our health and wellness because it influences the quality of our relationship…

On this episode, we cover the basics of protein. It's not just for big muscles. How much do we need? Why do we need it? Does it really help us lose weight? Well, listen in and find out!By Joe Laxton, Meryl Binder, Corey Berry, and Hillary Ervin

How often do you catch yourself believing, "I'll just be happy when," followed by some goal of losing a certain amount of weight, changing careers, getting into a new relationship, insert any change you desire in your life? What if the real secret to happiness is choosing it in the moment? In this episode, Coach Krysta breaks down how to actually c…

When’s the last time you did something to intentionally make yourself uncomfortable? Coach Krysta is reflecting on her first experience at the HYROX race in New York City for this week's solo episode. She dives into the idea of discomfort, and why it's important to choose hard things. In this episode, she discusses: - the exact race breakdown: 8 fu…

We dive into what calories are... What they are not.... and why this is such a hard topic. We cover the idea of tracking calories. We talk about keeping a photo log of food as an alternate way of tracking calories. How many calories do we need on a daily basis? All this and more!By Joe Laxton, Meryl Binder, Corey Berry, and Hillary Ervin

We put so much emphasis on seeing the scale go down, our clothes fitting better, inches lost from our waists, changes to our progress pictures, that we skip over maintenance as a win. When was the last time you CELEBRATED the scale NOT moving? Probably never--yet, the whole reason you're looking to lose weight in the first place? It's because you H…

Coach Krysta is in the hot seat as the interviewee this week with a recording from a podcast feature on Talkin' Fit with Adam Badger. You'll recognize Adam from THE FYX 147 in April 2024, where dove into the emotional attachment of our fitness routines, and getting clear on the emotional WHY behind what drives our fat loss goals and healthy lifesty…

Launch Episode! Get to know the hosts and why this Podcast needs to be made! What is the difference between diet and dieting? Why is nutrition so confusing? What are the nutritional fundamentals? What is coming this year?By Joe Laxton, Meryl Binder, Corey Berry, and Hillary Ervin

We’re back with another conversation between two nutrition coaches who just get it—we want real, lasting fat loss for real people, or as our guest today says, for people who want to do cool sh*t in life. Coach Krysta is joined by Meryl Binder, founder of Wicked Iron Strength. Meryl is a coach, competitive powerlifter, volleyball player, military sp…

Coach Krysta is joined by Rachel Trotta, a Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Physique and Bodybuilding Specialist, and Women's Fitness Specialist. Rachel has her OWN weight loss success story, losing 50 pounds over a decade ago. As both a coach and health writer who appears in articles for Women’s Health, Well and Good, Huff…

May is here which means Coach Krysta's birthday month has arrived and we're closing out our list of 30 lessons from our 20s that we're carrying into the next decade with 10 final lessons. That also means we're just days away from kicking off our 30 Days to Thriving program, and time is running out to reserve your spot. Enrollment ends on May 3rd, a…

Coach Krysta is one week closer to the big 3-0, so we're serving up 7 more lessons from her 20s that are shaping how she sees the decade ahead. In this episode, Coach Krysta discusses: - Diet Coke as a fat loss tool, yes you read that right ;) - Why it's actually super simple to FEEL GOOD (and how we can help you do it with our newest 30-day progra…

We're back for Part II of our 30 lessons in 30 days, leading up to Coach Krysta's 30th birthday next month. This week, we're focused on fitness and nutrition lessons--surprise, surprise. These specific lessons are the foundation for our NEWEST Fitness FYX program, the Thirty Days to Thriving mini program. If you're someone who's thought about makin…

Coach Krysta has a milestone birthday coming up in May, so we're celebrating with some reflection: 30 lessons she's learned in her 20s, as we say goodbye to one decade and hello to the next one. We're revealing the first 7 lessons in this episode, and sharing one per day over on her Instagram page, so be sure to follow along there too if you're not…

We're welcoming the month of April with fellow nutrition coach and podcaster, Adam Badger. Adam works with his clients to create a values-based approach inside of their fitness journeys. If you're someone who feels like they're constantly stopping and starting, unreliably leaning on motivation to get going, and may be disconnected from your bigger …

Let's talk about relationships, shall we? They're so important -- personal, professional, romantic relationships, friendships -- they're literally the fabric of our lives. And in our world of healthy living, relationships are at the absolute center of our health. Coach Krysta is joined by friend and fellow nutritionist, Paige Marx, Founder of The S…

We're taking last week's conversation on healing and kicking it up a notch this week with female embodiment expert Alexis Artin. Alexis is a licensed growth coach, master embodiment teacher, and co-founder of Soulsway--a movement practice that connects the body, mind, heart, and soul. Using mind-body practices for both personal and professional tra…

We’re peeling back the layers when it comes to healing, a word that’s been pretty buzzworthy on social media over the past two plus years. Coach Krysta is joined by fellow fitness and nutrition coach, Courtney Lombardo. Courtney is the founder of Team Rise Coaching. Courtney opens up about her own healing journey which includes: - healing her relat…

Coach Krysta is completely flipping her perspective this week with the question of, "What if you stayed stuck?" We spend so much time focusing on what we CAN do to change, what we SHOULD do when it comes to our goals of losing weight, but rarely do we talk about the option of actually staying the same. As we head into a new month and are hitting th…

You've heard the advice before: "Don't let the weekends be your WEAK end." But that advice is a little bit nonspecific, isn't it? We can all agree that with a busy social life--and simply wanting to have a social life, period--there can often be competing factors when it comes to enjoying ourselves and reaching our goals. So, in keeping it as real …

Coach Krysta has a quick, hot take for you all this week -- and that's on finding inspiration when it feels like there's no inspiration. Opening up about the pressure she creates for herself when it comes to creating content, and putting out an uplifting or unique perspective each week via her podcast, email newsletter, and on IG, Krysta draws the …

We've got our Super Bowl recap in today's solo episode with Coach Krysta and no, it's not about the commercials, Travis and Taylor Swift, or the actual game itself--it's all about the food. It's easy to lean on the explanation that it's "just one day," and we're usually on board with that argument for holiday eats when it comes to coaching our Fitn…

Coach Krysta sits down with fellow nutrition coach and longtime friend, Sam Wallace, in this episode that--in true FYX fashion--serves up nothing other than real, authentic, and truly applicable advice on what it actually takes to lose body fat and keep it off for good. Sam is the founder of Sam Wallace Fitness, which she runs alongside Registered …

Coach Krysta is joined by ex-NFLer turned yogi, Eben Britton is today's episode that can be summed up best in one word: enlightening. Eben takes us along his journey through the chaos of an alcoholic family, into his career as a professional football player and ultimately, how his lack of purpose post-sports led him back to himself, specifically hi…

Rolling into another Thursday with another solo episode from Coach Krysta, this week covering your health and wellness from a slightly different angle--specifically understanding your healthy lifestyle as your destiny. Coach Krysta breaks down her perspective around this idea of "whatever is meant for you won't pass you by," and how that confidence…

It's been a minute since Coach Krysta has hit the mic solo, so we're on this week with some updates on her own health and fitness goals for 2024. In her final solo episode of 2023, Krysta opened up about her struggle to priortize her fitness while growing The Fitness FYX community over the course of 2023, and discussed how the experience has helped…

We have our FIRST ever repeat guest in this episode, where Coach Krysta sits down with her own nutrition coach, Aram Grigorian. Aram is a seasoned, respected coach in the fitness space, and first joined us on The FYX back in July 2021. If you like what you hear in this conversation, be sure to check that one out, too. As you'll quickly catch on, Ar…

Looking for a little dose of reality or just a kick in the booty to ring in the New Year? Perfect -- we're serving it up to you in this episode, which is actually a re-run from one of Coach Krysta's close friends, fitness industry peer, and fellow podcast host Courtney Lombardo. Courtney is the founder of Rise Fitness Transformations and Host of Th…

We're keeping things very cool--ice cold, in fact--for our final episode of 2023. This week, Coach Krysta is joined by Stephen Longo, fellow entrepreneur and creator of what is sure to be a FYX fan favorite, Orka Bars. Orka Bars are a refreshingly cold and creamy, protein packed treat you won’t believe are made from egg whites. The egg white base m…

We're coming up on one of our last episodes of 2023 and this one is for all of the mamas and parents out there--whether you already have children, are currently trying to conceive, have plans for a family in the future, or have a family member who would like to start a family--there is seriously something in this episode for everyone. In this episo…

We are CELEBRATING 3 YEARS OF THE FYX this week--in a really big way. Coach Krysta is ringing in 3 years and over 130 episodes with a solo episode where she reflects on the journey over the past three years, and opens up about her own personal fitness journey in the last 12 months. In this episode, Krysta highlights how important it is to be okay w…

Coach Krysta sits down with Mindset Coach Annette Weiss to talk all things burn out, finding your purpose in the world, and leading from a place of intentional selfishness in order to be your absolute BEST version of YOU. Growing up in organized religion, spending time as a women’s ministry director, 20+ years of being an entrepreneur, and mentorin…

Coach Krysta is joined in this week's episode by fellow nutrition coach and podcaster, Connie Nightingale. Connie is the host of The Fit Farming Food Mom Podcast, is a former bodybuilding competitor, and now a powerlifter. Connie opens up about her journey through extremes when it came to dieting, fat loss, muscle gain, and ultimately finding the e…

Coach Krysta is joined by Dr. Mike Bruno, owner of Nav Rehab Chiropractic in Brielle, NJ. Dr. Mike is a licensed chiropractor, athletic trainer and movement specialist. Mike prioritizes the long-term health of his clients while keeping them in the driver's seat with your healthcare decisions. Much like The Fitness FYX, Nav Rehab is all about the ba…

Anyone can TRY to lose weight and change their physique, but not everyone really makes an effort. In this solo episode, Coach Krysta breaks down the difference between WILL power and DO power. In a conversation with The Fitness FYX 1:1 coaching clients, The FYX community discusses: - Why will power isn't "enough" to actually change your lifestyle -…

How many more times are you going to wait until the beginning of the year to start again? For that matter, how many more times do you really WANT to start again? Why not make this MONTH--the last 8 weeks specifically--your chance to stop starting over? You have the power to make the choice and do exactly that. And in this episode, Coach Krysta walk…

Do you really need to learn how much protein to consume in order to lose body fat? Is it just your going out to eat and drinks on the weekends that are preventing you from actually losing the weight, feeling confident in your clothes, and looking good year-round? Not exactly--yet that's what we all fixate on. And by we, I even mean professionals in…

Krysta has a solo episode for you today--a reflection piece, if you will. We've complied a list of our top 10 takeaways from our collective nutrition coaching perspective over the last three years, as we've now supported hundreds of women and men in their paths to successful and sustainable results. Ready to lose body fat and keep it off for good? …

What does it mean to live a truly healthy life for a long time? Our lifespan is increasing, but that also comes with a slew of complications and concerns--specifically if we don't take care of ourselves through proper diet, exercise, stress management, and then some. Coach Krysta is joined by Dugal Bain-Kim in this episode to dive into these questi…

Coach Krysta is joined in studio this week with guest Brian Bott. Brian is a fellow Jersey resident (who also loves Rook Coffee just as much as Coach Krysta), and founder of two fitness studios in Rumson and Colts Neck NJ: Aspire Fitness. Aspire's mission to create an environment and culture that best promotes the success of each of its members. Ha…

Coach Krysta is joined by Artist Ruben Rojas in this episode of The FYX podcast. Ruben is a multi-talented artist known for transforming cultures and urban landscapes into canvases of hope, inspiration, and change. Ruben spreads his message through his mission, Live Through Love. Live Through Love is a lifestyle brands that ignites creativity, enco…

This episode is a replay from a recent interview with Coach Krysta in the hot seat on a fellow nutrition and fitness podcast show, called The Fit Farming Food Mom. Coach Krysta sat down with host Connie Nightingale to share more about her personal fitness and nutrition journey--everything from how Krysta got into coaching, how she personally found …

Coach Krysta is back with a similar episode format we ran in July, where we let The FYX listeners in on one of our group coaching calls with The Fitness FYX 1:1 client community. This week, we're diving into the growth mindset. We had a group discussion about how we view our pasts, specificially, how we're the storytellers and creators of the narra…

We're back with this month's edition of Faces of The FYX, featuring client Samantha Riley, who is also a member of The Fitness FYX team as our operations assistant. Sam joined The Fitness FYX program almost one year ago and in that time has completely transformed both physically and mentally. She's dropped more than 20 pounds in less than 10 months…

Fall is in full swing with Labor Day Weekend just behind us, and it's time. It's time you made good on the promises you committed to back in early June, just after Memorial Day--you know, when you said you'd revisit your weight loss goals after the summer was over. I somewhat hate to be the one to say this, FYX listener, but the summer is over, and…

Coach Krysta has a short list of fitness and nutrition myths and claims that we're just done with--statements we're tired of hearing, and lies that are still being spread by fad diets and social media. By no means is this episode an exhaustive list, but we asked The Fitness Team, our clients, and our followers to weigh in with the comments and beli…