Best Rachel Desonier Registered Dietitian Podcasts (2025)

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88| Strength Training For Busy Moms: How To Find Motivation When You're Just Too Tired 19:45

3d ago19:45

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Ever been unmotivated to workout? I know I have! Today's episode is for you if you have ever: -Not felt like working out -Felt too tired to work out -Just plain don't want to work out Today's episode is all about how to prevent that feeling of lack of motivation as well as in-the-moment tips to help you get back to strength training so you can reac…

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87 | Frustrated By The Scale? Instead Of Weighing, Try These Other Methods Of Measuring Progress 18:42

5d ago18:42

18:42

Hey Mamma! I see you over there-getting on the scale once a week and then disappointed when there's no change, or worse, it's going up!!😱 I've got some encouragement for you. In today's podcast episode, I’m diving into ways to measure your progress that don’t involve stepping on the scale. I know a lot of moms can get caught in the emotional roller…

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86| Why You Can't Seem To Eat Enough Protein As a Busy Mom 14:02

13d ago14:02

14:02

Hey Momma! As a busy mom, it’s easy to put yourself last on the priority list when there’s so much to manage. I remember there being times where I would wait sooo long to eat because I was trying to manage the kids and "get stuff done" that I would end up shaky and pilfering my kids leftover sandwich crusts for lunch...anyone else?? Not exactly a b…

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85| Use Habit Stacking To Make Time For The Gym-With Habit Stacking Coach Jess Przulj 22:40

19d ago22:40

22:40

I have got such a treat for you! In this episode I'm talking with habit stacking expert and mom of 3, Jess Przulj. In this episode, she teaches us how habit stacking your routines can help you create the time you need to accomplish your goals. Curious about habit stacking? Jess is sharing her FREE 3 day Habit Stacking Declutter Plan with us! Snag t…

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Strong Moms Bootcamp Day 2 Replay!! 26:53

24d ago26:53

26:53

Missed the bootcamp this week?? I've got you! I'm sharing the replay of the bootcamp here on the podcast so you can take advantage of all the great information in here about strength training to lose weight. Plus, I'm introducing my all new strength training program: Fit Lifestyle In a Box. This 12 week lifestyle creation program helps you craft th…

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Strong Moms Bootcamp Day 1 Replay!! 30:27

24d ago30:27

30:27

Did you miss the bootcamp this week? No worries, because I'm sharing all the training with you here on the podcast! You will also hear me talk about my brand new strength training program...and guess what?? It's on sale for 20% off until midnight on January 19th! It will NEVER be this price again. You can check it out here: Fit Lifestyle In a Box P…

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84| Safe Strength Training: 2 Truths About Weight Lifting And Injury 17:48

27d ago17:48

17:48

Are you hesitant about strength training because you’re worried it’s unsafe? Think again! In this episode, I’m busting common myths and sharing why strength training can actually be a safe and effective way to lose weight. From the right form to smart progressions, I’ll show you how to lift confidently and avoid injury. I’m also diving into why NOT…

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Ready To REALLY Make Lifestyle Change? 1:05

1M ago1:05

1:05

Learn how to create that healthy lifestyle you want. Register for the Strong Moms Bootcamp HERE!By Rachel DeSonier | Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, Fat Loss Coach, Mom of 5

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83| Don't Have Time For The Gym? Here's The REAL Problem 18:22

1M ago18:22

18:22

In this episode, I'm taking a dive deep into the REAL reasons why exercise often takes a backseat in our lives and how you can reclaim your time for the gym. From societal pressures and mom guilt to the tough reality of not prioritizing exercise, I’ll give you the tools to take control. Plus, discover how learning to say "no" and aligning your valu…

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82| How To Lose Weight By Setting The Right Goals 14:01

1M ago14:01

14:01

Hey Mamma! In this episode, we're diving into the secret to achieving your weight loss goals. Forget willpower and resolutions-it's all about having a clear plan. We will break down how your desires shape your goals, why habits are the key to success, and how to create a roadmap that actually gets you where you want to go. Grab a pen and paper beca…

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81| Prioritizing Protein Over Christmas Week: A Simple Plan 13:29

2M ago13:29

13:29

Christmas is almost here, but that doesn't mean your protein goals have to take a backseat! In this episode, I'll walk you through a simple, actionable plan to keep your protein goals on track during this high-carb, high-fat food-filled season. From protein shakes to being the "protein person" at every event, you'll learn how to prioritize your pro…

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80| Struggling With Consistency Over The Holidays? One Key Skill You May Be Missing 15:26

2M ago15:26

15:26

Staying consistent with eating healthy and strength training can be HARD...basically the entire month of December! In today's episode, I'm sharing a key skill that is critical to staying consistent over the holidays. Enjoy! -Rachel Bootcamp Registration HERE Free Facebook CommunityBy Rachel DeSonier | Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, Fat Loss Coach, Mom of 5

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79| 3 Strategies To Stay Motivated To Strength Train Over The Holidays 14:23

2M ago14:23

14:23

Hey Mamma! I wanted to share some thoughts on how to stay motivated to go to the gym and strength train during the holiday season, when it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and tempted to skip workouts. I get it-I've been there too! Staying motivated during the holidays can be tough with busy schedules, cold weather, and a natural desire for comfort. It’s…

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78| Growing Muscle 101: The Step-By-Step Tutorial To Get Results By Strength Training 16:36

2M ago16:36

16:36

I've done some form of exercise most of my life, and I remember lifting weights here and there when I was younger. You know, grab some dumbbells and do some bicep curls, or head over to a machine or 2 and do some sets. But I never really got stronger or noticed my muscles grew....at all. Fast forward a decade or so, and now I know why😂. I wasn't us…

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77| 5 Ways To Eat Strategically This Thanksgiving And Not Derail Your Goals To Lose Weight 15:18

3M ago15:18

15:18

Hey! It's the Monday before Thanksgiving, which probably means you're doing some kind of Thanksgiving food prep right now! Pause that a second, and I want you to take some time to prepare YOURSELF for Thanksgiving. This holiday can be really hard, because its basically culturally expected that you will overeat this day...and even the whole week. Bu…

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76| Dreaming Of Weight Loss? Why More Cardio Isn't The Answer And What To Do Instead 13:30

3M ago13:30

13:30

When I was in college, I got into distance running with my roommate. I had always struggled with carrying my extra fat around my midsection, and when I started training, I remember thinking I would be soooo skinny after I finished the half-marathon I signed up for. Before the race, one of my high school friends I hadn't seen in years called me up a…

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75| Struggling To Eat Enough Protein? 3 Ways To Eat More Protein As A Busy Mom 17:36

3M ago17:36

17:36

Getting enough protein for weight loss and strength training can be a CHALLENGE! Especially if you are a busy mom and just plain eating meals can be a struggle. I get it-I remember juggling multiple babies and toddlers at once and there being times when my kids scraps were what I ended up eating. Much less a good source of protein! Even if you aren…

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74| Core Confidence: How to Rebuild Your Strength After Baby with expert Dr. Jena Bradley 20:02

3M ago20:02

20:02

Most of us that have ever had a baby notice that we still have a tummy even after delivery.....sometimes a long time after delivery. Some of that is extra fat of course, but some of it is actually a sign of a weak core! And that's what we are talking about on today's podcast episode. In today's BONUS episode, I'm interviewing Dr. Jena Bradley, host…

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I Finally Did It!!! 1:15

3M ago1:15

1:15

I've been saying for a looong time that I was going to start a Facebook community for us...well, I finally did it! I want to invite you to join the Strength Training & Weight Loss for Moms Community! I love podcasting, but I also really want to be able to interact with YOU. This group gives us a perfect way to do that! And, to start us off, I'm als…

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73| How To Transition From A Season Of Fat Loss To A Season Of Muscle Gain 22:36

3M ago22:36

22:36

Ever been curious about doing a season of muscle gain? If you are confused right now, let me introduce you to "the seasons". I talk about them a lot on the podcast. I take a seasonal approach to fitness. This means that I'm not aimlessly dieting until I reach some illusive end goal...I have different goals for different seasons of my life and my wo…

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72| Live Coaching: Lacking Energy And Motivation? Resetting After Your Week Didn't Go As Planned 12:38

3M ago12:38

12:38

We all know that despite our best efforts, sometimes our week derails and we don't meet our fitness goals. We miss a workout (or 3!), we eat off plan or emotionally eat, and just plain have an "off" week. When that happens (notice I said when, not if), you usually have 2 choices: Give up, let it snowball and let your feelings control your actions; …

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71| Sick Of Trying New Diets? Instead, Try These Proven Tips To Finally Lose Weight 16:28

4M ago16:28

16:28

Hey Mamma! Can I tell you something? You don't have to follow a new diet to lose weight. You don't have to cut out food groups, only eat at certain times, or demonize certain foods. I was so tired of trying the newest diet craze-you know what I'm talking about, it could be keto, carnivore, paleo-and trying for a few months only to realize it doesn'…

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70| Live Coaching Expectations As You Lose Weight & How To Tell If You Are Being Successful 14:15

4M ago14:15

14:15

Listen in on this really insightful conversation I have with one of my coaching clients, Annette. She is new to my program and we discuss what is realistic for her in terms of inches lost and weight loss, plus other measures of success. Enjoy! -Rachel Want to get started? Here's a FREE workout plan. Want results faster? Start here.…

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69| 3 Hacks To Adapt Your Favorite Meals Into Healthy Recipes That Will Help You Lose Weight 18:27

4M ago18:27

18:27

No one likes to eat boring food, am I right? What if I told you there were some simple ways you could adapt your favorite meals to make them healthier? So that you could actually eat food you LIKED while losing weight? 🤯🤯🤯 Well friend, today's your lucky day because that's EXACTLY what I'm talking about on the podcast today!!! In today's episode, I…

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68| 5 Truths About Meal Planning & Why Your Eating Plan Isn't Working 19:05

4M ago19:05

19:05

Hey Mamma! I remember a time when I used to plan meals on the fly. I distinctly remember sitting at a stoplight after work on my way to the store, trying to make my grocery list. Read that again: At a stoplight. On the way to the store. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ So...no judgment from me if you aren't fully on top of your meal planning game!! While we want to…

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67| Frustrated With Not Losing Weight? My Simple Workout Method Can Help 15:51

5M ago15:51

15:51

There's nothing worse than walking in the gym and drawing a blank. You know you need to exercise to lose weight but you don't know what exercises you need to do. Cue the Googling random workouts while standing around pretending to be stretching...has anyone else done that too?!? Be frustrated no longer, because in today's episode I teach you my sim…

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66| 4 Ways To Shrink Your Belly Fat 15:51

5M ago15:51

15:51

Most of us moms want a smaller, flatter stomach, am I right?? Getting there can be challenging though. Before I started strength training, I struggled to lose fat in my belly and would just lose weight in my legs and butt...NOT ok! Thankfully, I've learned a ton since then, and I'm ready to share it with you! Today's podcast episode dives into 4 pr…

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65| 5 Meal Planning Hacks To Get More Variety In Your Meals For Busy Moms 15:33

5M ago15:33

15:33

In a meal rut? Eating the same things over and over again? This episode is for you if you are looking for more variety in your meals. Because nothing makes you want to give up on your weight loss plan faster than eating plain, boring food, am I right? I hope this helps! -Rachel Want to lose weight? Start here. Want results faster? Click here.…

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64| You Don't Have To End Up Like Your Mom 13:31

5M ago13:31

13:31

We all love our moms, but that doesn't necessarily mean we want to end up with their health struggles. If you have a mom who's struggling with the effects of a lifetime of not exercising and eating right, then this episode is for you. Genetics play a role, but it IS POSSIBLE to lose weight even if you have "bad genes" and a slow metabolism. I hope …

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63| 3 Tips For Preventing Overwhelm When Starting A New Weight Loss Program 17:36

5M ago17:36

17:36

Starting to to lose weight can be overwhelming, am I right?? What if it didn't have to be? In today's episode, I share 3 tips for preventing overwhelm when starting a new weight loss program. Enjoy! -Rachel Want to start losing weight? Start here. Want results faster? Start here.By Rachel DeSonier

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62| Weight Loss Success Story: How To Make Time For The Gym When You Work Full-Time 15:54

5M ago15:54

15:54

I've got a treat for you today. Today's episode is an interview with one of my AMAZING clients, Kelly. Kelly just started working with me about 12 weeks ago, and she has had incredible results even in that short amount of time. And she works full-time in a demanding career! Listen to hear how she does it, plus all the juicy details like how much we…

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61| How Much Protein Do I Need For Weight Loss and Strength Gain? 21:08

5M ago21:08

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One of the biggest questions I get as a strength training dietitian is "How much protein should I be eating?"; either for weight loss or to get stronger? Every wondered that? Wonder no more, because in this episode I break it down for you in a way that's simple for beginners. Enjoy! -Rachel Want to get started? Start here. Want results faster? Star…

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60| Calorie Tracking Vs Intuitive Eating: Which Is Better For Weight Loss? 18:15

5M ago18:15

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Have you ever wondered if you should track your calories or if you should just eat intuitively? Today's episode is all about how to figure out which is a better approach for you. Enjoy! -Rachel Want to get started with fat loss? Want results faster? Start here.By Rachel DeSonier

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59| 3 Simple Ways To Burn More Fat Throughout The Day Without Going To The Gym 19:22

5M ago19:22

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If you want to lose weight, then you want to burn more fat throughout the day, right? In today's episode I give you 3 practical strategies to increase your calorie burn through the day that DON'T involve going to the gym. Enjoy! -Rachel Here's how to get started losing fat and gaining muscle. Want results faster? Start here.…

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58| How To Make Time For The Gym In 4 Simple Steps 23:32

6M ago23:32

23:32

Feeling like you don't have time for the gym? Like there's no way for you to lose weight, lose fat, and get stronger without the gym, but you just can't make it there? Today I'm going to show you how you can get time for 2 gym sessions a week. Enjoy! -Rachel Want to get started losing weight? Click here. Want results faster? Click here.…

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57| 4 Things That Keep You From Getting Results 25:00

6M ago25:00

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We all want results, right? Weight loss? Fat Loss? Muscle gain? But there's a few things that can stand in our way if we let them. Listen to this episode and make sure you aren't falling victim to one of these 4 things that will sabotage your results. -Rachel Want to know how to get started? Click here. Want results faster? Click here.…

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56| All The Details! My Weight Loss through Strength Training Story 21:52

6M ago21:52

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Join me today as I share the details of my weight loss through strength training story. I truly hope that this encourages you. If you are at a crossroads and aren't sure that you can change, just know that change is possible FOR YOU. Enjoy! -Rachel Want to move towards change? Start here. Want to fast-track your success? Start here.…

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55| My Go-To Upper Body Exercises For Strength And Tone 20:43

6M ago20:43

20:43

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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54| Live Coaching: Almost 10 Pounds Of Fat Off In 8 Weeks And A Plan For More 25:03

6M ago25:03

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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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53| The Secret To Getting Visible Abs 13:15

6M ago13:15

13:15

Today's topic is a juicy one, what's the secret to getting visible abs? Is it crunches? Planks? Standing side-twists? Today I'm sharing the secret to seeing that six-pack, but it may not be what you think. Enjoy! -Rachel Next Steps: Free Guide To Fat Loss Work With MeBy Rachel DeSonier

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52| Back To School Series Part 2: 3 Tips To Stay Consistent With Meal Planning When Transitioning Back To School 17:37

6M ago17:37

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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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51| Back To School Series Part 1: 3 Tips To Stay Consistent With Exercise When Transitioning Your Family Back To School 13:20

6M ago13:20

13:20

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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50| One Mental Habit That You Need To Get Rid Of NOW 12:11

6M ago12:11

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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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49| Don't Know What's Dinner? How I Consistently Structure Healthy Dinners For Weight Loss 13:39

7M ago13:39

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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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48| Help! I'm Scared To Go Into The Weights Section Of My Gym 15:15

7M ago15:15

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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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47| Glute Activation Exercises: Grow Those Glutes! 12:57

7M ago12:57

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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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46| The Weight Loss And Faith Connection 14:48

7M ago14:48

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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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45| One Weight Loss Sabotaging Habit That Derails Moms 15:19

7M ago15:19

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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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44| Three Ways Strength Training For Weight Loss Has Grown My Confidence 15:14

7M ago15:14

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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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43| 5 Steps To FINALLY Get Consistent With Exercise 17:03

7M ago17:03

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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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