Podcasts by Getufit with Irene- Helping you lead a healthy lifestyle.
As a Business Owner and Entrepreneur, my days are spent guiding and inspiring others to reach their health goals and lead a healthy lifestyle by using the tools I provide through my programs. Yet, as busy as life gets, I also incorporate these teachings into my life every day. My goal as a Wellness Professional is to help people feel good about themselves and learn how to incorporate that optimal mindset to create the ideal routine that is needed to maintain a sustainable and realistic healthy lifestyle. My 26-minute podcasts are mini-stepping stones to the eternal pathway to wellness. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/irene-kok/support
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Special Guest Deanna Merrell Shares Her Inspirational Fitness Journey from 2023-12-07T15:54:42
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...
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Why is Losing Weight So Difficult from 2023-12-04T19:06:12
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 l...
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Special Guest Bea Shares Her Amazing Story on Weight Loss from 2023-10-25T16:39:55
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...
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Special Guest Tim Lootens Shares Weight Loss Story from 2023-10-23T19:58:14
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 ea...
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Stubborn Scale - Looking at the Big Picture from 2023-10-10T13:40:07
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 matte...
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Health Crisis to Health Hero - Meet guest Nadine from 2023-09-18T14:30:33
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 u...
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Balance it ..or Burn it out from 2023-08-18T19:47:31
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 b...
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Transforming your life from 2023-08-15T11:47:56
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!
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Super Supplements from 2023-06-23T12:11:10
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...
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Hormone Health and Menopause from 2023-04-28T10:18:25
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 uncomfortabl...
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FDN Practitioner and Mentor Dustin McFarland gets SERIOUS ABOUT WELLNESS- hear his amazing story from 2023-01-12T13:04:39
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 Function...
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False Weight Loss Beliefs from 2023-01-12T10:49:57
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 mislead...
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How STRESSED are You? Control Your Cortisol Naturally! from 2022-12-13T14:47:37
Cortisol is an essential hormone that affects almost every organ and tissue in your body. It plays many important roles, including:
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Gut Health- What is leaky gut and could this impact weight loss? from 2022-12-06T13:56:32
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 a...
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Don't Log in A Fog- The Dangers of Food Journaling from 2022-09-28T13:23:32
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...
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No One Diet For All??? Are there Different Metabolic Types? from 2022-08-30T10:00:19
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...
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Exercise Matters - Functional Training Saves the Day from 2022-08-29T18:17:09
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 tr... Listen
Emotional Eating - Learning to Channel Your Emotions Elsewhere from 2022-08-19T20:56:01
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 c...
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Naturally Controlling Your Stress Levels and What Standard Test Labs Mean from 2022-08-19T01:43:37
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 ...
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Grocery Survival Tips - Label Reading. Don't be fooled by the BIG words. from 2022-08-10T11:09:41
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 b...
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Mindless Moves - What You Don't Know May Be Hurting You from 2022-08-03T17:19:18
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 mo...
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Never Too Old To Start - Adding exercise later in life from 2022-07-20T11:46:58
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 ...
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Mr. Getufit Interviews Irene on her Birthday from 2022-06-29T21:16:26
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.
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Consistency is the Powerhouse of Success from 2022-06-23T14:50:30
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 ...
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Ready for a Break? Don't Quit - Take A Diet Vacation from 2022-06-13T11:18:26
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, l...
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Benefits of Collagen - How Should We Be Using It? from 2022-06-07T13:39:52
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 it...
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The Key to Success is Accepting Vulnerability from 2022-06-01T09:47:09
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...
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Diet Shaming - Are you being judged for eating clean? from 2022-05-18T12:38:26
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 appropria...
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Four Year Show Anniversary - Overview of Top Topics from 2022-05-06T09:31:11
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...
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Don't Get So Emotional - Stop Stress Snacking! from 2022-05-02T10:42:05
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 y...
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Don't Layoff When You are Laid Off - Coping with Injuries and Illnesses from 2022-04-21T14:13:38
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 scena...
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Sleep Cycles- Learn how to sleep better! from 2022-04-14T15:38:41
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 ...
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Morning Motivation - Need a kickstart? This is how! from 2022-04-12T18:16:30
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...
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Emotional Eating - Channel Your Emotions Elsewhere from 2022-04-05T10:36:11
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 c...
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STORY TIME : The Perfect Pear Tree - Perseverance Pays Off from 2022-03-31T08:53:21
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 ou...
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Is Stress Eating Stressing You Out ? Break the Cycle! from 2022-03-20T11:30:19
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 c...
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Ease into Exercise - Find that sweet spot and love it from 2022-03-17T15:20:15
The reason people don't love to work out is because it's forced. We do it for the wrong reasons!
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The endorphin highs? The calories burned? The...
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Covid Comeback - Did Covid set you back? Come back strong! from 2022-03-10T22:30:10
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 act...
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Diet Downfalls - What causes a good diet to go bad from 2022-02-20T14:11:37
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Restaurant Tricks and Tips- How to Enjoy a Night Out from 2022-02-13T10:43:39
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 res...
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Waiting for Motivation? It's not coming! Manifest it and succeed! from 2022-02-03T20:48:13
Manifestation is the process of turning a specific desired outcome into a reality through focused visualization, unwavering belief, and intentional action. To some, manifesting sound...
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Mastering Miles With Guest Amy Baugh - Start Running After 40 from 2022-02-03T16:24:54
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 r...
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Marathons Over The Years - Special Guest 10x Boston Marathon Runner from 2022-02-02T16:53:24
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 Mara...
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Want a Faster Metabolism? Less Is Not More ... from 2022-01-11T11:16:34
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...
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Reinvent Your Wellness - Patience is a virtue! from 2022-01-06T14:37:38
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...
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Never Lose Your Losses - The Mindset of a Mentor from 2021-12-17T12:29:03
Maintaining weight loss and motivation can be extremely difficult. Instead of doing a show on what to do to avoid slipping, I decided to do one on strategies to implement to ensure that yo...
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Food Fight! See what wins... the truth behind what's healthier. from 2021-12-03T07:55:44
We may never know what came first... the chicken ? Or the egg? However the debate of which eggs are healthier or better for you, brown or white, can be argued with surprising facts. How ab...
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Is It Really ZERO calories? Spray butter, cooking spray and more... from 2021-11-19T11:27:08
As painful as this episode was to broadcast, the truth had to be told. The FDA allows manufacturers to label products ZERO calorie if the serving size is less than 5 calories. See how food...
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Holiday Weight Gain- When do most people pack it on ? from 2021-11-18T19:08:10
Contrary to what most people think, the holidays can be enjoyed without all of the extra unwanted pounds that seem to show up along with all of the holiday bliss. In fact, a global study s...
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The Stages Of Weight Loss - The Raw, Ugly, but Inspiring Truth from 2021-11-08T18:22:48
If you have ever lost weight or tried to, then you have gone through these stages. As a weight loss specialist I have watched every single person go through these stages in one way...
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Flying Solo - Dieting without a support system from 2021-11-04T20:45:30
As if losing weight isn't hard enough...what happens if you are faced with trying to change your lifestyle without the support of loved ones or family and friends who are always sabotaging your ...
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Balance the Booze- Cheers to Beers! from 2021-11-01T13:53
Who says you can booze and lose? The key is balance! It's not about restricting its about knowing how to incorporate your drinking the right things at the right time and the proper a...
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Think Thin- Mindset Matters from 2021-10-23T15:21:22
You can not argue that our mindset directs our thinking and our actions for so many of the things that we do. For weight loss we often get derailed or become unmotivated when we don't see ...
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The Scoop on Protein Powders - the 411. from 2021-10-10T15:22:12
The shelves and isles of the grocery and health food stores are loaded with so many different options when it comes to protein powders. Whey, soy, egg, pea, casein, plant based are j...
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Get Uncomfortable! Step out of your zone to see results! from 2021-09-24T22:03:59
We all have a comfort zone. "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you." I can say that ALL DAY LONG. You have to push out of that area which is too easy in order to see results. In...
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The Buzz on Caffeine - What's you need to know from 2021-09-24T13:32:16
Caffeine myth or caffeine fact...
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The Skinny On Snacks - Eat Mini Meals Instead! from 2021-09-16T12:47:20
Never ever let yourself get hungry! The problem with snacks is we think of handfuls of crackers and cheese. These are empty calories that do not provide us with any nutritional value. &nbs...
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The True F-Word: Fat - How Fat Can Help You Lose Weight from 2021-09-12T22:42:31
When it comes to dietary fat, what matters most is the type of fat you eat. Contrary to past advice to eat a low-fat diet — which unfortunately contributed to overconsumption of sugar and refine...
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The Goods on Carbs - Misconceptions, Myths and Mistakes People Make from 2021-09-03T11:11:30
A survey of 3,000 people found that women were twice as likely as men to suffer from ‘carb guilt’, even though they were more likely to be a healthy weight. Nearly everyone I help lose wei...
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Get in Front of that Hunger - The key to weight loss success from 2021-08-30T11:19:09
Hara-hachi-bu is a Japanese term meaning “Eat until you’re 70% full.” It originated in ancient times, where people use this advice as a way to control their eating habits. Inter...
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Poor Health Denial - Ignoring it will not make it go away from 2021-08-22T11:03:30
Nearly all obese people are in denial about their size: 90% don't think they have a weight problem because bigger sizes are becoming the new normal. Others know they have weight t... Listen
Want To Get High? Start Running... Irene's tips on getting started! from 2021-08-12T23:27:52
Everyone wants to be a runner... but it's just so hard! I mean, how does one actually like to run...let alone get "high" from it?? I never understood that concept until I took my first hit...
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Sagging Skin - Tips and Secrets That You Will Be Glad To Know! from 2021-08-05T11:12:59
Loss of skin elasticity is a natural part of the aging process. When we lose weight we also put our skin into a position of being less tight or eve sagging. This isn't a death sent...
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The Weight Loss Game- Hit Restart, Not Game Over from 2021-07-29T18:56:57
Weight loss is much like playing video games. You can get stronger by starting over. You build skills that make you realize how to figure better pathways and strategies to get to the highe...
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Lose the Loose Pants - Embrace the New You from 2021-07-21T09:53:39
Losing weight and finally transforming your body is a huge factor is reaching that healthy lifestyle. Transforming your mind and accepting that your identity has changed can be a lot more ...
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Secrets to Weight Loss Success - The Untrackables from 2021-07-14T22:07:51
A study from the New England Journal of Medicine found that people can under-report food intake by as much as 47%. There is alot of room for error when we don't understand nutritio...
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Enemies of Weight Loss- Obstacles People Face When Dieting from 2021-07-12T19:25:40
Of course we know to drink water and exercise.. but what about all of the behind the scenes hoopla that causes constant weight loss derailment and distraction from your health goals. See what th...
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Do's and Don't of Summertime Gatherings from 2021-07-02T14:02:59
Tips and tricks of gatherings and how to survive the summer without going off track!
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Macros vs Calories- The Bottom Line, Get off the Diet Merry-Go-Round from 2021-06-24T10:41:04
We have become a society of macro counting dieters. Many people do not understand what foods fall into each category but robotically eat foods to fulfill a chart to achieve a certain perce...
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Are You Coachable? The Little Engine That Could.... from 2021-06-17T09:29:32
What you believe is what you achieve. Conscious or unconscious, how you choose to interpret your experiences can set the boundaries on what you can accomplish. There’s power in believing...
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Stop Caving To Your Cravings - Anticipation is the best part! from 2021-06-10T20:33:34
Making sudden, radical changes to eating habits such as eating nothing but cabbage soup, can lead to short term weight loss. However, such radical changes are neither healthy nor a good ...
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Weight loss Biohacking - If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you. from 2021-06-03T08:53:18
Losing weight requires both rock-solid commitment and a plan for reaching and maintaining that goal weight. There's no shortage of weight-loss strategies out there, but the trick is find...
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Can't Lose Weight? Unable to Meet Goals? Don't Focus on the Problem, but the Solution! from 2021-05-27T08:50:06
Telling yourself you're going to change your behavior and then cave into the temptation that you can validate your inability to change the behavior. This often becomes the cycle th...
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Procrastination Will Not Lead to Transformation- End Sugar Cravings and Other Habits from 2021-05-19T22:16:20
Changing how you think is hard. Changing your environment isn’t. By training your environment, your habits follow. Often we spend so much time gathering information needed to make ...
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Small Daily Changes Lead to Success- 1% is all you need! from 2021-05-14T10:11:49
It is so easy to put too much emphasis on the goals we want to achieve and the identities we want to establish for ourselves and underestimate the value of making small improvements on a...
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Drive Thru Dilemma- Can Fast Food Be Healthy? from 2021-05-05T09:26:45
The truth is that it’s extremely difficult to follow a healthy diet when you’re eating regularly at fast food restaurants. Fast food is typically loaded with calories, sodium, and unheal...
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Perfectionism Masks Itself as All or Nothing Thinking - One of the largest roadblocks in weight loss. from 2021-05-01T08:30:30
Are you a Perfect Pat ? One of the issues that consistently comes up and interferes with dieting and weight loss is perfectionistic thinking. A perfectionist is someone who allows absolute...
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Manage Those Munchies- Know your witching hour! from 2021-04-21T20:32:59
For many, the workday afternoon is the ideal time for snacking, with office vending machines or candy stashes not far from reach. Daily food cravings aren't a sign of weakness - th...
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Join the 5am Club- Maximize your productivity by changing your morning routine. from 2021-04-14T09:43:28
Early risers are often thought of as energetic problem-solvers leading businesses, organizations, or sometimes even nations. Ever wondered how a Listen
Weight Loss Successes Share Their Tips- 200 Getufit Clients Surveyed from 2021-04-11T11:23:53
Whether you're looking to shed five pounds or 50 pounds, losing weight is never easy. At t...
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Self-Sabotage- Are Your Fears Holding You Back From Seeing Success? from 2021-04-04T20:55:23
Have you ever gotten to a point in your weight loss journey when things are proceeding nicely, you have lost a significant amount of weight and are so close to attaining your ideal goal weight, ...
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Sleep and Weight Loss or Athletic Performance- Improve Your Sleep Quality from 2021-03-28T12:26:15
Losing weight is challenging, and keeping weight off can be just as difficult. Although the medical community is still untangling the complicated relationship between sleep and body weig...
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Don't Be a Desk Potato- Increase Activity During Sedentary Days from 2021-03-19T10:12:45
If you’ve set fitness goals and are totally motivated to make a chang...
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Vacations, Road Trips, Weekend Getaways- Stay on course even when you're away! from 2021-03-13T19:16:30
Vacation is a time to relax, unwind, and explore a new location. So it comes as no surprise that many people tend to gain weight while they're away; with sugary cocktails, local cuisine,...
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Alcohol and Weight Loss - How to Booze and Still Lose! from 2021-03-06T21:51:39
I will never be the nutritionist/trainer that says you can’t drink or eat something. It’s not my philosophy; never has been and never will be. Why? Because I practice what I preach. Yes,...
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Body Image Dysmorphia After Weight Loss - See your progress! from 2021-03-01T10:58:05
Negative body image is a growing issue in our society as we strive for perfection. Many people feel unhappy or insecure about their physical appearance at some point in their lives. Howe...
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Change Why You Exercise And CRAVE It Daily! from 2021-02-24T20:29:13
People who dislike exercise are the ones who don’t get their feet wet. They join a gym and start going every day...or go without a plan. They are the ones who want to be runn...
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Marketing Buzzwords- Top Mistakes You Might Be Making from 2021-02-12T21:22:55
Many times when you decide to buckle down and start making better food choices, the first thing that comes to mind is that you want to incorporate Listen
Are you Hungry ...or are you just Hangry? Become in tuned with your body to stay full longer. from 2021-02-03T20:40:07
Hunger serves an obvious purpose: it tells us that we need to eat to keep our bodies fueled. We have a misunderstanding of what full is. Most of us overeat and don't understand whe...
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The Scale- Don't Let it Derail. Let it Guide You, Not Define You. from 2021-01-27T17:42:14
The process of losing weight correctly is slow. Only a limited amount of people make it to this permanent level of weight loss. These are the people that have the will power ...
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My Metabolic Rate Is Faster At 50 than it was at 30- Ignite Yours from 2021-01-26T10:03:06
The truth is no one really understands what the METABOLISM truly is. We all want a faster one, but we misinterpret the appropriate behaviors needed to ignite the spark that is necess...
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Shake Off Your Salt Intake- You're probably taking in too much from 2021-01-18T19:14:51
Last year over 600,000 Americans died of a fatal heart attack. In most people, the kidneys have trouble keeping up with excess sodium in the blood. As sodium accumulates, the body holds on...
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Set SMART Goals- Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, & Timely from 2021-01-11T12:17:43
Weight-loss goals can mean the difference between success and failure. Realistic, well-planned weight-loss goals keep you focused and motivated. They provide a plan for change as you transition ...
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Diet Do-Overs. Keep weight off forever by adding one simple thing. from 2020-12-30T20:34:02
What's your New Year's Resolution this year? To lose weight? Get fit? Was it last year's goal? The year before...and the year before that?? Don't worry. You're not alone....
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To Cheat or Not to Cheat? Have a Sustainable Splurge Instead! from 2020-12-23T18:11:03
Even the most disciplined dieters can't live on vegetables and protein without indulging. The term "cheat" itself has negative connotations. The idea is that you're "good" if you eat clean, or "...
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Is Improper Mindset Holding Back... Or Excuses?? from 2020-12-14T23:21:54
It is difficult to identify when we are in the thick of it, but when frustration occurs when your weight loss goals are not being met our natural reaction is to unconsciously create excuses for ...
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Getufit Game Changers- Tips given from my success stories! from 2020-11-30T17:32:45
Over the last 3 years, Getufit Fitness & Nutrition has helped over 2000 people learn how to lead a healthier lifestyle. There are so many tips that stand out as being top-rated but whe...
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Myths and of Gaining Weight Over the Holidays- How to truly eat smart! from 2020-11-23T16:03:22
With a few weeks until the New Year, it's still prime indulging season, the time of year when you may feel tempted to give into lots of treats, and worry about the consequences in January. But a...
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Don't Be Weak on the Weekends- Tips for staying on track! from 2020-11-12T13:09:59
Healthy eating and exercise habits are usually on auto-pilot throughout the workweek, but Friday comes around and many of us tend to let loose by having one too many cocktails, indulging&nbs...
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Essential Health Tips For Pets- How We Should Learn From Our Dogs! from 2020-11-09T17:57:30
Have you ever considered whether there are any good habits we should learn from our dogs? You might wonder how a dog can be a good example and a role model for humans. When we t...
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Unintentional Daily Habits That People Do That Ruin A Healthy Day from 2020-11-03T17:10:46
Eating healthy is a common goal of many, and something that can be difficult to sustain, but is essential...
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You Snooze You Lose - Sleep matters, learn how to sleep better! from 2020-10-28T15:03:51
Sleep matters for a lot of reasons, and may even matter as much as some of your training! For starters, the physiological repair and growth that actually makes you better happens when you rest, ...
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Sugar in Halloween candy versus a protein bar - Trick or Treat? from 2020-10-18T16:05:41
With over $1 billion in revenue produced last year just in protein bars, more than 80% of them appear to be healthy. Although the ingredients may be good for you, the sugar contents in mos...
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The Facts About Plateaus- Avoiding the weight-gain avalanche from 2020-10-12T16:54:50
You’ve cleaned up your diet, you’re exercising 3-4 times per week or more, and despite a great initial weight loss over the last 6-9 months, you have seen results grind to a halt. What gives? A ...
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You Can't Outburn the Binge- Washboard abs are made in the kitchen. from 2020-10-02T17:56:40
There is a common belief among people that if you work out, you can eat anything you want without getting fat. It is a comforting thought: eat a whole pizza and then head to the gym to make up f...
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No shortcuts. The truth about detoxes, only one way to do it. from 2020-09-28T15:58:45
It’s no wonder detox diets are so popular. They promise to give you more energy, help you lose weight, and clear up your skin, among other things. You can use a good detox to bounce back from ov...
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Workout for Your Mind - Battle Dementia with Exercise! from 2020-09-22T11:16:57
It's no secret that exercise can help improve your physical health and well-being, but did you know the mental effects of exercise can be just as profound? An increasing amount of research...
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Bacon lover goes Plant Based - Extreme Lifestyle Change After Heart Attack. from 2020-09-11T22:05:04
Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States, causing more deaths than all forms of cancer combined. In men, the risk for heart attack increases significantl...
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Bloat Busters! Reduce feeling swollen with these easy health tricks! from 2020-09-08T15:54:58
Bloating and feeling swollen can be signs of a serious medical condition, but it could mean that you may need to adjust a few things that could make a significant difference in your waistline an...
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The Sugar Addiction- The average American consumes 150 pounds a year! from 2020-09-02T16:30:02
This is not a lie. The latest research indicates that the average American consumes 22 teaspoons of sugar a day, children taking in 35 teaspoons daily. This leads to more death...
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YOU Are Your Worst Enemy... Self Sabotage, become stronger than your inner demons. from 2020-08-25T14:25:08
Sabotaging your weight loss efforts involves more than just cheating on your diet. It happens when set goals you can't meet and when you refuse to give yourself the praise you deserve.
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Our Carb-Phobic Society. Why the Keto Diet May Not Bring Long Term Results. from 2020-08-18T14:11
Recently, many of my clients have been asking about a ketogenic diet. Is a ketogenic diet safe? Would you recommend it? Despite the recent hype, a ketogenic diet is not something new. In medicin...
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OMG... BMI vs Body Fat? Do those Scales Work? from 2020-08-11T12:03:52
What is the difference between BMI and Body Fat percentage? Which is better to know? How do you calculate either? What's a good range to be in? Do those scales work? OMG,...
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Willpower- Strengthen The Muscle That Can Change Your Life from 2020-08-03T17:22:39
Many people believe they could improve their lives if only they had more of that mysterious thing called willpower. With more self-control we would all eat right, exercise regularly, avoid drugs...
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Dieting Successfully. Make this your last diet! from 2020-07-31T10:26:46
Maybe it was several years ago. Maybe it was right before the summer. Maybe you’re thinking of starting a new one on Monday! But whenever the last time was that you tried to lose weight permanen...
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Change your habits~ Learn the Psychology Behind the Habit Loop from 2020-07-29T14:42:42
Do you find yourself in the habit of mid-day munchies? Cookie binges? Frequent fast-food drop-ins?
Do you hit snooze multiple times each morning, or never seem to have t...
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H20 is the Way to Go.. Hydratate for Optimal Health from 2020-07-21T16:08:50
The average person holds 12-15 gallons of water! That's over half of our body weight! Why is hydration so important? Weight loss, circulation, digestion, anti-aging, and overall health. Se...
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Top Questions I am asked about Weight Loss and Exercise - Listen To The Facts! from 2020-07-15T17:16:12
How do I get a 6-pack? Cardio or Weight training? What type of diet is best? Intermittent fasting or Keto? It is interesting how over the past two decades the same genera...
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Everyone Poops.. but what happens when you CAN'T? Tips to healthy colon health. from 2020-07-06T10:46:53
Cleaning up your diet usually means your intake of fat and sugar drops dramatically causing your system to become constipated. In fact, 40 million Americans have issues with regularity, an...
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Holiday Eating Tips- Have fun and stay on plan! from 2020-07-02T21:57:16
Fouth of July, BBQs, graduations, and celebrations can be a lot more enjoyable when you know how to balance fun with a healthy lifestyle! Listen to my tips and save yourself thousands of c...
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Opioid Addictions- It Can Happen To Anyone from 2020-06-22T14:17:16
Most people who engage in addictive behaviors and go on to develop an actual addiction find that overcoming it is more challenging than they expected. 30% of Americans have reported m...
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Why DIets Fail- Trust the Process from 2020-06-18T14:14
The average person GAINS 11 pounds on a diet. This is because they lose weight, they lose muscle and fat. When they regain weight, they gain back all fat. And since muscle burns seven time...
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Tips on Dealing With Emotional Eating from 2020-06-08T13:07:33
Thirty-eight percent of adults say they have overeaten or eaten unhealthy foods in the past month because of stress. Half of these adults report engaging in these behaviors weekly or more. ...
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Summer Fitness Hacks To Stay Fit from 2020-06-01T10:36:29
Summer is here! The days are longer, and often people pack on some extra weight with the driveway drinking and weekend BBQs. Shave off hundreds of calories with these simple hacks ea...
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Intermittent Fasting - Yay or Nay? from 2020-05-26T09:49:29
The state of the science on intermittent fasting has evolved to the point that it now can be considered as one approach, with exercise and healthy food, to improving and maintaining health as a ...
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Why is it so hard to lose weight the 2nd time? from 2020-05-18T18:53
Have you noticed how difficult it is to lose weight all over again every time you gain it back? You are not crazy, there is a concrete physiological reason why this is the case! Listen to ...
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All or Nothing Syndrome = Diet Disaster from 2020-05-11T10:14:22
All-or-nothing thinking refers to thinking in extremes. You are either a success or a failure. Your performance was totally good or totally bad. If you are not perfect, then you are a failure. T...
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Sweet Tooth Killing Your Diet? Here's how to reduce those cravings! from 2020-05-05T20:53:45
Are you addicted? Did you know you can control your sugar cravings?? These are caused by your blood sugar spiking. Listen to my tips on how you can eliminate these cravings and...
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Maximize Your Motivation- why do you lose it after 4 weeks? Here's how to find it again! from 2020-04-29T16:11:36
Why do people lose motivation in a weight loss program? How do you get that motivation back once it is gone? What causes that loss so you can avoid it in the future? This podca...
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Misleading Foods That Seem Healthy But Are Not from 2020-04-22T09:02:06
“Gluten-free.” “Organic.” “Natural.” “Wholegrain.” “Antioxidant.”
Those nutrition-related buzzwor...
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Stay Active During Covid-19 without Exercise from 2020-04-13T10:13:24
How can you keep moving, burn calories, keep moving and establish an active schedule during this "stay-at-home" time to avoid getting into a sedentary rut over these next few weeks. This w...
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Avoid the COVID-19 Weight-Gain. Establish a Good Routine While at Home. from 2020-04-02T09:47:17
We all have habits. Big or small, healthy or unhealthy, our habits combine to form routines that play out every day for us. Most of this is done without us even having to think. That’s why even ...
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Avoid the COVID-19 Weight Gain. Establish a Healthy Routine! from 2020-04-01T16:47:11
We all have habits. Big or small, healthy or unhealthy, our habits combine to form routines that play out every day for us. Most of this is done without us even having to think. That’s why even ...
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Myths about Covid-19. Hear the Facts. from 2020-03-23T21:06:47
There's a lot of information circulating about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID), so it’s important to know what’s true and what’s not. This is research taken from the infection prevention ...
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Boosting your immune system to stay healthy! from 2020-03-18T14:56:01
I taped this episode on March 10, 2020... little did I know that our country would be frantically worried about getting sick just a week later as I publish it. Building a strong immune sys...
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Waistline Saving Restaurant Tips! from 2020-03-01T12:49:45
Eating out is wonderful and fun, however, it can really put a damper on your weight loss goals. This podcast is one that you can't miss. I share my tips on how to conquer eating out ...
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Fatigued all the time? Get a natural energy burst! from 2020-02-26T13:03:36
Fatigue is a feeling that you're chronically tired - mentally and physically.
It can be caused by a number of factors, including unhealthy lifestyle choices, workplace problems and stress...
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Celiac Disease and Gluten Free eating with my daughter Ava! from 2020-02-20T14:43:23
One in 100 people have Celiac Disease in America. Many more Americans experience unfavorable symptoms when consuming gluten. This is why we see so many products that are gluten-free ...
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Meet a real life Getufit success story! from 2020-02-17T19:28:48
What is GetuGreat 2020 and how does it work? Meet new member Amy Dion who joined GetuGreat just 6 weeks ago and listen to her talk about how this program works and how it has been successf...
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Why does your weight fluctuate so much each day? from 2020-02-04T10:20:49
Is a daily weight fluctuation normal? If you weigh yourself every morning, you probably...
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Shake it! Sodium Facts You Should Know! from 2020-02-02T11:21:01
We live in a society that measures and medicates. All the tools and technology and medicines deployed to maintain heart health are a help — yet heart disease remains the No. 1 killer...
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Save Money at the Grocery Store from 2020-01-29T13:36:32
Grocery stores are expensive. It’s all too easy to go in for a couple of items, only to leave with an empty wallet. Since we all have to eat, there’s really no way around this. Listen to t...
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Meal Prep Tips for Success from 2020-01-20T13:55:10
Did you know that meal prep doesn’t have to be a sadistic activity that takes hours and hours of your precious free time? It is your game plan that needs a facelift in which will help you ...
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Portion Distortion... why you might be gaining weight. from 2020-01-17T10:43:48
Portion sizes have increased by over 35% over the last 20 years. Plate sizes have gone from 9 inches to 15 inches. Americans have a total distorted view of what an appropriate portio...
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Learn how to keep your resolutions! from 2020-01-03T00:58:53
Most resolutions made this week will fizzle out fast. Learn how to set goals that you can reach! You will be so inspired to create new resolutions that you know you will meet!
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Best Gift Ideas for the Fit and Healthy from 2019-12-11T13:59:18
Doing old school workouts and channeling your inner Rocky by lifting logs and chopping wood in the middle of nowhere makes for an entertaining montage, but fitness technology has come so far and...
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Healthy Recipe Swaps! from 2019-12-04T13:34:24
Here at Greatist, we're always looking for ways to make our favorite foods healthier without sacrificing flavor. I have compiled a list of our best substitutions and discovered some new ones alo...
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Healthy Holiday Eating Tips from 2019-11-27T11:37:07
It’s no secret that holiday living doesn’t always go hand-in-hand with healthy living. The indulgent, decadent recipes that adorn Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas tables may not follow the ...
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To Log or Not to Log... That is the Question. from 2019-11-19T20:37:59
What if I told you that you could be 80% more successful with your weight loss program if you did one little thing? Would you do it?? Then you need to listen to this podcast! P...
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Top 10 Benefits of Regular Exercise from 2019-11-04T12:34:33
We all know exercising is good for you ... but how do you make it a regular routine? Listen to this podcast and learn about some interesting benefits to working out that you may not be awa...
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Top 10 Reasons Why People Don't Succeed in Weight Loss Programs from 2019-10-29T18:46:28
I can give you 100 reasons why programs do not work... but none of these reasons matter until you want to make this change and make it a permanent one. I have, however, found and highlight...
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Mindless Eating! Are You Mindlessly Munching? from 2019-10-22T13:47:46
On average, you make more than 200 decisions about food each day — but you're only aware of a small fraction of them.
The rest are performed by your unconscious mind and can lead to mindl...
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Trick or Treat! Are Protein bars healthy or are you eating candy? from 2019-10-16T12:46:20
Whether you’re looking for a nutritious, on-the-go option to tide you over between meals or to maintain muscle mass between workouts, low-sugar, high protein snacks will be game changers—that is...
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Superfoods- What are they and are they worth the hype? from 2019-10-11T14:27:35
Superfoods are foods — mostly plant-based but also some fish and dairy — that are thought to be nutritionally dense and thus good for one's health. Blueberries, salmon, kale, and acai are just a...
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Fitness Scams... stop spending money on gimmicks! from 2019-10-01T23:27:34
Most of us will pretty much try anything that guarantees we’ll feel look our best. I mean, how many more ways must I consume green tea before I have Kendall Jenner’s metabolism?! &nbs...
Be Aware! Are Calories Accurately Written at Restaurants? from 2019-09-26T17:52:10
If you eat out a lot, or if you are a calorie counter... be careful who you trust! I decided to do some research and was astonished at what I discovered about nutritional accuracy at resta...
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What is the Autumn Reboot? from 2019-09-21T17:32:03
Launching the start of a new session on October 21! Listen to my podcast for a real feel of what is included and how these programs really work!!
That Frickin Chicken! Successful Meal Prepping. from 2019-09-18T09:24:48
The Mother Frickin' Chicken... put it in the stinkin' oven! That's all you have to do and your problems would be over!!!! Simple! As a nation we a...
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Self Sabotage, Avoid the Wrecking Ball from 2019-09-16T13:41:47
I don’t understand why, but the practice of self-massacre is not only common but it has been in practice for years. People like to take themselves down. People wait until they are at the peak of...
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Myth Busters! Don't always believe what you read about health and fitness! from 2019-09-10T00:33:32
What's true? What's hearsay? It is hard to tell! There are so many misleading stories and tales in the fitness world that may have you believing wrong information! Listen to so...
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Medication vs Lifestyle from 2019-08-30T15:46:59
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P.E. teacher Mr. Kok talks about keeping kids fit! from 2019-08-23T22:11:57
Listen to my husband and I discuss the importance of teaching healthy habits to your children and how you can incorporate wellness into your home. Childhood obesity is on the rise, get you...
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Why is it so hard to keep weight off after you lose it? from 2019-08-22T22:27:40
Everyone knows how to lose weight.. keeping it off is what we need to learn and master . Many diets are too restrictive with requirements that are difficult to keep up with. Additionally, many p...
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Fountain of Youth. Fit over 55. from 2019-08-21T10:36:57
It's never too late to start an exercise program! It’s never too late to start exercising. Maybe it hasn’t been a priority of yours, but eventually, a lack of movement will catch up with y...
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Snacking successfully. Learn how to do it right! from 2019-08-21T10:35:22
Going long stretches between meals without snacking can cause blood sugar to drop, setting off cravings and causing you to overindulge later. Research has found you're more likely to pick ...
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Excuses! Are you making them? How to stop! from 2019-08-21T10:32:30
The reason why people fail in weight loss and improving their health and wellness is because they create these unrealistic expectations for themselves too early in the program. &nb...
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Sugar, sugar...how much is too much!? from 2019-08-21T09:53:18
The average person in the United States consumes around 17 teaspoons or 71.14 grams, of added sugar per day, which far exceeds recommended limits. A gram of sugar contains about 4 calories which...
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No Pain... No Gain from 2019-08-21T09:28:57
Do you have a gym membership that you are not using? Do you want to get the most out of your workouts but don't know where to begin? Most Americans who do go to a gym or have a worko...
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Staying healthy and active as a family! from 2019-08-21T09:17:35
If we didn't know it before, we know it now: being physically active and focusing on fitness is an important life priority beginning in early childhood to build healthy habits. Not only does reg...
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Eating tips for weekends and parties from 2019-08-19T20:19:14
All week long we look forward to our weekends. We plan our days off of work around relaxing events than often include parties, social gatherings and restaurants. No matter what, cele...
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Where do you begin?? from 2019-08-19T19:09:02
Where do you begin??? Where does one even begin when they are looking to get healthy and drop a few pounds? Millions of Americans are told by their health care providers to lose weight and...
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Why Americans are overweight from 2019-08-19T14:58:24
Irene Kok hosts “Getufit With Irene”. Irene is a wife, mother of four, life coach and fitness & nutritional trainer. Irene has been driven by two pass...
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Getufit with Irene- Helping you lead a healthy lifestyle. (Trailer) from 2019-08-18T14:58:24
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