Fit To Be Real: & A Little Extra : Recent Episodes
the CFIT Sisters
Listen in for some casual conversation with sisters, Carly & Victoria, of CFIT Fitness - their self-made fitness studio right outside Philadelphia, Pa - talking health, wellness, fitness and being a regular person trying to figure out this whole life thing! Expect laughs, real life tips and talk, and little sisterly love. Just some normal people, with exciting guests, who have some things figured out and the rest they'll do on the podcast...with you!
Come workout without with us, at home or in person! Check it out: www.CFITfitness.com We would love for you to be apart of the CFIT Community, they are pretty amazing :)
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We know holidays can be a big blow to the budget, but we never thought Halloween was on that list! The projected spending this Halloween 2025 is 13.1 billion dollars in America!?! That is wild! Candy, costumes, decorations, and extras definitely can add up. We decided to sit down and chat about how be frugal, eco-friendly and smart about spending money for this exciting upcoming holiday. Lets save the earth this season and our wallets!
Check out the reference links below to read up on your own!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
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F2BR Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fittoberealpodcast/
CFIT Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@cfitfitness?lang=en
Watch us on our Youtube Channel!https://youtube.com/@fittoberealpodcast?si=mPS5PgKAkiFt7_pG
Email us! FITtobeRealPodcast@gmail.com
*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
References:
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/save-on-halloween-costumes-candy-decor/68038021, WBLATV
https://one5c.com/eco-friendly-halloween-advice-137209495/, ONE5C
If you step outside you will see at the very least one person wearing a weighted vest walking for exercise or walking their dog. It’s now apart of the outdoor fit. I’ve actually seen a barista working behind the counter wearing one to make the daily coffees and grabbing cakes from the counter. There are so many benefits to adding a weighted vest to your low impact routine, and we break it all down in this chat! We both have one, but do we have the right one for size? For exercise? Lets talk about it!
Check out the reference links below to read up on your own!
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Real Tip of the Day: Don’t Wait!
Look up adjustable weighted vests on your favorite shopping platform and start incorporating it into your routine, safely of course!
Lets make it EXTRA!Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two!
This title has nothing to do with your Extra tip haha But in that online search also look for a cell phone attachment for your vest. It is a game changer!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!
F2BR Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fittoberealpodcast/ CFIT Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@cfitfitness?lang=en
Watch us on our Youtube Channel!https://youtube.com/@fittoberealpodcast?si=mPS5PgKAkiFt7_pG
Email us! FITtobeRealPodcast@gmail.com
*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
References:
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a62333130/weighted-vest-for-walking-benefits/, Women’s Health
https://www.kettlebellkings.com/blogs/default-blog/weighted-vest-exercises, KettleBell Kings
- Running vs Training Sneakers: Picking The Best Shoe For The Longevity Of Your Feet
The number 1 question we get asked at CFIT is what kind of shoes we like best for our fitness classes. And to be completely honest, we don’t know! We know what feels good and what doesn’t feel good, but there is way more to choosing the right sneaker for your specific workouts. Running Shoes and Cross Trainers are very different so we break it all down and clear up the confusion!
Check out the reference links below to read up on your own!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!
F2BR Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fittoberealpodcast/
CFIT Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@cfitfitness?lang=en
Watch us on our Youtube Channel!https://youtube.com/@fittoberealpodcast?si=mPS5PgKAkiFt7_pG
Email us! FITtobeRealPodcast@gmail.com
*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
References:
https://www.asics.com/nz/en-nz/blog/article/running-shoes-vs-training-shoes , Asics
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320964 , Medical News Today
This is a mystery chat for us all! Carly takes the reigns and share a revelation that came to her on a run that changed her mindset and shocks Victoria to her core! Tune in to find out!
Check out the reference links below to read up on your own!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!
F2BR Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fittoberealpodcast/
CFIT Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@cfitfitness?lang=en
Watch us on our Youtube Channel!https://youtube.com/@fittoberealpodcast?si=mPS5PgKAkiFt7_pG
Email us! FITtobeRealPodcast@gmail.com
*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
The summer sun and vibes are officially behind us and Autumn is right around the corner. September is kind of that in between month that a majority of us tend to dread. If you have kids then you are now inundated with scheduling and extracurriculars, if you’re a summer season only person then you have the fall gloomies in general, and if you are an unorganized procrastinator, like we are, then you see this upcoming holiday season as already overwhelming. SO…how do not waste, ruin or feel stressed about it being September? We chat through it all and truly love some of the advice. We hope these tips help you as well so you can focus on fun into this seasonal shift!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!
F2BR Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fittoberealpodcast/
CFIT Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@cfitfitness?lang=en
Watch us on our Youtube Channel!https://youtube.com/@fittoberealpodcast?si=mPS5PgKAkiFt7_pG
Email us! FITtobeRealPodcast@gmail.com
*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
- A Wee Bit of Scottish Fun With Carly!
Carly is currently traveling in Scotland with her family, but we thought ahead and wanted to have little fun celebrating her travels! This whole chat is a Carly on the SPOT. Spot. spot. spot….IYKYK….quizzing her knowledge about the country she is visiting and laughing the whole way through! If you have 30 minutes to learn about Scotland and hear how much Carly doesn’t know about Scotland while giggling at the ridiculousness, then this episode is perfect for you! Silly, fun, and we hope you smile today!
Check out the reference links below to read up on your own!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!
F2BR Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fittoberealpodcast/
CFIT Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@cfitfitness?lang=en
Watch us on our Youtube Channel!https://youtube.com/@fittoberealpodcast?si=mPS5PgKAkiFt7_pG
Email us! FITtobeRealPodcast@gmail.com
*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
We are officially nearing the end of Summer and so many people can relate to the Sunday scares feeling you get during August. We chat through some tips to keep things exciting and stress free looking forward into the Autumn months. We are ready for spooky season, but September always feels like a doozy!
Check out the reference links below to read up on your own!
Your favorite podcast is now live streamed for that little extra goodness! Watch live and chat with us each week. Don’t forget to Subscribe & Like!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!
F2BR Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fittoberealpodcast/
CFIT Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@cfitfitness?lang=en
Watch us on our Youtube Channel!https://youtube.com/@fittoberealpodcast?si=mPS5PgKAkiFt7_pG
Email us! FITtobeRealPodcast@gmail.com
*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
References:
https://sparkful.app/articles/embrace-the-end-of-summer-5-wellness-tips-to-welcome-fall/970196, Sparkful App
https://stjosephbangor.org/seven-tips-for-dealing-with-the-end-of-summer-blues/ , St Joseph HealthCare
- Getting Charged Up with Electrolytes: 101
These days electrolyte packets are all over the algorithm for product consumption, but what are they? What should you look for when punching them? How do you know the difference between electrolyte imbalance and dehydration? We cover all of this and more in this chat! Laugh with us through this one, playing games and learning stuff about the best way to keep our bodies charged up and healthy!
Check out the reference links below to read up on your own!
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Real Tip of the Day: Go Get one!
Check out the top companies from the reference link and buy yourself some electric goodness to add to your health journey!
Lets make it EXTRA!Como La Flor!
This has nothing to do with anything other than spreading the love of Selena and electrolytes. Watch the movie and have a great time sipping on your minerals!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!
F2BR Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fittoberealpodcast/
CFIT Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@cfitfitness?lang=en
Watch us on our Youtube Channel!https://youtube.com/@fittoberealpodcast?si=mPS5PgKAkiFt7_pG
Email us! FITtobeRealPodcast@gmail.com
*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
References:
References:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153188 , Medical News Today
https://smarter-reviews.com/lp/best-electrolyte-powders-hydration , Smarter Reviews
We say it a million times in this chat, but we are going to say it again….we are not against any injections/supplements/aids. If they work for you and are right for your journey, then that is wonderful! There world should be a more healthier place, so if they help the collective it is a beautiful thing. The only push back we express is when the celebrity status hides their usage and tells a false narrative to the many followers they have. That is deception and that is what gives these drugs a bad name.
If you are anything like us you are seeing these 3 letters all over your algorithm…GLP-1 and many promises to lose weight fast without changing any of your current habits. The clickbait is so enticing and there frequency of these types of products are wild….but what is it really? We know it is connected to rapid weight loss, but how? We found some great sources breaking down the ins and outs of it all! We are with you on this one, we have no idea, but we want to be more educated!
Check out the reference links below to read up on your own!
Your favorite podcast is now live streamed for that little extra goodness! Watch live and chat with us each week. Don’t forget to Subscribe & Like!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
F2BR Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fittoberealpodcast/
CFIT Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@cfitfitness?lang=en
Watch us on our Youtube Channel!https://youtube.com/@fittoberealpodcast?si=mPS5PgKAkiFt7_pG
Email us! FITtobeRealPodcast@gmail.com
References:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/glp-1-diabetes-and-weight-loss-drug-side-effects-ozempic-face-and-more , Harvard Health Publishing
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/natural-ozempic-alternatives-quiet-food-noise, Healthline
https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/weight-loss/how-to-increase-glp-1-naturally , GoodRx
We are back! After an unannounced and well needed two week break due to crazy busy schedules…we are back in action! What better to chat about than fitness and how to stay dedicated and motivated. The 3 C’s help you to sit down with yourself and really dive deep into what is important to you and your health journey. The 3-2-1 Method helps you map out your workouts and weeks to keep you committed to yourself and keep things interesting!
These are methods that may not be brand new concepts to you, however, sometimes it is nice to say it differently to find something that resonates a bit more. A way to start the fire in your belly to get going and stay going! Check out the reference links below for more depth into what we read!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!
F2BR Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fittoberealpodcast/
CFIT Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@cfitfitness?lang=en
Watch us on our Youtube Channel!https://youtube.com/@fittoberealpodcast?si=mPS5PgKAkiFt7_pG
Email us! FITtobeRealPodcast@gmail.com
*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
References:
https://centr.com/blog/show/34449/3-2-1-method-workout-routine , Centr
https://toscareno.com/3cs/ , Tosca Reno
Summer is officially here! The mood changes, the energy changes, and the weather changes. With all this change, albeit positive, there is still a part of Summer that can feel hard to get through. We found some fun and important tips for things like hydration, beating the heat, planning ahead, and staying protected from the sun!
We hope you learn some fun stuff and we hope you smile today!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!
F2BR Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fittoberealpodcast/
CFIT Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@cfitfitness?lang=en
Watch us on our Youtube Channel!https://youtube.com/@fittoberealpodcast?si=mPS5PgKAkiFt7_pG
Email us! FITtobeRealPodcast@gmail.com
*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
- Propaganda We Are Not Falling For Anymore
I think it is safe to say we live in a world where speaking your mind is as accepted as speaking false facts, inappropriate narratives, and everything else you can think of. There are goods and bads to everything. We decided to join the trend of talking about what we are just not falling for anymore. Constructs that have been apart of our lives for too long and we are breaking down the barriers.
Our hope for this chat is that you get inspired to break down your own walls and put up your own boundaries when it comes to things that just don’t rub you the right way!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!
F2BR Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fittoberealpodcast/
CFIT Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@cfitfitness?lang=en
Watch us on our Youtube Channel!https://youtube.com/@fittoberealpodcast?si=mPS5PgKAkiFt7_pG
Email us! FITtobeRealPodcast@gmail.com
*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
Well, this was one of our favorite chats we’ve ever had with a giant taco! Victoria’s boyfriend and Fit To Be Real’s unofficial Producer, Pedro Rodriguez was on the couch…and dressed up for the occasion! He has taken our podcast to the next level by bringing visual aid to our chats and we are super grateful for him. Besides getting to brag about how wonderful a guy he is, we wanted to talk Support, Different Lifestyles, and finding Balance when you are navigating a New Relationship. How to stay on track for yourself and your mindset when wanting to mesh likes and habits with someone you are bringing into your life.
We get to dive into our background and Pedro’s background and dive into what makes us different, the same, and supportive within our boundaries. We hope this resonates with you or you just get a chuckle! Take a moment to check this episode out on YouTube for the full visual effect!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!
F2BR Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fittoberealpodcast/
CFIT Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@cfitfitness?lang=en
Watch us on our Youtube Channel!https://youtube.com/@fittoberealpodcast?si=mPS5PgKAkiFt7_pG
Email us! FITtobeRealPodcast@gmail.com
*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
Ok ok. We heard we don’t talk about fitness enough, so here it is. We’re back to what we love here! We have 5 tips to shake up your workout routine, and you might be surprised to find out its not to go harder, longer, faster, stronger. It is kind of the opposite. In the long run, this episode might be the kick in the pants you need to get it together for yourself….because you’re worth it!
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Real Tip of the Day: Non-Negotiable!
Write out 4 non-negotiable for yourself. Things that you can not bend on fo your health, wellness, and fitness. Give them some time, and then decide if they really are non-negotiable in your life.
Lets make it EXTRA!Moderate To Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Keep your workout moderate. And consistent. A walk. A run. A class. Whatever it is, keep it consistent and keep it DOABLE!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!
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CFIT Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@cfitfitness?lang=en
Watch us on our Youtube Channel!https://youtube.com/@fittoberealpodcast?si=mPS5PgKAkiFt7_pG
Email us! FITtobeRealPodcast@gmail.com
References:
https://medium.com/@aidah.albaqir/why-consistency-beats-intensity-long-term-fitness-success-424809b2f0ec , Medium
We are so honored that today’s guest took the time out to chat with us about how to be vigilant, what is proactive and what is paranoia, and the sacrifice it takes to be an officer of the law. Chief of Police for Prospect Park, Pa Dave Madonna is approaching his 30th year in law enforcement and has many words of wisdom for us all. We have known Officer Madonna for many years now, but never got the opportunity to sit down and really ask the important questions…or the questions that Carly has been dying to ask for years now. We learn a lot about the criminal mind and certainly a lot about Carly’s mind. It is a jump scare of sorts for it all.
Stay tuned to until the end for the shocker of the year! We ask a question that we never thought we’d get an answer to….Dave is officially apart of F2BR history! Also, keep an eye and ear out for his upcoming podcast! It is going to be a good one!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!
F2BR Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fittoberealpodcast/
CFIT Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfitfitness/
CFIT Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@cfitfitness?lang=en
Email us! FITtobeRealPodcast@gmail.com
*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
We are newly found believers that sometimes it’s better if you just don’t try so hard. Hear me out…when you know your energy capacity is about 40%, and you perform at the max of that 40% then you are doing 100% of your ability. When you know you only have 40% and you try to push it to be a full 100% even though the tank is empty…what’s the point? You’ll make mistakes. You won’t feel good about what you’re doing. You’ll exhaust yourself more. These days when life is life-ing, you just have to go with the flow and listen to your body and mind. This week it told us to not overdue it and just catch up. Shoot the shit. Talk about nothing and everything all at once. So that is what we did! We hope you tune in and zone out, like we did!
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Real Tip of the Day: Schedule It Out
Schedule in a 10-30min chat on the phone or in-person with your people who you need to catch up with and check in with. Just do it. If you schedule it, they will come.
Lets make it EXTRA!FAA My Way
No indirect flights. NONE. Always go for the direct. Make it work.
If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
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We brought back your favorite addition to our sister banter…Dr. Justin! And by we brought back, I mean…he texted us and told us he was free and asked what time he was coming in. So, here we are. Unpopular opinions, and dare I say we agreed more than we fought, but we did have some good topics and we did mostly disagree with Carly. With that said, we hope that you enjoy this goofiness and join in! Grab your friends or family and have some non-serious-debate-fun!
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You know we love a good game day, today is that day. It feels like a very good time to take a moment or two and decompress from the daily grind, from the drama in your world, from the drama of the world, etc. Carly had a great idea to play a little who knows who game….any guesses as to who wins this one?? It is silliness. It is fun. It is the perfect moment of your day to hopefully laugh and get a few smiles in among the stressors. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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Real Tip of the Day: Samesies!
Grab your friends, your sister, your siblings, your Mom, anyone you like to play games with and have a moment of fun for yourselves! If not this game…then any game! Just laugh a little more with the people you like to laugh with!
Lets make it EXTRA!Go All In with an All Play!
Level up and make this an entire game night. Everyone brings a snack, a drink, and a game. Pick the ones you want to play and have the best night forgetting about work, forgetting about the obstacles of the week and the obstacles of the world. Its healthy to tune out sometimes, so why not make it a good time?!
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- The Many Forms of the Trend: Biohacking
It is hard to keep up with the trends these days, but Biohacking is a word you may be hearing on social media and in interviews. What it is? Is is available to everyone? How does it help my health journey? ….we get into everything: the many forms of how you can biohack your system, the ethics behind it (at least our opinion about being open about it or not), and many more ins and outs.
Check out the reference links below to dive in yourself!
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*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
References:
https://www.insidetracker.com/a/articles/what-is-biohacking , Inside Tracker
https://www.tonyrobbins.com/blog/biohacking-for-beginners , Tony Robbins
We met Claire Baker during one of our dance fitness classes and we could not be more grateful she chose us as one of her communities! She is a Mom, a partner, a career not-for-profit professional, avid runner & bicyclist, the smiler at CFIT, Weight Watchers Coach, podcast host, and Life Coach…and so so much more! She can help you get out of your own way and move toward what you want in your life! Practical Change Coaching: Works with practical women who want extraordinary lives! The great thing about Claire is that she is a real person, going through real things, and sharing her expertise and experiences to help the world. She educates us in this chat about something she goes through called, Persistent Depressive Disorder, and her outlook on it is logical and motivational. Whether you also go through PDD or just learning about it, you will certainly resonate with her story. Check out the links below to connect with Claire!
We are so happy that Claire took the time to chat with us and share her wisdom and her joy.
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References:
https://www.practicalchangecoaching.com/ , Practical Change Coaching
https://www.practicalchangecoaching.com/podcast.html , Practical Change for Midlife Lesbians Podcast
https://www.instagram.com/practicalchangecoaching/ , PCC’s Instagram
https://www.facebook.com/practicalchangecoaching , PCC’s Facebook
If you are actively trying to stay healthy in the gym, in the kitchen, in your life…there might be a lot you don’t know about supplements that could enhance your performance and aid to your future. Creatine and Protein powders are powerhouse helpers in the muscle strength, growth, repair and health department. There are misconceptions and truths and we break them all down to the nitty gritty! Check out the reference links below so you can do your own research and decide what is right for you and your journey!
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References:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/creatine-vs-whey , Healthline
https://trycreate.co/blogs/news/muscle-building-showdown-creatine-vs-protein , Create
These days there are so many options for any products out there. Brands have mastered the marketing on making you think they are the number 1 and only option for you, your money, your family, and everything else. Especially when it comes to food services. They preach convenience, being the most inexpensive, being the healthiest, being the easiest to navigate and cook….but which one really is it? This chat goes through the top options and tries to discover who is the real winner! Check out the reference links below to see the lists for yourself and click on which one speaks to you the most!
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Real Tip of the Day: Order Up!
Whether it be a meal kit or a grocery store haul, pick one night a week to make a meal with your family, your partner, your friend and come together over handwork and enjoyment! It will be the thing in your routine you’ve been missing all this time!
Lets make it EXTRA!Order In!
Try for one month using one of these food services OR just making food at home for yourself. Your wallet will love you and you may find a new found love in the kitchen!
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References:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/healthy-meal-delivery#1 Healthline
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a19982815/meal-delivery-boxes/ Women’s Health Magazine
109: Admitting Our Toxic Traits
Toxic behaviors are are also called red flags and they are trending right now! Things you do knowing it is something you shouldn’t do, and some are harmless. Some, however, should be acknowledged and worked on in the hopes to change. Our chat today is mix of actual behaviors to change and downright ridiculous things we do….we know you do them too, so get on board with laughing about it!
Grab your friends and have this chat too, it was a blast and eye opening at the same time. Awareness is the number one in evolving, so lets go!
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108: The Castor Oil Trend
We love promoting or debunking a new trend on the social media. We’ve been seeing Castor Oil in our news feed and we just couldn’t ignore it any longer! WE definitely have thoughts, but the facts are listed and debriefed. Don’t forget to click on the reference links below for more of a breakdown and the list of top brands!
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References:
References:
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a61987741/castor-oil-belly-button/ , Women’s Health
https://buyersguide.org/castor-oil/t/best?l=469&gclid=Cj0KCQiAq-u9BhCjARIsANLj-s1FY2TraIRj8-efYbo5cj2DHci9ByZfeQU6YEvLrgWoAINGz9DjcRQaApm6EALw_wcB&sli=1 , Buyer’s Guide
It is Valentine’s week! We have a little holiday fun with facts and games and then break down some navigation techniques to get through the week whether you are in a relationship or whether you are living the single life. Either way self-care is always the way to go…YOU DO YOU, BOO BOO. We let you in on a special surprise we are cooking up behind the scenes with some MERCH! Woohoo!
We hope you get some good fun vibes and helpful tips from this chat! We sure did! Who knew?!
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We have been inundated with the heavy news of the world on the daily, and sometimes our own little worlds have their own obstacles to get through at the same time. Everyone is stressed and tired, so it feels like the perfect time to take a mental health day to do silly things and laugh as much as you can. There aren so many medicinal benefits to just laughing and playing games with people you can have fun with :) In addition, we have a pretty sweet story time of Carly & Victoria pastimes to tune into at the end! Today is just for fun and we hope you have it with us!
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105: Fitness Trends of 2025
New year, new ways to get creative with your fitness lifestyle. We go down the list of the top 6 trends for 2025 so far….from actual workouts, to products, and ways to accomplish your goals. Today’s chat is a great example as to why it is so important and helpful to talk things out with a friend, co-worker, family member etc. By the end of the chat Carly has a major revelation about this trending mindset…and Victoria agrees!? Get in the know and check it out! Also check out the reference links below!
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*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
References:
https://www.acefitness.org/resources/pros/expert-articles/8776/10-fitness-trends-to-look-forward-to-in-2025/ , ACE Fitness
https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a63227011/2025-fitness-trends/ , Men’s Health
Welcome to the Fit To Be Real... & A Little Extra Podcast Live! Your favorite podcast is now live streamed for that little extra goodness! Watch live and chat with us each week. The Let Them Theory is a fantastic system created by the renowned Mel Robbins. Besides grabbing her book you should check out The Mel Robbins Podcast if you haven’t already. It is the #1 go-to for all things science based life coaching without any frills. I, Victoria, pre-ordered her book with the intentions of gifting it to Carly…if you know our podcast, then you know…in this chat we surprise Carly with it AND force her to begin her reading journey. Snippets of the theory that resonate enough to be mindblowingly obvious…not just for Carly. Again, I implore you to introduce this theory and Melly-R, as we so sillily refer to her as, to yourself for yourself and your future selves.
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**For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.
References:
https://a.co/d/i2vibnC , The Let Them Theory Book
https://www.melrobbins.com/podcast , The Mel Robbins Podcast
103: Bloating isn’t just for the holidays, but after a fun filled week it is very high on our list of things to focus on. Here we break down the ins & outs of what it is, how to prevent it, and how to relieve it! Per usual, we get real candid about our own journeys with bloat and over share…but if our embarrassing stories help you resonate with feeling better about yourself and making changes to help your future gassy moments then so be it! Check out the reference links below to take a dive into the articles we read!
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Real Tip of the Day: Fiber Baby!
If you haven’t started counting your fiber intake or just becoming aware of the amount of fiber you are getting in a day, we highly recommend you start! You will either be surprised at how on par you are with the recommended amount we should have or you are severely over/under. Either way, awareness is a great thing!
Lets make it EXTRA! This Beat Is Automatic Supersonic, Probiotic Funky Fresh…
Start adding some more probiotics in your life! Keep your system regular and support your immune system on this health journey!
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*For legal reasons we have to tell you that this podcast is meant for entertainment and educational purposes only. we are not health care professionals. For all of your health, wellness, fitness, and self-care needs please refer to the medical professional in your life. Your primary care physician, your therapist, a certified coach whoever it may be…and then let us know what they say because I guarantee we need to know it too, ok?! okbye.*
References:
https://www.slidellmemorial.org/blog/fight-that-post-holiday-bloat, Slidell Memorial Hospital
https://www.osfhealthcare.org/blog/why-youre-bloated-and-how-to-get-fast-relief/, OSF Healthcare
102: It is hard to believe we are just about a week into 2025! Time is wild. We had this chat last year about the ins and outs of our hopes for the year, so we are making it a tradition and encourage you to do the same! Mapping out how you want your year to look is a sure fire way to manifest the goods and eliminate the bad…you know what we mean ;) —————
Real Tip of the Day: Do It To It!
Make this list of 5 (or 6) ins and 5 (or 6) outs for your year ahead. Become aware of what you want and then go from there!
Lets make it EXTRA! Work it!
Do the work! Write it down and then put it to action! Decide this is the year for actual change, but you can’t just think it…you have to work!
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You can go watch this chat LIVE!! on our Youtube Channel: Fit To Be Real & A Little Extra! We are super pumped to start this new venture, of course we have no idea what we’re doing, but it will all work out nonetheless. You get to be with us from day 1 as we evolve in this video journey. Todays chat is a mix of introducing the pod couch and also a breakdown of what your clothing choices say about you psychologically. Makes a lot of sense to us!
We have to give a big shout out to our new, didn’t ask for this title, Producer…Pedro! Without him we would be a lot slower with this process and thank goodness he is the most patient man ever to deal with the both of us :)
Cheers to the first inside look…don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and tune in!
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We can not believe we have kept this podcast up for one hundred weeks straight. Who knew it was going to be such a journey and something we never want to stop doing. Thank you to all of our listeners who tune in every week, who write in, who tell us that they completely relate to the self-care struggles, weight struggles, motivation struggles and happiness struggles. The whole point of starting this weekly chat was to let everyone know that they aren’t alone trying to figure this whole life thing out. We’re all in this learning together, and sometimes the best thing to do for it is laugh. Making laughter a part of our weeks has completely shifted our outlooks! We hope yours as well. So, thank YOU for staying with us and riding the wave together!
This chat is our first Instagram LIVE! Announcing BIG news coming up in the next 100 episodes! Go on Instagram to watch it!
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The winter/holiday season is always crazy busy no matter what you celebrate. There is something about the schedules getting jam packed with parties, end-of-the-year obligations, work requirements, etc. They get jam packed and stressful. The last thing you feel you have time for is time to take care of yourself. You’re fatigued, you’re overwhelmed, you’re overstimulated and the last time you went to the gym was before Halloween. Carly has some great advice and tips to keep your MOJO up in the gym and your health journey.
You can do this! Take the time to listen to the whole episode and get your motivations groove going through the holidays and into the New Year!
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Things you didn’t know you needed to know about shopping, Amazon, the answer to where “away” is once it is deemed trash, and so much more. Victoria had the time to watch Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy on Netflix and boy is it a doozy. It made such an impact that this whole episode was meant to break it down and encourage you to watch it yourself. So much damage, in more ways than one, is happening every time we click the “Buy Now” button and add items to our carts. The goal is that we will think twice before purchasing something new, maybe fix what isn’t permanently broken and save a little bit of the future one thing at a time! We are in a season of shopping, lets return it to the season of giving! Check out this documentary below as soon as you have a minute to put down the shopping bags.
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References:
Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy, Netflix
Make sure to listen to the end for some Bloops! Sometimes you think you have it all together, and sometimes life throws you so many curve balls you have no choice but to go with the flow and hope for the best. This holiday week was a cornucopia of life getting in the way…so today’s episode is brought to you by spontaneity and a prayer…but we did it! Lucky for us all Billy Mayo was in town and willing to be thrown to the wolves for 20 Questions Game and a few laughs. We highly suggest you gather your friends and family and play some games of your own! We’re always down for a game night and this one we just happened to share with “the world.” We hope you laugh and smile today!!
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Happy Thanksgiving 2024! It is hard to believe this holiday has come back around again, but here we are! If you are hosting this week…or host any type of gathering where organization is needed then we have the timeline to a stress free and fully prepared hosting experience! And seeing as tensions feel as though they are higher than ever in the world right now and in families or any circle really, we have a list of things you may just want to avoid bringing up this holiday season. Why not enjoy our loved ones without expectations, judgements, debates, etc. Its always nice to get the reminder so we have got you covered!
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Real Tip of the Day: Organization Station!
Keep yourself organized this holiday season!
Lets make it EXTRA! B-Y-O
Bring your own Tupperware to get your leftovers at the end of your meal and save yourself from the host’s responsibility to return to you!
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Bridget Clawson hold many titles: BSN, RN, Yoga teacher, concert goer, beach babe and what we are chatting her up about today…Death Doula. She has a fabulous perspective on what she experiences on the hospital floors with her medicinal knowledge and her spiritual background of the Yoga teachings…she mixes the two to help aid her ability to help her patients and the families that surround them in every phase of healing. After this chat we firmly believe that Bridget is a healer and her purpose is in learning about people and guiding them to peace in any way she feels she is able. We want to give a big thanks to Bridget for taking time on her day off to come in and talk with us about such a solemn topic and for giving us so much logic and hope about it. Check out the links below that she has graciously shared with us!
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Real Tip of the Day: Allow yourself to feel your grief for as long as you need to.
Let's make it EXTRA! Go to therapy, Carly.
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References:
Honoring Bridget R Clawson, RN, The Daisy Foundation
Words of Wisdom From Bridget Clawson
Melatonin is something we have always heard about for sleep aid, but what is it really? Do we produce it naturally? Why do our levels rise and drop? Can we supplement to help with those melatonin levels? We cover all of this so that we can all create a more beautiful night’s sleep. If we all sleep well, we will all be kinder and if we are kinder the world will be that much better. Good sleep is the answer to most of our world’s issues. Check out the reference links below for a deeper dive!
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Real Tip of the Day: Make Your Room Your Sanctuary!
Build the dream room of quite literally….your dreams! Whether it is your bed, bedding, curtains, alarm clock….do something your room that will help your deep sleep!
Lets make it EXTRA! Night Time Is The Right Time
Try a sleep aid WITHOUT melatonin. MoonBrew is a hot cocoa sleep and recovery supplement. It is a calm and gentle magnesium sleep aid without melatonin. 60 day guarantee!
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References:
5 min Understanding Melatonin, Zero To Finals; YouTube TV
Everything You Need To Know, VIVARAYS
Everyone needs to let out a little steam about things that bug them every once in a while….but when it is a frequent occurrence is it still called venting? We learned that is what is called Emotional Dumping! Who knew?! We chat through the difference between Emotional Dumping and Healthy Venting….because they are very different. The we rattle off 10 things we just can not stand and need to get off our chests…we think you can relate in these thoughts so that we can collectively let it out and then let it go! Acceptance after the fact is what makes it healthy!
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’Tis the season for candy being on sale at the stores, festive parties with treats, taking some bites of your kid’s Halloween candy bags….we all know this too well and feel the after affects from indulging too much. But what really is inflammation? Can we help our bodies with specific foods or diet? What does sugar really do to our bodies? And even worse, our brains? We all joke that some foods, primarily sugars, are addicting….but is it really? We tackle all of these questions in Episode 92….because…. “the more you know!”
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It’s that time of year again when you reflect on your many trips around the sun…birthday time! Hopefully you learn something from them, hopefully you put those lessons into action…either way it's all about growth! Carly turns 39 (providing 9 lessons) TODAY and Victoria turns 36 (providing 6 lessons) in the next two weeks…listen in on what has come up new this past year and what have resurfaced…lessons tend to stick around until they are truly learned, so you’ll hear how human and normal that really is.
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Real Tip of the Day: Do it!
Take time to reflect on your years at your birthday or maybe just do it now! It’s amazing how much you realize without even knowing it!
Lets make it EXTRA! No, really. Do it!
It’s not tricky….just get it done!
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It feels like there is tragedy all around us at all times all over the world. Feeling hopeless and helpless is a very common emotional response. We just had a local tragedy at our childhood grade school, St. Francis of Assisi, when it was engulfed in flames and burnt down. While everyone got out safely, the weight of distress is heavy in our community. With disaster comes community, hope, love, and action….and that is what we wanted to talk about! How can we help? How can we efficiently lend a hand or a heart to those in need? What are the best ways to show we care? Tune in for all of these answers…and of course, a little humor ;) If you want to donate to any cause, volunteer in any way, or start the process for yourself on how to feel hopeful in a hopeless situation…CHECK OUT THE REFERENCE LINKS BELOW that will direct you to amazing organizations already in the fight for humanity.
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References:
Serving People, Pets, & Planet, Greater Good Org.
Disaster Relief , American Red Cross
Assistance After Disaster, FEMA
Global Health & Humanitarian Organization , Project Hope
It is officially Spooky Season and we SO here for it! This season brings so many exciting things like pumpkins, sweaters, cold mornings, and the main topic of today’s chat….all things scary! Horror movies, thrillers. Haunted houses, and friendly prank scares…we all react to them differently. There is a reason why some of us love the rush and some of us absolutely stay away from them all. Which one are you?? We talk through all of the physical symptoms our bodies go through when reacting to fear and why highly sensitive people just can’t handle the heat. Check out the reference links for more!
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References:
Why We Like Scary, Washington Post
Why We Love True Crime, NY Post
Spooky Science of Horror Movies, Inspire Mind
Love Horror Movies, Psych Central
If we asked you to stop and think of anyone you know that is always playing the victim in situations and never taking responsibility, could you name someone? Maybe two people? What if it is you?? We all can have the tendency to living in a Victim Mentality. Blaming other’s for our misfortune, being a catastrophist in any situation, living in a dark cloud of depression or anxiety…and so many more signs. We get really down and dirty with it, maybe even helping a personal situation of our own in the process. The Victim Mentality is no joke, so make sure you give this chat a good listen and truly take a moment to be honest with yourself if any thing feels like a place that you live….theres always time to make improvements! Check out the links below!
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Signs of Victim Mentality, Psych Center
Ways to Cope, Very Well Mind
We just wanted to have fun this week! 2010s trivia and humdingers….what could be more ridiculous?! We thought it was time to just smile and laugh. Zone out from the news, politics, the daily struggle, and anything else going on in your world….let’s have some good old fashioned fun!
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We got a lot of requests for an online dating episode and here it is! We hope it resonates with you to talk about the trials and tribulations in some shared experiences. It is 2024 and the main form of dating is to download an APP and swipe yes or no until you are thoroughly burnt out. It is exhausting. No matter what phase you’re in: 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, etc. online dating has pros and cons. Yes, believe it or not there are positives to the experience! We chat about it all and make sure you make it to the end where we have a fun time reading some ridiculous bios that are for pure fun (and to share the struggle of finding genuine and “normal” people in your filter search). Get out there! Be genuine! Ask for what you want! DO NOT SETTLE FOR LESS THAN WHAT YOU DESERVE!
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We are so used to having any type of food we want in any season right at our finger tips. We don’t think twice about what to get at the store or when to get it because whatever we need is always there. However, what if we shift our eating to what happens seasonally with our local farmer’s harvest? The amount of environmental and nutritional benefits are more than what we ever thought of…and if you’re anything like us, you did not think about this too much at all. This is one where you definitely want to check out the reference links below to see the full list per season of what produce is the best to put on your table and in your families bellies!
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Real Tip of the Day: Coffee!
Check out the more organic bags of coffee or more local bags of coffee at your grocery store. The price is a little bit more, but the taste will prove its worth it!
Lets make it EXTRA! Get Social!
Get on social media and check out when your town or the closest town is having a farmer’s market! Schedule it into your weekly or monthly routine of you and your family!
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The Benefits of Seasonal Eating, UMMS Health
Seasonal Food Guide
Seasonal Produce Guide, USDA
Trigger warning: the episode speaks on the topic of alcohol consumption. The experiences relayed in this conversation are personal and in no way meant to impose suggestion or deter listeners from making their own decisions on alcohol.
Victoria stopped drinking from 2022 - 2024. This discussion is the 5 realizations she had from her experience after reflecting and the affects of alcohol in terms of your health and fitness journey. We hope you tune in and learn something new, just enjoy the chat, and of course we hope you smile today!
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We sat down with one of the most positive people we know, Barbara O’Neill! She is a CFITer, a Mom, a Spanish teacher, and tennis player, and SO MUCH MORE. Barbara has an incredible story about her journey with Multiple Sclerosis. We are so grateful for her generosity in sharing her story, giving us the facts, and inspiring us with how she keeps such an amazing perspective! Whether you have been diagnosed or are a support system for a friend/family member, this chat will resonate. Thank you, Barbara, for being so amazingly badass!
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We are always being asked about Meal Prepping and how we got into it, how we continue to do it, and how we don’t get bored. We decided to let you all in on our favorite tips on making it a simple and beneficial process for yourself and your household! Save time, save money, save room in the fridge and freezer, save the headache! With all of those savings, why wouldn’t you prep your week for success??
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Real Tip of the Day: Free Your Freezer!
When you buy a bag of frozen fruit or frozen veggies…individually bag portions of them out on your meal prep day! It makes for an easy removal to use for meal and saves room in the freezer!
Lets make it EXTRA! Be Fun, Don’t Be All Un-Fun
Put on your favorite playlist or podcast and make your meal prepping process a fun time! Once, sing, get caught up in a story while you chop, cook, portion and prep!!
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If you are anything like us we know you’ll have similar feels about Episode 81! Life can get so busy and exhausting you just NEED a vacation…then you take one an its fantastically relaxing and refreshing…but then its back to reality and the grind all over again. So how do you get back to the swing of things without feeling like you’ve already struck out?? We found tips to help us all easy back into the work schedules, emails, kids schedules, school ramp up, nutritional and physical health (because if you’re also like us you indulge on vacation for sure!) So that it’s not so overwhelming and not so doom and gloom to leave on that last day of paradise. Check out the links before for a more in-depth dive per usual!
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Real Tip of the Day: Grab a Pad!
Get yourself a notepad that sticks to the refrigerator and organize your brain! Make it convenient to write down the items you still need in the fridge, or meal plan your week..whatever else is you need to keep on track!
Lets make it EXTRA! Two Each His Own
Schedule 2 days out of the week for workouts that you enjoy and that will ease you back into the routine and then maybe up to 3, then 4!
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Tips For Returning To Work After Vacation, Nivati
Getting Your Workout Motivation Back After Vacation, Roots and All
Originally we set out for Episode 80 to be another Mini, Melody tells us why at the beginning, however it turned out way more fun than we anticipated so its a pretty solid length! Whether or not you are a reality TV enthusiast and watch all things BRAVO or you stay away from the stuff…this episode is quite entertaining! Victoria has no idea what is going on, Carly is exceptionally skilled at her trivia, Melody is just here for the ride, and you will hopefully chuckle, giggle, or laugh out loud during your listen. We highly recommend to listen to the end and go around your table making your own tag lines….tune in to see what we mean! We hope you enjoy and we hope you smile today!
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You may notice that this episode is significantly shorter than our usual weekly chat, but don’t you worry…it is jam packed of fun and ridiculousness just like normal. We are currently on vacation! A 30 year family tradition, but we didn’t want to take off from our 79 week streak…so in the midst of packing and planning we recorded a few moments of fun for you to enjoy! No big thinking on how to change your life, no major thoughts on what self-care tips we haven’t implemented into our lives yet, and nothing pertaining our fitness journeys…just plain old fashioned fun! When is the last time you took a moment out of your schedule to have fun that just makes you laugh until you giggle or helps you forget what’s going on in your world just to lighten your shoulders…not often, right? Well we thought that’s what you’d say. So here is Carly torturing Victoria with some Pop Culture and Disney Trivia t….and make sure you listen all the way through, there is a special guest that pops in to help out!
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Fitness programs are not “one size fits all.” There are many different programs, coaches, companies, influencers, myths, truths, and styles of fitness out there. How do you know what works for you best? How do you know how to even start? What are the steps to set you up for success? We break down all of it here in Episode 78! Whether you are a fitness beginner or whether you have been trying different fitness journeys throughout the year or even if you are a seasoned veteran….today is a great day to start tracking your progress and creating something that is fit just for you! Invest in yourself and invest in your future! Check out the links below for a more in depth look!
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Real Tip of the Day: The Notebook
Get to your local store and grab yourself a notebook that speaks to you! Make it fun, make it inspirational, make it big or small…whatever will grab your eye and make you want to write it in everyday and every workout!
Lets make it EXTRA! You Don’t Know Jack!
Find a professional to help you create your workout program with you! There’s a reason why people study and get certified in fitness coaching and/or personal training, use their knowledge!
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Make A Workout Plan From Scratch, ACE
5 Steps To Get Started, Mayo Clinic
Screen time is a very real thing these days. Usually we talk about the danger in terms of our children and future generations growing up with it, but we are chatting today about the importance of changing the statistics in Adults’ screen time consumption. There re SO many more issues and long term affects connected to the amount of time we spend looking at tablets, phones, computers, televisions than just the mental fog and blurry vision. Some are absolutely frightening! We CAN CHANGE the outcome of our futures if we start making changes today! Check out the reference links below to really get a good read on what’s going on!
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How Much Screen Time is Too Much For Adults, Time
How Much Screen Time is Too Much for Adults, Reid Health
It is incredibly alarming to sit and think that we are already 6 full months into the year of 2024! How did that happen? When did that happen?? And most importantly, have you committed yourself to the goals and intentions you set for yourself back on January 1, 2024? Have those goals changed since then? Or are you more similar to us in the face that you have failed in initiating and keeping some of the goals you set out to accomplish? That’s where Episode 76 comes in. We are VERY honest about our intentions, our follow through, our failures, and some behind-the-scenes things you probably won’t be expecting. We pride ourselves on being real, and we got pretty darn real in today’s chat. We hope this resonates with you and we hope it instills any type of shift or change that you might be needing right now so you can have a different/great 6 months more months of 2024! Cheers to rolling into 2025 more intentional!
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We like a good time, and that usually comes in the form of a game or trivia or ya know, things Carly likes to torture Victoria with. In Episode 75 you get to hear it firsthand how Victoria struggles to make decisions and Carly bubbles over in frustration…it’s actually quite entertaining if you ask us. This episode is a fun and silly chat to get you through your commute, walk, cleaning house chores, and/or beach chair vibes. We all need more fun and ridiculousness in our lives, we hope we can aid you in that goal.
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The purpose of this podcast is to share real life experience from regular people in the hopes that we all feel connected and not alone in this journey. No tricks, no influencing, no fake-ness here. We share our stories every week with you, and so we wanted to spread the platform and start a series where we hear from YOU. Telling your story, giving advice to your fellow listeners, reaching out and touching someone else’s struggles so they don’t feel so alone. We are extremely excited about this episode and hearing form some incredible women.
Thank you for sharing, being vulnerable, being courageous, and being YOU! We hope you enjoy part 1 of Tell Your Story!
Whenever you feel ready, please email us your story, your piece of advice, your feel on anything you’d like to share. We’ll be here ready to support you!
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Foam rolling is super popular if you’re apart of the fitness world, but how much do you really know about it? The benefits of doing it? What about massages? Do you feel they are more for a luxurious moment in your month that you find it hard to make time for? Same! In Episode 73 we break down the reasons why Foam Rolling and Massages are no longer in the luxury compartment in your brain…they are a NECESSITY for your muscle health (and in turn, your overall health, of course). There are dos and don’ts and reasons to both forms of recovery, so make sure you listen all the way through!
If this is the kick in the pants you need to pick up the phone and make your next massage appointment, don’t miss this opportunity! Use those gift cards that are accumulating in your gift card pouch. GIVE a massage fist card, even a partial payment, for your next gift. It’s much appreciated and its a push in the healthier direction to those we love! Check out the links below!
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Foam Rolling Benefits, Performance Health
Foam Rolling Benefits, Grenade
Massage Therapy for Active People, D&M Treatments
DOMS, Health Line
As important and serious as this subject matter is, we found silliness and fun per usual! If you can’t laugh about life than what can you do?!? Life is Certainly Uncertain, but all have a hard time accepting the unknown. We turn those fears into thoughts and create narratives of anxiety that we keep in our bodies….but what if we could live less worried about the future? What if we could “relax” and find our peace within the unknown. Listen in on this chat and take some good pointers down! Check out the reference links for more deep diving!
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Strategies For Uncertainty, TED
4 Tips for Detachment, YogaBasics
We have the 6 “Must Haves” for Summer 2024! Some are beneficial to health, to luxury, some are just plain innovative and fun! Check out all of the links below to see for yourself!
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City Bonfire
Ostrich 3-in-1 Beach Chair
Deartagnon Anti-Mosquito Incense
Snackle Box
16 Best Zinc-Oxide Sunscreen, Women’s Health
Waterproof Playing Cards
Body Glide Anti-Chaffe Balm
OH! Oh. Oh. Do we have a chat for you! We nerd out over gut health, microbiomes, poop, gut bugs, mental health, fiber, pre & pro- biotic! Does that not sound incredible?!?! Seriously though, this episode is incredible informational about something that us regular human beings trying to just be healthy and get through life happily (not within the medical field) don’t really know about! Do you know what a pre-biotic really is?? Exactly. We dive into all of it, and we promise it will be fun and makes sense at the same time, we definitely get nerdy about it….and by we, we mean Victoria. Most info can be found in the Netflix Documentary listed below as well as some really great article reads, so check them out and change your life! Hahah no, but really. Do it.
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Real Tip of the Day: Be Mindful!
Give yourself a few meals this week to be exceptionally mindful about. Take it in, take some time, and then take notes on how you feel. It’s as simple as that.
Lets make it EXTRA! Learn More About Your Stomachly!
Watch the Documentary on Netflix - Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut
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Hack Your Health: Netflix Documentary
Gut-Brain Connection: ZOE
29 High-Fiber Food List: ZOE
Sometimes it’s self-care to just sit around and laugh…and that’s exactly what we did! Our re-occurring guest, Mom, and all around fan favorite, Carmela Mayo, is here with us playing games and getting into shenanigans. We highly recommend you gather your friends and ask some questions, who knows what fun you can have in the middle of the week! Enjoy this episode and get away from the hustle and bustle of your day, and of course we hope you smile and laugh today!
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We have been talking about wanting to do an episode on mediumship, psychic gifts, intuitive feelings and we are extremely excited to share this conversation with Jesse Siddeek! She is a psychic medium, therapist & healer living in Miami and offering virtual sessions via her website! Check out all the links below to connect with Jesse and purchase her book The Sacred Feminine where she provided a chapter on becoming intuitive. She is as lovely to chat with and get to know as she is when in a reading with her. Her gifts are beautiful and she does a great job at breaking down the “Clairs” and her journey to get where she is now. Among all of the juicy information she gave insight on we had a lot of laughs as well! Enjoy Episode 68 and check her out!
Go to Jesse’s website, choose the reading or session, book it, don’t second guess it!
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References:
Jesse Siddeek’s Website
The Sacred Feminine: A Collection of Insights From The Higher Self, (Chapter 10)
We all know there are two ways to respond to stress when it comes to food: eating your emotions or the inability to prioritize food. Either way, 9 times out of 10, the result is a bloated belly that just won’t go away. Episode 67 talks through the WHY! Hopefully we explain it in a way that resonates for you as much as it did for us. There is a major connection between Cortisol and Belly Fat, so lets get to breaking it down! As usual check out the reference links below to DIVE in DEEPER lol…if you know, you know ;)
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References:
Mel Robbins Podcast with Dr Tara Swart Bieber
Understanding Cortisol and Belly Fat, Very Well Health
Take the Fight or Flight Quiz
Oof this is a jam packed Episode! 66 weeks of fun and w4e are so happy with how this chat turned out! We’re really making a breakthrough with Carly’s “not therapy” sessions. Just kidding! This one touches on how to be an effective communicator, be direct, clear, respectful and heard. There are many ways to communicate and many ways as to why we might not be so great at it. We list them all! Check out the references links for more information!
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References:
Assertive Without Being Aggressive, Life Coach Directory
10 Effective Techniques, University Of The People
5 Types of Communication, Drexel University
Polite & Diplomatic Language, London School of English
High Intensity Interval Training, Tabata, Insanity….whatever the title of the workout, we usually feel intimidated by it and then are likely to not sign up for class in fear of not being able to do it or it just being something knew. Our goal for Episode 65 is to relax those anxieties and fill you in on why it is the perfect workout for YOU no matter what day in your fitness journey you’re in! There are so many benefits of H.I.I.T. ! It’s a short episode…about as long as a H.I.I.T. workout would be ;)….see what we did there. Check out the reference links for more information and we hope to see you signed up for a H.I.I.T. workout in your future!
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References:
10 Benefits of HIIT, Circle Health Group
7 Benefits of HIIT, Healthline
Evidence-Based Effects, National Center for Biotechnology Information
Everyone has experience turbulence in their relationships, whether it be romantic, familial, friendly or even strangers! Disagreements happen, big or small, it is what we do during the discussion and following the discussion that can affect our daily life. We talk through steps on how to defuse your reactions in the heat of the moment as well as tips to letting go of those negative emotions attached to a person or situation that you are harboring. Grudges are detrimental to our mental, physical and spiritual health. Awareness is the first step! Check out the reference links below for a more in-depth look!
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Real Tip of the Day: The Worry Box!
Get yourself a table top box (you know we love a Home Goods run), place it in a convenient spot in your home with some papers and a pen. When feelings arise that are anxious, negative, anger, etc. write it down on the paper, fold it up, and leave it in the box. Now it is quite literally out of your hands and offered up to the universe! What is meant to be, will be.
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Still thinking of a conversation from years ago, yesterday? Or maybe a relationship situation you can’t address anymore? May you’re in the thick of it with someone and are taking the high road… Write it out. Get a piece of paper and write out the exact conversation you wish you had or could make, every word you truly want to say - profanities and all - then crumble it up or light it on fire and Let. It. Go.
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References:
How To Stop Letting Things Bother You, BetterHelp
Mental Health Effects of Holding A Grudge, VeryWellMind
Let Go Of Things From The Past, HealthLine
Stop Sweating The Small Stuff, TinyBuddha
5 Tips For Ending A Fight, HelloRelish
We did our first Great Debate back in August 2023 and we are finally here for a second go of it! Carly is in the dark until we started the chat, so there was no time to think too long about answers! Just how Carly likes it :) The debates range from ridiculous to serious and everything in between. It’s always a good time for some lighthearted fun and we hope you chime in along with us!
**Remember, these are our opinions, some not even serious, we are in no way trying to impose our answers onto our listeners and hope you have your own opinions as well! Radical inclusivity, baby!
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Ooo this chat was a longer one, but it is jam packed with good information about energy, the law of attraction, cleansing & protecting your energy field and so much more! (With always a lot of laughter ;)) There is so much to unpack when it comes to your energy, raising your vibration, and understanding how energy affects us. Once you know the steps to take then you’ll see your world start to change into the reality you truly want!
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Real Tip of the Day: Down The Drain!
Shower meditation, water visualization…whatever you want to call it, try it! When you are in the shower, morning or night, step into the water, close your eyes, visualize the water as flowing white light of peace, light, &protection & joy cascading all around you, washing away the negativity, attached energy and stagnant energy from your body as it washes down the drain. You’ll step out a much “lighter” you! Check out the reference notes!
Lets make it EXTRA! When In Doubt, Dance It Out!
Start your day dancing! As you walk out the door put on your favorite song and dance party it up! You’ll see how your days magically begin brighter, lighter, happier and your mindset will approach whatever comes your way in a different tone :)
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References:
5 Ways to Cleanse Your Energy, NY WICI
3 Tips: Law Of Attraction, Gaia
Attract Positive Energy, Neways Center
If you are on the East Coast of the United States then you know it may officially be spring, but it sure feels like winter! No matter the temperature, the change of season calls for a reset the space you live in. We found some amazing Spring Cleaning tips that might not seem like your run of the mill scrub down suggestions. Hopefully you take, at the very least, one tip away from this fun chat! Whatever it is for you, we recommend that you make it to the end of the episode….Carly shares a special skill to really shake things up! We love a good time, and F2BR might the most ridiculous time ever! Check out the reference links for the full list we didn’t have time to rattle off!
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Real Tip of the Day: Try one!
Lets make it EXTRA! Try A Few!
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43 Tips Spring Cleaning Tips, Good House Keeping
We sat down with our Aunt, Vicki Abbott, and our Mom, Carmela Mayo. Happy to have Carmela back and introduce Vicki (Victoria's Namesake!) She is a Mom, actress, specialist in article reading, exercise queen, book writing, children's theater producing, dance studio office managing, incredible woman! These are two sisters in their 70s who have been working together building a business, community, and laughing all the way through. They talk through how they got started, how they work together so well after all of these years, and then we switch gears and we get insider advice on how to stay motivated in their fitness journey in their 70s. Don’t be fooled by all of this incredible content….its basically a 47 minute blooper! Laughed until we cried, which is one of the ways they have succeeded in their ventures all of these years. It was like looking in a mirror through time between the dynamic of Carly and Victoria. We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we enjoyed chatting…and of course, we hope you laugh along with us!
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We have all been to fast food establishments. Whether it be a last minute grab-n-go, a forgetful lunch moment, or maybe we just love the pastime of them and enjoy the food! Whatever it is, we have mapped out some of the “better”options you could choose to keep your soul happy and your health happy. We also let you in on a little tip of what a “healthy halo” is…never heard of it? We got you. Check out the reference links for a more in depth look at calorie counts and nutritional labels!
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References:
Fast Food Tips, Mt Sinai
Healthy Fast Foods at Major Chains, Prevention
Calorie Count Cheat Sheet, National Center For Health Research
Oh this is a chat that you do not want to miss! We learned so much about why weight training needs to be apart of your life and how you can support your muscle health with proteins to invest in your strong future! The mount of healthy change a few days of weight training can do balanced with an intake of proteins and healthy diet is absolutely imperative and incredible! 70 year old you will thank you today for beginning your new health journey…and you are NEVER too late or too young or too old to start! Listen in to what we learned and don’t forget to check out the reference links for a better understanding!
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February is American Heart Month and with it being the last Monday of the month we thought it best to talk all things heart health! (And we got a wonderful reminder and request by one of our very own RealExtras who is a rockstar survivor of CHD, we love ya Lyss!) We learn that our level of knowledge on the heart is minimal, so we have a bit of fun going through fun facts of the heart, the basics of different heart diseases and what to look out for, and CPR ins and outs….dont worry, as informational as this all is we had a lot of ridiculousness and fun! Carly sings….thats really all that needs to be said. We hope you enjoy this chat and you should definitely check out the reference links!!
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Real Tip of the Day: Track It!
Take the time to make an appointment for your doctor and get an accurate reading of your resting heart rate, cholesterol levels, and your blood pressure numbers! Knowledge is power!
Lets make it EXTRA! Un-break My Heart!
Start prioritizing your heart health by taking one of the recommendations for preventing heart disease and putting it to action into your own life!
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References:
Heart Assessment, Jefferson Health
Heart Basics, health.gov
Spotify Playlist, American Heart Association
Heart Disease, Mayo Clinic
How Your Heart Works, Healthline
Who doesn’t love a friendly debate on unpopular opinions?!?! Justin Scaricaciottoli is our THREE time returning guest host and the sole reason behind this conversation! For that alone, we thank him. It was so fun talking holiday opinions, to Taylor Swift, to wedding ideas, and all the way to the concept of life….this episode is all over the place, but the one thing that stands that we are still friends afterwards. No doubt about it. Having open discussions without the fear of complete cancellation is something we are losing as a society, let’s bring back the comfort of understanding differences and respecting opinions! There are no reference links because these are strictly our opinions, serious or not. Nothing said is based in fact or the hope that we sway anyone else opinion, just fun and friendly banter. We hope you enjoy!
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We all have food cravings: chocolate, potato chips, steak, ice cream….and for Carly this week, cold grapes & watermelon. I know, I know [insert eye roll here]. This craving got her curious about the “why”…then it turned into this conversation. Our cravings come from a conversation our body is trying to say to us. If we could just sit and listen to it while it whispers through cravings, so we don’t have to listen when it has to start screaming….join us for a really interesting chat full of information and help! As always check out the reference links!
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Real Tip of the Day: Take 5!
Take 5 minutes (maybe even less) when you have a food craving….and ask your body and your mind why you are having the craving. We promise you will be given an answer. It might be boredom, hunger, dehydration, and most likely…habit! All we need to do is listen and then take informed action!
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References:
What Your Cravings May Be Telling You, Nebraska Medicine
Your Cravings May Be Telling You What Your Body Really Needs, Texas Health
What Do Your Cravings Mean, Holland&Barrett
There is so much we think we know about Seasonal Affective Disorder [S.A.D.] and so much that we now know about it, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to talk through it and shed a quite literal light on the topic. Check out the links in the reference for a more in-depth look on your own and maybe take the quiz to see if what you’re feeling adds up to S.A.D.
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References:
Diet & Depression, Harvard Health Publishing
Could You Have S.A.D.?, Optum
Quiz: Do You Have S.A.D.?, heywise
It is Broadway Week at CFIT as well as on Broadway itself! In NYC you can get 2 for 1 tickets of any Broadway show, what a deal! We love theater/musical theater. We grew up on stage and behind the table. We’ve had our dancer/director/choreographer Mom on, and today as our 1st guest of 2024 we talk to our Dad! Bill Mayo is an opera singer, music teacher, college professor, home mechanic, Philadelphia Eagles fanatic, Broadway aficionado and the perfect guest to talk all things musical theater! He has trivia and facts out the wazoo! Back in the mid-90s he had his own radio show on WPEN called Standing Room Only, so we get the love of the microphone from him!
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Check out Mr. Bill’s theater camp this summer below!
Broadway Bound with Mr. Bill! (And Carly & Victoria!)
June 17 - 21, 2024 | 9am - 3pm | Ages: 2nd grade - 8th grade | $185.00 per camper *free Broadway Bound souvenir t-shirt!
Everyday Campers learn music, dance, choreography, blocking, acting - everything needed to create a one-of-a-kind Broadway-style show by the end of the week! Family & Friends come to the final performance on the last day to see everything they’ve worked so hard on! Campers have the best time singing & dancing & learning the love of the theater!
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We want to thank each and every one of you for listening in for 1 full year! Its hard to believe a year went by, but this podcast was the best thing we decided to do. The main reason was to have a platform where we can share how normal people try to get through life without any filters, without any influencer sell, without any BS and always with a little bit of humor. So thank you from the bottom and tops of our hearts for being apart of it all and for being FIT TO BE REAL!
It is always good to reflect on the year and more specifically what you want to keep for the year and what you want to let go! Its trending right now and we got right on the bandwagon, we advise you do the same. We think you’ll get a lot from what we think are our ins & outs and hopefully you find some of your own!
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Sometimes self-care looks like everyday tasks that you already do, all that needs to shift is how you look at it. Laundry as self-care? Cleaning? Making a Spotify playlist? Absolutely! We talk through 20 tips for self-care that you do not need to spend the money on and that can totally put more satisfaction and joy in your life! Make sure to check out the reference link below to check out the rest of the 99 tips we didn’t include in this episode!
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99 Inexpensive Self-Care Ideas, The Good Trade
We have some of 2024s best watch recommendations for fitness and all around health tracking for you! Super interesting to hear about a few different ones and in the reference notes there are links to see ALL of the watches on the list, there are more than you even know about! We also chat about the anxieties and stressors a watch can do to your mental health like how obsession can turn into addiction. Carly gets very real about her 2024 goal pertaining her watch, and it is absolutely wonderful to hear. Maybe you feel the same and can relate??
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Real Tip of the Day: Digital Vision Board!
Screen shot your vision board for your phone…make it the background wallpaper and subconsciously along with the action you will be taking to achieve your goals you will be seeing them many times a day and storing it in the back of your mind with every decision.
Lets make it EXTRA! Watch Me!
- Take your watch off for 1 week. Try it, see how you feel about it and see if you like it for every workout, all day long, or not at all. 2. Track yourself via your workout tracking- do you like the workout style you’re doing? What class is your favorite? Use your watch for what its supposed to be for!
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Fitness Tracking & Anxiety, The Verge
Best Fitness Trackers & Watches 2024, Wired
Before getting into this episode, make sure you listen to Part 1: Episode 48. Our goal is to finish this year by setting ourselves up for a fantastic 2024! Set proper goals, be able to identify mistakes made in the past, and so much more! In between the ridiculousness there is some good info in there, we promise! Check out the show notes for a more in depth read up on it all.
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Real Tip of the Day: Reflection!
Grab a piece of paper and a pen! Write down 3 words to sum up right NOW, 3 words to sum up 2023, and 3 words for 2024. Meditate on those words and dig deep!
Lets make it EXTRA! 2 Steps Forward No Steps Back!
Grab a piece of paper and a pen! Write down I Choose, I Love, I Hope, I Choose to Let Go…and that last one do whatever you need to do truly let it go.
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8 Common Mistakes in Setting Goals, Mind Tools
Breaking Down Your Goals Into Actionable Steps, Wendaful
Set Goals, Not Resolutions, Forbes
Intentions For New Year (Real/Extra Tips), Adventure Yogi
This chat is so important and necessary to round out 2023! There is so much to unpack we split it into 2 parts! Part 1 - Ep48 - is Unachieved Goals, Accepting Failures, & Setting Goals. There is a lot of good tools to step - by - step change how you set goals and essentially change your life! As usual, we have a good time breaking it all down and playing games! Check out the references below to do your own research and keep learning!
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What Should You Do When You Do Not Achieve Your Goals?, Cornerstone
4 Steps To Take When You Don’t Meet Your Goals, eymtherapy
Did you know there is a big difference between feeling Pressure and feeling Stress?? Us either! Carly dives into the differences and the ways they rise to the surface, and of course ways to lessen those feelings during the holiday season!…however, they are good tips to remember for any time of the year. Let’s try to truly be present and enjoy each moment rather than raise our cortisol levels to the danger zone as each day passes. We deserve to love the lives we live! Check out the references to sink your teeth into it a little further.
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References:
Pressure vs Stress, Proof Strategies
Holidays Can Be Stressful, Harvard Business Review
9 Causes of Holiday Stress, Lyra Health
Holiday Stress and The Brain, Harvard Medical School
’Tis the season to get lost in the craze and boy has that already started for some of us! Episode 46 are 12 hacks (more like actionable tips) that can help you with your fitness routine and food lifestyle through the holidays. It involves prepping, balance, fun, and commitment. We know you can be successful at honoring yourself and your health this season and we know this episode will help you do that! Check out the reference links below to help you even further.
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Holiday Fitness Hacks, Mums Lounge
14 Ways to Stay Fit and Active, Better Living
How To Celebrate The Holidays Without Getting Sick, Prevention
The moon is Vitoria’s most favorite thing up in the night sky and since we just went through the Full Moon in November with people asking about why everyone feels crazy and looney….we decided to share the science & spirituality behind it all and how we are connected to the moon! It is wild and wonderful and we hope you are get curious about it after listening to this one! Carly had no idea what the plan was and so she is discovering right along with you!
Self-explore your internal rhythm by adventuring into the Magic of the Moon!
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Real Tip of the Day: Follow The Moon!
Find social media accounts that focus on the moon phases or online websites that can help you follow the rhythm of the moon so that you can track and manage your own rhythm internally to be able to expand and be fully present externally!
Lets make it EXTRA! Phase Out!
Take a moment wen you are taking pictures with your friends, family or even taking selfies to stop the trigger finger from deleting what you think is unworthy. Own your beauty and remember that the devices in our hands just can’t fully capture the essence and gorgeousness you possess. Take the picture. Save the picture. One and done!
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Special Names for the Moons, Royal Museums Greenwich
The Moon, NASA
How The Moon Affects Us, ATHR Beauty
Thinking of someone and giving a small gesture of appreciation and love is always accepted. Sometimes grabbing the quick and easy find is received, but unnecessary. We asked school teachers and nurses one favorite item from students and clients as well as one gift that doesn’t quite hit the mark. We also found some trending gift ideas for 2023 for your partner, friends, family member and even yourself!!
When in doubt, something from the heart is always the way to go. We hope this chat helps you in this year’s holiday shopping!
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Thanksgiving tips and tricks to get you through the dinner table and the family conversations! We love both of those things, food and family…but sometimes they can be a lot! Listen to all of the great tips Carly has for us to LIGHTEN UP the holiday in all ways!—————Real Tip of the Day: Gratitude Not Attitude!Start practicing your gratitude. 2 minutes in the morning or at the end of the day, reflect on what you are grateful for and start practicing it in action!Lets make it EXTRA! Mind Your Manners!Bring something to the host of the party! Bring a dish that you like, appetizer you know you’ll eat, a bottle of something you know you like….the host will be appreciative and you know there will be something there that you like!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness
’Tis the season for cold & flu! However, we learn that the true immune system boost for the holiday season should have started back in the summer, but do not fret! We have the ins and outs of the immune system, the vitamins we need to strengthen it all up and the ridiculousness to keep it interesting ;) Check out the references below for the articles that got us through this conversation, it is super important to get on board so start now! Begin informed is always a good way to begin.—————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessReferences:7 Ingredients of Your Multivitamin, HealthLine10 Strategies to Strengthen Your Immune System, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia15 Foods that Boost Your Immune System, HealthLineWhat is Elderberry Good For?, Very Well Health
Full House, Family Matters, Perfect Strangers, Friends, Dinosaurs, TGIF…do these titles bring you back or what?!?! We needed a bit of fun and laughter and 90s tv trivia and pop culture trivia is exactly what the doctor ordered! Fluff, fun, and a throw back that hopefully just makes you smile on your walk or work commute or whenever you listen to this episode! Carly has been feeling the weight of actor Matthew Perry’s passing and this nostalgic conversation was the catharsis she, and maybe you, needed.Enjoy and chime in! We left space for you to think of the answers as well, and we guarantee you will be better at this than Victoria!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness
Justin Scaricaciottoli is our first ever F2BR reoccurring guest! He enlightened us on Episode 4 and is blowing our minds even more in Episode 40! He walks us through the 3 Rs and the 5 Why’s, the reason behind how he got into the research of self-regulation in the midst of dysregulation and the ways to help ourselves and our children through this emotional journey called life. This is our absolute most important episode to date and our REALEST episode to date. We did not edit out the utter vulnerability included in this conversation, because we know everyone feels like this and everyone could use the tools and help to better ourselves in the inevitable future of feeling burnout and overwhelmed.We truly want to thank Justin for telling us he was returning to talk about this in another episode, yes, we did not ask for this….but this is exactly what we needed. Check the references below for more in-depth research on your own.—————Real Tip of the Day: Recover Your Restorative Energy!Identify one activity that is your restore center. Your reset. Your time to turn inward and slow life down so you can connect to yourself, your emotions, and your life. You can do it! It may be a trial and error until you find it, but you are worth it.Lets make it EXTRA! Journal and Reflect!Take the time to be reflective and take a look at how you are feeling, what stresses you out, and notice patterns of your triggers so you can regulate your emotions and find a more medium energy level to life. You are in the drivers seat of your life, but you have to start the practice of breaking it down first.————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness
Trigger Warning: subject matter talks of stalking. In 2004 Carly was a senior in high school, the pinnacle of her 4 year experience, thoroughly thriving with her friends, with her education, and with the path she wanted to take into college: musical theater. Everything took a turn when an event shaped the rest of Carly’s life. She walks us through what happened that second semester and how the ripple affect of not only the incident, but the response of the people who were supposed to protect her when it all unfolds.This is a true story, this ids Carly’s story, and this is something that can not be diminished. If you are a victim of any type of abuse, abandonment, or any traumatic happening at all, please know that your truth does not need to be validated or justified. The more you work through your trauma the more you star to take control of your life verses the other way around.Please seek a professional if you are going through something or have gone through something in the past. Professional care is there to help you and hold your hand as you fight for your self-care and love through the process.—————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness
Wedding craze with our favorite calm voice Barre & Stretch instructor, Julia Finio! She has been dancing with us since she was little starting at Carmela’s Dance Studio and she is still dancing through life whether at the studio or on the wedding reception dance floor. She has been apart of 18 weddings so far in her life…whoa…4 of them were just this past year. So we felt very confident in chatting with her about her experiences, her tips and tricks, her funny moments and how the wedding world has changed over the years.Whether you are planning your own wedding, helping your bride friend plan her wedding, planning showers, attending weddings, attending bachelorette parties…you can relate or get some good tips from this episode!Check out the reference links below for Julia’s dress shopping sites!
—————Real Tip of the Day: Julia’s Wedding Hacks!1 glass of water per drink or two, Take off the day after a wedding or bachelorette weekend, shop at a small boutique for your wedding dress, grab a belt and limbo it up on the dance floor, read reviews, numbing spray for your feet, always be prepared with lip gloss, carry a dry brush for sweaty face dabbing, shampoo 2x and blow out straight for stylists, take short videos for the bride & groom!Lets make it EXTRA! All You Need is LoveIf we could take anything from Julia, it would be to go into the craze of it all with positivity and truly live life to lift up your friends and appreciate the love around you!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessReferences:Julia’s #1 bridal party dress site, AzazieJulia’s #1 wedding guest dress site, LuLusJulia’s ALSO favorite wedding guest dress site, Amazon
With all of the buzz of Taylor Swift and Travis Kielce's football romance, we thought we would finally hunker down and learn how to understand what is going on on the field watching the games on Sunday. Who better to teach us what’s what than our Philadelphia Eagles loving brother, Billy Mayo. This is his second time calling in to F2BR and the dynamics of the three of us do not disappoint. We learn something things, we hope you learn some things, and we make some pretty incredible comparisons to what we know inside and out…Broadway. You know, the way football and Broadway pair so nicely together?? We covered it all.We hope for 30 minutes on whatever day you listen to this episode you learn enough to walk into your next game day party a little more ready to know what’s happening on the big screen, and we always hope you laugh along the way. Merdé, everyone! —————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness
Yes, life is hard. But out doesn’t have to be THAT hard! We go through a list of way you are making your life harder than it needs to be, some laughs along the way, and some tips to help you ease things up a bit! We had a lot of fun with this topic and we hope you find it as helpful as we did! Check the show notes for more detailed lists!—————Real Tip of the Day: Ease it up!Pick one realization off of the list we went through that is something you struggle with, and focus on the way you can make an improvement. The more new habits you create the more your enhance your life!Lets make it EXTRA! Easy Peezy Lemon Squeeze!Bake a Lemon Cake….for many reasons :)————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessReferences:18 Ways You’re Making Your Life Harder, MarcandAngel100 Ways You’re Making Your Life Harder, TalkSpace
We were asked to spill the tea, and so tea we spilt. Victoria is the focus and her relationship situationship’s over the years. Changing names of some main characters and picking some highlights of each experience is sure to be worth the stream. To be very clear, we hope all of these stories are living happy lives and thriving wherever they are.—————Real Tip of the Day: Get out there!If you are online dating, be vigilant, be smart, be picky, be open, be yourself and be ready for some amazing and/or hilarious moments.Lets make it EXTRA! Have fun!….this is a reminder to just let grand have fun!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness
We put out on our instagram story a questionnaire asking you to Ask Us Anything! And you did! We answered some fun questions pertaining business, personal lives, silliness and some others in between. She had a total blast with this one, might be one of our favorites! We will definitely be doing another Ask Us Anything! Episode, so if you didn’t ask one this time around, don’t worry!—————Real Tip of the Day: Talk!Grab your friends, your family, your sister, your pup…and have a genuinely normal conversation….human connection! You’ll find how much you need to catch up on and how much fun you can have just connecting with the people you care about!Lets make it EXTRA! Real Extras!We’re on board with #RealExtras….lets go!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness
Change is hard, but it is a part of life that is eternally constant. How we handle change is completely up to us, so it is important to try and go with the flow of transitions, letting go, phases of the moon, and roll with the tide….pick your popular phrase of choice and go with it! We give tips, and mostly first hand experience and opinion, on how to adapt to season change. The more you flow the more you grow! Check out the references below!—————Real Tip of the Day: Cinderella CleanDo a deep clean or deep dive into decluttering your house! An organized enviornment is a less chaotic mind! You feel how your home is kept…and each season change is a great time to tidy up and feel lighter. It’s time!Lets make it EXTRA! Can’t Fight The Moonlight!Don’t fight it - go with it - lean in to it! Really surrender to the change of season and find some joy in the little ways, you’ll find how the majority of your year was spent in breathing in joy!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessReferences:New Season, New Self-Care, The Shine AppGoodbye Summer, Hello Fall, GoodTherapyChange of Seasons Checklist, Thoughtful Misfit
We have hard news to tell you, that it is mostly likely true that you are the reason you are held back in life. We go through the common reasons we hold ourselves back and talk through some motivating quotes that may resonate….how well do you know your famous quotes? Victoria gets put to the test, and you know we have a lot of fun and laughs along the way! Check out the links below!—————Real Tip of the Day: Face ItGrab a notebook - a pen - and make a list of your fears. Small to large and everything in between, name them so you can face them and rise!Lets make it EXTRA! Quote Me!“I Am Amazing!!!”…you sure are! Put it on a post it and put it on your bathroom mirror. Look in the mirror, say the mantra (or any mantra you love) and start building yourself up from the inside out!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessReferences:12 Surprising Things Holding You Back, Authentically DelWhat’s Holding You Back, LaunchBox
Everyone needs a little friendly debate in their lives, some one-on-one or small group connection in person where you laugh and and talk with no judgement….it can be done! We had so much fun with this conversation giving opinions on some silly to some serious topics. We hope you get a chuckle in and LET US KNOW what YOUR opinions are! Tag us on instagram, info below!—————Real Tip of the Day: My Place Or Yours?!Grab a friend and have a friendly debate over coffee or a bottle of wine and have a blast! Get together and make it a habit to catch up and talk over some hot topics :)Lets make it EXTRA! Look Above ^Actually do it.————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness
Oo we love a mysterious reveal! Carly truly had no idea what was going to happen in this chat…sustainability, environment, change, protein, and most importantly making a small impact in a big way to help save the planet. Together we truly can. Check out the references below, its necessary to keep learning. We hope you giggle along the way!—————Real Tip of the Day: Knowledge is PowerDo your research on something you can do to make a small impact tin a great big way for the planet. Food lifestyle, household supplies, sustainable clothing, etc. Learning is a forever thing and maybe it can change the world.Lets make it EXTRA! Cut It Out!Reduce your meat intake (protein) and add a different kind of protein into your life. Cut your carbon footprint on the earth! We’re not saying eliminate….just reduce. See how you feel and how it can change the world.————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessReferences:Beginners Guide to Becoming Vege, Healthline9 Scientific Benefits, Everyday HealthSave The Planet, NY TimesOverview of Greenhouse Gases, EPAProtein, Harvard Health Publishing20 Highest Protein Foods, Runners WorldUS Department of Agriculture1
Life seems to be moving extremely fast these days and as a collective we tend to try to be one step ahead of each moment. We know that is no way to live, so we did some research and have some things to say about living more presently. We have tips, tools and experiences to share and we hope you check out the show notes below for links to do your own self study!—————Real Tip of the Day: Just Do It!Monotasking - pick something you know you always do while doing other things. Maybe you drive and do business calls, watch TV and scroll on your phone, eat dinner and watch TV, etc….pick that one task and solely execute that singular task. Keep a log book and be more present!Lets make it EXTRA! Stop and Smell The Roses!Take a mindful walk or run….outside in nature, turn the podcasts or music off and listen to the sounds of the world around you. Take 10 minutes of a run or walk to be alone with your thoughts and connect to yourself and nature!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessReferences:Mel Robbin’s Let Them Theory,YouTubeMindful Moment: Self Compassion, PsychCentralLive In The Moment, PsychCentral9 Ways to Be More Present, ŌuraGuided Breathing for Beginners, Wim Hoff7 Breath Work Practices, Everyday Health
Covid-19, global pandemic, quarantine…just some things that we collectively experienced in a very individual way that changed our lives from 2019 to today… so lets talk about it! We have some personal pros and cons to the experience and the ongoing affects it has on us all. It was a time we will never forget for many reasons and we certainly have thoughts on the mindset of it all.—————Real Tip of the Day: Reflect!Do what we just did in Ep28! Write down your experience from the heart of the pandemic now that life has gotten back to “normal” and remember what ended up being important to you! Maybe you’ve lost sight of this realization or maybe you’re still living it now…you won’t know until you reflect on it!Lets make it EXTRA! Crash My Parrrtay!sung to the song of Luke Bryan’s “Crash My Party” country song for full effect Download the app House Party and gather your friends and/or family for a night of laughs and fun! We did it all of the time during quarantine from the confines of our own couches and connected safely with belly laughs and tears of joy….lets revisit that pro today!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness
Meet Andrew Deichman! He is Carly’s husband, the CEO of CFIT, Head of Production, Creative of the most incredible production company, Spiegelworld and the greatest Dad ever. This conversation was informational for us all, Andrew gives us the ins and outs of how Spiegelworld’s productions get off the ground and of course, we play a pretty fun game….spoiler alert: he wins.Check out the links below for all of Speigelworld’s shows and their newest one in Atlantic City, The Hook!—————Real Tip of the Day: Check It Out!Give yourself a self-care gift of having a night out! And since were on the topic, go to The Hook! Grab your friends, grab the tickets, make the reservation and have a night of pure fun! You’ll feel how much it is medicinal to laugh alll night, eat great food, and be an absolute awe. Don’t just say it, do it! ….if you’re not near NJ, go to Vegas!Lets make it EXTRA! You Stay Classy, Atlantic City!Put on the fancy outfit! Wear the red lipstick! Wear the suit! What are you waiting for?! You have the clothes already, no need for a shopping spree (but go for it if that’s what you want to do!) and put on the clothes you are “waiting” to wear. Wait no more! Life is too short to keep the fun clothes in the back of the closet. Today is the day!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessReferences:Spiegelworld - Andrew’s Company!The Hook & Superfrico in Atlantic City, NJ
Dating in 2023 is quite the challenge! However, we learn that there is truly something out there for everyone, which is wonderful! It is very different from how Carly met her husband 18 years ago and we talk through how it was for her and how life is now for Victoria and anyone else making connections this day and age! We breakdown the top 20 Dating Apps and share along the way…there’s two much more where this came from (we smell more dating episodes in our future) but we hope this brings some clarity to what’s going on out there and how to navigate the apps!—————Real Tip of the Day: Overcome Fear, but Trust Your Gut!If you are dating currently with the apps…decide to try, put your fears aside, and go for it despite your previous experiences…at the same time, trust your gut! Don’t be afraid and put yourself out there…however, listen to your instinct if something feels off!Lets make it EXTRA! Where My Girls At…?!Grab a friend and let them be your safety net when you are going out on dates with people you are meeting for the first time….make a code word for “yay!” and word for “nay!”. Give them the deets of where, when, and who!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessReferences:4 Best Dating Sites of 2023, Forbes20 Best Dating Apps, Women’s Health
This sound quality of this Ep25 is different than usual and not the caliber of quality we hope for our listeners, while we are extremely proud of ourselves for even making this work, we hope to sound back on track for next week!Episode 25 is the the definition of finding fun in a busy schedule! We had 60 minutes out of a week of an extra busy work schedule to record this episode….however, the universe had other plans for us. The only computer that we use that allows the Garage Band software for our recording & editing updated and outdated GB, so this whole episode was recorded on a regular iPhone without our microphones or mixer or proper editing tools. That 60 minutes turned into many hours of work on trying to make this episode happen….and we did it! When life throws you lemons…make lemonade, lemon meringue, and lemon squares while you’re at it!Finding FUN can come in many forms, and we hope you explore them all! Don’t forget to check out the articles we searched below and get those Real Extra tips going!—————Real Tip of the Day: Follow Through!Read the articles we attach in the show notes and actually follow through with one of the tips! It's as easy as that! We’ve done the research for you, now you get it done and HAVE SOME FUN!Lets make it EXTRA! Time Poor No More!Note the amount of times that you say “I wanted to but I didn’t have time”….write it down. Then take a moment to reflect on whether you actually didn’t have time or if its a phrase of habit. It makes a difference! Start living a fun life, you deserve it!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness*References:4 Ways To Put Fun Back In Your Life, INC29 Ways To Have Fun Daily Even When You’re Busy*, LifeHack
Our Ep 24 guest, Kristin Hackney is a world class artist extraordinaire! She is well rounded in her talent of dance, her mastery in choreography, her ability to judge competitions creatively, her love of teaching and spreading the joy of dance to her students…and MANY more. She wears many hats in this lifetime, and she excels at all of them, but our favorite is her long time friendship and support of us…and it is completely reciprocal! She goes by Miss Kristin or MK and she has earned those letters. The respect she demands and receives is unmatched.We chat about the misconceptions about competition studios and the unfair representation that reality TV has put out for the industry. She drops some amazing wisdom bombs about this dance world that can be filtered into life in general. Kids today with the TikTok craze, and the importance of learning the greats in anything you are interested in!We can't thank Miss Kristin enough for taking the time out to chat with us! We had so much fun reliving some memories from when she taught us and as usual, too much fun figuring out what the heck Carly is up to!—————Real Tip of the Day: MK said it best…“At the end of the day….the goal is the same, to instill the love of dance. Whether you want to compete…or dance with your friends in high school.. it’s about getting that love of dance and opening up so many minds to dit…”Lets make it EXTRA! Keep Dancing!This is a show notes special for this episode…just keep dancing! Never dim your light! If you want to go dancing at a club, at a private lesson, at a party with your friends, at the local bar 80s night…do it! Put movement in your body and feel the joy throughout! Never feel you have outgrown dancing and letting go.————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessReferences:Savion Glover, YouTube“Bring in Da Noise” YouTubeGregory Hines, YouTube
Carly & Victoria are 80’s babies and 90’s childhoods….so the slang and vibe of today’s TikTok generation is admittedly confusing to say the least. Luckily they have the BEST Gen Z source to help them stay relevant, Julia Barbier. Julia is Carly’s coveted babysitter for her 3 children. This relationship started when Carly taught Julia dance at Carmela’s Dance Studio, now Julia is a teacher there! She is majoring in Early Education and Special Education at West Chester University and she has her first 2 students in this chat on Gen Z slang and how to stay “cool.”Good luck, Julia!—————Real Tip of the Day: Phone a Friend!Grab a family member or friend of the younger Gen Z generation and have a conversation with them. Learn their language, ask them why, and try to understand what is “cool” these days. It’s fun, its interesting, and it helps keep everyone involved in the conversation! As Julia says, “stay woke.”Lets make it EXTRA! Do Whatever You Want!Do whatever you want to do! It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. Learn the language, learn the rules, learn the vibes…but in the end, you stay true to you and you’re doing it right!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness
Check out the full articles in the reference links below, there are so many more we didn’t mention! There are some household staples that we have been believing for many years when it comes to our relationship with food, and dietitians are speaking up debunking those ways of thinking. It feels good to lose some of these conditions that are engrained so deep. Enjoy life! Enjoy food! Do it all in moderation and you can’t go wrong!—————Real Tip of the Day: Track Attack!From morning to night, track the specific foods, times, and amounts of food you take in. BE HONEST with yourself. It will be eye opening to see how much, how little, and how healthy….then start making the changes you need to live a healthier life!Lets make it EXTRA! Go Vintage!We have a tendency to fill our plates…but our plate circumferences are so much bigger now than they were years ago! Filling our plates hold a whole new meaning of overfeeding. They used to be 9” diameter….now its between 10-14” diameter! Thats a huge difference. Go out and get smaller plates and see how you feel!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessReferences:Bad Nutrition Advice, NBCDietician vs Nutritionist, Women’s HealthMaximum Daily Sugar , Business Insider
There were many more lessons learned between the two sisters ranging from 34 to 37 years old. The ones shared are eye opening, insightful, helpful, and some are simple….no matter what the lesson the conversation had meaning and undeniable lived life. We hope you truly get something out of this chat, we know we sure did! Even with doing the aha moments individually making the lists there proved to be way more to share!We love life and we we love being able to share our experiences and spread some joy in our listener’s day! We want you to feel empowered and strong; ready to navigate life with humor and love. It’s never too extra to be real because you’re always fit to be real extra!—————Real Tip of the Day: Write It Out!DO exactly what we did and write out your learned life lessons so far! However old you are, that is how many lessons you come up with. Think back to your experiences and feelings and get to learning!Lets make it EXTRA! Sharing is Caring!Do it with a friend! Share your findings and realizations with someone else! We guarantee it to be fun as well as insightful.————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness
Christie Lawler is our longtime friend from dance turned forever friend, an incredible choreographer and dance teacher, school guidance counselor, Mom of two super sweet little girls, police wife, a tough and supportive CFIT bootcamp instructor and uses her voice for the truth in every conversation. She tells us her story of coming out to her family and friends, how she raises her girls through adversity, and gives advice to be an ally and truly live a life of being authentically unapologetic about who you are. It is our first episode in June and were are full of PRIDE to celebrate our 20th episode with Christie and spreading love through rainbows.,We hope you take away some incredible insights from Christie about the LGBTQ+ community and if you know someone who could learn a lot form this conversation we hope you have the courage to share it. All it takes is a conversation to spark change and change is what this beautiful queer community needs for a safer future.—————Real Tip of the Day: One And Done!Take the time to get to know who YOU are! Find how you can love yourself, because that is the most important relationship you will ever have. Show up for yourself, you deserve it!Lets make it EXTRA! Rainbow Bright!Wear the rainbow, share the rainbow, spread the rainbow! Show your love and support for people who love LOVE with no boundaries. Be an friend and advocate out loud!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness
We are so pumped for this chat! Our guest, Patrick Joyce, is a Broadway actor and a frequent star on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines - oh yea, and he’s also Carly’s best friend from high school…so trust us, its a fun one to listen in on!Get into the summer vibes! Patrick is talking keeping a workout routine in vacation mode, tips for packing your bags and tips for the most efficient airport experience ever! The BEST and simplest ideas from a frequent flier himself! Super helpful. Summer is about soaking up the sun and the energy is much more relaxed, so hopefully travel is in your future for the next few months! Follow through with these tips and travel stress free!—————Real Tip of the Day: One And Done!Minimize your suitcase contents! Pick one pair of shoes for the dinners or events you have planned on vacation and base your multiple outfits off of them! Shoes are bulky and take up space….try one pair! It is a time saver and space saver in one!Lets make it EXTRA! Picture This!Take a picture of yourself in each outfit on your phone before you pack your bag! Jewelry, shoes, clothes and accessories…so then you have a reference when you’re in vacation mode and don’t need to think about the great ideas you had before you left!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessReferences:Cruise with Patrick on your next Vacation!, Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
Oh pay good attention to this one! We found some Life Hacks that you just won’t believe they’re that easy! Its not rocket science, but its clever. And that’s why we love a good Life Hack.—————Real Tip of the Day: Listen to the episode!Take notes of the ones you love or find doable!Lets make it EXTRA! Seriously, Go listen to the Episode!Do them! Actually follow through!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessReferences:200 Incredible Lifehacks, Lifehack .orgThe Life Hack Podcast
We took some personality quizzes and personally got blown away by the results! Its a fun chat of piecing it all together and truly explaining the why as to why we are the way we are…..but as always, we all are what we decide to be. Learning the strengths and weaknesses of personality types allows you to do some thinking about where you can make changes and use your “weaknesses” and turn them into strengths. The links to the quizzes we took are below….we highly recommend taking them yourself! —————Real Tip of the Day: What? Like It’s Hard?Take one of the quizzes! It’s so easy! Theres nothing too profound about this real tip, it’s just really cool to connect to behaviors and traits on paper. Takes like 10-20 minutes and your mind will be blown! Maybe you’ll make some changes for good and sink into the possibilities!Lets make it EXTRA! Make Moves….or Don’t!Check out your “Strengths and Weaknesses” of your personality type….write them down….soak them in…decide if you wan to really take action on some changes or don’t! No pressure, no strings, just options and insights! ————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessReferences: Multiple Intelligence Test, IDRlabsIntrovert, Extrovert or Ambivert, ideas.Ted.com16 Personality Breakdowns, MyersBriggs16 Personality Types Test, 16Personalities
She’s beauty, she’s grace, she’s a hustler, she’s confident, she’s a badass boss babe who is letting us in on how she got to where she is and what she does to keep it allowing! Jaclyn McDevitt is CFIT’s favorite Turn Up, Insanity, and Tabata teacher. She brings the spice on Wednesday nights! She also has her own business, Body by Jaclyn, where you can train and dance with her virtually! We were so honored she came in to chat with us and we had such a fun time!—————Real Tip of the Day: AwkwarrrdddddJaclyn said it best - get comfortable in the discomfort. The only way to build resistance to fear of the unknown is to continue to put yourself in new experiences. Sign up for a new class, go to dinner or the movies alone, join a book up with a new group….whatever it is you’ll regulate that feeling of fear and practice turning it into confidence!Lets make it EXTRA! Nah. Nada. Nope. Period!No. Thats it. Just, no. It's a full sentence. Practice the art of being happy with saying no to things you do not want or resonate with. If you are a people pleaser this is a hard one, but you have to build the practice just like anything else. Life is too short to not feel good, strong, and confidence in what route doing!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessReferences:Body By Jaclyn, InstagramTurn Up/Insanity/Tabata @ CFIT: Sign Up!
We were asked for some of our favorite things! …A few of our favorite things to be exact ;) From fitness clothes, grocery shopping, self-care products to preferred Podcasts…we cover it all! We hope you look into some of them and love them as much as we do! Check out below for links for a reminder of the favs we mention!
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Real Tip of the Day: No-one Puts Baby In The Corner
We all have those clothing items at tieback of the closet, bottom of the drawer, etc. that even on laundry day we choose not to wear….but we keep them just in case. Get rid of them! Donate them and make space for the clothes you truly love and wear all of the time. Once you clean it all out….get yourself one new workout outfit that will help keep you motivated and inspired to keep active and positive!
Lets make it EXTRA! Soak It In!
We think our clothes are clean, but are they? The workout pants and bras you sweat in constantly….are holding secrets! This is a bathtub soak recipe that will blow your mind!
1 hour soak of hot water + OxyClean…then… turn them inside out and put them in the wash with 1/2 cup laundry detergent + 1/2 cup vinegar
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Brooks Sneakers, V's Pick
Nike Zoom Fly 5 Sneakers, C's Pick
Aerie OFFLINE Leggings, V's Pick
Valka Yoga Mat, V's Pick
Jade Yoga Mat, C's Pick
Olimpia Fit Quick Dry Towels, Sista Pick
Stanley, Sista Pick
Halara, Sista Pick [15% off Promo Code: victor113]
FitBelt Running Belt: Sista Pick
VICI Collection, C's Pick
LuLuLemon Running Shorts, C's Pick
Good American Jeans, C's Pick
TJ's 100% Australian Tea Tree Oil, V's Pick
TJ's Lavendar Salt Scrub, V's Pick
Batiste's Dry Shampoo, C's Pick
Podcasts: Morbid, Crime Junkies, Park Predators, Smartless, OnPurpose, Mel Robbins, Armchair Expert
Apps: My Fitness Pal, I Am
We are honored to have our first call-in guest be our big brother, Bill Mayo! WooHoo! Calling in from Louisville, Kentucky and dropping truth bombs and wisdom around Fitness, Mindset and the importance of Community and CrossFit! He just turned 40 and has done just about anything he puts his mind to and succeeds no less…that’s no exaggeration, listen in and find out yourself! It’s about discipline, drive, and not letting fear stand in his way. He lets us in on the inside scoop of why people who CrossFit just love it so much, the misconceptions about it and weightlifting, the importance of the community and how mindset is everything. Don’t worry, as much as he is knowledgable and sounds super intelligent he is still our big brother, so theres a lot of ridiculousness along the way!#ConfidenceThroughStrength—————Real Tip of the Day: THE BILL MAYO WAY Finish what you start, quitting gets easier every time you do it, and be fore you know it you’re too afraid to start anything. At the end of the day be thankful you had the opportunity.”-Bill Mayo/Coach Bill/Pilot Bill/Officer Bill/Pro Wrestler Bill/ Olympic Cheerleader Bill…get it?!Lets make it EXTRA! Hashtag Out Loud!You heard him! Set those trends and just hashtag outloud. Who cares if it shows your age or level off coolness hahah #outloud————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessButchertown Crossfit, KYRX Performance Training >InstagramCrossFit Delaware Valley, PACrossFit > Instagram
We frequently put out surveys on the Instagram asking what you’d like the next episode to be about…and this is a F2BR request! This is a topic we are not well versed in. We tried all of the popular and expensive products growing up and I am happy (and not so happy) to report that none of them are on the Do list! Genetics plays a huge part in all things self-care, so take that for what it’s worth and of course, always consult with a professional doctor or dermatologist for all of your individual needs and inquiries. We are learning right along with you, and super pumped to put some of these tips into play in our nightly skin care routines! Check below for all of the links to where we found our information.—————Real Tip of the Day: Cabinet HabitA client of mine perked my ears when she noted how munch consumerism plays a part in trends and purchased products. Why are we quick to buy the latest product and clutter up our cabinets with stuff we don’t even end up using?!? CLEAN IT OUT! Open those drawers and cabinets and instead of asking if it brings you joy, ask yourself if you actually use it! If you don’t, toss it. It’s as simple as that.Lets make it EXTRA! Fix Your Face!Listen back in the episode where we talk about Skin Cycling ( min sec) and try it out! Post it notes on your bathroom mirror are helpful for morning affirmations and this cycling process! One post it for each day and try it out for a few weeks. Consistency is key, like we said a million times, but a positive mindset with positive habits can produce positive results no matter what!————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitnessBreakdown of: Toner, Serum, Cleaners, etc., Good HousekeepingHealth Benefits of Collagen, HealthlineSkin Cycling:..the Routine Dermatologists Actually Like, HuffPost6 TikTok Derms Want to See Disappear, Sunday Edit7 TikTok Skincare Hacks That Actually Work and 5 to Avoid, The Good Face Project
We wanted to take a brief break from the mental seriousness of breaking habits and life lessons we should be practicing. So we decided to tell little stories about each other without knowing what stories we picked! Oh boy memory lane is a doozy! We play a little game and we just can’t believe some of these childhood moments.—————Real Tip of the Day: Phone A FriendShare stories with your friends, family member, parents…whoever it is, and have some laughs! Life is so short and we tend to miss it from focusing on the life stressors. If we took more moments to enjoy the little things and laugh a bit more the world would be a much gentler place. GO LAUGH WITH YOUR PEOPLE!Lets make it EXTRA! Nike Said It Best….just do it. Actually go and do it.————If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness
Did you know that Stress and Burnout are two very different things? We didn’t either! We chat on the symptoms physically, mentally and behaviorally and how to differentiate between stress in your life and a burnout! It is so common and it is so important to recognize the signs so you can make changes to live your life to the fullest!
We absolutely relate to these feelings on the daily and we hope this resonates with you as well! Let’s make the commitment to ourselves to take notes and to make some life altering changes!
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Real Tip of the Day: If You Don’t Know. Now Ya Know
Grab a pen and paper, set aside 10 minutes and write what makes you feel stressed, burnout, symptoms you’re having, triggers that bring on these feelings and sit with the truth! It is so important to bring awareness to the root cause of all of this so that changes can be made. First, you have to put a name to it. Is it stress? Or is it burnout? You deserve to find out!
Lets make it EXTRA! Bound for Boundaries!
Do yourself a favor and call it quits the moment you hit the sheets! Start making the habit to turn off and cut your accessibility once it’s time for bed. Don’t bring your “obligations” to bed with you. Set your boundary of when people can still be in contact with you and you’ll find you’ll feel more free and less bound to your phone and the outside world.
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References:
Job Burnout: How To Spot It and Take Action, Mayo Clinic
Burnout Prevention and Treatment, Help Guide
Symptoms of Job Burnout And 7 Steps To Recovery, Forbes
Beating Burnout, Harvard Business Review
We know you have read and digested these myths and misconceptions about your fitness routine and nutrition lifestyle! We guarantee this is going to resonate with you! Listen once through, then listen again and write it down! Check out the show notes for all the link of research references!
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Real Tip of the Day: Keep It Real
EAT. REAL. FOODS. Stick to the perimeter of the grocery store when checking off the shopping list to meal prep your week. Fresh vegetables, poultry, red meats, fish, dairy…are all located on the outskirts of the store. The inside isles are processed, boxed, perishable (quinoa, couscous, brown rice, whole wheat pastas, etc are great choices and are located on the inside isles) and are not necessary to your shopping cart. Change it up and see how you feel :)
Lets make it EXTRA! Check Me Out!
Do a kitchen sweep! Check out the items you already have in your cabinets and refrigerator and read that nutrition label! If you can’t read the ingredients we guarantee its aded chemicals, preservatives, and sugars! Poison!! Blehhh! Do a clean sweep of your kitchen and see what a difference it makes!
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References:
Debunking The Top 10 Workout Myths, Mayo Clinic Health System
7 Exercise Myths Debunked, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Facts and Myths About Fueling Up Before Your Workout, HUFFPOST
10 Fitness Myths Seen on Social Media That Are Completely False, CNET
The 21 Biggest Exercise Myths, Debunked by Science and Health Experts, Best Life Online
10 Nutrition Myths Debunked, Mayo Clinic Health System
These Myths About Eating Before a Workout Are BS Bro Science, Men’s Health
Dr. Will Cole ON: The Foods You ABSOLUTELY SHOULD NOT Eat T Live Longer!, Jay Shetty's Podcast
We have our long time friend, Mom of 2 boys, badass boss babe: co-Owner of some absolutely incredible restaurants in Conshohoken, Pa, seasoned musical theater actress & dancer, fantastic dance teacher, soon to be certified Pilates instructor, and so much more….meet, Christina Pieri. This conversation sheds a light on the fake news of social media in the Mom department. Debunking those “perfect Mom” “perfect body” “perfect life” accounts and why it’s important to try and not get caught up in the craze of it all. Mom’s wear a lot of hats and Christina lets us in how how she manages her businesses and her family, and how having a supportive partner makes all the difference.
We love Christina, her Delco vibes, her wonderful outlook and loyal friendship to name a few. We hope this resonates with you as much as it did for us! Whatever phase you’re in in life, remember: social media is not real life, and you are doing absolutely amazing wherever you are right now!
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Real Tip of the Day: Fake News
Clean your News Feed out! Filter through fake accounts that just don't feel real! Unfollow them! Create what you want to see, positive messages, happy puppies, nature scenes, tips on the best chocolate chip cookie recipe….whatever floats your boat….as long as it keeps you curious and not comparing yourself, your life situation, your parenting style to a less than attainable way of life portrayed on the screen.
Lets make it EXTRA! Gimmie A Break!
Give yourself a break from social media this week! Put your phone down, have a real life conversation, watch a movie, read a book….whatever it is, without your phone! Connect to life in a small moment of your week without the attachment of scrolling on a screen and imprinting thoughts and images in your brain of in-genuine accounts that make you question your life. Boooooo, gimme a break! Take that break. You’ll thank yourself later.
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References:
Christina & Brian’s Restaurants in Conshohoken:
Stone Rose
Bar Lucca
Bar Sera
Pieri Catering
Pieri Farm
For all of it in one place: Pieri Hospitality
Benefits of Pilates via Healthline .com
Back to Carly & Victoria talking away after a short weekend vacation and…well if this isn’t the realest of the real conversations we’ve had so far, I don’t know what is. Theres a bit of laughter, some tears, and a whole lot of truth packed into this episode. It’s one of our longest chats, but we feel its super important and we hope you can relate to the struggle!
Want to start a new fitness routine? Want to change your mindset? Want to experience something new and change the day to day? Want to get committed to yourself?
…Flipping that Switch feels like one of the hardest things to do, but once you start you have the opportunity to never look back! And if you take a few steps back along the way, that’s ok! Trust us, we have flipped and flopped that switch for as long as we can remember, but you can do it! We know you can!
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Real Tip of the Day: Mission NOT Impossible
Figure out what it is that you want. Exactly. Clearly. With intention! You motivational mission needs to be 100% focused for it to turn to discipline, because that where the real change begins. Take the time to be aware of what you feel your motivation is and write down your mission!
Lets make it EXTRA! Perfect Day [sung as your soundtrack like you’re a lawyer in pink]
Organize yourself! Grab a planner or notebook that you are going to be excited to use daily, get it! Write out your “Perfect Day” map it out for yourself. Make it clear. Keep it consistent, and you will see with time your “perfect day” will be your norm!
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References:
CFIT’er Brooke’s Balance Bound Planner !
Mayo Clinic’s 6 Tips To Keep You Motivated For Exercise
Perfect Day Formula Kit
Jay Shetty & Lewis Howes’: YouTube ^Full Interview can be found anywhere where you listen to your Podcasts: On Purpose with Lewis Howes: How to Physically Release Trauma & Why You Should Focus on Discipline Over Motivation to Succeed
She is the personality behind who we are and why we have so many bloopers. She has experienced many things in her lifetime, tried all the jobs, started all the businesses, and the one that stuck fo the past 26 years is her beloved dance studio, Carmela’s Dance Studio, in Springfield, Pa. Together with her sister, Vicki Abbott, they co-founded a children’s theater company bringing life lessons to schools in a Broadway production style. Carmela is a woman of many stories, many accents, many characters and you just never know which one you’ll get! She is loads of fun and extremely wise, so we definitely know how lucky we are to call her Mom.
We hope you enjoy this conversation with the unofficial Mayor of Delco and keep your eyes peeled for a run in at your local Wawa!
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Real Tip of the Day: Hey Look, Ma, I Made It!
Take it from Carmela….Don’t think. Do. If there is a project you want to start but haven’t, a business you want to get into but are too afraid to try, a place you want to visit, an experience you’ve always dreamt of…..NOW IS THE TIME. Life is too short to overthink it! If getting it done right this second is too much, START THE PLANING process now! You can do this, we know you can!
Lets make it EXTRA! Ma! The Meatloaf!
Take time out and sit with a loved one, a friend, an elder in your family, your parents, your partner, your neighbor….and listen and share stories! Connect in person, and create real life memories. Learn some history, cherish some moments. Maybe even record them, grab a journal, record it on your phone, whatever will help you be in the present moment and connect. It’s worth it, trust us!
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References:
26 Year Business: Carmela’s Dance Studio
Children’s Theater Company: Stages of Imagination
NYC dance studio: Broadway Dance Center
Our Summers: Shawnee Playhouse/Shawnee on The Delaware
Chuck Kelly:Youtube
Frank Hatchett: Youtube
Phil Black: Youtube
Gregory Hines: Youtube
We are so stoked to have Guest, Tyler Kaufman, repping Everfresh Yoga Studio in Havertown, Pa talk us through his views of Yoga, how he got started, what it was like looking for a space post pandemic, and what a good sport he was getting through our “on the spot” game we played! His zen vibes hopefully will rub off on you, but don’t be fooled his classes are FIRE! Hot Yoga, Yoga, breath work, meditation…whatever part of this journey you are interested in or want to continue exploring, we highly recommend Tyler and his squad of incredible and diverse teachers at Everfresh...it’ll change your world.
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Real Tip of the Day: Fire It Up!
Try something new! Due to this episode we highly recommend trying your first yoga class if you haven’t already. If you have gotten into yoga, then we suggest trying something you have never tried before! Fire up your routine, fire up your comfort zone, fire up some creative juices that may be stagnant due to the day to day regiment. You will find how exhilarating it is to do something you have no limits or expectations on!
Lets make it EXTRA! Namast-hayyyy
Grab a buddy! That new and exciting thing you are trying out, do it with the buddy system! If you are a bit timid to get out there on your own, experiencing something with friend can make it that much more enjoyable and have you actually follow through with the plans! Grab a buddy, make a plan, and explore something NEW! Trust us, it’s worth it.
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References:
Check out the site: Everfresh Yoga Studio !
Check out the social media: Everfresh’s Instagram
This wasn’t talked about, but this is where Tyler got his YTT training in Long Island-he speaks so highly of his mentor and this space it feels only right to include it The Funky Om
Quarantine craze/yoga online: Yoga with Adriene
Yoga for Beginners: Poses and Benefits, Forbes
The importance of a good support system in your life is incredible. The benefits of having supportive people who want you to succeed, appreciate you, cheer you on, give you advice and tough love, want the best for your wellbeing and growth…the list goes on and on, are physical and mental. Look for the truly supportive people in your life, recognize their roll in your circle and celebrate it! At the same time, take note of the consistently negative vibes from people in your life that you just don’t resonate with anymore…we talk ways to find support, ways to make boundaries and set intentions for the not so support people, and the how to get it all done. This episode is so important, we hope you hear some strong takeaways that you will start thinking about so you can live the life you want to live!
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Real Tip of the Day: Reality Bites
Acknowledging that you can not change anyone else is key, you can only change you. Someone has to want to change to have change, it can not be forced. Coming to terms with the reality that you might actually have to lose a friendship or relationship to gain more positive relationships is a must. Think about who is in your circle and who you want to stay vs who you want to decrease energy exchange with.
Lets make it EXTRA! Who me? Couldn’t be!
Sometimes it takes two to tango! Take time to reflect on your creations on how you contribute to negatives situations. Does someone else energy rub off you on? Do their vibes spark something less than appealing in you? Be aware. Its hard to see your own faults
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References:
Importance of Support System, Mental Health First Aid
Instagram “Seasons" Reference, Speaker: Tyler Perry
Manage Stress: Strengthen Your Support Network, American Psychologist Association
Look for a Therapist! Psychologist Locator
Mental Health Information & Support
5 Ways To Stop Giving Negative People Power, Forbes
6 Steps to Ending A Toxic Relationship, Canadian Living
Justin is a seasoned nurse, a husband and Dad of 3 little ones, a coveted CFIT instructor, a life long friend and an all around wonderful human being. He shares some incredible insights on the mindset of a nursing career and how to juggle it all gracefully. We have a little too much fun with this guy, all of the time, but especially in this episode! We hope your jaw drops just as much in listening to the wisdom he shares and we hope you laugh with us!
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Real Tip of the Day: Get It, Girl
Compliment someone daily. It can be someone in your circle, a random person on the street, a colleague, you name it! A small compliment that requires no reciprocity could leave the biggest impact in someone’s day. Pay it forward with love - to others and especially to yourself!
Lets make it EXTRA! Thats hot!
What’s even more challenging is complimenting ourselves! Go the extra mile and look at yourself in the mirror and give yourself some love! Boost your mood in the simplest way and then go out into the world and it will be easier to spread joy to others. Change in the world starts with us individually - you deserve to feel good!
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References:
“PIES” - Framework for Wellness via Adulam Foundation
Children’s Learning Domain Activities - “PIES” via TWU
Health and Social Care - Slide Presentation
Self-Care is not Selfish! No it is not! You can not pour from an empty cup. You can not be your most authentic, joyful, generous, and loving self to others without taking time for yourself first. When we think of Self-Care we tend to think of luxurious spa days, massages, nail and hair salon hours, and they all come with a hefty price of time and money. We get it. Those options make it difficult to actually schedule in “you” time in your days. In this episode we talk EASY and FREE ways to to put small moments of joy into your life - so that you can be the best version of you!
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Real Tip of the Day: Set It, Don’t Forget It
Schedule your 20 - 30 - 60 minutes of time for yourself into your calendar! Do not wait for "free time” to pop up to do something for yourself. When you set it in your schedule you will be more include to follow through! Just wait and see how taking a little YOU time makes all the difference in the world.
Lets make it EXTRA! Simply The Best
Recognize the time of day when you feel your BEST. Maybe you’re a morning person, maybe that midday time is when you thrive, or maybe you’re a night owl…whichever it is for you, try to schedule your new self-care habit during that time! You’ll feel the best and benefit the most!
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References:
50 Best Self-Care Ideals for Mental and Physical Wellbeing
Vagus Nerve/Nervous System info!
Mel Robbins: Mel Robbins Podcast
Jay Shetty: On Purpose
Schitt’s Creek “Simply The Best”
*Trigger warning for those who have eating/food disorders. In this episode we will talk about weight, weight loss, dieting, healthy lifestyles and personal experience with it all.
Life is all about balance! With technology and social media we all have instant access to legitimate facts…but also unsolicited or marketed personal opinions. When it comes to nutrition or “dieting” it is easy to get sucked into the quick fix of “fads” and that’s what we are going to chat about today. We have done a majority of those fad diets and we have to let you in on a little secret we have realized along the way.
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Real Tip of the Day: Prep for Success!
If you are not prepped, you are prepped for failure, for stress, for more work for yourself. Set aside 1 day out of the week to cook and box up your meals. Maybe its just one meal. Maybe its just healthy snacks. Whatever you prep for your Monday - Friday, we guarantee you will feel more at ease with making decisions, having more time, and feeling less frazzled each day.
Lets make it EXTRA! Package? I’ll Pass
If it is in a pre-packaged container or bag…PASS. Go for clean, healthy snacks and meals for 5 days and take note of how you feel at the end of the week. We guarantee this extra step will be all the difference!
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
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References:
“Miami Diet” —-> South Beach Diet
Book: Skinny Bitch
The Most Popular Diet Trends on TikTok in 2022
Top 6 Diet Trends of 2022
The 17 Day Diet
10 Principals of Intuitive Eating
In all of our Philly/Delco accent glory, welcome to Episode 1 about who we are and where we came from! We just wanted to share how we got started and how we got to where we are now. Here. In the F2bR pod! There is so much more to tell, and those stories will come out in all of our episodes at some point. However, this podcast is not about us! We will be covering topics, sharing tips, and chatting with guests.
We hope you enjoyed our vibe and continue to tune in!
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Real Tip of the Day: You do YOU, BooBoo!
Grab a journal or your phone! At the end of the day for each week, note 3 things that brought you happiness and 3 things that didn’t bring you that warm and fuzzy feeling. At the end of 30 days realize what brings you all the joy and do more of that!
Lets make it EXTRA!
From your journal realizations, take something that feels more challenging for you to get through and try to perk it up with a badass outfit or accessory or something you really love and see if that little piece of confidence you added makes it that much better to get through.
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!
Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness
References:
Billy’s Crossfit Gym! www.ButchertownCrossfit.com Insta: @butchertowncrossfit
Mom’s studio! www.CarmelasDanceStudio.com Insta/Facebook: @carmelasdancestudio
CFIT Gear! www.HBICbynicole.com Insta: @hbicbynicole
Our 1st fitness job in NYC! www.mdancefitness.com Insta: @mdancefitness
We will add an episode boomer track every week if there's some contagious laughter involved. It is hard to not join in with people who are letting go with laughter, and tale as old as time it is the best medicine!
We hope you get a chuckle out with us for a brief few minutes :)
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If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us outwww.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness!
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Have we mentioned that we're "real" yet? You would think saying hello, our names, or the title of our new podcast would be a breeze...guess again! We grew up in the theater world, so hand us a monologue or 8 bars and we've got you covered...ask us to stand on stage and talk about ourselves and we will be sweating bullets. Gross. I know. As it turns out sitting on a couch with a full soundboard/microphone set up also makes us a little loopy.
To be completely honest, there was about 15 minutes of "take #5," "take #12," "take #23"...but we're still figuring out how to do this whole tech thing, and it all got deleted! Don't worry, they'll be plenty more each episode. We guarantee it : )
If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us out www.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness :)
Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast
Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness
Hey hey!!
We are Carly & Victoria - business owning sisters in the health and fitness industry and we just have thoughts and feelings towards aiming to thrive in this whole life thing while being REAL and not fitness-bots or with fake influencer perfection :) We are also SUPER excited to launch this Podcast!
Tune in for tips, tricks, advice, guests, games, and FUN! We base our fitness studio, CFIT Fitness, on fun and forgetting your working out...so hopefully we won't forget what were talking about, but we'll definitely be having fun!
So join us each week! To quote my 8 year old niece, and Carly's daughter, "Well, I really hope someone listens to it"...yea, us too!
If you want to workout with us, at home or in person, check us out www.CFITfitness.com We would love to have you join the CFIT Community :)
Follow us for updates, inspiration, and ridiculousness :)
Instagram: @fittoberealpodcast
Instagram/Facebook/Tik Tok @cfitfitness