Gym Bag Confessions

Adrenal Fatigue, Gym FOMO & Dog Mom Superiority

Today we’re talking adrenal fatigue, gym FOMO, and the ridiculous pride of being a dog mom 🐶. Rochelle shares her recent health scare, what it’s like facing possible gym restrictions, and how past experiences with Hashimoto’s and bad doctors have shaped her approach to recovery. AnnMarie brings the laughs (and the dog shower invites) Whether you’ve dealt with burnout, inconsistent training, or just love a good gym rant, this episode’s for you.

Cupcakes, Comebacks, AI Big Butts & A Third Arm

We ate cupcakes for breakfast and tried to convince ourselves buying a new gym outfit means we went to the gym. In this episode, Rochelle and AnnMarie get very real about falling into a wellness funk—then figuring out how to bounce back their way out of it. Even though it feels like months that we've been here.   We talk body image meltdowns, spiraling over Tim Horton's donuts, fighting with ChatGPT for glute gains and how it gave us a third arm, plus trying to get back to balance without falling into toxic all-or-nothing habits. We’re not tracking macros. We’re not punishing ourselves. We’re just trying to be kind to our bodies again… one cupcake confession at a time.   👀 If you’ve ever fallen off your routine and felt like a failure—this one's for you.   👀 GOT GAINS TO SHARE? We feature YOU in episodes! Big or small - we celebrate them ALL! 👉 SUBMIT YOUR GAINS HERE [https://airtable.com/appRFQ8il1DJschUj/pagmNsDdBeUrDHKOC/form] 😂 GOT A CONFESSION?  Share your funny/embarrassing gym confession and we’ll share it on the pod! CLICK HERE [https://airtable.com/appRFQ8il1DJschUj/pag2cSWGiNd90USJ1/form] 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with your gym bestie 💌 Click here to watch us on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@gymbagconfessions?si=b5mfioIZ2Vxppn76]

Stop Talking to Yourself Like an A**hole

Ever find yourself doing all the “right” things—tracking macros, hitting the gym, following the plan—but still feeling like absolute 💩 about yourself? In this honest and empowering episode of Gym Bag Confessions, we’re calling out the toxic self-talk that holds so many women back from true progress. We talk about the invisible work—how you speak to yourself, how you treat yourself, and how love (not shame) is the real secret to lasting change. 💌 JOIN OUR HOT GIRL CHALLENGE!! 📝 Sign up here [https://shesmakinggains.myflodesk.com/hotgirlchallenge] 👀 GOT GAINS TO SHARE? We feature YOU in episodes! Big or small - we celebrate them ALL! 👉 SUBMIT YOUR GAINS HERE [https://airtable.com/appRFQ8il1DJschUj/pagmNsDdBeUrDHKOC/form] 😂 GOT A CONFESSION?  Share your funny/embarrassing gym confession and we’ll share it on the pod! CLICK HERE [https://airtable.com/appRFQ8il1DJschUj/pag2cSWGiNd90USJ1/form] 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with your gym bestie 💌 Click here to watch us on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@gymbagconfessions?si=b5mfioIZ2Vxppn76]

It’s Been a Month… And We Still Don’t Have Our Sh*t Together

Welcome back to Gym Bag Confessions — the podcast where we normalize being a hot mess and making gains anyway 💅 In this episode, AnnMarie and Rochelle open up about how it’s been a full month since their last challenge… and they still don’t have their sh*t together. From gut-healing protocols gone rogue, string cheese debates, chaotic gym routines, and mental burnout — they share it ALL. But here’s the kicker: you can still be proud of yourself even in the mess. ✨ We cover: – Why we thought we’d be more “put together” by now – How real progress looks in real life – What’s actually working (even when it feels like nothing is) – The beauty in imperfection and showing up at 70% 🔥 Your permission slip: You don’t need to be perfect to make progress.   💌 JOIN OUR HOT GIRL CHALLENGE!! 📝 Sign up here [https://shesmakinggains.myflodesk.com/hotgirlchallenge] 👀 GOT GAINS TO SHARE? We feature YOU in episodes! Big or small - we celebrate them ALL! 👉 SUBMIT YOUR GAINS HERE [https://airtable.com/appRFQ8il1DJschUj/pagmNsDdBeUrDHKOC/form] 😂 GOT A CONFESSION?  Share your funny/embarrassing gym confession and we’ll share it on the pod! CLICK HERE [https://airtable.com/appRFQ8il1DJschUj/pag2cSWGiNd90USJ1/form] 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with your gym bestie 💌 Click here to watch us on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@gymbagconfessions?si=b5mfioIZ2Vxppn76]

Being Mormon F*cked My Fitness Journey (But Here’s What Helped)

😮 Growing up Mormon taught Rochelle to be "perfect"—on the outside. But that pressure didn’t just mess with her mental health… it wrecked her fitness journey too. In this raw and hilarious confessional, Rochelle and AnnMarie dive deep into how perfectionism shaped their identities, their bodies, and their burnout. In this episode: * How religious pressure baked in the “be perfect” mentality 🍰 * The surprising ways perfectionism destroys real progress in fitness * What finally helped Rochelle start showing up for herself again (hint: ✨radical honesty✨) * Why “faking it” to appear disciplined only keeps you stuck * How to redefine your “future self” goals without making her a robot  🎉 Shoutout to our She’s Making Gains Spotlight: Molly Carlson [https://www.youtube.com/@mollycarlson1] 💌 JOIN OUR HOT GIRL CHALLENGE!! 📝 Sign up here [https://shesmakinggains.myflodesk.com/hotgirlchallenge] 👀 GOT GAINS TO SHARE? We feature YOU in episodes! Big or small - we celebrate them ALL! 👉 SUBMIT YOUR GAINS HERE [https://airtable.com/appRFQ8il1DJschUj/pagmNsDdBeUrDHKOC/form] 😂 GOT A CONFESSION?  Share your funny/embarrassing gym confession and we’ll share it on the pod! CLICK HERE [https://airtable.com/appRFQ8il1DJschUj/pag2cSWGiNd90USJ1/form] 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with your gym bestie 💌 Click here to watch us on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@gymbagconfessions?si=b5mfioIZ2Vxppn76] Follow us on IG  [https://www.instagram.com/gymbagconfessions/]