220| If You've Been Putting Your Health Off Until Your Kids Graduate, You Need to Hear This

220| If You've Been Putting Your Health Off Until Your Kids Graduate, You Need to Hear This

You know that thing you keep telling yourself you'll deal with later — after the kids' schedules calm down, after summer, after they graduate? This episode is about that. I'm sharing a conversation I had with a mom at the gym who's been putting off a shoulder issue for years because that's just what moms do. And I think a lot of you are doing the exact same thing, just with different details. Here's what I want you to hear today: putting yourself last isn't selfless. It has real consequences. And taking care of yourself doesn't mean your family comes second — the both/and is actually available to you. You just need to find your first small step. 🔗 Free 100 Gram Protein Cheat Sheet [https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/free-resources] 🔗 Meal Planning on Autopilot Starter Kit — $7 [https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/mealplanning] 🔗 Fat Loss Formula for Moms [https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/fatlossformula] — Book a Free Discovery Call Here [https://calendar.app.google/X3Xb5FkRfVCzokco9] Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moms-overcoming-overwhelm-decluttering-tips-declutter/id1645070363] — Rachel

219| Live Coaching: When The Scale Isn't Moving The Way Your Expected

If you've ever looked at the scale and thought am I even doing this right? — this episode is for you. I'm sharing a live coaching session with one of my clients, Jessica, who came to me with two questions that by the end of the call, turned out to be way more connected than either of us realized. We talk about tracking accuracy, realistic expectations, and why the one-to-two pounds per week rule the internet keeps pushing is honestly not reality for most of the women I work with — especially if you're lifting. If you're putting in the work and starting to lose faith, don't go anywhere. -Rachel   🔗 Book a free discovery call [https://calendar.app.google/wnUNwThhA3jXLB1WA] 🔗 Join the Fat Loss Formula for Moms [https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/fatlossformula]

218| If You've Ever Told Yourself 'I Have No Self Control Around Sweets' - This Episode Is for You

When we restrict sweets and label them as "bad," we're not solving anything — we're just building pressure. And eventually that pressure valve blows. If you've ever white-knuckled it all week and then completely lost it with a bag of something on Friday night, you know exactly what I mean. In this episode I'm breaking down why restriction backfires, why "just eat intuitively" isn't the answer either, and what it actually looks like to build real self control around sweets — with guardrails, not willpower. -Rachel Next Steps 🔗 Book a free discovery call [https://calendar.app.google/619LcNn6nhet3u3i8] 🔗 the Fat Loss Formula for Moms [https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/fatlossformula]

217| How Fit Moms With Multiple Kids Still Have Time To Work Out-4 Things They Do Differently

You know that fit mom who has kids and a job but STILL manages to hit the gym too?  How does she do it?  That's what I'm talking about today on the podcast. She isn't a special unicorn, I promise. But I'm pretty sure she IS doing a few things differently than you to be consistent with exercise for years, and I'm sharing them in this episode.  Enjoy! -Rachel Next Steps:  Book a free call [https://calendar.app.google/191MHGgUDXbogpnb9]to find out about my Fat Loss Formula for Moms coaching program [https://www.effectivefitnessforwomen.com/fatlossformula]

216| Can You Pursue Fat Loss Without Obsessing Over Your Body? Interview with Brittany Braswell, RD

Is it actually possible to pursue fat loss and strength goals without your body consuming your mental space? Today's guest thinks so. Brittany Braswell, host of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast, joins me to tackle the messy intersection of body goals and mental obsession. We dive into when healthy habits cross the line into unhealthy obsession—and how to recognize if you've already crossed it.  This isn't about abandoning your goals or embracing toxic positivity. It's about finding a way to pursue the body you want without letting it hijack your brain. Wherever you are in your healthy journey, this episode offers a refreshingly honest look at how to build strength—both physical and mental—without building an obsession. Connect with Brittany Here:  Podcast: Faith-Filled Food Freedom [https://open.spotify.com/show/7Bo0Z4VpiWozXR9ZgcaxZD?si=d5a9a6fe492945e2]  Instagram: @brittanybraswellrd [https://www.instagram.com/brittanybraswellrd/] Freebie: The Body Image Cheat Sheet [http://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/cheatsheet] The Joy-Filled Eater Course [http://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/course]