We are on a mission to educate and empower others to take charge of their health through real life, practical application. We cut through the industry BS to tell you exactly what you need to know to live a healthy lifestyle without deprivation...and that doesn't involve living on salads and spending hours in the gym.
With gyms being closed or having certain restrictions in place, at home workouts are looking more and more appealing. It can be a hard sell for a gym rat though. Tune in for the benefits of working out from home. Connect with us on Instagram. Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons. You can find us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness
This time of year is notorious for fatigue. Learn some natural ways to help combat it this year! Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram too. Mel is at @melhammons and Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit
Do you snack when you're bored, frustrated or sad? Are you eating because you're programmed to eat a certain time? Learn the steps to take to take back control! Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram. Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
What's the deal with self-love and why does it matter for overall good health? Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness and find us on Instagram! Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
Understanding intuitive eating and taking the steps to get there. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram: Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
What do you do when you have limited time to exercise? Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram. Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
If you're an all or nothing person, especially when it comes to diet and exercise, this explains the 80/20 ‘rule' and how it can serve you better, long term. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness!
Low carb and other restrictive diets can negatively impact your hormones. It's important to research the long term effects of the plan you're attempting to follow. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness! Link to study referenced in show: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12790900/
Find out why NEAT is so important for long term health and metabolism! Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram. Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
What is it? What's the purpose and how does it differ from the body positivity movement? Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram. Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
Cleanses, detoxes and other quick fixes. WHY?! These are not long term, healthy, strategies for weight loss. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond or find us on Instagram. Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
Join us as with our first guest contributor, Melissa Herpel, FNP of Express Family Clinic as we discuss tips for staying healthy during the upcoming flu season, healthy habits and how to know if you need medical intervention. Express Family Clinic has 3 locations serving the Spring, Conroe and New Candy area. They offer top notch care for a flat fee without insurance and are walk in friendly. www.expressfamilyclinic.com
Find out where you get them and why you need them! Hint: it's not in a bottle! Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness. You can also find us on Instagram: Mel is at @melhammons and Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit
Whether we binge eat, mindlessly snack or use food for comfort, there IS a way to regain control and get in touch with what your body is trying to tell you. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram. Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
Recommendations and importance of proper sleep, screen time and exercise for kids along with tips to help implement healthier routines. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness. You can also find us on Instagram! Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
All the things FIBER! Let's talk where to get it, how much you need, poop (yep we went there!)! Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram. Mel is at @melhammons and Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit
There is no shortage of advice on losing weight and most of it is garbage. Listen in as we share REAL tips for real people! Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness and on Instagram. Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
Strength training, whether it be body weight, bands, machines or free weights should be a part of everyone's routine. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness with Mel & Bre. Find us on Instagram too. Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
Fat still has a bad rap even though we have years of proven research showing why we need healthy fat. In this episode we talk about the different kinds of fat, what you should be looking for and the importance of having it as part of your well rounded diet. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram! Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
The History of Intuitive Eating, what it is, the paradigms of it, pros and cons and why some of them are easier said than done. Follow us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or on Instagram. Bre is at @hopefaithfit and Mel is at @melhammons
The myth that just won't die: weights make women bulky....couldn't be further from the truth! Connect with us on Facebook At Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram. Mel is at @melhammons and Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit
We are 50 episodes in and are so happy you're here! Thank you for joining us on this journey and helping us celebrate what's to come!
Belly fat is a sore spot for many people. How we can safely and healthfully deduce it? What are the different types of fat? What can trigger excess belly fat? Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram: Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
Achieving the perfect balance is nearly impossible but it is something to strive for with your fitness goals. Finding something you can do long term is the key to success, regardless of your age, goals and current level of fitness. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or leave us a review on ITunes! We can also be found on Instagram. Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
It's no secret that we are a little too connected and on the go in our current society-even with a pandemic. Constantly running on empty and adding to our plates does NOT do anything for our health. In this episode we talk about the detriments of running yourself ragged and ways to slow down. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness! We can also be found on Instagram: Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
The Diet industry is filled with confusing misinformation and the Body Positivity movement isn't doing us any favors. It's impossible to know what is best when one industry promotes thinness at all costs and the other encourages health at all sizes. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram. Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @Melhammons
Our routines are thrown off, whether you have kids in school, are working full time with kids under foot or something in between....planning is a key to success. This episode is dedicated to the benefits of meal planning and prepping and how it can set you up for success. Find us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness. You can also connect with us on Instagram: Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
Cortisol or what we commonly associate with stress can be a slippery slope. We discuss high & low cortisol levels, symptoms and how to combat them naturally as well as the dangers of chronic high cortisol levels. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram! Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
IIFYM-If It Fits Your Macros....does that mean you can eat anything? Find out how the fit-fluencers push this disordered way of eating and how it should really be done! Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram! Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
If your gym is still closed and you feel like you can't get in a good workout, think again! Check out this episode to find out how you can stay active, stay on track with your goals and get a great workout sans equipment. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram: Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
Getting those last few pounds off is harder than the first few. In this episode we talk about why that is, what you can do and how to reframe how you look at them. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness! You can also find us on Instagram: Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
We are ALL under stress and anxiety with the state of our world right now. In this episode we share tips and strategies to help you cope now and long term. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness. Find us on Instagram: Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
Should you work out if you're injured? What about imbalances? Learn the differences and how to work through them and with them to come out stronger and more mobile. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness and on Instagram. Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
You've likely heard of IF or Intermittent Fasting. In this episode we dissect what it is, who should or shouldn't try it and why it's not a diet. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness and find us on Instagram! Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
Maybe you grew and just birthed a human-congrats!! Maybe you're preparing to conceive or your baby is 10 and the weight is still sticking around...in this episode we talk about healthy ways to head into your pregnancy, food consumption during pregnancy and realistic ways to get your body back afterward. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness and on Instagram. Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and you can find Mel at @melhammons
If you're on the journey to improve your health you will eventually hit a plateau. In this episode we help you uncover ways to continue tracking progress, how to tell if you really are stuck and ways to get over the jump. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness. You can find us on Instagram too! Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
What IS the Keto diet? Pros and Cons? Is it right for you? Let's figure it out together. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness. You can also find us on Instagram! Bre is @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is @melhammons
Have you ever done a 30 Day Ab Challenge and were bummed to not have a 6-pack at the end? Find out why and learn more about why these challenges are not beneficial to your long term success. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness. You can also find us on Instagram! Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
Carbs are one of the most debated macronutrients. If you're on the fence about carbs, we dissect the good, great and not so great carbs. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness. Find us on Instagram. Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
In this episode we break down what having a healthy metabolism means, how chronic restrictive diets and exercise slow it down and ways to increase it. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness. Find us on Instagram! Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
Having a strong pelvic floor is not only for women. In this episode we discuss what it is, why we all need to strengthen it (especially pre and post baby!) and how to do it. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram: Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
We are listening! We have compiled a list from your suggestions and answered them in one episode! From protein bars, recipes, excess weight around the tummy and more... Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness and leave your suggestions for future episodes. You can also find Bre on Instagram at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel at @melhammons
With all the conflicting info on eating before or after a workout and what time of day is best to workout, we break it down so you can find what works for you! Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or on Instagram. Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
Have you heard the term Reverse Dieting? Do you know if it's right for you? In this episode we lay out the basics and give you the tools so you'll know if it's something you should consider. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness. Or find us on Instagram! Bre is at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
As trainers we hear “I can't exercise because I don't have any equipment!” In this episode we break down why that isn't true and things you can focus on if all you have is your body. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness it find Bre on Instagram at @hopefaithgetfit and Mel at @melhammons
In this episode we ditch the health and wellness hats for a bit and have some fun! Get to know us, laugh with us, do some reflecting! Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or find us on Instagram: Bre is @hopefaithgetfit and Mel can be found at @melhammons
We should all be able to love the skin we are in, regardless of shape, size, color and everything in between but what happens when a movement is taken to the extreme? Follow us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness and connect with us on Instagram. ▶️ Bre is @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is @melhammons Article referenced: Body Image Campaign from Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind-your-body/201908/do-body-positive-media-campaigns-actually-work
We ALL fall off the preverbal wagon. Sometimes we find ourselves getting drug behind it and unless you have the foundation built, you're going to have a hard time getting back on. In this episode we talk about getting back up, building a good foundation and few other important things you should know when seeking out professional help. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness! Or find us each on Instagram: Bre is @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is @melhammons
Protein-how much do you need? What sources are best for you? Incomplete vs complete proteins and why you need to know the difference. We dig into the importance of protein for everyone and help you decipher how much and what types you need. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness and on Instagram
Maintaining a routine or schedule is insanely beneficial when searching for that work/life balance. Being over scheduled is almost a badge of honor in our society and it's not doing us any favors. Connect with us on Facebook at Beyond Fitness or on Instagram! Mel is @melhammons and Bre is @hopefaithgetfit
We often think drastic changes are necessary when it comes to cleaning up our nutrition. Truthfully, the magic happens when we make small changes and that can start with something as simple as swapping out a condiment. Learn about some of our favorite healthy swaps and be sure to follow our Beyond Fitness Facebook page for more details. You can find us on Instagram too! Bre is @hopefaithgetfit and Mel is at @melhammons
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