Copper State FIT Podcast

Have you ever struggled with negative self-talk, self-sabotage, or just have a hard time getting out of your own head? Do you give up easily when things don't go just right, or find yourself on the hamster wheel of starting and stopping in the pursuit of your health and fitness goals? If so, this episode was made for you! I had the pleasure of interviewing Lane Farmer, Head Coach and founder of "The Formula" - A Program designed to inspire, encourage and build athletes up through mindset and character development in the pursuit of excellence. Mindset development will unlock doors you thought you could never open. Even if you don't consider yourself an athlete (BTW, we're all athletes). So, sit back, listen and take notes as Lane shares his "Secret Formula" to a bulletproof mindset!

Brandi is an English and journalism teacher for a High School in Nebraska where she also coaches unified sports. She and her husband, also a school teacher and coach, have a passion for fostering dogs along with the 3 dogs of their own. In her free time - as if she wasn't doing a ton already - Brandi also wears an instructor hat teaching Kickboxing classes. As you can imagine, Brandi was already keen on eating "healthy" and she was quite active and "fit". So, her reason for working with Copper State FIT was not to lose weight. Instead, Brandi was looking for someone to guide her in optimizing her health through nutrition as she navigated the "mine-field" of her rare disease called EoE (Eosinophilic Esophagitis). For Brandi, living with EoE meant living with allergies to the majority of foods she was accustom to eating. She felt overwhelmed, defeated and stuck! She knew that the restrictions of food choices also meant restrictions in vital nutrients that her body needed. To be honest, EoE was new for Copper State FIT too! Brandi was the first which made it SUPER fun and challenging for her coach and our team. Now, after working with Copper State FIT for the last 2 and a half years, Brandi has learned exactly what foods to eat to fuel her body without flaring up her EoE and she is thriving! I'd love for you to listen to Brandi share her experience of working with Copper State FIT and learning to manage life with EoE.   BRANDI'S STORY: https://copperstatefit.com/2021/10/brandi-b/

Erin is a married, mother of 4 and also works full-time. Yet, she still makes the time to prioritize her health and fitness to be the best "version of herself" in all areas of life. This was Erin's second time through our Nutrition Coaching Program. Her first time was after her 3rd baby and this time after her 4th. She also provides a unique perspective of working with two different CSF coaches. In the podcast, Erin gives us an inside look at the challenges she faced along the way and she reveals some great tips and suggestions for staying consistent in the journey. Listen to Erin's story here, then see his transformation on our website ERIN'S TRANSFORMATION: https://copperstatefit.com/2018/10/erin-rieschick/ FREE DOWNLOAD "5 SIMPLE STEPS TO BETTER NUTRITION FOR 2021"

Just a few months back, we posted Rachael's incredible weight loss story on our website.  In case you missed it, Rachael was THE FIRST Copper State FIT client to surpass the century mark. That's right, Rachael lost 100+ lbs!  Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Rachael as a guest on the CSF PODCAST. She was awesome enough to share the highs and the lows of losing 100+ lbsRachael, also revealed some surprising secrets on how she kept the momentum along the way. In this podcast, She shares  Her hilarious routine to keep her from missing her 5am workouts The surprisingly simple recipe she used to curb her sweet tooth (Here's the link to the recipe: https://thebigmansworld.com/the-ultimate-1-minute-protein-brownie/ Rachael says she makes a half batch in a mug and occasionally throws in a peanut butter dollop or pb fit powderhttps://thebigmansworld.com/the-ultimate-1-minute-protein-brownie/ An unorthodox, but effective strategy to balance health/ fitness and her social Life We're proud and inspired by Rachael and what she has accomplished. Please share this with someone you know that would be inspired too.  Listen to Rachael's story here, then see his transformation on our website RACHAEL'S TRANSFORMATION: https://copperstatefit.com/2020/10/rachael-d/ FREE DOWNLOAD "5 SIMPLE STEPS TO BETTER NUTRITION FOR 2021"

Learn WHY, HOW and WHAT method we use, as coaches, to set goals both personally and with our clients.  Then, complete your FREE SMART GOALS TEMPLATE on our website by clicking the link and have a completed copy emailed directly to you: https://www.copperstatefit.com/smartgoals/

Listen to Ryan's story here, then see his transformation on our website RYAN'S TRANSFORMATION: https://www.copperstatefit.com/2020/05/ryan-talbot/ FREE DOWNLOAD: NUTRITION QUICK START GUIDE

Listen to Emily's story here, then see her transformation on our website EMILY'S TRANSFORMATION: https://www.copperstatefit.com/2020/04/emily-kumm/ FREE DOWNLOAD: NUTRITION QUICK START GUIDE  

In this episode, I'm joined by guest and co-host... none other than my amazing wife, Rene Petropolis. Rene shares her background and her journey with health and fitness which includes an incredible transformation that you won't want to miss HERE.  She also gives her reason... her "WHY", why she chooses to make health and fitness a priority in her daily life. After Rene shares her story, we'll discuss Copper State FIT clients' most frequently asked questions. Rene and I will chime in on a few. And, we'll also share various perspectives as provided by our team of coaches. Clients' Most FAQs (Starts at min 46:00): How much protein do I need?  How do I get more protein? How do I combat hunger/ cravings? What foods do you (coaches) eat most often Does it matter WHEN I eat? Should I weigh/ log my foods as raw or cooked? Why does my scale fluctuate so much? How do I log food when eating out/ traveling/ on vacation? How do I get more fiber? FREE DOWNLOADS (CSF MyFitnessPal Tutorial & CSF Macro Cheat Sheet): CLICK HERE FREE PHONE CONSULTATION: CLICK HERE TRAVEL FRIENDLY TIPS BLOG POST: CLICK HERE

Listen to Jeanna, a retired teacher, mother of 6 and grandmother of 3, share how she dropped 22% body fat and lost 18.5 inches from her waist and hips.  All of this while going through the tragic loss of two loved ones and other obstacles along the way. She's a true inspiration!  Listen to Jeanna's story here, then see her transformation on our website JEANNA'S TRANSFORMATION: https://www.copperstatefit.com/jeanna-swann/ FREE DOWNLOADS (CSF MyFitnessPal Tutorial & CSF Macro Cheat Sheet): CLICK HERE FREE PHONE CONSULTATION: CLICK HERE

Many will relate to Jill's story. She was formerly a collegiate athlete. Now, a busy full-time working married mom of two (both under 5 years old). Then, when you learn WHAT she does for work and HOW she finds balance between work, family nutrition and fitness... you'll feel motivated to let go of all your excuses. Listen to Jill's story here, then see her transformation on our website JILL'S TRANSFORMATION: https://www.copperstatefit.com/jill-norton/ FREE DOWNLOADS (CSF MyFitnessPal Tutorial & CSF Macro Cheat Sheet): CLICK HERE FREE PHONE CONSULTATION: CLICK HERE

Ashley's story is impressive and inspiring. She is a wife, a mom and a doctor working LONG hours as she completes her residency. Ashley makes no excuses. She finds the time to juggle all of this AND STILL follows her workout and nutrition plans.  We can all agree, when Ashley makes up her mind to do something, it gets done! Listen to her story here, then see her transformation on our website ASHLEY'S TRANSFORMATION: https://www.copperstatefit.com/ashley-froese/ FREE DOWNLOADS (CSF MyFitnessPal Tutorial & CSF Macro Cheat Sheet): CLICK HERE FREE PHONE CONSULTATION: CLICK HERE

Amber put in the work and her results are incredible. Over a 10 month period, she lost, 60 lbs,  dropped 26% body fat, lost inches 24.5" in waist and hips combined. And, while the physical transformation is astonishing, the change in her mindset and new approach to healthy eating are the real wins! Listen to her story here, then see her transformation on our website AMBER'S TRANSFORMATION: https://www.copperstatefit.com/amber-smith/ FREE DOWNLOADS (CSF MyFitnessPal Tutorial & CSF Macro Cheat Sheet): CLICK HERE FREE PHONE CONSULTATION: CLICK HERE