Fit Family Foundations

If you're like me, you can sit at your desk for hours fixated on one project after another.And although you feel productive, imagine how much more productive you could be if you took some time to take care of yourself.Yes, even at your desk.So (for now) sit back, relax and...ENJOY THE SHOW...and I'll tell you how.

You've heard the phrase to work smarter, not harder."Well...Brandon Hill, founder and CEO of Gimmzi Smart Rewards, has created a way to reward business owners and consumers for connecting in a smart, innovative way.He has taken traditional points rewards programs and taken them to a new level - and he's simply scratching the surface.Are you intriguing? Then sit back, relax and...ENJOY THE SHOW!Want to learn more about Brandon and Gimmzi Smart Rewards? Head to Facebook at Facebook.com/gimmzismartrewards and Instagram at Instagram.com/gimmzi

If you reach for convenient foods, skip meals, or run purely on caffeine (yes, that means you coffee drinkers)...This is a can't-miss show!Because I flip the script - in the form of simple, real-life nutritional tips that will help you stay energized, mentally sharp, and ready to crush your day — without spending hours in the kitchen or surviving on rabbit food.So sit back, relax (and maybe grab a healthy snack) and...ENJOY THE SHOW!

Karen Wrenn does more than bring order to people's homes through her successful Brunswick County, NC business - Brunswick Organizing Solutions.Karen brings order to people's lives - and a sense of joy and relief amidst the chaos that life can bring - through her background in elementary and special education, and especially through the in passion and compassion she learned during her childhood.She shared those personal experiences in a new book she co-authored entitled, "Her Unseen Battle: Stories of Conquering Personal Battles, Accompanied By Practical Tips, Empowering Affirmations, and Actionable Steps"So sit back, relax and of course, ENJOY the show...And learn in short order that organizing homes only scratches the surface of what Karen really does. Want to learn more about Karen and Brunswick Organizing Solutions, head to her website at getorganizednc.com as well as on Facebook and Instagram.Also, head to Amazon to snag your copy of her book!

After several months of working non-stop to promote my new book - "Reclaiming My Authentic Self: A Journey From Fear to Freedom" - the fire inside of me was starting to dim.Time away with the family in a quiet, secluded place in the western North Carolina mountains helped reignite the passion with me.And it reminded of a valuable lesson I already knew but have sometimes ignored...disconnecting from time to time helps us reconnect with our purpose in life.So sit back, relax and of course...ENJOY the show!

Josh Riggs doesn't simply talk the talk. He's also walked the walk in both the fitness and business worlds. He has hustled his way, literally and figuratively, from online coaching and renting gym space to owning and operating three successful gyms, and he takes that same relentless approach when he steps onto the gym floor – because he stands behind what he believes in. He's also a two-time best-selling author who's passionate about sharing the real, raw truth about building a fitness business - and that's a sneak peek into how far he has come in the past eight years. So sit back, relax and of course...ENJOY the show!

What's the Fernandes Fit Way? It's providing the foundation for quality health and fitness while overcoming the excuses that have held you back for too long. That's the lifeblood behind my new online course that I want to help as many people as possible. Interested in learning more? Then sit back, relax and of course - ENJOY the show - then click the link below to find out more. https://go.fernandesfit.com/fernandes-fit-way-online-course972826

I want to wish you all a healthy and healthy 2025. But this episode is geared toward everyone making resolutions about being as healthy as healthy in the coming year. Resolutions are great. Results are even better. But there's so much in the middle that you have to be prepared to do. So for now, sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY the show! Then get ready to do some hard work in 2025!

It doesn't take much time to get a feel for Carlie Sturtz's profound dedication to mental health, spiritual harmony and illuminating pathways to inner peace and sustainable success. You can call it her higher purpose in life. Then she shares the pain behind that purpose, and you fully understand what drives her every day, no matter what obstacles get in her way. It's a cant-miss episode that's equal parts heart-wrenching and heartwarming, and insightful and inspiring. So sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY! Want to learn more about Carlie. Head to @bloomiebrained on YouTube and Instagram as well as her website at bloomiebrained.com.

My Dad - the man I'm named after - would have turned 81 on Nov. 23. The first anniversary of his death is on Nov. 30. It's safe to say this will be an emotional week for me and my family. But in a way I didn't imagine at first... Writing my new book, "Reclaiming My Authentic Self: A Journey from Fear to Freedom," has been cathartic for me. Because over time, it's become a tribute to my Dad.

The holiday season already can be a challenge. Why not accept the "No Gain, No Pain" Holiday Challenge... Where, if successful, you can enjoy the best of the worlds - all the delicious holiday foods you love to eat, while maintaining the quality health and well-being we all want. All you have to do now is sign up through the link below - and of course, sit back, relax and...ENJOY the show, as I explain what the challenge is all about. https://go.fernandesfit.com/no-pain-no-gain-challenge

As I begin my 54th trip around the sun, I figure what better way to do it than with some exciting news... I have completed the manuscript to my first solo book - "Reclaiming My Authentic Self: A Journey from Fear to Freedom" And what better time to reveal it than this week of all weeks, when arguably the most contentious and historic presidential election took place. Trust me, there's a connection between the two. You'll just need to sit back, relax and - ENJOY - the show to find out what it is...

You've been in a groove with your health and fitness routine for months. It seems like nothing can get in your way. Until you're on your way out of town. Then one of two things can happen - either allow your health and wellness to fall by the wayside. Or you can map out a plan to keep you on top of your game while you're out of town - because Fitness Is Our Business. The answer should be obvious. But if it's not (and even if it is), sit back, relax and... ENJOY THE SHOW!

We know that Fitness Is Our Business... But we don't all handle our business at the same time of day. Some of us tackle our health and fitness routine after a long day's work - and that means tackling similar challenges and obstacles that early risers face. Building a proper mindset, setting realistic goals and maintaining consistency, among other factors, are keys to success. And of course, so is doing the work. For now, all you need to do is sit back, relax and... ENJOY THE SHOW!

I posed the question, "Are You Ready to Change," in the first episode of the show on Oct. 10, 2021. It was meant for my audience, but it applied to me too - and still applies to me all this time later. Because even though the show has changed over time, from Fit Family Foundations to the Healthy Lives, Healthy Business Podcast. But I have changed so much more. In honor of this special milestone, I fondly recall how much I have changed along the way. So sit back, relax and ENJOY the show - and then do me a solid and subscribe to the show, so more people have the opportunity to learn that... Fitness Is Our Business.

Episode #99 is also a first for this nearly 3-year-old show - as in my first repeat guest - and it was only fitting that it was Tomas Keenan. I admire and respect Tomas for many reasons - namely who he is, what he stands for personally and professionally, and a riveting personal story that rose from humble beginnings to build a seven-figure, and now helps other entrepreneurs do the same. It's been nearly 2 years since he was first on the show, so it was time to have him back because there's much more we can learn from him. So sit back, relax - LEARN - and of course, ENJOY! Want to learn more about Tomas and the services he provides? Head to connectwiththomas.com.

Having a powerful morning routine is vital - and that routine begins before we awaken in the morning. The more we can plan ahead for how we start our day... The better opportunity we have to conquer the day. So sit back, relax - and of course, enjoy - this episode at any time of the day or night. It will open your eyes.

After the historic storm that has devastated southeastern North Carolina this week, it's tough to ignore the importance of insurance in our families' lives. Johnny Foust, a genuinely God-fearing, family first, and fitness-minded insurance agent with Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company here in Wilmington knows how to have those tough conversations to make his clients feel right at home in what can be uncomfortable situations. He offers a selfless mentality that comes from spending most of his working life in the hospitality industry, and offers unmatched customer service and passion to protect as many families as humanly possible - because he knows how much these families count on him. If insurance weighs on your mind, or even if you don't give it a second thought, this is an episode you don't want to miss. So sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY! Want to learn more about Johnny and the services he offers? Give him a call at 910.617.2042, email him at johnny.foust@ncfbins.com or head to Facebook at Johnny Foust, NC Farm Bureau and his NC Farm Bureau website.

In today's “Live to Work, Not Work to Live” society, it's easy to feel selfish about taking the time to take care of ourselves. We're all pulled in many directions, it can often feel like taking time for ourselves means we're letting others down or neglecting important responsibilities. That needs to change...starting with not feeling guilty for sitting back, relaxing and enjoying the latest episode of the show because... Fitness Is Our Business.

"Fitness Is Our Business" isn't simply a mantra. It's the foundation on which Fernandes Fit was built. To be at our best in the business world, we have to be at our best personally. We have to take care of ourselves...and that takes some of the hardest work we will ever do. For now, though - sit back, relax and... ENJOY THE SHOW!

Call Karl Elken a geek. He wears that moniker with pride. Oh, and that Chief Sales Geek, as in Chief Sales Geek for the Carolinas and Georgia. He has forgotten more about sales in his 30-year career than many people know, and he uses that knowledge to change the world views sales. And that's not all you need to know about Karl. So sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY! Want to learn more about Karl? Head to salesgeekcsg.com, connect with him on LinkedIn at Karl H. Elken, or send him an email at karl@salesgeekcsg.com.

Kaitlyn Young gets real and raw - and most of all, authentic - on this episode, which shows clearly why the founder and CEO of Social Media Doctor has been become such a successful entrepreneur so quickly. She not only emphasizes the importance of being authentic on social media and not being afraid of the haters out there, but she practices what she preaches. Kaitlyn shares tips for building a social media strategy that aligns with our mission and values - and it all starts with her incredible and poignant story of perseverance. So sit back, relax and prepare to be inspired! Want to learn more or connect with Kaitlyn? You can find her on all social media channels under Kaitlyn Young and Kaitlyn Young Official, as well as SMD's website - SMDoctor.com.

My leg gave out...and I instantly thought all the work I had done rehabbing my injury had gone to waste. That's how quickly fear can set in...if we allow it. It's OK to be afraid, but we need to lean into that fear, not give into it - myself included. It's also OK to sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY THE SHOW!

The importance of setting the right example, in health and fitness and all facets of life, came full circle recently. Even with the Vicnasium right next door to his room, my son, Zach, rarely showed an interest in taking training seriously - until the night of his 14th birthday earlier this month. He was watching all this time...and that's finally paying off.

My ongoing recovery from a torn Achilles tendon continues emphasizing the importance of having a positive mindset. How we choose to look at at a time in our lives determines how we approach it and how successful we are at conquering it...and I have firsthand experience. So sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY!

As I recover - literally step by step - from a torn Achilles tendon - I am reminded of other humbling experiences that have impacted my life and taught me valuable lessons. Starting with my foray into the health and fitness industry, and over these past 3+ years, building Fernandes Fit. But allow me to start from the beginning. So sit back, relax and of course...ENJOY!

It's easy to get out of a daily routine that works for us. And the more time that passes, the harder it is to get back into it. A lot goes into that routine, but it grows simpler the more we grow accustomed to doing it. So it can seem overwhelming to try to regain our groove in life. But if we do one thing, whatever that thing is, that's the all-important first step to getting back on our path to success. If this resonates with you, this episode is for you. So sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

Kasia Foltyn is known as the "Mobile Mermaid" who brings her passion for teaching swimming and the importance of water safety to people no matter where they are. But there's much more to her than meets the eye. It all starts with her simply effective - and most importantly, faith-based - approach that is summed up in six letters - be.GO.Do. So I'll simply let her share what that means and why it's so important to her in her own words. So sit back, relax and...ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

Now that Zach is a few months away from starting high school, it's hard not to start thinking ahead to college - and the alarmingly high cost of attending one. College is no longer a place to find yourself. The numbers - specifically ROI on the massive investment - have to add up. The good thing is, listening to this episode will cost you only a few minutes of your time. So sit back, relax and... ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

Jeremy Gunn and his wife, Billie, take the pain out of painting. That's how they roll - because that's what their team, their customers and the integrity of JBG Services, Painting Division - their Wilmington, NC-based company means to them. Count my family and I as are proud customers of JBG. So when I relaunched this show, I had to have Jeremy on to talk about JBG, his nearly 25 years in the restoration industry, his time as a martial arts instructor, and his vast experience in leadership roles has led to building a successful business. So make sure to learn more Jeremy, Billie and JBG at jbgpainting.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068914193820. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

After a six-month hiatus, I'm back on the airwaves - with a new name and focus for the show. On the "Healthy Lives, Healthy Business" Podcast, we will help fellow entrepreneurs, business owners and career-minded people empower their personal and professional success through health and fitness. A couple things remain the same though... We'll have a bunch of great guests...and we'll have lots of fun. So sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

I'm finally on the right side of COVID-19...and I 100% believe being healthy and physically fit helped me get through it without any major issues. Which makes further believe that true health and fitness isn't about getting healthy and physically fit. It's about staying healthy and physically fit when life throws curveballs at you. Which I share on the latest installment of the show (through a cough or two of course) So sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

That's a loaded question given the state of the health and fitness industry today (i.e. influencers). There's also some very simple answers - namely to lose weight and feel better. But on this episode, I delve a little deeper into why you should a hire coach. But for now, sit back and relax and of course... ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

Occurred recently, thanks to my wife, Shelly, calling me out on not paying enough attention to her and our marriage. That set the stage for some real change between us - for the better. So if you've been neglecting your spouse or significant other lately, this is the episode you need to check out. So sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

Before we decide to take control of our quality of life? I'm reminded of that every time I speak to my Dad, who's health - and subsequently quality of life - has declined dramatically since suffering a major stroke nearly 6 years ago. Which, after our Father's Day conversation on Sunday, prompted me to get on the mic and talk off the cuff and from the heart. So sit back, relax and... really LISTEN. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

That's more than a mantra. It's now the focal point of my business. I'm working with entrepreneurs, business owners and career-oriented people...because first and foremost, we're all human beings. And sometimes, we need a little help. But for now... Sit back, relax and... ENJOY THE SHOW! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

This is the first episode of this podcast in five weeks...and do I have a lot to share with you. So much has changed in that time, but that doesn't come as a surprise. Life changes all the time, whether we like it or not. Whether we're ready or not. Sure, we can fight it, but we'll lose every time. So ready or not, here's the latest edition of the show. Sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

Because if I had faced the path to entrepreneurship and opening a business alone, I would have ran the other day. I owe so much to my family by blood and family of choice, starting with my wife, Shelly. I wouldn't be where I am without them. So I plan to celebrate with them when I officially become a published author on Wednesday, May 3 - the day the book collaboration, "Real Talk With Real Fit Pros," launches. For now, I simply say 'Thank You' on this edition of the show. So sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

You already know my life is an open book. But on Wednesday, May 3, my life will be in a book - and you will have the opportunity to open it see what's inside. On that day, I officially become a published author, as I'm part of a book collaboration entitled, "Real Talk With Real Fit Pros." You will learn more about who I am, as well as a great group of fellow fitness professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners who I proudly call family by choice. So mark that date on tour calendar, and then head to Amazon to pick up your very own copy (or 12). In the meantime... Sit back, relax and... ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

Jerry Handley's moniker is the East Coast Viking, thanks in part to his impressively full beard. But look past the physical persona, deep within the man... And you find a well-respected, hard-working and intelligent entrepreneur and coach, whose passion shines through every day at Viking Performance Training in Morgantown, W. Va. - training today's youth to tackle life's biggest challenges and create the best version of themselves through health and fitness. If you have student-athletes at home, you want to listen closely. So sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY! Want to learn more about and connect with Jerry and Viking Performance Training? Head to Facebook at Facebook.com/VikingPerformanceTraining, Instagram at @therealvikingperformance and @realjerryhandley and their YouTube channel at youtube.com/channel/UCXyHNJM1H6K4HsJYdETdpIA You can also check out his new apparel line, Viking Fitness Apparel, by heading to vikingfitnessapparel.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

Because when you think you know it all, you fail to learn a valuable lesson that applies to all aspects of life. Learning leads to growth. I received a valuable reminder of that lesson these past couple of weeks. Tune in to the latest installment of the show to learn more. See what I did there... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

It's real simple to simplify what we have to do in life. It's much harder to get to that point in life. Sometimes, though, life forces you to do just that - and that has happened to me these past few weeks. Tune in to learn what's happened, and how it's forced me to really simplify life even more than it already was. So sit back, relax and... ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

My family has moved a lot, especially in the past four years. But those moves weren't made specifically in search of happiness. Because, happiness comes from within - and you'll learn what I mean within these next 14 minutes. So sit back, relax and... ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

Run through them. Power through them. Those are the challenging thoughts I had to face as limiting beliefs ran through my mind while completing my first half-marathon recently. I had to fight through them, just like I had to fight through the pain and discomfort on that 13.1-mile trek. The good thing is, you don't have to work so hard to learn how I pushed through the pain and doubt. Just sit back, relax and of course... ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

Quality Independence isn't simply the title of this show, or the name behind Beth Locke's occupational therapy business, Quality Independence Therapy in Wilmington, N.C. It's what she strives to achieve every day - for her clients and herself. It's not easy to venture into the business world on your own, especially in an industry that's firmly entrenched in the Cape Fear region. But like the quality independence she helps her clients achieve every day, she wants to achieve the same quality of life for herself that a healthy business can provide... While making it happen on her terms. So even though I hosted the show, I'm going to sit back, relax and listen once again - because as someone who has elderly parents with declining health, it's nice to have people like Beth leading the way. Please join me, won't you? Her story is one you don't want to miss. Want to learn more about or connect with Beth? Head to her website at https://qualityindep.com/, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/QualityIndependenceTherapy/ or LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-locke --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

We're taught at a young age (at least I was, anyway) that we need to make sacrifices to get ahead, to get where we want to be in life. And to some extent, that's true. But where do you draw the line? Are we sacrificing aspects of our lives to the point that it's impacting our lives, that it changes our lives - and not for the better. I have seen firsthand when you sacrifice so much in life that you end up with little to look forward to in life. So I recommend sacrificing less than 20 minutes of your time to listen to this show. That's definitely be worth the risk... ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

Kristin Roser's mission in life is to help create inner peace through outer order in our homes, one space at a time. She was the kid growing up who organized her closet by season, style and color. Little did she know, especially during her rebellious teenage years, that an ingrained sense of order and organization would evolve into a business – and a passion – as a professional organizer and owner of Kristin & Co. Organizing in Wilmington, NC – as well as play an integral in a personal transformation through a renewed focus on her health and fitness. So tidy up a bit...then sit back, relax and... ENJOY! Want to learn more about or connect with Kristin? Check out her website - kristinandcoorganizing.com - and follow her on Facebook and Instagram at @kristinandcoorganizing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

620 pounds... Let that sink in for a moment before reading on. That's how much Aubrey Taylor weighed two years ago, which still pales in comparison to the dark thoughts that weighed heavily on his mind as he reached the crossroads in his life following the passing of his beloved mother and grandmother. Which makes the weight he has lost since then - 260 pounds - an incredible achievement on its own merit. But add his newest titles in life - Certified Life Coach, Wellness Coach and Personal Trainer, as well as soon-to-be Nutrition Coach, Health Coach and health and wellness business owner... And this is an inspirational story you simply can't miss! So sit back, relax and... ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

I'm back behind the mic after what was a brief hiatus that reaffirmed valuable lessons about living your life to the fullest before life takes the opportunity away. My parents should be enjoying life in their golden years. Instead, it has been one struggle after another on a seemingly daily basis as my father's health steadily declines because they didn't take advantage of the time they had. That's where I've come in to make life even a little easier for them... While reminding myself of the work it will take to make sure history doesn't repeat itself. Sit back...relax...and ponder your own future as I recount the past few weeks of my family's life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-fernandes46/message

John Clark is in his 60s...and he's a pole vaulter. Before you start processing the dichotomy of that statement in your mind, check out the show. How pole vaulting specifically, and rekindling his athletic and physically active days from his childhood, saved his life will emerge clearly...and it will inspire you to soar to new heights in your life too. For now, sit back, relax, listen closely and of course... ENJOY! Want to learn more about John, his pole vaulting exploits, his writing background, and his passion for helping people his age reclaim their youth? Head to johnclarkfitness.com, johnhenryiii.com and facebook.com/john.clark.393/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/victor-fernandes46/message

On the surface, it's a rather simple question. When you start delving deeper into finding the answer, you realize how challenging it can be to determine it. But once that answer becomes clear, it opens a new world of possibilities. So as we begin 2023, the question is... What do you want? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/victor-fernandes46/message