Living Better Podcast

Find out how Reina went from the ER to becoming a "gym person"Need help getting in shape? Sign up for an assessment and get your own fitness plan at https://halefitness.com

The holidays are coming up! For many that means forgetting about their goals and binging. In this episode, we go over strategies to both ENJOY the holidays and still see GAINS!

Gloria was tired of not having the life she wanted. She came in wanting to make a change; she lift her arms above her head, she felt weak, out of shape and wanted more out of life. Now at 71, she can climb a rope, lift weights and do more than she ever could. In this special episode, we tell her story. 

RD wanted to make a change. She was depressed, felt like she had very little control and finally decided to do something about it. In this episode RD tells us how she went from feeling like she didn't have any control to taking her life back.

Alcohol is one thing people just can't seem to want to quit.  So Coach Jay decided to stop drinking for 100 days to see what it was like, and in this episode he tells you all about his experience!

Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? All reasons why you might start emotional eating. If you make food your main dopamine source, it'll become your baseline and this is what ends up keeping you in the nasty loop of regret, self-doubt and self-criticism. In this episode, the coaches go over how to tackle emotional eating, and why it's important to understand it, before you try and stop it.

The number 1 complaint we hear from our client is  "Work is killing me." We can help you with that.In this episode, the coaches break down work-life balance and help you understand how to overcome the mental roadblocks keeping you from getting to your goals.

Don't feel like going to the gym? Burnout affects everyone differently, the important thing, is that you do something about it. In this episode, the coaches go through what keeps them going, even if they don't want to.

'Where do I start?' is the most common question we hear from folks trying to lose weight. Stop making it so hard on yourself! In this episode, we go over tracking your food, how to make it simple and why it's so important!

Menopause is scary. You feel like you can't lose weight, you are bloated, things are changing. But it doesn't have to be like this. Coach Jay and Heidi go over what we've learned after many years of experience helping women feel their best again

Recovering from an injury is difficult. The worst part may not even be the physical aspect of it, but the mental one. In this episode, Coach Rebecca shares her injury recovery story and how she had to overcome some real challenges to be able to go beyond where she was before.

Ever catch yourself making excuse after excuse? Feel like you are never getting anywhere but you aren't looking at the big picture of WHY you aren't where you want to be?  In this episode, we go over how and why you are making excuses that are stopping you from getting where you want to be. (And how to never make an excuse again)

Have you ever been scared to try something new? There is a stigma around CrossFit that it's dangerous. That it promotes unhealthy and unnatural movements. Today, we're here to bust that myth and talk about the reality of how "dangerous" CrossFit really is. 

Have you ever tried fasting? Ever try actually looking into fasting and what it can or can't do for you? In this episode, Coach Jay and the gang go over their experiences with fasting and help you learn the truth behind it. 

Think you are doing everything right and just aren't losing any weight? You are working your butt off but seeing 0 results, but you swear that everything you are doing is right. In this episode, the coaches discuss the most common beliefs people have that are stopping them from losing weight.

Something unexpected come up and feel like you have to take on the world on your own? The most successful people in the world are not islands. Everyone needs help. In this episode, we discuss when we ask for help and how we try and help the people around us.❤Being there for someone

Working out EVERY DAY and not losing weight? Lifting to failure and then not being able to continue? In this episode, Coach Jay and Heidi, go over some of the most common mistakes people make that are keeping them from losing weight.

Have you ever stepped on a scale, only to realize that you've actually gained weight? Lost a bunch of fat only to a few months later see yourself back where you started? In this episode, Coach Jay and the crew go over how to overcome when things don't go as planned, and why you need to going!

You're PMSing, you've eaten a pint of ice cream, and all you want to do is take a bath and a nap. You're not imagining things—your body has different demands during your cycle, and managing through that may be one of the biggest performance and life hacks we know. The coaches sat down to nerd out about periods and how to adjust training and nutrition around that ‘time of the month.'

Ever get tired of trying to do something and just never getting anywhere? Think you've done it all, but your goal is just never within arm's reach. Coach Jay and the gang go over how many times they've failed and shed some perspective on what it's like when you finally cross the line, and get what you've been working so hard to get!

How do you actually get to live your dreams? We all have things we do that stop us from getting there! Today, we go over the process that we use to get to our goals and CRUSH them. 

Eating disorders are generally a bundle of issues coming together to create a bigger problem. Today, a special guest, we bring Chelsey Worrel who is an expert in clinical psychology and works with adolescents with eating disorders to ask her about her work with kids, and some of the reasons for ED and how they start treatment.

Have you ever started something and then got stuck? Wanted to push 1 more lift but just dropped the bar and got stuck?  In this episode, we review how we push ourselves and our clients forward!

Have you ever looked for a 'hack' for anything? Getting the right coach is basically a cheat code, to get what you want. In this episode, we go over the secret sauce of how we can help you overcome your hurdles and achieve anything...

Are those lucky charms tempting you? Setting yourself up for success is everything, especially when you want to lose weight. In this episode, we talk about our secrets to making sure your environment isn't what's stopping you from getting lean and losing weight.

Coach Mike, Rebecca, and Jay go over what they want out of the coaches they hire and go in-depth into what it takes to be a truly great coach. 

Katie struggled for 10 years with anorexia and bulimia.....She shares her journey of spending a month in intensive care, how she recovered, and why she is so passionate about becoming a coach.

Have you ever been working out and then something snaps? Getting hurt is awful and it's not something that is easy to recover from.In this episode, we'll cover a wide range of topics around injury prevention and recovery...

Ever feel like your shoulder hurts and you are afraid to lift? Or do a movement that might flare up your knee or back?Coach Jay and Heidi go over SCALING and how scaling can help you take your workouts to the next level.

We all have something we want to strive for, and sometimes that thing is getting in the best shape of our lives.In this episode Coach Jay talks about how he took it up a notch and turned the dial up to 11 and lost an extra 30lbs, in order to get into the best shape he's ever been. 

This past weekend we qualified for the semifinals of the qualifiers of the CrossFit games!We had to do some incredibly difficult things and got uncomfortable and it really reminded us of what it was like to start at the gym all over again. It was humbling, fun, scary, and great, all at the same time. 

We all have things we want to achieve, and sometimes we fall short.But what if that's okay? What does it mean to have a meaningful goal? What if the whole point of losing weight is so that you can go play with your kids and enjoy life?

Today we celebrate our 100th episode of the Hale Fitness podcast!It's been a wild ride, and we discuss our favorite gym moments, lessons we've learned, share many laughs, and talk about what's to come!

Everyone has their own reasons for going to the gym. Some people do it for mental health, others because they want to get strong and lose weight.We interviewed 85 of our clients in 2 days, and got down to the real reason that they show up for themselves and as we found out throughout the course of the interviews, for each other. 

If you miss a day, it's not the end of the world, right? Well, It's not, but it's better if you never miss one!The coaches go through all their reasons you don't need to be perfect to get results, and even talk about the wonderful world of dessert pizza.

You've tried everything. Diets, working out, shakes, cleanses, the works; and you still step on the scale and ask...."Why am I not losing weight?!?"Don't worry the gang has you covered. This week we talk about the ins and outs of weight loss, and some of the secrets we tell our clients to help them get strong and lose weight!

What does losing weight look like to you? What have you tried that has worked for you?The gang discuss what it actually means to lose fat, get strong and answer the questions "Why aren't I losing weight?"

Everyone hears food prep and gets scared. It's not as hard as you think and it will get you far better results than winging it. The coaches go over their thoughts on food prep, share some of their stories, and help save you time, eat better, and be happier. 

You gotta protect your confidence.No matter your definition of mindset, you must watch how you think. Ultimately, you are responsible for the way you perceive the world and how you behave in it is a reflection of that. As coaches, our job is to help get you 'unstuck' and moving forward, nothing you set your mind to is impossible. 

Everyone has something they strive to get or achieve. As coaches, it's our job to make sure that you are getting where you want to be with your goals. This is how we've laid out a bunch of plans to help you and ourselves crush it this year. 

With 2023 already started, we got together and talked through some of the questions we got from our members around how to tackle January, and their new goals.  We talked through our process of returning to old habits that got us far, how we look at new goals and some tips and tricks that helped us keep pushing into mid January.  

2022 came and went, and we learned a lot!From essential life lessons to ways to better help people reach their goals, we grew a lot this year. It was hard, but overall it was a fantastic experience. Today, we break down what we learned and how it can help you make 2023, the best year yet.

From what you eat to showering...What you do every day affects you more than you realize. If you want to see progress, learn to love your daily habits, and don't miss a day!

During the holiday season, it can be challenging to stick to your fitness and nutrition goals. Parties, meeting with family, going out with your coworkers. The fun and joy in life can sometimes be a downer to your progress, but it shouldn't be remembered as "the season where I gained 4lbs."Remember to eat protein, to get your veggies in, and enjoy the holidays. You worked the whole year to be able to celebrate your accomplishments. Don't forget to enjoy them.

Do you have what it takes? Can you do the hard things that will make you get strong and lose weight?In this episode, our coaches go over what it actually takes to lose weight, how to find the will power, and tips and tricks to help you get there!

Over the years we have learned many, many lessons.Today, we share some of the secrets that we've learned after coaching over 2000 people.

What makes food addicting? Why is it so hard to quit sugary or comfort foods?In this episode Coach Jay, Coach Wendy and Coach Katie, break this and more down!"It's more about behaviour, than the actual substance that you eat."

Do you have any burning questions? Do you know what to eat before working out? In this episode, Coach Jay and Katie answer questions around nutrition given to us by our Hale family. 

Have you ever wanted to try a funky diet? Ever think about Keto or going vegetarian?Get the basics right first! Coach Jay and Coach Wendy go over what their experiences are with different diets and how they approached them!

Eating disorders speak to our ego, our minds and our bodies in ways that can break any of the three.But they can also teach us about ourselves, about who we are and aboout what we can overcome for a better tomorrow!

People treat you differently when you're pregnant. Today we bring Coach Heidi and Coach Wendy on to talk pregnancy, training, and how people view women in general.