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Fit for Hiking
Where fitness and outdoors meet. In this space we chat all things hiking, exercise, wellness, adventure, motherhood, and metabolic health from a female perspective! Get ready to learn + be inspired to live your fullest, most adventurous life!
Episodes
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Ep. 158 "I Know What to Do, I'm Just Not Doing It" - How to Break the Cycle of Inaction for Good
You know you should be working out. You know you should eat better, get more protein, go for the walk… so why is it still so hard to just do it consistently?…
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Ep. 157 How to Train for a Big Hiking Trek: Your 6-Month Strength Training Plan
Want to tackle bigger hikes next summer without feeling completely wrecked? In this episode, we’re breaking down what the next six months of training could…
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Ep. 156 Top 10 Behaviors of Women Who Stay Lean Year-Round
What separates women who stay lean year-round from those constantly starting over? In this episode, I’m breaking down the behaviors that make long-term results…
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Ep. 155 Is Balance a Myth? How to Achieve Your Dream Body Without Hating Your Life
Can you actually achieve your dream body without letting fitness take over your life? In this episode, we’re getting real about what “balance” actually looks…
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Ep. 154 How to Prepare Your Body for Outdoor Adventures: Fitness Tips for Women
Prepare for hiking season with this episode offering essential outdoor fitness and adventure tips. We'll go over how to boost endurance with steady-state…
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Ep. 153 This ONE Mindset Hack Will Help You Finally See Results
I spent years thinking I needed more motivation, but the truth is my brain was simply doing its job: avoiding discomfort. In this episode, I break down why so…
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Ep. 152 Why Group Fitness Classes Won't Get You Toned
If you've been crushing group fitness classes, sweating buckets, and still not seeing the toned physique you want, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down…
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Ep. 151 Ten Small Habits that will Transform your Body + Health
If you're tired of chasing the next supplement, diet, or “health hack” but still don't have the energy, body composition, or health you want, this episode is…
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Ep. 150 Why Training for Downhill Hiking Matters Most for Happy Knees
If your knees always seem to hurt more on the way down than the way up, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down why downhill hiking is often the real…
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Ep. 149 Why Hormones Affect Fat Loss with Functional Practitioner Mehvish Khan
In this episode, I sat down with functional practitioner and Mountain Metabolic Coach Mehvish Khan to talk about the deeper connection between hormones, gut…
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Ep. 148 The ONE Change That Helped Me Drop 30lbs (and keep it off)
I used to think I needed to do everything perfectly to lose weight and keep it off. More workouts, stricter diets, more intensity, more rules. But the thing…
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Ep. 147 How to Prep for a Big Summit
I’m breaking down exactly how to prep for a big summit so you don’t learn the hard way like I did. From building real strength and endurance to the mistakes…
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Ep. 146 Metabolic Flexibility: The Hidden Key to Staying Lean for Life
I used to feel like I was doing everything right… eating less, working out more, and still stuck. In this episode, I break down why your metabolism might be…
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Ep. 145 Fat Loss Hacks I've Learned from Losing 30 lbs (and keeping it off)
I spent years doing fat loss the hard way, feeling stuck, frustrated, and honestly a little defeated. In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest shifts…
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Ep. 144 Lean & Strong on the Trail - Balancing Fat Loss with Hiking Performance
I dive into why fat loss and hiking performance feel like they’re working against each other, and how to actually balance both without burning out. If you’ve…
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Ep. 143 How to Optimize Your Cortisol
I used to think cortisol was the problem, but the truth is, it’s about how it’s working with your day. In this episode, I’m walking you through simple shifts…
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Ep. 142 Why Strength Training Actually Isn't Optional For Women
If you’re skipping strength training, this episode is for you. I used to lean on cardio, but building muscle changed everything: my energy, confidence, and…
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Ep. 141 Are These Fitness Mindsets Ruining Your Progress?
If you feel like you keep starting over, doing all the right things, and still not seeing results it might not be your plan, it might be your mindset. In this…
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Ep. 140 How to Prepare for High Altitude Hiking
High altitude hiking can humble even the fittest hikers. In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually happens to your body at elevation, how to train for…
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Ep. 139 How to Reset Health After a Vacation
In this episode, I go over how to reset healthy habits after vacation when routines, nutrition, and movement have been a little outside of our normal. Instead…
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Ep. 138 How To Reset Low Motivation
Ever wake up feeling like you’re just going through the motions and in general feel a little "off"? In this episode, I share how I reset my motivation during…
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Ep. 137 Unpopular Realities Behind the Fitness Transformations You See
I’m sharing the unpopular realities behind real fitness transformations - the off weeks, the boring consistency, the plateaus, and the sacrifices no one talks…
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Ep. 136 Is Your Mindset Actually What's Holding You Back
In this episode, I’m talking about the least flashy but most important part of your health journey: your mindset. If you keep starting strong and then falling…
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Ep. 135 Can You Actually Boost Your Metabolism? Here's The Truth
Today I break down the truth about boosting your metabolism. There’s no magic tea or quick fix, but there are real habits that make a difference. I walk…
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Ep. 134 Body Recomp vs Weight Loss - Which is Right for You?
In this episode, I break down the difference between weight loss and body recomposition, and why chasing the scale alone often backfires. I explain how muscle…
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Ep. 133 Why You're Not Losing Fat in a Calorie Deficit
I’m breaking down why fat loss isn’t happening even when you think you’re in a calorie deficit - and it’s probably not because your body is broken. We’ll talk…
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Ep. 132 How to Bulletproof Your Legs for Hard Hikes
In this episode, I’m breaking down how to build truly bulletproof legs for hard hikes. If your quads get wrecked, knees ache on descents, or cardio alone isn’t…
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Ep. 131 Your Brain Wants You to Fail - How to Rewire Your Brain to Make New Habits Stick
Ever wonder why you want to change, but keep falling back into the same patterns? In this episode, I break down the real reason habits don’t stick - and it’s…
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Ep. 130 How to Put Fat Loss on Easy Mode (By Supporting Your Metabolism)
In this episode, I’m breaking down why fat loss feels so hard for so many women, and why it doesn’t have to. I share what finally shifted my own body…
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Ep. 129 3 Signs Your Fitness Goals Will Fail (and How to Succeed Instead)
I’ve had hundreds of conversations about New Year’s fitness goals, and I’m seeing the same patterns repeat. In this episode, I’m sharing the three biggest…
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Ep. 128 95% of People Will Gain Back the Weight They Lose - Here's Why
In this episode, I break down the real reasons fat loss fails long-term, and how to make sure you’re in the 5% who actually keeps the results. We’re talking…
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Ep. 127 Finding Your Spark in Mid-Life with Heike Yates
In this episode, I sit down with midlife fitness expert Heike Yates to talk strength after 40, energy leaks, mindset shifts, and staying adventurous through…
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Ep. 126 Moving Abroad + Swiss Hiking Adventures with Alex Bornhoft
In this episode I sit down with Alex Bornhoft of Wander We Go Co. to talk all things Switzerland. Hut-to-hut trekking, planning alpine adventures, Swiss trail…
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Ep. 125 Holiday Hangover Cure: 5 Step Reset Guide
If the holidays left you feeling bloated, thrown off your routine, or just not like yourself, I get it. In this episode, I walk you through five super doable…
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Ep. 124 The Fit Girl’s Guide to Thanksgiving: Enjoy It and Stay On Track
If the holidays always leave you stressed about overeating, bloating, or losing progress, this episode is your calm-in-the-chaos guide. I’m sharing the 10…
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Ep. 123 Beyond the Before & After: From Transformation to Maintenance for Lasting Results
In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked skills in fitness: knowing the difference between transforming your body and actually keeping the…
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Ep. 122 Workout Mistakes That May Be Keeping You Stuck w/ Coach Kristen (rerun)
Ever feel like you’re putting in the work but not actually seeing results? In this episode, I’m joined by physical therapist and Mountain Metabolic coach…
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Ep. 121 Are You Actually Ready to Lock In? How to know if You're Ready for a Fitness Transformation
Think you’re ready for a fitness transformation? In this episode, I break down the difference between wanting change and actually being ready for it. From…
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Ep. 120 Breaking the Cycle: Why You Keep Falling Off Your Fitness Routine (and How to Stop)
Ever feel like you’re stuck in an endless start-over-Monday cycle? In this episode, I dive deep into why so many of us fall into all-or-nothing patterns and…
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Ep. 119 When You’re Overwhelmed by Fitness: How to Simplify and Still See Results
In this episode, I share how to simplify health and nutrition so you can actually stay consistent and see results - even in busy, messy seasons of life. From…
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Ep. 118 My Story: From Winded on Hikes + Overweight to Helping Women Get Lean + Strong for the Trails
I spent years doing everything “right” - working in fitness, training hard, eating clean - yet still gaining weight, losing my cycle, and feeling exhausted. My…
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Ep. 117 Is Your Metabolism Thriving? Key Signs to Look For
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right — eating healthy, working out, staying consistent — but your body just isn’t responding? In this episode, I break…
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Ep. 116 Ten Habits for Balanced Hormones: Simple Shifts Every Woman Can Make
In this episode, I’m diving into the topic of hormone health - what it really means, why it matters, and how simple daily habits can make a powerful…
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Ep. 115 How to do a Successful Cut/Fat Loss Phase (episode rerun)
Fat loss phases can be overwhelming and, if not done with intention, can leave us spinning our wheels. In this episode, we take a look into what strategies you…
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Ep. 114 The Truth About Toning: How to Build Muscle for a Lean Body
In this episode, I get real about what “toning” actually means and why so many women feel stuck chasing it. I share how I’ve approached lifting, nutrition, and…
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Ep. 113 Nutrition Hacks for Fat Loss that Actually Work
Fat loss doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or miserable. In this episode, I break down simple, sustainable nutrition hacks that actually make staying in a…
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Ep. 112 Postpartum Fitness for the Exhausted Mom: How to Get Started After Baby
I know firsthand how overwhelming postpartum fitness can feel, especially when exhaustion, lack of support, and constant baby demands take over. In this…
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Ep. 111 Why You’re Always Out of Breath on Hikes (and What to Do About It)
In this episode of the Fit for Hiking Podcast, I dive into why so many of us feel constantly out of breath on the trails, and what we can do about it. I share…
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Ep. 110 No Gym? No Problem – How to Stay Fit While Traveling
In this episode of the Fit for Hiking podcast, I’m sharing how to stay consistent with your health and fitness while traveling. From quick mindset shifts to…
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Ep. 109 These 3 Mindset Shifts Helped Me Lose 25lbs
In this episode, I reveal the three powerful mindset shifts that helped me lose 25 lbs and keep it off for years. You’ll discover why training to build a…
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Ep. 108 How Stress Affects Weight Loss and Metabolism - And What to Do About It
In this episode of the Fit for Hiking Podcast, I dive into how chronic stress and cortisol imbalances might be secretly stalling your fat loss, strength gains…
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Ep. 107 How to Hike a 14er: Everything You Need to Know
In this episode, I share exactly how to hike your first 14er—from essential 14er training tips and beginner hiking workouts to what to pack, how to prepare for…
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Ep. 106 Top 7 Habits of Healthy/Fit Moms
In this episode, I open up about what staying healthy really looks like as a busy mom—especially in the early years. With two little ones at home, I get how…
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Ep. 105 Want to Hike Stronger & Longer? Here's the Training You’re Missing
If you’re training for hiking season or want to stop feeling like you’re dragging behind on the trail, this episode is for you. I break down exactly how to…
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Ep. 104 Common Fitness Mistakes Hindering Your Results—and How to Fix Them
Feeling stuck in your fitness journey despite putting in the work? In this episode, we dive into six common fitness mistakes that could be sabotaging your…
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Ep. 103 Tips For A Healthy Metabolism (episode rerun)
In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about metabolism—what it actually is, what affects it, and how we can support it through fitness, food, and…
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Ep. 102 Tiny Boots, Big Adventures: Hiking with Little Kids
I get asked all the time how I hike with little kids without losing my mind—so in this episode, I’m sharing exactly that. From mindset shifts to packing…
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Ep. 101 Calories VS Hormones - Which Matters More for Weight Loss?
In this episode, I dive into the hot debate of calories in, calories out versus hormones when it comes to fat loss. I break down the science behind both…
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Ep. 100 "Bounce Back?": Real Talk on Postpartum Weight Loss
In this episode, I share ten simple tips that have helped me feel stronger, more energized, and more like myself after having a baby. From easy workouts and…
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Ep. 99 Summiting Peaks & Building Mental Resilience with Tia Banks
In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Tia Banks, an inspiring resilience coach, speaker, and mountaineer. She shared her powerful journey from…