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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. 98 Feeling Stuck? 5 Ways to Push Through a Fitness Plateau
In this episode, I share five powerful strategies to break through fitness plateaus—whether you're stuck with fat loss, strength, or energy. I walk you through…
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Ep. 97 Five Ways to Speed Up Fat Loss (that are NOT exercise)
In this episode, I’m sharing five non-exercise ways to speed up fat loss—without crash dieting or quick fixes. If you’ve hit a plateau or just feel stuck…
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Ep. 96 Overhyped Fat Loss Hacks: What People Get Wrong
In this episode of the Fit for Hiking podcast, I’m calling out the most overhyped fat loss hacks that just don’t deliver. From extreme calorie deficits to…
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Ep. 95 Mindset Matters: How to Overcome Mental Barriers to Fitness
Let’s talk about something that often gets overlooked in fitness—your mindset. In this episode, I dive into why mindset matters so much, not just when you're…
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Ep. 94 When to Cut, Maintain or Reboot Your Metabolism
Let's dive into the different phases and strategies used to manage your metabolism. This episode is full of relatable insights that will help you navigate your…
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Ep. 93 Staying Active and Healthy in the Third Trimester: Tips for Expecting Moms
In this episode, I share practical tips to help you stay active and feel your best during the third trimester. As energy dips and discomfort increases, simple…
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Ep. 92 Unlocking the Secrets of a Healthy Metabolism
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the metabolism—what it really means, how it works, and the biggest misconceptions around boosting it. Metabolism is…
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Ep. 91 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. 90 From Couch to Confidence: Starting Your Fitness Journey
Struggling to start your fitness journey? Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to go from feeling…
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Ep. 89 Nutrition for Fitness: How What You Eat Can Help You Reach Your Goals
In this episode, we dive into the essentials of nutrition for fitness, breaking down how to eat based on your specific goals—whether that’s fat loss, muscle…
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Ep. 88 The Truth About HIIT: Why It’s Not the Ultimate Fat-Loss Solution
In this episode, we take a critical look at High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and whether it truly lives up to the hype as the "ultimate fat-loss tool"…
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Ep. 87 Why Personalized Fitness Plans are the Key to Success
In this episode, we go over why personalized fitness plans are a game changer for achieving your fitness and wellness goals. Whether you're stuck in a plateau…
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Ep. 86 Hiking & Strength Training: A Perfect Combo for Women’s Health
In this episode, I dive deep into the transformative combination of hiking and strength training and how it can be a game-changer for women’s overall health…
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Ep. 85 Five Ways To Bring Inflammation Down FAST
In this episode, I’m diving into the hot topic of inflammation. You’ve probably heard the term thrown around, but what does it really mean? I break down the…
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Ep. 84 STOP Making New Year's Resolutions: The Smarter Way to Achieve Your Goals
In this episode, I’m diving into why most New Year’s resolutions fail and how you can break the cycle of frustration to create real, lasting change in your…
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Ep. 83 Balancing Work + Travel: Life of a Travel Creator with Sarah from Adventuring Eyes
In this episode, we sit down with Sarah, a world traveler, outdoor enthusiast, and optometrist turned content creator, who shares her adventures through her…
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Ep. 82 From the Office to the Outdoors: How to Stay Fit with a Busy Schedule
In this episode, we discuss practical strategies for incorporating an active and outdoorsy lifestyle into your routine, even with the challenges of a demanding…
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Ep. 81 Top Fitness Mindset Hacks to Transform Your Year and Achieve Lasting Results
As we enter a season of reflection, it’s the perfect time to assess where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how to create lasting change. In this episode…
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Ep. 80 Tips for Beginner Hikers
If you are interested in hiking, but aren't really sure where to start, this one is for you. I go over topics like where to find trails, which trails to choose…
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Ep. 79 10 Tips for Staying Active + Motivated this Winter
In this episode, I go over strategies to help you stay active and motivated during the winter months. As a full-time Colorado mountain girly I absolutely…
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Ep. 78 Things That Derail Your Progress During the Holidays
The holidays are here once again, and for many of us we tend to revert back to "on or off the wagon" mindsets that keep us stuck. Let's dive into some of those…
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Ep. 77 Staying Healthy + Active in the 2nd Trimester
Let’s chat about some tried and true tips I use to make sure health and fitness is still a priority during the 2nd trimester of pregnancy. This isn’t about…
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Ep. 76 Biggest Mistakes When Starting a Fitness Journey
In this episode we dive into a few common mistakes many people make when starting out on a fitness journey. If you feel like you've "started over" time and…
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Ep. 75 Hiking the JMT and Staying Fit for Life with Meg Farley @movingmountainsmeg
In this episode, I talk with a very special guest, Meg Farley! She is an outdoor and fitness enthusiast that aims to inspire others through sharing her daily…
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Ep. 74 Are Weekends Derailing Your Fitness Progress?
In this episode we get into the topic of weekdays vs. weekends and whether or not weekend habits might be the culprit of why you're not seeing progress. We'll…
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Ep. 73 What Workout Split Makes Sense For Your Goals
Do you feel overwhelmed trying to figure out what workout split or schedule is best for you? I've got your back, sis. While there are a ton of options and…
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Ep. 72 Start Doing These Things Today to Feel Like a New Person by the End of the Year
In this episode we go over some mindset tools and action items that can get momentum going in a positive direction during these last few months of 2024 (or…
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Ep. 71 Top 10 Fitness/Nutrition Myths
In this episode, we dive into 10 common fitness and nutrition myths that have no scientific backing, but have become a bit commonplace in our beliefs - often…
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Ep. 70 - Surviving + Staying Active in the 1st Trimester
Surprise FFH friends! We are adding an adventure buddy to the fam next spring! It’s been tough to keep this under wraps after the past 13 weeks of crazy…
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Ep. 69 Hormone Balance + Testing with Functional Practitioner Alicia - Part 2
We're back this week with MMC coach and functional practitioner, Alicia! We dive deeper into the last 2 phases of our cycles, as well as some other great tips…
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Ep. 68 Hormone Balance + Understanding our Cycles with Functional Practitioner Alicia - Part 1
Join me in a chat with Mountain Metabolic Coach & Functional Practitioner, Alicia! We talk all things hormones and the first two phases of our menstrual cycle…
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Ep. 67 How To Reset Low Motivation
We've all been there, stuck between wanting to change and lacking the motivation to do so. If you are in a rut or a funk, this episode is for you. I go over…
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Ep. 66 How To Optimize Your Cortisol
We hear a lot about cortisol nowadays, and while some of the information might be true, I want to bring some peace-of-mind and clarity so you feel empowered in…
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Ep. 65 How To Camp With Little Kids
Any kind of adventuring with kiddos takes a little extra planning, but the magic that is added involving kids in the outdoors is so worth the effort! In this…
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Ep. 64 Intuitive Eating : How to Eat Intuitively While Pursuing Fitness Goals
We've probably all heard of "intuitive eating", but what actually is it? Is it possible to lose fat or do any body recomposition while eating intuitively? How…
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Ep. 63 10 Reasons Why You're Working Out But Not Seeing Changes
Do you ever feel like you are doing "all the things" and still staying stuck in your physical goals? There are a few different common denominators I have found…
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Ep. 62 Training for the Trails with Lauren Miller
Join Lauren Miller and I in an awesome convo on growing up in the outdoors, her passion for mixing her nursing knowledge with fitness and functional health…
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Ep. 61 5 Underrated Habits for Fat Loss
If you are embarking on a fat loss journey, this episode is for you. We go over some foundational concepts that will help you move the needle forward…
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Ep. 60 Dolomites Trip Recap + FAQ
Come along as I recap our recent trip to Italy! We spent time in Venice, the Dolomites, Verona, Florence, and Rome. I go over the general layout of what we did…
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Ep. 59 5 Mindset Tools for Improving Health + Fitness Results
In this episode I dive into 5 mindset tools and concepts with Mountain Metabolic Coach, Kate. A wellness journey really can only go as far as your mindset…
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Ep. 58 Backpacking for Beginners with Deanna Kleinhenz @expeditioncourage
In this episode, I get to connect and chat with Deanna Kleinhenz, founder of Expedition Courage - a backpacking guide service who's mission is to support those…
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Ep. 57 How To Do A Successful Cut (Fat Loss Phase)
Fat loss phases can be extremely overwhelming and, if not done with intention, can leave us spinning our wheels. In this episode, we take a look into what…
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Ep. 56 Should You Hire A Fitness Coach?
Hiring a coach can be a large investment that can completely transform your life. There's power in making informed decisions, and I want to make sure you know…
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Ep. 55 How I'm Prepping for a Summer Backpacking Trek
Join me in a chat about how I have been prepping for backpacking the Italian Dolomites! We'll go over my current workout split, some hiking fitness strategies…
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Ep. 54 Gym VS At-Home Workouts...Which Is More Effective?
Let's talk about some of the pros and cons of both gym and home workouts so you can decide which is the best fit for you! -Dumbbells mentioned in episode -Step…
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Ep. 53 Is Your Mindset Actually What Is Holding You Back?
Join me in this solo episode as I dive into some different mindset patterns. We'll go over how to better program your brain to support your efforts in creating…
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Ep. 52 Solo Backpacking, Work-Outdoorsy Life Balance & Getting Strong For Adventures w/ Emily Zarnow @hikeology
Emily Zarnow, creator of @hikeology, and I sit down in this episode to chat about everything from getting back to our outdoorsy hobbies as adults, her recent…
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Ep. 51 Five Ways to Stay Healthy When Life is Insane
We've all said it - "I'll get back on track when life slows down", or "I'm way too busy to focus on my health right now". I'm sure for many of us that sounds…
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Ep. 50 Hiking + Health Connection & Outdoor Community w/ Moe Mountains
In this episode, I chat with Lauren Hostetler, owner of Moe Mountains - a company dedicated to creating an educational, safe, and fun environment while taking…
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Ep. 49 Van Life: Pros, Cons + My Honest Experience
Van life can be pretty glamorized on the internet, and while it absolutely has it's positives, there is also a lot you may know realize about living full-time…
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Ep. 48 Improve Your Health w/ These Simple Daily Nutrition Habits
Let's jump into some tangible, actionable, and simple daily nutrition tips you can implement to really help you feel prepared for your goals! To try a free…
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Ep. 47 How The Outdoors Affect Women's Health w/ Zeinab
In this episode, I sit down with Zeinab - a women's health expert, functional nutrition practitioner, and founder in the food as medicine space. After…
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Ep. 46 Relationship w/ Food, Hormone Struggles, and Women's Health w/ Ashley Robutz
Join Ashley and I in a relatable and upbeat chat about all things women's health, mindset around food and nutrition, and what holistic health really looks and…
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Ep. 45 Moving Abroad, Starting Over In A New Culture & Living A Life Of Purpose
In this very special episode, I am joined by my parents, Rich and Cherry Smith. If you're new to this corner of the internet, my parents moved to Guatemala…
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Ep. 44 Is My Metabolism Sluggish? Metabolism 101
Let's jump into what the metabolism is and how it functions! We'll go over different signs of a sluggish metabolism, signs of a thriving metabolism, ways to…
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Ep. 43 Stress + Exercise...How Much Is Too Much? (re-run episode)
In this week's episode I go over why stress regulation is important, what kind of exercise to do depending on your personal stress load + personality, and…
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Ep. 42 Spring Hiking In Colorado
Let's shake off the cabin fever with some incredible Colorado spring hiking options! I'll go over a few different areas, what you can expect from each trail…
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Ep. 41 10 Unpopular Fat Loss Truths
Let's have a convo on some unpopular truths about fat loss! How much do genetics matter? What roles do exercise and nutrition play? Where do we actually burn…
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Ep. 40 This ONE Thing May Be Keeping You Stuck In Your Fitness Journey
In this episode, we go over the things that people typically spin their wheels on and see little to no progress towards their goals with. We are sold so many…
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Ep. 39 Fitness Q + A: Sleep For Weight Loss, Cycle Syncing, Nutrition While Traveling, Etc
Let's dive into some of the questions I've heard most frequently asked. We'll go over all things from effects of sleep on weight loss, muscle soreness in…