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The SweatSimple Podcast
If you’re asking, “Why am I doing the right things but not losing fat?” or “How can I stop stress eating and self-sabotaging?” Then this is your new go-to podcast. Join Coach Brooks Hurbis as she helps women break free from the yo-yo diet cycle. We dive beyond calories and workouts, focusing on mindset shifts, behavior change, and science-backed strategies to lose fat, build muscle, and improve health. Each episode explores why weight loss is challenging and shares practical methods to see more…
Episodes
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Is Creatine Worth the Hype? What You Really Need to Know #156
Is creatine really worth the hype? In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what creatine is, how it works in your body, and whether it’s actually helpful…
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Can You Eat Dessert Every Day and Still Lose Fat? Let's Talk. #155
Can you really eat dessert every day and still lose fat? In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth behind the “all foods fit” approach and what actually…
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Surf the Urge: How to Stop Letting Cravings Control You #154
If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for snacks when you’re not hungry, giving in to cravings after a stressful day, or self-sabotaging your fat loss…
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Getting Off Hormonal Birth Control - My Personal Journey #153
Thinking about stopping birth control but feeling anxious about the potential side effects? In this episode, I share my personal experience of coming off…
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The Fastest Way to Fat Loss? My lesson from hiring a Dog Trainer #152
Struggling to reach your fat loss goals on your own? You’re not alone! In this episode, I share a personal story about why we finally hired a dog trainer after…
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How to break the nightly "I Deserve a Treat Cycle" #151
Struggling with nighttime snacking or craving sweets after dinner? You’re not alone! In this episode, I break down why you reach for a treat at night, how to…
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Make Healthy Habits Feel Effortless: Weekly Routines That Do the Work for You #150
Struggling to stay consistent with your health and fitness goals? You’re not alone. So many people know what to do—but actually following through feels like a…
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The 3 Biggest Fat Loss Mistakes (I Made Them Too!) #149
Struggling to lose weight despite putting in the effort? You’re not alone. In this episode, I break down the three biggest fat loss mistakes that keep people…
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How Becky Lost the Guilt, Gained Confidence, and Broke the Yo-Yo Diet Cycle #148
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the yo-yo dieting cycle, this episode is for you. My 1:1 coaching client shares how she went from trying everything to finally…
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New to the Gym? Here’s EXACTLY How to Start Strength Training #147
Feeling intimidated by the gym? Not sure where to start with strength training? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’ll walk you through exactly how to start…
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Ditch the 'Shoulds': How To Align Your Fitness Actions with Your True Values #146
Have you ever felt guilty for skipping a workout or indulging on a special occasion even though you KNOW you shouldn't? In this episode, we’re diving deep into…
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How to Lose Weight Without Tracking Calories #145
Can you lose fat without tracking calories? The answer is YES—but it’s not as simple as jumping straight into intuitive eating. In this episode, we dive into…
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When You Know What to Do but Aren't Doing It: 3 Roadblocks Holding You Back #144
You KNOW what to do—eat healthier, work out, stop late-night snacking—but you just can’t seem to make it happen. Sound familiar? In this episode, we’re diving…
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Why You Look Like You Don’t Workout (And How to Fix It) #143
Are you hitting the gym six days a week, leaving your workouts sweaty and fatigued, but still not seeing the muscle definition you’re working so hard for?…
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Is Calorie Counting the Enemy? Here's What You Need to Know #142
Does calorie counting lead to disordered eating? Is calorie counting just another restrictive diet? Do you have to track calories to lose fat? In this episode…
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How to make 2025 the Year You Finally Crush Your Fat Loss Goals #141
In this episode, we're setting the stage for 2025 to be the year you finally crush your fat loss goals! If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of setting the same…
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Channel Your Inner Goal-Crusher: How to Act Like the Future You #140
Want to make this the year you FINALLY become that upleveled version of you? The one who’s lost the fat and reached her fitness goals? In this episode, we’re…
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My Holiday Non-Negotiables: Simple Steps to Stay on Track #139
The holidays are here, and while they bring a lot of FUN and celebration, they can also disrupt your usual routines which leaves you feeling…blah. In this…
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The Science of Habit Formation (And How to Make It Work for Your Goals) #138
Are your workouts, daily steps, or healthy meals truly habits—or just routines? In this episode, I uncover the difference between habits and routines, why it…
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Setbacks Happen—Here’s How to Bounce Back Without Giving Up #137
Setbacks happen—it’s not a matter of if but when. Whether it’s a busy schedule, stress eating, or losing motivation, setbacks are a normal part of any fat loss…
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Red Flags in Fitness: How to Spot Misleading Social Media Advice #136
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into social media red flags in the fitness industry. While platforms like Instagram and TikTok can be incredible…
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Setting Yourself Up For A Successful Holiday Season #135
Do you feel like very Holiday season no matter HOW hard you try to stick to your goals the scale just keeps climbing? It almost feels out of your control at…
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How To Handle Peer Pressure #134
Staying consistent with your health and fitness goals can be hard enough but what do you do when it seems like everyone around you is rooting against you?…
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How To Eat Mindfully #133
Do you find yourself saying that you're going to "eat mindfully" or have a "mindful portion" but then you never actually follow through...what gives? Mindful…
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The Positive Side of Stress #132
Calling all my high stress ladies! Stress DOES impact your health and fitness but there are also positive sides of stress. In this episode I dive into what…
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What To Eat Before And After A Workout #131
In this episode I'm breaking down what your nutrition should look like before and after a workout for optimal muscle growth. Interested in learning more about…
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How To Stop Derailing Your Progress When You're Stressed #130
Can you be perfect with your health and fitness goals until you get stressed? Then it feels like everything falls apart? My 1:1 coaching client Cassie was no…
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Are You Addicted to False Hope? #129
You know that feeling at the start of the week, a new diet or a month when you KNOW you are going to absolutely crush it? The excitement about whats to come…
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The BEST Fat Loss Method #128
In this episode I'm answering the most confusing question on the internet: "what's the BEST method for fat loss". The answer might surprise you... If this…
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3 Unexpected Mistakes You're Making On Your Fitness Journey #127
I'm breaking down the 3 reasons you're not seeing the kind of progress you want on your fat loss journey. Spoiler alert: it's probably NOT what you think. If…
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How To Reach Your Goals Before The End Of The Year #126
Have big health and fitness goals to reach before the end of the year? I'm walking you through the step by step process to set goals you'll ACTUALLY stick to…
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Healthy Travel Tips #125
Do you feel like every time you go on vacation you're deciding between ruining all of your progress or not fully enjoying yourself? Not anymore! In this…
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Why You're Always Starting Over(and what to do about it) #124
If you feel like you're in a constant cycle of starting and stopping your fitness journey you are not alone. But...this constant cycle of being on and off…
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Habit Building 101 #123
In this episode I go into the science & psychology behind habit building because...it's a little different than you think! I'm giving you 3 strategies to build…
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Has Fitness Become Unattainable? #122
It seems like every time you hop on social media there's a new product you need to buy or a new food that we shouldn't be eating. Health & fitness is getting…
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Meal Prep Made Easy #121
Meal prep doesn't HAVE to mean hours spent in the kitchen each Sunday because for a lot of people that just doesn't work. In this episode I break down 3…
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When Perfectionism Isn't A Good Thing #120
Calling all my high achieving, self proclaimed perfectionists. We often think that perfectionism is the reason we're so successful but when it comes to your…
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How Sleep Impacts Fat Loss #119
In this episode I'm diving into the piece of the fitness puzzle that people are often quick to cast aside: Sleep. I discuss the long term health effects of…
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Fat Loss Foundations #118
In this episode I'm reflecting on a post I made during a high stress period of my life a year ago. What were the habits I was focusing on & are they still the…
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Why Willpower Isn't Enough For Fat Loss #117
In this episode I dive into why "just needing more willpower" isn't a solid fat loss strategy. I share the psychology behind willpower & self control, how to…
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When Fat Loss Isn't the Right Goal #116
Do you ever feel like you are struggling big time to grit through & stay in your calorie deficit but at the same time...you feel like you HAVE to? Because you…
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The Missing Piece of the Puzzle for Building Muscle #115
Ever wondered how often you can scale back on your workouts? If it's ok to take extra rest days? Should you workout on vacation? In this episode I'm answering…
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How to Get Your Energy & Confidence Back in 2 Months #114
If you've ever felt alone in your fitness journey, like you're the only one struggling...you NEED this episode. I'm sharing the story of my client who started…
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Is Eating Healthy Enough For Weight Loss #113
If you've been trying to lose fat this year you probably know you should be eating things like salads, protein & fruit...but is eating healthy food enough for…
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For my burnt out high achieving ladies #112
This episode is for my fellow burnt out, high achieving ladies. The ones who feel like you have NO time or energy to prioritize yourself or your health. I'm…
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How to Stop Self Sabotaging Your Fitness Goals #111
Do you feel like no matter HOW much you want your fitness goals you keep self sabotaging? You have the extra glasses of wine, the takeout when you have food at…
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The Best Workout Split for Losing Fat & Building Muscle #110
In this episode I'm breaking down the best workout split for losing fat & building muscle so you can maximize your time in the gym. How much cardio you should…
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Why Your Calorie Deficit Isn't Working Anymore #109
Does it feel like as you've gotten older nothing seems to work for weight loss anymore? The things that helped you drop the lbs in your early twenties aren't…
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How To Ditch the Clean Plate Club #108
Did you grow up in a family where you had to clean your plate in order to leave the table and now it feels REALLY hard to leave food on your plate? You have a…
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Your Summer Fat Loss Plan #107
Have you noticed the amount of social events you have keep steadily climbing & you're starting to get nervous about your fitness goals & staying consistent…
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Why you have no self control when you're stressed #106
If you're someone who feels like you have your health & fitness on lock & then it unravels when you get stressed...this episode is for you! I'm breaking down…
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How To Reach Your Goals In The Next 6 Months #105
We're 4 months into the year...where are you at with the goals you set on January 1st? If you're like most people...you may not be as far along as you'd like…
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The Truth About Muscle As We Age #104
You may be shocked to learn that you're probably already experiencing a decrease in muscle mass. And it's impacting a lot more than just your physique. But…
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What's The Deal on Cycle Syncing #103
In this episode I'm sharing all the juicy details on cycle syncing. Is it necessary, will it get you better results & what does the research say? I want to…
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Body Image, Cravings & Regulating Your Nervous System #102
In this episode Rachel from Your Guide To Be joins me to talk all things body image, what different cravings mean in your body, how to honor them and how to…
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How to Body Recomp #101
In this episode I'm breaking down what body recomposition REALLY means & how you can achieve it. I talk calories, training style & a key things most people…
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10 Lessons I've Learned Since I Started My Business #100
In celebration of the 100th episode I'm reflecting on 10 of the lessons I've learned since I started SweatSimple. If you're here for the fitness…
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#99 How to STOP the weight gain & enjoy your health again
In this episode I discuss why you're stuck in this cycle of gaining weight no matter HOW hard you work and how to get out of it. Now is not the time to go back…
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Does the 80/20 Rule Actually Work? #98
In this episode I am talking all about the 80/20 rule. Is it actually a good way to find balance & lose weight? How can you put it into practice in your life?…
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Fiber Is Having A Glow Up #97
It feels like everyone is on the fiber train right now. I'm diving into if this is another fitness trend that will fade or if it's something that's here to…