Fit to Live Podcast
Fit to Live Podcast
Sydney Tollett
The Fit to Live Podcast is for anyone looking to level up their fitness and health, without going to unsustainable measures. Learn how to get more results, while fitting fitness into your life. My goal here is to inspire, educate, and empower you on your health & fitness journey. We talk all things training, nutrition, lifestyle, mindset, and much more. I'll see you inside!
body recomp deep dive: how to lose fat & build muscle at the same time
If you've ever been confused on the topic of body recomp, this episode is for you! We dive into if recomp is really possible, who it's best fitting for, key variables for successful recomp, assessing progress, and more. You're in for a treat! Timestamps are below. Follow/Message me on IG Apply for 1-1 Coaching Timestamps: 1:55 - testimonials from my body recomp class 3:40 - defining terms (body composition & body recomp) 6:30 - body recomp vs a deficit & building phase 7:20 - can you actually do both at once? (the science) 8:44 - how can the scale stay the same if I'm losing fat? 10:29 - is recomp optimal? 12:05 - who has the best and worst potential for body recomp? 15:00 - if you have good recomp potential, should you still take that approach? (not necessarily) 17:55 - what if you don't have good potential? 19:24 - 5 key components of successful recomp 19:41 - training for body recomp 32:38 - energy balance for body recomp 36:11 - protein intake for body recomp 39:00 - recovery factors for body recomp 45:05 - adherence for body recomp 46:22 - assessing progress in a recomp phase 51:26 - what if you don't have good potential for a recomp phase? long term recomp? 54:05 - recap & summary Hope you loved the episode!
Jun 5, 2024
56 min
6 ways to make your diet easier & more enjoyable
So many people set themselves up for miserable diets. My goal with this episode is to make sure that's not you! In today's episode, we discuss 6 different ways to make your diet easier and more enjoyable so that you can stick to it, see results, and sustain those results! Enjoy! Timestamps are below. Message me on IG - ask me a question for future Q&A episodes Apply for 1-1 Coaching 1:45 - Why this conversation is important 4:50 - Engineering an environment for success 11:44 - Having a tentative gameplan 15:10 - Strategies to manage your hunger 20:12 - Getting support from others in your life 25:45 - Managing your total stress load 30:50 - Accepting the sacrifices 34:00 - A tangent on "balance" 34:50 - Episode recap 35:17 - What's coming next to the podcast?
May 29, 2024
38 min
workout program red flags: excessive volume, "functional" exercises, false claims, and more
With so many workout programs out there, how do you know which ones are good? Today, we are talking about red flags to look out for in workout programs to help you filter through the online world of training. Enjoy! Timestamps below. Follow/Message me on IG (don't forget to ask about my free body recomp class!) Apply for 1-1 Coaching 2:34 - A very important preface to this episode that will give context to this subject (don't skip this!!!) 6:02 - Red flag 1: False advertising of results 8:58 - Red flag 2: All barbell work 12:48 - Red flag 3: Poor exercise selection 19:22 - Red flag 4: No consideration of energy balance (aka if you're in a deficit or not) 22:46 - Red flag 5: Excessive volume & junk volume 28:40 - Red flag 6: 5-6 day training splits 30:25 - Red flag 7: No tempo guidelines 33:45 - Red flag 8: Too good to be true claims 35:00 - Red flag 9: Workouts change weekly 37:00 - Red flag 10: Being "dead" after every workout Rate/review, follow/subscribe, and share to support the show!
May 22, 2024
39 min
fat loss tips - 10 changes I make to my diet when in a calorie deficit
What changes should you make to your diet when you are aiming to lose body fat? In this episode, I walk you through 10 things I personally change about my diet when I am in a caloric deficit aiming for fat loss. These changes are to ensure I not only get the best results possible, but also enjoy the process along the way! You'll get tons of practical tips to walk away from this episode with. Enjoy! Follow/message me on IG Follow me on TikTok Apply for 1-1 Coaching
May 15, 2024
36 min
weight maintenance mistakes: why you struggle to keep progress
Do you struggle to maintain any progress you get? Or maybe you are nervous you are going to lose the progress you've made? This episode is for you! Today, we are talking about common mistakes I see when it comes to weight maintenance and maintaining your progress. Hope you enjoy! Follow/message me on IG! Apply for 1-1 Coaching
May 8, 2024
28 min
Q&A: meal plans, bloating, training splits, glute growth, & more
It's a Q&A! And we've got some great questions to cover in this episode. Listen to my thoughts on meal plans, where to start if you are always bloated, 3 day training split, growing your glutes, and more. Timestamps are below! 2:53 - What are your thoughts on meal plans? 12:04 - Can I build muscle only training 3x a week? 18:10 - Do I really need to track my steps? 24:22 - Where should I start if I'm always bloated? 32:18 - How long should my diet last? 36:47 - What is the best way to grow your glutes? Apply for 1-1 coaching Message/follow me on IG
May 1, 2024
44 min
why you (or your clients) aren't adhering to the plan and how to fix it
Feel like you keep falling off your plan? Struggling to get clients to adhere? Let's talk about red flags in your program that could be throwing off your (or your clients) adherence, and how you can fix it! In this episode, we talk about 10 different things you can keep in mind to improve your (or your clients) adherence. I know you will take away SO much value from this episode. Enjoy! Apply for 1-1 Coaching Message/Follow me on IG Download my meal prep guide Listen to the discipline episode
Apr 24, 2024
48 min
calorie deficits & body recomp simplified - what they are & how to do it
You've heard the advice to "just eat in a calorie deficit". You've probably even said that you want to "recomp". What do these phrases really mean though, and how can you implement them into your journey? This episode will break down exactly that! Learn about how a calorie deficit really works, what actually makes up your total calories burned for the day, what is necessary for building muscle and losing fat at the same time, and more. Enjoy! Message me on IG! Apply for 1-1 Coaching
Apr 17, 2024
31 min
the scale: everything you need to know (muscle vs fat, fluctuations, & MORE)
The deepest dive into the scale you've probably ever heard. I'm giving you EVERYTHING you need to know! We dive into what even actually makes up the scale, common misbeliefs, when to use (and not to use) the scale, what other metrics can help us understand the scale better, and how to get more a more accurate assessment of your weight. You will walk away from this episode with a new outlook on the scale and how to use it in a more productive manner on your fitness journey. Enjoy! APPLY FOR 1-1 COACHING MESSAGE ME ON IG
Apr 10, 2024
44 min
why your body isn't changing from the gym: training variables, recovery, diet, & more
Are you feeling frustrated by your lack of results for the work you put in at the gym? In today's episode, we dive into why you aren't seeing the changes you want to your body, despite working out! I start off by overviewing what changing your body really boils down to, and then I break down 10 reasons you might be stuck. We dive into training variables (exercise selection, tempo, rest times, & more), recovery factors, diet, & more! I know you are going to love this episode. Enjoy! Message/Follow me on IG Apply for 1-1 Coaching
Apr 3, 2024
40 min
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