Do you think you might have a sluggish thyroid?  If so, check out this episode with Jo and Megan Lyons of The Lyons Share Wellness.  Jo and Megan discuss all things related to thyroid health:  symptoms of an underperforming thyroid, how to diagnose a problem with your thyroid, what to do if your thyroid is not working, and how to optimize thyroid function through nutrition and lifestyle.    Want to learn more?  Follow Megan on Instagram at @thelyonsshare OR check out The Lyons' Share  website.  Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed it. Follow us for ..read more

Are you ready to turn heads at the beach this summer? In this episode Jo and Allison discuss the process of achieving the sought-after swimsuit physique without falling for fad diets or quick fixes. This episode is packed with real-talk about what is required to make significant body composition changes, typically over a period of 12 to 15 weeks.  If you're ready to get ready for swimsuit season by ramping up your metabolism,  we've got a few spots in our April Metabolic Makeover Program.  Join us today!    Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed it. Follow us for ..read more

Struggling to lose weight, even though you are working very hard at a diet or diligently exercising?  In this episode Couture Coaches Jo and Jess discuss the most common reasons they see for the scale not budging.   Listen up to learn:  what it takes to lose body fat, why some diets don't produce results, how chaos and stress can keep the scale stuck, and why overly restrictive eating habits usually lead to sabotage!    If your scale isn't budging, now is the time to work with a Couture Coach.  We're enrolling for our April Metabolic Makeover Program - it ki ..read more

Does what you believe about aging and your ability to positively impact your health matter?  Absolutely!  But what you DO every day probably matters more and might change your beliefs about your metabolism and health and fitness. In this episode,  Couture Coaches Jo and Jess discuss common misbeliefs about metabolism and the aging process, the relationship between belief and behavior, and why most fitness coaches say MINDSET is the biggest factor in their client's ability to achieve results.    Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed it. Follow us for more tips, tric ..read more

As discussed on the show, get Marla's free shopping list template here:  www.NannyBubby.com/Couture  What if you could reframe your mind and embrace longevity, not as a burden, but as a blessing? If this question stirs your curiosity, you're going to love our heartfelt chat with Marla Leticia, known as "Nanny Bubby".  Marla has breathed life into the concept of the Long Life Era, a community that challenges the conventions of aging and propels individuals to live their life to the fullest. She takes us on a journey through her life, sharing anecdotes of resilience and reinvent ..read more

The word “sugar” gets a bad rap—but not all sugar is unhealthy! In fact, your body breaks down all carbohydrates (not just the sweet ones) into glucose, a.k.a. blood sugar. In this episode Coach Allison discusses all things "blood sugar" with registered dietitian Catherine Staffieri (@cstaffieri_rd) from Nutrisense (@nutrisenseio).   They also discuss how using  a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can be used as a weight and health tool--even if you don't have diabetes.  Tune into learn how your diet, exercise routine, stress levels, and sleep patterns impact your blood sugar lev ..read more

Do you hit the gym on a regular basis but your physique doesn't reflect all your hard work?  There's a difference between having a structured training program and working out.  In this episode Couture Coaches Jo and Jess discuss the elements of a structured training plan, debunk the myth of 'confusing' muscles, and share how different fitness activities can complement your gym sessions so that all your hard work brings you closer to your health and fitness goals.    Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed it. Follow us for more tips, tricks, and support in our private Fac ..read more

What's the one thing that will slow down your metabolism more than anything else?  Chronic undereating for a long period of time.   Most people don't know their daily caloric intake, and many women find it hard to believe they are undereating or that their weight loss woes could be tied to eating too little.  In this episode we interview a panel of women who discuss the different patterns and habits that led to periods of undereating and a sluggish metabolism.   They too believed they couldn't possibly be undereating until . . . they started eating MORE and things started t ..read more

The word “sugar” gets a bad rap—but not all sugar is unhealthy! In fact, your body breaks down all carbohydrates (not just the sweet ones) into glucose, a.k.a. blood sugar. In this episode Coach Allison discusses all things "blood sugar" with registered dietitian Catherin Staffieri (@cstaffieri_rd) from Nutrisense (@nutrisenseio).   They also discuss how using  a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can be used as a weight and health tool--even if you don't have diabetes.  Tune into learn how your diet, exercise routine, stress levels, and sleep patterns impact your blood sugar leve ..read more

What's the biggest obstacle most people have for not losing weight, getting fit, or reaching their health goals?  They think they don't have time or can't fit it into their busy schedules.   In this episode, Coach Jo interviews Pearl Tong-Ngok, a productivity coach, and they discuss the best strategies for making time to reach health and fitness goals. Want to have a chance at winning $250?  Leave us a review in Apple Podcasts and then shoot us an email at info@couturefitnesscoaching with the name you used in the review, and we'll put you in the drawing!  We'll have the dr ..read more