Episodes

The food police! We all know one. Hell, we were all that person at one point. This week, we discuss the impact that judging others food choices can have on their relationship with food and mental health. We also dive into emotional eating as Matt describes how he recently emotionally ate and why it is ok - and how you can do the same! The time has come! We're preparing for our highly anticipated meet n greet taking place in Shingleton, MI on October 12th! See you there! A special thank you to...

Whatsup friends!! This week we are catching up and getting into some heavy conversations about life! Traveling and eating out is so prevalent in today's society and we talk about how you can start to change in this area. We also had an impromptu Q&A as we both answered questions from our Instagrams: What did Matt do to rehab is ankle, and what did Beth do to improve her cholesterol? As always, health and fitness is not one size fits all so we discussed what worked for us! Our next meet n gree...

Mental toughness! This week we are exploring a couple of key themes lately: mental toughness, taking initiative, and sustainable weight loss. So often with fitness we focus on the physical side of our transformations, but one of the greatest transformations we can make is with our mental f*cking fortitude! Grit. Perseverance. A "can-do" attitude. The mental side of fitness can be holding you back from reaching the next level or it can be the catalyst for change! Our next meet n greet is takin...

When is the last time you ran, jumped, or had fun just playing around like a kid? These are things we so often stop doing as adults and they can have a tremendous impact on our overall health and longevity. This week we are delivering some hard truths and high energy conversations from the heart. Let's jump in! Our next meet n greet is taking place October 12th in Shingleton, Michigan! ⁠⁠⁠RSVP here!⁠⁠⁠ A special thank you to our sponsor, Cured Nutrition! We believe in their products and use t...

Offer solutions, not problems! This week, after catching up with each others personal lives, we get a bit deep and have a conversation about the real problems facing people in everyday life. Hint: It's not the food! We rant and rave about going deeper than just surface level problems so we can begin to understand one another. Get to to the root cause of problems and stop applying band aids to them! We talk about real issues such as childhood obesity and some factors that contribute to it. This...

Whatsup!! This week we're back with a new 1:1 episode! We catch up with each other's lives and fitness progress lately before diving into some deeper topics that have been on our minds. Seasons of life are changing! Kids are back in school, Summer is coming to an end, and life is crazy! This is the time of year when you need to be resilient and practice grace - that's exactly what we discuss in today's episode! In fact, we had to practice this ourselves as we struggle as well. Let's get to it...

Let's Cut The Crap! This week we are replaying one of our favorite episodes about getting back on track when life is crazy! With summer coming to an end and school back in session, our routines and schedule are changing and we've got to PIVOT! We wanted to remind you that you are ALWAYS one action away from being back on track and we are here to help you realize that! Lets jump in! We are BACK with another 1:1 episode and this one is a doozy as it's basically two episodes in one. First we jump...

Are you resilient like a tree or do you crumble like a piece of paper? This week we're talking resiliency and what it means. We do some ranting and raving which leads us to talking about The Four Agreements and this was a really great reminder for the both of us and we're sure you'll appreciate it, too! Download the 7 day resiliency guide and checklist mentioned in this episode! Let's get to it! Our next meet n greet is taking place October 12th at Pictured Rocks, Michigan! A special thank yo...

Hey everyone! We're back with another CTC Selects episode! We have been hearing a lot of you struggling with controlling your cravings lately so we figured this is a great chance to replay one of our top listener favorite episodes to help you understand your cravings. Cravings! We all have them and most of us struggle with them at times. The question becomes, how do we deal with them? Should we always have to white knuckle through or are there other, better and more applicable solutions that w...

Health doesn't have a f*cking look! This week we are diving into the world of dieting, disordered eating, and health stigmas associated with the way we look. We are joined by Registered Dietitian Jessy Baron who shares her own journey of struggling with her own eating disorder and how that shaped her health and behaviors. So many people struggle with an unhealthy relationship with food without even realizing it. This is because of society's standards for beauty and health and if you don't fit t...

Recovery is possible! With this being Beth's month of sobriety, it's a great time for us to talk with Michael Chernow! As of today, Michael is celebrating 20 years of sobriety from drugs and alcohol and he shares his story from being dark and depressed to being a successful entrepreneur! Recovery IS possible and Michael has a powerful story that is sure to inspire others. Michael and his team are happy to give our listeners an exclusive offer! Use code 'KOHCTC15' to receive 15% off any one-ti...

We're back and this week we're talking about the big C - Consistency! Consistency is something we talk about a lot, but this week, we're practicing what we preach with finding ways to remain consistent and pivoting in our own lives! Lots of great conversations in this one! Come hike with us in Maine! August 10th! Click here to RSVP. A special thank you to our sponsor, Cured Nutrition! We believe in their products and use them in our personal lives and feel like you may benefit from them, too!...

Episode 150!! Wow! What better way to celebrate 150 episodes than by chatting with our friend Luc Zoratto! Luc is a sober warrior, father, and runner here to spread his love for running and his story of sobriety. In this episode we discuss Luc's decision to stop drinking and the burden he carried for 5 years after that. There can be a lot of shame when someone decides to stop drinking and we are grateful for Luc for sharing his story and the shame he felt when he decided to stop drinking. The ...

Whatsup everyone! This week we had some FIRE conversations! A big topic was fat loss mistakes you may be making. We got to this topic by discussing Matt's weight loss with mindful eating and why he decided to start tracking, and talking about Beth's fat loss phase. We get a big emotional as we talk about some of our own struggles and opening up about them. We even announced a surprise Meet N Greet!! We're hiking Mid Coast Maine on August 10th. Stay tuned for details! This episode is not one t...

Happy 4th of July! This week we are back with a listener favorite (and one of ours, too!): You ask us questions and we answer them! Lots of great questions this time - mindful eating, how to handle a binge, eating treats every day, dealing with cravings, and more! A special thank you to our sponsor, Cured Nutrition! We believe in their products and use them in our personal lives and feel like you may benefit from them, too! You can grab a bag of Serenity gummies for 20% off by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Whatsup! We're back from our Oregon Meet N Greet that took place June 22nd at Cape Lookout and this we're recapping our trip! Topics discussed: Favorite destinations and moments on the trip, Beth spending quality time with her son, setting and respecting boundaries, mindful eating while traveling, and we even had some technical difficulties that tested our ability to PIVOT! A huge thank you to everyone that came out and hiked 5+ miles with us! We know the trail was a bit more difficult than we...

This week we are playing a Cut The Crap Select episode: Episode 78 With Heather Kirwan! This has proven to be a listener favorite and we can all use a reminder about our habits every once and a while! Original Episode: 78 - Let's Build Some Healthy F*cking Habits With Heather Kirwan Original airdate: March 10, 2023 You are only as healthy as your habits! This week we are chatting with Heather Kirwan. Heather is: A Mom of 3. A Pilot wife. A Board Certified Physician Assistant. And she's dedica...

Pivot, b*tch! That's Beth and Matt's favorite word lately and much of the conversation today is about building a sustainable lifestyle that allows for flexibility, not rigidity. Planning for things to not go as planned allows you to PIVOT and move on with your day! We also talk about running and some common mistakes new runners make, and we answer a common question: should you be in a calorie deficit while training for a marathon?! Tons of good topics discussed this week - lets dive in! Come ...

Whatsup! We're back with a new one on one talk and we're coming in hot! We do a quick catch up then move onto Matt's new favorite thing: running! We talk about a common error new runners make and how you can avoid making it! We also have a great discussion about weight loss maintenance and move onto discussing emotional and stress eating and how food isn't the problem - it's your relationship with it! Come hiking with us!! Our next Meet N Greet is on June 22, 2024 at Cape Lookout Trail in Tila...

Weight loss surgery is a polarizing topic. This week we are joined by friend of the show, Richard Eaton! Richard has lost 350 lbs and has undergone bariatric and weight skin removal surgeries. Rich shares his story and the struggles of being 600 lbs and losing weight both naturally and with the aid of surgery and medication. Weight loss is so much more than just the x's and o's and Rich does a fantastic job of illustrating how you need to change your mindset and relationship with food in order ...

This week diving deep into the world of myths and misinformation! We are joined by Dr. Allan Bacon for a lively conversation on misinformation and how you can avoid falling into the trap! The internet can be a confusing place to be when it comes to seeking accurate health and wellness information. There are so many misleading headlines and influencers promoting their way of doing things that some days you may feel like the only thing you can actually eat is air, but then someone will come along...

This week we are welcoming Annie Ellis back to the show! Annie joined us for episode 136, where we talked all things menopause and mindset! This week we are tackling the menopause discussion from a different angle: Body image! Come hike with us! Our next Meet N Greet is June 22, 2024 at Cape Lookout Trail in Tilamook, Oregon. RSVP and let us know you're coming: ⁠https://fitfattraining.typeform.com/to/cvvXzQrf A special thank you to partner of the show, Cured Nutrition. We believe in their produ...

Cortisol face. Water doesn't have hydrogen. Walking isn't exercise. Fiber is a myth. These are all things influencers on the internet have been saying lately and we're f*cking fed up with it! This week we're ranting and raving about the latest nutrition and fitness myths and how you keep buying into them! We start the episode with a little catch up and talk about Beth's fat loss phase, Matt's half marathon, and the upcoming Meet N Greet in Oregon! Speaking of - we are hosting our next Meet N G...

Stigmas. Everyone has experienced stigmas in some way or another in their life. That's exactly what we're talking about this week with Joseph Sheehey, CEO of Cured Nutrition. This was an inspiring conversation as we dive deep into Joseph's story, second chances at life and business, and his own personal transformation. Joseph created the Cured Nutrition brand after following his passion and being given a new outlook on life. Cured Nutrition is on a mission to change the narrative around respon...