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Hey my fitfam! As always, I feel super blessed to spend time with you. And, even more blessed to share all things fitness and wellness with you in our Boot Camp Challenge® podcast! In our Boot Camp Challenge® podcast I will share the truth of all things fitness and wellness. We will talk about the best workouts out there, top nutrition hacks, how to lose weight, how to gain weight, why you can’t lose weight, kids fitness, boomers fitness, hormones, alcohol and the list goes on. I will also invite guest speakers who are experts in their fields. I will interview campers so you get a real life perspective on the balance of fitness and wellness. And, sometimes I will just rant. But it will always be the TRUTH. Always. Thank you for your time. I do know it is your most valuable commodity to give. And I will always appreciate it. Smiles, Lori

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Hey my fitfam! As always, I feel super blessed to spend time with you. And, even more blessed to share all things fitness and wellness with you in our Boot Camp Challenge® podcast! In our Boot Camp Challenge® podcast I will share the truth of all things fitness and wellness. We will talk about the best workouts out there, top nutrition hacks, how to lose weight, how to gain weight, why you can’t lose weight, kids fitness, boomers fitness, hormones, alcohol and the list goes on. I will also invite guest speakers who are experts in their fields. I will interview campers so you get a real life perspective on the balance of fitness and wellness. And, sometimes I will just rant. But it will always be the TRUTH. Always. Thank you for your time. I do know it is your most valuable commodity to give. And I will always appreciate it. Smiles, Lori

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@bcchallenge

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English

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401-584-2221


Episodes
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Seasonal Depression

10/30/2023
Hi, my friends, I hope you are having a most awesome day! Guess who’s back in the house? Our very own mental health guru and BCC legend, Kayla Burton! It’s like a family reunion, and everyone’s invited! Kayla’s been part of our BCC fitfam for over two decades now. She’s not just an alum; she’s a full-blown LPC and with her own practice, Burton Counseling, LLC. Talk about an overachiever! 😊 In our latest pod, we tackle the notorious seasonal depression – yep, the one with a fancy name, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). And we’re diving deep. We’ll be deciphering the fine line between the Winter Blues and SAD like we’re on some kind of emotional CSI mission. And Kalya’s got the lowdown on recognizing those tricky warning signs. And hold on to your sunlamps cuz we’re uncovering the ultimate mystery; how to start asking those big questions, and guess what? It starts with Y-O-U. Yep, you heard that right. You’re gonna have to spend some quality time with yourself. If that’s not enough, Kalya’s sharing with us some awesome resources and tips on finding your own therapist. Plus, she says we all need a vacation. Oh, yes, please! Thank you, as always, for your brilliant suggestions and questions. You are so wicked smart! Love you, Lors xoxo

Duration:00:55:15

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Weight loss drugs, diet coke and menopause. We mention it all with Abby Langer!

9/22/2023
Hi, my friends, I hope you are having a most awesome day! I invited back one of our most favorite guests, Abby Langer, a Toronto-based registered dietitian and the author of the best-selling book, Good Food, Bad Diet. If you haven’t met Abby yet, here’s a quick rundown; - She is the author of the bestselling book, Good Food, Bad Diet. - She is a total gangsta when it comes to myth-busting. Like straight up in her blogs, on her social media, in the national news organization, and on our podcast. She has no problem calling out the charlatans and dares us to look at the truth. #truthteller - She’s funny and wicked smart. And she cusses, which makes me laugh. Here are some of the topics we covered in this episode; - Gut health (yep, those supplements are a LIE). - Diet Coke will kill you (again, another LIE). - Can you get enough estrogen from food (nope!). We also talk about the new weight loss drugs (Wegovy and Mounjaro) and how they are changing the world, how changing your diet is so much more than just changing your food, and loads more. If you have any time, I would LOVE for you to listen to Abby. I am so excited to share her knowledge, education, and her sense of humor with you. She is amazeballs! One more thing, please continue to send me your ideas, comments, and suggestions (Abby Langer was one of them!). YOU are why I do what I do. Love you, Lors xoxo PS: If you want to follow Abby on social, her Instagram is @langernutrition, Twitter - @langernutrition, Facebook – Abby Langer Nutrition.

Duration:00:50:42

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Are you a Covid Long-Hauler?! Yep, so is my husband.

7/22/2021
Tony contracted the Covid virus on Christmas Day, 2020. And seven months later is still dealing with lingering side effects. Fatigue, check. Heavy legs, check. Head full of pressure, check. Itchy skin, check. Brain fog, check. Loss of taste and smell, check. The list goes on… Until yesterday. Seven months later as fast as he lost it, it came back. 206 days later. And it was so emotional. We laughed and we cried. And ran around smelling all the things. And tasting all the things. And then smelling all the things again. And, if you know my husband, I give you zero guesses on his first meal. Yep, it was pizza. It was a pretty amazing day. And as we were talking throughout the day, I asked him what was the one thing that got through all those long months. He said hope. So, I asked him if we would join me on a podcast to share his story with you and to hopefully, bring YOU hope. And, he said yes. Cuz he’s awesome like that. So, grab your coffee, wine, or your running shoes and hit play. One more thing, if you are still struggling with Covid, keep the hope. We feel you and we are praying for you. Again, so appreciate you taking the time to listen to our podcasts and share your thoughts, ideas, and comments. And, if you have any topics, you would like us to discuss in future podcasts, please email me and let me know. The best ideas always come from you. Much love, Lors and Tony

Duration:00:32:30

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Tired Of Being Tired?! READ THIS.

12/16/2020
You can’t cheat sleep. Over the years, we’ve learned to sacrifice sleep. I’ll just stay up later, I’ll wake up earlier… But, you’re actually sacrificing so much more than your sleep. By shortchanging your sleep, you are compromising: Your mood Your performance Your hormonal balance Even your immunity And, so much more… We sat down and talked with Dr. Joseph Ojile of the Clayton Sleep Institute in St. Louis and learned some things that will change the way you think about sleep. First, start thinking of sleep as a pitcher of water. When you go to sleep at night, your pitcher is empty. While you sleep, you are filling up that pitcher with water, or energy. As you go throughout your day, you are emptying out that pitcher. If you are sleep deprived, you are pouring from an empty cup. If you are constantly moving around your sleep/wake times, your hormones can’t keep up. They’re misaligned. It’s as if you got on a plane and flew to Paris. You’ve effectively given yourself jet lag and you didn’t even get to see the Eiffel Tower. Dr. Ojile gave us so much great intel, including: AND, you know what's crazy? Most of us are doing the exact OPPOSITE of what we need to be doing and, in effect, we are training our brain to continue to keep waking us up in the middle of the night. While 2020 has been a challenging year, many people have used it to really dig down into better sleep habits, exploring what works best for them. Don’t expect bad sleep habits to be fixed overnight. Just like with exercise and diet, it takes consistency and stability. We’ve jam-packed all this intel and more into this podcast for you! The Clayton Sleep Institute is a leader in diagnosing and treating a full range of sleep disorders, providing both in-clinic and home sleep tests. Talk to your doctor about seeing them because – at the end of the day - sleep is the most basic form of self-care. Learn more about them at claytonsleep.com. Again, so appreciate you taking the time to listen to our podcasts and share your thoughts, ideas, and comments. And, if you have any topics you would like us to discuss in future podcasts, please email me and let me know. The best ideas always come from you. Much love, xoxo Smiles, Lors

Duration:00:40:31

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Nutrition Questions, Answers, and Shockers

11/6/2020
I hope you are having a most amazing day! Get your listening ears on cuz this episode is FULL of nutrition questions, answers, and shockers! And, to answer these questions, I invited back one of our favorite guests, Sarah Weitz, MS, RD. Since our last visit, she was super busy getting promoted to the Administrative Director at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine AND becoming a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. Sarah, you’ve been busy, girl! And, she shared so much of her knowledge with us. These are the questions YOU have been asking so Sarah was here to answer. Here are just a few we talked about: And tons more! I always love conversing with Sarah on all things diet and nutrition. And, I hope you do, too! So grab a coffee or wine or lace up your running shoes and hit play. We packed a whole lotta info in this one! And, I know I say this often, but I am so thankful for YOU. I so appreciate you taking time to listen to our podcasts and share your thoughts, ideas, and comments. And, if you have any topics you would like us to discuss in future podcasts, please email me and let me know. The best ideas always come from you. Much love, xoxo Smiles, Me

Duration:01:17:17

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Campers, Conversations & Cocktails

9/29/2020
Hey friends, I know it’s been a minute since we last chatted! How are you holding up? Every time I think things can’t get crazier, they do. 2020, sit down. Today I wanted to share our latest podcast with you. I invited three amazing women to share their stories and WOW, share they did. First up was Tracy Bariani, a Boot Camp Challenge® camper, mom, wife and survivor of a very aggressive form of breast cancer. My biggest walk away after hearing her story…every day is a GIFT. Oh, and she is one of the strongest women I know. Next up, I chatted with Stacy Cody. Yep, she has been a guest on our show a few times sharing all the fashion inspo with us. On this day, she updated us on her journey of weight loss and disease. And, lastly, I talked with Elizabeth Pate. She is our newest Boot Camp Challenge® camper and she has lost 12 pounds during this pandemic. And, she did it virtually. And, she did it with no friends and no family (they just relocated before the pandemic). And with two littles running around. Yep, wait to hear her journey. Ok, friends, grab a coffee, wine, water, and push play. I know these women will inspire you as they have me. Love you, Lors

Duration:01:00:22

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Real Talk on Racial Injustice and Making Changes

6/18/2020
Hi my friend, I hope you are surviving, managing and maybe even thriving during this unprecedented time in history. In this episode, I am sharing with you a Facebook LIVE I did with Kayla Burton, BCC trainer and mental health expert on social injustice and racism. It is powerful, informative and enlightening. We dive right in and it was our goal to do so without judgment. Here are just a few nuggets we bring to the talk: - How do I explain racism to my children? - Is racism systemic in law enforcement? - How do we make real change? - The number we thing we can ALL do to help wipe out racism. As always, thank you so much for taking the time to listen to our podcast. If you would like to reach out to Kayla for additional information, please email me at lori@bootcamp-challenge.com and I will connect you. Love you hard, Lori xoxo

Duration:01:00:08

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The Covid-19 Virus and How We Can Win This War

4/6/2020
Hey my friends, Firstly, I hope you are healthy. Secondly, I hope your loved ones are healthy. Lastly, isn’t this just insane?! Because we are in an unprecedented time and the first pandemic for ALL of us, I wanted to invite on this episode one of our BCC campers who is also on the front lines of this battle. She is a doctor who agreed to spend some time with us answering our questions and bringing us some reassurance on how we can win this war. Here are a few of the questions she addressed: • What are the symptoms of the COVID-19 virus? • How do I know if I have the virus or if it is just allergies? • What are steps I can take to protect myself and my family? • Can my children play outside with the neighbors if we have all been quarantined? And loads more. Thank you, Doctor for spending time educating us on how we can stay healthy. Thank you for taking care of us when we are ill. And, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for showing up every day to fight this battle for us. And, for the rest of you, please practice social distancing, wash your hands and stay home! Love you, Lors

Duration:00:25:30

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Meal Planning 101

2/26/2020
Hey chicas, O.M.G! Meal planning 101 just dropped and you are going to poop your pants! Okay, hopefully that won’t happen, but the intel dropped in this episode is amazeballs. On this weeks’ episode, I am introducing you to Jessica Stafford, Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist and owner of Simple Nutrition, LLC. We had the best convo, and I can’t wait to share it with you! A few of our topics: • The most despised question asked of moms, and how to answer it • Frozen vs fresh veggies: which is the best • The best way to shop the grocery story • How the grocery stores market to you, and how to stay aware • How to remove 50% of sodium from your diet with just water • The one nutrition strategy that will guarantee better health And, my most favorite line, “Nutrition should be simple, not hard.” I so agree. So, chica’s, grab a coffee or some wine or take a walk or take a bike ride and hit play on this podcast. I can’t wait to share with you. Xoxo As always, thank YOU so much for your suggestions, questions and ideas on podcasts, guests and topics. This podcast if for YOU, and I’m so thankful you stopped by to take a listen. Have a most amazing day. Love you, Lors

Duration:00:53:40

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Do Kegels Really Work? And All Your Bladder Questions Answered

2/10/2020
Hey chica’s, I hope you are having a fabulous day! On this weeks’ episode, I am introducing you to Brooke Kalisiak PT, DPT, WCS and owner of Legacy Physical Therapy, LLC. And, OMG, we had the BEST conversation! We talked about bladder leakage, pelvic organ prolaspe, orgasms and so much more. But, I am ahead of myself. Let’s go back to Dr. Brooke. Dr. Brooke Kalisiak is a Board Certified Women’s Health Physical Therapist. She opened Legacy Physical Therapy in January 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri to offer specialized pelvic rehabilitation services to the public. She has a passion for helping women and men enjoy healthy active lifestyles, restoring dignity and confidence in bladder, bowel, pelvic and sexual function without relying on pain medicines or surgery. Her mission is to educate the public about the importance of pelvic health. And, she is an awesome educator! Here are a just a few of the questions she answered and topics she covered: - The best exercises to strengthen the pelvic region - How making one small change in your posture can help minimize bladder leakage - How to test your pelvic muscles for strength (yep, it’s an assessment). - How the pelvic muscles can affect your orgasm - How you can test the strength of your pelvic wall during sex - How men can test their pelvic strength - Why bladder leakage is common but not normal Thank YOU so much for your suggestions, questions and ideas on podcasts, guests and topics. This podcast is for YOU and I’m so thankful you stopped by to take a listen. Have a most amazing day. Love you, Lors If you have additional questions for Dr. Brooke, you can find her here: brooke@legacytherapystl.com www.legacytherapystl.com FACEBOOK. https://www.facebook.com/LegacyPhysicalTherapySTL/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/LegacyPhysicalTherapy/

Duration:00:40:50

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A Woman on a Mission to Help Other Women

12/4/2019
Hey chica’s, I hope you are having a fabulous day! On this weeks’ episode, I am introducing you to my sweet, amazing friend, Lindsey Rainwater. She is a wife, mother of two, consultant, entrepreneur and founder of an organization called Women in Fitness Association (WIFA). Lindsey and I met over ten years ago when we were both working and speaking at fitness conferences. Lindsey was in her twenties, single and hustling to build her career. And, unbeknownst to most of us, was struggling with alcohol. Over the last decade, Lindsey moved through sobriety, married the man of her dreams, had two beautiful babies and became the founder of a non-profit to support women in the fitness industry. Watching her navigate through such high highs and low lows with such grace and thankfulness inspired me to invite her on our podcast to share with you her tips and secrets for creating the life she loves. As we dive into the conversation, Lindsey shares with us how self awareness helped her move through the troubling times in her life, the steps she took to make her whole and the building blocks she uses today to create a place for women to grow. Lindsey also shares the following: - What she decided to do at 27 years old that changed her life. - Her motivator to start an organization for women in fitness. - How she finds “balance” between work and family and how she renamed and reframed it. - What every female entrepreneur needs to find success. - The importance of having a mentor especially if you are a leader. Thank you, Lindsey for sharing your amazing story with all of us. And, for the inspiration to get out there and create the life we want to lead. xoxo And to all of you listening, thank YOU for your time, your ideas and your suggestions. You’re the best! Love you so hard, Lors PS Sorry for all my “um’s”. Seriously, um, don’t even know what that was all about!

Duration:00:58:50

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A Couple’s Hope, Laughter, and Heartbreak During Their Struggle through Infertility

11/20/2019
Hey chica’s, I hope you are having a fabulous day! On this weeks’ episode, we dive head first into the topic of infertility. I want to start by sending so much love and thanks to my guest, Laura Michel, aka, Michel-Macher, who was so courageous and transparent as she shared her story. Thank you, Laura for being your amazing self and your sense of humor on this topic. I also want to send some love to Chris (husband) for being so open and cool with Laura sharing the part of the story that belongs to him. And, I want say thank you to all you listeners who have requested this topic. Because of you, we are talking openly and honestly about the challenges of infertility, the heartbreak of miscarriages, the emotional roller coaster of conception and the devastation of loss. Over the last few years I have had the privilege of walking along side Laura through her journey as her and Chris tried to bring a baby into this world. I was so struck my Laura’s self confidence, her abundance of hope and her appreciate for her body. And, while her body and eggs are considered “old” because she is over the age of 35, she continued to strengthen it, move it and honor it as she went from many tries of IUI and IVF over the course of the two years. I thank you, Michel-Macher for sharing something so intimate and private. To our listeners, some of our conversation sounds like a sit-com (carrying sperm in her bra and the thought of getting pulled over) and some of our conversation is heartbreaking – (how she and Chris had to cover up a miscarriage). But all of it is real. And, I hope it helps any of you struggling with infertility. xoxo Here are some other topics we dive into: - The one person who struggled more than her during this process. - How she faked drinking to cover a miscarriage. - Her number one piece of advice to any couple going through infertility. - How her and Chris did Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) every month for seven months. - Her one shot with in vitro fertilization (IVF) - Her last and final shot at having a baby. Thank you always for your suggestions on topics and thank you more for listening! Love you tons, Lors

Duration:00:39:00

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How to Combat Anxiety and Move Through Worry

10/21/2019
Hey chica’s, I hope you are having a fabulous day! On this weeks’ episode, I invited Dr. Margaret Wehrenberg, Psy.D., (no relation to the movie theater people) to chat with you about anxiety, stress and worry. And, OMG, she was amazing! Firstly, check out her resume: she is a coach and therapist, an author and an international trainer and speaker on topics related to psychotherapy for anxiety and depression, stress management and optimizing anxiety for achievement. Boom. Secondly, she goes into to depth and explains the science of anxiety: why we do it, how we do it, and the benefits/pitfalls to our minds and bodies. Lastly, she shares SO MANY techniques and strategies to move through worry and anxiety. And, some of them, you can do all by yourself and cost ZERO dollars. She also dives into the following: She also said one of the best strategies to combat anxiety is MOVING! Regular, vigorous exercise is the absolute best way to build up brain chemistry that helps you stay positive, not worrying and not depressed. Exercise builds a healthy brain. Yep, she said that. For those of you who struggle with worry, stress and/or anxiety, I so hope this intel helps you. Dr. Wehrenberg says at the end of the podcast that if you need additional help in your wellness journey to overcome anxiety, always reach out. Asking for help is the greatest gift to yourself. xoxo Love you tons, Lors

Duration:00:40:16

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How a Misdiagnosis Lead to a 100 Pound Weight Gain and the Journey Back

10/9/2019
Hey chica’s, I hope you are having a fabulous day! Today I welcome back Stacy Cody, stylist and fashion connoisseur. But today we are not talking about fashion. We are talking about Stacy’s wellness journey. It begins over twenty years ago when she gained 22 pounds in four weeks. She continued to gain weight in 10 and 20 pound increments with no answers. She went to her doctors and was told she just needed to east less and move more. They also said she had no will power. And, they said she had no disease. All of these statements were wrong. Over the past five years I have watched Stacy move through this challenge. I’ve watched her frustration of not understanding what her body was doing. I’ve seen her anger at trying all the things to lose weight and nothing working. I’ve witnessed her fatigue in fighting for her wellness. And, within the last 36 months, Stacy has finally found some answers, had some breakthroughs and has seen a weight loss of 50 pounds. So, I asked her to share this most personal and intimate journey. And she said yes. Today, she is sharing her story with you. She goes into detail of the ups, downs and super downs over the last two decades and also dives into the following: • How she was misdiagnosed for twenty years. • What caused the weight gain and how she finally found the answers. • How working out caused weight GAIN. • How she finally lost 50lbs. And so much more. I hope you have time to take a listen. This journey is one of inspiration, dedication and motivation, fosho. Love you tons, Lors P.S. If you want to follow Stacy on social: Facebook – @StacyCodyStyle Instagram- @StacyCodyStyle Twitter - @StacyCodyStyle

Duration:01:07:12

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Menopause – How to Survive It!

9/18/2019
Hey chica’s, one of the most requested topics for a podcast is coming to you today! Today’s episode - Menopause. So many of you are going through this, have gone through this or are beginning to think about going this. And, I’m not gonna lie, it is trying time. It is very common to struggle with sleep, to experience a weight gain, and to want to seriously punch people in the face. But I want you to know there is an end, and there is help. Tons of it. Firstly, we are going to talk about it so you don’t feel crazy. Secondly, you can talk to your medical team about it so you don’t feel crazy. Thirdly, you can go to your doctor and get drugs to you don’t feel crazy. See, lots of solutions for you. And, I talk about many more. Here is list: Can I lose weight during menopause?What can I do about hot flashes?Is it normal to think about death constantly?What is dry vagina?How do you keep your sex life on track during this time? So, chica’s, grab a cocktail, you will probs need one for this podcast and settle in for some girl chat. If you have any questions after, please message me. I got you! Love you tons, Lors

Duration:00:49:33

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The Road to Sobriety – A Chat with Virginia Kerr

8/21/2019
Hey my friends, today I am introducing you to my friend, Virginia Kerr. Virginia is well known around the St. Louis area as a television news anchor and the host of a show called The Thread St. Louis. Virginia also just outed herself on Instagram as struggling with alcohol. I met Virginia a few years back while working on her show. We did a segment together and had a blast. We laughed, cut up and I think we actually got yelled at by the producer to get back to work! When I drove home that day I remember thinking she definitely had it all together. A successful career in television. A happy marriage. An amazing healthy, son. One evening as I was scrolling through Instagram, I came across one of her posts. It was November 8th, 2018. She just shared she drank two bottles a night of Chardonnay. And she didn’t want to do it anymore. Honestly, I was shocked. Not that she drank two bottles of wine, but that she was “outing” herself on Instagram. And, asked us to hold her accountable! As I continued to follow her journey, I fell more in love with her. I already knew she was fun and had a wicked sense of humor. Now I was discovering her inner strength. Her resolve to love herself. Her honesty and unapologetic candor about her inner demons. I found her insta-diary fascinating. Some of the strategies she uses to stay sober I had used in saving my marriage. Some of the trauma she had to work through regarding her childhood were similar to my own. And, her courage to be what she was created to be, infectious. And today, she is sharing her story with us. Put your listening ears on, chica’s, this episode is loaded with amazingness! We take a deep dive into the following areas: - How binge eating turned into binge drinking. - Therapy and how it changed her life. - The debilitating effect of shame. - Toxic relationships and how she made the change. - How we both relate to Eminem (yes, the artist!) Remember, wellness isn’t just about moving your body, it’s also about changing your mindset. Love you, Lors xoxo P.S. If you want to follow Virginia on social: Instagram- @thisisvirginiakerr Twitter - @VirginiaKerr Facebook – @VirginiaKerr

Duration:00:57:30

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How I'm Going to Get More Peeps Movin with a Little Help From My Friends

8/5/2019
Hi my friends, I hope you are having a most awesome day! You who watch me on a regular basis know one of my number one initiatives is to get everyone moving. And, by everyone, I mean 77% of the US population. This is the number the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported of inactive adults – or people who did not exercise on a regular basis. This both saddened me and made me mad. So, I’ve decided I am going to move that needle, and the next time that report comes out, it will be 76%, then 75% and so on. And, while I am a crusader and outlier fo-sho, I LOVE when other peeps have the same vision, same determination and some big coglioni’s (that’s Italian like our guest this week J) to make a difference. And, one of these peeps is Bryan Daddio. Daddio is the creator of a platform called TurboTrack.Me. This platform allows trainers like me to provide YOU workouts anywhere, anytime and on your phone. I was so excited when Daddio shared what he was creating. I was stoked he was seeing around the curve. I was inspired he was taking action and removing obstacles for people to move. I had to be a part. As we have been working together to bring this vision to fruition, we have had multiple conversations. I am always curious of what inspires others, motivates them to move, and gives them the strength to keep moving forward. And, this is his story. You’ll be able to say you knew him when…! I hope you enjoy our chat. Love you so hard, Lors xoxo

Duration:00:24:57

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My Coffee Chat with Tim Ezell – Spirituality, the Importance in our Overall Wellness

7/23/2019
Hi my friends, I hope you are having a most awesome day! A few weeks back I had a lunch date with a friend. You know him as a television personality on Fox 2 News in the morning. You may recognize him as the host of the television show, The Thread. He may be the pastor of your church. But to me, he is a friend whom I love dearly. Peeps, meet Tim Ezell. Tim and I met over ten years ago at the news station. I was a guest on his show sharing fitness and wellness with his audience. Before and after our segments every Monday, we would have a quick chat, share how things were going and ask about our families. A few months into meeting Tim, our chat turned spiritual. This was surprising because I usually don’t share my spirituality with many people. I mean, it‘s one of my most favorite topics but I usually keep it within my family and close friends. Tim and I jumped right in, and it became part our chats. They would be quick, but they would be deep, full of wisdom and a comfort to each of us as we were going through things. As our friendship grew, so did the lengths of our conversations around spirituality. We would talk God, faith, struggles and victories. And, when we met for lunch this day, our conversation topic was the same. So, I asked him if I could share it with you. And, he said, “of course”! So, grab a coffee, wine (don’t forget, Jesus loved wine J) or water, and push play. Today our topic is Spirituality and why it is critical to our overall wellness. Here is what we talked about: For those of you who have watched Tim the last twenty years, you see a fun, outgoing, entertaining TV personality. But he is so much more. He is a man who has been called by God to share the message of love with the world. As always, I love your feedback. Please feel free to email, text, tweet or dm your comments, suggestions, or just say hi. Love you so hard, Lors xoxo

Duration:00:40:11

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How to Create a Workout Just for You

6/12/2019
Hi my friends, I hope you are having a most awesome day! In this episode I am going to share with you how to create a workout that is PERFECT for you! Here’s the deal – moving can actually save your life. Moving can prevent disease. Moving is the best preventive medicine, EVER. Moving creates endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. And happy people just don’t kill their husbands. (That is actually a quote from Elle Woods from Legally Blonde, and she spoke truth!) And while we know this, most of us (77%) do NOT move. Most of us do not move out of fear. We don’t want to look ridiculous. We don’t know HOW to move. For some of us, it hurts. So today, I broke down how to create a workout that works best for you. I explain the following: - How to train your heart. There are four different methods, just pick one. - How many times a week you need to train your muscles. - How to gain strength or muscular endurance and the difference between the two. - How to stay motivated to move when don’t want to. - How to train a dragon. (I’m just kidding, I am just on a movie reference kick!) So grab your coffee or cocktail, unless you’re driving or running cuz that will be messy, and press play. One more thing, if you have any questions, comments or concerns, just reach out. Cuz you know, life is like a box of chocolates, you just never know what you’re gonna get (…had too!) Love you lots, Lors xoxo

Duration:00:39:14

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Me and My Bikini

5/29/2019
Hi my friends, I hope you are having a most awesome day! So I did a thing last week, and I want to share it with you. I posted a pic of me on Facebook. And, I had a bit of anxiety posting this pic. Why? Cuz I felt naked! Posting a bikini pic of my 53 year old self takes a bit of courage. That's a lie. It takes A LOT of courage. But, I want to be truthful. And the truth is, I try and move every day. I try to eat a fruit and veggie every day. I drink wine. I love desserts. And, this is my body. And I love her, dimples, ripples and all. You see, it's about a lifestyle. It's about balance. It's about life choices. It's about making small changes that become big changes. This isn't about looking a certain way for an event or a season. It's about feeling good and loving YOU all the events and all the seasons. Then, I did a Facebook LIVE and we talked about all the things! And, I also answered your fitness and nutrition questions and your questions, btw, were amazeballs! Here is what we chatted about: - How do you decrease your abdominal area? - Does eating fruit make you fat? - What foods can I eat to make me feel full? - Why eating 1300 calories are bad for you. (Ok, this started as a rant but I did give you good intel!) - Why taking protein supplements could damage your organs. For those of you who joined me LIVE, thank you for the great chat. For those of you who missed it, here you go. Let's keep doing this thing called life together. It's always more fun with a crew. Love you so hard! Lors xoxo

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