Fit, Fueled, And Busy - a podcast for ambitious women juggling life, family, and fitness

Episode 118: Rest Isn’t Weakness: Protecting the Long Game in Training and Life

The host of Fit Fueled and Busy explains her recent absence, sharing that work initiatives, her daughter’s gymnastics season, family birthdays, half-marathon training (aiming for under two hours), and a bad cold led to three weeks without an episode. As a high achiever following a rigorous plan written by her sister, she hadn’t missed runs despite major schedule adjustments, but illness forced her to reconsider pushing through. After seeking advice, she rested, replaced runs with light walks, took a full day off work, maintained nutrition and hydration, and prioritized sleep and recovery, returning to training without losing progress. She emphasizes that consistency over time includes wisdom and listening to your body, and invites listeners to Couture Fitness for coaching, accountability, and support balancing ambition, motherhood, career, and health.00:00 Life Got Busy01:04 High Achiever Mindset01:29 Half Marathon Training02:32 Sick Week Reality Check03:02 Recovery Like a Job03:56 Rest Protects Progress04:53 Discipline With Wisdom05:17 Couture Fitness Support05:48 Invitation and Wrap Up Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed it. Join our 28 Day Strength and Nutrition Jumpstart Program here. Reserve your spot with a Couture Coach: Buy a 1:1 coaching packageSign up for our FREE newsletter here.Follow us for more tips, tricks, and support in our private Facebook Group, Boost Your Metabolism After Age 30.Follow us on Instagram @couture_fitness_coachingCheck at our website and blog. Want customized plan for boosting your metabolism? Learn more about our 1:1 coaching

Episode 117: How to Eat Out Without Blowing Your Goals

In this episode of Fit Fueled and Busy, host Janine discusses strategies for maintaining your fitness and nutrition goals while eating out. She addresses common mistakes like saving calories for a big meal and ordering out of guilt. Janine offers practical tips including starting with protein, choosing fiber-rich produce, and allowing 'permission foods' to create balance, not restriction. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, consistency, and not feeling guilty after eating out. Janine also touches on how to make food choices without seeking approval from others and encourages returning to normal habits after dining out. For personalized coaching, she recommends visiting couturefitnesscoaching.com.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:15 Balancing Busy Life and Eating Out02:21 Common Mistakes When Eating Out03:22 A Simple System for Eating Out04:18 Personal Tips for Different Meals06:02 Mindset and Social Pressures08:18 Conclusion and Encouragement Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed it. Join our 28 Day Strength and Nutrition Jumpstart Program here. Reserve your spot with a Couture Coach: Buy a 1:1 coaching packageSign up for our FREE newsletter here.Follow us for more tips, tricks, and support in our private Facebook Group, Boost Your Metabolism After Age 30.Follow us on Instagram @couture_fitness_coachingCheck at our website and blog. Want customized plan for boosting your metabolism? Learn more about our 1:1 coaching

Episode 116: We’re All Doing Life for the First Time (A Raw Conversation About Parenting and Grace)

In this heartfelt episode of Fit Fueled and Busy, host Janine opens up about the challenges and emotions involved in raising a competitive gymnast while maintaining balance as a parent. Reflecting on the closure of her daughter's beloved gym, Janine discusses the complexities of finding a new training facility that matches their needs. She shares a profound conversation with friends, emphasizing the importance of giving oneself grace while navigating parenting for the first time. The episode encourages listeners to embrace life's imperfections, learn from mistakes, and extend grace to oneself and others.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:15 Being Unfiltered and Vulnerable01:11 Gymnastics Journey and Challenges03:05 Parental Reflections and Decisions05:07 Grace and Growth in Parenting08:04 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed it. Join our 28 Day Strength and Nutrition Jumpstart Program here. Reserve your spot with a Couture Coach: Buy a 1:1 coaching packageSign up for our FREE newsletter here.Follow us for more tips, tricks, and support in our private Facebook Group, Boost Your Metabolism After Age 30.Follow us on Instagram @couture_fitness_coachingCheck at our website and blog. Want customized plan for boosting your metabolism? Learn more about our 1:1 coaching

Episode 115: How to Stay Disciplined When You’re Busy: Keeping Commitments to Your Health & Career

In this week’s mindset episode of Fit Fueled and Busy, host Janine delves into the importance of making and honoring commitments. She reflects on her own experience of missing an episode for the first time and emphasizes the connection between discipline and achieving meaningful results in any area, be it fitness, nutrition, or personal goals. Janine challenges listeners to fully commit to their existing promises without shortcuts and encourages them to reflect on their current commitments. She closes the episode with a reminder that the life you desire is built on the commitments you keep, including the ones unseen by others.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:33 The Importance of Honoring Commitments00:53 Personal Struggles and Commitment02:24 Discipline in Fitness and Nutrition05:00 Reflecting on Your Commitments05:33 Weekly Challenge and Final Thoughts Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed it. Join our 28 Day Strength and Nutrition Jumpstart Program here. Reserve your spot with a Couture Coach: Buy a 1:1 coaching packageSign up for our FREE newsletter here.Follow us for more tips, tricks, and support in our private Facebook Group, Boost Your Metabolism After Age 30.Follow us on Instagram @couture_fitness_coachingCheck at our website and blog. Want customized plan for boosting your metabolism? Learn more about our 1:1 coaching

Episode 114- How Nutrition Impacts Burnout, Energy, and Focus at Work

In this episode of Fit, Fueled, and Busy, the host discusses the importance of proper nutrition in preventing burnout, particularly for high-achieving women. Emphasizing the impact of balanced meals on cognitive performance, productivity, and emotional resilience, she provides practical tips for incorporating protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats into breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The host shares her personal favorites and encourages listeners to consider how better fueling their bodies can support their goals and daily lives. Additionally, she invites listeners to commit to properly fueling at least one meal a day and observe the benefits.00:00 Welcome and New Year Reflections00:48 The Importance of Nutrition for High Achievers02:18 Starting Your Day with a Balanced Breakfast05:25 The Power of a Proper Lunch Break08:10 Balanced Snacks for Sustained Energy09:02 Ending Your Day with a Nourishing Dinner10:50 Final Thoughts and Action Steps Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed it. Join our 28 Day Strength and Nutrition Jumpstart Program here. Reserve your spot with a Couture Coach: Buy a 1:1 coaching packageSign up for our FREE newsletter here.Follow us for more tips, tricks, and support in our private Facebook Group, Boost Your Metabolism After Age 30.Follow us on Instagram @couture_fitness_coachingCheck at our website and blog. Want customized plan for boosting your metabolism? Learn more about our 1:1 coaching