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Toole TalkSeason 2 Ep. #14 Heather's Weight Loss JourneyLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.In this inspiring episode, Heather opens up about her personal weight loss journey. She shares the challenges she faced in accepting her body when she was overweight, and how that mindset shifted as she began to take action. From the emotional struggles to the practical changes she made, Heather talks about the small but powerful steps that helped her lose 30 pounds and keep it off for over 7 years. Tune in for a raw and real conversation about perseverance, mindset shifts, and the lasting impact of...2025-02-2621 minToole TalkSeason 2 Ep #13 - I'm not eating that much...why am I fat?Love our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.After coaching hundreds of people in nutrition, Amber and Heather, both certified Nutrition Coaches, have been asked some version of this question.Struggling with weight loss? Feel like you aren't eating that much but can't seem to shed those extra pounds?Wondering why it's so hard for you to lose weight?The ladies will tackle this question and give you some insight into the scientific reasons why you may not be losing weight.Want to k...2025-02-1919 minToole TalkSeason 2 Ep. # 12 Don't Rely on the Medical Community!Love our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Your health is YOUR responsibility.In this episode, we’re diving into a hard truth: you can’t rely on the medical community to keep you healthy. The healthcare system is designed to treat illness, not prevent it. That’s where YOU come in. Here’s the reality:Your doctor can’t exercise for you.Your doctor can’t cook balanced, nutrient-packed meals for you.Your doctor can’t manage your stress, get you to bed on time...2025-01-2712 minToole TalkSeason 2 Ep. #11 Hot Flashes & Cold Truths: Navigating Menopause Part 4Love our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Amber and Heather are back with their fourth installment of Hot Flashes & Cold Truths: Navigating Menopause. They share their experiences of menopausal symptoms and why or why not they have chosen to take HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy.)Want to learn more? Join our Rockin' Menopause Program --> HERE.Join our Newsletter HERE!Support the showFollow us on Social Media!FaceBookInstagramYouTubeTikTokLinkedinContact Us 2025-01-1215 minToole TalkSeason 2 Ep. #10 Hot Flashes & Cold Truths: Navigating Menopause Part 3Love our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Amber and Heather are tackling Nutrition and how it impacts women in Perimenopause and Menopause in this third installment of Hot Flashes & Cold Truths: Navigating Menopause.Want to learn more? Join our Rockin' Menopause Program --> HERE.Join our Newsletter HERE!Support the showFollow us on Social Media!FaceBookInstagramYouTubeTikTokLinkedinContact Us 2024-12-2446 minToole TalkSeason 2 Ep. #9 Hot Flashes & Cold Truths: Navigating Menopause Part 2Love our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Amber and Heather continue the conversation about Menopause, this time focusing on tips to help you through this time of life.Don't forget to check out our Rockin' Menopause online course HERE. This complete course teaches you all the things you need to know to rock menopause! Get Nutrition lessons and sample meal plans, workout videos you can do at home or at the gym, and lessons about sleep, stress, and supplements.Support the showFollow us on Social Me...2024-12-1817 minToole TalkSeason 2 Ep. #8 Hot Flashes & Cold Truths: Navigating MenopauseLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Join Amber and Heather in this candid and empowering multi-part series as they pull back the curtain on perimenopause and menopause. From symptoms that took them by surprise to the surprising silence of their female family members, they share their unfiltered experiences and the lessons they’ve learned. Explore their journeys with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), lifestyle shifts, and the tools they’re using to thrive during this transformative time. Let’s clear up the confusion around menopause and find s...2024-12-1020 minToole TalkSeason 2 Ep. #7 Unlocking Health: The Discipline of Consistent Healthy HabitsLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.In this episode, we discuss the essential role that motivation, consistency, and discipline play in achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Drawing from real-life examples, including inspiring stories from our clients and our own personal journeys, we explore practical strategies to develop and sustain healthy habits.Join us as we discuss how small, consistent actions can lead to significant health transformations, the importance of setting realistic goals, and the power of accountability in your wellness journey. Whether you're looking to revamp your routine...2024-10-2628 minToole TalkSeason 2 Ep. #6 - Skipping MealsLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.With the popularity of Intermittent Fasting, we are seeing a rise in a large amount of clients who are under-eating.Skipping meals (which is basically what intermittent fasting is) can work against you and your goals. Especially when it comes to exercise.If you need help getting your nutrition in a great place and seeing just what being fueled can do to pump up your workouts and create better results, sign up to find out more about our Coaching Programs HERE.2024-08-0219 minToole TalkSeason 2 Ep. 5 - Nutrition StalematesLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Being in the industry for 30+ years, we have heard every excuse under the sun about why people can NOT focus on their healthy eating.Healthy nutrition is simple, basic and really not that complicated. The diet industry has made it seem like it is. And now, with all the influencers who run around the grocery store telling you that food is poison, don't eat this, watch out for this ingredient....it's even more confusing if you listen to that noise. 2024-07-1116 minToole TalkSeason 2 Ep. 4 - Cardio and the Over 40 FemaleLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Ladies, this one is all about you! If you are over 40, perimenopausal or post-menopausal, you've gained weight and you think you need to do a bunch of cardio to lose weight, DON'T DO IT!We are here to tell you that adding a lot of high intensity cardio to your workout plan is going to end up working against you.This is a time to reduce stress in your life. Strength Training is the number one activity you should ad...2024-07-0218 minToole TalkS2 Episode #3 - Bad Personal Trainer StoriesLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.From coaching a client to starve themselves for weight loss to watching a trainer ask a client to do an exercise they are clearly not ready to attempt, we've seen and heard some doozies!Not all trainers are the same.Certification is just the beginning of the journey. There also needs to be practice and more education. A trainer that doesn't continue their education is most likely not going to be a great trainer to hire.Find so...2024-06-2914 minToole TalkS2 Episode #2 - Choosing a Personal TrainerLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Choosing a Personal Trainer is important to ensure you are with the right one. A few things to remember when you are looking for a Personal Trainer:Are they certified? Through which certifying body?Are they experienced? How many years have they trained?Are they insured?What are their specialties?Who do they enjoy training?Does their personality mesh with yours?It's also important to understand everything that goes into the cost of being a Personal Trainer. Amber did a grea...2024-06-1218 minToole TalkSeason 2 IntroLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Welcome to our second season of Toole Talk! It's 2024 and we are back to chat about all things health, fitness, nutrition and wellness. Support the showFollow us on Social Media!FaceBookInstagramYouTubeTikTokLinkedinContact Us 2024-06-0800 minToole TalkS2 Episode #1 - Using a Trainer Vs. Doing it Yourself (Part 1)Love our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Welcome to Season 2 of Toole Talk!Amber and Heather are here to continue helping you learn more about all things wellness!In this episode, you'll learn the value of hiring a Fitness Professional and why it's better than trying to do it yourself. And stay tuned for Part 2 where we tell you what to look for when you are trying to hire a Fitness Professional. Support the showFollow us on Social Media!Fa...2024-05-2217 minToole TalkEpisode #23 - Getting up off of the floorLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Are you able to get up off of the floor?This is one of the movements that if you cannot do it now, we would suggest practicing and learning how to do this in multiple ways. Start out by practicing on all fours and crawling to a chair or sofa where you can use something to help you. You can also watch Amber's video HERE for more ideas. Support the showFollow us on Social Med...2024-05-2204 minToole TalkEpisode #22 - Client Success StoryLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.We love a good client success story! And we have so many to share!!Success is defined differently for so many people.Listen to Heather's story about her clients that had issues getting up off the floor.Getting up off of the floor becomes a critical life skill the older you get. You'd be surprised how many people we work with that cannot get down and up off the floor.That is one of the ma...2024-04-1803 minToole TalkEpisode #21 - Hilarious Client Story About LingerieLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.We have many hilarious client stories! When you spend time with people, you end up talking about a number of topics. Listen in as Amber shares a funny client story about lingerie, vacation and adult fun times.PS - Don't wait 15 years!Support the showFollow us on Social Media!FaceBookInstagramYouTubeTikTokLinkedinContact Us 2024-04-1005 minToole TalkEpisode #20 - Cookie Cutter PlansLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.With the explosion of Online Coaching, we are seeing more and more people who are purchasing and following plans they are buying from online coaches. When someone is selling a program to a large number of people, many times, they are selling a cookie cutter plan. Cookie cutter plans do not take into account your goals, your needs, your likes and dislikes. They also will not typically produce the very best results. Plans for fitness, nutrition, running, or any othe...2024-04-0315 minToole TalkEpisode #19 - Leveling UpLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP??!?!?!Are you happy with where you are in your current health journey?If you aren't, what are you going to do to change that?We have some tips to share when you are ready to set some goals and achieve them!Support the showFollow us on Social Media!FaceBookInstagramYouTubeTikTokLinkedinContact Us 2024-03-0617 minToole TalkEpisode #18 - Born With It?Love our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Maybe she's born with it.....maybe it's....Are you born with it? Born to love exercise? Born to run? Born to be what you are?We do have some things we are born with. Our genetics play a part in our likes, but our mindset is a big piece of being able to do things we aren't born with having a talent or knack to do.We'll give you 4 tips for creating your opportunities and developing a new outlook on m...2024-02-2423 minToole TalkEpisode #17 - ObesityLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.It all started with Heather scrolling through Social Media and lead to she and I having a deep conversation about Obesity. It lead Amber to do a little digging into research, as well as chatting with one of our super smart medical professionals to give us insight into Obesity as a disease.Listen in as we talk about what we learned and how we are here to help!Support the showFollow us on Social Media!2024-02-1924 minToole TalkEpisode #16 - Cheat DaysLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.So many times we hear people who are trying to eat better say they are going to have a "cheat day."Find out why we advise against this, why we hate the word cheat and just how detrimental it can be to your success.But don't worry....we will also discuss how we incorporate balance into eating healthy. We will talk about ways to have some of your very favorite not-so-healthy foods without sabotaging your efforts.Need a little e...2024-02-1515 minToole TalkEpisode #15 - Vacation LifestyleLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.What happens to your healthy habits when you go on vacation?Sure, you might relax a little. And that's ok! But do you go completely off the rails....not doing much movement and eating and drinking lots of things you normally wouldn't?If vacation you is 180 degrees from real life you, are you really living a healthy lifestyle?A little food for thought as we dive into this discussion.Need help getting those lifestyle habits in...2024-02-1313 minToole TalkEpisode #14 - Focus 40 ChallengeLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Our Focus 40 Challenge is our 40 day Healthy Habit building program where we walk you through the basics behaviors of great health and wellness. We run the challenge several times throughout the year.If you would like to be on the waiting list for our next round and be the first to receive the information, head over to our website HERE to get signed up.Support the showFollow us on Social Media!FaceBookInstagram2024-02-0715 minToole TalkEpisode #13 - Programming WorkoutsLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Having an actual Workout Plan means that you have a Program that is specific to your body needs, your goals and the way your body is responding to the plan.It's not just a bunch of random exercises thrown together.Sure, exercising is great for our health, BUT by just exercising, you are not going to get the best results. If you are struggling with not getting the results you want, it may very well lie in your Programming.2024-02-0216 minToole TalkEpisode #12 - ExcusesLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.You've heard the old saying...."Excuses are like armpits. Everyone has them and they all stink."We also love the Mario Forleo quote, "Excuses are like the roach. motel but for dreams."And the ever popular Arnold Schwarzenegger, "You can have results or excuses, but not both."As Fitness Professionals, we have heard every excuse in the book for skipping a workout, from I didn't set my alarm to I have so much to do.The truth i...2024-01-2724 minToole TalkEpisode # 11 - RunningLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Heather is our Running Coach at The Training Toole and she has quite the story about how she got started in her 40s with running.She shares insight into how to get started. We will discuss how to make your running better, injury free and well fueled. She will talk all about gear and will offer suggestions for common issues with running.Support the showFollow us on Social Media!FaceBookInstagramYouTubeTikTok2024-01-2438 minToole TalkEpisode #10 - MacrosLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.We LOVE talking about nutrition! Understanding Macros can help eating a balanced, healthy diet much easier.We share some of our favorite tips of working with our clients in this episode that dives deep into nutrition.Here's the calculator we reference about finding out approximately how many calories you need.And Amber's YouTube video that explains why protein bars aren't a great choice is here. You definitely want to watch this one to get a better idea about food vo...2024-01-1930 minToole TalkEpisode #9 - RecoveryLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Working out is just one piece of the wellness puzzle. Recovery work needs to be a part of your fitness plan, as well. This includes stretching, mobility work, yoga, Self Myofascial Release (SMR) with tools like foam rollers, lacrosse balls, tennis balls and hand held rollers. Rest is a part of that as well. Muscles build during our sleep so making sure to get between 7-9 hours of quality sleep a night is important.Want some guidance? Amber...2024-01-1921 minToole TalkEpisode #8 - MetabolismLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Metabolism is just basically how your body utilizes energy. Some people believe that when we age, our metabolism slows down. However, a recent study showed that from 20 - 60, our metabolism rates stay about the same. This leads us to see that inactivity...the slowing down of the person, is what is more in tuned with why we gain weight as we age. Amber mentions the BMR calculator and you can find that HERE.Sign up to find out...2024-01-1813 minToole TalkEpisode #7 - Exercise doesn't make you skinnyLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Exercise and working out is crucial for your overall health. If you think that exercise alone will help you lose weight...you are going to be disappointed.When it comes to weight loss, so many factors play a part in how your body releases excess body fat. Do exercise! Move daily! But understand that the basic pillars of health all factor into your overall health and wellness.Daily MovementProgrammed ExerciseHydrationProper, Balanced Nutrition Quality SleepRest and Recovery Positive Stress Reduct...2024-01-1619 minToole TalkEpisode #6 - Heather is ObeseLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Heather shares her story of being labeled as "Obese" from a local facility that uses a body scanning machine. Was this a sales tactic? And if so, why would your goal be to make someone feel badly about themselves? Heather and Amber discuss antiquated means of testing people and where our focus should actually lie. It's not in the numbers we most commonly track!Support the showFollow us on Social Media!FaceBookInstagramYouTube...2024-01-1318 minToole TalkEpisode #5 - Type A PeopleLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Although we train many different "types" of people at The Training Toole, we seem to have a large majority of Type A people. We love helping people get out of their comfort zone...in many ways. We share a few techniques of how we do this with our Type A's.Support the showFollow us on Social Media!FaceBookInstagramYouTubeTikTokLinkedinContact Us 2024-01-1216 minToole TalkEpisode #4 - Heather Wouldn't Make a Good VeganLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.In this episode, Heather shares a funny client story and why she would make a terrible vegan. Have a few laughs as we talk about eating styles, Amber's foray into trying to be a vegan, and what the ladies think about labeling your nutrition.Support the showFollow us on Social Media!FaceBookInstagramYouTubeTikTokLinkedinContact Us 2024-01-0911 minToole TalkEpisode #3 - Nutrition TipsLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Amber and Heather are Certified Nutrition Coaches who help people understand nutrition and learn more about eating for wellness. Their approach is simple with an emphasis on mindset and creating healthy habits. Want more information about Nutrition Coaching with us? Sign up to find out more HERE.Download our Fast and Easy Meal Prep Guide HERE.Support the showFollow us on Social Media!FaceBookInstagramYouTubeTikTokLinkedinCon...2024-01-0819 minToole TalkEpisode #2 - Covid's Effect on our StudioLove our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.In 2020, our whole world changed. Covid restrictions greatly impacted the fitness industry - with 17% of fitness clubs closing permanently by the end of 2020 (IHRSA.) Listen in as Heather and Amber talk about how The Training Toole pivoted to keep their clients going, even after mandated closures. What were some of the lessons we learned, how to Amber pressure Heather to get out of her comfort zone and what ended up happening in the end?Support the showFollow us on...2024-01-0818 minToole TalkIntroduction - Welcome to Toole Talk!Love our Podcast? Let us know! We would enjoy hearing from you.Welcome to Toole Talk!Amber Toole and Heather Yonce will be your guides through all things fitness, nutrition and wellness. Take a listen to this episode to hear more about our stories. How did we end up where we are today?It's your chance to get to know us. Welcome! We are glad you are here. Support the showFollow us on Social Media!FaceBookInstagramYouTubeTikTokL...2023-12-0221 min