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Fit Like a Girl PodcastTalking a lil trash about fitness, my mini cut & more! In this episode, I discuss my recent decision to do a mini cut and how I am approaching my fat loss phase. Then I get into a question I receieved on Instagram recently "can you talk a lil trash about your least favourite parts of fitness" and I dive right in! Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.If you'd like to join my ladies-only free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups...2025-07-1034 minFit Like a Girl PodcastHow to get back on track, and "Calories don't matter" In this episode, I discuss how things are falling apart at our house (not as dramatic as it sounds), an update on my acne journey, and then I talk about our recent camping trip and how I get myself and my clients back on track after a weekend of being off track. Lastly, I discuss the "calories don't matter" discourse that is all over the internet right now. Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.2025-06-2028 minFit Like a Girl PodcastTraining around menstrual cycles, "Magic" weight loss foods & Summer ProgressIn this episode, I discuss a bit of a life update and some hard life changes. Then I get into some hot topics I've been getting questions on, including: Training around your menstrual cycle"Magic" foods for weight lossHow do you enjoy your summer AND still make progress with your goals? Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.If you'd like to join my ladies-only free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups...2025-05-2924 minFit Like a Girl PodcastChat with Rhonda Danyluk- Why is consistency so hard?In this episode, I am joined by my good friend and fellow personal trainer Rhonda Danyluk on IG live, where we talked about consistency, brought on by the question "Why is Consistency so hard?" We discuss why it's hard to stay consistent, our own struggles and how we help clients through their consistency struggles.You can follow Rhonda:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyconcepts_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthyconcepts18Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please...2025-05-2252 minFit Like a Girl Podcast5 Nutrition Myths that need to Die, business updates, & Covid reflectionIn this episode, I give an exciting update on my training services as well as reflect on the past 5 years since COVID-19 and my personal & business growth. Then, I get into 5 nutrition myths that need to die and go away for good, including: Carbs make you fatOnly absorbing 30g of protein at one timeBlood sugar spikes & insulin responses"Poisonous foods"& more! Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.If you'd like to join...2025-03-2532 minFit Like a Girl PodcastAlcohol and your fat loss goals, Why I quit drinking, Workout Quality vs Quantity & moreIn this episode, I talk about a few hot topics I've been seeing lately, including: Does alcohol affect your weight loss goalsWhy I quit drinking alcoholWhy doing more workouts is NOT always betterYou need a consistency check inThank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.If you'd like to join my ladies-only free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/flagbadassbabes/You can also follow me on Social media...2025-03-1230 minFit Like a Girl PodcastBest way to measure body fat, Creatine and why I changed my workoutsIn this episode, I discuss the best way to measure body fat, why I switched to early morning workouts, the benefits of creatine and whether or not you should take it.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.If you'd like to join my ladies-only free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/flagbadassbabes/You can also follow me on Social mediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jackie.fitlikeagirl/2025-02-2727 minFit Like a Girl PodcastDean Somerset: Writing his first book, Training with Injuries, Training people in the gym & more! In this episode, I have a conversation with Dean Somerset. Dean is a personal trainer local to Edmonton, Alberta but is known all over in the fitness industry. Dean has written for some of the biggest fitness publications including T-Nation, Men's Health, Shape, Bodybuilding.com and so many more! He has made a name for himself not only as a personal trainer but also as a leader in the fitness industry. He has delivered seminars, talks, and continuing education worldwide. We talk about his new book, Rock Solid Resilience, coming out end of February (preorder...2025-02-0648 minFit Like a Girl Podcast9 things to guarantee success in your weight loss journeyListen to this episode if you're working towards a fitness or weight loss goal for 2025. I discuss 9 things you need to remember to guarantee yourself success in your journey including: Realistic workout planNutritionSupport & smart goal setting& more! Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.If you'd like to join my ladies-only free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/flagbadassbabes/You can also follow me on Social media2025-01-2345 minFit Like a Girl PodcastDo's & Don'ts of your New Year Resolutions!In this episode, I talk about the good & the bad of our Christmas, my 2025 resolutions and my ins & outs of the year. Then I get into some do's and don'ts for your New Year health & fitness resolutions! Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.If you'd like to join my ladies-only free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/flagbadassbabes/You can also follow me on Social mediaInstagram...2025-01-0945 minFit Like a Girl PodcastHow to survive the holidays without losing progress!In this episode, I discuss how to get through the very busy holiday season without feeling like you've lost all your progress! Going into the holiday season with a plan will help you not only navigate through all the parties, and gatherings but also make it more enjoyable when you're not panicking about what's going to happen to your goals. Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.If you'd like to join my...2024-12-1329 minFit Like a Girl PodcastSomehow Controversial Topics that Shouldn't be Controversial! In this episode, I give lots of ramblings! Ramblings about life updates, the looming holiday season, and life. Then I get into the meat & potatoes of the episode where I talk about certain topics that somehow are controversial on the internet and in society, but I feel shouldn't be. I talk about a lot of nuances of different topics includingOzempic/GLP1 meds Everyone should exercise no matter what! Obesity is not a black & white subjectPeople need to put their phones down and touch grass! & more! Thank you so much for listening! If...2024-12-0539 minFit Like a Girl PodcastBusting Past PlateausPlateaus are inevitable throughout your journey and can be frustrating. I was recently asked by a client on how to work through a plateau which I cover in this episode. I also discuss what usually seems like a plateau, but usually isn't and what makes it different than a real plateau. Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.If you'd like to join my ladies-only free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook...2024-11-1427 min
Chasing Common Ground: Lifestyle Conversations with Chris LiddleBalancing Hustle and Family: How Jackie Lindal Found Her Stride in Fitness and LifeIn this episode of Chasing Common Ground, I’m excited to be joined by Jackie Lindal, an incredible personal trainer who made the shift from working as a veterinary technician to running her own online fitness business—all while raising two young kids and balancing life on an acreage.Jackie shares the highs and lows of her journey, from the hustle of working multiple jobs to the freedom of designing a life that allows her to put family first. We dig into what it takes to stay consistent when life gets chaotic, how she overcame imposter syndrome afte...2024-10-2058 minFit Like a Girl PodcastHow I would lose weightIn this episode, I talk about steps and things I would do if I was going through a fat loss phase. I talk about how I would calculate my calories and protein, tracking, consistency, steps, and more! Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.If you'd like to join my ladies-only free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/flagbadassbabes/You can also follow me on Social mediaInstagram...2024-10-1039 minFit Like a Girl PodcastChat with Susan Niebergall: Her story, fat loss after Menopause, being honest with yourself and more! In this episode, I am joined by none other than Susan Niebergall. I have been a longtime follower of hers and she has inspired me in so many ways with her journey. We talked all about her journey of finally taking fitness and nutrition seriously in her 50's, to losing fat, getting lean & strong AFTER menopause, being honest with yourself, as well as her own journey with her recent hip replacement and so much more!If you haven't, definitely go check out Susan and give her a follow: Instagram...2024-09-091h 11Fit Like a Girl PodcastFitness Facts that Don't Care About Your FeelingsIn this episode, I got over 8 fitness, health & weight loss facts that are sometimes hard to hear, but the facts don't lie! I go over a number of topics including Cortisol doesn't make you gain weightSugar addictionCalorie tracking is not inherently badThe need for permanent, sustainable changes& more! Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.If you'd like to join my ladies-only free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/flagbadassbabes/2024-08-2231 minFit Like a Girl PodcastConfessions from a Personal Trainer...In this episode, I go over 9 things I do or want to improve on that go against the ideal fitness industry standards. This was inspired by a post I did on Instagram that another person inspired in the industry. I go over many things you may not consider to be optimal or trendy as a fitness professional including: No morning routineCheating on repsNot listening to my fullness cuesEating fast food regularly& more! Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and...2024-07-0833 minFit Like a Girl PodcastChat with Dr Karl Nadolsky: Hormones, Weight Loss, Ozempic & MORE!In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Karl Nadolsky, an endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist doctor. Dr. Nadolsky brings his expertise on hormones, obesity and weight loss and we dive into many topics including: Topics:- His start in fitness and why he chose his specialties of obesity medicine & endocrinology- Ozempic, how it helps weight loss, potential side effects and how it can be a game changer for those who need it- PCOS & Endometriosis and weight loss, frustrations with weight loss- Menopause, why you get...2024-04-251h 01Fit Like a Girl PodcastChat with Rhonda Danyluk, CPT: Fitness, Dogs, Vet Tech life, and more! In this episode, I am joined by a good friend and fellow personal trainer Rhonda Danyluk.Topics:- Fitness and how to include your furry best friend- Her story from being a vet tech to a self-employed personal trainer- Mom life, how priorities change in different phases of life- Our shared experiences as veterinary techniciansYou can follow Rhonda:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyconcepts_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthyconcepts18Thank you so...2024-04-181h 00Fit Like a Girl PodcastPart 2: Chat with Ashley Rogers: Nutrition, Diet Culture, Weight Loss & MoreIn this episode, I am joined by a good friend and fellow personal trainer Ashley Rogers. We decided to do part 2 of our chat from last week. Topics: - Nutrition, eating guilt-free - Diet culture, self-worth, body dysmorphia - Weight loss, workouts & more! You can follow Ashley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelupstrength/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpAshley Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more...2024-03-211h 09Fit Like a Girl PodcastPart 1- Chat with Ashley Rogers: Injuries, Surgeries, Recovery, Mom life, Diet culture and more! In this episode, I am joined by a good friend and fellow personal trainer Ashley Rogers. We talked about so many topics that we ran out of time and are doing a part 2 which will follow very soon! Topics: Her life-changing back injury and recovery to get back into Circus ArtsHer journey in health and fitness, the good, the bad and the uglyMom lifeDiet culture, nutrition, workoutsand so much more! (Hence the need for a part 2!)You can follow Ashley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelupstrength/Facebook: https://www...2024-03-141h 01Fit Like a Girl PodcastQ&A Episode: What's the deal with Cortisol, Fasted workouts & Tracking Calories & ProteinIn this episode, I answer some of your biggest health, weight loss & fitness questions: What's the deal with cortisol? Benefits (or not) of fasted workoutsIf I track only Calories & Protein will I make progress? Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.If you'd like to join my ladies-only free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/flagbadassbabes/You can also follow me on Social media...2024-03-0723 minFit Like a Girl PodcastChat with Bailey Lau: Knee Injuries, Lifting Heavy, and Life! In this episode, I had a great chat with Bailey Lau, a fellow ass-kicking lady & personal trainer. We talk fitness, weight lifting, and bone over dogs and knee injuries. Be sure to follow Bailey on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/baileylaufit/Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.You can also follow me on Social mediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jackie.fitlikeagirl/Youtube https://www...2024-02-1549 minFit Like a Girl Podcast20 Best Tips for Your Health & Fitness Goals Part 2In this part 2 episode, I go over the last half of my top 20 tips for crushing your health and fitness goals for 2024!Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.You can also follow me on Social mediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jackie.fitlikeagirl/Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFMPEqMnV9E6Z_ipYhKT52AYou can learn more on my website if you have questions or inquiries about...2024-01-1832 minFit Like a Girl Podcast20 Best Tips for Your Health & Fitness Goals Part 1The podcast is back! In this episode, I talk about why I took a long hiatus from the podcast for 2023. How my year went, and then I get into 10 of my top 20 tips for crushing your health and fitness goals for 2024! Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.You can also follow me on Social mediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jackie.fitlikeagirl/Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel...2024-01-0930 min
PT Profit PodcastOn Training and Being Relatable to Your Clients with Jackie LindalJackie Lindal is a Canadian personal trainer who truly understands the struggles of busy women who want to prioritize their health and fitness goals. In this episode, she shares how she helps her clients achieve their desired results without overexerting themselves with too much cardio or strict carb-cutting diets. Jackie's own fitness journey started early on, growing up on a farm, playing sports, and practicing jiu-jitsu. However, it was after attending a wrestling seminar led by two strong and knowledgeable women that she gained a desire to take her fitness to the next level. Join us for...2023-05-0447 minFit Like a Girl PodcastStrength training & muscle growth, designing your own workout program & more! This episode was based on a question from my Instagram asking about strength training & muscle growth. I go really deep into this topic and talk about all things strength training, muscle growth, how to design your own program, the advantages of having a personal trainer, how to tailor your nutrition for optimal muscle growth, and more! If you're ready to go all in on strength training & muscle gains, be sure to listen in! Take a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love & appreciate a 5-star, written review wherever you are listening to help increase visibility...2023-04-281h 02
Fit Like a Girl PodcastQ&A Episode: My Thoughts on Intermittent Fasting, Weekly Weigh-ins, Best foods for Weight loss & more! In this episode, I do a Q&A episode where I go over some great questions including:My thoughts on Intermittent FastingCan you do weekly weigh-insWhat are the best foods for weight lossWhat is the difference between weight loss & fat loss& more!Take a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love & appreciate a 5-star, written review wherever you are listening to help increase visibility for my podcast so I can help more awesome people like you!Thank...2023-02-1027 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastFoundations for Muscle BuildingIn this episode, I discuss the foundations of how to build muscle mass. I also discuss why it's important and can be the game changer in your fitness & health goals. As well as I discuss workouts, nutrition & recovery, and the importance of all 3Take a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love & appreciate a 5-star, written review wherever you are listening to help increase visibility for my podcast so I can help more awesome people like you!Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode...2023-01-2743 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastMy best tips I can give to you! In this episode, I go over 20 of the best tips and advice I can give you for your fitness journey! I give you all my best tips on nutrition, sleep, workouts, mindset & more so be sure to listen all the way through!Take a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love & appreciate a 5-star, written review wherever you are listening to help increase visibility for my podcast so I can help more awesome people like you!Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to...2023-01-1345 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastGuest: Chelsey Van Genne- All things post-partum, pelvic floor, pregnancy & more! In this episode, I have a very special guest my good friend, and fellow personal trainer Chelsey Van Genne from Fit Beside Me personal training join me in a great discussion of all things fitness related to pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic floor and so much more! Chelsey is a personal trainer who specializes and is certified to work with pregnant & postpartum mammas and gives a lot of amazing advice and do's & don't on training as a mom.If you are a mom, thinking about becoming a mom, or are postpartum, you need to listen to this episode!2022-10-141h 05
Fit Like a Girl PodcastTaking my own advice, You need to be patient!In this episode, I give an update on my own postpartum fitness journey and how I have to take my own advice. I also talk about why we get so impatient and why we need to slow down the process, rather than speed it up.Take a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love & appreciate a 5-star, written review wherever you are listening to help increase visibility for my podcast so I can help more awesome people like you!Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode...2022-09-1622 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastQ&A: Eating back burned calories, Is being healthy really more expensive, How to get motivatedAnother Q&A episode! I love answering your questions and today I go in-depth on some really great ones!Should you eat back your burned calories?Is eating/being healthy really more expensive?How to deal with feeling low energy & not motivated to do workouts?Getting in more exercise for those who work from home.Take a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love & appreciate a 5-star, written review wherever you are listening to help increase visibility for my podcast so I can help...2022-09-0231 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastThe scale, weigh ins & weight fluctuationsIn this episode, I talk about one of the most controversial & discussed topics in the health industry and that is the scale & your weight!With the wave of anti-diet culture, a lot has been discussed about the scale and weight, and has been demonized by some groups. But I feel it's not all black and white, and in fact there is a lot of grey area in this topic.Take a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love & appreciate a 5-star, written review wherever you are listening to help increase...2022-08-0500 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #29- #MomStuff: Baby #2 Birth ExperienceIf you've listened to my latest podcast episodes, you'll hear me mention my pregnancy and waiting for baby #2's arrival! On June 18th, she made her arrival into this world!In this episode, I thought I would do something totally different and talk a little bit about #momstuff and share my birth experience with baby #2 and compare to my experience with baby #1 as they were vastly different experiences! Take a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love & appreciate a 5-star, written review wherever you are listening to help...2022-07-1200 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #28: Q&A- Ab workouts for fat loss? Start with Exercise or Diet? Are morning workouts better?In this episode, I do another Q&A on some of your biggest health, workout & weight loss questions including: Should you start with diet or exerciseBest ab exercises for stomach fatWhere is my baby & am I still working out this late in my pregnancyWhy it's harder for women to lose weight vs men?& more! Article I mentioned on why it's easier for men to lose weight than womenhttps://overhaulfitness.ca/weight-loss-is-sexist-3-reasons-why-its-harder-for-women/Take a listen and if you're enjoying...2022-06-0900 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #27: 5 things to STOP doing to achieve your goalsIn this episode, I discuss 5 things that you need to stop doing in order to achieve your fitness/health/weight loss goals.I go over several different things that you may be doing that can hold you back on your journey including:Seeing food as good vs badFocusing on just the scaleUsing exercise solely to burn caloriesRelying only on motivationProgram/diet hoppingTake a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love & appreciate a 5-star, written review...2022-05-2600 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #26: Intuitive Eating, Calories & Macros! What are they and what should you do?You've heard me discuss calories and macros before. But one topic I haven't talked about yet is Intuitive Eating. If you aren't sure if intuitive eating, calorie, or macro tracking is for you, be sure to listen to this episode! In this episode, I talk about intuitive eating as well as calorie & macro tracking. I cover what it is, who it would be for, and how it may be useful for some. I discuss how it compares (or doesn't) to calorie and macro tracking as well and discuss the pros & cons of each. ...2022-05-1134 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #25: 10 Lies the Fitness Industry Has Sold YouOh man, this one is a biggie!One of my goals with my social media and podcast is to help bust all the myths and lies in the fitness industry to help make your journey easier and help you understand what you need (and don't) to achieve your goals. In this episode, I talk about 10 big LIES the fitness industry loves to sell to people who are struggling to achieve their goals. So in this podcast, I talk about those lies and reveal the truth to help save you some money, and your sanity! 2022-04-2753 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #24: Q&A Fitbits, Tracking Calories or Macros, Bloat VS Body fat, Are bodyweight workouts enough & MORE! I'm back after a couple of weeks off from a brutal cold & sinus infection. In this episode, I give you a mini life update then I get into some awesome questions that you sent me on my IG Q&A. If you haven't already, follow me on social media (the link to IG is below!) because I really enjoy doing Q&A episodes and plan to do many more in the future! Take a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love & appreciate a 5-star, written review on iTunes to help...2022-04-1537 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #23: 10 Reasons why you're not hitting your weight loss goalsHave you been exercising & watching your nutrition and putting in the work but you're just not seeing the weight loss you'd hoped for?You're not alone!In this podcast, I go over 10 common mistakes people make that can stall their weight loss (or any fitness goal) and how to fix them.Take a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love & appreciate a 5-star, written review on iTunes to help increase visibility for my podcast so I can help more awesome people like you!Thank you so...2022-03-2300 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #23: 10 Reasons why you're not hitting your weight loss goalsHave you been exercising & watching your nutrition and putting in the work but you're just not seeing the weight loss you'd hoped for? You're not alone! In this podcast, I go over 10 common mistakes people make that can stall their weight loss (or any fitness goal) and how to fix them. Take a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love & appreciate a 5-star, written review on iTunes to help increase visibility for my podcast so I can help more awesome people like you!Thank you so...2022-03-2354 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #22: My Tips for Beginner Personal TrainersIn my podcast I've talked a lot about fitness, weight loss, etc. so I thought for this week, I would switch gears and talk about something different and talk about more of the business side of personal training. I compiled a list of tips I would give to beginner personal trainers who are just starting out or for those who are thinking of getting into the industry. Things I wish I would've known myself and things I've learned along the way. Take a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love...2022-03-1000 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #21: Things I've Changed My Mind On... And there's a lot! I recently took a stroll down IG memory lane, and found myself many times thinking, "wow thankfully I changed my mind on that". I also have this thought frequently while looking through Facebook Memories!So in today's episode, I decided to go through a list of things I've noticed I changed my mind on that indicate my growth of knowledge throughout my own personal journey and as a trainer.Take a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love & appreciate a 5-star, written review on iTunes to help increase visibility for...2022-02-2445 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #20: How to Take Charge of Your HealthIn this episode, I wanted to discuss how to take control of your health and what steps to take to help be your own best advocate for your physical & mental health. Keep in mind, I am not referring to weight loss or anything like that. Just how to take care of yourself & your health regardless of where you're starting, your size, experience, age, etc. Purely a chat on overall health and where to start! Take a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love & appreciate a 5-star, written review on iTunes...2022-02-1047 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #19: Q&A I answer your biggest questions!For this episode, I put out a call on my Instagram to get your biggest Fitness, Health & Weight loss questions answered for you! There were some great questions that I got to go over for you including: How to stay on track when I eat out?What are some good protein sources?How heavy should I be liftingAmount of fat/carbs/protein for muscle maintenance and fat loss?Are greens powders worth it?and more! Take a listen and if you're enjoying...2022-01-2735 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #18: How to Set New Years Goals You Will Stick to! Happy New Year & Welcome to 2022!You might be crushing your New Years goals already, or maybe you aren't sure of what goals you should set for yourself this year. Or maybe, you've come across this in the middle of the summer and want to set some goals for yourself.Either way, I got you!In this episode, I talk about how to set yourself fitness & health goals that get you excited and how to set yourself a plan to actually achieve them!...2022-01-1400 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #17: Let's Talk About Fitness & PregnancyIf you haven't already seen it on my social media, we are expecting Baby #2!I had lots of questions in my DM's about my workouts, nutrition, and keeping active throughout my pregnancy. So I thought in today's episode, I would talk all about it and answer the questions I got!Keep in mind, this is based on my pregnancy and experience. I am not an OB/GYN nor do I specialize in pregnancy/postpartum training. So I am speaking from my experience and what I learned from my OB as well as other personal trainers...2021-12-1629 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #16: Q&A I Answer Your Biggest Questions!For today's episode, I thought I would bring back one of my favourite podcast formats and do another Q&A episode to answer some of your biggest questions.So I put a call out on my IG stories (which if you don't follow me there yet, the link is below) and got some great questions for you including:What are my favourite ab exercises?How much protein should you eat?Should you do cardio or stregnth training for weight loss?What is a bulk and why would someone want...2021-12-0226 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #15: 5 Mistakes I Made on my Own Fitness Journey & How to Avoid Them! Everyone makes mistakes in their journey and when they are learning and applying something new to their life. It's a part of the learning curve.And just like everyone else, I made some along the way in my fitness journey! So in this episode, I talk about 5 mistakes I made in my fitness journey in hopes of talking about them so you can avoid them too!I talk about several things I did including:Restricting too muchNot being consistentNot having a planDoing...2021-11-0428 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #14: 5 Weight Loss Myths BUSTED! In this episode, I go over 5 very common weight loss myths and discuss them to talk about the actual truth behind the myths! I go over these common myths- Cutting out carbs to lose weight- Starvation mode & weight loss- You need to do hours of cardio for weight loss- Tracking calories means you have an eating disorder- You will finally be happy when you lose "x" amount of weightTake a listen and if you're enjoying...2021-10-2238 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #13: My Story- How I Became a Personal TrainerIn this episode, I tell my story about how fitness took over my life and I transformed my career from being a veterinary technologist to a self-employed personal trainer.I talk about how being a personal trainer started out for me, working as a self-employed new mom, and how COVID impacted my business and forced me to take a long look at my business and make some big changes to it.Take a listen and if you're enjoying this podcast so far, I would love & appreciate a 5-star, written review on...2021-10-0841 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #12: Weight Loss vs Fat LossIn this episode, let's talk about weight loss vs fat loss. When we want to lose weight, most of the time we really want to decrease our body fat, fit better in our clothes, & feel good about ourselves. This actually means, what we really want is to lose body fat, not necessarily just weight on a scale. And I talk all about that in today's episode. Why your goals shouldn't be centred around just weight loss alone as well as how to lose body fat, build some muscle (i.e get "...2021-09-2442 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #11: Q&A Episode- I Answer Your Fitness & Health QuestionsFor today's episode, I thought I'd do something a little different and do a Q&A episode to answer some of your biggest questions.So I put a call out on my IG stories (which if you don't follow me there yet, the link is below) and got some great questions for you including:What are my workouts like right now?Why do some trainers say you shouldn't eat fruit?Do I make workouts or specialize in post-partum or post-c-section?Is it better to workout in the morning?2021-09-1600 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #10: All About Calories & Macros! Ever wondered about what the deal is with calories & macros? As a personal trainer, I get a lot of questions about what are macros, are they different than calories? Should you track just calories or just macros? In this episode, I talk all about calories, and macronutrients (macros). I also go over each different macronutrient (carbohydrates, fats & protein) why they are important and necessary in your diet! Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel...2021-08-2629 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #9: How to start when you have no idea where to start! Do you want to start your weight loss or fitness journey but have absolutely no idea where to start? The task of figuring out how to start your journey can be overwhelming and scary. In this episode, I break down some simple steps and tips on how to start your journey to set yourself up for success and achieve your goals! Because the journey doesn't have to be awful, daunting, and scary, it can be a progressive journey where you learn and grow as you go along! ...2021-08-1900 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #8: My Story- Knee Injuries & Pursuing Your GoalsIn your fitness & exercise journey, you may come across some injuries now and then. Some may be minor that only throw you off for a couple of days. And some, well might do a lot more than that. In this episode, I tell my story about my multiple knee injuries and surgeries and how one day at jujitsu changed the trajectory of my training, and the health of my knees forever. I talk about how going through this experience challenged me in ways I never thought possible. But in...2021-08-0500 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #7: Getting back on track after you've fallen offIt can be frustrating and discouraging when you feel like every time you start on your weight loss journey and you fall off track. And getting back on track can be such a hard feat that you procrastinate and avoid doing it for fear of failing again. If that sounds like you or maybe you are going through it right now, this podcast is for you! In this episode, I talk about how to get back on track to your goals when you've fallen off and how to "get back on the horse". 2021-07-2233 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #6: 10 Signs of Progress that have NOTHING to do with the Scale. Do you get frustrated when the scale doesn't move? Or do you think that the scale is the only sign of progress worth monitoring in your weight loss journey. If it goes down, it's good. If it goes up, it's bad. Well, you're not alone in your frustration with the scale, and it's not that a scale is a bad tool for progress tracking. However, you're forgetting that there are so many different ways to measure progress that the scale is only 1 tool amongst many. In this podcast, I...2021-07-0833 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #5: My Story- Your Goals & Why Will ChangeYou may think that your goals & why you are working towards your fitness journey will always stay the same, but chances are likely they will change, and that's a good thing!In this episode, I tell some stories from my journey to talk about my journey from when I started to now and how my goals and why I am doing this have changed over the years. Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family.2021-06-1839 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #4: All About That Calorie DeficitYou might have heard me mention the words "Calorie Deficit" a couple of times in my previous episodes. And if you have no idea what I mean when I say those words, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I talk all about Calories and a calorie deficit and go over many topics including: What is a calorie? What do calories have to do with weight loss? (Hint: everything!)How are calories in food figured out? How to achieve a calorie deficit & how do you...2021-06-1036 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #3: Consistency! The Single Thing You NEED to Achieve Your GoalYou've got the best workout plan, the best diet, but you're still not able to achieve your goals. What gives? What are you missing?In this episode, I talk all about the one key tool you need to really achieve your goals.It's not an ultimate exercise,Not a diet pill,Not a shake,Not a single food group removed.Not HIIT or Intermittent fastingIt's CONSITSENCY.That's right. In this episode, I talk all about consistency and why it's needed to achieve...2021-05-3120 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #2: Weight Training vs CardioThe ultimate question for your weight loss & fitness goals, should you do weight training or cardio? In this episode I talk about weight training and cardio, I go over the benefits of each as well as common questions such as: "Is it better to do cardio or weight training? "Will lifting weights make me bulky?" "Do I have to run to do cardio?"and so much more! So if you're ready to find out the truth about cardio vs weight lifting, look no further! Pop in your...2021-05-2022 min
Fit Like a Girl PodcastEpisode #1: Hello & Welcome (an introduction)Hello and Welcome to the Fit Like a Girl podcast. My name is Jackie Lindal! I am a certified personal trainer, mom, business owner, wife and weight lifter, and coffee chugging extraordinaire! In my very first episode I'd like to introduce myself, what is Fit Like a Girl and why in the heck I decided to start a podcast! Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more as I go along (and get better I promise!), please subscribe and feel free to share with your friends & family. 2021-05-1117 min