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The Fit Couples PerspectiveFit & Enhanced: The Mommy Makeover Journey In this episode of The Fit Couples Perspective, we dive into Terrica’s upcoming Mommy Makeover, which includes a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. We break down the who, what, where, and when—but most importantly, we explore the how her fitness journey played a crucial role in this decision. From setting goals to aligning aesthetics with strength, we discuss the mindset, preparation, and expectations behind this transformation. Whether you're curious about the process or considering one yourself, this candid conversation is packed with insights, honesty, and motivation! 2025-02-2233 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveHow do Olympian's get so JACKED!?!Listen in to find out what our perspective is on how Olympian's get so JACKED! We dive into why we think they train, eat and live to compete and look the way they do. We talk about which athletes have arguably the BEST physiques in the World, and why they do!!2024-09-0422 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveWHAT ARE THE TOP GYM PET PEEVES!?!?Today's podcast we talk all about ALL the annoying things you will come in close contact with at a BUSY gym! Which ones did we miss that you have on your pet peeve list??2024-05-2124 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveWhat to EAT to lose WEIGHT!?!?Trainer Mike shares his wealth of knowlege with us today as well as how Terrica has found thier own secrets to weight loss! Listen in and find out if there is anything that can help you on your fitness journey!2024-05-1035 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveGym LINGO ExplainedToday we question Trainer Mike to find out if he knows all the gym LINGO thrown around in the gym. He even throws some curveballs at Terrica, listen in to find out if she can answer correctly!2024-04-2927 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveTOP FITNESS LIES!!!!Check out todays podcast where we cover 3 of each of our TOP LIES told by the fitness industry! Find out if youve ever believed any of these lies!2024-04-2119 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveComing back from an INJURY or PREGNANCY!!Today we are diving into coming back from injuries and pregnancy. Michael just found out he'll need surgery on his knee, and he goes into why he wants to have the surgery, and what his steps he's going to take to get back on track after. Terrica also explains how she has went through SIX pregnancies and stayed consistent and on track with her fitness lifestyle.2024-04-0823 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveYOUR top QUESTIONS ANSWERED!!!!Today we have the MOST asked question in the fitness industry! Listen in to find out if we answered your PRESSING question!!2024-04-0123 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveNUTRITION 101Listen in to find out how we came to all our nutrition knowledge. We have a long history of testing different diets ans what works for us. 2024-04-0122 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveWhat we CANT live WITHOUTListen in to find out what our TOP 5 things are to keep us going on our fitness journey!!2024-03-1322 min
Dad Bods and BeardsAsk an Expert; Health, Fitness & Crumbl Cookies with Mike & Terrica HildebrandtAsk an Expert is back with our very first husband & wife duo, Mike & Terrica Hildebrandt. When it comes to the definition of "Power Couple", Mike & Terrica blow it clean out of the water! First and foremost, you can feel the love and chemistry these two have for not only each other, but for their roles as parents to their six children. yeah, you read that right... they have SIX kids... and SIX packs! These two amazing people have devoted a large part of their lives to not only their own personal health and fitness, but...2024-02-2954 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveSTOP Listening to Fitness GURU'S!!! Why we don't and you shouldn't either.Have you ever heard an influencer tell you an ABSOLUTE that you followed only to realize it was bad advice for you?! We have and want to helpo you to navigate to find INSPIRATION over INFORMATION on social media!2024-02-2627 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveThe FIT HUSTLE. How to have a face paced life and stay in shape!Listen in on how we navigate a busy lifestyle and stay fit. We've learned alot of the years about how to maintain a fast-paced life and keeping in shape, listen in to hear all the tips and tricks we have!2024-02-1926 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveTOP 10 MISTAKES WE MADE!!We made mistakes pursuing our fitness goals and don't want you to make the same ones! Listen in to find out how you can AVOID all of them!!2024-02-1328 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveWould you RATHER?? Fit Couples EditionJoin us for the fitness edition of WOULD you RATHER!?? Some great questions from, cutting out diet soda forever to training with Cbum for the rest of your life!?2024-02-0524 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveWe NEVER workout together!!Listen in to find out why we NEVER workout together! There are multiple reasons and we go over each one!2024-01-2523 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveGym Fashion Police 2024 EditionJoin us for a spitfire episode all about Gym Fashion. What we like, what we don't like and even what we LOVE to wear! You don't wan to miss this one!2024-01-0832 min
The Fit Couples PerspectiveOur Travel DIETWe are BACK! Here with a bit of an update of life, and ALL about how we travel and stick to our diets and fitness goals!2023-12-2822 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveGym Etiquette 101Have you ever wondered what the proper gym etiquette was? Or, have you ever wanted to go give somebody an impromptu etiquette lesson while you were lifting? We dive in and give you our perspective on what we feel is the proper etiquette to use while lifting and even dig into some of the pet peeves that we see.2022-04-1827 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveHow to Manage HungerFeeling hungry is usually what derails us from our goals in the diet department. Between Mike and myself we have found ways to navigate that hunger in a realistic real world way. No one likes the feeling of hunger and we want to be able to help you manage that without falling off your diet goals!2022-03-1627 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveMotivation is a Lie!Have you ever been motivated to do something and then ran into a road block and totally quit? We definitely have been there before, and have found things that help us when the motivation dies. You need more than motivation to acheive ANY goal in your life, and we have some things that might inspire you to keep your goals as well!2022-03-0229 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveYou Can Eat Whatever you want!?Have you ever wanted to go out with friends or a significant other and you are on a restrictive diet plan, trying to lean out , or are counting macros and felt like you couldn't? Well we've felt the same way and both of us have strategically found a way to continue our fitness goals and eat what we want really whenever we want! We have some great tips for you on how you can implement these same strategies in your life too!2022-02-2329 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveReasons People Avoid the Gym/ Embarrassing Gym StoriesWhy do most people avoid the gym? We dive into that topic and what you can do to not be that person avoiding the gym. Just like you we have done some EMBARRASSING things at the gym, we've also been witness to some funny/interesting things at the gym as well. Listen in to find out how we've overcome so dumb moments at the gym!2022-02-0225 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveMisconceptions in FitnessIs there anything that you've done in your fitness journey that you thought you HAD to do to see results, but ended up realizing you didn't?! We have many times, wether its nutrition or even certain exercises we battle the Myths and Misconceptions of the fitness lifestyle. 2022-01-1926 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveWould you Rather Fitness EditionEverybody likes a good game of "would you rather?" right? Mike and Terrica dive into a fitness edition of this fun question and answer episode. Workouts, nutrition, supplements and so much more. Listen and play along here!2022-01-1427 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveCheat meals 101Have your "Cheat Meals" ever turned into "Cheat Days"? Have you ever wondered how WE make cheat meals work into our regular fitness lifestyle?Today we answer all those questions and more, everything to how to not make you feel bad about them to what our favorite ways to make food fun and not something you are worried about!2021-03-3118 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveRANT ALERT!We have a saying throughout this podcast, "Don't get lost in the Weeds". Today we have a bit of a rant coming for you, we've seen a lot of discrepancies on the internet disagreeing about SO many things in the Fitness industry. Everything from how to weigh your food, how to measure your body fat and into how many reps and sets. Found out what our answer is to all of those nagging questions, but don't forget to not get "Lost in the Weeds".2021-03-2227 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveLife UPDATEWe're Back! Holy cow we've been gone for what seems to be forever! We sit down and give you a life update and let you know we are ready to get this podcast rolling again! Thank you for your continued support!2021-03-0127 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveFind a Way or Find an ExcuseIt's been a while since we podcasted and we have a lot to say. There will always be things that get in our way to what we want and you can either find a way to get there or you can find an excuse. Mike and Terrica go into detail about the things that have tried to derail them throughout the last couple months, and what they did to navigate through them to their goals. 2020-09-1400 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveTop Foods for Weight LossTodays Podcast we let you in on our diet secrets, what foods we typically eat when trying to lose body fat! We highlight Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks! Listen in to find out all our secrets!2020-07-1323 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveComing Out of Quarantine; How Did we Do?In this episode we dive into what quarantine life has really been like for us the past 8 weeks. The ups, the downs and everything in-between we discuss in regards to training, nutrition and life. Our lives were dealt a big curve ball and we had to adapt quick with 5 kids and big fitness goals to keep up with. See how we did!2020-05-1825 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveHow to Stay Motivated Under QuarantineMost of you are staying at home day after day, with no end in sight. How can you stay motivated to keep everything you've been working for prior to this?? We've got you covered! We are almost ALL in the same situation so we can definitely understand. Listen in to how we have combated this in our own home.2020-03-3124 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveCOVID-19 Are we Panicking Yet? Top 5 Ways to Keep your CoolThe Main topic of conversation throughout the world right now, COVID-19. We have the 5 top ways to help you keep sane and on the road back to normalcy. Are we going to the gym? Are we worried about our health? All these and more we answered on this podcast!2020-03-1622 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveSupplements: What should YOU be Taking?? What do We Take? What Supplement put Mike in the Hospital!?What supplement should I be taking? What will it do for me? How much and when do I need them?? These are all questions we get on a daily basis about supplements. This can become very overwhelming when first starting a fitness journey and EVEN for those that have always lived a fitness centered lifestyle. We answer all your questions on todays podcast! 2020-03-0227 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveHow to Make Your Diet Food Taste DeliciousOn todays Podcast we deliver all the secrets to make your diet food taste like a million bucks. We've been prepping food for years and years and have found so many hacks and tricks from how to cook amazing chicken to making your calories go further at every meal! Listen in and make your meal time so much more tasty and easy!2020-02-1828 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveQuestions You Never Thought We'd AnswerOn todays podcast we answer ALL the questions you never thought we would answer! Everything from farting at the gym to what our favorite body part is on ourselves. Not only do we answer the questions we guess each others answers, which makes for a fun way to get to know us better. 2020-02-1322 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveFit Pregnancy 101 and Our DAILY DietsOn todays podcast we dive into listeners questions about pregnancy and our daily diets. We also discuss what we eat for cheat meals, how many we have and how we get ready for them. 2020-01-2027 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveTrue or False. Is Running bad for your knees? Are machines or free weights safer?On this podcast we test Trainer Mikes knowledge on all things Fitness! We cover everything from carb loading, to how old you are once working out is no longer beneficial. Listen in to find out if Trainer Mike can answer all the True or False Questions right!2020-01-1622 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveMeal PREP on a BudgetIt's a New year and everyone has NEW goals, and if your listening here then it probably is a fitness goal. We want to make it easier and CHEAPER for you to make all your goals realized. Meal prepping can not only feel like a lot of work but it can also sound like ALOT of money, well we are here with our 10+ years experience to make much more manageable!2020-01-0623 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveHoliday Eating GuideThe Holiday season can be scary to navigate through with all the parties, dinners and get togethers that are ALL about food! we have tips and tricks to keep you on track during all of the craziness of the season!2019-12-1919 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveShow prep with a FamilyMichael JUST got done competing in a National Bodybuilding competition in the Classic division. We wanted to recap you from the very beginning when he decided to do the show, to the weeks after getting done. What were the biggest obstacles he had, how it changed family life, and what changes the most while prepping for a competition? We answer all of these and more on this podcast!2019-12-0221 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveAnxiety, Underwear, Expos, and what exercises you can LAY OFF!Stress and Anxiety most people deal with one time or another in their live, Mike talks about what has helped him over the year. We also discuss the taboo subject of UNDERWEAR.... what we wear to the gym and why we wear it! Mike also divulges stories from his latest Fit EXPO and all the exercise's you can LAY OFF!2019-10-2122 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveHow do I track my calories burned?There are so many ways that claim to track how many calories you burn. From cardio equipment and apple watch's to BMR to chest heart rate monitors, what actual works? We tell you what we use and the grades we give to all of these modes of calorie burn tracking. Tune in to find out the MOST EFFECTIVE way to track those calories you burn each day!2019-10-0826 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveFitness Q&AOn today's podcast we answer YOUR questions, everything from how salty we like our food to what ways we love to spend being active with our family. Listen in to hear all about your fitness questions.2019-09-1619 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveBAD Fitness AdviceHave you ever taken some advice from someone you trusted and later found out it was totally bogus!? In our time in the fitness world we've taken and heard plenty of bad advice that we later realized was just that, BAD. We recount and go over all the opinions and tips that you may have wondered yourself, was it worth listening to?2019-09-0620 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveOur Fitness MistakesWe know a lot now about fitness and nutrition but when we both started out we knew ALOT less!! Everything from losing gains by walking down the street, to messing your metabolism up with one DUMB diet! Catch this podcast to learn things before you make the same mistakes we did!2019-08-1223 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveHow to Travel and stay on Track!After many many times traveling while dieting for a show or just trying to stay on track while being away from home, we've got ALL the best tips and tricks for you to stick with your fitness goals! Everything from how to get to your destination without purchasing one meal to how to use the best APP's to find the best places to keep your nutrition goals in check!2019-07-3126 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveGym Fashion PoliceEver wonder what the opposite sex thinks about your gym fashion? We might not be the leading experts in everything gym fashionable but we have been in the game long enough to have some BIG opinions on what should and shouldn't be worn to the gym. This podcast is not only entertaining but it might also help you to be more aware of what NOT to wear to the gym.2019-07-1523 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveNutrition Tips and TricksTodays podcast we are sharing with you all the ways we manage to stay sane and keep us on track as we try and keep a healthy life and nutrition mindset. We give you real life examples of what we eat to cure those cravings as well as things to live by to keep your from falling off track.2019-06-2428 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveFitness during PregnancyAt some point or another in your lifetime you'll be pregnant, or know someone that is pregnant and have questions concerning how to keep a healthy, fit lifestyle through that journey. Coming up on delivering her 5th child Terrica answers fitness based questions surrounding her pregnancy. Not only her perspective of why its beneficial but also Mikes perspective of how it benefits her and anyone else thinking of continuing their fitness journey through pregnancy.2019-06-1024 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveFitness MYTHSThere is ALOT of fitness myths out there and we are addressing just a few of our favorites. Everything from how much protein your body can use from one meal to diet soda making you gain weight. Some of these topics might even be a little controversial and debated still, but as always this is OUR perspective and OUR opinions on all these myths.2019-05-2023 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveGym PET PEEVES and RANTSIn todays podcast we keep it light and funny with ALL the pet peeves we have at the gym and rant a bit about them! We each have our own things that annoy us and find funny to talk to each other about and think you might be able to agree and totally get too! 2019-05-0623 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveBody ImageBody Image, it can be had for bad and good. Today we dive deep into our own past on why and how we've come to the perspective we have individually about our own body image. Social media and society today put a huge strain on the majority of people to look a certain way or at least make them feel they need too. We too have succumbed as well as felt the pressures to look a certain way, but we've also found ways to combat those feelings of frustration that thinking that way can lead. Listen in and think...2019-04-2225 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveHow a routine can change your fitness journey!Routines can sound a bit stringent and annoying at times, however we've found that having and keeping one will change the course for whatever it is you want to achieve. Michael shares his daily routine from the exact contents of his mystery cocktail he has each morning to how many times he workout per week. Some of the routines he has might seem minuscule close up but doing them consistently over time has helped Michael produce huge fitness and lifestyle goals in his life.2019-04-0824 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveWhat's in MY gym bag!?Ever want to know what's inside Trainer Mikes gym bag? Well now you can, we also go into what is in Terrica's bag for the gym too. From a simple $10.99 purchase that can change the way you pack your gym bag to what we will literally leave the gym for if we forget. 2019-03-2518 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveFitness GuiltHave you ever felt guilt surrounding your health and fitness lifestyle or goals? We have, and go into depth about how we help ourselves feel less guilty and more empowered to keep those lifestyle goals!2019-03-1123 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveThe Fit Couples PerspectiveTerrica takes over the podcast today and asks Michael all the questions about how he gets ready for a short notice photo shoot, or competing in a bodybuilding show. Michael has been competing and been fitness modeling for over 12 years and his knowledge in those subjects are advanced and thorough. If you've ever needed to get ready for a quick vacation or wedding or thought about competing we have all the answers HERE for you!2019-02-2526 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveThe Fit Couples PerspectiveHave you ever walked into the gym without any idea of what your lifting or what exercises your doing? We've all been there, and to get out of that rut let us help you create your own plan. Broken down into 4 different ways to structure a workout plan we talk about everything that will help you successfully map out a tailored to you and your schedule workout routine.2019-02-1122 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveHow do we maintain a low calorie diet?Have you ever wondered what helps keep you maintain a low calorie diet? What are good options for drinks? What are some good low calorie foods? What our are favorite sauces and seasonings to use? How many times a day to eat, and other ways to keep you sane during a low calorie diet!2019-01-2830 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveCandid Fitness QuestionnaireSomething a little different coming on todays podcast! A VERY candid fitness Q&A we had with each other! We've got questions for each other that will offer you knowledge and comic relief. Everything from workout gloves to veganism we tackle all the hard questions EVERYONE wants to know! 2019-01-1423 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveThe TOP Fitness trend of 2019Today's podcast we are hoping on the Top trend of 2019, WEARABLES! Everything from an old school pedometer you got in grade school, to the newest technology from all the top brands. What should I use? How much of it can I trust? What can results can I expect?? All of these questions and more we answer on the podcast.2019-01-0722 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveHow do I fix my troubled body parts?This podcast answers YOUR questions about how to fix the trouble areas of your body that you want to grow or get more definition in. From cardio, to how many days a week to train specific body parts. We hit all the do's and don'ts of sculpting your ideal body.2018-12-1719 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveOur FAVORITE diet fads!What does, Alli, Shake weight, Slender tone, and waist trainers have in common? They are some of the most ridiculous fitness items to hit the market! Have you ever thought a new product or supplement would get you the results you wanted!? Well we have all the tips and tricks to know which ones will work and which don't! Listen in to hear all about our encounters with fads, what to expect from them and what REALLY works!2018-12-1024 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveWhat to do when your partners not onboard?!We've all had someone in our lives shoot down the idea of being healthy and fit, wether its was your co-worker telling you to eat the birthday cake or your Grandma wondering why you don't eat sticks of butter on your bread. But what happens when your significant other isn't interested in the healthy fit life you want?? We've got some tips and tricks to help you manage your time, and relationship so you can steer clear of your partner feeling left in the cold!2018-12-0319 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveCheat Meals- How MUCH do we really eat!?This week we are discussing EVERYTHING cheat meals! When to have, why you should have them, how much you should eat and SO much more. Discover our favorite ways to stay fit and find out how we still get to eat our FAVORITE things. If you've ever wanted to implement a cheat meal or day into your plan listen in to find out how!2018-11-1925 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveSTOP wasting your time! Proven steps to get YOU into the gym!Have you ever thought you didn't have enough time to get your workout in? Felt like you were so busy your workouts suffered? We have too, and have found the things that have proven true day in and day out if you want train and eat successfully for your ideal lifestyle! Listen in so you too can reap the benefits of NOT WASTING YOUR TIME!!2018-10-2918 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveWhat is Starvation Mode?! Are you in it??Today we dive in to a HIGHLY controversial topic "STARVATION MODE". This has been debated between fitness and health experts for years and we are happy and excited to give you our take on the whole matter!2018-10-2226 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveEVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about MACROS!Tune in to hear from Macro Guru, Trainer Mike! Terrica asks the questions MOST people have when diving into the subject of MACROS! What are they? How many should I eat? What is a Micro? All of these and more we cover in the Podcast!2018-10-1522 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveQuestion and Answer #2 / Fasting-Creatine-Bulking Season and MORE!Let us answer YOUR questions! Everything from where to get recipes, how much girls should lift to not get "BULKY", to what supplements we take?!2018-10-0838 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveMotivation For FitnessListen in and see what it takes to achieve your goals! After listening to this you'll be able to find your reason WHY you want to achieve your goals and WHAT is in your way. 2018-10-0128 min
The Fit Couples PerspectiveOur Nutrition MistakesThis podcast is a super funny look back at all our nutrition mistakes that brought us to where we are now in life in regards to food and how we think about it. 2018-09-2421 minThe Fit Couples PerspectiveMeal Prep 101In this podcast you'll find out everything meal prep. From how to cook your chicken, what to put it in, what seasonings on veggies will make them taste amazing and so much more. If you want to meal prep like a pro, you've got to listen to this podcast!2018-09-1744 min
The Fit Couples PerspectiveEpisode #1In this episode we dive straight into YOUR questions from @trainermike1 Instagram page! Everything from when to eat carbs to how NOT to gain 15 pounds after a strict diet!2018-09-1335 min