In this episode, we chat about everything you should be focused on in 2026 to reach your goals and make your transformation inevitable. As a fitness and nutrition coach, I truly believe that fat loss and building muscle mass is not hard, but it is made difficult and confusing by all the noise online and different approaches.  I wanted this episode to be a straightforward tool for you, to guide you through making 2026 your fittest and healthiest year yet!

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In this week's episode, we're diving into how to become the fittest version of yourself this year and the exact strategies you need to focus on to build muscle mass and lose body fat. 

This includes understanding your body's needs, the importance of protein and meal structure, fat loss fundamentals and effective training, building a sustainable nutrition plan, the role of movement in weight loss, and creating a progressive training plan.  So grab a coffee or matcha, get your headphones, walking shoes, let's hot girl walk, and dive in. 

Part 1: January Jumpstart Series 

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Chapters:

00:00 January Jumpstart: Overcoming New Year Challenges 

03:08 Sustainable Strategies for Long-Term Success

05:57 Understanding Your Body's Needs

09:12 The Importance of Protein and Meal Structure

12:01 Fat Loss Fundamentals and Effective Training

14:48 Building a Sustainable Nutrition Plan

18:01 The Role of Movement in Weight Loss

20:52 Creating a Progressive Training Plan

24:07 The Importance of a Supportive Community

27:02 Final Thoughts and Resources for Transformation

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In today's episode, we are diving into your holiday strategy and habits so you can stay on track without feeling on and off all of the time or jumping into January feeling guilty or going into an overly restrictive plan. 

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In today's episode, we're chatting about the challenges of navigating the complexity of becoming your fittest and healthiest version of yourself, especially in the hard moments, or when results aren't following as you hoped. 

I walk through how to shift your identity to the person you are trying to become and the results you dream of. Including why it's important that you get out of your comfort zone and how you can actually do that. 

Chapters
00:00 Navigating The Transformation When it's Hard
04:37 The Comfort Zone and Identity Shifts
09:23 Consistency and Structure in Fitness
15:08 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change
21:30 Transformational Coaching: Beyond Fitness and Nutrition
23:53 Identity Shift: The Core of Transformation
26:00 The Importance of Structure and Strategy
28:45 Navigating Comfort Zones and Overcoming Challenges
29:14 Personal Growth Through Uncomfortable Experiences
34:00 Unlearning Bad Habits and Building New Structures
37:22 Accountability and Commitment to Change
38:31 Deciding to Transform: The Power of Choice

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In today's episode, we are diving into how to stay on track through the holiday season without having to start over in January. I dive into the strategies I tell my clients to create their list of non-negotiables for staying on track and still enjoying the holidays. 

We chat about avoiding restriction and restrictive mindsets that lead you to the "on" and "off" cycle or starting over in January. 

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In this week's episode, I am putting on my coaching hat and breaking down macronutrients and everything you need to know to get started with tracking, advance your tracking, or just expand your knowledge around macros. 

00:00 Understanding Macros: The Basics
02:35 Aligning Nutrition with Goals
04:50 The Importance of Protein
07:28 Portion Control and Mindful Eating
09:23 Common Challenges in Macro Tracking
11:29 The Role of Macronutrients
13:57 Avoiding Common Macro Mistakes
15:56 Understanding Protein and Meal Planning
18:50 Strategies for Effective Macro Tracking
24:39 First Steps in Macro Tracking
28:15 Mindset Shift: Using Macros as a Tool

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Summary

In this episode, Kayla Durck discusses the importance of mindset in keeping promises to oneself and building confidence. She emphasizes the need for realistic goal setting, structure, and actionable steps to create lasting habits. The conversation explores the significance of self-trust and offers a three-step process to help listeners rebuild their confidence and achieve their goals.

Takeaways

• Your mindset is the foundation for keeping promises to yourself.
• Building confidence is essential for taking action.
• Unrealistic goals can lead to frustration and lack of clarity.
• Success requires time, strategy, and structure.
• Focus on small, actionable steps to build habits.
• Tracking your progress publicly can enhance accountability.
• Creating a routine helps anchor your habits.
• Start with minimum goals to avoid burnout.
• Review and refine your actions weekly for improvement.
• Confidence in one area can positively impact other areas of your life.

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If you’ve been eating “healthy” but still not seeing the results you want.

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to eat for fat loss and toning without being restrictive, cutting carbs, or following another restrictive plan.

 You’ll learn how to build a balanced plate that supports your metabolism, keeps you satisfied, and actually fits your lifestyle.

Learn about knowing what to eat, when to eat, and how to plan meals that make staying consistent feel effortless.

In this episode, I’ll cover:

• What to focus on nutritionally if your goal is to lose fat and get toned
• How to build a balanced plate (without counting a single macro)
• The ideal mix of protein, carbs, and fats for energy and results
• How to plan meals for the week without overwhelm
• Why “boring consistency” is the secret to real transformation

You don’t need a perfect plan; you need a system you can repeat.

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In today's episode, we're diving into creating your 3 anchor routines for a successful winter arc and locking in before the new year. 

These 3 routines are ones that you should be able to complete 4 weeks out of the month, not 1 week out of the month perfectly. That means you need to have a solid routine that will allow you to show up, whether you have 10 minutes or 2 hours. 

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In today's episode, we're diving into the foundations of locking in this winter and what areas of your fitness, health, and nutrition you should really be focusing on if you want to see results. Plus, we dive into how you can audit your habits and expand into better habits to accelerate your results. 

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