Ever feel guilty skipping a workout? In this short and honest girl talk episode, Irene shares a personal story about missing a group fitness event due to a painful cyst—and the big lesson it taught her. This episode is your reminder that it's okay to say "no" to a workout when your body or health demands rest.

You'll hear why not being a Yes Girl is a power move on your fitness journey, how to honor your health without falling off track, and how to stay connected to movement even when your plan changes.

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This won't be a crowd pleaser but someone has to say it.

If anything in this episode was triggering for you, sit with it and dig deeper.

Be an investigator when it comes to your health journey, you may find that your extra curricular activities are sneaky progress stealers on your fitness journey.

You may find something insightful in the episodes below, click and listen to Ep. 33 & Ep.21

Listen to EP. 33

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-33-overtraining-is-sabotaging-your-strength-why/id1567341661?i=1000712070083

Listen to EP. 21 - Answering Your Fitness Questions: Reasons you may NOT be loosing the weight in your 30's

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-21-answering-your-fitness-questions-reasons-you/id1567341661?i=1000699491710

This is what's REALLY holding you back on your fitness journey.

Make sure to listen through the episode for the 5 ACTION STEPS to reverse the stagnancy in your fitness journey.

Ep.29. "Train For Life Not Aesthetics." PT. 3 Small Wins For A Big Impact, Use Habit Stacking To Stay Active

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-29-train-for-life-not-aesthetics-pt-3-small-wins/id1567341661?i=1000708105676

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LISTEN TO EP.35 - Excuses vs Limits

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-35-excuses-vs-limits-whats-really-holding-you-back/id1567341661?i=1000714163383

Is it a real limitation—or just an excuse in disguise? In this episode of Burpees for Breakfast, Irene dives deep into the difference between legitimate barriers and mindset blocks that keep women from showing up for themselves on their fitness journey.

If you've ever said "I'm too tired," "I don't have time," or "I'll never be able to lift," this is the honest pep talk you didn't know you needed.

Learn more about limiting beliefs from leading manifestation expert, Kathrin Zenkina.

https://www.manifestationbabe.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-27-train-for-life-not-aesthetics-pt-1-the-fitness/id1567341661?i=1000705248559

Listen to episode 2 of the, "Train for Life, Not Aesthetics" series:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-28-train-for-life-not-aesthetics-pt-2-move-to-wake/id1567341661?i=1000706345000

Listen to episode 3 of the,"Train for Life, Not Aesthetics" series:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-29-train-for-life-not-aesthetics-pt-3-small-wins/id1567341661?i=1000708105676

Listen to episode 4 of the,"Train for Life, Not Aesthetics" series:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-30-train-for-life-not-aesthetics-pt-4-move-with/id1567341661?i=1000708977653

Feeling stuck in your workouts or like your progress has stalled? You might be in a fitness plateau or playing it too safe in your comfort zone.

In this episode of Burpees for Breakfast, Irene shares practical fit tips to help women challenge themselves, break stagnant routines and reignite the fitness fire.

Whether you're new to working out or just not seeing results anymore, this episode will help you get unstuck and grow stronger—physically and mentally.

If this episode hyped you up or helped you shift your mindset, send it to a girlfriend who's ready to try something new.

Subscribe, leave a review, and I'll catch you in the next one

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Tired of chasing "beast mode" only to feel burnt out, injured, or constantly exhausted? If you're feeling stuck in "no days off" mode, overtraining might be sabotaging your strength.

In this episode of Burpees for Breakfast, Irene breaks down why rest is essential not optional for nervous system health and real progress.

Learn the difference between discipline and depletion, how to train smarter, recover better, and build a sustainable fitness practice that supports your body long-term—not one driven by guilt or grind.

Breathe with me on IG @ breath.reset

Sources/ Articles

Learn more about your nervous system

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21202-nervous-system

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23266-parasympathetic-nervous-system-psns

Overtraining syndrome explained by The Cleveland Clinic

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/overtraining-syndrome

Breathwork for Beginners: "What is Breathwork? A beginners Guide." By Cleveland Clinic Health

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Struggling to stay consistent with cardio workouts? Your brain might need a better strategy. In this episode Irene shares practical tips to help women build motivation, reduce dread, and actually look forward to cardio. Whether you're a beginner or just in a fitness rut, let's make showing up to your cardio workout something you actually want to do.

Did you listen to Ep.31 - Cardio Doesn't Have To Suck: How to make it fun and actually stick with it?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-31-cardio-doesnt-have-to-suck-how-to-make-it-fun/id1567341661?i=1000709883755

Let's be real, if you've ever said "I should do more cardio" and then immediately found something else to do (literally anything else), you're not alone.

In this episode, we're talking all about how to make cardio way more fun.

I'll share creative ways to move your body, and how to tap into what actually feels good—because if you're not enjoying it, you're probably not going to stick with it.

This one's for the ladies who want to move more but just can't seem to get into it.

If this episode helped shift something or gave you an idea to implement on your fitness journey, share it with a friend who hates cardio too, and leave a quick review below. It really helps the show grow and keeps the good vibes coming.

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What if your workouts weren't about burning calories or building a six-pack—but about moving better, feeling stronger, and showing up for real life?

In this episode of the Train For Life, Not Aesthetics series, we're talking about functional fitness—the kind of training that supports how you actually live.

This is where fitness meets real-life purpose.

Grab your free guide: The Functional Training Cheat Sheet

Let's lift with purpose and train for the life you want to live.

https://www.irenemoore.net/free-resource