It's official. As of TODAY - Friday, May 24th, 2019  - Lauren and Jenna are both officially "retired" teachers!  We share this with you to inspire you to live your passion. We have mad respect for teachers, and truly believe they are some of the most special people out there. We also believe that we will ALWAYS be teachers...we're just teaching in a different aspect now. Listen to this episode for the full story behind our decision to move in a different direction. 

Have you ever quit in the middle of something? Talked yourself out of making changes because it "wasn't worth it" or it was "too hard" or "things really weren't all that bad before" ...sound familiar?

Here's some good news: There's actually a psychological reason why this happens, and it's a cycle! It's called the "Emotional Cycle of Change," and when you understand more about each of the 5 stages, you'll also understand how to leverage that knowledge and push through your doubts and fears. 

If you've been known to quit on yourself in the past, this might just be the episode you need to hear! 

To order your copy of the book The 12 Week Year, click here!

For more info on the Emotional Cycle of Change, check out this article! 

These girls are on FIYAAAAAA!!

And yes, we hope you read that to the tune of Adele. For real though, we are bringing the HEAT in this episode! As health and fitness coaches, we're hit with excuses from our clients and potential clients a LOT...more than you would think! 

We figured it was time to unleash some truth bombs, and we want to remind you that we are saying all of these things out of pure love. We are here to guide, inspire, and support you, but at the end of the day the only person who can hold you accountable is YOU! 

Are you making excuses for things in your life? If so, get ready for the fire...and tag us on Instagram with your opinion of this episode! Remember, we love you and want the best for you...sometimes that love is just a little tough. 

In this episode, Jenna's best friend since 4th grade is on talking about how she maintained her fitness and health routine while working night shift as a nurse and how she's now transitioning into motherhood. (You'll also meet sweet Eva - our special 4 month old guest!) If you're struggling to find yourself as you're balancing crazy hours and motherhood, this is the episode for you! 

If you're not hitting your goals, if you're struggling to stay organized, or - if you don't HAVE any goals set right now - we're here with an answer to your problem! Ready? ...YOU NEED A PLAN!!!!

Yeah, we know, it's not rocket science. But, planning is also something we all typically avoid doing. We have a tendency to overthink and overcomplicate things, which leads to putting things off and never really going "all in" on anything. We hate to break it to you, but if you're good at multi-tasking, that really means you're just all over the place. 

In this episode, we're giving you our best tips for getting - and STAYING - organized. We're crediting a lot of our success to the book The 12 Week Year. If you love what you hear in this episode, you can grab a copy of the book here!

We're also loving the app we're using to keep our teams organized. If you're leading a team at work, this might be exactly what you need too! Check out Vimify here, and feel free to message us on social media if you have any questions about how we're using it!

In this episode, we give you FOUR TIPS that will change the way you grocery shop forever! If you just apply these "rules" to your grocery store purchases, you're going to end up losing weight, gaining energy, and changing your entire family's mindset around food. 

It's not as complicated as some of these multi-million dollar companies make it seem! 

Take it from us - former Count Chocula and Oreo cookie lovers - if we can change our habits, you can too! 

We've gotten so many questions about how we stick to the 80/20 nutrition rule when we go out to restaurants. That's something we both had to really take time and figure out, because it's so easy to blow all of your hard work once the weekend hits! 

In this episode, we share our best tips to enjoy the food you're ordering but still leave the restaurant proud of your choices. If you ever feel stressed about going out to eat, this episode is for you! 

Vacations used to stress us out. We knew we'd be totally off of our routines, and we could bet money that we'd come home feeling like total crap. Vacations shouldn't stress you out, and sometimes taking a break from your routine can be totally detrimental in more ways than one. 

Can you relate? If so, you need to listen to how we changed our ways!

In this episode, we talk about different types of "vacationers" and we share our tips and tricks for enjoying lots of alcoholic beverages and/or treats while still coming home feeling proud of yourself and relaxed. 

We're sure you've heard that "motivation doesn't exist" and you need to "find a deeper WHY" to keep your goals in motion...and you've probably rolled your eyes...just like we did! BUT...you need to listen to this episode to hear our take on this subject. 

You basically have two options: rely on your motivation and end up quitting on your goals, or dig deep and find a reason to keep going. We'll talk you through each scenario in this episode, and we'll get you thinking about what you really want. 

Have you ever felt controlled by food? Ever had a night where you just can't put the cookies down or lay off the chips? We have some good news...it's NOT YOUR FAULT! 

In this episode, we're sharing the science behind why you're feeling addicted to certain foods. We'll also give you several tips to avoid processed sugar, and we'll follow it up with some tough love to get you on the right path!

If you're ready to dive deeper, connect with us on social media and we'll provide you with the resources that finally helped us get our own food addictions under control. 

Lauren: @laurenmayer_fitness

Jenna: @fitwith_jennalock