Welcome back to Pep Talk & Pickleball!

I'm starting season 2 with my most special guest... my daughter!

Have you ever heard of the term "an almond mom"? I started wondering if my daughter thought I was one, so I asked her to talk to us on the podcast about what it's like growing up with a mom that coaches fitness and nutrition. We also talked about the challenges of living a well balanced, healthy-ish lifestyle in college.

I also give my own advice to other parents and grandparents on how to handle conversations around weight, health and wellness with your teenage daughters or granddaughters.

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In today's Pep Talk I am diving deeper into an Instagram Reel I recently posted that was titled, "7 things I wish I knew sooner." It got quite a bit of feedback and a lot of questions! So I thought I would dive further into detail here on my podcast. All of these are fitness and nutrition related. (I mean if I was doing a list of life lessons I wish I knew sooner, I think I could write a book!)

I talk about what types of workouts I wasted my time with, why I believe breakfast is overrated and more!

(32.00) In today's "Let's Talk Pickleball" I give a short update about my lessons up here in Illinois. I'm working on my drop shot and the overhead/forehand smash.

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It's not often that Southern Illinois (known as Little Egypt) is ahead of the curve on trends... but it seems that pickleball has been the exception! Our small town communities have been early to embrace pickleball and we even have our very own USA Area Pickleball Ambassador, John Hubbs.

In today's episode I interview John about:

Whether you live in rural America or in a pickleball hub like Florida... I think you will find a lot of value hearing from John.

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Today's Pep Talk is all about my experience living in Florida this winter. Our season has come to an end and I'm filling you in on what we loved (spoiler alert: pretty much everything!). The sun and outdoor activities were just what we needed! So if you are new to my podcast, just know today's episode is a little bit different from the normal health and wellness talk.

(31.20) In today's "Let's Talk Pickleball" I am talking about my first week back playing pickleball in So Illinois. It's great to be back but I'm spoiled! ;)

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"What you focus on, you get." -Tony Robins

You might WANT to get healthy, lose weight and have more energy, but are you really FOCUSED on these things? Or is it just wishful thinking? In today's podcast I'm giving you a pep talk on how to get laser focused on your health and wellness goals... specifically when it comes to weight loss.

(20.20) In today's "Let's Talk Pickleball" I'm giving you an update on my third lesson with Bob and my competitive spirit getting the best of me. Oops!

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In this week's Pep Talk & Pickleball I interview Michelle Taylor. Michelle is a mental health therapist and a pickleball addict (just like me!)

I found Michelle on a pickleball forum in Facebook and was so intrigued by her story.

She was diagnosed with MS back in 2017 and has lost 60 lbs since. You will also be amazed to hear about her healing journey after her MS diagnosis.

She plays her heart out in pickleball tourneys and has jumped to a 4.5 in just a year!

Michelle's day job is equally intriguing. She and I discuss the Gottman's Four Killers of Relationships and how to fix them.

I can't wait for you to listen to this episode! Please subscribe and leave a review!

Check out these links below mentioned in todays podcast:

The Gottman Institute

The Wahls Protocol

perfectlyimperfectly.com

https://www.instagram.com/dinklady/

https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfectlycounseling/

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In the week's Pep Talk I'm talking about my day job... being a FASTer Way to Fat Loss Coach. I love coaching women to find food freedom in their mid life. Unfortunately we have been taught in order to lose weight it's all about restriction and burning calories... but there is more to it! https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/#jillblewis

www.jilllewisliving.com

(28.10) In "Let's Talk Pickleball" I had my second lesson here in Florida and I'm noticing improvements!

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Today's Pep Talk takes a more serious turn because I'm discussing the death of my dad.  I am the first to admit I've led a pretty charmed life and had not experienced grief like this until December 2020.  I knew nothing about true grief.  So I wanted to talk about it here on my podcast to normalize what it feels like to grieve a parent.  No surprise that fitness and nutrition played a huge role!

(25.35) In the "Let's Talk Pickleball" segment I'm answering questions from my Instagram followers all about my favorite topic, pickleball! 

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Don't miss out on the FASTer Way "5 Days to Melt Your Middle" Challenge March 20-24th. https://try.fasterwaytofatloss.com/melt-your-middle-coach#jillblewis

In today's Pep Talk I am discussing the importance of sleep!  In my early forties sleep became elusive.  I was so tired during the day but wide awake at night.   When I became a FASTer Way coach I realized that so many women were experiencing the same thing!   And I also learned why sleep is so important for a weight loss journey.  I've been working on my sleep for the past five years and here are my favorite "hacks" to get a full night of sleep.

You can find Dr. Stephen Cabral on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/stephencabral/

(25.53) In the pickleball segment I'm discussing what gets people riled up on the courts! 

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In today's Pep Talk  I interview Rob Landes, owner of Good Life Nutrition Company in Marion, IL  Rob is not only a nutrition guru, he is also a physical therapist.  I knew he would be the perfect person to ask about pickleball performance, stamina, recovery, hydration and more!  If you participate in any outdoor sport or activity, you will enjoy this interview!  

You can find Rob on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/goodlifenutrico/

Astaxanthin Natural Skin Protection

BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin and Beets Beauty Powder by Garden Of Life (this is the one I have taken) Both can be found at your local health food store.

"Natural Ibuprofen" CuraMed Acute Pain Relief.  This is available at your local health food store. It has side benefits as opposed to side effects.

NSAIDs decrease knee cartilage Not only does Ibuprofen degrade cartilage, over time it may increase the risk of stomach ulcers and liver damage.

Running does not increase risk of knee arthritis

Pickleball shoe recommendation

(20.45) Let's Talk Pickleball:  Today I finally reveal how I finished in my Ladder League play.  I also am trying to break into a new league and took a lesson at the Pickleplex in Punta Gorda.