Longtime subscriber of The Fit Fifteen podcast show? You might be wondering where season 2 might be. Afterall, it IS August 29th and last time we spoke, I said I'd release season two of the show in August.  Did I leave town? Run off to Bali to find myself (sadly, no, but as each day goes by this isn't sounding like the worst idea...). Come behind the scenes with me for an update on your favorite (right???) health and fitness podcast show.  BONUS: Join me for a FREE online workshop by heading to today's show notes HERE or registering HERE.

The Fit Fifteen Podcast Show celebrates 100 episodes today!  Join podcast show host, Catherine Basu, as she counts down the top 5 most downloaded episodes of the first season of this health and fitness focused show that's designed to educate and inspire you while you get in a 15 minute walk. Catherine also shares the topics she'll be learning about at the IDEA World Convention and invites you to email her questions for the speakers. Don't forget to subscribe to the show so you're the first to tune in when season 2 launches and to check out an online small group fitness class from show's sponsor, Fit Armadillo.  Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 100

Sunit is a podcast host, life and wellness coach, speaker, published author and mom of twin boys. She believes that healthy happy moms raise health happy kids and encourages women to pursue excellence in all areas of mind, body, and soul. Today, she shares tips to help you achieve your health and wellness goals, specifically after childbirth as she shares insights from her health and fitness journey after giving birth to twin boys. Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 99

Wish you could hire a personal chef? Me too! But I'm not quite able to afford one so I was so grateful to be able to get some tips to make meal prep easier from today's guest, Chef Shelley. This Dallas suburb based private chef walks us through 5 tips that will help you save time and money when you cook at home, which is a great way to eat healthier and feel better from the inside out (as previous guests like Registered Dietitian Rebecca Lewis have shared). Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 98

Fit Armadillo Certified Personal Trainer, Lisa Patten, just completed her 1st triathlon!  She recaps the experience and shares some of her tips for completing your first triathlon event.  Find out if this spinning instructor, powerlifter, navy veteran, and full-time wife and mom will be attempting another swim, bike, run in the future and what to know before you sign up for yours.  Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 97

Get to know Fit Armadillo team member, Lisa Patten! Lisa is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified Spinning Instructor. She's also a Professional Fitness Writer who currently writes content for Certified Personal Trainer Exams and as a Health and Fitness Expert with LifeHack.org. Lisa is a Powerlifter, Navy Veteran and full-time wife and mommy.  Learn how she got her start in fitness and why she loves sharing this passion with others. Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 96

New York Times Bestselling Author, Deena Kastor, comes back to talk about motherhood and writing her memoir, Let Your Mind Run.  Marathon training, being a mom, and writing a book are all challenging tasks. Which does Olympic medalist and American women's marathon record holder, Deena Kastor, consider the one that's been the most difficult? Find out and enjoy Deena's inspiration and positivity by listening to today's episode. For more insights on running and positivity, check out episode 94 with Deena. Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 95

Deena Kastor is one of the most decorated American distance runners. She holds 9 American records from the 5K to marathon, is an Olympic medalist, has won both the London and Chicago Marathons, and that doesn't even cover her full running resume! Her most recent accomplishment is becoming the New York Times Bestselling author of Let Your Mind Run, A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory. Today we chat running and positivity, two big themes of her book. Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 94

Founder of The Free Mama Movement, Lauren Golden, helps mamas free themselves from the 9-5 grind. How does she teach moms to build freelancing businesses, spend time with her own children, and find the time for fitness? That's what we chat about in today's episode! Lauren might not have always had a fitness routine, but she's found something that's made staying healthy work with her full schedule. Find out what it is, and what she's learned along the way all while continuing to be the fearless leader of The Free Mama Movement, a thriving community of over 3,000 women that you're welcome to join. Get the details in the show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 93

One of the "great" things about being a woman is that our hormones can make it very challenging to lose weight, but it can be done. Today's guest, Lori Massicot, shares how she got sober and healthy during perimenopause. Lori is now a certified nutrition coach and the host of the To 50 & Beyond Podcast. She specializes in helping women over the age of 40 lose the weight (both mentally and physically) to be happy and healthy and free from shame, guilt, and regret. Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 92