Struggling to find whole fruit and veggie focused recipe ideas? Your host does an episode that's a throwback to her What's for Dinner Wednesday blog post series to share some of her favorite healthy recipe websites and cookbooks. Whether you're looking for recipes you can use as an expecting mom, for your baby or toddler, or to please the picky eaters at dinner time, you're sure to find at least one new resource from this episode. Check the show notes for links to each book, the giveaway, and website noted: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 65

Financial specialist Lu Casillas was told by her physician that she'd have to start working out for 2 hours a day to avoid gaining weight due to hormonal changes. Her initial response was to rebel, because no adult has that much time to spend on their fitness routine. More recently, she lost 14 pounds by doing things her way and the healthy way.  She shares insights from her journey that will prove inspirational to any woman working on her fitness after 40 who's looking to enjoy life while reaching her health goals. Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 64

Struggling to find whole fruit and veggie focused recipe ideas? Your host does an episode that's a throwback to her What's for Dinner Wednesday blog post series to share some of her favorite healthy recipe websites and cookbooks. Whether you're looking for recipes you can use as an expecting mom, for your baby or toddler, or to please the picky eaters at dinner time, you're sure to find at least one new resource from this episode. Check the show notes for links to each book, the giveaway, and website noted: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 65

Mother's Day 2018 is less than a week away! Enjoy Mother's Day gift ideas from some of my favorite fitness loving moms and me.  These gift ideas include fitness related products, healthy cookbooks, fitness services, and a fun fitness focus retreat so you are covered even if you tune in on Mother's Day and need a last minute Mother's Day gift idea.  Don't miss the show notes for some free items: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 63

Mother's Day 2018 is less than a week away! Enjoy Mother's Day gift ideas from some of my favorite fitness loving moms and me.  These gift ideas include fitness related products, healthy cookbooks, fitness services, and a fun fitness focus retreat so you are covered even if you tune in on Mother's Day and need a last minute Mother's Day gift idea.  Don't miss the show notes for some free items: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 63

Don't have time for the gym, but want to enjoy an efficient, effective workout? Today, I'm walking you through an AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible) Workout that only requires your bodyweight. This home gym friendly workout is also hotel room (if you don't jump too loudly!) friendly.  It's a great option for increasing your heart rate and building strength.  Even better? This home workout routine can be completed in under 30 minutes. For pictures of the moves visit the show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 62

Alyssa Houtby joins us again to dive more into her personal health journey. She takes us back to the days before she was a competitive runner and shares about her weight loss journey. Learn why Alyssa feels becoming a competitive runner has helped her develop a healthier relationship with food, some of her favorite healthy recipes for fueling her workouts and gain inspiration from her journey and story.  As Alyssa shared yesterday, she only ran her 1st marathon last year and has already hit a sub 3 hr marathon PR and is training to qualify for the Olympic Marathon trials. Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 61

Alyssa Houtby is my newest marathon running shero. Last year, she ran her 1st marathon in 3:09, more than 20 mins faster than a BQ. A few months later, she ran her 2nd 26.2 mile race in 2:58!  This full-time career woman is also a toddler mom. But wait - this gets even MORE inspirational. She only started running after her 3 year old daughter was born. She now has a goal to OTQ (Olympic Trial Qualify). Tune in to get inspired to lace up your running shoes today! Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 60

You asked and today Dr. Nicole Avena shares the answers to your baby food and toddler food questions based on the research she conducted for her new book, What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler.  Learn science-based tips to get your child to eat healthy food from the beginning. Dr. Nicole Avena is a research psychologist and neuroscientist who is an expert in the fields of nutrition, diet and addiction. She received a Ph.D. in Psychology and Neuroscience from Princeton University in 2006, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Rockefeller University. Dr. Avena’s book, What to Eat When You’re Pregnant, provide a comprehensive guide for women on what nutrients are key during pregnancy, and what foods you can eat to obtain them, to ensure healthy weight gain for you and healthy development for your baby. Dr. Avena’s other book, Why Diets Fail (2014, Ten Speed Press) reviews the research on food addiction and provides a way in which people can remove added sugars and carbohydrates from their diet. Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 59

Dr. Nicole Avena is a research psychologist and neuroscientist who is an expert in the fields of nutrition, diet and addiction. She's been on the show before to talk about her book What to Eat When You're Pregnant. Today, she's back to help you figure out What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler and talk about her book of the same name out May 8th. We talk about how can you get a new baby off on the right start to eating healthy foods, what you can do to limit sweets, and if it really matters what kids eat at a young age. GIVEAWAY ALERT Enter to win BOTH books by visiting the show notes:FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 58