Can you run while pregnant? While you should check with your doctor before starting this or any exercise routine, many women DO run during their pregnancies and Courtney Poullas, founder and CEO of the Youngstown, Ohio Marathon is one of them! Learn how and why she's been running during her 2nd pregnancy in spite of doing barely any activity during her 1st, her tips for moms to be and new runners, and more about her race director role for the Ohio-based marathon that happens this June.  Show notes: http://FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 030

The ketogenic diet is all the rage for weight loss, but is it for you? Registered dietitian, Sarah Pruett Soufl joins us to talk about ketogenic diets, what a keto diet plan looks like, their historical use, what the research actual shows about the keto diet and sports performance and more. Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 029

Enjoy some Monday Motivation for your fitness journey from Fit Armadillo personal training client, Meredith.  She shares insights from her weight loss transformation (she lost 70 lbs!) and running journey to encourage you on yours.  Four years ago, Meredith's goal was to complete a 5K without stopping and she's since completed a Run Disney Challenge where she ran a 5K, 10K, and half marathon in one weekend. Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 028

Looking for an efficient, effective cardio workout? Working with a personal trainer is a great way to figure out how to enjoy a home workout routine. Today, personal trainer and owner of Fit Armadillo, Catherine Turley, stops by to walk (or jog or run) you through an interval workout.  Grab your running shoes to enjoy this 18 minute interval training routine that can be adjusted to your current fitness level and how you're feeling today. Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 027

As a parent, it can be challenging to figure out how to be a healthy role model for your kids. There is often misleading information on healthy foods for kids and kid foods aren't always the most nutritious. Diet culture and a preoccupation with the obesity crisis don't make things easier. Therapist and wellness coach, Barbara Spanjers, joins us for a second time to shed some light on this topic.  Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 026