What is something you were REALLY proud of getting or accomplishing? Now, think of how long it took you. Was it fast? Or did it take you a long time?

This week on The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast we are talking all about delayed gratification, which is the idea of postponing immediate desires for long-term successes. This concept isn’t just about saying “no” to present desires, but is a powerful mindset that allows us to make intentional decisions that help us reach our fitness, financial, and overall life goals. Delayed Gratificatoin can shape our habits and decision making skills to lead us to a more meaningful and purpose driven life. 

Listen in to hear Kelsea and Rachael discuss tips, tricks, and strategies to develop this skill, and how to put it into practice.

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Think about the last time you took a “self-care” day. What did that consist of? More importantly, how did you feel during and after? Today we are tackling what self-care REALLY is.. And no, it’s not always bath bombs and face masks. 

The term “self-care” was originally synonymous with “know thyself”.. The thought was that knowing yourself was best way to care for yourself. So, it used to mean practicing self reliance and knowing who you are.. Somehow along the road it’s turned into lavender eye masks (laugh) Why? Probably because we are desperate to find a product to reduce anxiety instead of doing the inner work that growth and true self-care requires. 

What it boils down to: If you’re not feeling loved, valued, or important, lavender is useless. What can we do about this? Practice being more mindful in our daily actions, what we are doing, what we are feeling, what brings us TRUE joy. The beauty of this is that it means that self-care doesn’t look ONLY one way or the other. Tune into today’s The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast to listen to what Rachael and Kelsea have to say about REAL self-care, and tips on how you can find what works best for you.

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Brittani Harris started a business offering yoga classes to anyone in the world through Zoom, using a "pay-what-you-can model" –which means that her classes are available to anyone at any income level. In today’s episode, she talks about how she got started, and why she thinks yoga is so important. Listen to the episode to learn more about why Brittani chose a pay-what-you-can model and how it’s working, why community matters so much, the kinds of benefits that Brittani has seen from yoga, and why it’s time to work on improving your mindset and self-talk.

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Sometimes doing the right thing is hard - but staying true to your morals is what’s most important. Here’s the thing, at CVG we will always stand for what we find ethical, even if it means turning down an opportunity that can be beneficial for us. 

This week we were meant to have a guest speaker, but after finding out certain practices that they preached we decided to say: “Thank you, no thank you. We will not amplify this voice.” The fitness world already has enough practices that don’t encourage true health, but instead glorify weight loss regardless of the repercussions it can have on your body. 

Tune in to learn about the evolution of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast, what Constantly Varied Gear stands for, why loving yourself as you are is the biggest middle finger to societal beauty standards, and why it’s so important to stand up for what you believe in. 

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What is cold plunging? Why is it all over my feed? Cold Plunging has been around for a long time, but is rising in popularity. So let’s start with what it is: submerging your body in icy-cold water for a short period of time typically done in the name of recovery. For some of us this seems crazy, but for a lot of people it’s become an essential part of their daily routine. 

This week we explore the benefits of cold plunging, if it’s a good fit for you, and how you can get started if it is something you’re interested in adding into your recovery routine.

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Most of us join the gym to stay active and fit and help our every day life… But the issue is that when we get into the gym we are going to machines that don’t actually give us movement patterns that translate into everyday life. Today on The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast Kelsea and Rachael break down the 5 Foundational Movements that we use to do day to day tasks, and how working on them in the gym makes us better out in the world.

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Do you feel like you’re never really feeling your best? Whether it’s sleep, stress, skin, hormones, mental health… Did you know that this can potentially be coming from your stomach? 

Today we have Dana Monsees on the podcast for a second time since we enjoyed having her so much the last. Dana is a dietitian-nutritionist (MS, CNS, LDN) and body image coach who specializes in helping women with gut issues from a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach. Today we talk about common digestive issues, what those symptoms look like, why cutting out food isn’t always the answer, and offer solutions so that you can get to feeling like your best self.

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Did you know that by the time you are thirsty you’re already dehydrated? Yep- a lot of us are running around with our poor cells looking like sad little raisins. No big deal though- the human body is pretty amazing and we can fix that…

If you haven’t guessed it already- this weeks episode is alllll about hydration. We have tons of knowledge bombs on WHY water is so important, tips and tricks on how to be better about staying hydrated, and common myths about hydration!

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There’s no one size fits all answer to better health, but there are tips that can be adapted to meet YOUR needs! In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea discuss some of their favorite nutrition hacks for better eating on the go. Listen to today’s episode to learn more about what you can do if meal prepping isn’t something that you have time for or enjoy doing, why you need to stop skipping breakfast, and what kind of emergency snacks you should always be packing.

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Do I workout enough? Do I workout too much? Am I doing the RIGHT types of movements or the right amount of intensity? The truth is- answering the question of “am I overdoing it” is really personal. Do YOU feel like you are? Is your body breaking down, do you lack energy? Is working out becoming a mental drain? We often will look around and ask anyone besides ourselves if we are healthy or not… when only WE live in our bodies.Of course there are physical health markers, but today we are talking about all encompassing health… Body, Mind, and Spirit. Do you feel healthy? The only person that can answer that is you. 

Today on the podcast we discuss the questions you should be asking yourself, how to check in with you on where you’re at in life, and how to understand what our personal health goals are.

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