On this episode of the Train with Tough Cookie Podcast, Rachel is joined by her guest, owner and CEO of "Prepped For Days" and "Real Girl Body" Lorena Flores.

Listen as they talk about their journey through health, learning how to navigate the fitness lifestyle as a child and how they have evolved in their story to learn that being healthy can be challenging but, it should never be terrible. 

Where you can find Lorena: @preppedfordays, @realgirlbody_, Real Girl Body Website, Prepped For Days Website, [email protected]

On this episode of the Train with Tough Cookie Podcast, Tough Cookie Rachel Guess interviews her long time friend and small business owner Pug's Pantry himself Mr. Demorris Russell.  

Listen as they talk about how they first heard each other before seeing each other, the final push to take that leap to becoming a small business owner and the benefits of eating and consistently working out even though it might be hard at times. 

You can learn more about meal prepping, Soul Food Sundays and Wing Wednesdays at pugspantry.com.  

Tough Cookie Rachel Guess interviews her Muay Thai coach, trainer and good friend Clifvon Whiskey about how he started fighting, training others and how to balance work, a career and starting a new business. All while keeping friendships and relationships a priority.  

*WARNING

Oh, hey there tough cookies.  While this latest episode of the Train with Tough Cookie Podcast is absolutely amazing, a small warning for some, we touch on a few subjects that might be sensitive to some who are in an eating disorder recovery.  In no way, shape or form do me and my guest know everything there is to know about recovery, we touch on how we have started to learn about our journey and divorce from diet culture.

SO if you are looking to listen to two women who want to share their experience, strength and hope with ya’ll stay tuned!

Ever wondered why you are perfect when you start anything new?  Tough Cookie Rachel Guess will regale you with stories of how she coped with not being impeccably prefect the first time around.  And how that can be an absolute win.

Tough Cookie: Rachel Guess reads a "love letter" to her past self about what she wishes she knew, before she started running. 

Tough Cookie: Rachel Guess talks about some of the emotional responses that might come up when you start on your fitness journey. 

Tough Cookie: Rachel Guess talks about the importance of interviewing your trainer. 

Blog post talking about the commitments that are made to achieve and (the things that people don't talk about) KEEP the goals that are made in the fitness world. 

First blog post that talks about the mental aspect before stepping into the gym.