Vanessa G Fitcast
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIf you’re a woman who thinks "eating less” is the answer to losing weight, or that you have to choose between donuts and wine or a body you love, then the Vanessa G Fitcast, hosted by Vanessa Gillette and Omar Pozos, is for you.
Vanessa is CEO and head coach of Vanessa G Fitness & Nutrition, an online health and wellness coaching company known for helping women create bodies they love through functional, science-based nutrition and training.
We are FED UP with diet culture giving bad advice on how to eat and exercise, so this podcast’s mission is to bring you REAL, actionable information so you can start transforming your body.
The short weekly episodes will motivate you, inspire you, and enlighten you.
Fat loss is simpler than you realize - hit subscribe to find out.
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Ep24. How To Reach Your Goals Without Restriction
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBHave you ever tried counting calories or macros, only to find out this was not the solution for you? Or maybe you are somebody that thinks counting calories or macros is THE ONLY SOLUTION to achieve your body goals, so you'll just have to track for the rest of your life. Luckily for you, in today's episode we shine a light on the difference between flexible dieting and intuitive eating. We go over both of these approaches, what they are, who should use them, but most importantly which one i...
Ep23. Setting Strength Goals + How To Get Your First Pull-Up
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIf you've been struggling with your body image like I have, it might be time to shift your focus away from seeing the scale go down and instead focus on your strength going UP! Not sure where to start with setting strength goals? This episode is for you. We're going to take you through a step-by-step progression to getting your first pull-up. Why pull-ups? Well besides the fact that they are 100% badass, they are an amazing exercise for building strength and a sexy toned back. I've never...
Ep22. Self Talk and Body Confidence with Alex Long
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBAs a follow up to Ep21. My Body Image Struggles (& What To Do If You’re Struggling Too) Alex and I chat more about our own body image struggles and how we can all learn to embrace our bodies. You don't have to shrink yourself to society's standards, you don’t have to be perfect, you are enough as you are. Join us in today's episode as we continue discussing self talk and body confidence; plus actionable steps on how to handle the self-sabotaging thoughts going on in your head. ------...
Ep21. My Body Image Struggles (& What To Do If You’re Struggling Too)
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBImposter syndrome is loosely defined as doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud. Over the last few weeks, I have been battling with my own body image struggles, and hiding from the scale/ mirror terrified of what's in front of me. There have been late nights of "binge-like" thoughts running through my mind, thoughts of self-sabotage; but I will not give up on myself. I am embracing these struggles, and attacking them one by one. We all have issues, some people might be more aware...
Ep20. Five Life Lessons We Learned From Fitness: Part 1
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBLooking back through our fitness journey, there were certainly good days but also plenty of bad days. Days when the workouts sucked, the scaled scared us, and the mirror was our enemy. Years later, we now realize the great lessons we learned from it all. Join us in today's episode as we embrace all the lessons we have learned through fitness; and how you too can use these lessons to chase a BETTER you! Lessons: #1. Change your relationship with pain and struggle #2. Embrace failure as ...
Ep20. Five Life Lessons We Learned From Fitness
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBLooking back through our fitness journey, there were certainly good days but also plenty of bad days. Days when the workouts sucked, the scaled scared us, and the mirror was our enemy. Years later, we now realize the great lessons we learned from it all. Join us in today's episode as we embrace all the lessons we have learned through fitness; and how you too can use these lessons to chase a BETTER you! Lessons: #1. Change your relationship with pain and struggle #2. Embrace failure as ...
Ep19. Fitness and Nutrition Lies We Used to Believe (And You Probably Still Do)
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBLet's be honest, nutrition can be very confusing and overwhelming. No matter the topic or question you have, you are sure to find contradictory information and opinions on the subject. Join us in today's episode as we unmask some of the worst fitness and nutrition lies that we used to believe, and the truth behind them. Learn from these common nutrition mistakes and kick start your nutrition journey today! --------------------- Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Live...
Ep18. The Quick and Easy Guide to Meal Prepping
June 07, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBEpisode Notes Meal prepping is not easy or fun but it is the backbone to help you achieve successful and sustainable results in your fitness journey. But if you're already here, then we probably don't need to convince you WHY meal prepping is helpful for losing weight, you're probably here because you're a busy bee who doesn't have time to cook. Join us in today's episode, as we give away our 4-step formula to shave time off of meal prep and keep things quick and efficient so you can mak...
Ep17. Reverse Diet: The Secret Sauce to Staying Lean
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBWant to know the secret to becoming lean, toned, healthy, AND SUSTAINING it for life? Join us in today's episode as we discuss what a reverse diet is, if it's for you, and how it can affect your metabolism. Before you go try another diet, listen to this episode first. You might find out that in order for you to lose weight successfully, you first need to reverse diet so you can reset your body and set yourself up for success. --------------------- Join the Food and Fitness for Busy ...
Ep16. Top 3 Tips for Going on Vacation without Gaining Weight
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBAfter getting back from our trip to Charleston, SC, Omar and I wanted to share our best tips so you can go on vacation without worrying about gaining weight. Whether it's going to dinner, or traveling for work, or even celebrating your birthday, these tips can apply to any social situation. So quit worrying about your upcoming social events, and join us as we discuss how to have a life outside of eating healthy and going to the gym. --------------------- Join the Food and Fitness for Busy...
Ep15. Cardio vs. Weights: Which one is best for me?
May 17, 2021 10:02 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBYou're in the gym day in and day out, killing yourself on the treadmill or the elliptical machine, but you're seeing no results... now what? Join us in today's episode as we tackle the question of cardio vs. weight training, and help you understand why you're not seeing results from working out. Whether you're looking to improve your body composition, trying to lose fat, build muscle, or simply improve your overall health we go through and discuss the pros and cons of each one of these ...
Ep14. Overcoming Binge Eating & Becoming a Registered Dietitian: Alex Long
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIn today's episode we welcome, head dietician Alex Long. Alex joined the team in February of this year, to help us reach our mission of helping millions of women discover their best selves through scientific, connection based coaching. Alex is former athlete with a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition, and now a Registered Dietician. Most importantly, Alex has a heart of gold with a mission to help women. Join u...
Ep13. You Can Still Lose Weight For Summer: Here's How
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBWith summer being right around the corner, everyone wants to know how to get their hot girl summer body ready. Today we give away our simple 4-step process to start losing weight NOW so you can feel confident at the pool this summer! --------------------- Ready to kickstart your summer body? 5 Days to Fit Summer Challenge - Lose The Belly Bloat Without Going to a Gym or Giving Up Your Favorite Foods Starting Monday May 10th, we are going to run a FREE 5-day challenge to coach you throug...
Ep12. How To Overcome Food Cravings
April 27, 2021 00:22 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBSo many girls come to me with the same questions... - Why do I still get food cravings? - How do I stop giving into my food cravings? - Do I need to cut out all of my favorite foods? Any of these sound familiar? Join us in today's episode, as we share our experiences with treat foods and how to break our current beliefs around the idea of "bad foods". Plus, we give you tangible examples and strategies to allow you to enjoy the foods you love once and for all without worrying about fall...
Ep11. Everything Equestrian Athletes Need To Know About Nutrition
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBDo you know how to properly fuel your body to stay energized riding all day? Are you constantly on a diet worrying about whether or not your show clothes are going to fit? I work with a lot of girls who ride and show horses - some of the best riders in the AQHA, top professional riders in the hunter / jumper circuits, even past and present Division 1 NCEA Equestrians - and each and every one of these girls has learned how to stop dieting and start fueling their bodies correctly. Join us ...
Ep10. 7 Signs You're Undereating & Why It's A Problem
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBAre you undereating? Listen to find out! Today, we cover 7 signs that you're undereating and why it's keeping you from losing weight and loving your body. Fatigue/No Energy Feelings of Hunger/Food Cravings Irregular or Painful Periods And Fertility Issues No Or Low Sex Drive Hair Loss Poor Digestion- Bloated or Constipated Not Feeling Hungry --------------------- Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Join the waitlist! --------------------- Download FREE: 6 Simple Recipes for Girls Who ...
Ep9. What I Learned From Blowing My Diet
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBDo you ever feel guilty about eating something "bad"? Same girl. Today we tell the story of how I blew my diet and what I learned from it all. --------------------- Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Join the waitlist! --------------------- Download FREE: 6 Simple Recipes for Girls Who Don't Cook --------------------- Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. -------------------- Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Lives Facebook Commun...
Ep8. The Fit Girl's Guide To Drinking Alcohol
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIf you want to feel great in your bod and still have wine night, then this episode is a must listen! This week we share simple tips for drinking alcohol on a diet. We cover what to drink, how to drink without bingeing, whether or not drinking will affect your ability to lose weight & tone up, and more! --------------------- Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Join the waitlist! --------------------- Download FREE: 6 Simple Recipes for Girls Who Don't Cook --------------------- Follow @vane...
Ep7. How To Stay Disciplined And Consistent With Your Diet
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIt's easy to get derailed or taken off course with our busy lifestyle, but what can we do to take ownership of our situation and jump back on track? We can have all of the knowledge, resources, and support we need but if we don't have the right mindset we will inevitably fall to the levels of our environment. In today's episode we will share actionable information and tips to help carry you on the tough days, on the days when you want to give up on your diet. Join us, and learn along with...
Ep6. Why You Should Track Macros if You Want to Lose Weight
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBIf you've ever said "I need to eat less," but you don't know what "less" really means, then this is the episode for you. We're going to break down why tracking macros is key to reaching your goals, and how tracking will break you out of the grey zone of terms like "more" and "less" so that you can eat all the foods you love and still lose weight. Join us, as we talk about what exactly macro tracking is, and why you need to do it if you want to lose weight, and KEEP IT OFF! -------------...
Ep5. The Pep Talk You Didn't Know You Needed
March 08, 2021 10:25 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this episode, we address MINDSET. We reveal simple tips to avoid giving up on yourself, so you CAN actually reach your goals once and for all! Plus, we talk about how you can stay motivated when life gets in the way, and how you can get back on track after falling off course! --------------------- Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Join the waitlist! --------------------- Download FREE: 6 Simple Recipes for Girls Who Don't Cook --------------------- Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram...
Ep4. 4 Habits to Keep your Calories in Check Without Tracking
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, we reveal 4 simple habits for fat loss that will open your eyes and give you actionable steps to help you succeed in your weight loss journey. These 4 easy habits have had the most impact in my life, and will offer helpful tips to get you closer to your goals. I hope this helps! --------------------- Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Join the waitlist! --------------------- Download FREE: 6 Simple Recipes for Girls Who Don't Cook --------------------- Follow @vanessagfit...
Ep3. Six Secrets to Fat Loss
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, we share the six secrets to fat loss that I wish someone had told me before I started my own fat loss journey so many years ago. I had to learn all of these the hard way... and if I had just understood these 6 secrets from the beginning, I would’ve reached my goals so much sooner! --------------------- Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. -------------------- Join the Food and Fitness for Busy Ladies with Social Lives Facebook Com...
Ep2. From Overweight and Overwhelmed to Online Coach with a Waitlist - My Story Part 2
February 15, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBFrom overweight college student, to overwhelmed young adult, to successful online coach... This is my life… Part 2! Who am I? Vanessa Gillette - online fitness & nutrition coach who helps women around the world lose weight eating MORE food. If you’re a woman who doesn’t feel Beyoncé-level confidence in your clothes, then stick around because this is the podcast for you. Hit subscribe and buckle up for a crazy ride; these short episodes are going to finally explain how “Eating less” isn...
Ep1. From Overweight and Overwhelmed to Online Coach with a Waitlist - My Story Part 1
February 08, 2021 03:51 - 15 minutes - 14 MBFrom college athlete, to eating disorder, to overweight... This is my life. Who am I? Vanessa Gillette - online fitness & nutrition coach who helps women around the world lose weight eating MORE food. If you’re a woman who doesn’t feel Beyoncé-level confidence in your clothes, then stick around because this is the podcast for you. Hit subscribe and buckle up for a crazy ride; these short episodes are going to finally explain how “Eating less” isn’t the answer. You can have donuts and ...