Make Fit Simple
Episodes
64. The Secret Sauce For Your Fitness Goals That Gets Overlooked
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea explains the an important key that’s commonly over looked or not seen as important to your reaching goals. She breaks down why it matters and...
63. How to Reframe the Thought "I Don't Have Time"
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself saying, "I just don't have time"? Andrea proposes a question to ask yourself and reflect on if you truly d...
62. This Missing Piece to Losing Fat, Diets, and Lifestyle
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's 2022! New Year's resolutions are in full effect and people are making goals to start fresh. Andrea proposes some questions about your g...
61. Food Addiction: Binging to Balance
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Food addiction, overeating, binging, and other eating disorders can be overwhelming. Whatever the severity, Andrea talks about it all. Andrea shares h...
60. Improving Bloating & Gas from Diastasis Recti and Postpartum
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While bloating and gas are common after you've had a baby, it is not normal long term. Andrea explains the reasons why this can happen and breaks...
59. How to Reduce Anxiety Naturally
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health is an important topic to discuss openly. If you are experiencing signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety you are not alone. There a...
58. The Balance Between Whole Foods and Processed Foods
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to nutrition and fitness, Andrea believes in balance. Eating whole foods is ideal for a healthy lifestyle but it isn't always easy ...
57. Stop Making it Complicated and Start Living a Life
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you setting unrealistic goals when it comes to health and fitness? This can lead to a cycle of not meeting those goals which leads to guilt, sha...
56. How to Handle Food Shaming Comments During the Holidays
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During the holidays we are often navigating the balance between indulging in our holiday favorites as well as our personal health journeys. Andrea bri...
55. Realistic Food and Fitness Tips to Manage the Holiday Season
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is upon us and that often comes with lots of delicious foods and traditions. Are you in the habit of putting health and fitness off...
54. How Your Thoughts Affect Your Health
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea shares the most 6 common negative thoughts that people struggle with. We may not even realize that these thoughts are creeping into our minds. ...
53. Facts & Myth About Your Core After Having Kids
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What the heck happens to your core after you have a baby? There is a lot of misinformation out there and it can be hard to ask the tough or awkward qu...
52. The Sleep Guru with Dr. Meredith Broderick
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea welcomes Dr. Meredith Broderick, a neurologist specializing in sleep medicine and behavioral sleep medicine. There are many myths and misconcep...
51. Habit, Hunger, or Hormones: Evaluating Your Food Intake
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get your notebooks out! Andrea is sharing her thoughts on three things that can effect your food intake. Having an awareness around what is causing we...
50. Gut Health and Hormone Imbalance with Esther Blum
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea teams up with Esther Blum to discuss the important topic of gut health and hormones. Esther is an Integrative Dietitian and High Performance Co...
49. Common Macro Questions
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of Andrea's favorite topic is macros. Andrea shares some of the most common questions she gets when it comes to macros. She answers the top...
48. Setting Up a Solid Strength Training Routine
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s topic "Strength Training Routines", was selected by YOU. Andrea discusses building a routine when it comes to your strength traini...
47. Fat Loss Misconceptions
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Love Handles,” “Bat Wings,” and “Bra Bulge,” are all click bait phrases to get your attention for new diet or fitness programs. Andrea br...
46. Injuries, Sickness, and Other Life Circumstances That Hinder Your Progress
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Life will often throw us curve balls. You might get an injury, or have a baby, or some unforeseen circumstance comes into your life and throws you off...
45. The Real Secret to Success
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right. This mini episode packs a punch. Andrea shares one tip that can be guaranteed to aid in your...
44. Does Your Workout Routine Match Your Fitness Goals?
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The most 3 common goals in fitness are to lose fat, gain muscle, or maintain a healthy lifestyle. Once you’ve identified your goal you build a fitne...
43. 8 Tips for Finding Motivation
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The most common question Andrea receives is "How can I stay motivated to work out?" Andrea reveals her secret by defining the difference b...
42. Mom Guilt & Parent Burn Out with Dr. Ream from Psyched Mommy
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea welcomes guest Dr. Ashurina Ream, a licensed clinical psychologist, who is the owner of "Psyched Mommy", which offers online mental...
41. The Diet Trap
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every where you look there is a new diet on the market for weight loss. It can be confusing to know what the right thing is for you. In this episode...
40. Intermittent Fasting
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is intermittent fasting and is it the right thing for you? Everyone has a different body with means no ones health journey is the same. Andrea ...
39. Supplements Explained
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the right supplements can be so overwhelming when there are so many to choose from. In this episode Andrea gives you supplements 101. Did yo...
38. All Things Women's Health: Diastasis, Prolapse, Libido, & More with Dr. Sara Reardon
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea interviews Dr. Sara Reardon, a Board Certified Women's Health Specialist, pelvic floor physical therapist, and CEO of the Vagina Whisperer...
37. Stop the Start Over Mindset
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we trip up in our fitness goals, feel stuck, or maybe we've strayed from our wellness routine we can convince ourselves that we have to star...
36. Teaching Positive Body Image to your Kids While Improving Your Own
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Body image is something that can effect everyone no matter the gender or age. Andrea breaks down the research done on this topic and what to be aware ...
35. Tips for Achieving Success in Your Fitness Journey
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Seeing a certain number on the scale can discourage us from keeping with our goals. Often times we are looking at the wrong things to measure our succ...
34. Bloating: What Causes It and Tips to Reduce It
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea breaks down the different reasons why bloating may occur. If we are trying to make changes in our health journey by gaining muscle and losing f...
33. Anxiety and Depression
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea vulnerably shares personal stories about anxiety and depression and discusses how exercise can decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety in y...
32. How Focusing on "Being Ready" Can Keep You From Reaching Your Goals
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many times do we tell ourselves that we will start on our goals or dreams when we feel we’re “ready”? By telling ourselves we’re not rea...
31. More of a Good Thing is Not a Better Thing
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to nutrition and fitness it’s important to have balance. Too much of anything can become negative. Andrea breaks down some examples of...
30. Tips for Managing Fitness & Nutrition on Vacation
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Going on vacation doesn’t mean you have to take a vacation from your health and fitness goals. Andrea shares tips on how to keep up with your goal...
29. My Best Tips for the Postpartum Mom
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After having a baby it’s common to want to jump back into the workouts you did before you were pregnant. Andrea shares what exercises to avoid when ...
28. The Do's and Don'ts of Macro Tracking
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are intuitively eating with macro awareness or looking to lose weight by tracking macros, understanding the do’s and don’ts of macro t...
27. What is Causing Low Energy Levels and How to Improve it
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What causes low energy and how can we improve it? Andrea provides some insights on what could be causing fatigue during the day as well as providing s...
26. Are Muscle Imbalances Causing you Back Pain?
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea breaks down two common postures that often cause lower back pain. She explains different muscle groups and how our postures in every day life c...
25. Is Trying to Fit in Holding You Back?
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The desire to fit in doesn't always leave us in adulthood. Sometimes we need some motivation and inspiration to help us feel more comfortable in ...
24. What To Do When You Over Eat or Binge
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Overeating is something that happens to all of us. It can make us feel guilty or lead us to spiral in other ways. Andrea gives three tips to identify ...
23. 4 Tips to Boost Your Progress Through Workouts
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often times we think we have to make our lives more complex to get better results in your fitness journey but that’s not always the case. Andrea giv...
22. How Protein Affects Fat Loss and Building Muscle
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having an adequate amount of protein in your diet in important whether your goal is to lose fat or build muscle. There are many myths that protein wil...
21. Calorie Counting vs Tracking Macros
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between tracking calories or macros? It can be confusing to understand how they work and how to fit it i...
19. Training for your Body Type
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has a different body type, and depending on what your is, you might be going about weight loss wrong. Every body type has different needs to ...
18. Talking Nutrition With Your Kids
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching your children about nutrition is difficult. Showing them is much easier. In today's episode Andrea talks about the best ways to teach yo...
17. Cellulite 101: Facts and Myths
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cellulite is a hot topic in fitness. But there's a secret . . . . THERE IS NO SECRET! There is no secret cream, or magic serum to dissolve cellul...
16. Conquering Your Fear of Failure
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fear of failure is something we all encounter in our lives. How we handle this fear can help push us to do more, or cripple us into stagnation. In tod...
15. Understanding and Fixing the Mom Pooch
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about hope. Hope that your body can heal, hope that you aren't stuck, and hope that you are not alone. In today's ep...
14. Let's Talk About the Scale . . .
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The scale is the easiest way to measure you weight loss. But it isn't the only thing to measure progress. In fact it can be the most inaccurate w...
13. Cardio vs Weights For Fat Loss
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The age old argument; which is better for weight loss? Cardio or weight lifting? The answer . . . . both. Today Andrea talks about the best ways to ut...
12. Assumptions: Your Ally or Enemy
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We make assumptions everyday and a lot of times they aren't totally accurate. We create stories about the world around us, people, things, situat...
11. Reverse Dieting
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been in a calorie deficit for to long, you may need to reverse diet to begin shedding those pounds again. Today Andrea talks about the ...
10. When a Calorie Deficit Backfires.
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been taught that the way to lose weight is by cutting back how much we eat. But most don't know that this can actually have the op...
9. New Year, New . . . You? Maybe you just need a new Mindset.
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the next few weeks you'll see "New Year, New You" everywhere. But there isn't anything wrong with you, you have great character...
8. How to Stop Peeing your Pants while Sneezing and Coughing. Mom Tip!
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you experienced that sinking moment when you sneeze and suddenly must rush to the bathroom? Or jumping on the trampoline or running causes you to...
7. The Connection Between Stress and Weight Gain: Hormone Interview with Chris Welsh Part 2
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the interview with Chris Welsh from last week, Andre and Chris talk specifically about the connect between stress and weight gain. If you l...
6. Hormone: Signs & Symptoms of an Imbalance and What to do About it with Chris Welsh
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most women have heard about and experienced the symptoms of a hormone imbalance, fatigue, weight gain or loss, sudden mood changes . . . But what we d...
5. Food Shaming- statements we can all live without and how to respond
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a culture obsessed with food. We're either talking about food, thinking about food, watching shows about food, or reading about food. ...
4. For the Love of Glutes!
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Mixalot had it right, butts are VERY important. But while he wasn't talking about overall health, the sentiment is the same. Our glutes are c...
3. 3 Tips to Instant Confidence
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having self confidence is something everyone struggles with at some point in our lives. We've all experienced that twinge of doubt, or worry that...
2. How to Break a Plateau
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all hit plateaus in our health journey. They are normal and natural. But why do we hit them? And how do we overcome one after we've hit it? A...
1. The All or Nothing Mentality and How to Fix it
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When looking to change habits, it's all about progress, not perfection. In today's episode Andrea talks about the difference between making ...
Trailer | Episode 0
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Andrea and I am a mother of 4 girls under 7, wife to a mountain man, a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and Owner of DFH Training. I have...