Vanessa G Fitcast
Episodes
Ep67. How Anne Lost 20lbs in 4 Months With Hypothyroidism
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Anne came to me she literally said “I feel like i've exhausted all of my options…". She had tried just about everything to lose weight from ...
Ep66. The 3 Steps To Getting Fit That Don't Involve Fitness
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before you dive in to your fitness journey, you MUST make sure to do these three things in order to avoid setting yourself up for failure! Join us in ...
Ep65. How To Eat Out AND Lose Fat
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You CAN go out to eat at restaurants... pick up fast food... enjoy your life... AND lose fat at the same time!The secret is simply knowing the three r...
Ep64. Carbs Vs. Fats - Which Is Better For Fat Loss
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard how low-fat is better or low-carb is better... why all the controversy?The thing is everyone wants to have a singular, magic solut...
Ep63. How To Prevent Food Guilt And Enjoy Your Life
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you someone that feels stressed or guilty for stepping out of your normal eating habits? You are NOT alone! This is one of the biggest challenges ...
Ep62. Here's What to Do If You Don't Have Time to Workout
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't have time to workout, can you still lose fat? If this sounds like something you've been wondering, join us in today's episode as we dive...
Ep61. How To Make Eating Healthy So Easy That Anyone Can Do It
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You had another busy day at work, or maybe life is just constantly keeping you on the go, and the last thing you want to do is go home and cook a "hea...
Ep60. How To Avoid The Pain And Discomfort Of Food Restriction With Alex Long
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You're constantly beating yourself up for not hitting your macros consistently, or maybe worried about sticking to whatever food rule or guideline you...
Ep59. 3 Hacks For A Healthier Lifestyle You Can Implement Today
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you, that in order to get fit for summer this year you don't need willpower! Willpower is a finite resource, and you don't magically cr...
Ep58. How Omar Lost 50 LBS And Keeps It Off Without More Than 4 Days In The Gym
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From an early childhood, Omar's family used food as a form of comfort. The dinner table was a place where you would hear about each other's day, and u...
Ep57. How to Lose Fat with Hypothyroidism with Beth Bielecki
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hypothyroidism... Poor gut health... Gaining weight despite eating low calories... Beth Bielecki was about to give up on her body. Despite learning ev...
Ep56. Here's How To Best Workout To Reach Your Goals with Aaron Gilbert
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're not seeing the results you want in your body, but you're still relying on group fitness classes, generic workout apps, or getting your worko...
Ep55. How You Can Break Out Of The All Or Nothing Mindset
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Too often we fall into an all-or-nothing cycle with our habits. We can be incredibly strict with our diets throughout the week, rotating the same "hea...
Ep54. 7 Tips To Overcome Gymtimidation
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you allow your negative thoughts to consume you, you will always be afraid to make a decision that you know you need to make in order to perform at...
Ep53. 3 Reasons You Can't Lose Weight
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're struggling to lose weight, I guarantee it's because of one (or all) of the reasons I'm about to share with you! Join us in today's episode a...
Ep52. Is Intuitive Eating Right For You?
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think back to the way we ate as kids, before we started to pick up on the messages that our parents were giving us, or that social media was giving us...
Ep51. How To Lose Fat By Eating More
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of cutting calories without seeing any results on the scale or any physical changes in your body? About 80% of women are struggling with...
Ep50. What Does It Actually Look Like To Lose 10, 30, or 50 Lbs
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are tons of ridiculous weight-loss claims out there... today's episode walks you through what it really takes to lose 10, 30, or even 50lbs (the...
Ep49. How To Train Your Mind To Reach Your Fitness Goals in 2022 with Justin Su'a Part 2
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we welcome a very special guest, Justin Su'a! Justin is a mental performance coach for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team and host of...
Ep48. How To Train Your Mind To Reach Your Fitness Goals in 2022 with Justin Su'a Part 1
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we welcome a very special guest, Justin Su'a! Justin is a mental performance coach for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team and host of...
Ep47. Make Your New Year's Goal Setting Simple: Here's How
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people overcomplicate goal setting. By doing so, you actually decrease the likelihood that you'll eventually reach your goals. Spending too m...
Ep46. Weight Loss Should be Hard - Part 2 with Jordan Syatt
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in today's episode, for the Jordan Syatt interview Part 2!Part 1 is shared on Episode 45 - check it out, if you missed it!Jordan is one of ind...
Ep45. Weight Loss Should be Hard - Part 1 with Jordan Syatt
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in today's episode, as we welcome a very special guest, Jordan Syatt! Jordan is one of industry's leading experts in strength training, nutri...
Ep44. 5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Level Up Your Mental Game
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever shy away from trying something new because you think that you'll never improve or get better at it? Or maybe you see the long road ahead i...
Ep43. 10 Thinking Errors Holding You Back From Reaching Your Potential
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You have the ability to increase the chance of achieving your goals, but it's often what you tell yourself about that goal that is the biggest contrib...
Ep42. 6 Simple Steps To Stay Fit Through The Holidays
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating your nutrition goals during the holidays can be very tricky! However, it doesn't have to cause you any additional stress, anxiety, or even ...
Ep41. How To Fix a Slow Metabolism
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been trying to lose weight, but feel like your metabolism is broken and working against you, today's episode is just for you!Generally speak...
Ep40. 5 Habits of People Who Lose Weight & Keep It Off
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Losing weight is hard, no doubt about it. But losing weight AND keeping it off is in a league of its own!Join us in today's episode as we share the...
Ep39. Finding Your Way: From College Athlete & Bikini Competitor to Nutrition Coach with Kat Young
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we welcome our newest VGFN coach, Kat Young! Kat joined our team back in early October to help women overcome self-limiting belie...
Ep38. How To Eat All The Halloween Candy Without Weight Gain
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The 2021 Holiday season is here! Want in on a secret? You CAN enjoy the Halloween candy, the pumpkin spiced lattes, the baked treats, and even enjoy ...
Ep37. How To Get Fit And Healthy When Your Partner Isn't On The Same Page
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We get this question a lot: "What do you do when your partner is constantly ordering takeout or wanting to go out to dinner, but you've recently star...
Ep36. 4 Ways To Lose Weight Without Giving Up Your Social Life
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this scenario:You're out with your friends, and everybody wants to get drinks and appetizers at dinner.Well, everyone but you.They're only thi...
Ep35. The Truth About Hypothyroidism and Autoimmune Disease with Alex Long
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of women have thyroid disorders, but most either don’t know they have it or don't know what to do about it once receiving their diagnosis. ...
Ep34. Simple Steps To A More Fulfilling Life With Leslie Crevar
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever stop and wonder if you're living a meaningful life? That's a tough one to answer, I know. I'm talking about living a life with purpose. A...
Ep33. How Horse Girls Should Workout To Look And Perform Their Best
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every rider wants to look long and lean on their horse...But more and more equestrians are recognizing that improving your fitness doesn't just make y...
Ep32. 4 Tricks to Stop Falling Off Your Diet Every Time Life Gets Busy & Stressful
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You have been promising yourself that THIS time you'll really lose those pesky 20-30 lbs you've put on the last few years, but every time you start a ...
Ep31. How Kaylee Lost 40 Pounds Without Giving Up Her Favorite Foods
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kaylee has been a 1-on-1 fitness and nutrition coaching client since January 2021. In the last 8 months, she has lost 40 lbs while also putting on ton...
Ep30. Are You Ready To Build Your Dream Body?
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Building your dream body is a lot like building your dream home!But seriously, think about it! Just like in a home, you must first start with a strong...
Ep29. How To Make Fat Loss Feel Easy
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you the type of person that thinks fat loss requires an extreme diet? The type that only allows salads, ZERO carbs, and requires you to clear your...
Ep28. The 8 Simple Things Lean People Do
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever struggle with losing weight AND keeping it off? Maybe you can stick to a diet but as soon as you finish it, you go right back to when you ...
Ep27. The 5 Biggest Mistakes Busy Women Make When Trying to Lose Weight
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're the type of girl who grinds and hustles every day to be your best at work, yet always seems to fall short when it comes to sticking to your ...
Ep26. How To Sleep Your Way To A Better Body
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want in on a secret? What if I told you, there was a way to:- Lose body fat faster- Feel young and energized- Lower your stress levels AND it doesn'...
Ep25. Five More Life Lessons We Learned From Fitness
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Following up on Ep. 20 "Five Life Lessons We Learned From Fitness" Omar and I sit down and discuss five MORE lessons that have helped us push past our...
Ep24. How To Reach Your Goals Without Restriction
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have 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 ca...
Ep23. Setting Strength Goals + How To Get Your First Pull-Up
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If 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 ...
Ep22. Self Talk and Body Confidence with Alex Long
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As 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 ...
Ep21. My Body Image Struggles (& What To Do If You’re Struggling Too)
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imposter 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 bo...
Ep20. Five Life Lessons We Learned From Fitness
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking back through our fitness journey, there were certainly good days but also plenty of bad days. Days when the workouts sucked, the scaled scar...
Ep19. Fitness and Nutrition Lies We Used to Believe (And You Probably Still Do)
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest, nutrition can be very confusing and overwhelming. No matter the topic or question you have, you are sure to find contradictory infor...
Ep18. The Quick and Easy Guide to Meal Prepping
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode NotesMeal prepping is not easy or fun but it is the backbone to help you achieve successful and sustainable results in your fitness journey.Bu...
Ep17. Reverse Diet: The Secret Sauce to Staying Lean
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want 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, ...
Ep16. Top 3 Tips for Going on Vacation without Gaining Weight
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After 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 ...
Ep15. Cardio vs. Weights: Which one is best for me?
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You'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 ...
Ep14. Overcoming Binge Eating & Becoming a Registered Dietitian: Alex Long
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 millio...
Ep13. You Can Still Lose Weight For Summer: Here's How
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With 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 pro...
Ep12. How To Overcome Food Cravings
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So 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 cu...
Ep11. Everything Equestrian Athletes Need To Know About Nutrition
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do 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 clot...
Ep10. 7 Signs You're Undereating & Why It's A Problem
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are 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 bo...
Ep9. What I Learned From Blowing My Diet
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do 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.---------...
Ep8. The Fit Girl's Guide To Drinking Alcohol
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If 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 alcoho...
Ep7. How To Stay Disciplined And Consistent With Your Diet
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It'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?...
Ep6. Why You Should Track Macros if You Want to Lose Weight
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If 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 ...
Ep5. The Pep Talk You Didn't Know You Needed
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 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,...
Ep4. 4 Habits to Keep your Calories in Check Without Tracking
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
Ep3. Six Secrets to Fat Loss
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 h...
Ep2. From Overweight and Overwhelmed to Online Coach with a Waitlist - My Story Part 2
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From overweight college student, to overwhelmed young adult, to successful online coach...This is my life… Part 2!Who am I? Vanessa Gillette - onlin...
Ep1. From Overweight and Overwhelmed to Online Coach with a Waitlist - My Story Part 1
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From college athlete, to eating disorder, to overweight...This is my life.Who am I? Vanessa Gillette - online fitness & nutrition coach who helps wome...