CONFESSIONS of 2 Fitness Coaches

About this episode

Tanna and Sarah share their past fitness and nutrition habits, reflecting on the misconceptions of health and the importance of moderation.

Ever looked back at something you used to eat, or do in the name of "health", and thought, what on earth was I thinking? This week Tanna and Sarah open up the confessional booth and air out their most ridiculous past habits. No shame, no beating yourself up, just two women who've been in the wellness world for decades proving they did not  always have it figured out. In this episode: Why "I'm vegetarian/gluten-free/fat-free" was never the same thing as "I'm healthy" and the cold pasta-and-Miracle-Whip dish that proves it The all-or-nothing competitor trap: dialing in for a weigh-in, then gorging for three weeks and wondering why training felt like garbage The diuretics-and-fat-burners era, Lasix, ephedrine in the morning coffee, throwing up at the track, and the real cost of chasing two pounds and a six-pack The legendary Kraft Dinner story: a full box on every pregnancy lunch break, then burning the evidence in the fireplace "It's chicken, so it's protein, so it's healthy", KFC popcorn chicken, double venti Frappuccinos, and a 3 a.m. bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios A live, present-day confession involving vodka and clear protein (you'll see) Key takeaway: Healthy living was…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Gilks, Tanna Payne

Topics covered

• fitness habits
• nutrition mistakes
• wellness journey
• healthy living
• self-reflection
• moderation

Keywords

• fitness coaches
• health confessions
• nutrition
• wellness
• past habits
• self-improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Kraft Dinner, Miracle-Whip, KFC popcorn chicken, Frappuccinos, Honey Nut Cheerios, vodka, clear protein

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