Balancing Farming and Fitness! With Farm Fit Momma

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This episode runs on @WonderCowColostrum www.wondercow.com Use code DGV10 to save $$   AND    The Barnyard Language Podcast @Barnyardlanguage !  Stop by and tell them Val sent you!   Episode Title: Balancing Farming and Fitness! With Farm Fit Momma Host: Val Lavigne Guest: Amanda Nigg   Episode Summary In this episode of the Dairy Hour Podcast, host Val Lavigne interviews Amanda Nigg, widely recognized as @FarmFitMomma on Instagram. Amanda shares her journey as a farmwife and her deepening involvement in the agriculture industry after marrying into a farming family. She discusses the legacy of her husband's farm, the innovations in farming technology, and the crucial importance of both physical and mental health within the agriculture community. Amanda also highlights her fitness business, FarmFit Training, which offers a space for farmers and those in agriculture to prioritize their well-being. Val further discusses the significance of nutrition and fitness for farmers and busy women, stressing the need for a supportive community and a personalized routine. Val shares her fitness journey, emphasizing macronutrients as body fuel and encouraging listeners to start small, stay consistent, and maintain a positive mindset when facing challenges. You can find more information at www.farmfitmomma.com Keywords farmwife, agriculture industry, farming legacy, farming technology, physical health, mental health, fitness business, FarmFit Training, nutrition, fitness, community, macronutrients, routine, family, healthy lifestyle, start small, consistency, mindset Takeaways Amanda Nigg shares her experience as a farmwife and her adaptation to the agriculture industry after marrying into a farming family. She discusses the legacy of her husband's farm and the advancements in farming technology. Amanda emphasizes the importance of physical and mental health in the agriculture community. She talks about her fitness business, FarmFit Training, which provides a space for farmers and those in the agriculture industry to prioritize their health and well-being. Find a supportive community to help stay accountable and motivated in fitness and nutrition journeys. Focus on macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fats) to fuel the body and meet nutritional needs. Start small and stay consistent, even if progress is slow; every small step counts. View nutrition as fuel for the body, and avoid overly restrictive diets. Find a balance that works. React positively to challenges and focus on controlling actions and mindset. Sound Bites "That's the beautiful part about farming is like technology is so advanced." "Investing in ourselves because if we're not here to carry on that legacy, then who is?" "Fitness gave me that space where I can release that tension, but also be able to check in with myself." "We do milk here at 3 a.m., 11 a.m., and 7 p.m." "Nutrition is a beast of itself. Like a lot of people don't understand how to fuel their body." "Knowledge is food, food is knowledge." Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Background03:18 - Advancements in Farming Technology19:42 - Prioritizing Physical and Mental Health in Agriculture28:00 - Introducing FarmFit Training: A Fitness Business for Farmers36:58 - The Importance of Nutrition and Fitness for Farmers38:44 - Understanding Macronutrients and Fueling Your Body39:08 - Creating a Healthy Meal Plan for the Whole Family41:30 - Involving Family in Fitness and Nutrition43:23 - Building a Legacy of Health and Wellness44:20 - Finding a Supportive Community for Fitness45:45 - Improving Strength and Efficiency in Farming47:36 - Reacting Positively to Challenges and Controlling Your Mindset Tune in to hear how Amanda Nigg inspires and motivates the agriculture community to prioritize health and wellness amidst their demanding lives.

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