Fit is Freedom with Kelly Howard

Episode 121: Fit is Freedom with Kelly HowardStaying fit and strong as we navigate the midlife transition can be a challenge. Our default is often to put ourselves last and to take our bodies for granted.In this episode, Jo talks to fitness expert, Kelly Howard and about consistency, and the 5 “consistency killers”:PerfectionNot anticipating road blocksGoing beyond your tipping pointThe “all or nothing” mentalityYour personal kryptoniteKelly identifies our tendency to wait for external things to change before we are able to make the changes in our lives we need to make and discusses how habit stacking and habit shifting can help us to get strong and live long rather than fading away.About Kelly Kelly Howard is the Fitness Consistency Expert with a touch of Adventure and the author of FIT: Active & Ageless for Life. For over 25 years, Kelly has helped thousands of women prioritize their fitness so they can feel great and have more fun in this second half of life. She loves helping women get active, fit, and out of their comfort zone (if they’re willing)! Kelly’s Fit is Freedom Podcast, coaching, online courses, and retreats have changed the lives of thousands of women. She’s a frequent guest on podcasts and television shows and is even the creator of the FOX TV Outdoor Houston Adventure series. She currently calls Houston, Texas,home but can often be found kayaking rivers and traveling trails worldwide. Find out more and download your FREE copy of Kelly’s book, FIT: Active & Ageless for Life on her website: https://fitisfreedom.com/ About the Midlife and Beyond Podcast Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alone and somewhat invisible. But what does this transition we are experiencing lead to?I'm Jo Blackwell, a photographer, author and coach for women who want more from their lives post 50 and I'm here to remind you that if we manage our health and embrace it, growing older can lead to one of the greatest periods of growth and transformation of our lives.The Midlife Movement was created to change minds about midlife and growing older, one story at a time. Because we only become invisible when when we stop seeing ourselves. email [email protected] to take part in the podcast or suggest guests.See The Midlife & Beyond section of my website for more information and resources to help you navigate change with less stress and more joy! www.joblackwell.co.uk Get full access to Midlife & Beyond with Jo Blackwell at joblackwellmidlifeandbeyond.substack.com/subscribe