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Built for the Back Forty
by Laurel Carlson
Welcome to Gritty Fitness, the podcast where rural go-getters come to learn how to build better habits, eat smart and achieve real results. Here, we skip the quick fixes and dig into what it truly takes to make lasting changes!Just because we live in a rural setting, doesn't mean we can't be successful with our fitness goals! From foundational habits for sustainable results to redefining success through grit & resilience, you can learn it here. #nogatekeepingJoin in weekly get inspired by a fellow ranch wife who gets you & your lifestyle demands.!
Episodes
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YOURE NOT STUCK - YOURE JUST WAITING FOR PERMISSION
Are you actually stuck… or are you just waiting for permission? In this episode, I’m unpacking the difference between needing validation and building the capacity to hold more — more ambition, more motherhood, more responsibility, more growth. As a first-generation rancher, first-time mom, and...
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Discipline Over Motivation- The Truth Women Need to Hear
In this episode, I break down why relying on motivation keeps you stuck — and why discipline is what actually drives real results. Motivation is inconsistent and emotional, but discipline is the steady follow-through that builds confidence, progress, and long-term change. I share how to build...
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Back In Action-The Messy, Meaningful, Beautiful Growth of 2025
In this episode, I’m sitting down and unpacking this past year — the highs, the lows, the disappearing act when pregnancy hit me like a freight train, and everything in between. I talk about what really happened behind the scenes: navigating morning sickness, losing momentum in business, stepping...
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Client's Story: Cathy Landecker
Key Takeaways In This Episode: Cathy integrates fitness into her busy life as a homesteading mom. Discipline through fitness can positively influence kids. Her athletic roots shaped her evolving fitness mindset. Sustainable fitness requires mindset shifts and personalized programs. Coaching…
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Thriving in a Food Desert: Turning Challenges into Your Advantage
Living in a food desert might feel like a roadblock to your fitness and nutrition goals, but it doesn’t have to be. In today’s episode, I’ll show you how to navigate the challenges of rural living, from making smarter food choices to planning ahead for success. We’ll talk about why it’s not an...
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Motivation Is Overrated: Do the Work Anyway + The Gut-Mind-Energy Connection
Ever wonder why motivation seems to disappear just when you need it most? Spoiler: it's not motivation running the show—it’s dopamine. In this episode, we’re diving into why waiting to feel “motivated” is holding you back and how discipline will always win the day. Plus, we take a deep dive into...
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Nutrition Phases Explained: Bulk, Cut, Maintain & Reverse – Your Top Questions Answered!
n today’s Q&A episode, we’re breaking down the different nutrition phases—bulking, cutting, maintaining, and reverse dieting—in simple terms. I’ll also tackle your burning questions: How often should you switch between a bulk and a cut if your goal is fat loss and muscle gain? Can you still see…
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Setting Habits for 2025 – Make It Easy, Show Up Imperfectly, and Stay Consistent
n this episode of The Gritty Fitness Podcast, we’re breaking down three game-changing rules for building habits that actually stick in 2024: 1️⃣ Make it Easy – Start small, keep it simple, and set yourself up for success every single day. 2️⃣ Be Willing to Do It Poorly, Not Perfectly – Progress...
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Thanksgiving Without Guilt
Thanksgiving is here! And for some it can come with a lot of emotions and triggers around this big meal. Today we're tackling just this; how to handle this holiday guilt free, with balance and indulgence.
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Welcome to Gritty Fitness - Where Grit Meets Greatness
In this very first episode of Gritty Fitness, we are kicking things off by diving into what it truly means to fuel your grit and unleash your potential. Despite living in a rural setting! Im Laurel, founder of GF and your guide to building lasting habits, smart nutrition, and real results…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Gritty Fitness, the podcast where rural go-getters come to learn how to build better habits, eat smart and achieve real results. Here, we skip the quick fixes and dig into what it truly takes to make lasting changes!Just because we live in a rural setting, doesn't mean we can't be successful with our fitness goals! From foundational habits for sustainable results to redefining success through grit & resilience, you can learn it here. #nogatekeepingJoin in weekly get inspired by a fellow ranch wife who gets you & your lifestyle demands.!
HOSTED BY
Laurel Carlson
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Welcome to Gritty Fitness, the podcast where rural go-getters come to learn how to build better habits, eat smart and achieve real results. Here, we skip the quick fixes and dig into what it truly takes to make lasting changes!Just because we live in a rural setting, doesn't mean we can't be...
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Built for the Back Forty is created and hosted by Laurel Carlson.
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