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FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast
by Turo Virta
Struggling to stay consistent with your fitness and nutrition while juggling work, family, or a busy schedule? You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. Hosted by strength coach and educator Turo Virta, this podcast delivers no-BS advice for women 40 and older, busy professionals, and anyone tired of quick fixes and yo-yo dieting. Tune in each week for powerful solo episodes and expert interviews on topics like: - Fat loss without tracking every calorie - Emotional eating and mindset - Reverse dieting and metabolism - Hormonal changes, menopause, and belly fat - Sustainable workouts for busy lifestyles - Fitness motivation when you feel stuck Whether you're restarting your journey, feeling frustrated with plateaus, or looking for training solutions that actually fit your life—this show is for you. 🎧 New episodes every week. Subscribe and take back control of your health—without the obsession.
Episodes
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How to Rebuild Self-Trust After Grief, Divorce & Self-Sabotage with Sacha Hughes
Send us Fan Mail What happens when life changes so much that you no longer recognize yourself? In this episode of the FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast, Turo talks with author Sacha Hughes about grief, divorce, people-pleasing, alcohol, self-sabotage, emotional eating, and what it takes to rebuild your...
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How to Raise Body-Confident Kids Without Passing Down Diet Culture with Dr. Whitney Casares
Send us Fan Mail What we say about food, exercise, weight, and our own bodies can stay with our children for decades. Many adults grew up hearing things like “clean your plate,” “I need to lose weight,” “I was bad today,” or “I need to work off what I ate.” Most parents don’t want to pass those...
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You Don’t Need More Discipline—You Need More Capacity with Gamal J. Palmer
Send us Fan Mail Do you really lack discipline or are you trying to maintain healthy habits while already carrying more than you have the capacity to handle? In this episode, I’m joined by Gamal J. Palmer, founder and principal of Conscious Builders. Gamal has nearly two decades of experience...
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Food Quality Without Perfection: Organic Food, Labels and Açaí with Travis Baumgardner
Send us Fan Mail What does “high-quality food” actually mean? Does everything need to be organic? Are packaged and frozen foods always less nutritious? And how can you make better choices without spending a fortune or trying to eat perfectly? In this episode, I’m joined by Travis Baumgardner,...
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How to Raise Confident Eaters Without Food Battles with Rachel Solano
Send us Fan Mail How can parents help children develop a healthy relationship with food without turning every meal into a battle? In this episode, I’m joined by Rachel Solano, Curriculum Director at Young Chefs Academy. Rachel has extensive experience teaching both adults and children, and today...
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Why Every Woman Over 50 Should Strength Train with Jeanne Phares
Send us Fan Mail Many women over 50 believe it's too late to build muscle. The truth is... it's not. In this episode, I sit down with author and strength advocate Jeanne Phares, who shares how a leukemia diagnosis completely changed her perspective on fitness, aging, and why muscle may be one of...
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Why Women Over 40 Need Both Strength and Rest with Lizzie Lasater
Send us Fan Mail What if the answer isn't training harder... or resting more? What if women over 40 need both? In this episode, I sit down with yoga teacher, author, and movement educator Lizzie Lasater to talk about one of the biggest mistakes many women make during perimenopause: believing they...
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Seed Oils, Healthy Fats and Food Quality: What Should You Actually Do? with Cherie Calbom
Send us Fan Mail Seed oils are one of the most debated nutrition topics right now. Some people say they are one of the biggest problems in modern nutrition. Others say the fear is exaggerated. And like with many nutrition topics, it can quickly become confusing. In this episode, I’m joined by...
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Why You Know What To Do But Your Brain Feels Too Tired To Follow Through with Dr. Michael Bagnell
Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t fail because they don’t know what to do. They know they should move more, eat better, sleep more, drink more water, and take better care of themselves. But when real life happens and things like stress, poor sleep, low energy, brain fog, emotional overload…
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The Woman Standing in the Pantry: Why Emotional Eating Isn't About Food with Sara Stansberry
Send us Fan Mail Many women think their struggle with food is a discipline problem. Sara Stansberry thought the same. At one point, Sara found herself standing in the pantry late at night, eating chips not because she was hungry, but because she was overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from...
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Why Knowing What to Eat Isn’t Enough with Nicholas Kelly
Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t need more nutrition information. They already know many of the basics. They know protein matters. They know vegetables are good. They know extreme diets don’t work long term. They know eating at night is often not really about hunger. But knowing what to do is…
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The Missing Link Between Knowing What To Do and Actually Doing It
Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t fail because they don’t know what to do. They know protein matters. They know strength training helps. They know walking is good. They know extreme diets don’t work long term. They know eating at night is often not really about hunger. But knowing what to do is...
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Why Pain Doesn’t Mean You Should Stop Moving with Eileen Kopsaftis
Send us Fan Mail Pain can make you want to stop moving. Your knees hurt, so you avoid training. Your back feels stiff, so you skip exercise. Your shoulder hurts, so you think strength training is not for you anymore. But what if stopping completely is not always the answer? In this episode, I’m...
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Why You Drink More Than You Planned And How to Change It Without Shame with Tansy Forrest
Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t talk honestly enough about drinking more than they planned. Not because they have no discipline. Not because they are broken. Not because they need more shame. But often because alcohol has become the way they switch off, calm down, reward themselves, or deal…
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Why 10-Minute Workouts Count More Than You Think
Send us Fan Mail You don’t need a perfect workout. You need a workout you can actually do when life is busy, messy, and far from perfect. In this episode, I talk about why so many people skip workouts even when they want to be consistent. Often, it’s not because they’re lazy or unmotivated. It’s...
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What Your Childhood Taught You About Food - And How to Break the Cycle with Kamy Moussavi
Send us Fan Mail Most adults who struggle with food didn’t just wake up one day with a problem. Often, the story started much earlier. Maybe food was used as comfort. Maybe you were told to finish your plate. Maybe you were bullied about your body. Maybe dieting, shame, or feeling “not good…
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Why Strength Training Feels So Hard to Start After 40
Send us Fan Mail You know strength training would help. You know it can support your metabolism, bones, posture, confidence, and long-term health. But still… starting feels hard. Maybe you feel too weak. Maybe the gym feels intimidating. Maybe you don’t know what exercises to do. Maybe you’re...
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Why You Keep Skipping Workouts Even Though You Want to Be Consistent
Send us Fan Mail You want to be consistent with your workouts. You know training is important. You know you’ll feel better after. You know it helps your body, energy, confidence, and health. But still… you skip. Not because you’re lazy. Not because you don’t care. And not because you need more...
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Why You Keep Eating After Dinner Even When You’re Not Hungry
Send us Fan Mail You already ate dinner. You’re not really hungry. But still… you walk into the kitchen, open the fridge, check the cupboards, and look for “something small.” And before you know it, that small snack turns into much more than you planned. In this episode, I talk about why you keep...
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Why You Can’t Leave Food on Your Plate (And How to Change It)
Send us Fan Mail You don’t overeat because you’re hungry. 👉 You overeat because you finish your plate. In this episode, I explain why this habit is so hard to break and how to change it using my simple P.L.A.T.E. framework. If you’ve ever eaten past fullness just because the food was there… this...
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Why You Eat Well All Day… And Lose Control at Night
Send us Fan Mail You eat well all day… and then lose control at night. Sound familiar? In this short episode, I break down why evenings feel so hard — and why it’s not about discipline. You’ll learn: Why you overeat at night How stress and fatigue drive your choices Simple ways to stay more in...
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Why You Know What to Do… But Still Can’t Stick to It | Toby Brooks
Send us Fan Mail Most people already know what to do. Eat better. Move more. Be consistent. So why do so many still feel stuck? In this episode, I sit down with Toby Brooks — professor, coach, and host of the Becoming UnDone podcast — to talk about the real reason people keep falling off track....
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Why You Keep Starting Over (And How to Finally Break the Cycle)
Send us Fan Mail Why do you keep starting over… even when you really want to change? Every Monday feels like a fresh start. New plan. New motivation. New rules. And by Wednesday… it’s already slipping. So you reset again next week. 👉 This is what I call the Monday Reset Trap. In this episode, I...
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You Don’t Need More Discipline - You Need a Better System
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about something many people get wrong: 👉 You don’t need more discipline. You need a better system. Most people think they fail because they are not motivated enough or not disciplined enough. But the real problem is this: They are relying on willpower...
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What I Do When I Don’t Feel Motivated (And Still Stay Consistent)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about something everyone struggles with: What do you actually do when you don’t feel motivated? Because the truth is… motivation comes and goes. And if your progress depends on motivation, your results will also come and go. I share exactly what I do on...
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Why Women Over 50 Must Start Strength Training (With Heike Yates)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast, I’m joined by strength coach and educator Heike Yates, who specializes in helping women stay strong, mobile and confident after 50. Many women believe that aging means slowing down, losing strength and accepting physical...
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Why Evenings Are the Hardest Part of the Day (When You're Trying to Lose Weight)
Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I talk about something many people experience but rarely understand: why evenings are often the hardest part of the day when it comes to food. Many people tell me the same story. They eat well all day, stay disciplined at work, maybe even get a workout in……
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Why You Still Don’t Trust Yourself With Food
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about something deeper than calories or dieting. I talk about trust. Many people don’t struggle with information anymore. They know what to eat. They’ve tracked macros. They’ve tried multiple diets. But they still don’t trust themselves around food. Years…
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Eating Clean but Not Losing Fat? Here’s What’s Really Going On.
Send us Fan Mail I’m resharing this episode because this is one of the most common frustrations I see: “I’m eating clean… so why am I not losing fat?” In this episode, I break down the real reasons why clean eating alone doesn’t guarantee fat loss. I talk about how even healthy foods can slow...
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What the Olympics Taught Me About Consistency, Discipline and Pressure
Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I share what the Olympics really look like behind the scenes and what they taught me about consistency, discipline and pressure. Most people see highlight reels. What I experienced was structure, repetition, logistics, and calm preparation. The Olympic…
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Get Healthy or Get Dead: Taking Back Responsibility for Your Health with Kristina Morros
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Kristina Morros, a former critical care nurse anesthetist and the founder of Get Healthy or Get Dead. Kristina shares her journey from working inside the medical system to advocating for functional medicine, patient education, and personal...
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From Shame to Strength: Samia’s Journey Through Grief, Body Image and Self-Acceptance
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Samia to talk about something many people experience but rarely speak about openly: the emotional side of fitness, body image and grief. Samia shares her personal journey of transforming her relationship with her body, food, and movement. We talk...
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Before You Change Your Plan, Listen to This
Send us Fan Mail January is the time when many people start doubting themselves. They feel like their plan isn’t working, results aren’t showing fast enough, and the first thought is often: “Maybe I need to change everything.” In this solo episode, I talk about why so many people quit their…
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AI Workouts vs YouTube vs Coaching: What Actually Works Long Term
Send us Fan Mail Lately, I get asked a lot about AI workouts. Are they good? Are they better than YouTube workouts? And do you still need a coach? In this solo episode, I share my honest take as a coach who works with real people, real schedules, and real life stress and how I use AI in my...
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Why January Goals Fail (And What Alcohol Teaches Us About Real Progress)
Send us Fan Mail January is the time when motivation drops and many people start thinking they already failed their New Year’s goals. In this solo episode, I talk about why most January goals don’t stick and why it usually has nothing to do with discipline or willpower. I share my own experience…
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The Real Root Causes of Prostate Problems: Inflammation, Infections, and Why Most Tests Miss Them
Send us Fan Mail Most men are told that prostate problems are just part of getting older. Dr. Lisbeth Roy says that’s simply not true. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lisbeth Roy, board-certified functional and regenerative medicine physician, to talk about what’s really behind prostate...
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New Year Without “New You”: How to Change Without Hating Your Body
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I want to push back on the whole “New Year, New You” thing. You are not a broken project. You don’t need a completely new version of yourself. What you need is better support, kinder self-talk, and a simple plan you can actually stick to when life is messy. In…
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How to Reset After the Holidays (Without Detox, Guilt or Crazy Diets)
Send us Fan Mail Did you eat more than usual over Christmas or the holidays… and now you feel heavy, guilty, or “off track”? Before you jump into a detox, crash diet or punishment workout, listen to this episode. In this solo episode, I walk you through a calm, realistic post-holiday reset you…
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Change Your Beliefs, Change Your Body: Tim Shurr on Self-Sabotage & Emotional Eating
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m not talking about calories, macros or step counts. I’m talking about the stories in your head that decide if you actually follow through or not. My guest is Tim Shurr – a high-performance hypnotist and mindset coach who has spent over 30 years helping people...
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Rewrite Your Health Story: 10 Year-End Questions To Reset Your Identity & Habits
Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, I sit down with you like a coach and a friend and walk you through a simple year-end reset for your health. No crazy goals. No “new you” pressure. Just 10 honest questions to help you look at this year without guilt, and choose who you want to be next year.…
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Maintenance Season: How to Hold Your Progress in December Without Dieting Hard
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about why December doesn’t need to be a “weight loss month” to be a win and how treating it as maintenance season can actually move you further long term. I’ll walk you through the 4 anchors I use with my clients: 2 strength training sessions per week A...
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Hormones, Not Just “Getting Older”: Dr. Melissa Miskell on Menopause, HRT & Feeling Like Yourself Again
Send us Fan Mail In this episode I sit down with Dr. Melissa Miskell, a gynecologist with 30 years of experience who has helped thousands of women feel like themselves again using bioidentical hormone therapy. If you’re over 40 and dealing with brain fog, mood swings, belly fat, hot flashes, low...
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Before You Give Up This Holiday Season… Listen to This One Habit That Changes Everything
Send us Fan Mail This time of year, sticking to your goals feels harder than ever. Busy schedules, dinners, darker days, stress, cravings… and suddenly November becomes the beginning of the holiday spiral. But here’s the truth: You don’t need a perfect plan to stay on track during the holidays —...
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Rewriting Your Identity: How to See Yourself as a Fit, Balanced Person (Before You Get There)
Send us Fan Mail Most people try to act fit before they believe they’re fit and that’s exactly why they fall off track. In this solo episode, I break down how to rewrite your identity so that consistency becomes effortless. You’ll learn why your current self-image shapes every food choice…
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How to Train Smarter Through Your Cycle (Not Against It)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explain how women can get stronger, recover faster, and feel more confident by training with their hormones and not fighting them. For years, women were told to train like smaller men. But your energy, recovery, and performance naturally shift across your cycle...
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Caffeine, Cortisol & Cravings: How Your Morning Routine Might Be Making You Tired
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into how your morning coffee habit might secretly be draining your energy and triggering cravings later in the day. I share my own story of drinking multiple coffees just to “get through the day” and what happened when I learned to work with my body’s...
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The Hidden Hunger: Why You’re Craving Sugar, Tired, and “Doing Everything Right” - And How to Fix It
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right — eating healthy, tracking your food, trying to stay consistent - and yet… you’re still tired, moody, or craving sugar all the time? That’s what I call hidden hunger and I see it all the time with my clients (and I’ve been…
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Track What Truly Matters: The 4 Habits That Create 80% of Your Fitness Results
Send us Fan Mail Most people track everything — calories, macros, supplements, heart rate. Only to end up being overwhelmed. But the truth? Only a few habits truly move the needle. In this episode, I share how to find and track the 20% of actions that create 80% of your results using my simple...
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The Emotional Side of Weight Loss: Why Feelings Matter More Than Food or Exercise
Send us Fan Mail Most people think weight loss is about calories, macros, and workouts — but the truth is, it’s your emotions that make or break your progress. In this solo episode, I open up about the emotional side of weight loss and why managing guilt, frustration, and self-criticism is just…
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Your 8-Week Reboot Starts Now: The 80% Plan (Not Perfection) to Get Unstuck
Send us Fan Mail Ready for a reset you can actually stick to? In this episode, I walk you through the first 14 days of my 8-week challenge starting October 6—the same simple system I use to help busy women get results without extremes. We’ll focus on 80% consistency, not perfection and I’ll show...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Struggling to stay consistent with your fitness and nutrition while juggling work, family, or a busy schedule? You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
Hosted by strength coach and educator Turo Virta, this podcast delivers no-BS advice for women 40 and older, busy professionals, and anyone tired of quick fixes and yo-yo dieting.
Tune in each week for powerful solo episodes and expert interviews on topics like:
- Fat loss without tracking every calorie
- Emotional eating and mindset
- Reverse dieting and metabolism
- Hormonal changes, menopause, and belly fat
- Sustainable workouts for busy lifestyles
- Fitness motivation when you feel stuck
Whether you're restarting your journey, feeling frustrated with plateaus, or looking for training solutions that actually fit your life—this show is for you.
🎧 New episodes every week. Subscribe and take back control of your health—without the obsession.
HOSTED BY
Turo Virta
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Struggling to stay consistent with your fitness and nutrition while juggling work, family, or a busy schedule? You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. Hosted by strength coach and educator Turo Virta, this podcast delivers no-BS advice for women 40 and older, busy professionals, and anyone...
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