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Make Fit Happen
by Amanda Kim & Jupe Bornmann
Welcome to Make Fit Happen! We are 2 friends/former coworkers who share a passion for fitness and nutrition and we want to bring that to you! In this podcast we strive to cover topics that are real; whether you struggle to get started or are into competing we take you with us on our journey and hopefully provide some guidance, encouragement and humor along the way. We are not experts by any means, but we both have had our own trials and tribulations in reaching peek fitness and we want to help you too! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makefithappen/support
Episodes
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Spouses & Fitness
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Amanda and Jupe discuss their experience with having a spouse that is not as dedicated to health and fitness or does not workout at all. They discuss how this affected their relationships, did it cause the relationship to split and how they…
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How to Manage Fitness with a busy life
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Amanda and Jupe discuss how keep fitness goals throughout changes in your life. It can be hard to keep on track and make progress with a busy schedule; Amanda and Jupe discuss how fitness for them has changed with big changes in their life. They...
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Why Is Dieting Difficult?
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Amanda and Jupe discuss the mental and physical changes that occur when you go on a diet. They discuss what happens physiologically in your body that can cause mental and physical fatigue and make it much harder to continue to diet. They also discuss...
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Ectomorph, Mesomorph & Endomorph
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Amanda and Jupe discuss the 3 metabolic body types. These body types have been terms thrown around in bodybuilding for decades and give an indication of how likely someone is to gain or retain muscle and body fat. Jupe and Amanda go over the…
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Mass vs. Asthetics
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Jupe and Amanda discuss the difference between trying to build size and mass vs trying to maintain and gain a lean and aesthetic physique. They discuss the differences in training protocol and how the differences in your nutrition program for each...
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Interview with Dragonfly
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Jupe and Amanda interview one of Jupe’s MMA coaches devlyn dragonfly. They discuss what got him into MMA, the categories of martial arts and why he chose to focus on Maui Thai as opposed to MMA or UFC as well as his future fight plans.
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MMA & Connor Mcgregor
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Jupe and Amanda discuss the life and career of Connor Mcgregor. They break down a little about the UFC and Connors’ rise to fame, as well as his training and nutrition techniques. They also discuss whether they think Connor is at the end of his…
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Being Healthy VS.Being Fit
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast amanda and Jupe discuss the differences between being healthy and being fit. They discuss how the workouts and mindset as well as the nutrition change from one aspect to the next. They also go over how people may cycle through these phases throughout...
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How To Choose A Gym & Home Gym
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Amanda, Jupe and Stephen from Feel Think Fit discuss how to go about picking a gym. They discuss the differences between corporate gyms and niche gyms and which one might be best for you. They also discuss home gyms and how to create your ideal home...
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All About Stretching & Dealing with Injuries + Alcohol and Fitness
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Jupe, Amanda and Stephen discuss all about why stretching is so important and how to prevent injury. They also discuss what happens when an injury does occur and how to deal with it. They end on how alcohol affects your fitness goals and why…
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The Hardest Lesson I Learned in Fitness
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Jupe and Amanda discuss some of the hardest lessons they learned in fitness. They discussed how it made them feel, what it was hard and how it changed their perspective on life and fitness overall
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Is All Sugar Created Equal?
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Jupe and Amanda discuss the various types of sugar and how they are consumed and used in our body. They especially discuss fructose and why it is the most controversial out of the bunch. They go over molecular structure and how it plays a factor in…
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Reverse Dieting
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Jupe and Amanda discuss the concept of reverse dieting. They go over when it is used and how it is a valuable tool for bodybuilders and people who are coming off a large weight loss journey. They discuss the mental and physical changes that long term...
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Gym Pet Peeves/ Etiquette
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Jupe and Amanda discuss their biggest pet peeves in the gym. This episode is a little more random and full of humor and fun. We hope you laugh and relieve some stress through antics and crazy humor. Please enjoy!
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Sex & Fitness
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Jupe and Amanda discuss the taboo subject of sex. They go over how fitness affects your sex drive and how it differs between men and women. They discuss the side effects of exercising on a regular basis and how it can have a positive affect on your…
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Amanda’s Macros, Micronutrients & Vegan Proteins
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Stephen and Amanda discuss Amanda’s macros and how she is prepping nutrition wise for her powerlifting competition in November. They also go over micronutrients, why they are important and where to get micronutrients from. They finish off with...
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Metabolic Syndrome
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast, Jupe and Amanda discuss the topic of metabolic syndrome. They go over what metabolic syndrome is, what are the causes, what are some risk factors and complications that stem from it as well as how to prevent it. We hope this episode is informative,...
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Techniques to Overcome Plateaus
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast, Jupe and Amanda discuss plateaus in weight loss and training. They discuss how they occurs and what things you can do to overcome them or push your body back into loosing weight or making gains. They also briefly go over the how Make Fit Happen will...
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A Deep Dive Into Sleep with Stephen Danischewski from Feel Think Fit
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Jupe and Amanda are joined once again by Stephen Danischewski from Feel Think Fit discussing sleep. The 3 cohosts go over sleep hygiene, what is it and how to improve it. They discuss habits that create deeper and better sleep as well as what things...
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How To Get a Big Squat & Big Legs
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast, Jupe and Amanda talk about their experience building a big squat and get dem big legs. They talk about the proper technique to squatting how to mentally prepare for the big squats and maxing out properly. They discuss the difference between low bar...
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Metabolism
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Amanda and Jupe discuss metabolism. What makes up your metabolism, what factors affect it and determine it as well as how you can change it. They also discuss metabolic damage also known as metabolic adaption; how it happens, what affects are...
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Discussing Jupe’s New Nutrition Plan
In this episode of The Make Fit Happen Podcast Amanda and Jupe discuss Jupe’s new weight loss nutrition plan. Jupe is combining the carnivore diet with carb cycling. He is currently doing 3 low days to 1 high day and sticking to only animal sources. They discuss the changes in his performance and...
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Guest Host Stephen Danischewski Owner of Feel Think Fit
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast, Amanda and Jupe are joined by Feel Think Fit owner Stephen Danischewski to discuss his journey in fitness and the creation of his own fitness brand. They also discuss topics that are near and dear to Stephen such as intermittent fasting, veganism,...
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Health & Fitness Myths Debunked Vol.2
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Amanda and Jupe revisit health and fitness myths! Together they cover 20 more myths and debunk them, going over why they are not true and how some of them came to be. Also join Jupe and Amanda this upcoming Sunday as they have guest Stephen...
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Jupe gets his blue belt!
In this episode of the make fit happen podcast Jupe discusses his recent promotion in Muay Thai to a blue belt. We discuss what his plan of attack was in gaining weight and getting up to 205lbs; the heaviest he’s ever been! We go over his nutrition and training program to prepare for his test, as...
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Nutrition and Fitness Fads to Avoid
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Amanda and Jupe discuss some crazy and wild diet and exercise fads that you definitely should avoid. Some of these you may have heard of before and others may be all new to you! We hope you enjoy this crazy episode and find it entertaining and as...
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Recovery Techniques
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Amanda and Jupe discuss recovery and why it is so important to your health and fitness goals. They go over some of their favorite recovery techniques, what purpose each one serves and how to apply them. They also go over some more in depth recovery...
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Programming: Advanced
This is the conclusion of a 3 part series on the Make Fit Happen Podcast where Jupe and Amanda discuss the more advanced techniques of programming and lifting. They talk about what defines an advanced lifter and how do you know you’ve reached an advanced level. They go over the very specific and...
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Self Discipline
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen podcast Amanda and Jupe discuss what self discipline. They go over why it is important for nutrition and fitness and how it translates to the rest of your life. They also go over what makes becoming disciplined so hard and how to overcome it and what you can...
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The Carnivore Diet
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Amanda and Jupe discuss the carnivore diet. The carnivore diet is new to the nutrition and fitness industry and has been popularized by celebrity Joe Rogan. In this episode Amanda and Jupe discuss how the carnivore diet came to be, what is it, what…
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Programming: Intermediate
In this episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast; Jupe and Amanda discuss when do you transition from beginner lifter to intermediate? What changes are made to your program in order to be considered an intermediate program? How does your mindset change? Jupe and Amanda discuss techniques they...
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Health & Fitness Myths Debunked Vol. 1
In this episode of Make Fit Happen Podcast, Jupe and Amanda discuss 15 popular health and fitness myths and why they are false. They discuss such things as does fat make you fat? Why is it not the best to workout one body part per day per week? And finally can you loose body fat from a particular...
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Programming: The Beginning
This episode starts a 3 part series where Amanda and Jupe discuss how to start programming. In this particular episode they discuss the beginning phases of programming when someone is just starting out working out. They go over how to create a SMART goal and determine how many days a week you can...
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Is Organic Better?
In this episode Jupe and Amanda discuss what is organic food and how is it labeled? They also discuss the cost difference between eating organic compared to non-organic as well as is it nutritionally better than eating non-organic food. They summarize whether they would recommend you try to go…
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Discipline & Adherence
In this episode Amanda and Jupe talk about how to create discipline and keep committed to going to the gym and sticking to your nutrition plan. They also talk about what ways you can make your gym routine and diet easier to stick to. It’s all about finding what works best for you and finding the...
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Instagram Gurus & Why They Suck
In this episode Amanda is going solo and talking about the dangers of social media gurus and why they suck. She goes over what makes them successful in the first place and what tactics they use to get your attention and your money! She also goes over how to spot a guru and her experience with...
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Discussion of Game Changers Netflix film
In this episode Jupe and Amanda sit down and discuss the Game Changers film that has become polarizing and stirred up controversy on netflix. The film pushes a vegan diet and focuses on how meat is correlated with cancer and heart disease. We try to discuss some of the misconceptions in the film...
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CrossFit
In this episode Jupe and Amanda discuss the sport of CrossFit. They go over how it was created, when it was created and by whom. They also go over how it became popular, what the workouts incorporate, the pros and cons of doing CrossFit and the nutrition plan that most CrossFit athletes follow.…
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Intermittent Fasting
In this episode Jupe and Amanda talk about the intermittent fasting and the different facets that make up this style of eating. They breakdown the differences and details of intentional fasting and non-fasting, periodic fasting, alternate day fasting and daily restricted fasting. They also talk...
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The Vertical Diet
In this episode Amanda and Jupe discuss the vertical diet. This diet was created by Stan efferding a bodybuilder turned power lifter who wanted to create a diet for high level performance. This diet consists of highly digestible foods that have high levels of bioavailable protein. This decreases...
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Cardio Bunny
In today’s episode of the Make Fit Happen Podcast Jupe and Amanda discuss the various types of cardio that you can incorporate in your routine. This will include low and high intensity exercise, what heart rate intervals you need to be at and how often should you do these exercises. They also go...
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Supplements
In this episode Amanda and Jupe discuss the most common supplements used in health and fitness. They go over the benefits, the drawbacks and which ones are most effective. The top supplements they go over in this episode are creatine, pre workout, protein powder, BCAA’s and thermogenics. They…
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Carbohydrate Cycling
In this episode Jupe and Amanda discuss the dietary practice of cycling carbs. This method is most used by bodybuilders prior to competition in order to fill out muscle glycogen stores without looking bloated; as well as endurance athletes to fill glycogen stores before events. This can also be…
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How To Motivate Yourself
In this episode Jupe and Amanda discuss the mental battle when it comes to motivation. How do you stay motivated or how do you get the motivation to start? They go over practices that can help you get motivation and they give some harsh truths about expectation and reality when it comes to…
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MMA, what is it & it is for you?
In this episode Amanda interviews Jupe about his experience with mixed martial arts. Jupe has been practicing jujitsu and Muay Thai for a couple years and has excelled at various levels. Amanda asks Jupe what made him want to get into MMA, why he likes it and has continued to do it and how has…
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What are Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats?
In this episode Jupe and Amanda reflect back to their episode on IIFYM. They previously went over the lifestyle of IIFYM and how to implement it, in this episode they go over specifically what are proteins, carbs and fats. They discuss what role each macronutrient plays in your body and why it’s...
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I Just Want To Be Big And Strong And Lift F*cking Heavy
Welcome back! In this episode Amanda and Jupe discuss the sport of powerlifting. They go over what it’s like to compete, what are the lifts performed, how they are judged and the rules that are followed. They also cover the various training programs followed and the nutrition that fuels it all....
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I’m going Vegan
Hello fitfam! In this episode Jupe and Amanda discuss the pros and cons of switching to a vegan diet. They go over the different types of vegan diets and what they entail. This episode will paint a picture into why people choose to go vegan and what things you have to pay attention to if you…
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Do You Even Lift Bro?
Welcome back fit family! In this episode Amanda and Jupe discuss why weight lifting is essential to any health and fitness regime. They go over the different types of training routines/programs and which ones benefit performance for specific goals or styles of training. They also go over their…
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How Does Technology Change Fitness?
Welcome back fitfam! In this episode we focus on what are the positives and negatives of using technology in your health and fitness? Jupe and Amanda will discuss how technology affects their fitness and health goals and what can help you. They go over tracking apps, social media and how all of…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Make Fit Happen! We are 2 friends/former coworkers who share a passion for fitness and nutrition and we want to bring that to you! In this podcast we strive to cover topics that are real; whether you struggle to get started or are into competing we take you with us on our journey and hopefully provide some guidance, encouragement and humor along the way. We are not experts by any means, but we both have had our own trials and tribulations in reaching peek fitness and we want to help you too! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makefithappen/support
HOSTED BY
Amanda Kim & Jupe Bornmann
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What is Make Fit Happen about?
Welcome to Make Fit Happen! We are 2 friends/former coworkers who share a passion for fitness and nutrition and we want to bring that to you! In this podcast we strive to cover topics that are real; whether you struggle to get started or are into competing we take you with us on our journey and...
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