Getufit with Irene- Helping you lead a healthy lifestyle.

Do you have a love for sugar? Are you someone who may not realize how much sugar you are taking in each day? Meet my inspirational guest, Michael B., who shares his amazing story of how taking the sugar out was mind-blowing! To hear more about Getufit services, go to ⁠www.vitalfunctionalhealth.com⁠ Book a FREE CALL Today's show was sponsored by ⁠Stillwell Social⁠Helping small businesses grow and stay successful through data-driven social media strategies and marketing administration.

Meet fire wife, client and friend Kelly who has become an advocate for her own health and has built a life-long legacy of healthy and wellness from tools she has gathered over the years with Getufit!

Christine is a member of Getufit Fitness & Nutrition programs, but her story is less than ordinary. After winning a free Getufit Program on Facebook back in 2017, she took her winnings to the maximum capacity. See how she took the steps toward a healthier lifestyle after combating weight issues her entire life.

If you want to be inspired by an amazing story, this one will get you motivated for sure. Meet Kelly Sarther, wife and busy mom of twins shares how she shed 90 pounds and managed to keep it off despite the chaos of life over the last few years. She also shares how METABOLIC TYPING changed the way she thinks about the types of foods she eats, and how that impacted her energy levels and metabolism. To learn more about our programs visit www.vitalfunctionalhealth.com

Join us and listen to guest John Heneghan shares how he made a fantastic pivot from being unhealthy and making poor lifestyle choices to now being in his 60s and in better shape than most 30-year-olds.

Food journaling emerges as a beacon of empowerment in the quest for weight loss. It goes beyond calorie counting, providing a nuanced understanding of your nutritional intake. At Getufit, we believe in the power of knowledge – knowing not just how many calories you consume but understanding the composition of those calories. This awareness sets the stage for informed decisions about your diet. Listen to my episode where I compare the different platforms for food journaling and share tips on how to get started! Get more information on my programs at www.vitalfunctionalhealth.com

Listen to this amazing podcast as member Deanna Merrell shares her inspiring story and her unique philosophy on health and wellness. Deanna's approach goes beyond the physical appearance and encompasses mental and emotional well-being! To contact Deanna, you can find her on www.vitalfunctionalhealth.com or contact her directly at 262-290-5280 oe email her at [email protected]

At Getufit Fitness & Nutrition, we understand that losing weight can be complex and frustrating, often leaving many wondering why their efforts don’t yield the desired results. As a weight loss specialist specializing in metabolic wellness, I’ve delved into the intricate web of factors that make shedding those extra pounds a challenge. In this blog, we’ll explore the reasons behind the difficulty in losing weight and unveil effective strategies to pave the way for sustainable success. So, let’s embark on this transformative journey together! To find out more about my programs, check out www.vitalfunctionalhealth.com

Discover how this extraordinary individual found motivation and discipline to embark on their weight loss journey at an age where many people believe it's too late for significant change. Be inspired by my guest who shares her story of how she initially feared the changes that have ultimately changed her life! www.vitalfunctionalhealth.com

Join us as we uncover the motivations that propelled our guest speaker to make a change and explore the healthy factors that played a pivotal role his transformation. From adopting nutritious eating habits to incorporating exercise routines, each episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips for achieving sustainable weight loss. Get ready to be inspired by incredible stories of perseverance, determination, and personal growth. To find out more about the program that changed Tim's life check the EVOLVE program at www.vitalfunctionalhealth.com

Do not let the numbers on the scale trip you up, especially after a weekend. There are so many factors that impact your weight...and your mental mindset! Listen and learn about what really matters when you are losing weight !

You heard that right! Nadine was on 15 medications and suffered a host of symptoms until she started my program! Listen to her amazing story as she shares how she overcame being overweight and unmotivated to how she shed 50 pounds and is now a hero to her own health!

We always want the best out of our health, however incorporating these habits need to be part of our life in order to see that success. See how you can transform your life with small goals!

In this podcast, we discuss the importance of taking supplements, where to get them, and which ones to start with. We also talk about the potential risks of taking supplements and how to talk to your doctor about them. We interview a registered dietitian who gives us her insights on the supplement industry and how to choose the right supplements for your individual needs. We also talk to a pharmacist who discusses the importance of getting your supplements from a reputable source. If you're thinking about taking supplements, this podcast is a great place to start. We'll give you the information you need to make informed decisions about your health. Join my Healthie🍎 network and send me a chat saying you heard this episode and get advise on supplements !

Dustin has had many transformations and evolutions not only on a personal level but also on a professional level.  From a personal trainer to a nutritional coach to now a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner who also has a true passion for not only helping his clients…but also helping future practitioners as he is also a MENTOR for trainees.   Dustin has truly given me a new dimension and perspective for me personally as he has been my mentor as I have also gone through the program, and I can't say enough about his teaching style and true passion for health and wellness.  Dustin also runs his practice in Colorado where he uses the FDN model of self-care which brings them better health and resiliency through his coaching and leadership.  Listen to Dustin's story and be inspired by his health journey!    To connect with Dustin, his website is https://seriousaboutwellness.com/  For more information on the FDN Programs, visit https://ua175.isrefer.com/go/overview/Getufit/ for a course overview

Setting ourselves up for failure is never a great way to start a program.  In our society, and our way of thinking, we have grown to believe weight loss comes in a way that is truly misleading our thinking.  This causes our expectations to become unrealistic and our frustrations to rise.  Listen to what the more common falsities of weight loss are and how you can reframe your thinking to increase your success going into the new year !

Poor gut health can lead to gut dysbiosis or leaky gut.  This is when damaged cells in your intestines don't produce the enzymes needed for proper digestion. As a result, your body cannot absorb essential nutrients, which can lead to hormone imbalances and a weakened immune system.  Listen to what can cause this condition that over 60% of  us may have and how you can avoid it! 

Functional fitness mimics how you move in everyday life, so you'll naturally feel and move better in your day-to-day. It's all about movement patterns that mimic daily activities. Functional training is built around bending and lifting (also called the hip hinge), lunging, pushing, pulling, and rotation. Doing these movement patterns over and over again leads to neural adaptations or the mind-muscle connection, the more often you perform a movement, the neural pathways become stronger and 'talk' to your muscles to help them work together to complete the movement more effectively to make you stronger and avoid injury! 

Are you often confused about what the numbers on your blood work reports mean?  Are you one of the millions of people who assume the "normal range" means that you're ok and you continue to ignore life-long symptoms that eventually become chronic? Learn about blood lab reports and how to read them.  Later listen to me explain how you can holistically control your cortisol level to reduce daily stress. I actually share a real-life experience in the podcast! 

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from coaching 1000s of clients over the last 10 years, it’s the importance of diet breaks. Think of it as one step back to make bigger steps forward possible, like retreating in a battle to regroup, then attack and vanquish the enemy (which in this case is body fat). To be successful with a diet, you not only need to know when to make diet adjustments but when to take diet breaks also.  These breaks should be taken carefully, with a plan in mind, to be successful.  Listen to my tips and plan your vacation today! 

Collagen is found in all of our connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and bones with its purpose being to provide these body parts with their strength, structure, and elasticity. Along with its bioactive capabilities, collagen peptides also provide the body with the specific amino acids required to do so. Consumption of collagen peptides will help supply the body with amino acids needed as building blocks to renew tissues, like skin, bones, and joints.  However, how can it be incorporated properly into our diet??  Listen and learn! 

Even though weight can be a touchy subject, the ideas that weight loss is always positive and that being thin is a reliable indicator of overall health can make the weight feel like an appropriate topic for workplace bonding.  In a society that is full of weight-loss-seeking individuals, it can be very difficult when comments are made about lifestyle changes being put into place.   See how common this is and how you can handle these uncomfortable situations. 

It happens to all of us.  No matter how dedicated or committed you are to your plan.  It's a small little glitch in the system that creates a ripple effect so great that it causes a full derailment.  As a health coach I watch this happen to even the most dedicated individuals and it can be prevented. Implement these diet downfall hacks into your routine and secure your chances of keeping your weight off!

Do you want to start running and feel intimidated?  Are you feeling that you are too old or don't know where to start?  Listen to the inspiring story from guest Amy Baugh who started running at age 41 and is now running the Boston Marathon after only a few short years as she shares how she began and how she overcame the fear of taking those first steps.  Additionally she shares the exciting news of her new coaching business and can be contacted at www.masteringmiles.com

As hard as it is to believe, when we diet we run the risk of damaging our metabolism.  Most dieters will end up losing weight only to end up with a slower metabolism making it impossible to keep the weight off.  If the the weight loss routines that were used to shed those pounds were not sustainable, you have just signed up for instant weight gain.  On the contrary, if the metabolism is tricked to speed up in order to burn the fat you are less likely to gain back lost weight.  This is a very difficult concept to understand, yet a simple one to execute. Listen, learn and burn that fat off once and for all!

As we kick off a new year we strive to be the best that we can be.  So often we try to fix what is broken by searching for answers in regimens that may not be ideal.  Listen to my tips on how to reinvent your wellness by going back to what has always worked for you.  With that being said, it takes a tremendous amount of soul searching and patience to get there, but in the end it will pay off! 

Maintaining weight loss and motivation can be extremely difficult.  Instead of doing a show on what to do to avoid slipping, I decided to do one on strategies to implement to ensure that you will STAY motivated. It was truly difficult to isolate the key factors, and clearly following the program and being consistent was essential… however as I work with a large population of people now who see struggling with staying motivated once goals are met I've highlighted the ones that I feel will be most helpful in staying motivated and avoiding self sabotage from setting in. 

We may never know what came first... the chicken ? Or the egg? However the debate of which eggs are healthier or better for you, brown or white, can be argued with surprising facts.  How about quinoa vs brown rice?  More importantly what if you are selecting between two things that may not be equally as healthy and you pick the unhealthier one all while thinking you made the right choice?  Join my food fight and see who wins!

As if losing weight isn't hard enough...what happens if you are faced with trying to change your lifestyle without the support of loved ones or family and friends who are always sabotaging your efforts?  This can be purposefully or even unintentionally with gifts of chocolate and sweet nothings that chalk up too endless amounts of calories that make it impossible to get ahead.  See my tips on how you can find success when flying solo.  

Who says you can booze and lose?  The key is balance!  It's not about restricting its about knowing how to incorporate your drinking the right things at the right time and the proper amounts!  Listen to my tips and enjoy a cocktail without having a setback on the scale! 

We all have a comfort zone.  "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you." I can say that ALL DAY LONG. You have to push out of that area which is too easy in order to see results. Instead we convince ourselves that we are taking initiative toward our goals, when we are just coasting.  Meet my newest character "Pseudo Diet Sabastian". He's in coast mode.  So is his weight. 

Losing weight and finally transforming your body is a huge factor is reaching that healthy lifestyle.  Transforming your mind and accepting that your identity has changed can be a lot more difficult to achieve. Changing the way we think about yourselves, the way we look, and the way we think we are perceived by others can impact the future of the sustainability of your weight loss. Listen to how you can learn to focus on the new you!

A study from the New England Journal of Medicine found that people can under-report food intake by as much as 47%.  There is alot of room for error when we don't understand nutrition and some of the secret saboteurs of weight loss.  Listen to the top items people don't think to track and see if that brings light to your weight loss struggles. 

Of course we know to drink water and exercise.. but what about all of the behind the scenes hoopla that causes constant weight loss derailment and distraction from your health goals. See what they are and how they can be avoided.

Changing how you think is hard. Changing your environment isn’t. By training your environment, your habits follow.  Often we spend so much time gathering information needed to make changes and we spend countless hours organizing this information without actually implementing it.  The only way to make a change is to actually start altering those behaviors that are undesired, and this should be done in the NOW.  Procrastination will not lead to transformation.  Listen to my tips on ending sugar cravings how to take action now and see changes today! 

It is so easy to put too much emphasis on the goals we want to achieve and the identities we want to establish for ourselves and underestimate the value of making small improvements on a daily basis. Too often, we convince ourselves that massive success requires massive action. Whether it is losing weight, running a marathon,  writing a book, earning a degree or certificate, or achieving any other goal, we often  put enormous pressure on ourselves to accomplish these goals and do it fast. On the contrary… improving by 1% isn't at all noticeable—sometimes it is irrelevant for months—but it can be far more meaningful, especially in the long run. The difference a tiny improvement can make over time is electrifying.  Listen to how this can be done!

I will never be the nutritionist/trainer that says you can’t drink or eat something. It’s not my philosophy; never has been and never will be. Why? Because I practice what I preach. Yes, I eat chocolate and I love to have a beer with my friends, but I also know my limits, I train hard and I eat a balanced diet. Yes, you can drink alcohol and lose weight if you do it right. Follow my tips and drink safely and successfully! 

Negative body image is a growing issue in our society as we strive for perfection. Many people feel unhappy or insecure about their physical appearance at some point in their lives. However, some individuals become obsessed and excessively worried about a small, and often exaggerated or imagined, flaw in their physical appearance.  When it comes to weight loss, some people have difficulties embracing their new physiques.  Learn how to love yourself and see your progress! 

People who dislike exercise are the ones who don’t get their feet wet.  They join a gym and start going every day...or go without a plan.  They are the ones who want to be runners and start by attempting to run a mile with no build up.  People often set their goals too high and can't maintain the regimen they set up for themselves.  Get your feet wet!  If you want to start love working out you need to start small!

Many times when you decide to buckle down and start making better food choices, the first thing that comes to mind is that you want to incorporate more healthy foods into your diet.  Unfortunately many of these foods are not as healthy as you think.  See how buzz words can interfere with your progress.

Hunger serves an obvious purpose: it tells us that we need to eat to keep our bodies fueled.  We have a misunderstanding of what full is. Most of us overeat and don't understand when our body actually needs fuel which leads to the eventual gaining of weight.  Learning how to interpret the signs of hunger and incorporate the right foods into our diets, can lead to successful long term weight management success.

The process of losing weight correctly is slow.  Only a limited amount of people make it to this permanent level of weight loss.  These are the people that have the will power to avoid the temptations of quitting when that scale repeatedly displays a number that is not warranted. The frustration that occurs in the first month of dieting because of these natural weight is the #1 cause of derailment. The scale isn't your friend or your enemy. The scale is just something to provide you with another piece of information with which to help inform your decisions.  See how you can change your mindset to be successful!

The truth is no one really understands what the METABOLISM truly is.   We all want a faster one, but we misinterpret the appropriate behaviors needed to ignite the spark that is necessary to get this fire going.  Just like a bonfire, once it is lit...it will burn uncontrollably, but most inhibit this from occurring due to dysfunctional eating behaviors such as quick fix diets and  unsustainable goals.  Listen to how you can ignite your metabolic rate and see how I repaired my metabolism and that of so many others with this systematic and simple process.  

Last year over 600,000 Americans died of a fatal heart attack.  In most people, the kidneys have trouble keeping up with excess sodium in the blood. As sodium accumulates, the body holds onto water to dilute the sodium. This increases both the amount of fluid surrounding cells and the volume of blood in the bloodstream. Sodium isn’t generally a nutrient that you need to look for; it finds you.   See how you can reduce your sodium intake and  reduce your waistline all while increasing your lifeline! 

Weight-loss goals can mean the difference between success and failure. Realistic, well-planned weight-loss goals keep you focused and motivated. They provide a plan for change as you transition to a healthier lifestyle.  Listen to me break down the word SMART into these 5 categories that will help you create strategies that will help you meet those goals once and for all! Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, & Timely.

What's your New Year's Resolution this year?  To lose weight?  Get fit? Was it last year's goal?  The year before...and the year before that?? Don't worry.  You're not alone.  95% of people who lose weight end up having to redo their diet.  This is not because the diet didn't work...it is because the approach of keeping it off wasn't taken with the proper mindset.   I have unlocked the secret to this success, listen to my 26-minute podcast and increase your chances of never having to REDO your DIET again! 

Even the most disciplined dieters can't live on vegetables and protein without indulging. The term "cheat" itself has negative connotations. The idea is that you're "good" if you eat clean, or "bad" if you cheat. This psychological barrier can be harder to overcome than the physical barrier of making small changes to your diet, which is why some people steer clear of cheat days completely. Listen to how you can enjoy without going overboard causing diet derailment. 

It is difficult to identify when we are in the thick of it, but when frustration occurs when your weight loss goals are not being met our natural reaction is to unconsciously create excuses for why we can't achieve success.  Our subconscious mind protects our ego from the reality of our lack of follow through or inability to stick with a program.  These are all things that can be changed easily with a mindset adjustment which will lead to a successful outcome!  Listen to my 50%/40%/10% weight loss philosophy!

Over the last 3 years, Getufit Fitness & Nutrition has helped over 2000 people learn how to lead a healthier lifestyle.  There are so many tips that stand out as being top-rated but when Getufit success stories were asked to share which ones made a difference,  I came up with this great podcast.  Listen and learn from those who have changed their lives by simply TRUSTING the PROCESS. 

With a few weeks until the New Year, it's still prime indulging season, the time of year when you may feel tempted to give into lots of treats, and worry about the consequences in January. But are some of the things you believe about holiday weight gain actually old wives tales?  Listen to what is fact and what is fiction... and hear my tips for surviving Thanksgiving Day !