FIT CHICKS Chat

You're showing up. You're putting in the work. You're doing all the things you're supposed to do.So why does it sometimes feel like you're getting nowhere?In this special FIT CHICKS Chat roundtable episode, Amanda is joined by three FIT CHICKS Academy graduates — Sonia Morris, Kristy Hardiman, and Amber Bellomo — for an honest conversation about what success really looks like behind the scenes.We're talking about the moments that don't always make it onto social media. The self-doubt, the comparison game, the fear of putting yourself out there, and the frustration of working toward something that isn't happening as quickly as you'd hoped.Together, we dive into:Why success isn't always measured by money, followers, or clients.How to stay motivated when you're not seeing the results you want.Why trying to do EVERYTHING can actually hold you back.The difference between staying positive and taking meaningful action.How to stop comparing your chapter one to someone else's chapter eighteen.Why confidence often comes AFTER you take action.Simple habits that help you reconnect with your purpose and keep moving forward.Whether you're building a coaching business, working toward a personal goal, or simply questioning whether you're making progress, this conversation is a reminder that success doesn't have to look like anyone else's.Because sometimes the biggest success isn't what you've achieved. It's who you're becoming along the way.Meet Our Roundtable GuestsSonia Morris | SonicSon's FitnessCertified Fitness & Nutrition Expert helping women build strength, confidence, and long-term wellness through movement, nutrition awareness, and community connection.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CBB47R6fJ/Instagram: @Sonicson2020Kristy Hardiman | H3FITFitness and wellness coach helping women break free from restrictive dieting and build sustainable habits for a stronger, healthier, more confident life.Website: https://www.h3fit.caFacebook: H3FITInstagram: @h3fitbykristyAmber Bellomo | Amber Leigh EnterprisesCertified Holistic Health Coach specializing in women's weight loss and blood sugar management through nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset coaching.Website: https://www.amberleighenterprises.com/🎧 Tune in and join the conversation!We'd love to hear from you: How do YOU define success, and has that definition changed over time?

We're BACK for Part 2 of SPLURGE OR SAVE! 💸If you had a budget set aside specifically for your health and wellness, what would you spend a little extra on—and where would you look for ways to save?That's exactly what we're debating in this two-part FIT CHICKS Chat series!In Part 2, Amanda and Laura are sharing their personal opinions on five more health and wellness investments, including:Sleep: Is investing in a quality mattress and sleep environment worth the extra money?Meal planning: Do you really need expensive meal plans and recipe subscriptions?Experiences: Are activities and experiences that support your wellbeing worth splurging on?Health coaching: When is investing in a great coach worth it versus doing it yourself?Community: What's the value of being part of a supportive health and wellness community?We're sharing where WE would splurge, where we'd look for more affordable alternatives and why the best investment isn't always the most expensive one.And remember, there's no universal right or wrong answer! Your priorities, lifestyle and budget might lead you to completely different choices.Missed Part 1? Go back and listen to the first half of our Splurge or Save series before jumping into this one!Now we want to hear from YOU!Do you agree with our verdicts? What's one health and wellness investment you'd always splurge on, and one you'd rather save on?Come find us on social media and share your thoughts @fitchicksacademy And make sure you're following FIT CHICKS Chat for more conversations about health, nutrition, fitness, mindset and wellness. 💜

Are you spending money on things that are actually improving your health—or just really good marketing?From organic groceries and supplements to fitness programs, wellness products and healthy living shortcuts, the health and wellness industry has NO shortage of things promising to make us healthier.But are they actually worth the extra money?In Part 1 of our Splurge or Save series, Amanda and Laura are putting popular health and wellness investments to the test!We're breaking down where it might make sense to spend a little more, where you can save without sacrificing your health, and why the most expensive option isn't always the best one.In this episode, we're talking about:How to decide whether a wellness investment is actually worth itWhy spending more doesn't always mean getting better resultsWhen convenience might be worth paying extra forHow to spot the difference between something useful and something that's simply well marketedWhy your health priorities, lifestyle and budget should influence where you spendAnd the best part? We're sharing our own SPLURGE or SAVE verdicts along the way!Plus, this is only Part 1! We'll be back with more health and wellness investments to debate in Part 2.Now we want to hear from YOU!What's one health or wellness item you ALWAYS splurge on, and one you refuse to spend extra money on?Connect with us on social media and share your picks @fitchicksacademy Make sure to subscribe and Follow FIT CHICKS Chat so you don't miss Part 2! 💜If this conversation got you thinking beyond trends and into what actually works, here are a few ways we can support you:Become a Holistic Perimenopause & Menopause Coach and support women 40+ through one of the most impactful transitions of their lives.👉 https://fitchicksacademy.com/menopauseGet new meal plans, recipes, coaching tools, and ready-to-use social content every month inside the Coaches Club.👉 https://fitchicksacademy.com/coachclub

What if the thing women need most from their health journey isn’t another perfect workout plan—but support that actually fits their real life?In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Amanda sits down with FIT CHICKS Academy graduate, fitness coach, mom of two and Village Strong founder Krissy to talk about what it really takes to help women make health and fitness work when life is busy.After becoming a mom, Krissy quickly realized that squeezing in a workout was only part of the challenge. Women also need connection, accountability, nutrition support, flexibility and a place where they feel like they belong.That realization eventually helped inspire Village Strong—a fitness community where moms can bring their kids, move their bodies and connect with other women who understand the realities of motherhood.In this conversation, we dive into:• Why a great workout alone isn’t always enough to create lasting change• How community and belonging can transform the coaching experience• Why human connection matters even more in the age of AI• How nutrition, meal planning, sleep, self-reflection and non-scale goals can become part of the bigger health conversation• Why coaches need to understand the whole person—not just one piece of their health• How to create coaching experiences women actually want to keep coming back toBecause women don’t experience their health in separate boxes.Movement matters—but so do nutrition, mindset, habits, sleep, stress and the environment they’re trying to navigate every day.And for coaches, that raises an important question:What happens when your clients start needing support beyond the workout?If you’re a fitness coach who keeps finding that conversations with your clients naturally expand into nutrition, mindset, habits and behaviour, expanding your coaching toolbox can make such a difference.Inside our Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coach Certification, we teach our Body–Brain–Behaviour™ approach to help you understand nutrition and health foundations alongside mindset, behaviour change and coaching skills—so you can support more of the whole person while staying within your scope as a coach.Learn more at fitchicksacademy.com/hwlcCONNECT WITH KRISSYVillage Strong: villagestrong.caInstagram: @keepfitkrissy

What if you've already changed more than you realize…but you're still seeing yourself through the lens of who you USED to be?Maybe you've been showing up consistently, but still tell yourself:"I can never stick with anything."Maybe you recover from difficult days faster than you used to, but still believe:"I always fall off track."Maybe your habits and choices are changing—but you're still defining yourself by an older version of YOU.In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Amanda explores what happens when our behaviours begin to change before the way we see ourselves does.We're talking about:• Why old stories about ourselves can stick around even when our behaviours change• How one setback can become "proof" of something that may no longer be true• Why we often miss the transformation happening before the final result• The danger of using old evidence to predict what we're capable of today• Why learning to return after a difficult day can be evidence of HUGE progress• How coaches can help clients recognize changes they may not see in themselvesPlus, Amanda shares a simple 7-Day Evidence File exercise to help you start collecting real proof of the person you're becoming.Because maybe the question isn't only:"Have I reached my goal yet?"Maybe it's also:"What does the way I'm showing up now tell me about who I'm becoming?"And if this deeper approach to coaching is exactly how you want to help women, our next Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coach Certification starts October 5th.Learn more and enroll here:https://fitchicksacademy.com/hwlcDon't let the old version of you erase the evidence of who you're bec