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The Women’s Fittest podcast host, Debra Jean Terpstra, is a 47-year-old, lifetime drug-free women's physique bodybuilder, coach, business owner, and single mom, delivering a balance of scientific and anecdotal health and fitness info uniquely purposed for women. Critical thinkers will find practical application on everything fitness related from healthy food relationships to contest prep. Whatever your level of knowledge Debra provides expert advice on nutrition, exercise, hormones, mental health, and more, delivered in easy to understand vernacular from a variety of evidence-based and experienced foundations. Debra's passion for bodybuilding and the human condition is apparent in her personal interviews that showcase NPC and IFBB athletes (her guests) in a raw and genuine way. These women are the heart and soul of professional bodybuilding and fitness, and these are their real-life experiences. The Women’s Fittest is your one stop shop for bodybuilding and fitness info, no matter where you are in your journey. Healthy looks different on everybody.
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Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #188 5 Behaviors that Prematurely Age. This was a random episode, mostly merely observation. Take it with a grain of salt! 🎧 Listen now and let’s level up your health! Subscribe to The Women’s Fittest podcast as new episodes drop throughout the week. Your reviews are appreciated and truly matter! Thank you in advance for your efforts towards the growth of The Women’s Fittest podcas...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #187 10 tips for a more productive 2026 🎧 Listen now and let’s level up your health! Subscribe to The Women’s Fittest podcast as new episodes drop every week. Your reviews are appreciated and truly matter! Thank you in advance for your efforts towards the growth of The Women’s Fittest podcast. Also find many of these episodes in video form on my YouTube: Buffcake22! Need pers...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #186 8 Nutrition Habits That Keep Me Lean (Without Extreme Dieting) Maintaining your physique doesn’t require extreme dieting or cutting out all your favorite foods. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 8 key nutrition habits I personally follow to stay lean, strong, and healthy—without feeling restricted. From portion control and prioritizing protein to avoiding liquid calories and emotio...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode 185! Happy new year! Let’s tackle those resolutions with a fail-proof plan! Support the show by subscribing!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/711555/support Subscribe to The Women’s Fittest podcast as new episodes drop every week. Your reviews are appreciated and truly matter! Thank you in advance for your efforts towards the growth of The Women’s Fittest podcast. Also find many of thes...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode 184. In this episode I share some secrets of backward walking as I’m often asked about it when I’m at the gym. I also talk about the behaviors and mindset that get you to your goal and how it’s more beneficial to focus on those presently while reflecting on what you as a person who’s already reached her goal might decide so as to maintain it. If you want to become healthy you need to ...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #183! One huge part of healing my food relationship over the last 4 years has been learning how to navigate off plan opportunities. With the holidays just around the corner (beginning with Halloween) now is the perfect time to practice learning how not to stray too far from your prescribed plan, so you don’t find yourself in a cycle of reacting to over reaching. Learning to make choic...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #182 Healing Years of Eating Disorders. It’s been a minute since I’ve recorded a podcast but I’m happy to say I’m back and more focused than ever on helping y’all get healthy and fit. In this episode I recap the last few years of final healing with my food relationship and body image issues. I know this topic is relatable to many of you. I hope these steps help you too! ...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #181 Boundaries In this episode I share how healthy boundaries are necessary and very beneficial for your fitness goals. Especially if you’re just beginning, knowing where to insert a boundary versus following hard to stick to ultimatums could be the difference between adherence and quitting. 🫶 Much love! Debra Support the show by subscribing!! https://www.buzzsprout.com...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #180 Roman Empire. After a much needed break from social media in all forms I’m back on here sharing a trend I’ve seen quite a bit over the past several months on it about the Roman Empire. Apparently men think about the Roman Empire quite regularly, so, the question is, what is women’s “Roman Empire”. Many videos hit my feed with women talking about body image and I wanted to addres...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #179 with IFBB Women’s Physique Pro Janessa Roy. Janessa and I became instagram friends after several voice message exchanges while she was contest prepping and faithfully listening to the podcast while getting her steps in through outdoor walks (cardio). After learning she was barely a year post partum, I asked her to be a guest on the show. Truthfully she gives a very interesting a...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #178 mythbusting gut health with Sarah Ford Bishop! We covered a lot of your questions and concerns with this episode! I’m super grateful to Sarah for the experience she’s gained and knowledge she’s invested into this topic of gut health. So much of our health is connected to our digestive system. Topics Covered: What is a healthy gut Cleanses or detox Basics for a heal...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #177 Happy New Year 2024! Thank you so much for your continued support of the podcast! I’m excited to spend another year with y’all. In this episode I reflect over the past year and talk about some of my goals for 2024. I know I’m not alone when I say it’s been a weird fog since 2020 and the break is over. Time to act! And to quote one of my athletes” I see nothing wrong with not sett...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #176 interview with Leana Kaplan! If you don’t know her or follow her, do it now, you won’t regret it! And after this you’ll feel like her bestie!! Although Leana isn’t a pro, yet, she’s made big waves in the industry in just a few years and is a riot to follow on social media. Her gorgeous pictures and extremely muscular physique perfectly encompass a wild and enthusiastic personality. Sh...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #175 with Sarah Ford Bishop! This month we are trading in Mythbusting for some honest pre-holiday reflection. In the first part of this episode Sarah and I discuss how far we’ve both come in our respective eating disorder journeys as marked poignantly by the upcoming 2023 holiday. In doing so we share some of our best strategies for recovery from misusing food. We then share some of ou...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #174 with Autumn Cleveland IFBB Pro! Autumn is becoming more and more renown in this space as an elite coach and posing educator so this episode is a detailed discussion on coaching. Topics Covered: How to choose your prep coach What your prep coach cannot doAre you ready to be a prep coach In this episode (recorded way back in September) we discuss Autumns blog ...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #173 Healing unhealthy food relationships. In this episode I share some tips for recovering from emotional eating. This has been a very focused journey since 2020 for myself and it’s wild to think about how far I’ve come. Most of the women I’ve encountered who are looking to change their physique are being held back by their unhealthy food relationship. I’ll continue to talk on this to...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #172 interview with IFBB Fitness Pro Michelle Mensah! @shellyfit_ifbbpro Recorded way back in early September, I’ve been sitting on this one, and I cannot wait to share it with y’all. Michelle (Shelly) Mensah caught my eye last year when she graced the Olympia stage in the fitness category. He physique is phenomenal with exquisite stage presence. She’s absolutely eye catching everything just...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #171 Olympia 2023 Recap of all the women’s divisions, with Sarah Ford Bishop! 1. Women’s bodybuilding @mzprettymuscle 2. Wellness @franciellemattos 3. Women’s physique @iamsarahfit 3. Fitness @oksanagrishina 4. Figure @vytamin_c 6. Bikini @jenniferdorie_ifbbpro Support the show by subscribing!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/711555/support Subscribe to The Women...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode 170 Olympia 2023 Preview of all the women’s divisions. Sarah Ford Bishop joins me for this one and we’ll be back to do a recap after this weekend! Here’s a complete written list of all the qualified olympians in every division: https://fitnessvolt.com/2023-mr-olympia-qualified-athletes/ 1. Women’s bodybuilding 2. Wellness 3. Women’s physique 3. Fitness 4. Figure 6. Biki...
Send us a text Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #169 Untracked meals: How, Why, & When? In this episode I speak at length in reply to a clients concern of how to incorporate untracked meals in congruence with her personal specific goals. My intent with this pod is to define untracked/refeed/cheat meals and help the listeners evaluate and problem solve from their perspective according to their food relationship and with a variety of ...
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I didn't like the host she was just flittering with Kass