Let's Run Podcast With Pahla B Fitness

When you think about SELF CARE, what comes to mind for you? Bubble baths? Mani-pedis? What about eating vegetables, using a foam roller, or setting a GOAL?My friend, SELF CARE is about so much more than just relaxing (although that is *one* aspect of it)!During this week’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re diving deep into both the physical and mental activities that make up a SELF CARE routine.Because, of course, SELF CARE is a matter of mindset!Physical SELF CARE involves:

Do you have some OLD THOUGHTS that make you feel terrible, but you think you just can’t get rid of them? My friend, I’m here with a message of hope! Plus a couple of mildly funny stories from my own experience of replacing old thoughts with newer, more productive and happier ones.In this week’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re covering:

Let’s talk about MENTAL TOUGHNESS! Because this fitness matter? Totally matters to *you,* even though you might not know it yet.There’s a lot of misunderstanding of the phrase “mental toughness” and today, I’m going to de-mystify the topic and share some personal stories about developing my own mental toughness.So, let’s chat about:

How are you doing? Are you struggling with all the UNCERTAINTY in the world today? Well, let’s talk about that. Because I have a #truthbomb for you, as well as some practical advice for dealing with uncertainty.First, the cold, hard truth: LIFE IS *ALWAYS* UNCERTAINAlways.And you’re better equipped to deal with it than you realize (because you’ve actually been practicing your whole life)!So, the real issue here is how you can manage your mindset right now, and I have a 2-step approach to help you feel better.During this week’s episode, I’ll share why feeling uncertain is truly the BEST thing your brain can be doing right now, and the two questions you can ask yourself to feel better RIGHT NOW.Plus, we’ll sing the theme song from one of my favorite childhood TV shows (I promise, it’s related).

Wanna know how to boost your IMMUNE SYSTEM? Good. Because we’re diving in today, and this isn’t your standard “tips and tricks” kind of podcast.Instead, we’re taking a good long look at how keeping your immune system operating at its best is a lot like spinning plates.Like any of our human systems, there’s a LOT going on with your immunity, which means (this is good news!) that there’s a LOT you can do to help it run smoothly:⭐ Get enough sleep⭐ Control your stress⭐ Eat healthy foods⭐ Exercise regularly⭐ Drink enough water⭐ Maintain a healthy weight⭐ Set goals for yourselfWhile we’re chatting, I’ll offer you some insights into which action items are the most important (it’s not what you think) and share personal stories of my own healthy journey.

These are crazy times we’re living in, no? Most of us don’t have anything to compare this to, to know how to react, how to behave, how to think and how to move forward. But I have a few thoughts that you might find helpful.Whether you’re a long distance runner like me or not, I think you’ll be able to relate to how I’m thinking of this pandemic as a MARATHON (rather than a sprint).On this week’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, I’m sharing some tried-and-true marathon running tips that are surprisingly relatable to our current situation.We’re chatting about

Feeling kind of ANXIOUS? You’re not alone, and I’m here to help! This week, we’re diving into easing ANXIETY, armed with useful information and realistic advice you can use at home.Right now, it seems like the world is experiencing more fear and anxiety than usual, but that doesn’t mean YOU have to.Let’s talk about:

Right now, you have some THOUGHTS about your BODY. And if I had to guess, I’d say most of them don’t leave you feeling especially good about yourself.I can help you feel better, and that’s why I made this podcast.This week, let’s talk about your BODY THOUGHTS and how you can start thinking in ways that will serve you.In this episode, we’ll cover:

Of course you want to reach your GOAL and feel all the happy, excited, proud, accomplished and thrilling feelings that go along with it! Don’t you?Well, sure you do. But also...My friend, there’s a part of your brain that might NOT want those thoughts and feelings, and it might be the thing that you’re struggling with on your way to your goal.Today on the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re exploring the deep, underlying reasons why the journey to your goal can feel so disappointing. Along the way, I’m sharing my recent experience with EXACTLY how to deal with these conflicting thoughts!And of course I have some practical steps YOU can take - today! - to make the path to your goal easier and more enjoyable.

Having trouble taking RESPONSIBILITY for your health and fitness? Yeah, you’re not alone. It’s surprisingly easy to blame your life circumstances (your job, your free time, your parents, etc.) for where you are.But you know what can make THE difference between getting results and staying stuck?Taking responsibility.Today on the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re exploring 

Of course you want to speak nicely to yourself, we all do! But… how, exactly, should you go about that? My friends, I’ve got the scoop, and an inside view of MY process of practicing positive SELF-TALK.It’s simple!But it’s not always easy.Join me in this week’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast for a day-in-the-life, behind-the-scenes look at how I manage one of the negative thoughts that cycles on repeat in my brain (you might be surprised to hear what it is!)We’ll chat about:

You’re struggling, and your mind is going around and around at a million miles an hour. Wanna know how to get it to stop?By asking yourself a question (kinda like I just did there in the opening paragraph… pretty cool, huh?)But not just any ol’ question! Nope. I’ve got the three BEST QUESTIONS to ask yourself when you’re struggling that will help your brain calm the heck down and get back to the business of getting after your GOAL.We’ll also cover

*Of course* you want to work on SELF LOVE and GRATITUDE, who wouldn’t? But, there’s a bit of a sticking point, isn’t there, when it comes down to the actual LOVING and feeling GRATEFUL.On today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re exploring the gap between traditional methods of increasing your self love and gratitude - such as affirmations or positivity - and the reality of how you think about yourself most of the time.And yes, I have some practical advice for HOW to improve your self love and gratitude! With just two steps in the process, you might think this would be easy, but it’s going to take some work.Join me to learn HOW to love your “unlovable” parts and WHY being grateful for bad things will help you not feel so bad.

Wanna know a SECRET? I don’t like using that word in the title of my podcasts! But in this particular instance, it’s totally apropos.There’s a secret to making things (like your fitness goals) happen, and it’s this: You have to give yourself PERMISSION.And, yes, I know that sounds a little silly, but here on the Fitness Matters podcast, we dive in deep on even the silliest topics. Especially when they’re not silly, but could, in fact, be the thing that’s holding you back.So, let’s talk about:

Think you know the difference between FACTS and OPINIONS? Of course you do! So why does this one matter?Because there’s a whole ‘nother layer to it, of course! And that makes this a fitness matter that matters to you.The *fact* is

Thank you for clicking on this one, because I know the title doesn’t really say a lot. But, trust me, this is a Fitness Matter that matters to YOU if you want to accomplish your GOAL.Today, we’re chatting about the LANGUAGE you use to think and talk about your GOAL, because using imprecise wording could be THE thing that’s holding you back.Join me for this conversation and find out:⚡️ The difference between GOALS and TASKS⚡️ What you’re REALLY doing when you wish or try or hope for your goal⚡️ How changing ONE WORD might be the thing that makes it all clickMy friend, I totally want you to get your GOAL!

Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could just get what we want without facing OBSTACLES? Yes. But here in the real world…Super quick warning: There are SWEAR WORDS in this episode! I know. It’s weird. And now you’ve been warned.It is very nearly a guarantee that as soon as you set a GOAL, you will face OBSTACLES.And what you do next determines your ultimate success. So, of course I have some practical advice for what you should do next!

Here we go with Part TWO of the Making Successful Resolutions series (that only has two parts, LOL)!Okay. You wrote out your awesome and amazing list of this (now past) years’ accomplishments and you are ready to rock ‘n roll with making your 2020 RESOLUTIONS, right?Great! Here’s what you need to do next: ✨PICK SOMETHING✨It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? Well, if it was simple, it wouldn’t be a topic for the Fitness Matters podcast!Here’s the thing about picking something - it’s harder than you think. Most people, when making New Year’s resolutions, end up

It’s about that time of year when everybody and their mother is trying to talk to you about making RESOLUTIONS. So, here we go!

It’s a question I get asked almost daily: “Am I doing ENOUGH?” And the answer is never as simple as that question seems.No matter your goal - losing weight, running farther, lifting heavier, etc - there’s always a thought in our minds that maybe we’re not doing enough. And you might not be (according to your brain)!Today on the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re delving into Why this question is actually unanswerableHow we know what “enough” isWhat your brain does with questions like this, and (most importantly)How to ask a better question to get better results