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Laura Jackson & Amanda Quinn: Leading Women's Fitness & Nutrition Experts, TV Hosts & Entrepreneurs

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Laura Jackson & Amanda Quinn are founders of FIT CHICKS® & FIT CHICKS® Academy - Canada’s largest women’s only fitness company, leading Fitness & Nutrition Experts and TV Hosts of “Shape Up with FIT CHICKS”. Each week on FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura & Amanda get you PUMPED to create your FIERCEST life – inside & out. Whether your goal is to lose weight, get toned, eat healthier, stress less, feel inspired or just have some healthy cheerleaders in your corner, each episode is packed with their own tested, ACTIONABLE fitness, nutrition and wellness strategies to get you there! Why? Because after helping 1000’s of women of all levels transform their bodies and minds, Laura & Amanda figured out what they really love: helping women like YOU reach your goals by breaking down the BIG, confusing info about fitness, nutrition & wellness into easy step-by-step actions…so you can see BIG, life changing results, fast – no matter where you are in your fitness and life journey! For informational purposes only. Please consult a physician before starting an eating or exercise program

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Episode 537 – The Habit Dilemma: Uncovering the Challenges of Change

Why is it so hard to break free from old habits and adopt new ones? This is a question asked by so many coaches and women alike. Before we even try to make changes, we have to understand what we are up against and it is a lot more than you think.  In this episode, […]

40m
Mar 26, 2024
Episode 536 – Simply Shifts For Your 40s

As we move into our 40s, we still want our health to take a leading role, but it may look a little different than it has in the past. Our training might shift, our eating approaches that once worked in the past might need a makeover and the way we see our health and lifestyle […]

28m
Mar 19, 2024
Episode 535 – Top 5 Menopause Myths & Misconceptions Busted

Menopause is one of the hottest topics right now in women’s health and coaching.  And it should because it is also one of the most misunderstood and ignored areas of a woman’s health journey.  In this episode we are discussing some of the top misconceptions you or your clients may be hearing and believing about […]

21m
Mar 12, 2024
Episode 534 – Preventing Bad Moments From Turning Into Bad Days: Interview with Michael O’Brien

If working non stop and feeling like you are always on the hectic bus sounds like your everyday, this interview is a must listen. Michael O’Brien is a leading best selling author, speaker and founder of The Pause, Breathe, Reflect Meditation and Gratitude App where he helps clients to learn the art of mindfulness and […]

32m
Mar 05, 2024
Episode 533 – A Round Table Discussion On How Certified Coaches Are Making Impact and Income

Today we bring you a very special episode of FIT CHICKS Chat where we are hosting a round table, open and honest discussion with some graduates of the Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coaching Certification about everything from their fears of getting started as a coach, how they got over some personal blocks to become a […]

57m
Feb 27, 2024
Episode 532 – How to Make Money as a Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coach

Being a Holistic Health Coaching and helping your clients reach their nutrition and weight loss goals is the most amazing job in the world.  Not only can you make a huge impact and transform lives but there is also more opportunity than ever to generate income in coaching.  In this episode, we are sharing our […]

38m
Feb 20, 2024
Episode 531 – The Business of Nutrition Coaching

In our opinion, nutrition is the foundation for all health coaching ESPECIALLY if your goal is weight loss.  But learning the skill of nutrition coaching is not enough to launch a successful business and get paying clients.  In this episode, we are diving into the business of holistic nutrition, health and weight loss coaching including […]

36m
Feb 13, 2024
Episode 530 – 3 Things I Wish I Knew About Nutrition When I Started My Own Health Journey

Today we are taking it way back! On Today’s episode, Co-Founder of FIT CHICKS Academy, Amanda Quinn will  be sharing with you some nutrition and health habits she wasn’t aware were so important  to her overall results and health journey. We are talking fad diet mistakes, hydration and how everything is connected when it comes […]

15m
Feb 06, 2024
Episode 529 – Overcoming the Common Weight Loss Coaching Challenges

Coaches often face unique challenges when helping clients with weight loss. It is not about following a “diet” or clean eating.  In this episode we dive into the common coaching hurdles you have to anticipate and overcome to get your clients to successfully hit their weight loss goals, what you need to include in a […]

31m
Jan 30, 2024
Episode 528 – Protein Powders Demystified

Protein powders are one of the most widely used supplements & convenient sources of protein that can help support your nutrition & weight loss goals.  But with so many options out there it is so hard to know which one is right for you!  In this episode, we are diving into why protein goals are […]

39m
Jan 23, 2024
Episode 527 – Unlock the Secrets of Health Coaching Clients During Menopause: Part 2 of 2

The transition into menopause and the challenges it presents is one of the hottest topics in fitness, health and wellness coaches right now.  With a lack of education options and understanding of women’s health, coaches are struggling to support their clients during this season of life.  In part of this 2 part series, we are […]

19m
Jan 16, 2024
Episode 526 – Unlock the Secrets of Health Coaching Clients During Menopause: Part 1

The transition into menopause and the challenges it presents is one of the hottest topics in fitness, health and wellness coaches right now.  With a lack of education options and understanding of women’s health, coaches are struggling to support their clients during this season of life.  In this 2 part series, we are joined by […]

33m
Jan 09, 2024
Episode 525 – Our Biggest Lessons Learned of 2023

Every new year is a fresh start but it is also a time to look back and reflect over what amazing lessons your failures, successes and life has taught you.  In this episode, we get really personal and share our top lessons we have each learned in 2023, how it has changed us personally and […]

44m
Jan 02, 2024
Episode 524 – Choosing Your Dream Path

With the new year fast approaching, today on FIT CHICKS Chat we are sharing how to decide on your dream path. Your dream path is the journey you desire most in life for your life, health or career but maybe have not yet gotten clear on what that looks like or the steps to reach […]

19m
Dec 26, 2023
Episode 523- The Mindset Shifts That Will Help Clients Not Gain Weight Over The Holidays

The holidays can be a very stressful time for you or your clients if on a weight loss journey.  Between the events, parties, meals and celebrations it can really feel like a time for extremes (aka say forget it over the holidays, go wild and start again in January!).  In this episode, we are talking […]

22m
Dec 19, 2023
Episode 522 – Top 5 Fitness Essentials for Your New Year Plan

With the new year fast approaching and many people thinking about starting the coming year with a fresh outlook, this episode will help you to plan for some traditional and non-traditional essentials for your program. Today on FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura and Amanda chat all about the top 5 essentials for a fitness plan in […]

32m
Dec 12, 2023
Episode 521 – The 5 Unconventional Ways To Make Money As A Fitness Coach Outside Of A Gym

Do you want to know how we made over 6k a month teaching fitness classes 2 x per week (per location) and never stepped foot in a gym as a trainer? Today, we share the insider scoop on how we built a 7 figure fitness business without having to ever teach in a gym setting. […]

20m
Dec 05, 2023
Episode 520 – Building The Holistic Perimenopause & Menopause Coaching Certification

Over the last 6 months we have been busy behind the scenes adding a new member to our FIT CHICKS Academy certification family…introducing the Holistic Perimenopause & Menopause Coach certification!  In this episode, we take you behind building a certification program with Naturopathic doctors,  why menopause was the focus for our next program and how […]

21m
Nov 28, 2023
Episode 519 – Why You Need To Take Your Coaching Business Online: Interview With Lori Kennedy

This episode is for all coaches and up and coming coaches who have dreamed of taking their practice online but are feeling so stuck with how to actually do it. Maybe you have watched a few webinars here and there or read a few articles about the steps to building an online coaching program, but […]

45m
Nov 21, 2023
Episode 518 – Navigating Menopause with Clients: 5 Common Coaching Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Menopause is a natural phase of life.  However, it also brings significant physical and emotional changes that can make coaching women in this stage challenging.  In this episode, we’ll explore five common reasons why coaches may struggle to effectively support women in peri-menopause and menopause and what you need to know as a health coach […]

29m
Nov 14, 2023
Episode 517 – As Fitness & Nutrition Changes in Your Forties

In this personal episode, we are sharing about how fitness, nutrition and mindset has started to change for us in our 40’s.  Not only because of lifestyle, but also as we enter the season of life that many women do not talk about: perimenopause.  This is also the first conversation into a very special secret […]

28m
Nov 07, 2023
Episode 516 – Stepping into a Weight Loss Journey: What you need to know before you start to be successful

Starting a weight loss program can be hard and the success rates are very low.  The reason is we don’t take the time to set ourselves up for success BEFORE we start.  There are 6 things you need to do in advance of stepping into your weight loss journey that will set you up for […]

19m
Oct 31, 2023
Day 6: GRAD SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Cathy Bjorndalen

Oftentimes in life we reach a point where we think, ok what’s next? Maybe the kids are grown and moved out or a little more independent. Maybe we are thinking about the next steps in life like a career change, a retirement plan or even just a full on 360 to switch gears. Cathy Bjorndalen, […]

16m
Oct 28, 2023
Day 5: GRAD SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Kai Grosse

As a stay at home mom, sometimes it can feel as though you lose yourself in the day to day. You continue to put your dreams, aspirations and ideas on the back burner so you can stay focused on the family’s needs.  Kai, a graduate of our Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coaching program also felt […]

14m
Oct 27, 2023
Day 4: GRAD SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Abigail Sanders

Have you ever felt like you wanted to take a new direction in life but just were not sure which path was best for you? Like you were struggling to find your purpose in life? Abi felt that same way. After working in retail for the majority of her career she knew she wanted to […]

20m
Oct 26, 2023
Day 3: GRAD SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Leah Busbridge

If you have wondered if you should / could change careers and create a whole new life for yourself, this episode is for you. As a registered nurse for years, Leah decided it was time for a change. Her and her husband decided to make a massive shift and moved form the UK to CAN […]

16m
Oct 25, 2023
Day 2: GRAD SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Kristel Kretchmer

At 51 Kristel decided to leave the world she knew behind and jump two feet into starting a fitness coaching business. Little did she know the impact that this would have not only on her own life but also her clients. Now at 59, Kristel is operating a successful coaching business, generating over 35k plus […]

18m
Oct 24, 2023
Day 1: GRAD SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Mary Ekene

If you have ever dreamed of creating your own magical elixirs and potions, this interview is for you. Mary Ekene is the owner and creator of Livol Herbal Nutrition & Cleansing Store and shares with us how she got started with creating just that, magical herbal remedies that are helping her clients reach new heights […]

16m
Oct 23, 2023
Episode 515 – Top Nutrition Swaps for Weight Loss

Making changes to your nutrition can be daunting no matter where you are starting from.  It can be confusing and overwhelming for both coaches and clients as we try to learn the science of nutrition, change our habits and make the change for the long term In this episode we are diving into nutrition swaps […]

17m
Oct 17, 2023
Episode 514 – Why Create A Weight Loss Certification Program

In this episode we are bringing you inside of FIT CHICKS Academy for a behind the scenes conversation into the development of the Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coach Certification. With over 1000 students since our launch in 2018, the transformations have been incredible for coaches and clients. In a world where traditional weight loss methods […]

29m
Oct 10, 2023