The StressLess Lifestyle

StressLess Lifestyle
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Unravelling the complexities of stress management, fitness, nutrition, lifestyle and how to live a life with just a little bit less stress. Women over 35 have A LOT on our plates; hormones, feeling good in our body, fat loss and keeping it all together. Weight loss makes us feel good but overall health is paramount, I aim to give you tips, tricks and permission to be a "little less" so you can actually be more! Nicci, along with appearances by Britt (postpartum specialist & other specialists, hosts the podcast from the perspective of a personal trainer, nutritionist, mom and business owner

  1. 02/28/2024

    Ep. 53: RARE disease day- OUR story- Feb 29th!

    Why is Rare Disease day important? Because when you're questioning yourself, your sanity, and wondering "why is this happening and what the heck can I do about it?" having support and answers is LIFESAVING. More than answers to "what" and "why" is the "how" and for many people living with rare diseases the "how" is not easy to come by. There is not a cure for a lot of rare diseases so having a special day to point them out and advocate for them is a way to bring money into the research towards cures. It's a way to help people living with rare diseases get the help they need and to be able to live life just a little bit easier, a bit closer to how everyone else gets to live! I share the 2 rare diseases (really 3 but one isn't that rare) that we have in our family *with permission from my kids* and how it affects their lives and why advocacy is important. The links to oganizations mentioned in the podcast: CURED Foundation: Eosinophilic Disease research fundraising and advocacy National Organization for Rare Disorders: Information, news, events and support for those with rare diseases www.rarediseases.org Genetic and Rare Disease information Center: find info on Idiopathic Juvenile Osteoporosis GARD: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/ The ADINA act: The Allergen Disclosure In Non-food Articles Act Elija's Law mentioned : (not a rare disease but many rare diseases come with allergy-like presentations, like EOE is immune-mediated allergy) Elijah-Alavi Foundation®️Food Allergies & Asthma Education Stay tuned for others as we head into an allergy info week too!

  2. 01/18/2024

    Ep 52. Is your goal WRONG for you? You can fix that.

    I talk with a lot of people and 99% of the time we're discussing their goals. Whether they're past clients or people who find out what I've done with my business, they always ask about goals. I do love that! But what I don't love is that most people tend to have a distorted view of what their end-goal should look like. They also have a twisted view of how easy it can be to reach their goal. I blame the fact that we're inundated with images day in and day out of people who: - have an unusual amount of time on their hands - Started their goal years before they admit - fake images - inaccurate results ...the list goes on. But I also blame ourselves for not understanding who we are NOW vs who we used to be. I hope you learn something....

  3. 12/01/2023

    ep. 51- Which is most important for body change, fitness or nutrition?

    Are your workouts giving you the body change you're looking for? Is nutrition more important than fitness for body change? I get asked to coach people in either fitness OR nutrition so I get to talk about this a lot. My answer is always the same. Body change and health are 2 separate goals. Both are goals most people share, but not everyone wants to see their body changing! Some people simply want to be healthy, have balanced hormones and feel great. Others want all of that plus looking like they work for it...I'm here for ALL of those goals. If someone tells me they "don't care what their body looks like" I'd probably think they're lying to themselves but that's for them to figure out. Looking good is important. But what if you keep trying and the looks never change? That's about when people seek me out, when they feel like they've done everything and work their tails off in the gym but the looks just aren't changing. Only taking 1:1 clients by referral at the moment. Reachout and we can chat. Or peruse all my postings and writings to learn more about me. IG: @Nicci_stressless www.stressless-lifestyle.com info.stresslesslifestyle@gmail.com

  4. 11/16/2023

    Ep. 50 Do you trust yourself w/nutrition? How to handle holiday eating!

    Tracking macros can be food freedom, it really can. How do I know? Because it is how I found it and how I help some of my clients. I found that at a time, after some drastic fitness endeavors, I no longer trusted myself with my nutrition and my food choices. As someone who was never disordered in eating, who was certified in personal training and as a nutrition specialist, it was very frustrating. I find with my clients right now I have this coming up a lot for them as well. This is especially true with a certain population of my clients. Hope you learn something!

  5. 11/09/2023

    ep. 49 What is a Reality-Based coach? Me! Anti-fearmongering but pro-YOU.

    Controversy sells. Being wildly specific is catchy and makes it look like you know what you're talking about, no matter how outrageous the claim. I find the most extreme information spreaders are the most popular, and it's annoying. But it's most annoying in that it's not sustainable for the people they're "trying" to help. (By "trying" I mean sell their supplements blood tests or books to.) I almost left the fitness and nutrition (wellness as a whole basically) online world for good, I was done. But what I found was that I needed to be treating my business as I treat my clients...with REAL Expectations. I approach clients with reality in mind and I needed to shift that for myself as well. Did that change anything for you, the listeners, or my clients? nope. I have seen such positive change in people from learning to be a bit more flexible and less rigid that I decided to make that part of my coaching philosophy. I am a science-based fitness and nutrition coach and I have always based my advice and programming on things that are proven. But there are things that are proven, or on-their-way-to-being-proven, that simply don't work for every person. I give examples, like water..it can be killer, but would I ever tell you to stop drinking it? I would be a crappy coach if I did. Take a listen, I'd love for you to see how I shift my approach as life changes for me and as my clients needs and goals change. Why I am not "anti-extreme" measures but how I lived that way and learned from it as a coach.

  6. 10/12/2023

    Ep. 48 [nutrition] Carb cycling vs Calorie Cycling & do I HAVE to carb cycle to lose weight?

    Many people know about carb cycling and many people have done it and succeeded while many have tried it and "failed". It is not for everyone. When someone "fails" one way of eating for fat loss they tend to jump right to another way of eating, that next one coming back in popularity might just be calorie cycling. Have you heard of it? I'll explain the difference between carb cycling and calorie cycling (they can even be done together!). One question I get a lot is "do I really have to carb cycle to lose weight?" and the answer is "no, but it sure helps!". I will discuss the 3 reasons why carb cycling is helpful in life: 1) You can still eat within your fat loss (or healthy maintenance) goal and be a social person. 2) You can satisfy cravings and fit in MORE of the foods you love rather than keeping to tiny portions. 3) It plays well with hormones....not for everyone and not a cure, just helps a TON when you're dealing with hormonal issues (ie. cravings or bloating) as well. As always I hope you learn something! *not taking new clients at this time. Enjoy learning from me for free :) www.stressless-lifestyle.com @Nicci_stressless

  7. 09/19/2023

    Ep47 The ADINA act will make life healthier (and simpler) for SO many people. Why YOU should care.

    Today's episode is a special one! It is about uncomplicating things that we make too complicated so it is right on target with what you normally come to listen about. I am discussing the ADINA Act effort with Seth Togal and how you and I can help make this bill turn into a law. The act, if passed will help parents everywhere as it will ensure proper allergen information on medicines. Even if you or your children do not have an allergy, I guarantee there is someone in your life who does have one. That person goes through a LOT when it comes to daily living (see episode on decision fatigue!) and having medicines labeled with allergens can help so many avoid exactly what the Togals experienced last summer. Even if you think "well, my kid will grow up soon" it doesn't matter, your kid will be an adult with the same allergies, autoimmune disease or need to watch what they eat, it doesn't go away! This effort to pass the ADINA act will help now and in the future for your own kids and most definitely your grandkids and/or their friends. It is not hard to get involved. It's actually rather simple. So in true StressLess Podcast style I'm uncomplicating how to help. You can click a link, enter your address and BAM email written AND sent to your representatives. It's truly that simple. *FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education organization) has set up a great link where you plug in your name and address and it populates an email to the congress people associated with your area! ⁠https://bit.ly/FARE-take-action⁠ Here are some links that may be helpful if you would be interested in learning more: Another sample script you can copy and paste written by Gluten Free Watch Dog: https://www.glutenfreewatchdog.org/news/sample-scripts-for-contacting-members-of-congress-asking-them-to-support-the-adina-act-a-bill-requiring-drug-labels-to-disclose-ingredients-made-from-allergens-or-gluten/ Two very large organizations have announced their support, both FARE and The Gluten Free Watchdog: https://www.glutenfreewatchdog.org/news/a-bipartisan-bill-to-require-major-food-allergens-and-gluten-to-be-identified-in-medications/ https://www.foodallergy.org/media-room/fare-strongly-endorses-adina-act-hr-4263/s-2079 Here is a news report interviewing the family about the ADINA act: https://www.fox9.com/news/adina-act-inspired-by-minnesota-girls-allergy-scare-would-label-drug-ingredients This is the press release about the act from Rep Dean Phillips' office: https://phillips.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=968 Want to get involved, learn more or show support? Here's a facebook group to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3347959928865461/ Want to learn more about The StressLess Lifestyle and how you can feel your best with fitness and nutrition? It is science based, personalized just for you, I take into consideration your personal needs, your goal (health, fat loss, more energy...) and we go from there! It's that simple to feel good when you know what you should eat for your own body, have accountability and coaching. www.stressless-lifestyle.com

    Ep47 The ADINA act will make life healthier (and simpler) for SO many people. Why YOU should care.

  8. 09/14/2023

    Ep. 46 [nutrition] To avoid foods/ingredients or not to? That IS the question.

    Is eliminating foods good for you? Is eliminating specific ingredients better for your overall health? What if trying to eat whole foods all the time and cooking from scratch and avoiding all these "no" foods is ACTUALLY causing more harm to your overall health and lifestyle? I talk about why and when people eliminate certain foods. I touch on dairy and why many people can't eat it but why maybe you should keep eating it. I also want you to consider WHY you're eliminating certain foods or ingredients and to be sure that it's right for YOU. Digestive enzymes I love Now brand. Non dairy protein shake I use Ripple protein (ready made). Check out more things StressLess at www.stressless-lifestyle.com

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Unravelling the complexities of stress management, fitness, nutrition, lifestyle and how to live a life with just a little bit less stress. Women over 35 have A LOT on our plates; hormones, feeling good in our body, fat loss and keeping it all together. Weight loss makes us feel good but overall health is paramount, I aim to give you tips, tricks and permission to be a "little less" so you can actually be more! Nicci, along with appearances by Britt (postpartum specialist & other specialists, hosts the podcast from the perspective of a personal trainer, nutritionist, mom and business owner

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  • Creator
    StressLess Lifestyle
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    55
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