Vita with Alita

Alita Gideon

Vita with Alita is your go-to podcast for all things life, strength, and self-growth. Hosted by fitness enthusiast and kinesiology expert Alita Gideon, M.Sc., this show goes beyond reps and routines to explore the full spectrum of vita, Latin for “life.” From physical wellness to mental clarity, confidence, and purpose, Alita brings real talk, real tips, and empowerment to the table. Whether you're lifting weights, lifting your spirits, or navigating the ups and downs in between, Vita with Alita is here to help you thrive. With a passion for empowering young women, Alita shares smart fitness strategies, lifestyle hacks, and unfiltered conversations designed to inspire a healthy, active, and confident life - inside and out. More than just a podcast, Vita with Alita is a growing community of women showing up for themselves and for each other, one episode at a time. Because building a strong body is great, but building a strong life and lifting up those around you? That’s the real flex. Pull up a chair (or a barbell) and let’s get into it ;)  No content on this podcast, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.

  1. NOV 7

    13. From Restriction To Compassionate Nutrition: Spotting Disordered Eating And Finding Balance

    Send us a text The pursuit of “clean” can quietly morph into pressure, guilt, and a shrinking life. We unpack how well-intentioned habits slide into orthorexia, why restriction reliably backfires, and what it looks like to choose nourishment over perfection without losing your sense of care. Drawing from research on the diet–binge cycle and the brain’s hardwired response to scarcity, we make sense of rebound eating, the shame that often follows, and the cultural messages that praise control while overlooking mental strain. You’ll hear clear red flags to watch for, stories from my own experience, and a practical path to bring food back to its purpose: energy, connection, and joy. I guide you through simple reflection prompts to check your mindset: what healthy eating means for you right now, whether your definition is flexible or rigid, how your choices affect peace and relationships, and what nourishment would look like today. Along the way, I offer real-world swaps for moral food language, ideas for flexible structure, and strategies to plan for cravings without fear. Think both-and instead of either-or: both greens and dessert, both training and rest. The goal isn’t purity; it’s a steady rhythm you can live with. If you’ve wondered whether discipline has crossed into obsession, this conversation helps you reset. Expect practical takeaways you can use today and a compassionate frame that makes change feel possible. If this resonated, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more people build a kinder relationship with food. I am happy we can share this journey of levelling up, together. See you next week! - Alita 3 https://vitawithalita.buzzsprout.com

    19 min

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Vita with Alita is your go-to podcast for all things life, strength, and self-growth. Hosted by fitness enthusiast and kinesiology expert Alita Gideon, M.Sc., this show goes beyond reps and routines to explore the full spectrum of vita, Latin for “life.” From physical wellness to mental clarity, confidence, and purpose, Alita brings real talk, real tips, and empowerment to the table. Whether you're lifting weights, lifting your spirits, or navigating the ups and downs in between, Vita with Alita is here to help you thrive. With a passion for empowering young women, Alita shares smart fitness strategies, lifestyle hacks, and unfiltered conversations designed to inspire a healthy, active, and confident life - inside and out. More than just a podcast, Vita with Alita is a growing community of women showing up for themselves and for each other, one episode at a time. Because building a strong body is great, but building a strong life and lifting up those around you? That’s the real flex. Pull up a chair (or a barbell) and let’s get into it ;)  No content on this podcast, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.