The Kinda Athletic Club

Julia Weber

The Kinda Athletic Club is the podcast for REAL people trying to get fit, stay healthy, and still live life... pizza, deadlines, snooze button and all. Hosted by Coach Julia Weber, this show breaks down fitness and nutrition into simple, science-backed tips you can actually use. Follow along on my Journey To Stage Series: Female Bodybuilding! 👉 Connect with Julia on Instagram: @KindaAthleticClub 🌐 Learn more or apply for coaching: www.fitwellweb.com 💌 Questions or feedback? DM Julia or email fitwellweb@gmail.com

  1. 3d ago

    Journey To Stage: Build Phases for Bodybuilders vs. Lifestyle Clients (with Coach Chelsea)

    What makes a competitor's build phase different from a lifestyle client's? Julia and her coach Chelsea break it down. Julia sits down with her own bodybuilding coach, Chelsea Kidd, one month into her build phase, to talk about what makes competition prep different from a general fitness build. They cover timeline planning, how aggressive a reverse diet can get for a competitor, why muscle targeting gets so specific for the stage, and what lifestyle clients can actually take away from competition-level principles. Key topics covered: What a "build phase" means specifically for a bodybuilding competitorTimeline differences: planning backward from a show date vs. open-ended lifestyle buildsHow aggressive reverse dieting looks for competitors vs. lifestyle clientsWhy muscle-group targeting gets so specific for stage presentationJulia's one-month check-in on her own build phaseWhat lifestyle clients can take from competition prep principles Links & Resources Work with me: www.fitwellweb.com Free Macro Guide + Calculator: Grab my free macro guide and calculator to help you figure out where to start with your nutrition: https://www.fitwellweb.com/pl/2148650605 Follow along on Instagram: Come hang with me on Instagram for more fat loss, muscle building, mom life, and “kinda athletic” realness: @KindaAthleticClub Questions or coaching inquiries:Email me here: fitwellweb@gmail.com Chelsea Kidd Links: Facebook Community: Women’s Bodybuilding & Lifestyle Athletes Hourglass Physique Starter Kit: https://sendfox.com/PhysiqueBlueprint  Physique Blueprint podcast: Spotify, Apple, YouTube  Chelsea on IG: @chelsea__kidd Work with Chelsea: www.teampb.fit

    53 min

  2. Jun 22

    Fat Loss Doesn't Build Muscle, It Reveals It

    "Does losing fat turn into muscle?" Julia breaks down one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness: why fat loss reveals muscle rather than creating it, why two people can lose the same weight and look completely different, and what this means for how you should actually be training right now. Key topics covered: Why fat and muscle don't convert into each other Why "revealing" muscle requires building it first Why two people losing the same weight can look totally different How to train during a fat loss phase to protect your results Body recomposition: when building and losing at the same time is realistic Why muscle-building has to be a long-term investment, not a quick fix Follow on Instagram: @KindaAthleticClub Coaching Resources & Freebies: www.fitwellweb.com

    14 min

  3. Jun 15

    Why Tracking Your Food Feels Impossible At First (And Why That Goes Away Faster Than You Think)

    Tracking your food feels like a part time job for about the first week, and then something shifts. Julia breaks down what's actually happening in your brain during that adjustment period, why your portion-eyeballing skills get scary accurate after just a few days of tracking, and why the emotional drama around logging fades faster than you'd expect. Plus practical tips to survive week one without losing your mind. Links:FitWellWeb NutriClub ($49/mo): https://www.fitwellweb.com/offers/e2GfmVnx Follow on Instagram: @KindaAthleticClub Key topics covered: Why day one of tracking feels like a hostage situation The brain science behind why new habits feel harder at first The "magical one week shift" and what changes How portion estimation improves with consistent tracking The shift from food guilt to food data Addressing the fear that tracking causes obsession Practical tips for surviving week one

    13 min

  4. Jun 8

    What a Build Phase Actually Looks Like for Women (and Why Eating More Is Not What You Think)

    Julia is one week into her build phase and she is pulling back the curtain on what it actually looks like day to day. No, it is not a free for all. No, eating more over the summer is not a bad idea. In this episode she breaks down what a reverse diet actually is, why she is deliberately doing less cardio right now, how she is training specifically for the hourglass shape, and why summer might actually be the best time to build. Real, honest, and zero fluff. Links:Apply for 1:1 Coaching: fitwellweb.com/1-1-online-coaching FitWellWeb NutriClub ($49/mo): https://www.fitwellweb.com/offers/e2GfmVnx 6-Week Shred (starts June 22): fitwellweb.com Follow on Instagram: @KindaAthleticClub Key topics covered: What a build phase actually is and why women avoid it The difference between flexible eating and a free for all What a reverse diet looks like in real life Why Julia is doing less cardio right now and why that is strategic Training specifically for the hourglass shape Why summer is actually a great time to build

    15 min

  5. Jun 1

    Meal Plans, Macros, and the Myth of Flexible Eating

    Julia just wrapped up a 10-pound fat loss phase -- and she is breaking down exactly how she did it without falling into the Monday Reset cycle. In this episode, she gives her honest take on meal plans vs. macros, why flexible eating is not always the answer, and what it actually takes to lock in and get results. Plus: she is starting her building phase to prep for the bodybuilding stage, and she is being real about how terrifying that feels. Links mentioned: Apply for 1:1 Coaching: fitwellweb.com/1-1-online-coachingFitWellWeb NutriClub ($49/mo): https://www.fitwellweb.com/offers/e2GfmVnxFollow on Instagram: @KindaAthleticClubKey topics covered: The Monday Reset Trap and why it keeps you stuckWhen a meal plan is actually the right toolWhy flexible dieting gets misusedJulia's 4.5-month fat loss phase breakdownStarting a build phase in summer -- the honest mental sideWhy even coaches need coaches

    16 min

  6. May 25

    Why Doing Less Finally Changed My Body

    If you’ve been stuck in the bootcamp, HIIT, cardio-chaos cycle and wondering why your body still doesn’t look the way you want, this episode is for you. I’m sharing how I lost 15 pounds over the past year by actually doing less: no more endless runs, no more constantly sore muscles, no more chasing calorie burn, and no more using exhaustion as proof that a workout “worked.” Lift. Progress. Walk. Eat protein. Recover. Repeat. Follow me on Instagram: @KindaAthleticClubApply for coaching: www.fitwellweb.com

    32 min

  7. Apr 27

    The No-BS Supplement Guide for Women Who Strength Train

    This week on The Kinda Athletic Club Podcast, Julia is breaking down supplements for women who lift. What actually helps, what might be useful depending on your goals, and what is mostly just expensive pee in a cute tub. This episode is your no-BS guide to spending less money on flashy marketing and more energy on the basics that actually move the needle: eating enough protein, lifting hard, recovering well, and using supplements as support, not the whole damn plan. In this episode: Why protein powder is useful, but not magicalWhy more women should consider creatineThe truth about pre-workout and “panic dust”Why BCAAs are usually not worth your moneyWhen vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3s, and electrolytes may helpWhy fat burners are a hard noHow to keep supplementation simple, useful, and evidence-based Want help with the actual foundations: your nutrition, training, recovery, and building a body that feels strong as hell? Apply for coaching at fitwellweb.com or come hang out on Instagram at @kindaathleticclub

    24 min

  8. Apr 13

    Guest Episode: From Stuck to Consistent with Becki | Her 40+ Pound Weight Loss Journey

    🌐 Learn more or apply for coaching: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.fitwellweb.com⁠⁠ 👉 Join the May 4th Round: The 6-Week Shred 👉 Connect with Julia on Instagram: ⁠⁠@kindaathleticclub⁠⁠ 💌 Questions or feedback? DM or Email fitwellweb@gmail.com In this episode, Becki opens up about what helped things finally click for her, what was keeping her stuck before, and how she has built consistency with tracking her intake, strength training, and walking. After completing her first round of the 6 Week Shred and losing her first 10 pounds, she is now in round two and continuing to build momentum toward her bigger goal of losing 40+ pounds. We talk about the mindset shifts, habits, and real-life changes that have helped her stay motivated and keep showing up, even when the process is not flashy. If you have ever felt frustrated with your progress, overwhelmed by where to start, or like you just cannot seem to stay consistent, this episode is going to hit home. This is an honest conversation about what sustainable fat loss can actually look like when you stop chasing perfection and start focusing on the habits that truly move the needle. KEYWORDS: weight loss journey, fat loss, calorie tracking, strength training for women, sustainable weight loss

    53 min
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The Kinda Athletic Club is the podcast for REAL people trying to get fit, stay healthy, and still live life... pizza, deadlines, snooze button and all. Hosted by Coach Julia Weber, this show breaks down fitness and nutrition into simple, science-backed tips you can actually use. Follow along on my Journey To Stage Series: Female Bodybuilding! 👉 Connect with Julia on Instagram: @KindaAthleticClub 🌐 Learn more or apply for coaching: www.fitwellweb.com 💌 Questions or feedback? DM Julia or email fitwellweb@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Julia Weber
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Julia Weber
  • Show Website
    The Kinda Athletic Club