Gym Bag Confessions

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Welcome to Gym Bag Confessions with your gym besties, Rochelle and AnnMarie—where fitness gets real, fun, and just a little bit sweaty. We’re spilling the tea from inside the gym bag: from workout wins and epic fails to the gym-girlie stuff no one talks about (yes, that too). Get ready for unfiltered convos, real talk on lifting, wellness stuff, and making gains (both in and out of the gym). If you’ve ever wondered what actually goes down between sets, spoiler: it’s more than just catching your breath. Whether you’re hitting your first squat or chasing your next PR, you belong here. Grab your water bottle, sis, and tune in every week—because someone’s gotta spill the pre-workout tea, and it might as well be us.

  1. 08/10/2025

    Adrenal Fatigue, Gym FOMO & Dog Mom Superiority

    Today we’re talking adrenal fatigue, gym FOMO, and the ridiculous pride of being a dog mom 🐶. Rochelle shares her recent health scare, what it’s like facing possible gym restrictions, and how past experiences with Hashimoto’s and bad doctors have shaped her approach to recovery. AnnMarie brings the laughs (and the dog shower invites) Whether you’ve dealt with burnout, inconsistent training, or just love a good gym rant, this episode’s for you.

    37 min

  2. 07/27/2025

    Cupcakes, Comebacks, AI Big Butts & A Third Arm

    We ate cupcakes for breakfast and tried to convince ourselves buying a new gym outfit means we went to the gym. In this episode, Rochelle and AnnMarie get very real about falling into a wellness funk—then figuring out how to bounce back their way out of it. Even though it feels like months that we've been here.   We talk body image meltdowns, spiraling over Tim Horton's donuts, fighting with ChatGPT for glute gains and how it gave us a third arm, plus trying to get back to balance without falling into toxic all-or-nothing habits. We’re not tracking macros. We’re not punishing ourselves. We’re just trying to be kind to our bodies again… one cupcake confession at a time.   👀 If you’ve ever fallen off your routine and felt like a failure—this one's for you.   👀 GOT GAINS TO SHARE? We feature YOU in episodes! Big or small - we celebrate them ALL! 👉 SUBMIT YOUR GAINS HERE 😂 GOT A CONFESSION?  Share your funny/embarrassing gym confession and we’ll share it on the pod! CLICK HERE 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with your gym bestie 💌 Click here to watch us on YouTube

    47 min

  3. 07/19/2025

    Stop Talking to Yourself Like an A**hole

    Ever find yourself doing all the “right” things—tracking macros, hitting the gym, following the plan—but still feeling like absolute 💩 about yourself? In this honest and empowering episode of Gym Bag Confessions, we’re calling out the toxic self-talk that holds so many women back from true progress. We talk about the invisible work—how you speak to yourself, how you treat yourself, and how love (not shame) is the real secret to lasting change. 💌 JOIN OUR HOT GIRL CHALLENGE!! 📝 Sign up here 👀 GOT GAINS TO SHARE? We feature YOU in episodes! Big or small - we celebrate them ALL! 👉 SUBMIT YOUR GAINS HERE 😂 GOT A CONFESSION?  Share your funny/embarrassing gym confession and we’ll share it on the pod! CLICK HERE 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with your gym bestie 💌 Click here to watch us on YouTube

    30 min

  4. 07/13/2025

    It’s Been a Month… And We Still Don’t Have Our Sh*t Together

    Welcome back to Gym Bag Confessions — the podcast where we normalize being a hot mess and making gains anyway 💅 In this episode, AnnMarie and Rochelle open up about how it’s been a full month since their last challenge… and they still don’t have their sh*t together. From gut-healing protocols gone rogue, string cheese debates, chaotic gym routines, and mental burnout — they share it ALL. But here’s the kicker: you can still be proud of yourself even in the mess. ✨ We cover: – Why we thought we’d be more “put together” by now – How real progress looks in real life – What’s actually working (even when it feels like nothing is) – The beauty in imperfection and showing up at 70% 🔥 Your permission slip: You don’t need to be perfect to make progress.   💌 JOIN OUR HOT GIRL CHALLENGE!! 📝 Sign up here 👀 GOT GAINS TO SHARE? We feature YOU in episodes! Big or small - we celebrate them ALL! 👉 SUBMIT YOUR GAINS HERE 😂 GOT A CONFESSION?  Share your funny/embarrassing gym confession and we’ll share it on the pod! CLICK HERE 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with your gym bestie 💌 Click here to watch us on YouTube

    33 min

  5. 07/05/2025

    Being Mormon F*cked My Fitness Journey (But Here’s What Helped)

    😮 Growing up Mormon taught Rochelle to be "perfect"—on the outside. But that pressure didn’t just mess with her mental health… it wrecked her fitness journey too. In this raw and hilarious confessional, Rochelle and AnnMarie dive deep into how perfectionism shaped their identities, their bodies, and their burnout. In this episode: How religious pressure baked in the “be perfect” mentality 🍰 The surprising ways perfectionism destroys real progress in fitness What finally helped Rochelle start showing up for herself again (hint: ✨radical honesty✨) Why “faking it” to appear disciplined only keeps you stuck How to redefine your “future self” goals without making her a robot  🎉 Shoutout to our She’s Making Gains Spotlight: Molly Carlson 💌 JOIN OUR HOT GIRL CHALLENGE!! 📝 Sign up here 👀 GOT GAINS TO SHARE? We feature YOU in episodes! Big or small - we celebrate them ALL! 👉 SUBMIT YOUR GAINS HERE 😂 GOT A CONFESSION?  Share your funny/embarrassing gym confession and we’ll share it on the pod! CLICK HERE 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with your gym bestie 💌 Click here to watch us on YouTube Follow us on IG

    32 min

  6. 06/28/2025

    Why Extreme Routines Lead to Burnout & What to Do Instead

    In this episode of Gym Bag Confessions, we’re getting real about something way too many of us fall for: extreme fitness routines that promise quick results but leave us burned out and over it. 🥵 We talk about why going 110% all the time doesn’t actually get you where you want to be—and what actually does work instead.   Rochelle opens up about her own history with all-or-nothing thinking and how letting go of perfection changed her entire relationship with fitness. AnnMarie shares how consistency (not intensity) is what keeps her in the game, even during life’s busiest seasons.   If you’ve ever said “I just need to be more disciplined,” or found yourself restarting the same plan over and over—this episode is for you. 💥   🎙️ Confess with us: What’s the wildest fitness rule or routine you’ve tried and regretted? DM us or submit your confession using the link below!   💌 JOIN OUR HOT GIRL CHALLENGE!! 📝 Sign up here   👀 GOT GAINS TO SHARE? We feature YOU in episodes! Big or small - we celebrate them ALL! 👉 SUBMIT YOUR GAINS HERE   😂 GOT A CONFESSION?  Share your funny/embarrassing gym confession and we’ll share it on the pod! CLICK HERE   🎧 Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with your gym bestie 💌 Click here to watch us on YouTube Follow us on IG

    30 min

  7. 06/10/2025

    Why Journaling Helped Me Finally Lose Weight

    In this week’s episode of Gym Bag Confessions, we're talking about the one habit that completely changed our fitness (and life!) game: weekly and daily planning. From tracking weight loss goals to budgeting money and staying mentally grounded — this habit is the foundation behind every glow-up we've had. We’re also spilling: 💪 A Hot Girl Summer win (shoutout to Erica for her 7lb drop!) 😂 A gym confession that’ll have you racing strangers on the treadmill 🥄 Our Ninja Creami fail (spoiler: orange zest is not it) 🧠 Why progress > perfection, and how to actually see your results Whether you’re in a cut, starting fresh, or trying to get organized AF — this episode will help you get (and stay) on track in a way that feels doable. 👇 Links from this episode: ✨ Join the Hot Girl Summer Shred Challenge 😂 Submit a gym confession 🔥 Share your gains + get shouted out on the show Subscribe, share with your gym bestie, and don’t forget — perfection is out, consistency is in.

    48 min

  8. 05/31/2025

    BBLs, Booty Gains, & ChatGPT Therapy: Our Wild Wellness Chat

    rom booty-building workout classes to AI-led emotional breakdowns (hi, ChatGPT 👋), this episode is one hot girl spiral… and we’re loving every second of it. Rochelle and AnnMarie are back with confessions, gym wins, and a raw, hilarious take on fitness, hormones, and what it really means to show up for your body. We kick things off with BBL drama and influencer transparency 👀 — should creators disclose their surgery when selling booty programs? Spoiler: yes. Then we dive into the realities of lifting for longevity 🏋️‍♀️, what actually builds muscle, and why your 80-year-old self will thank you for squatting heavy now. You’ll also hear about our latest personal records (hellooo PRs 🔥), real talk about emotional eating 🍫, and the time AnnMarie had a full-blown meltdown that ChatGPT talked her out of. Yes, our AI therapist is back. Oh — and did we mention the Ninja Creami again? Because yes, that’s still a thing 🍦. This episode is chaotic, honest, and just the right amount of unhinged. You’re gonna love it. 🎙 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join our 30-day Hot Girl Summer Shred Challenge — free, fun, and full of gains. All the links are below!   🎉 Shoutout to our She’s Making Gains Spotlight: @trainwithjoan 💌 JOIN OUR HOT GIRL CHALLENGE!! 📝 Sign up here   👀 GOT GAINS TO SHARE? We feature YOU in episodes! Big or small - we celebrate them ALL! 👉 SUBMIT YOUR GAINS HERE   😂 GOT A CONFESSION?  Share your funny/embarrassing gym confession and we’ll share it on the pod! CLICK HERE   🎧 Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with your gym bestie 💌 Click here to watch us on YouTube   Follow us on IG

    50 min
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Welcome to Gym Bag Confessions with your gym besties, Rochelle and AnnMarie—where fitness gets real, fun, and just a little bit sweaty. We’re spilling the tea from inside the gym bag: from workout wins and epic fails to the gym-girlie stuff no one talks about (yes, that too). Get ready for unfiltered convos, real talk on lifting, wellness stuff, and making gains (both in and out of the gym). If you’ve ever wondered what actually goes down between sets, spoiler: it’s more than just catching your breath. Whether you’re hitting your first squat or chasing your next PR, you belong here. Grab your water bottle, sis, and tune in every week—because someone’s gotta spill the pre-workout tea, and it might as well be us.

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