Episodios

  • a week in the life
    Jul 30 2024

    In this week's episode, I'm inviting you to join me for a week in my life. While it wasn't a particularly exciting week, I wanted to share it with you! Each day, I sat down in front of my microphone to record, answering a few questions and sharing my thoughts, feelings, and opinions on the day's events.
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    • Body recomposition: Sustainable fat loss--for good.
    • If you feel like you want personalized support in taking the final steps towards improving your relationship with food and your body, I am here to provide one-on-one guidance. This may be especially helpful if you have already been working on this for some time and are looking for additional support to make further progress.
    • Establishing and focusing on healthy habits (movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management), and/or
    • Finding a balanced, flexible, & sustainable approach to achieving your body goals, then I'd love to connect: info@wellnesswithalicia.com OR fill out my application form.

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  • a love letter to routine, simple pleasures, personal & professional goals, losing fat without tracking, dieting biofeedback, and eating more than others
    Jul 17 2024

    In this week's episode, I'm excited to recap my birthday weekend, I share a list of everyday things that bring me a ridiculous amount of joy, a game-changing mani/pedi hack, and dive into Elise Loenen's insightful Substack, "A Love Letter to Routine." I'll also reflect on my own relationship with routines, discussing exposure therapy and distress tolerance. Plus, I'll be answering your questions!
    Q: How do you lose fat without tracking calories and macros?

    Q: I’m so unhappy in my body but I can’t get away from eating unhealthy. It’s starting to seem so overwhelming and like it’s not possible for me to lose weight. I have this idea in my head of it just is what it is and I’ve missed my time to get healthier.

    Q: What does your husband do for work?

    Q: What’s something you’re working on right now? Business and personal?

    Q: I’ve been in a deficit for about 6 weeks, haven’t lost any weight but have lost inches and my clothes fit better. I feel leaner, but I always hear people say if you aren’t losing weight you aren’t in a deficit. Should I drop calories?

    Q: If I want to build muscle and lose fat at the same time, what should I focus on? Nutrition? Strength training? More steps?

    Q: What biofeedback markers would indicate someone should end a cut or increase calories?

    Q: How to cope with eating more than my husband/everyone else? I’m working on building muscle and it’s hard when diet talk is everywhere and my husband eats like a bird lol


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    • Body recomposition: Sustainable fat loss--for good.
    • If you feel like you want personalized support in taking the final steps towards improving your relationship with food and your body, I am here to provide one-on-one guidance. This may be especially helpful if you have already been working on this for some time and are looking for additional support to make further progress.
    • Establishing and focusing on healthy habits (movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management), and/or
    • Finding a balanced, flexible, & sustainable approach to achieving your body goals, then I'd love to connect: info@wellnesswithalicia.com OR fill out my application form.

    Send me a DM on Instagram: @aliciamayconnors
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    57 m
  • notes app, late-night eating, Pilates vs. weights vs. yoga, & tracking leading to eating past fullness
    Jul 10 2024

    In this week's episode, I discuss turning 35 and explore how I use the Notes App, along with how you guys use it. I also talk about 'THE shower' and answer your questions!
    Q: Do you get the same health benefits (ie. strength, bone and joint health) from weights vs. pilates, vs. yoga?

    Q: I have tracked my food for years and want to start a more intuitive eating approach and work on listening to my appetite cues. Sometimes I catch myself eating past fullness just because “I can.” ie. I have calories left at the end of the day. Tips to stop eating once I’m full.

    Q: I’m what you would call “skinny fat” even though I hate the labels but it’s just easier for the question. What would you suggest I do for the next 6 months if my goal is look leaner but with muscle?

    Q: How long should you wait before making changes to a deficit if it’s not working?

    Q: How do you think a person knows they’ve hit the low end of their body's setting point in a fat loss phase?

    Q: How do I incorporate strength training into a busy jiu jitsu training schedule? I need an effective 20-30 min workout that can get me results over the next 7 weeks.

    Q: I work really long hours and as a result I usually have lunch around 3:30pm and then after working 7+ hours on my feet, I’m starving around 10:30-11pm. Are there any negative consequences to eating that late?
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    • Body recomposition: Sustainable fat loss--for good.
    • If you feel like you want personalized support in taking the final steps towards improving your relationship with food and your body, I am here to provide one-on-one guidance. This may be especially helpful if you have already been working on this for some time and are looking for additional support to make further progress.
    • Establishing and focusing on healthy habits (movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management), and/or
    • Finding a balanced, flexible, & sustainable approach to achieving your body goals, then I'd love to connect: info@wellnesswithalicia.com OR fill out my application form.

    Send me a DM on Instagram: @aliciamayconnors
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    www.wellnesswithalicia.com
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    47 m
  • cheat meal guilt, 'shredding for the wedding,' weight loss challenges, pregnancy lifting tips, and more!
    Jul 3 2024

    In this week's episode, I'm sharing a few recommendations, including the Celine Dion documentary, Family Affair on Netflix, Pinterest boards, and my top 3 summer reads. Then, I dive into answering your questions!

    Q: How to not feel guilty when I eat cheat foods?

    Q: I’ve heard you mention that being super lean has some negatives. That people need to think about if it’s worth it. Lately you look super lean (and amazing! Such hard work!) and I’m curious if you have anything negative or new challenging things coming up from being so lean?

    Q: Newly engaged and people are constantly talking about “sweating and shredding” for the wedding. Help!

    Q: I’m going on a bachelorette trip with a bunch of my girlfriends, and I really like to exercise on my vacations, but most of them don’t. I’m feeling nervous and anxious about this. Do I not exercise, do I see if everyone wants to, or do I just wake up really early and go for a run?

    Q: My workouts have gotten longer in time and I like to cut down so it’s back to 60-90 mins, Can I do this by reducing reps/sets but increasing intensity (weight on bar) to make sure I’m getting the same stimulus?

    Q: Just found out I’m pregnant (yay!). How should I change my RIR or rep range (if any) during pregnancy in your program (provided that I feel well and have total control of this?)

    Q: Is there anything that truly makes it hard to lose weight? (Minus major health conditions) or is that just an excuse we tell ourselves? Like, Oh I’m getting older so it’s harder to lose weight. Or, I’ve been eating inflammatory foods so it’s harder to lose weight?

    Q: Just reached my goal after a two month deficit. (My first one ever!) How do I get outta this thing back to maintenance?? A complicating factor is I’ve just started a marathon training block, so my nutritional needs are gonna go up significantly.


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    • Body recomposition: Sustainable fat loss--for good.
    • If you feel like you want personalized support in taking the final steps towards improving your relationship with food and your body, I am here to provide one-on-one guidance. This may be especially helpful if you have already been working on this for some time and are looking for additional support to make further progress.
    • Establishing and focusing on healthy habits (movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management), and/or
    • Finding a balanced, flexible, & sustainable approach to achieving your body goals, then I'd love to connect: info@wellnesswithalicia.com OR fill out my application form.

    Send me a DM on Instagram: @aliciamayconnors
    Check out my Website:
    www.wellnesswithalicia.com
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    48 m
  • this past weekend, lifestyle priorities as a mom, weight gain on Lexapro, fat loss plateau, & more!
    Jun 26 2024

    In this week's episode, I recap the latest in pop culture: Travis Kelce's performance in London, Justin Timberlake's DUI, the "Brat Girl Summer" trend, the new Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders series on Netflix, and my thoughts on digital detoxes. Plus, I'll be answering your questions!

    1. What aspects of your lifestyle would stay a priority to you if you became a mother?

    2. If you had a client with fat to lose and is on lower calories but not losing, what do you do? Their body isn't responding...and I don’t want to go lower calorically or have room for more activity. Spending time at maintence and diet again down the road? How do you approach this?

    3. Since starting Lexapro in March, I’ve gained 10lbs. I haven’t changed anything else (eat 3 large meals, lift 3-4x/week, etc.), & I’m feeling defeated. Of course I’m sticking with the Lexapro bc it’s been amazing for my anxiety, But I would also like to drop this 10lbs. Not sure what to do:(

    4. Favourite Taylor Swift era?

    5. If pregnant, can you gain meaningful muscle since you're eating in a calorie surplus?

    6. Does it really matter what we eat after training, I’ve heard fast glycemic should be consumed but I do love oats and fruit.

    7. If someone were to up their calories to go into a slight surplus for building muscle, should the process be slow and gradual or go for it?
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    • Body recomposition: Sustainable fat loss--for good.
    • If you feel like you want personalized support in taking the final steps towards improving your relationship with food and your body, I am here to provide one-on-one guidance. This may be especially helpful if you have already been working on this for some time and are looking for additional support to make further progress.
    • Establishing and focusing on healthy habits (movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management), and/or
    • Finding a balanced, flexible, & sustainable approach to achieving your body goals, then I'd love to connect: info@wellnesswithalicia.com OR fill out my application form.

    Send me a DM on Instagram: @aliciamayconnors
    Check out my Website:
    www.wellnesswithalicia.com
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    45 m
  • hating your body, eating in a surplus, eating off kids' plates, sustainable macro ratios for women, and putting yourself first
    Jun 19 2024

    In this week's episode, I'm talking about the TV shows I'm loving, a new book I'm reading, and why adherence is WAY more important than having the 'perfect' plan when it comes to improving your health and changing your body. Then, I'm answering your questions!
    Q: What are 5 songs that always get you hyped in the gym?
    Q: Tips on starting your fitness journey when you struggle to put yourself first?
    Q: What is a sustainable macro ratio for woman in your opinion?
    Q: How do I stop hating my body? I know I’m suppose to accept and love my body, but I don’t.
    Q: Is it okay to not change your program for a year as long as you’re progressing?
    Q: I’m considering doing a surplus, which I’ve never done! What are the pros and cons?
    Q: How do you break the habits of little bites here and there, especially while cooking for kids?
    Q: How to get over the guilt from skipping workouts? My parents are in town for my grad and I’ve barely worked out in a while.

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    • Body recomposition: Sustainable fat loss--for good.
    • If you feel like you want personalized support in taking the final steps towards improving your relationship with food and your body, I am here to provide one-on-one guidance. This may be especially helpful if you have already been working on this for some time and are looking for additional support to make further progress.
    • Establishing and focusing on healthy habits (movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management), and/or
    • Finding a balanced, flexible, & sustainable approach to achieving your body goals, then I'd love to connect: info@wellnesswithalicia.com OR fill out my application form.

    Send me a DM on Instagram: @aliciamayconnors
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    51 m
  • tips for eating out, supplements, starting a public IG, returning to maintenance, and more!
    Jun 12 2024

    In this week's episode, I'm recapping my weekend, getting interrupted by construction noise, sharing a few recommendations, and answering your questions!

    Q: How did you overcome the initial hesitation of starting an Instagram page where you post frequently and talk on your stories? I want to share my passion for fashion on my Instagram, but I feel self-conscious because all my family and friends follow me. Should I block them all?

    Q: Tips for eating out and staying on plan when trying to lose fat?

    Q: Curious if you eat starchy carbs? They never end up in my Instagram stories:) if you don’t, can you explain why? Thanks!!

    Q: Supplements? I get so overwhelmed. Greens? Trace minerals? Electrolytes? What do you recommend?

    Q: What factors go into determining what a persons daily calories intake should be? And how many -/+ lbs on the scale is normal when you reverse out of a deficit to help me find my true maintenance without gaining all the weight I lost. I’m assuming my maintenance calories will have to be lower than they were.

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    • Body recomposition: Sustainable fat loss--for good.
    • If you feel like you want personalized support in taking the final steps towards improving your relationship with food and your body, I am here to provide one-on-one guidance. This may be especially helpful if you have already been working on this for some time and are looking for additional support to make further progress.
    • Establishing and focusing on healthy habits (movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management), and/or
    • Finding a balanced, flexible, & sustainable approach to achieving your body goals, then I'd love to connect: info@wellnesswithalicia.com OR fill out my application form.

    Send me a DM on Instagram: @aliciamayconnors
    Check out my Website:
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    42 m
  • lifting safely during pregnancy, forcing yourself to eat enough, when you don't want to keep gaining muscle, & more!
    Jun 5 2024

    In this week's episode, I'm sharing my latest recommendations, recapping my low-key weekend, and answering your questions!
    ✨ Q: How much does nutrition influence the volume you gain and what about strength? I find it tiring to track everything but I have more or less an idea of how many proteins I need to eat and I do that?

    ✨Q: How should I handle nutrition when I’m awake for 2 hours in the morning before I’m able to work out If I don’t like working out on a full stomach? Pre-workout or small protein bar?

    ✨Q: I’m pregnant and OB said don’t lift more than 40lbs. I was already dialling in my training to not push too hard but this recommendation feels arbitrary. How do I keep lifting safely?

    ✨Q: If you could do anything else professionally, what would you do?

    ✨Q: Keeping in mind that lifting/fitness is equal parts health and aesthetics, why are coaches often triggered when someone like me that gets big with training gets to a point where they don’t want to grow anymore muscle?

    ✨Q: Is it bad to force myself to eat if I know I’m under-eating my maintenance (and I’m not trying to lose weight)?

    ✨Q: How much fat should the average female consume for healthy hormone levels? 5’4 130lb for reference.

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    • Body recomposition: Sustainable fat loss--for good.
    • If you feel like you want personalized support in taking the final steps towards improving your relationship with food and your body, I am here to provide one-on-one guidance. This may be especially helpful if you have already been working on this for some time and are looking for additional support to make further progress.
    • Establishing and focusing on healthy habits (movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management), and/or
    • Finding a balanced, flexible, & sustainable approach to achieving your body goals, then I'd love to connect: info@wellnesswithalicia.com OR fill out my application form.

    Send me a DM on Instagram: @aliciamayconnors
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    48 m