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This is the Momma Fit Podcast with Dayna Deters. Dedicated to all those moms out there that want to fit a workout in a day, or want to fit in a moment of bliss, or HEY…you want to fit in those skinny jeans! Dayna Deters is the host of momma fit podcast. She is a mother of 2 beautiful girls, a wife, and entrepreneur. Her passion became her profession when she had a wake-up call about 15 years ago. With the support of others and a positive attitude, she was able to overcome the hurdles in her ...
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Motivation is central to creativity, productivity, and happiness. Motivation is what causes us to act, and when we act, we create movement, growth, and change; we feel involved, masterful, and significant; we feel powerful through experiencing how we can change the world; and we create more of what we love in our lives. And all of this gives our li…
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When it comes to resistance training, you may have heard people refer to the “mind-muscle connection,” but what does it actually mean? For years, I thought it simply referred to paying attention to, and being mentally aware of, the target muscle you are working. It was a way to filter out the environmental noise and distractions of the gym or home …
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From the first time we open our eyes we begin imitating our parents. When our caretakers smile at us we learn to smile. When our caretakers get frustrated, we learn frustration. In this process we start learning what to fear, what is good, what is bad, and how we should react to situations. It also shows us how to manage our emotions and how to int…
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No matter how clear you are about what you want in life and how passionate you are about living a life of meaning and purpose, the story you tell yourself about your LIMITATIONS can hold you back the life you were meant to have. Everyone holds limiting beliefs, which are those reasons they tell themselves they cannot have or do what they way. For i…
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Why do some people seem to succeed in all they do, but others flounder along at the rear? Mostly it's because the successful people have set goals and take steps to successfully to achieve them. So how do they always seem to achieve their goals? Here are five strategies they use: 1. Start with a long-term goal, write it down, taking into account wh…
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Some simple ways to change your experience in life is to change the way you talk to yourself. The conversations you have with yourself is a direct reflection of your mindset. If you are telling yourself “I am not good enough, I don’t deserve it, or it’s too hard I won’t be successful at it,'' your thoughts, this negative chatter, will create your r…
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Anyone that is working on losing weight and creating healthy lifestyle can tell you it takes time, dedication and patience. It also takes knowledge about what does or what does NOT work for you. Which is often discovered through a process of trial and error, which can be a struggle but a good one because than you find out what works for YOUR body. …
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Have you thought about your life goals? Life goals are the things that excite you, something that you would like to work on and achieve in order to be satisfied with your future and who you become. These could be anything from better relationships, a career advancement, starting a business, to traveling the world, to improving your health and finan…
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Although many of us may not realize it, rest days are very important when it comes to your overall health and fitness. Our bodies are amazing and can work hard when we want to. But it’s also very important to give our bodies rest, as well. When we take a day off from those hard workouts it gives our bodies time to repair themselves. HERE ARE SOME I…
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Detox. It's one of those popular expressions you hear constantly. A seasonal detox is an effective way to clear your body of toxins, which will also speed up your metabolism and enhance your overall health. Start by decreasing the amount of sugar you consume and keep your foods closer to natural whole foods. When done correctly — that is to say, in…
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Have you ever had that feeling that want to do something but the thought freaks you out? But maybe…you are getting to that point where you’re ready to act? But that action leads you to keep finding excuses to delay starting because of fear? This could be because you’re: Comparing yourself to other people Telling yourself that it might not work Not …
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Unless you’ve been under a rock or maybe a pile of never-ending laundry for the last few years- you’ve probably heard of the term “self-care”. We all need it, but rarely do we take it. This word can mean different things for different people. For some- it’s going to get a massage. For others it’s just a few hours of alone time to read that book tha…
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Not everyone has the same goals, and therefore no two goals are ever going to be approached in the same way! So today we will tackle the two very common (but different) goals in fitness: weight gain and weight loss. Keep in mind that these are general recommendations; there are many ways to accomplish a goal. But these are good places to begin with…
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If you’re lagging behind on working towards your goals or find yourself losing speed on progress, it may be time to take a step back and observe your surroundings. The answer to any stalling could just be your environment. Pay attention to your surroundings, from the environment to the objects and foods and people that are in it. If none of these a…
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Tis the season for emphasizing quick, functional workouts with the busy holiday festivities. This time of year, we’re also flooded with (lame) articles about how many miles you need to jog to “run off those holiday treats.” Let’s be real, people mostly love the holidays because of the food! But I did want to give you a friendly reminder that you do…
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If you ask me to choose one single strategy to help you reach all your wellness/fitness goals, I wouldn’t hesitate. I would tell you: Meal Prep. WHY IS MEAL PREP A BIG DEAL? Meal prep is key to a healthier living practice, not only will it help you shed some LBS but also help you with stress of making food when your kiddos are STARVING.... In short…
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We all deal with being overloaded at work, dealing with family drama or heck, even a messy house (well, maybe the messy house is often). It’s times like these when stress eating strikes and, eventually, it can ruin hard-earned weight loss or healthy eating progress. While those sleeve of girl scouts’ cookies, jar of peanut butter or bag of chips ma…
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We women are often blocked when it comes to asking for what we want. This holds true even when it comes to asking for additional training at work. Maybe you were taught to be polite and to go for what you want – but only if you weren't too demanding? As women ... how do we best to conform to that? Ring a bell? No matter what skill or new tool I am …
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How to pick the right workout or fitness regimen for you and your life. We all have different seasons and picking what works in that season that will work for you. I feel like fall starts a new year, if you are the age of having young children than this is your time. Even if you are not that age, anytime is a good time to start a healthy lifestyle …
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Whoever invented the concept of “breakfast, lunch, and dinner” deserves a hearty handshake from anyone who has ever tried to get their nutrition under control while working the night shift. After all, a little structure — be it three squares daily (and maybe a couple snacks), goes a long way toward giving us the right foods at the right time to hel…
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This is part two of Being Celiac. I wanted to share some resources and tips that can help you, from my own journey of learning about gluten-free living. In the beginning, all that I could think about was the foods I couldn’t eat anymore. I think that everyone reading this would agree that some of our favorite foods contain gluten. But everything go…
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Being Celiac – Looking back over the many years I think I appeared a healthy, fit and the oh, so--energetic person. I am known among my friends and family for my dedicated fitness routine and healthy eating. However, I was struggling in the worst way before my diagnosis. What no one knew at that time, including me, was that my immune system was att…
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Life and business are anxiety provoking every single day. Yet, a certain amount of stress is necessary to drive motivation and hard work. The kind of stress that creates deep, painful feelings of anxiety is usually situationally based and short term. We are most easily hijacked by feelings of anxiety when we are under the pressure of uncertain outc…
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As you know, I am the number one cheerleader for being in flow, staying present, and living in the moment. But us humans need structure too, and routines give us that. I have some tips and tricks to help focus and get in the flow in your morning routine. If you have children, like myself things can go array even to the most structured person. But i…
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No one ever knows what is going to happen next. But these transition times—between something being set and things being uncertain—are times of enormous potential. I share in this episode that I failed many things in life, the failures are what I can my lessons and lessons that I learn from. I also know that with failure that when I come back and ge…
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After a tough week at the gym, you can feel confident when you step on the scale. You've been working out regularly -- running, biking, swimming and lifting weights. Your clothes are already fitting a bit more loosely and you look better in your jeans. But when you look at the numbers on the scale, you're shocked to see that your weight has gone up…
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Think about this question first – Can you imagine what life would be like if we loved ourselves as much as we love our food? Some may think that is silly, but to some this is a normal feeling. I have been working with my clients to improve our self-esteem and self-worth so we can love ourselves and be a happier and healthier person inside and out. …
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Does that complaint sound familiar? "I want to lose weight but no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to slim down." If you're like many that are exhausted and frustrated because you're beginning to think that you are doing everything right but not seeing the results you want. Than you have hope! Some simple switches can make the difference. If you…
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I'm learning everyday what it is like to run a business. After 10 years of going out on my own, I have managed to pick up two more side businesses. All businesses are related which makes it easy to accomplish all three, but I have had my ups and downs and I know there will be many more. This episode is even more special since my husband also sat in…
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When taking on summer exercise outdoors, we need to be aware of the increase in heat and humidity. I love the heat, especially when Minnesota only gets a few months of it! It is easy to forget to replenish our bodies when it does get hot and humid outside, but it is super important to make hydration apart of your routine. Typically, our bodies are …
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Traveling with Fitness Goals in Mind. Whether it’s for business, pleasure, vacation, world domination, so at some point in our lives we all depart from the comfort of our personal comfort and visit another location. It might be a quick trip to the next town over for a business conference or a massive adventure halfway around the world for months at…
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Best part of Mother’s Day: spending it with my mom. My mom is a superhuman. For this episode of Momma Fit, I want to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day and I dedicate this episode to those that need to know that you’re enough. That you can do anything with the right mind-set, you’re a strong momma, and taking care of yourself is not a bad thing. Realizi…
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If you want to lose weight, and you want to do so in the fastest way possible, what’s the best strategy? Is it hours on the treadmill? Sprints up a hill? Could it possibly be squats and bench presses? Or a mix of both worlds, functional fitness? In today’s episode, I’m going to break down the difference between each contender and let you know which…
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Whoever invented the concept of “breakfast, lunch, and dinner” deserves a hearty handshake from anyone who has ever tried to get their nutrition under control. If you are one that does NOT work a 9-5 job, this one is for you! After all, a little structure — be it three squares daily (and maybe a couple snacks), goes a long way toward giving us the …
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We all have a favorite body part to focus on when it comes to working out. For some of us, our legs are easy to strengthen and work, while our arms are difficult to tone and strengthen. On magazine covers we see round, lifted butts and bikini-ready abs. We immediately come to the conclusion then that we need to perform endless amounts of crunches a…
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I get the instant gratification, and when we make healthy changes to our diet and start a new exercise program, we want to see results. Sooner rather than later, am I right? I get it, and I wished it was that easy! But most of these diets do not work forever. But if you are lucky and learned a way to eat that works for you and it is a lifestyle cha…
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When it comes to your health, there are few absolutes. But that’s not the case with sleep and exercise. You need both, period. Sleep is the base on which a healthy mind and body work together. From our immune function to our moods, energy, appetite and dozens of other health variables, if our body is not working with the two variables, it can becom…
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Many of us know someone who’s dropped a significant amount of weight, only to gain it back (and sometimes even more) before starting another diet. Maybe you’ve even been that someone...unfortunately, it happens to the best of us. The vicious down-again, up-again pattern–known as weight cycling or yo-yo dieting–can really be demoralizing. If you hav…
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When you begin to work out, every part of your body works together to make your movements effective—meaning some parts of you will shut down while other parts work harder. A good example is that your heart will begin to beat faster to pump blood to your muscles, while your stomach will slow down because digestion is not the body’s main priority any…
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Mommy guilt is an equal-opportunity affliction. It can strike whether you’re 20 or 40, stay at home momma or running your own company. This is one thing that you want to check to make sure if it’s keeping you balanced or going to the extremes. Why is there such a thing called MOMMY GUILT? And Why didn’t anyone warn me?? I will say that I have spent…
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How do you actually set your goals? Start thinking about the big picture. Changing poor lifestyle habits is rarely easy, especially if they comfort you, as smoking or overeating do for many people. You need a strong vision of what you want to achieve in order to succeed. What you will learn in this episode: 1. How to Commit– Allow yourself three to…
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When it comes to getting fit, you're willing to change, right? But the real deal on setting yourself up for success, comes from the mindset you have to change to make your goals a reality. Truth is, it doesn't matter how much you spend on a gym or how good your personal trainer is, it's really all about your behavior. And that's your mind over your…
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If you follow me on any of my social media platforms, you may know I LOVE the Rollga Foam Roller. Since I started using the Rollga, I have educated myself as to WHY we all need to use some sort of myofascial release tools (there are many, by the way!). My favorite so far, is the Rollga and the Helo by Rollga. These two tools have contours to help b…
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Today's episode are dedicated to those that are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant. Many expecting mom's always question "what can I do while pregnant?" and "what should I not do while being pregnant?" The reality is that the more active and fit you are during pregnancy, the easier it will be for you to adapt to your changing shape and wei…
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We all know that what you eat is important. But what about when you eat? Especially if you’re active? You will learn in this episode that there’s no perfect pre-and-post-training feeding regimen for everyone. Remember, that everyone is different, every BODY is different and we all are chasing a different goal. So just remember that we should set ou…
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If you work from home and your kids stayed home in the summer, you probably had some mixed feelings. You LOVE being around your children – one of the perks of working from home is close proximity to the family – but you probably equally love the office-like silence you were accustomed to throughout the school year. This option of keeping your child…
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I'm all about the non-scale victories when it comes mind health and finding the true results from eating healthier--more balanced meals, and working out. While most are concerned with the scale and how many pounds have been lost, because let's be honest, it is something we have always used to gauge our results while dieting in the past. But how I g…
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Our lives are stories that we constantly invite others to help us create, share and live. Our story is the meaning of our lives, that makes up experiences that shapes the truths we come to believe. We all have our own journey which lead to many different paths in life, but one thing for sure is that everyone's story is as important as someone else'…
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We all have a bad habit or two we could stand to lose, but habits are hard to break. Whether your bad habit is procrastinating, over eating, abundance time on social media, or any other one you want to change, here are some tips to help break free of negative behavior patterns. In this episode we will cover: 1. How changing some simple wording will…
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Have you ever noticed that two people can experience the same event but react in totally different ways? I sure have. And that reaction makes all the difference in the world. In life, attitude is everything; it is what shapes our beliefs and our desires. Harsh times will occur throughout our lives, but it is up to us how we interpret them. We are a…
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