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Highlights in this episode: • There will be lots of info on GLP-1s and peptides coming soon   • What I think of different brands of fitness trackers   • Variance in accuracy between devices   • Should you track your steps?   • Which metrics have more importance?   • Maintaining a healthy mindset while using activity trackers   • Should you track your sleep with a device?   I'm Kelly Wilson, owner of fitfizzstudio.com and I'm a personal trainer, nutrition coach, behavior change specialist, autoimmune disease educator and I've worked in the health and fitness industry for over 30 years. I'm here to help you ditch the gimmicks, optimize your energy at any stage of life, give you knowledge to make the smartest choices for your health, and remind you to celebrate victory along the way!  This information is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing should be interpreted as an intent to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prescribe.  Social media: @fitfizz Website: fitfizzstudio.com

Are you ready for a lil chat about season depression? A li'l seasonal depresh?    Highlights in this episode:  • What is seasonal depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.)? • About Dr. Norman Rosenthal, the scientist to give this a name • Contributing factors  • Why only certain people get seasonal depression and which factors make it worse • How to cope with mindset and feelings • How to cope with supplements • How to be supportive of friends who experience seasonal depression • The benefits of natural light and artificial "happy lights"   Part 2 is all about the role of vitamin D. There are some surprising factors and fixing seasonal depression is NOT as simple as "just take some vitamin D". That's why it's getting its own episode.    Resources in this episode:  https://www.normanrosenthal.com  https://www.psychiatria-danubina.com/UserDocsImages/pdf/dnb_vol28_no1/dnb_vol28_no1_25.pdf  https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/seasonal-affective-disorder  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4673349/  https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp.162.4.656?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3Dpubmed&    Happy lights recommended by Dr. Rosenthal: https://verilux.com/   https://carex.com/     Red light therapy panels: https://joovv.com/ https://redtherapy.co http://www.clearlightventures.com/ https://bioslighting.com/ https://www.biolight.shop/ https://mitoredlight.com  https://omniluxled.com    FitFizz website:  https://fitfizzstudio.com 

Creatine is a supplement that every single person out there can benefit from. No matter your age, size, health status, or activity level.  Let's address every common concern and question that most people have about creatine. I'm going to give you all of the information to ease your mind and hopefully, you'll become a lifelong fan of this beneficial supplement. I'm not even selling it. So don't worry there's no sales pitch at the end. I truly just want you to do whatever you can to optimize your health for overall strength and longevity.  In this episode:  • Creatine monohydrate vs. creatine HCL • Does creatine cause bloating or weight gain? • Does creatine cause hair loss? • Does creatine cause muscle cramps? • Creatine and bipolar disorder • Creatine and non-athletic lifestyle benefits  • Creatine and athletic benefits • Dosing recommendations  • Is creatine loading necessary? PubMed Links: Creatine supplementation and cognitive performance in elderly individuals  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17828627/ Creatine supplementation for older adults: Focus on sarcopenia, osteoporosis, frailty, and Cachexia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35688360/ Creatine in T Cell Antitumor Immunity and Cancer Immunotherapy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34067957/    Creatine electrolyte supplement improves anaerobic power and strength: a randomized double-blind control study: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1186/s12970-019-0291-x Creatine Supplementation in Women's Health: A Lifespan Perspective: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/3/877  To sum it all up, creatine is safe, effective, and everyone should strongly consider using it throughout any stage of life. It aids in brain health, athletic performance, muscle health, bone health, sleep quality, and mood. And these are facts that have been proven over and over by legitimate scientific studies.  Don't get hung up on the brand. Just look for a label that says creatine monohydrate. I highly recommend this product not just for performance but also for longevity, optimizing aging, and protecting health through the lifecycle.  If you enjoyed this, share it on social media, tag FitFizz and let me know your favorite part. Send it your loved ones and get them on some creatine!  Thank you so much for listening! I'm Kelly Wilson, your health concierge, and until next time, breathe, stay strong, and always celebrate victory! Website: fitfizzstudio.com Social: @fitfizz

Are you ready for some cold, hard facts on fitness and weight loss gimmicks? I don't want you to waste your money on things that don't work. Buckle up for my harsh truths on why things like 30-day squat challenges don't work, red flags on supplement labels, foods and supplements that are not doing what influencers say they do, and how to outsmart all of it by knowing what these things are really all about.  From waist trainers, to juicing, to fat burners, to metabolism resets, to detoxes and cleanses, and one particular MLM that is selling lies — find out why these are all not worth your time or money.  I'm hyper-critical about supplements. One brand I trust and use daily is DotFit. You can get 20% off your entire order by using my link: bit.ly/fitfizzsupplements 

Do you ever find that you keep doing certain things and you just can't seem to stop? Have you ever taken a harsh look at ways that you might be self-sabotaging?    If you're not familiar with the term buffering, I'm teaching you all about it today.    • Learn to identify ways that you buffer so you can change them • Learn the most common forms of buffering  • Learn to identify ways that you avoid emotions in order avoid pain which prevents personal growth • The difference between self-sabotage and buffering • The difference between buffering and self-care   Shop: https://etsy.com/shop/fitfizz Coaching: https://fitfizzstudio.com   

Have you ever been told that your standards are too high? Do you have a hard time meeting your own high standards? Do you ever feel frustrated or anxious that you can't ever seem to get certain things done? If you said yes to any of those things, keep listening because that's today it's all about perfectionism and procrastination and believe me, I GET IT!  We're going to look under the hood and make some sense of why do these things.   Learn:  • How perfectionism and procrastination are fear-based  • How these behaviors can stem from childhood or trauma (so it's not your fault) • How I broke up with perfectionism • What is revenge procrastination?  • How to actively change these behaviors if you want to     In case you're a new listener, welcome. I am Kelly Wilson. I'm the owner of https://fitfizzstudio.com and I'm a personal trainer, nutrition coach, behavior change specialist, autoimmune disease educator and I've worked in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years. I am here to help you ditch the gimmicks, finding strength through your struggles, give you the knowledge for making the smartest choices for your own health, and remind you to celebrate victory all along the way!    The information shared is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing should be interpreted as an intent to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prescribe. 

  Did you know that people pleasing behaviors are fear-based? And most fear-based behaviors have roots in trauma. People pleasing can definitely stem from trauma.   Nobody chooses to be a people-pleaser. Listen to find out what it's all about, where it comes from, what to do about it and what to if you're not ready to accept if you might be a people-pleaser.   I'm Kelly Wilson and I'm the owner of fitfizzstudio.com and I'm a personal trainer, nutrition coach, behavior change specialist, autoimmune disease educator and I've worked in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years. I am here to help you ditch the gimmicks, finding strength through your struggles, give you the knowledge for making the smartest choices for your own health, and to remind you to celebrate victory all along the way!   The information shared is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing should be interpreted as an intent to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prescribe.   Website: https://fitfizzstudio.com

How can you improve eating habits if you're never at home? I know that many people are still at home more than ever (thanks, COVID-19) but there are people like truck drivers, hospital workers, hair stylists, nail techs, construction workers, teachers, the people who sanitize buildings, and many other professions who are serving the public all day who can't always depend on conveniences like kitchens or break rooms to make eating healthy meals easier. This episode is for you! Even if you don't have access to a way to heat up any food and you have to eat in the car. This advice applies to all of these on-the-go people and therefore it can certainly apply to anyone who is at home or working in an office with traditional lunch breaks.    The key thing here is being prepared! I'm going to give you several ways to do that so that you can successfully change your eating habits rather than just grabbing the nearest fast food all the time. Find out the three main categories for how to prepare to make healthy food choices when you're not at home plus a bonus!    Episode webpage for more info: https://fitfizzstudio.com/podcast    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kellywilson   Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitfizzenergyoasis 

Happy new year! It's that time of year where fitness gimmicks are rampant. Listen to my 10 harsh truths while we talk about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.    For more information from this episode, visit https://fitfizzstudio.com/podcast   

Complaining is never really complaining. Think about that. Today's episode is short and sweet, but you might be able to learn a lot about having empathy.   It's pretty easy to recall a time when you or someone else said "stop complaining". As the title of the show states, complaining is never really about just the complaint itself. Yet we often classify a complaint as simply that.    There is a desire inside of every complaint. There is an unmet need.    I don't see complaints. Ever, really. I really, really don't.   What I do see: • people who are misunderstood • people expressing their sincere thoughts • people who have no other outlet to vocalize how they feel about something • people who have no one to hold space for them • people who are hurt • people who are depressed • people who are in pain • people who've been betrayed • people who feel alone • people who are exhausted • people who are at a breaking point • people who are adjusting to change or struggling with changes in life • people who have no one to turn to for talking about things • people who are in active trauma or unhealed trauma   I don't see complainers. I see people who want to be seen, heard, and people who need empathy.   I challenge you to look deeper the next time you're about to label something as a complainer. There's a need not being met. If you don't have the emotional space to go deeper or to fill that emotional need, at least be decent enough to acknowledge they have some kind of frustration, pain, or unmet need rather than dismiss it as "complaining".   I'm Kelly Wilson and I'm the owner of fitfizzstudio.com and I'm a personal trainer, nutrition coach, behavior change specialist, autoimmune disease educator and I've worked in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years. I am here to help you ditch the gimmicks, finding strength through your struggles, give you the knowledge for making the smartest choices for your own health, and to remind you to celebrate victory all along the way! The information shared is for educational and informational purposes only.    Nothing should be interpreted as an intent to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prescribe.   

My guest today is Dr. Kevin Jackson who is sharing information on his research that he's done on concussions and traumatic brain injuries.     Kevin has a doctorate in animal science with a specialization in reproductive physiology. He is a former research scientist at the University of Illinois and he is currently a Clinical Program Manager.       Some highlights in today's show:      • Kevin's experiences with playing football at U of I and concussions     • How his career led him into doing research on traumatic brain injuries     • The cooling helmet that he developed to assist in recovery from concussions and TBIs     • What you should and should not do if you're with someone who has severely hit their head     • Short-term and long-term consequences and recovery from concussions and TBIs     • Long-term mental health for former athletes     • lots more!       Here is a video from the University of Illinois where Kevin has worked with the football team. This video explains some of his research and you can see the different versions of cooling helmets that he spoke about on the show.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM7wjBc9xSc     For more information visit https://fitfizzstudio.com/podcast       I'm your host, Kelly Wilson, owner of fitfizzstudio.com and I'm a personal trainer, nutrition coach, behavior change specialist, autoimmune disease educator and I've worked in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years. I am here to help hold yourself to new standards of healing, personal growth, behavior change, and transformation...to give you the knowledge for making the smartest choices for your own health, and to remind you to celebrate victory all along the way!     The information shared is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing should be interpreted as an intent to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prescribe. 

Let's talk about concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). I think this is important stuff to have a baseline knowledge of this because you truly never know if someone in your life will have an accident and you might not have immediate access to doctors.       The first thing people think of when they hear the word concussion is probably football or car accidents. From all of my years of being on dance teams at various football games, it's always a serious matter when you see someone take a hit and everyone on the sidelines starts whispering the word concussion but I remember many times being on the sidelines and wondering how all of these people knew right away to say "Oh it's probably a concussion". My mind always thinks "but how do we know if it's a concussion?"     In case you have not heard the term traumatic brain injury (TBI) before, a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury and concussions usually fall into the category of mild TBIs. It's not as serious of a TBI as one where there is a brain hemorrhage, but the soft tissue of the brain has bounced against the hard surface of the skull fairly hard. It can have a long list of consequences if left untreated.       For people who might have experienced a concussion many years ago, there are still restorative things you can do if you still experience symptoms many years later which I'll also talk about.       Some highlights in this episode:     · common causes       · acute and long-term symptoms     · primary and secondary injuries       · supplements and nutrition       For all of the details discussed in this episode, please visit https://fitfizzstudio.com/podcast     Join the FitFizz Pod Squad: https://patreon.com/kellywilson      I'm Kelly Wilson, owner of fitfizzstudio.com and I'm a personal trainer, nutrition coach, behavior change specialist, autoimmune disease educator and I've worked in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years. I am here to help hold yourself to new standards of healing, personal growth, behavior change, and transformation...to give you the knowledge for making the smartest choices for your own health, and to remind you to celebrate victory all along the way!       The information shared is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing should be interpreted as an intent to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prescribe. 

Jason Colley is sharing tons of great info on the show today! We covered a lot so be sure to listen to the whole episode. All of these golden nuggets of information apply to all fitness and ability levels.       Jason is a personal trainer and strength coach. He has a BS in Exercise Science and Strength and Rehabilitation, he's a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, he's an expert when it comes to performance and recovery systems, he's the owner of  http://prsystemstraining.com/     Here are some things he shares on this episode:     • Bracing with the body and rooting the feet to optimize your performance     • Different types of breathing while you're doing training and running and why they matter     • Proper lifting shoes     • Tips for runners     • Tips for lifters     • Plantar fasciitis     • and tons more!     Follow Jason on Instagram and check out his informative videos:  @JasonColleyPRs     Jason's website:  http://prsystemstraining.com/ 

Last week I explained what medical gaslighting is. Today I'm giving you 11 ways to empower yourself if you find yourself being medically gaslit.         You can see the full list on the episode page at fitfizzstudio.com/podcast so you can refer back to it, save it and share it.         In this episode, you'll learn how to shift your preparation, language, and mindset so that you'll never leave the doctor feeling defeated or hopeless again.         Patreon https://patreon.com/kellywilson        Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/FitFizzRawEnergyOasis/         Leave me a voice message or ask a question:  https://www.speakpipe.com/fitfizz       Order lab tests on your own: https://fitfizzstudio.com/lab-testing       Set up personalized coaching session: https://fitfizzstudio.com/coaching       My name is Kelly Wilson, owner of fitfizzstudio.com and I'm a certified trainer, nutrition coach, behavior change specialist, autoimmune disease educator and I've worked in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years. I am here to help you ditch the gimmicks, finding strength through your struggles, give you the knowledge for making the smartest choices for your own health, and to remind you to celebrate victory all along the way!       The information shared is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing should be interpreted as an intent to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prescribe.     

Have you or a loved one have ever been undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or had doctors dismiss your very, very real symptoms? That's medical gaslighting. It's harmful and all too common.       No matter how much you like a certain doctor, how much you trust them, how highly recommended they are, or even if they're said to have the top credentials in the world, I think that society as a whole could use a dose of trusting doctors slightly less. I know that might be a hard pill to swallow for some people but keep listening to today's topic to see why. And it's not for the sake of thinking they're not smart, but to remember they are human too and try not to put them on a pedestal the way our society as a whole tends to do. This also relates back to everything I talked about last week in terms of why I think the phrase "be your own best health advocate" can be misleading.     Have you or a loved one ever had repeated trips to the doctor with no diagnosis? Or no real diagnosis? Or a situation where you tell the doctor what hurts or how something feels and it seems like they barely pay attention or act like you're not experiencing what to you tell them you're experiencing? I've had all of these things happen. I've mentioned bits and pieces of my own story on several other episodes and today we're pulling a lot of that together.     It's something called medical gaslighting that far too many people experience and I'm talking about it because for me, learning this term was a key turning point in having the language I needed in order to fire doctors who were failing me (time and time again) and to take back my power in regards to my health.       Medical gaslighting is when a doctor or other healthcare professional downplays, overlooks, or dismisses symptoms that a person is having.         Some examples of what medical gaslighting sounds like are:       "No, I don't think you need that test."       "It's not really that serious."       "Let's just wait and see how you are in 6 months"       "Just try to do more yoga and eat more salads...I really think you're fine"       "I think there's nothing really wrong other than you might be a little depressed so let's prescribe you something for that."         Also in today's episode:       • 3 main reasons why doctors' hands are somewhat tied when they end up medically gaslighting patients       • Taking more of a stand for what your rights are with doctors       • Some of the ways that I was severely medically gaslit over the years by doctors and how I put an end to it.       Find me on social media @fitfizz       Leave me a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/fitfizz         Schedule a 1-on-1 coaching session: https://fitfizzstudio.com/coaching         My name is Kelly Wilson, owner of fitfizzstudio.com and I'm a certified trainer, nutrition coach, behavior change specialist, autoimmune disease educator and I've worked in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years. I'm here to help you ditch the gimmicks, finding strength through your struggles, give you the knowledge for making the smartest choices for your own health, and to remind you to celebrate victory all along the way!       The information shared is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing should be interpreted as an intent to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prescribe.