Make Fit Simple
My name is Andrea and I am a mother of 4 girls under 7, wife to a mountain man, a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and Owner of DFH Training. I have been featured in People and on Good Morning America and I truly love all things woman's health and fitness. But lets face it, the fitness industry is complicated and it feels like the everyday mom doesn’t fit the mold. There is so much conflicting information and you're busy and don't have time to figure it all out. That’s why I have made it my mission to simplify Health and Fitness while creating a welcoming, realistic and empowering space for like minded women. I am happy you're here and I hope you stay a while. Follow me on Instagram @deliciouslyfitnhealthy and visit my website www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com
Episodes
264 episodes
266. What You Need to Know About Cycle Syncing with Dr. Alyssa Olenick
Andrea sits down with exercise physiologist and women’s health researcher Dr. Alyssa Oleynick to break down the truth about cycle syncing, women’s hormones, and fitness myths that are all over social media right now. In this first part of a two...
265. How Your Initial Thoughts Shape Your Results More Than You Think
Andrea shares a personal realization sparked by reviewing her own program data, uncovering how the mindset you bring into something can shape your results before you even begin. She breaks down the difference between short term and long term th...
264. The Moment I Realized I Was a Complete Hypocrite as a Trainer
Andrea opens up about a moment that stopped her in her tracks when she realized she was going against her own advice in her fitness journey, sharing a personal story about chronic hip issues and the frustration of repeated setbacks. Through a c...
263. The Biggest Strength Training Updates in Years: New ACSM Guidelines
Andrea breaks down the latest update from the American College of Sports Medicine, unpacking what the newest research actually says about strength training, muscle growth, and how to make fitness more effective and realistic for everyday life. ...
262. In Case You Missed It: How to Stop Self-Sabotage with Dr. Thais Gibson
Andrea revisits one of her most impactful conversations in this re-released episode on self-sabotage with Tais Gibson, counselor, bestselling author, co-founder of The Personal Development School, and a leading expert in attachment theory and s...
261. The Good, Better, Best Method: A Simple Way to Stay Consistent with Your Fitness
Andrea shares her “secret weapon” for staying consistent with fitness year round and makes a compelling case that perfectionism, not laziness, is what truly derails progress. Drawing on research and years of coaching experience, she breaks down...
260. Meal Prep and Mastering Blood Sugar Swings with Meredith Mann Founder of The Peachie Spoon
Andrea sits down with Merideth Mann, certified holistic nutrition coach and founder of The Peachie Spoon, for a real life conversation about making meal prep doable and meals more balanced without adding more stress or time. Merideth shares her...
259. The Connection Between Hip Rotation and Knee and Back Pain with Dr. Meghan Sak-Ocbina
Andrea sits down with Dr. Meghan Sak-Ocbina, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS to break down a missing piece in a lot of training plans: internal and external hip rotation. Together, they connect the dots between hip rotation and common issues like knee pain,...
258. The Real Reasons Your Metabolism Feels Stuck
Andrea reframes the idea of a “broken metabolism” and walks through the deeper drivers that truly influence how the body functions. She shares why metabolism is about far more than calories and workouts, pulling back the curtain on the roles of...
257. The Real Reason Your New Year Motivation Disappears
Andrea closes out the year with an encouraging, grounded conversation about why New Year’s resolutions so often fall apart and what actually works instead. She walks through the science and psychology behind motivation, capacity, stress, and th...
256. The Holiday Reset: Three Simple Tips to Stay Sane This December
Andrea knows chaos of December and walks you through three simple ways to stay grounded during the busiest month of the year. She breaks down a nervous system reset, shares smart snack upgrades to keep energy steady, and introduces a mindset fi...
255. Everyone Talks About Protein but No One Tells You This About Carbs
Andrea breaks down why carbs deserve just as much attention as protein when it comes to muscle, metabolism, hormones, and long term results. She explains five clear reasons carbs actually support muscle growth, recovery, and thyroid health, and...
254. The Biggest Mistake People Make During the Holidays When It Comes to Health and Fitness
Andrea shares the number one mistake people make with health and fitness during the holidays and explains how it quietly sabotages progress every year. Tune in to hear about actual data from her clients on how to avoid this mistake. She o...
253. 5 New Insights I Learned From the Women’s Health Summit
Andrea shares five powerful takeaways from a recent women’s health summit that deepened her passion for hormones, gut health, nutrition, and strength training. She talks about how midlife hormone shifts can affect hunger, mood, digestion, and m...
252. Protein vs Aminos vs Creatine: What You Really Need to Know with Angelo Keely
Andrea sits down with Angelo Keely, co-founder and CEO of Kion, for a clear, down-to-earth talk on supplements, protein, essential amino acids, and creatine. She guides listeners through what actually matters for building muscle, supporting fat...
251. How to Make Your Health and Fitness Goals Effortless
Andrea shares powerful insights from the book Effortless by Greg McKeown, guiding listeners through practical steps to overcome burnout and simplify their fitness journey. With relatable stories, actionable strategies, and encouragemen...
250. Is This Overlooked Hormone Wrecking Your Energy, Mood and Muscle Tone?
Andrea dives into the often-overlooked hormone DHEA and explains how it affects energy, mood, muscle, and overall hormone balance. She breaks down what DHEA is, why it matters, and what can cause it to be too high or too low. Listeners will lea...
249. Six Sneaky Things Keeping You From Improving Your Core Part 2
Andrea dives deeper into the world of core and pelvic floor health, breaking down six commonly overlooked reasons your core might not be improving, no matter your age or stage of life. Whether you're postpartum, in perimenopause, or just lookin...
248. Are GLP-1s a Catalyst or a Crutch?
Andrea dives into a topic she’s been closely following for a long time: GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. As a personal trainer and nutrition coach, she breaks down what GLP-1s are, how they work, their benefits and side eff...
247. How a Busy Mom Transformed Her Fitness and Mindset with Jacklyn McLaughlin
Andrea welcomes guest Jacklyn McLaughlin to share her inspiring two-year journey of transforming her health, confidence, and mindset through hands-on coaching. Jacklyn opens up about the struggles she faced after having children, feeling stuck ...
246. Help! Why Am I Waking Up at 3 AM? Cortisol, Perimenopause, and How to Snooze Again
Andrea discusses all-too-common 3:00 AM wake-up call and offers practical, compassionate advice for anyone struggling with disrupted sleep due to stress, cortisol imbalances, perimenopause, or postpartum life. She shares mindset tips and action...
245. A Quick Pause for a Bigger Purpose
Andrea opens up about her ongoing hormone journey and shares a personal update on how she’s adjusting her own stress levels in real time. After reflecting on a recent episode about perimenopause and stress, she makes the decision to scale back ...
244. The 20-Minute Rule That’s Changing My Mornings (And My Brain)
Andrea shares a simple but powerful habit she’s been practicing to enhance her energy during the day and focus in the mornings. She opens up about the personal benefits she’s already experienced, from clearer focus to improved workouts, and eve...
243. Should I Eat After 7 PM? Let's Break It Down
Andrea tackles a long-standing myth about eating after 7 PM and why it’s not as straightforward as many think. Drawing from her experience coaching thousands of women, she breaks down the pros and cons of eating later in the evening, from post-...
242. For My 35+ Ladies - Why Are My Workouts No Longer Working?
Andrea discusses why tried and true workout and nutrition routines may suddenly stop working, especially for women in perimenopause and beyond. She explains how hormonal changes like declining estrogen impact muscle, metabolism, and insulin sen...