You don’t need another diet.
You need a reason to stop chasing skinny like it’s still 1999.

In this week’s Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m joined by Olivia Young—a coach who gets it. We both work with women who’ve spent years stuck in the “eat less, move more” loop… and it’s just not working anymore. So we’re doing what most people won’t: we’re having the real convo about what it actually takes to feel good in your body, without obsession.

Here’s what we get into:

👉 What performance goals look like (even if you’re not a gym junkie)
👉 Why 15 grams of carbs before your workout might be your new best friend
👉 How stress and sleep quietly sabotage your results (and what to do about it)
👉 Why the scale isn’t telling you the whole story—and never has
👉 How to think like an athlete—even if you're just trying to keep up consistent with your workouts

Plus… why one solid hour in the gym is plenty. You don’t need a 2-hour grind fest to see results. You just need strategy—and to stop letting your hunger be a badge of honor.

Ready to eat more, feel better, and train like a grown woman? Hit play.

👉 Tag @kimjeffersoncoach and @livebeyondthetable and let us know your next performance win.

Screenshot and share if you’re done micromanaging your macros and ready to live, lift, and actually enjoy your body again.

If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent more summers than you’d like to admit bouncing between being “on plan” or going completely off the rails—then beating yourself up for it.
I used to believe that if I wasn’t starving, sore, and checking every damn box on a to-do list, I was failing.

In this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m calling BS on all of that.

I’m sharing how I went from obsessive meal prep and gym workouts on vacation (yes, I was that girl) to actually enjoying my life and making progress. It’s all about what I call my Non-Negotiables—a few simple habits I can take with me anywhere that keep me grounded, sane, and consistent no matter what life throws at me.

What I Dive Into:

• Why extreme doesn’t equal effective (and never did)
• The “perfect plan” lie that kept me stuck for years
• The 1–3 habits that helped me feel free, not frantic
• How I let go of the guilt around fun foods like rosé and ice cream
• How I learned to reflect instead of self-destruct

“Fun isn’t failure. One fun meal doesn’t cancel out a week of consistency. But beating yourself up? That will knock you off track.”

If you’re over 40 and done with starting over, this one’s for you. No more chasing perfect. It’s time to build a lifestyle that can hold up when life gets messy (because it always will).

Want in on the Unsexy Summer Shred?

This is my 8-week challenge for women who want to build real, repeatable results using boring-but-powerful habits. Nothing extreme. Just sanity, sustainability, and success.

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Grab the waitlist link before it’s gone.

Your Turn — Let’s Make This Interactive:

Screenshot this episode and tag me on IG @kimjeffersoncoach. Tell me:

👉 What’s one non-negotiable you’re committing to this summer?

Let’s stop dieting and start doing this differently—together.

Links

Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic

Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com

Ever feel like you're crushing life… until life crushes you right back?

You're meal-prepping, showing up for workouts, answering emails faster than ChatGPT, helping your kids survive college admissions, and wondering why you are running on fumes.

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just burned the hell out.

In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Ellen Schinke, burnout expert, high-achiever whisperer, and fellow recovering perfectionist, to break down what burnout really is (hint: it’s not just being tired) and how to spot it before you're face down on the floor wondering if wine counts as a self-care strategy.

We get into:
The 4 types of burnout (yes, there’s more than one!)
Why your brain won’t shut up at night (hello, overthinking)
The sneaky ways you’re numbing with "healthy" habits
How to ditch the pressure for balance and aim for sustainable badassery
What self-compassion actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not bubble baths and mantras)

Whether you're running on caffeine and cortisol or just feeling off lately, this conversation will give you the words, awareness, and tools to pull yourself out of burnout and back into your body.

No guilt. No shame. Just real talk, real tools, and a reminder that doing less doesn’t make you less.

Links:

https://www.coachellyn.com/
Burnout proof podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6cc1P6jMmalAt4BPcNArsb?si=bce2e544f54a462f
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Tu9qz1phbTogtWYeyAAQ
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@coachellyn

Systems https://www.coachellyn.com/systems
Is your business stressing you out https://www.coachellyn.com/bpb

Unsexy Summer Shred https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/unsexysummer/
Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic

Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com