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Nacho Fitness Coach

Nacho Fitness Coach

by Caleigh and Sara

Season 8

Peptides: Did We Find the Magic Pill?

Sara went down a rabbit hole. It started with a quick weight gain she couldn't explain, a turning-45 reality check, and the sneaking suspicion that willpower wasn't going to cut it this time. So she started doing her research — like actually doing her research — and landed somewhere she didn't expect: peptides. This week we break down what peptides actually are, how GLP-1 and GLP-2 are different (and why the difference matters), and the surprisingly good argument for starting with a peptide before you've even fixed your habits. Sara also explains the lego theory of aging — yes, really — and why the 10 pounds she's been sitting on for years finally started moving. If you've been hearing about peptides everywhere and not really knowing where to start, this is your starting point. Sara lost 10 pounds. Zero side effects. Caleigh is already influenced. The rabbit hole officially has two of us in it.

Testosterone : Are You Running on Empty?

Okay so we started this episode asking the hard-hitting questions — would you rather give up caffeine or social media? And Caleigh's answer might tell you everything you need to know about her. But then we got into the actual topic, and it's a good one: testosterone. Not just a "man thing." We both have it. We both need it. And a lot of us are running low without even knowing it. Sara pulled her actual Function Health results on air and her total testosterone came in at a 7. Optimal range? 15 to 47. So we got into what that actually means: the fatigue you brush off, the brain fog you chalk up to being busy, the muscle tone that just isn't responding the way it used to. Plus we busted a few myths — including the one that says you need TRT to build muscle after 40 (you don't, for most people) and the one that says low T only affects your sex drive (very, very false). We covered the lifestyle stuff that actually moves the needle — strength training, eating enough, sleep, managing stress — and what tanks it (extreme calorie restriction and crushing cardio, we're looking at you). And if you're at the point where lifestyle isn't cutting it anymore, we got into TRT options: shots, pellets, and creams. Yes, there's a pellet that goes in your butt. We discussed it. In detail. Connect with us on social media! Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | Website This podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

Kids Fitness: Are These Kids Moving Enough?

Kids don't need a gym membership or a packed schedule to be active — but they do need movement. In this episode, Sara and Caleigh break down what it actually looks like to raise kids who move their bodies, why 60 minutes of moderate activity a day matters, and why none of it has to cost a single dollar. They get into screen time as the real barrier to active kids, why throwing kids into organized sports too young isn't always the answer, and what actually happens when you just take the iPad away and let them be bored for a minute. Spoiler: kids are surprisingly good at figuring it out. Sara also talks about what she focuses on when training middle schoolers — it's not the weight room, it's coordination, movement patterns, and making it fun. Plus, why being a role model for your kids matters more than any class or program you could ever sign them up for. Connect with us on social media! Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | Website This podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

Food Pyramid : Six to Eleven Servings of What Now?

In January 2026, the government released a new food pyramid — and it flipped everything we grew up with upside down. Protein and healthy fats are now at the top. Whole grains got demoted to the bottom. Ultra-processed food got explicitly called out on an official government website for the first time. We went through the whole thing live at realfood.gov, including the part where the site opens with “America is sick” in big red letters before the pyramid even appears. Sara breaks down why this goes beyond personal food choices — schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and government assistance programs all operate off these guidelines. A lot of people don’t get to choose what they eat. That’s why the pyramid changing is actually a big deal. Plus sourdough, SCOBY, and a Sara Lee bread investigation that goes exactly where you’d expect. Connect with us on social media! Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | Website This podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

Zone 2

There's a tangent at the top of this one — it's a good one — but once the fitness content kicks in, it's one of the more useful episodes we've done. Caleigh's Apple Watch got an update that started showing heart rate zones during walking workouts, and the data had some things to say. Sara breaks down what zone 2 actually means: working but not struggling, breathing harder, still able to hold a conversation. And more importantly, what it actually takes to get there and stay there. Spoiler — it's more than most people are doing. From there, it's a full breakdown of TDEE activity level multipliers, why most people rate themselves too high on the scale, and the rule Sara uses when running macro calculations for clients. Plus, why the incline on your treadmill is doing more work than you think — and what to do when you don't have one. Connect with us on social media! Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | Website This podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

Egg Cooker: Why Did Nobody Tell Us About This?

Hard-boiled eggs are one of the best proteins you can keep in the house — cheap, versatile, easy to grab on the go — but only if you actually prep them. And if you've ever stood over a pot of boiling water, set a timer, then peeled the shell off in chunks while half the egg white comes with it, you know there has to be a better way. Turns out there is, and it's been on Amazon for under $35 this whole time. The egg cooker is having a moment in our house, and we're breaking down everything — how it works, why farm fresh eggs are actually the worst ones to peel, and why deviled eggs have a completely different portion logic than every other egg preparation. If eggs are any part of your meal prep situation, this one's for you. We also take some detours before we get there, because that's just how this podcast works. There's a story involving a Nickelodeon star, some deeply questionable impulse control, and a souvenir t-shirt from a tattoo shop. You know — the usual. Connect with us on social media! Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | Website This podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

Hyrox : We Did the Research. We’re Still Not Doing It.

HYROX is all over the fitness internet right now and we finally went full nerd on it — what it actually is, what each of the eight stations involves, what the weights and distances look like in practice, and who this thing is genuinely built for. Spoiler: the burpee broad jumps got an immediate hard no. The ski erg wasn’t far behind. We also got into something a lot of people think about but don’t always say out loud: how much of what you consume online is actually your choice? Between Sara’s News Feed Eradicator setup and Caleigh’s full unfollow-everyone approach, the conversation turned into a real one about what it means to actually curate your experience on social media — and why you don’t owe anyone your attention just because they post. And then somehow: workout playlists, music licensing laws for gyms and fitness classes (genuinely wild), a guy who free-climbed a 101-story skyscraper without ropes live on Netflix, and a check-in on whether the NFC photo shoot is still happening. It is. Probably. 12–16 weeks minimum. Connect with us on social media! Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | Website This podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

Caleigh CPT? : What If I’m Not Meant to Be a Trainer?

This week on Nacho Fitness Coach, we did something slightly chaotic—we asked ChatGPT to explain why Caleigh wouldn’t be a good personal trainer… and then read it out loud. Turns out, it had some very specific opinions. We go through each point and unpack what being a trainer actually involves, from patience and repetition to handling clients who don’t always follow through. Along the way, we talk about burnout, personality fit, and whether loving fitness automatically means you should coach other people. By the end, we shift the conversation from “should Caleigh be a trainer?” to “what kind of coach would actually make sense?”—because maybe the answer isn’t no… it’s just not the version everyone expects. Connect with us on social media! Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | Website This podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

Soapbox Sara : Girl, Are You Okay?

Caleigh and Sara are back, but this time we’re putting a timer on the chaos. Caleigh gives Sara a topic, sets a three-minute countdown, and lets Soapbox Sara go absolutely feral with a no-holds-barred fitness rant. We bounce through rapid-fire topics, calling out common myths, overcomplicated advice, and the stuff that just needs to be said out loud. Some rants stay on track… others spiral immediately—but every single one is honest, unfiltered, and way too relatable. If you’ve ever wanted someone to just say what everyone’s thinking about fitness, this episode delivers. Connect with us on social media! Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | Website This podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

Canceled : Can We Go Back to Fitness Please?

This week on Nacho Fitness Coach, Caleigh and Sara spiral into a story about a fitness influencer who got himself very publicly “canceled”… and what we thought was going to be a quick tangent turns into a full-blown discussion about social media, influence, and human behavior. We talk about what happens when people gain a following and start to believe their own hype, why reacting emotionally online almost never ends well, and how easy it is to forget there are real humans behind the comments. We also share some of our own experiences with viral content (and accidental internet attention), and how weird it feels when something small suddenly reaches a lot of people. As usual, we go off on a few tangents—parenting, identity, and the realization that nobody really has it all figured out. If you’ve ever followed someone online and later questioned it… or wondered how much of social media is actually real… this one’s for you. Connect with us on social media! Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | Website This podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

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