Contributor Blog Archive
A collection of past articles and guest contributions from members of the Your Level Fitness community.
Over the years, a number of coaches, creators, and members of the Your Level Fitness community contributed articles and insights to this site. These pieces covered topics such as fitness, nutrition, mindset, and personal development from a variety of perspectives.
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Contributor Articles
The posts and episodes below were written byand feature contributors who shared their experiences, insights, and perspectives with the Your Level Fitness Community.
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How to categorize food
Instead of labeling food as good, bad or fuel, let’s label them by what they do/provide for our bodies.
YLF: 051 Chat with Genna
I have been battling my weight my entire life. But this past year I had the duodenal switch done. The beginning was a rocky start. I ended up septic and had to have emergency surgery. I almost died. The first few months I was in and out of the hospital. But now I down 215 lbs and 93 inches.
YLF: 050 Chat with Kaitlin
Every night I check in with my body and decide what kind of workout I’ll do the next day. Now that I no longer go to the gym, I have to be pretty deliberate about it.
YLF: 049 Chat with Susan
Every night I check in with my body and decide what kind of workout I’ll do the next day. Now that I no longer go to the gym, I have to be pretty deliberate about it.
YLF: 048 Chat with Salina
We chat about the importance of just starting, podcasting, coaching and why you need to have a plan but be flexible.
YLF 047: Chat with Maryellen
Every day I learn to love myself as well as be more confident within my skin no matter if I hit my goal or not I have to remember how far I have come.
Jacqueline Tufino
I am strong and I am capable. I have learned so much about fitness, health, and myself over these last 15 months and I believe I can to help others so the same.
YLF: 045 Chat with Emily
Emily's learned a lot while working through her weight loss journey! She's now leading a group of women as a Beachbody coach, growing her team in the most genuine way possible. We also take a few detours down memory lane. Connect with Em on Instagram & TikTik.
YLF 044: Chat with Frank
Find out the difference between logging your food and counting calories. Frank tells us why losing weight this time around has been different than his previous attempts. Read his blog and connect on Instagram.
YLF: 043 Chat with Amber
Amber has used fitness as an outlet for past trauma and stress. Now she's doing things outside of her comfort zone. Follow her on Instagram.
YLF: 042 Chat with Jeremy
“i have struggled with weight loss for a long time. Started many of times but always gave up and quit. January 2019 I told myself this is it. I wanted to give myself a year and really stick to making better choices with eating and working out. After a year and a half i lost close to 70 pounds and i am getting weight loss surgery in November. It has not been easy at all. A lot of ups and downs throughout this time.”
ADP 507: The simple solution almost no one will follow
Are you ready to follow what the they won’t?