Most people think the new year begins in January, but your friends at the Body Rockin' Goals podcast make the point that autumn or "back to school" season can be the perfect time to make a new start.

As a teacher, Lora gives us insight as to how the new "no cell phone" policy at her school is going and how it may be benefiting kids both mentally and physically.

Darlene talks about the importance of making yourself a priority and why it's way more fulfilling to go to the gym than the doctor.

This is a slightly expanded episode of the Body Rockin' Goals podcast and it's packed with tips and tool you can use to help you continue to make progress on your own fitness journey. We think you'll really like this one and we thank you for listening. Enjoy!

Tis the season when kids around the country return to school and your friends at the Body Rockin' Goals podcast are here to help you navigate the transition.

From adopting new morning routines to getting stuck behind a bus to finding the time to prioritize your fitness goals, back to school season affects us all.

Darlene and Lora discuss some of the challenges kids and parents face adapting to the new school year as well as some of the benefits that come with a change in schedules.

We had a lot of fun making this episode of the Body Rockin' Goals podcast and we think you'll have a good time too. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

You may have heard about the reintroduction of the President's Council on Physical Fitness test in schools. Your friends at the Body Rockin' Goals podcast remember what it was like when we were in school and you may too.

Join Lora, Darlene, and Wizard as they reflect on the different ways the test used to be implemented and how they fared.

They also offer some tips on what it could mean for your kids and how you can help prepare them.

We always have a great time making the Body Rockin' Goals podcast for you and we think you'll have a great time listening. Thanks for checking it out and Enjoy!

Your friends at the Body Rockin' Goals podcast know how difficult it can be understanding how to navigate seemingly endless nutritional choices.

In this week's episode, Darlene, Lora, and Wizard unpack some ways to make smart choices that fit your specific goals.

What are ultra processed foods? Lora helps define what they are and why they are so prevalent in our diets.

Nutrition can be confusing and we try our best to simplify some of the ideas about what might work best for you. And we have a few laughs while we're at it.

Thanks for listening and enjoy this latest episode of the Body Rockin' Goals podcast.

This episode of the Body Rockin' Goals podcast is brought to you by the letter "E", and this week "E" stands for exciting!

When was the last time you played? I mean play like a seven year old would play? You may work out. You may even have fun working out, but this week Darlene and Lora discuss the importance of tapping into your inner child while reaching for your fitness goals.

Wizard tells a tale about watching the PFC (Pillow Fighting Championship) and his own pillow-fighting experiences.

We had a ton of fun making this episode of the Body Rockin' Goals podcast and we think you'll have a great time listening. Thanks for checking it out and enjoy!

We talk a lot about creating routines when it comes to achieving your own Body Rockin' Goals and few things can disrupt that routine more than vacation.

Lora and Darlene discuss their own personal experiences while on vacation. How did they handle their dietary needs? How did they manage their activity levels? Did they need a vacation from their vacations? We discuss.

Plus, we tackle new policies and recommendations when it comes to nutrition and overall health. The information can be confusing and your friends at the Body Rockin' Goals podcast do our best to simplify.

Thanks for listening and enjoy this back from vacation episode of the Body Rockin' Goals podcast!

Lots of folks are going on vacation this time of year and your friends at the Body Rockin' Goals podcast are here with some helpful tips to help you have fun while still staying on the path to your fitness journey.

Should you work out on vacation? What about the foods you eat? Darlene and Lora offer some great advice on both.

As a bonus, the BRG crew discuss some of the situations to watch out for when going through airport security.

This is a fun episode and we think you're going to like it. Thanks for listening and enjoy your summer!

Your friends at the Body Rockin' Goals podcast tackle the grocery store this week.

The discussion began with a video we saw complaining about the high cost of food so we dive into some strategies for getting the most nutritional bang for your buck at the store.

We call it "strategic shopping".

You'll get a lot out of this informational episode and we think you'll have some fun along the way.

Thanks for listening and enjoy the Body Rockin' Goals podcast!