Is cardio really making you gain weight?
Why isn’t your low-calorie diet working?

In this episode of the Fit in Real Life podcast, I’m joined by Ashley Fillmore, a leading expert in sustainable weight loss, founder of Metabolic Fix™, and host of the Cheers to Your Success podcast. With nearly 20 years of experience, Ashley helps women heal their metabolism and balance their hormones for lifelong body transformation.

Here’s what we dive into:

Is Cardio Sabotaging Your Fat Loss?
Is cardio good for you? Does burning more calories lead to faster weight loss? Or, could your workout routine be holding you back? Ashley shares the nuances of finding the right workout plan for your body.

The Key to Metabolic Health
What does it really mean to be metabolically healthy? Hint: It’s not just about cutting calories or exercising more.

Why Low-Calorie Diets Can Fail You
Are you eating less but still not losing weight? Ashley shares why cutting calories is not the answer, and what to do instead.

This episode is packed with game-changing insights to help you become the live a healthy life.

ENJOY!

-Tanja

Here’s how to get in touch with Ashley:
Website: metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/one
Podcast: https://metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/podcasts/cheers-to-your-success
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_fillmore1/

It’s almost a year since my breast explant surgery.

I’m sharing what the journey has really been like, from redefining my own version of femininity to discovering that confidence comes not from changing my body, but from accepting it as is.

We often measure ourselves by our perceived “imperfections”—whether it’s our stomach, arms, skin, or scars—forgetting that we’re so much more than a sum of individual parts. If you've ever found yourself replaying that background noise of self-criticism, this episode is for you.

In this episode I talk about:
✨ Redefining femininity: it’s personal, and it’s empowering.
✨ Body confidence as is—embracing where I am now without striving for perfection.
✨ The value in letting go of “standards” that were never really ours to begin with.
✨ How self-acceptance can open up new freedom, connection, and even joy.

Thank you for listening, and I hope you find encouragement here to love and accept yourself fully and completely.

-Tanja x

For years, I was chasing that elusive goal of being in the best shape of my life... which, in my mind, meant effortlessly running up a long hill looking graceful—and without my thighs chafing.

But lately, my goal has changed. Now, it’s not about being in the best shape OF my life, but in the best shape FOR my life.

What does that even mean?

It's about looking beyond the here and now. Sure, I still want to feel strong and confident, but now I’m also thinking about things like:

• Strengthening my body so I can hike and climb stairs and play well into my 80s and 90s
• Prioritizing my joints so I can keep doing the things I love (like hiking adventures 🏔️)
• Thinking about my hormones so that I ACTUALLY can sleep at night and don't burn myself out

And sometimes, the best thing I can do for my health is REST.

So, if you’re curious about how this mindset shift can help YOU live a strong, active, and vibrant life for years to come, tune in to my latest podcast episode: “The Best Shape for Your Life.”

I'm so glad you're here!

-Tanja x