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No Kale.
Some Muscle.
All Sarcasm.
The ramblings of a friendly and sarcastic fitness coach with simple, real life advice!


Why "Willpower" Isn’t the Problem (And What Actually Helps)
Ever wonder why some days you can easily say no to the office donuts, and other days you inhale three before noon? It’s not because you...
Lisa Kelly
1 day ago2 min read
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The "All or Nothing" Mindset Is Ruining Your Relationship With Food
You’re Not “On” or “Off” a Diet—You’re Just…Eating. Does this sound familiar: You start a new “clean eating” plan. You’re all in. No...
Lisa Kelly
Apr 22 min read
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Building Habits That Stick, Even When You're Not Feeling It
There are days when the motivation is high, and we feel like we could conquer the world. But...there are also days when getting out of...
Lisa Kelly
Mar 192 min read
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Why Perfectionism Is Holding You Back (And How to Let It Go)
I know, I know... perfection sounds nice in theory. But perfection is the enemy of progress. The constant pursuit of perfection is...
Lisa Kelly
Mar 52 min read
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How to Stay Motivated When the Excitement Fades
I like to teach my clients that motivation is like a spark—it’s exciting at first, but it doesn’t last forever. The truth is, if you’re...
Lisa Kelly
Feb 192 min read
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Podcast Episode: Do I Really Need to Diet to See Results?
Ah, dieting—the magical solution to all of life’s problems… said no one ever. If you’ve ever wondered whether you have to swear off...
Lisa Kelly
Feb 121 min read
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The Power of a Deeply Rooted ‘Why’ in Fitness
When it comes to fitness, most people start with surface-level goals: “I want to lose weight,” or “I want to look good for summer.” While...
Lisa Kelly
Feb 52 min read
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Podcast Episode: Do I Really Need to Track Everything I Eat?
Tracking your food can be a great tool for building awareness about your eating habits, but it’s not the only way to stay mindful. In...
Lisa Kelly
Jan 291 min read
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5 Tiny Habits That Make a Huge Impact on Your Health (No Gym Membership Required)
Most health advice sounds... exhausting. Wake up at 4 a.m., meditate for an hour, meal prep everything, and oh—don’t forget your celery...
Lisa - Refire Fitness
Jan 222 min read
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Podcast Episode: How Do I Start When I've Failed So Many Times?
It took me a few tries to really figure out how to bring my podcast idea for Refire to life, but I think I found my groove! I have...
Lisa Kelly
Jan 152 min read
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Why the ‘All or Nothing’ Mindset is Killing Your Motivation
Here’s a scenario for you: It’s January 3rd. You’ve been eating perfectly all week—grilled chicken, salads, a heroic effort to avoid the...
Lisa - Refire Fitness
Jan 82 min read
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Focusing on What You Can Do
We all know the nagging feeling that you’re not doing enough or that you’re not good enough because of the things you can’t do. Maybe...
Lisa Kelly
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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What If Failure Wasn't the End?
You set a goal, you work your tail off, and then—bam—failure. It feels like you’ve hit a brick wall, and suddenly, your dreams seem a...
Lisa Kelly
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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Are Your Goals Truly Yours?
It’s that time of year again. The “New Year, New Me” energy is everywhere, and the pressure to set big , bold , life-changing goals...
Lisa Kelly
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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The All-or-Nothing Trap: Why We Keep Falling for It and How to Finally Break Free
The “all-or-nothing” mindset is sneaky. At first glance, it looks like pure motivation—a clear path to achieving everything we want, with...
Lisa - Refire Fitness
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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How to Make Healthy Choices When Life Gets Busy
Holidays are coming, work is piling up, and everything feels like it needs your attention yesterday. Sound familiar? It can make it feel...
Lisa - Refire Fitness
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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How to Start Moving When You Don’t Feel Like It
Yup…there are days when the couch looks a little too inviting and that workout plan seems like a big ask. But moving doesn’t have to mean...
Lisa - Refire Fitness
Nov 13, 20242 min read
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Why Small Wins Matter (Hint: Your Brain Loves Them)
We often start towards health and fitness goals with lofty dreams of changing it all in one shot and going all in...But the problem?...
Lisa - Refire Fitness
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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Emotional Eating: Recognizing the Signs and What to Do About It
One minute you’re watching Netflix, the next you’re knee-deep in a family-sized bag of chips, and you’re not quite sure how you got...
Lisa Kelly
Oct 30, 20245 min read
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How to Eat Healthy Without Going Broke
So, you want to eat healthier, but every time you try, it feels like you need a second mortgage just to afford groceries? We’ve all been...
Lisa Kelly
Oct 23, 20244 min read
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