Training for HYROX at 6 Months Pregnant: Lessons on Fitness, Flexibility, and Listening to Your Body

Are you curious about training for a HYROX fitness competition - while pregnant or not? In episode 423 of the Fit Friends Happy Hour podcast, Katie, a non-diet dietitian, personal trainer, and host, shares her firsthand experience preparing for HYROX at six months pregnant. This candid episode covers the physical and mental adjustments she made, the science behind exercising during pregnancy, and why listening to your body is key.

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The Rhythm of Real Consistency: Ditching the Trackers to Build Lasting Habits

Why does staying consistent with healthy habits feel impossible? In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, RD and personal trainer Katie Hake explains why tracking apps and “try harder” strategies often backfire - and what to do instead. Learn how perfectionism disrupts progress, what research says about rigid food tracking, and the simple habit-building systems that actually work for busy women. If you want consistency that feels doable (not draining), this episode shows you how to build it.

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Macro Tracking vs. Intuitive Eating: What Busy Women Need to Know

Struggling with food tracking apps and feeling defeated by numbers? You’re not alone! In episode 421 of Fit Friends Happy Hour, Katie Hake - a non-diet dietitian and personal trainer - shares why she doesn’t recommend macro tracking for most of her clients. While counting macros can help athletes and those with specific health needs, Katie Hake explains that most people benefit more from rebuilding trust with their bodies rather than relying on an app.

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Is Functional Medicine Just Diet Culture with a Fancy Name?

Are Functional Medicine and Diet Culture the Same? Have you ever tried everything to feel better - cutting out gluten, dairy, sugar - or even taking expensive supplements, only to end up feeling exhausted and confused? In episode 419 of the Fit Friends Happy Hour, Registered Dietitian and host Katie Hake dives deep into the world of functional medicine, unpacking where it truly helps and where it can dangerously mimic diet culture.

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Is It Dieting or Disordered Eating? How to Recognize the Difference

Is Food Taking Up Too Much Brain Space?
In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, non-diet dietitian Katie Hake breaks down what disordered eating really means - and why it’s more common than you think. Learn to recognize the subtle signs of food obsession, understand its impact on your mental and physical health, and discover practical steps to find peace with food - no “rock bottom” required. Listen now: Episode 418 – What Is Disordered Eating?

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Mindful Eating, Simplified: The One Small Shift That Changes Everything

Struggling with mindless snacking or eating on autopilot? You’re not alone! In episode 413 of Fit Friends Happy Hour, non-diet dietitian Katie Hake dives deep into the power of mindful eating and shares one small, life-changing shift you can make this week. Discover what mindful eating really means, why it’s different from diet culture, and the top three barriers that get in the way of eating with awareness. Learn practical, science-backed tips to help you enjoy your food, reduce guilt, and reconnect with your body’s natural cues. Ready to eat with more satisfaction and less stress? Try these four mini habits for mindful eating and take your first step toward food freedom - no rules or guilt, just greater enjoyment and self-trust.

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Summer Wellness Without the Rules: Simple Tools for Feeling Good (No Tracker Required)

Ready to ditch the food guilt and enjoy a summer of flexibility, energy, and food freedom? In this post, non-diet dietitian Katie Hake shares practical, mindset-driven wellness tips for staying grounded - without calorie counting or toxic fitness rules. Learn how to hydrate smarter, snack without shame, move with joy, and redefine wellness on your terms this summer.

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Redefining Fit: How Wellness Culture Fuels Disordered Habits (And What to Do About It)

Tired of tracking, “clean eating,” and toxic fitness pressure? In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, non-diet dietitian Katie Hake shares how wellness culture can sneakily promote disordered behaviors, and what real, joyful health looks like instead. Learn the red flags to watch for and how to build a relationship with food and movement based on self-trust, not guilt.

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Redefining Postpartum Fitness: Why Bouncing Back Isn’t the Goal

Wish you could feel like “yourself” again after having a baby - or already dreading the pressure to “bounce back” even before pregnancy? This episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour uncovers the real postpartum fitness journey - why it’s harder (and more emotional) than Instagram makes it look, and what nobody tells you about healing, rebuilding strength, and embracing your new body. More than half of new moms report body dissatisfaction - let’s change that narrative with honesty, compassion, and science-backed strategies.

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