Giggles&Glutes Podcast
Welcome to Giggles & Glutes, a YouTube channel by best friends and Personal Trainers Donaé and Zoë, where we dive into all things life, fitness, and women’s empowerment. Join us for real talk, laughter, tips on building confidence inside and outside the gym and navigating everyday challenges. Whether you’re looking for workout advice, motivation, or a good laugh, Giggles & Glutes is your go-to spot for uplifting content. Subscribe now and be part of our supportive community!
Giggles&Glutes Podcast
Ditch the Scale: Smarter Ways to Track Your Fitness Progress
Are you letting a number on the scale ruin your day? In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé get real about why the scale doesn’t show the full picture—and how to actually track your fitness progress in ways that matter.
From strength gains to booty-growing jeans, from body comp hacks to Whoop insights and cycle syncing—this is the empowering conversation you didn’t know you needed. Expect giggles, real talk, and plenty of knowledge bombs to help you fall in love with the process again. 💪💕
✨ What we cover:
•The truth about daily weight fluctuations
•Why strength and performance tell the real story
•How to take progress pics that actually show change
•Why your jeans might be lying to you
•The underrated power of sleep, hormones, and hunger
⏰ Timeline:
00:00 Whoop update
01:52 Ditching the Apple Watch
03:15 Intro & topic reveal
04:32 Scale obsession
06:06 What weight really means
07:54 Why weight fluctuates
09:35 Hormones & cycle impact
11:26 Smarter weighing approach
12:49 Strength as progress
14:52 Progressive overload
16:20 Body composition vs scale
17:44 Zoë’s transformation story
18:55 Progress pictures
20:18 Clothing fit check
21:23 Flexibility & endurance
22:17 How you feel
23:25 Bonus facts: sleep & hormones
25:00 Final takeaways
25:40 Sign-off
📺 Watch on YouTube
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more
📲 Follow us on Instagram: @gigglesandglutes
💬 Share your thoughts in the comments — have BCAAs made a difference for you?
Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE this with a friend who’s ready to build a body they love. 💪🍽️
👩🏽⚖️ Disclaimer:
We always strive to share the most accurate information on a topic however this can be mixed with opinion and we maintain that all the views and opinions expressed in this video is just that.
Hang out with us on our socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giggles.glutes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigglesandglutes
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GigglesandGlutes
