Fit for Real Life with Virginia
Fit for Real Life with Virginia is the podcast for women who want sustainable health, confident energy, and real-life results—without perfection, obsession, or starting over every Monday.
Hosted by Virginia, Faster Way coach, wife, mom of two, travel-lover, and working professional, this show teaches simple, science-backed habits that fit into your actual life. Whether you're juggling career and carpool, rebuilding your health journey, or craving energy that lasts, you’ll find honesty, humor, and doable strategies here.
This is wellness for the woman who wants her healthiest years to start now.
Episodes
15 episodes
Travel More & Better With Melissa Barronton From Sunshine Travelers Podcast
In this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Barronton from the Sunshine Travelers Podcast, a source I’ve come to trust for practical, real world travel advice.I first discovered Melissa and her husband Scott through their podcast and Instagra...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:32:31
The In Between Week - Mini Episode 3
From In-Between to Intentional: Choosing Consistency Over Another RestartThis week between Christmas and New Year’s can feel awkward — not quite holiday, not quite “back to normal.” And for a lot of women, it’s where consistency q...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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8:52
The In Between Week - Mini Episode 2
🎙️ Episode 2: Eating Without Tracking — Using the PPP Plate(Protein • Produce • Pleasure)The week between Christmas and New Year’s can make tracking food feel overwhelming — but not tracking can feel just as stressful. In...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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12:40
The In Between Week - Mini Episode 1
You’re Not Behind — You’re in the In-BetweenI'm launching 3 mini podcast episodes for this in between week between Christmas, and New Years! Each will include actionable items you can use in your everyday life, plus a balance meal...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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13:12
Travel Spain Authentically with Abby Gray from Experience España Part 2
In this episode of Fit for Real Life, I welcome back Spain travel expert Abby Gray of Experience España for a deeper conversation about travel that truly stays with you.With decades of lived experience in Spain, Abby shar...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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52:30
Travel Spain Authentically with Abby Gray from Experience España Part 1
Want to experience Spain like a local — not a tourist? In this episode of Fit for Real Life, I sit down with Abby from Experience España, a Spain specialist with over 30 years of lived experience in the country. Abby helps trave...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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37:28
Holiday Metabolism Hacks: Plan Now, Thrive in 2026
The holidays don’t have to derail your progress. In this episode, we look ahead to 2026, and the micro changes we can make now, to set us up for success. We dive into:How metabolism naturally shifts during the holidays—a...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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19:28
Chaos-Proof Your Routine: Build Habits That Stick When Life Isn’t Perfect
I know what it’s like when life feels completely unpredictable — work deadlines, kids, travel, and all the chaos in between. In this episode, I’m sharing practical strategies, real client stories, and small, adaptable routines that help you sta...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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18:59
Staying Consistent During Holiday Travel + Eating Out
Holiday Travel & Eating Out Made SimpleHoliday travel, busy schedules, and eating out can completely throw your routines off. In this episode, I cut through the guilt and perfectionism to focus on what really matters: staying ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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17:15
How to Survive Holiday Eating Without Starting Over on Monday
This episode dives into the chaos of holiday eating—office cookies, potlucks, endless snacks—and why “I’ll start Monday” doesn’t have to be your December soundtrack.We reset your mindset first: food isn’t a verdict, one meal doesn’t defi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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20:04
Real Life, Real Home: A Conversation with Natalie Johnson of Home Begins With Love
In this episode of Fit for Real Life with Virginia, I’m chatting with Natalie Johnson of Home Begins With Love — a creator whose content feels like a warm hug for busy women everywhere.Natalie is a homeschooling mom of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:44
The One Day Reset You Didn't Know You Needed: Our Day Trip to Sausalito
In this episode, Virginia shares the day trip her family took to Sausalito — the same place she brought her daughter and friends this summer for a birthday alternative that turned out to be perfect. She breaks down why these mini-escapes matter...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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14:53
The Right Now Reset: My Real Life Holiday Mindset
Hey friend — welcome back to Fit for Real Life with Virginia! 🎄This episode is all about breaking free from the all-or-nothing mindset — something that controlled my life for years, especially during the holidays. I’m sharing my...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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16:08
Why Perfection Is Keeping You Stuck — And How to Break Free
Let me start with this: you do not need to be perfect to lose weight. In fact… perfection is probably the number one thing keeping you stuck.I’ve worked with so many women who think they’ve ‘failed’ because they didn’t have t...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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10:00