When it comes to fitness trackers, they can be a helpful tool or a full-on derailer. And there’s a lot of them out there these days. From watches & apps, to journals and paper planners. Tracking everything from days, minutes, streaks, distance, calories, number of classes & more. So what’s important to track when it comes to long-term success? And how does tracking those things really make you feel? I'll walk you through those questions & give you some feel-good ways to measure success with exercise. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist 

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213: The Movement Capsule: What to Track & Measuring Success

Once you decide what kind of workout you want to do, how do you figure out when, for how long and how often to do it? The answers to those questions are what we're talking about today. I'll walk you through all the mindset shifts you need, how to explore what times of day work best for your real life schedule and share my own workout routine as an example. This episode will help you figure out how to make these decisions so you can create an exercise habit that sticks. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist 

212: The Movement Capsule: When & How Often to Workout

Do you have a feel-good exercise routine? That’s what we’re talking about today, in the first episode of our three-part series “The Movement Capsule”. I'm going to talk about how to decide which type of exercise is right for you, depending on the season and your schedule. I'll give you examples of what my exercise routine looks like these days - including cardio, mobility & flexibility and strength options. Together we’ll walk through the decision process so you can build your own personalized routine. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

211: The Movement Capsule: How to Choose the Right Exercise for You

Let’s be honest, the dinner rut can be real. And I think it’s safe to say it’s affecting a lot of us these days - whether you cook for yourself, someone else or your family. If you feel like you're not as motivated or interested in making dinner lately, know that it's totally normal & you're definitely not alone. The good news is there’s lots of things we can do about it. Listen in as we breakdown how to overcome decision fatigue, add variety (without the overwhelm) & get out of the rut. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist 

210: How to Get Out of a Dinner Rut

What if I told you there’s such a thing as 1-minute meal prep? We’ll go over what it looks like, why you’ll want to do it, and exactly how to implement it in the context of your very real life. This episode is part of a 3-part capsule series to help you simplify your meal prep routine and feel good about your meals. Listen in for my step-by-step for prepping grains, veggies, protein, sauces & dressings, soups and more! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

209: 1-Minute Meal Prep

Feeling a little burned out on making dinner these days? Me too. That’s why I’m so excited to have Cassy Joy Garcia from Fed & Fit here. She’s giving us a peek behind her new book, “Cook Once Dinner Fix” plus the framework you can use (whether you buy the book or not). You won't wanna miss her tips for reusing leftovers in new & exciting ways. Listen in if you’re ready to make meal prep simple, take it out of the 4-hours on Sunday category and make it a more effortless part of your life. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist 

208: The Cook Once Dinner Fix with Cassy Joy Garcia

How do you meal plan if you have an unpredictable schedule? Well, the short answer is… you don't. But I'll tell you what you can do instead. You don't actually need a routine, but you do need micro habits. And you need to know how to place them in your day in a way that allows you to feel good. I’m giving you the step-by-step for how to eat well, nourish yourself & nourish those around you - even when you don't have control of your schedule. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist 

207: Meal Planning for Unpredictable Schedules

Do your routines feel a little bit unpredictable lately? Maybe it's this week or month. Or maybe, like me, it's been an unpredictable year and you're just waiting for things to settle down so you can find a wellness (or just a daily life) routine again. But because of the unpredictability, it's just not happening. Well, I'm going to give you a step-by-step of what to do, but it's probably not what you think. Trust me. This approach will work so much better than waiting for life to be perfectly predictable.  Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist 

206: Routines for Unpredictable Schedules

How are you feeling about your phone lately? If words like "stressful", "draining" or "depleting" come to mind, this conversation is for you. We’re diving into how to have a healthier relationship with your digital devices. Our guest is Catherine Price, who wrote an entire book about this topic (that I know is on a lot of your minds). This best-of episode feels incredibly relevant to the time we’re in right now. Join us for a very actionable, science-based and non-judgmental look at our daily phone habits. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist 

205: Surprisingly Simple Habits for Better Phone Boundaries with Catherine Price {Best Of}

I know some of you are feeling a little stuck these days. Maybe you're navigating a big life transition or wondering “what do I do with my life?”. After the last year & a half, this best-of episode with Jonathan Fields feels more relevant than ever. If you're questioning where to focus your energy & passion, this conversation is for you. Join us as we share actionable ways to understand who you are, what you need & how to discover the work you're meant to do (not just in a job, but in your life). Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist 

204: How to Know What to Do With Your Life with Jonathan Fields {Best Of}

It feels like the summer of transitions. When it comes to pivots & new beginnings, there’s one common mistake I see people making (a habit I repeated for years). We’re talking about trying to do it all. Making lots of big plans and jumping in at full speed the very first week. It’s another way that perfectionist-based thinking creeps in & we might not even notice we’re doing it. If you’ve ever heard yourself saying “I was so busy and I got nothing done today” then this is definitely a strategy you need. Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist

203: Transition Week

Healthy habits. You want em? We’ve got em. Over the past 200+ episodes we’ve had some heavy hitters from the world of health & healthy living here on the podcast. Even though they all come from totally different life experiences & ways of eating - I found they had this surprising set of things in common. Those things are these 10 habits that we’re talking about today. I hope these tiny, tactical ideas inspire you to take action & find your feel good too! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist 

202: Healthy Habits: 10 Simple Daily Habits for a Healthier Life

Do you need a little more happiness in your life? We’re talking 10 simple things you can focus on for more joy every day. These are all tiny habits that make a big difference in your happiness & your health. Naturally, they’re each backed by science & proven through the research. But, maybe even more importantly, after 150+ interviews & countless conversations with you - I know they’re all life-tested too. The best part? They don't have to be a huge time commitment or a big financial investment either.   Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist 

201: Happy Habits: 10 Simple Daily Habits for a Happier Life

What does it really mean to be healthy? Well it’s time to find out. I thought a lot about what to do for our 200th episode together. I have so much gratitude for you & it’s such a joy to get to connect here every week. So I asked the community & settled on this idea of the definitive answer to this question. We’re about to make some changes around here (so be sure to listen until the end). Thank you so much for being part of this feel good movement, I am so excited to start this next chapter with you! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist 

200: What it Really Means to Be Healthy

You know the benefits of a capsule wardrobe, but what about a capsule meal plan? That’s what we’re talking about today. What it is, why you’d want to try it & exactly how to create one for summer. I'm also giving you my done-for-you template to get you started. We all have to eat & this simplified approach to meal planning makes that process so much simpler (and more joyful). If you’re ready to reduce decision fatigue - so you have more energy, more willpower, more discipline - then this episode is for you! Show notes & more: https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist 

199: How to Create a Capsule Meal Plan for Summer

The Feel Good Effect is a wellness podcast with a mission to unpack what it really mean to be healthy, with conversations and solo episodes themed around an effective, gentle approach. Hosted by Robyn Conley Downs, founder of mission-driven media and education brand, Real Food Whole Life, the show is about leaning out of wellness as another set of impossible standards, and leaning into self-trust, powerful mindset shifts, and radically simple strategies & habits that really work.

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