Gym Bag Confessions

Adrenal Fatigue, Gym FOMO & Dog Mom Superiority

Today we’re talking adrenal fatigue, gym FOMO, and the ridiculous pride of being a dog mom 🐶. Rochelle shares her recent health scare, what it’s like facing possible gym restrictions, and how past experiences with Hashimoto’s and bad doctors have shaped her approach to recovery. AnnMarie brings the laughs (and the dog shower invites) Whether you’ve dealt with burnout, inconsistent training, or just love a good gym rant, this episode’s for you.

Cupcakes, Comebacks, AI Big Butts & A Third Arm

We ate cupcakes for breakfast and tried to convince ourselves buying a new gym outfit means we went to the gym. In this episode, Rochelle and AnnMarie get very real about falling into a wellness funk—then figuring out how to bounce back their way out of it. Even though it feels like months that we've been here.
 
We talk body image meltdowns, spiraling over Tim Horton's donuts, fighting with ChatGPT for glute gains and how it gave us a third arm, plus trying to get back to balance without falling into toxic all-or-nothing habits. We’re not tracking macros. We’re not punishing ourselves. We’re just trying to be kind to our bodies again… one cupcake confession at a time.
 
👀 If you’ve ever fallen off your routine and felt like a failure—this one's for you.
 
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Stop Talking to Yourself Like an A**hole

Ever find yourself doing all the “right” things—tracking macros, hitting the gym, following the plan—but still feeling like absolute 💩 about yourself?
In this honest and empowering episode of Gym Bag Confessions, we’re calling out the toxic self-talk that holds so many women back from true progress. We talk about the invisible work—how you speak to yourself, how you treat yourself, and how love (not shame) is the real secret to lasting change.
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It’s Been a Month… And We Still Don’t Have Our Sh*t Together

Welcome back to Gym Bag Confessions — the podcast where we normalize being a hot mess and making gains anyway 💅
In this episode, AnnMarie and Rochelle open up about how it’s been a full month since their last challenge… and they still don’t have their sh*t together. From gut-healing protocols gone rogue, string cheese debates, chaotic gym routines, and mental burnout — they share it ALL. But here’s the kicker: you can still be proud of yourself even in the mess.
✨ We cover:
– Why we thought we’d be more “put together” by now
– How real progress looks in real life
– What’s actually working (even when it feels like nothing is)
– The beauty in imperfection and showing up at 70%
🔥 Your permission slip: You don’t need to be perfect to make progress.
 
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Being Mormon F*cked My Fitness Journey (But Here’s What Helped)

😮 Growing up Mormon taught Rochelle to be "perfect"—on the outside. But that pressure didn’t just mess with her mental health… it wrecked her fitness journey too. In this raw and hilarious confessional, Rochelle and AnnMarie dive deep into how perfectionism shaped their identities, their bodies, and their burnout.
In this episode:
How religious pressure baked in the “be perfect” mentality 🍰
The surprising ways perfectionism destroys real progress in fitness
What finally helped Rochelle start showing up for herself again (hint: ✨radical honesty✨)
Why “faking it” to appear disciplined only keeps you stuck
How to redefine your “future self” goals without making her a robot 
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Why Extreme Routines Lead to Burnout & What to Do Instead

In this episode of Gym Bag Confessions, we’re getting real about something way too many of us fall for: extreme fitness routines that promise quick results but leave us burned out and over it. 🥵 We talk about why going 110% all the time doesn’t actually get you where you want to be—and what actually does work instead.
 
Rochelle opens up about her own history with all-or-nothing thinking and how letting go of perfection changed her entire relationship with fitness. AnnMarie shares how consistency (not intensity) is what keeps her in the game, even during life’s busiest seasons.
 
If you’ve ever said “I just need to be more disciplined,” or found yourself restarting the same plan over and over—this episode is for you. 💥
 
🎙️ Confess with us: What’s the wildest fitness rule or routine you’ve tried and regretted? DM us or submit your confession using the link below!
 
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Why Journaling Helped Me Finally Lose Weight

In this week’s episode of Gym Bag Confessions, we're talking about the one habit that completely changed our fitness (and life!) game: weekly and daily planning. From tracking weight loss goals to budgeting money and staying mentally grounded — this habit is the foundation behind every glow-up we've had.
We’re also spilling:💪 A Hot Girl Summer win (shoutout to Erica for her 7lb drop!)😂 A gym confession that’ll have you racing strangers on the treadmill🥄 Our Ninja Creami fail (spoiler: orange zest is not it)🧠 Why progress > perfection, and how to actually see your results
Whether you’re in a cut, starting fresh, or trying to get organized AF — this episode will help you get (and stay) on track in a way that feels doable.
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Subscribe, share with your gym bestie, and don’t forget — perfection is out, consistency is in.

BBLs, Booty Gains, & ChatGPT Therapy: Our Wild Wellness Chat

rom booty-building workout classes to AI-led emotional breakdowns (hi, ChatGPT 👋), this episode is one hot girl spiral… and we’re loving every second of it. Rochelle and AnnMarie are back with confessions, gym wins, and a raw, hilarious take on fitness, hormones, and what it really means to show up for your body.
We kick things off with BBL drama and influencer transparency 👀 — should creators disclose their surgery when selling booty programs? Spoiler: yes. Then we dive into the realities of lifting for longevity 🏋️‍♀️, what actually builds muscle, and why your 80-year-old self will thank you for squatting heavy now.
You’ll also hear about our latest personal records (hellooo PRs 🔥), real talk about emotional eating 🍫, and the time AnnMarie had a full-blown meltdown that ChatGPT talked her out of. Yes, our AI therapist is back.
Oh — and did we mention the Ninja Creami again? Because yes, that’s still a thing 🍦.
This episode is chaotic, honest, and just the right amount of unhinged. You’re gonna love it.
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We Are Spiralling 🌀 and How We Stopped It

🚨 We spiraled this week, HARD. In this episode of Gym Bag Confessions, we get super real about:
➡️ Gut health poop tests (yes, literally)
➡️ Chocolate binges and macro meltdowns
➡️ Body image spirals and negative self-talk
➡️ How a $200 Ninja Creami became our mental health support system
➡️ Why tracking your wins (even buying brownies) matters
We’re showing you what wellness really looks like — messy, hilarious, and authentic AF.
 
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What's in Your Gym Bag?

Welcome back to another episode of Gym Bag Confessions! In this hilarious, unfiltered, and surprisingly educational episode, AnnMarie and Rochelle dive deep—literally—into their gym bags and expose all the chaos, essentials, and surprises hiding inside.
🎒 From hip thrust pads and energy drinks to psychic business cards (yes, really), the girls compare bags, swap gym horror stories, and share laughs about sweaty socks, pink gear, and dirty gym germs.
They also celebrate an inspiring She’s Making Gains story about marathon wins and protein-packed mornings, and reflect on burnout, balance, and consistency.
🔮 You’ll never look at your gym bag—or door handles—the same way again.
🔥 What We Talk About:
👉Our actual gym bag must-haves (and WTFs)
👉A gym confession that turned into a 9-year rest day 😅
👉The power of protein (even for marathon winners)
👉Burnout vs. rest: How to find balance
👉Apple Watch drama & workout splits gone rogue
👉Gym germs, C. diff, and the dangers of porta-potties 😷
 
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