Banger: Is Adding Protein the Secret to Eating Smarter?

This week on Nacho Fitness Coach, Caleigh and Sara take on the wild world of fitness misconceptions. From “lifting heavy makes you bulky” to “sweat equals fat loss,” we dive into the most common myths that just won’t die and break down what’s actually true. Along the way, we laugh about how podcasting turned into our most expensive hobby, why Caleigh is always willing to experiment, and how Sara can’t stop rolling her eyes at bad advice. Whether you’ve been told to do fasted cardio, eat 1200 calories, or crunch your way to abs, we’re here to set the record straight—with plenty of tangents, laughter, and questionable life choices included.Connect with us on social media!Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | WebsiteThis podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

This week on Nacho Fitness Coach, Caleigh and Sara dive into the chaos of protein myths, sneaky food marketing, and why adding protein might be the easiest nutrition win you’re overlooking. From debating whether beans deserve the “protein” label, to roasting candy bars disguised as “protein bars,” to laughing about small claims court, neck brace kinks, and YouTube searches gone wrong, we manage to mix useful advice with plenty of unserious tangents.If you’ve ever wondered how to hit your protein goals without overcomplicating your life (or if you just want to hear us get distracted while talking about it), this episode is for you.Connect with us on social media!Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | WebsiteThis podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

Connect with us on social media!Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | WebsiteThis podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

In this week’s episode of Nacho Fitness Coach, Caleigh and Sara go head-to-head in a battle of the proteins. Is Muscle Milk really a post-workout hero or just a sneaky carb bomb in disguise? Does whey isolate taste like grass or clean fuel? We compare labels, question supplement marketing, and laugh our way through the mess that is the supplement industry. If you’ve ever left a shaker bottle in your car too long, this episode is for you.Connect with us on social media!Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | WebsiteThis podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

This week on Nacho Fitness Coach, Caleigh and Sara pull back the curtain on the biggest scams in fitness — from overpriced supplements with pink labels to “miracle” diets that promise to melt fat overnight. We rapid-fire through a long list of industry nonsense, call out marketing tricks that prey on our insecurities, and laugh way too hard at inappropriate moments. You’ll hear about our own run-ins with these scams (including some truly questionable home remedies), why the boring basics still win, and how to spot the difference between helpful tools and expensive hype.Connect with us on social media!Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | WebsiteThis podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

In this week’s episode of Nacho Fitness Coach, Caleigh and Sara take a dive into the Brain Type test from our friend PJ at XGym. We find out which brain types we are, whether they actually line up with how we see ourselves, and what that means for our workouts (and our lives). There’s plenty of chaos along the way—think accidental butthole memoir titles, questionable lying skills, and Sarah realizing she might have a cold, dead heart. Come learn a little about your brain, laugh a lot, and maybe figure out why you work out—or don’t—the way you do.Take the Brain Type Test!Connect with us on social media!Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | WebsiteThis podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

What happens when you combine science-backed training with a brain-based approach to fitness? This week, we’re joined by PJ Glassey, founder of X Gym, author of Cracking Your Calorie Code, and the creator of the X Gym Xercise App and the Health and Fitness Brain Type Test.PJ shares how understanding your brain type can revolutionize the way you approach health and exercise—because the right mindset is just as important as the right workout. We dig into how his innovative methods help people break free from traditional fitness barriers, plus some myth-busting around calories, cardio, and strength training.If you’re tired of the one-size-fits-all fitness mentality, this episode is going to blow your mind (literally). (Ok...not literally).Connect with PJ on social media!XGym IG | Website | XGym App | X | FacebookConnect with us on social media!Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | WebsiteThis podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

In this week's episode of Nacho Fitness Coach, Caleigh and Sara are breaking down ten of the biggest myths in the fitness and wellness world—and we’re not holding back. From miracle pills to the myth of being "too old" to start, we’re calling out the B.S. and giving you the facts (plus our tangents along the way, as per usual). Whether you’re tired of being told you’ll get bulky from lifting or think your cortisol levels are ruining your life, we’ve got you covered—with plenty of silly goose fun and real talk. Bonus: Caleigh finally identifies as a fitness person, but only on Tuesdays.Connect with us on social media!Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | WebsiteThis podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

This week on Nacho Fitness Coach, Caleigh and Sara dive headfirst into the bizarre world of fake fitness—literally. From prop dumbbells to questionable silicone workout toys (yes, we’re looking at you, Dill Bell), we’re calling out the ridiculous trends that somehow keep going viral. But between the laughs and side-eyes, we’re also asking the real question: Why is there still so much resistance to picking up actual heavy weights?We talk about the physical and mental benefits of strength training, the lingering myths around “bulking up,” and how women are often sold gimmicks instead of empowerment. Plus, Caleigh explains why she’ll be cheering on the sidelines in her Taekwondo Mom Era, and Sara brings the fire (again) about why lifting heavy isn’t just for gym bros.Come for the laughs, stay for the unsolicited parenting stories and chaotic energy—we promise, this one’s a workout in itself.Connect with us on social media!Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | WebsiteThis podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.

This week on Nacho Fitness Coach, Caleigh and Sara accidentally stumble into one of the most heated debates in podcast history: is it pronounced niche like quiche… or niche like witch?What starts as a tangent about sexual wellness (don’t ask) turns into a full-blown pronunciation showdown—with hot mic confessions, unsolicited Google searches, and a deeply scientific breakdown involving oat milk, kettlebells, and chaotic beauty.It’s six minutes of completely unplanned, entirely unnecessary, and 100% on-brand content we just couldn’t keep to ourselves. You're welcome.Connect with us on social media!Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | WebsiteThis podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have heard on this podcast. The use of any information provided by Nacho Fitness Coach podcast is solely at your own risk.