The Fit & Free Podcast

The Fit & Free Podcast

Hosted by: Laura Swingler

The Fit & Free Podcast is for the women who want it all. To feel strong and confident in their bodies as well as enjoying a sneaky marg on a Friday night. I'm an exercise physiologist and sports nutritionist, here...

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Episodes

150. I STOPPED Emotional Eating and Completely Changed My Body (BODY RECOMP JOURNEY)

  I finally stopped self-sabotaging with food, and my body completely transformed.   Listen as I share my real story: how I overcame emotional eating patterns tied to anger, boredom, depression, and working from home....
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149. 2026 is the end of keto the start of balanced nutrition here's what will work

This podcast documents my mission to look better in my 30s than I did at 25 - without extremes and without calorie counting.   This episode is for women who feel stuck in fat loss, who work out consistently but don’t...
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148. The Harsh Truth: Why You’re Still NOT Losing Weight

  In this episode, I break down the real reasons you’re not losing weight - even if you’re eating “healthy,” training hard, and trying to stay consistent. As an exercise physiologist and sports nutritionist, I walk...
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147. Glute Workout

  If you’re training hard, doing cardio, eating “healthy” - and your glutes and body still aren’t changing - this episode will explain exactly why. This episode is for you if you’re: - Doing lots of cardio but not...
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146. I am gaining weight…

  If your clothes feel tighter and your first instinct is to eat less and train harder, this podcast is for you. In this ep, I break down why running back to restriction is the exact thing that sabotages body...
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145. how to gain weight for skinny girls

If you’re scared of eating more, frustrated that fat loss keeps stalling, or feel triggered every time the scale goes up, this episode will change how you see your body and your goals.   This episode is for you if...
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144. Build or Cut? The Step-By-Step Game Plan | Body Recomposition Week 12

If you’re eating “pretty well,” training consistently, and still wondering why your body isn’t changing, this video will hit uncomfortably close to home.   This episode is for you if you’re struggling with stubborn...
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143. Let's Plan 2026 Goals Together | Body Recomposition Week 11 (Realistic Goal Setting)

  I brutally reflect on why I failed most 2025 goals, uncover hidden self-sabotaging patterns, perfectionism triggers, mental health crisis, and how antidepressants flipped everything in weeks. Learn my exact lessons:...
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142. My 2026 Body Recomposition Plan Revealed (Do It WITH Me) | Week 10 Performance Phase

Join my 12-month mission and 2026 body recomposition plan: building muscle first (12-week surplus phase starting Dec 29), then strategic fat loss for Euro summer prep, all without restrictive rules or challenges. In...
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141. How I'm Keeping the Weight Off Without Restriction | Body Recomposition Week 9 (Performance Phase)

Struggling to keep the weight off after finally losing it? You're not alone—this is the #1 frustration for most women in their fitness journey.   This episode is for you if you're struggling with maintaining weight...
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140. I Tested My PRs After 8 Weeks & What Actually Changed In My Body | Body Recomposition Week 8 (Strength Reset)

  In this episode, I share my honest body recomposition journey at maintenance calories during a performance phase, focusing on building muscle while losing fat at the same time. Get the full 8-week review: progress...
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139. I Stopped Being All or Nothing & It Changed Everything | Body Recomposition Week 7 (Holiday Balance)

  Tired of yo-yo dieting, all-or-nothing mindset, emotional eating triggers, negative self-talk, and constant comparison spirals ruining your body transformation?   Join me on my fitness journey as I share the fitness...
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