Real Talk on Food, Fitness & Feeling F*ing Fantastic

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend, Rebecca Hight, for a chat that covers everything from diet trends in the ‘90s to the realities of feeding a family today.We look back at how food, fitness, and social norms have changed over the decades—and how we’re still navigating it all.Living in a place like Turks and Caicos, where everything is imported, has shaped Rebecca’s approach to eating and cooking.We get into the balance between home-cooked meals and convenience, the challenges of school lunches, and what it's really like feeding kids with totally different tastes.There’s also a good dose of nostalgia—remember when “low-fat” was the gold standard for health?Beyond food, we dive into fitness motivation, metabolism myths, and why community and accountability matter more than ever.We also touch on social media’s impact on youth, shifting attitudes toward alcohol, and even GLP-1 drugs and their unexpected effects.Ultimately, this episode is all about making choices that work foryou—whether it's food, movement, or how you show up in life. Because at the end of the day, it's not about looking a certain way, it’s about feelingfantastic.Takeaways:Diet trends have changeda lot since the ‘90s (RIP low-fat everything).Food choices get complicated when everything is imported.Home cooking is essential, but sometimes you just need convenience.Feeding kids? Let’s just say... it’s not always straightforward.Metabolism myths can mess with how we think about food.Social media has completely reshaped youth culture.More people are rethinking alcohol and what “healthy” looks like.Community and accountability are key for staying on track.Soundbites:📢“We should be recording this!”🍽“Lunchables are basically a poor man’s charcuterie.”💪“I had zero energy at the gym.”🥩“I eat meat and salad.”🥣“I hate broth. I hate soup.”🔥“I want to feel f**ing fantastic.”*If you’ve ever struggled with finding balance in food, fitness, or family life—this episode is for you!...................................................In this podcast we focus our conversations around fitness, nutrition & mindset. Based on real life experiences.On The Menu each week: An Introductory Starter, Insightful Main Course & Juicy Dessert. Navigating the world, our food environment, social changes & a whole lot more.You can access more Free Tools & Resources over at: www.amysfitnessandnutrition.co.nz- Binge our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Articles, Health Hacks & Recipes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Sign up to our Free Weekly Newsletter with 1 Recipe, 1 Juicy Story & 1 Epic Insight- Explore our ready to go ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitesize Guides & Body Reset Transformation Programmes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Book in for a Consultation- Take 2 minutes to fill in my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tell Me Everything Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to seeif you're ready for change...