No Such Thing with Krysta Huber

In this inspiring follow-up conversation nearly a year after his first appearance on the podcast, Stephen Longo, founder of Orka Bar, is back for round two with Coach Krysta: (tune into our first episode in December 2023 ICYMI) In our latest episode, we explore the journey of scaling an innovative frozen protein bar company from homemade batches in Stephen’s home kitchen to commercial success. Stephen shares candid insights about the challenges and triumphs of growing a frozen CPG brand, while maintaining product quality and building authentic customer relationships. In this episode we discuss: - The evolution from hand-delivering products to establishing shipping solutions across 22 states - How maintaining personal connections builds brand trust during rapid growth - The unique challenges of scaling a frozen protein product Building a Brand from Scratch - The journey from experimenting in a home kitchen to commercial production - Navigating the complexities of frozen food manufacturing and stability - The importance of maintaining product consistency while scaling - How weather and environmental factors impact frozen product development Scaling with Purpose - The transition from founder-led delivery to establishing shipping infrastructure - Building strategic retail partnerships in the health and wellness space - The impact of earning a Rutgers Food Innovation Lab grant - Balancing growth with maintaining product quality and brand identity Leadership Evolution - Transitioning from "doer" to leader while building a team - The importance of reflection in business growth - Managing product expansion and flavor development - Creating systems and processes for sustainable growth ⁠Apply for 1:1 Coaching with The Fitness FYX⁠⁠: Our Black Friday special is extended through December (the only time of year we discount coaching with 1-2 months free!) FOLLOW KRYSTA: ⁠⁠@thekrystahuber⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@thefyx.officialpod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@thefitnessfyx⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Check us out on Youtube FOLLOW ORKA BAR + GET YOUR HANDS ON A SWEET PROTEIN TREAT: - Website: orkabar.com - @orkabar - Visit the website's store locator to find Orka Bars in select retailers near you - Try their variety pack featuring cookies & cream, raspberry, mint and vanilla flavors

Coach Krysta is joined by fellow nutrition coach Bryan Fitzsimmons to explore how to build lasting and effective coaching relationships through understanding client psychology and individual needs. Bryan is the owner of FIT40 Nutrition Coaching. As a seasoned personal trainer and nutrition coach, Bryan has worked with clients to help them improve their health through in-person and remote coaching since 2015. With a mission of helping people 40+, Bryan has achieved many certifications including Precision Nutrition Certified Coach (PN1), Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and Certified Menopause Coach (GGS). In his time running FIT40 Coaching, he has helped hundreds of people get leaner, stronger, and more energized so they can enjoy their best quality of life. Bryan shares his journey from aspiring police officer to becoming a trusted coach for women 40+ and offers valuable insights about creating sustainable fitness transformations. In this episode we discuss: • How to build trust and connection with clients regardless of gender or age differences • Why understanding client psychology is crucial for creating lasting behavior change • The importance of flexible coaching approaches versus rigid meal plans and programs Breaking Into Female Fitness Coaching - Bryan's unexpected path from criminology to women's fitness coaching - Why working with women 40+ became his passion and specialty - The advantages of being an objective outside perspective as a male coach - How to build authentic connections with clients across demographic differences Creating Sustainable Change - The importance of making healthy choices simple, easy, and enjoyable - Why tracking food and behaviors helps create lasting habits - How to balance structure and flexibility in nutrition coaching - The value of understanding client preferences versus following rigid protocols Modern Coaching Approaches - The role of AI and technology in fitness coaching - Why accountability and human connection remain essential - The importance of adapting coaching styles to individual clients - How to maintain professionalism while building personal relationships Remember: The most effective coaching relationships focus on understanding what makes each client tick rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. Apply for 1:1 Coaching with The Fitness FYX⁠: Our Black Friday special is LIVE (the only time of year we discount coaching with 1-2 months free!) FOLLOW KRYSTA: ⁠@thekrystahuber⁠ ⁠@thefyx.officialpod⁠ ⁠@thefitnessfyx⁠ ⁠Check us out on Youtube FOLLOW BRYAN: - @bryan_fit40 - The Fit40 Podcast - The Fit40 Family Facebook Group

Krysta opens up about navigating a recent breakup and shares insights about maintaining healthy habits during difficult life transitions. Whether you're dealing with relationship changes, career shifts, or other life challenges, this episode provides practical strategies for staying consistent with your health journey even when emotions are running high. In this episode we discuss: - How to maintain fitness and nutrition habits during major life transitions - The importance of doubling down on what you can control during uncertain times - Strategies for personal growth and self-care while processing heartbreak Taking Care of Yourself Through Change: - Why tearing yourself apart through excessive self-reflection can be counterproductive - The importance of maintaining structure and routine during difficult times - How to balance emotional healing with staying consistent in your health journey - Why it's okay to not have it all together all the time Finding Support & New Perspectives: - The value of leaning into friendships and support systems - How changing your environment can spark creativity and healing - Ways to create fresh starts without making drastic changes - The power of connecting with others, even in small moments Moving Forward With Purpose: - Why continuing healthy habits can be therapeutic during difficult times - How to adjust your expectations while still showing up for yourself - The importance of celebrating small victories - Ways to use challenges as catalysts for positive change Remember: You can honor your emotions while still maintaining the healthy habits that make you feel your best. Episode Resources: Visit Krysta's previous episode on healing and prioritizing you from March 2022: EP 065: Healing through The Hurdles Apply for 1:1 Coaching with The Fitness FYX: Our Black Friday special is LIVE (the only time of year we discount coaching with 1-2 months free!) FOLLOW KRYSTA: @thekrystahuber @thefyx.officialpod @thefitnessfyx Check us out on Youtube

Are you constantly putting everyone else's needs before your own? Join us for an enlightening conversation with happiness expert Dr. Elia Gourgouris as we explore the power of self-care, setting boundaries, and rewriting the stories that keep us stuck. In this episode we discuss: • Why self-care isn't selfish - it's essential for showing up fully in all areas of life • How to set loving but firm boundaries with toxic relationships • The connection between inner work and sustainable weight loss • Breaking free from the "when" mindset and choosing happiness now The Path to Happiness - Happiness is a choice we can make even during adversity - We all graduate from the "University of Adversity" - it's how we handle challenges that matters - The importance of being both strong and sensitive, regardless of gender - Why consistent self-care becomes a "want to" rather than a "have to" Setting Healthy Boundaries - How to have H.O.T. conversations (Honest, Open, Transparent) - The importance of showing up with love, kindness and respect - Why most people actually step up when we set clear boundaries - Understanding that others' criticism is often their own projection Breaking Free from Old Stories - How the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality - Why sustainable weight loss starts with inner work - The power of self-forgiveness in creating lasting change - Moving from "when" thinking to living your best life now Remember: Don't procrastinate your happiness - there's no guarantee of tomorrow, so choose to prioritize yourself today. Follow Krysta: @thekrystahuber @thefyx.officialpod @thefitnessfyx Prefer Your FYX with video? Check us out on Youtube Follow Dr. Elia: Watch The Happy Hour with Dr. Elia on MHTN.org Visit dreliagourgouris.com Connect on Instagram and LinkedIn

In this special rebroadcast from The FIT40 Podcast with Bryan Fitzsimmons, Coach Krysta opens up about her journey from competitive swimmer to nutrition coach, exploring the deeper emotional aspects of transformation and what really makes changes last. Through personal stories and client experiences, she reveals why successful transformations require more than just the right workout plan. In this episode we discuss:Why group fitness can be both helpful and harmful depending on your goals and life circumstancesThe importance of addressing emotional well-being alongside physical transformationHow past coaching experiences shaped The Fitness FYX approach to sustainable resultsWhy being "chapter ahead" rather than perfect makes the best coachesFrom Swimming to CoachingLearn about Krysta's journey:Early years as a competitive swimmer in New JerseyTransition to group fitness instruction in collegeEvolution from corporate career to full-time coachingPersonal experiences with burnout and weight gainThe Truth About Group FitnessImportant considerations about group fitness:When it can be beneficial (and for whom)Common pitfalls with high-intensity group trainingHow to balance group classes with individual goalsWhy one size doesn't fit all in fitnessBeyond Physical TransformationDeep insights about lasting change:Why emotional work is crucial for sustainable resultsThe role of therapy in fitness journeysHow coaches learn from their clientsBuilding confidence through consistent actionRemember: Transformation isn't just about the physical changes - it's about building a foundation that allows you to maintain those changes for life.Follow Krysta:@thekrystahuber@thefyx.officialpod@thefitnessfyxPrefer Your FYX with video? Check us out on YoutubeFollow Bryan:@bryan_fit40Listen to The FIT40 Podcast on all major podcast platforms

Coach Krysta explores why successful women who excel in their careers and other areas of life often struggle with fitness and nutrition goals. Through personal insights and client experiences, she reveals how our stories about being "too busy" or "too old" are really confidence barriers in disguise. In this episode we discuss: How confidence can't be built without execution - and why waiting for "perfect" conditions holds you back The three types of women who struggle with fitness goals and the stories they tell themselves Why your career success proves you already have the skills needed for fitness success How to transfer your professional confidence into your health journey Krysta breaks down why confidence is tricky, particularly for high-achieving women: Can't build confidence without taking action Many experience imposter syndrome while already doing the thing Success in other areas often doesn't translate to fitness confidence The danger of waiting until you feel "ready" Learn about the three types of women Krysta frequently works with: The Corporate Achiever: Excels at work but "too exhausted" for meal prep The Former Fast-Loss Expert: Used to lose weight easily but struggling now The All-Giving Mom: Puts everyone else first, herself last Discover how to: Transfer your professional success skills to fitness Stop using "busy" as an excuse Find time for self-care without perfect conditions Build confidence through consistent small actions Episode Resources: Chaos to Consistency Masterclass Replay One-on-One Coaching Application Fat Loss Factor Quiz Remember: You're already doing it all - except prioritizing yourself. The same skills that make you successful in your career can transform your fitness journey when applied consistently. Follow Krysta: @thekrystahuber @thefyx.officialpod @thefitnessfyx Prefer Your FYX with video? Check us out on Youtube

Coach Krysta tackles the pervasive all-or-nothing mindset that keeps many people stuck in the cycle of waiting for the "perfect time" to start their fitness journey. Through relatable examples and client success stories, she explains why waiting until January 1st isn't the answer and how to make progress during the holiday season. In this episode we discuss: Why the "all-or-nothing" mindset is as ridiculous for fitness as it would be for everyday tasks like folding laundry or making coffee The importance of finding your "gray area" instead of constantly swinging between extremes How to make realistic progress during the holiday season without completely restricting yourself Why starting with more food (not less) can be the key to sustainable results Krysta challenges listeners to question their "wait until January" mindset, pointing out that if this approach worked in previous years, you wouldn't be in the same position now. She explains how this thinking pattern leads to: Missed opportunities for progress Unnecessary weight gain during the holidays Continued frustration with your fitness goals Learn how the Fitness FYX program takes a different approach by: Starting clients at higher calorie levels Focusing on habit building before deficit Creating personalized strategies for busy seasons Teaching maintenance skills alongside weight loss Krysta shares a recent client example who: Lost over 30 pounds in the past year Is maintaining progress during the holiday season Created realistic goals based on data from previous weeks Found her personal "sweet spot" between restriction and complete freedom Episodes 93-96: The Four Phases of the Fitness FYX Program Listen Here One-on-One Coaching Application Remember, you don't have to choose between making progress and enjoying the holiday season. There's a middle ground that allows for both, and finding it starts with breaking free from all-or-nothing thinking. Follow Krysta: @thekrystahuber @thefyx.officialpod @thefitnessfyx Prefer Your FYX with video? Check us out on Youtube

Coach Krysta dives deep into why you don't need another diet or training program, and previews our upcoming FREE masterclass "Chaos to Consistency," on October 22nd at 7pm EST: You don't need another diet or training program - you need a strategy that fits your reality: while education about macronutrients is valuable, the real key is understanding how to make your nutrition flexible and sustainable. Anyone can lose weight, but maintaining results is the real challenge: avoiding social events and vacations isn't a long-term solution, and life changes can also derail even the most successful weight loss journeys Success comes from addressing the mental and lifestyle factors surrounding your nutrition and fitness habits. Tools like macro tracking are valuable, but they need to be adapted to your changing life circumstances. Krysta introduces a powerful concept: "Modify your strategy to fit your reality." She shares a few key highlights that we'll expand on during the masterclass on 10/22: Past diet successes might not work in your current life situation Small, specific changes (like prioritizing breakfast) can make a big difference Simplifying meal prep and tracking during busy periods can help maintain consistency To sign up for Chaos to Consistency on Tues. 10/22 @ 7pm EST: CLICK HERE (ps. if you can't make it, sign up to get the replay FREE) Other ways to work with us: Take our FREE assessment, ⁠⁠⁠The Fat Loss Factor Quiz⁠⁠⁠, to identify those roadblocks and we'll send you a free nutrition game plan to execute immediately. Apply now to work with us 1:1 at The Fitness FYX (or choose to stay stuck): ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Resources: Save 20% + earn double the loyalty points on your first order with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legion Athletics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ using code COACHKRYSTA at checkout. Check out Coach Krysta's favorite product for a quality night's sleep, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legion's Lunar Sleep Aid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Krysta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekrystahuber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thefyx.officialpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thefitnessfyx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Prefer Your FYX with video? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Coach Krysta's got a new series for you: life updates, coming to you once a month (if you like it--so send us feedback, please). In this episode, Krysta is bringing you up to speed on her recent experiment with the Vidal Coaching Flush plan, networking events for female entrepreneurs, and her obsession with Netflix's top new show: Nobody Wants This. Key Takeaways: Experimenting with your wellness routine can lead to valuable insights, but it's crucial to have a solid foundation of healthy habits first. Attending in-person events and stepping outside of your comfort zone can be incredibly rewarding for both personal and professional growth. Taking time for yourself is essential - you can afford to not be someone's "anything" for at least an hour a week. "Nobody Wants This" on Netflix offers a refreshing take on modern relationships and communication. Episode Resources: Create & Cultivate To learn more about the Flush, tune in to The FYX 165 with Vince Pitstick Work with me: You don't need another diet. You don't need another workout plan. You need to understand everything else in your day-to-day that's getting in the way of your goals: Take our FREE assessment, ⁠⁠The Fat Loss Factor Quiz⁠⁠, to identify those roadblocks and we'll send you a free nutrition game plan to execute immediately. Apply now to work with us 1:1 at The Fitness FYX (or choose to stay stuck): ⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our upcoming free masterclass: Chaos to Consistency on Oct 22nd at 7pm EST Episode Resources: Save 20% + earn double the loyalty points on your first order with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legion Athletics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ using code COACHKRYSTA at checkout. Check out Coach Krysta's favorite product for a quality night's sleep, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legion's Lunar Sleep Aid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Krysta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekrystahuber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thefyx.officialpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thefitnessfyx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Prefer Your FYX with video? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Fitness FYX is officially 4 years old this month and Coach Krysta is celebrating her business birthday with some reflections and lessons learned over the last 4 years--and in the last 12 months in particular. Krysta talks about how her fitness and fat loss philosophies have transformed to incorporate what some may call "woo woo," but truly is rooted in the power of the mind. Krysta's top four lessons shared in this episode: Even if it doesn’t make sense right now, you WILL figure it out Be more present, you'll be happier when you are You DO have time The more attention and power you give to something, the more it will be true (and we have a tendency to give power to the negative, so let's shift to the positive and focus on your progress and your wins) In celebration of our 4 year business anniversary, we're giving away FREE macronutrient consults to 4 lucky winners. Here's how to enter: Leave a review (with a comment) on the podcast Screenshot the review and DM it to @thekrystahuber First 4 submissions will receive 1:1 video feedback and custom macros from Coach Krysta Take our FREE assessment, ⁠The Fat Loss Factor Quiz⁠, so you too can move from the knowing-what-do mindset into the doing mindset. Apply now to work with us at The Fitness FYX (or choose to stay stuck): ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Resources: Save 20% + earn double the loyalty points on your first order with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legion Athletics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ using code COACHKRYSTA at checkout. Check out Coach Krysta's favorite product for a quality night's sleep, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legion's Lunar Sleep Aid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Krysta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekrystahuber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thefyx.officialpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thefitnessfyx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Prefer Your FYX with video? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠