Four races in eleven months. One very humbling start and one finish that still doesn't feel real. In this episode I'm breaking down everything you need to know about HYROX - the format, the categories, my station-by-station tips, and a recap of every race I've competed in so far. Whether you've been HYROX-curious for a while or you're already signed up for your first race, this one's for you.In this episode: what HYROX actually is and why I'd rename it, the race format and weight divisions explained, station tips from someone who's learned the hard way, recaps from Atlanta, Boston, and back to Atlanta, and a preview of race #4 in Houston with a partner I've never actually met!Follow along on Instagram for race day coverage from Houston on March 27th!LINK to the blog post for this episodeMY APP SUBSCRIPTION - for the woman who wants to both feel ✨and look✨ fit

If you are self-employed or bring home a different paycheck every month, this episode is for you. I am pulling back the curtain on the exact system I use to pay taxes without stress and pay myself consistently, even when my income is anything but consistent. This one gets tactical.In this episode I cover the one rule I never break when it comes to my business savings account, why I stopped guessing on taxes and what I do instead, the conservative pay formula I use to figure out what to pay myself each month, and what I do with the money that builds up on top of it all.Mentioned in This Episode:Episode 9 : Our Exact Family Budget Breakdown - 6 Steps to Tell Your Money Where to GoWORKOUT WITH US - join my monthly workout subscription (the program I personally follow every single week) BLOG POST for this episode

Your mornings don't have to be chaotic, and AI can help you prove it. I have mastered the early morning routine. And because of that, it’s one of the things people ask me about the most - how do you get up early to work out? What time do you go to bed? I want to become a morning person but it’s just so hard!You’re going to walk away from this post with a handcrafted morning routine, a nighttime checklist, and easy high-protein breakfast ideas. Your mornings are about to feel more automated and a lot less stressful.BLOG POST (with the copy + paste template for you to customize)YOUTUBE VIDEO for this episode (I'm getting more natural on YT yay!!)JOIN MY APP WORKOUTS

In this episode, I'm breaking down the 7 real reasons people quit their health and fitness goals - and it goes way deeper than discipline. We cover the identity stories, the early exits, the lag time between desire and action, and exactly how to stop the cycle for good.Free Resources Mentioned📋  Free Habit Tracker DownloadShade in a box for every day you follow through. See your progress (or lack of it) at a glance - because staying rooted in reality is the first step to changing it.💪  App Workouts — Monthly SubscriptionThese are the exact workouts I do every single week. Get access to my ongoing monthly subscription and use the code POD for 50% off your first month.What We Cover in This EpisodeLayer 1 — Why it looks like a discipline problem (but isn't)Layer 2 — How needing external proof is sabotaging youLayer 3 — The identity story you're protecting by quittingLayer 4 — Why your past history doesn't have to write your futureLayer 5 — The difference between listening to your body and giving upLayer 6 — Why the gap between desire and action is costing you everythingLayer 7 — Why waiting to feel ready is keeping you stuckQuotes From This Episode:"Success and failure are on the same path. Failure is just an earlier exit." - Alex Hormozi"Suffering is a fixed cost." - Alex Hormozi"The work always works. It either works for you or on you." - Myron Golden"Action alleviates anxiety." - Alex Hormozi"I give myself no other option." - ME 😂Loved This Episode?It means the world if you left a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps more people find the show, and I want to see as many people win as possible!

I have a folder in my Google Drive called "my future book." Today I'm cracking it open. These are 9 unedited thoughts I've written down over time - covering everything from why monotony beats novelty, to why your calorie deficit doesn't lie, to the difference between focused and chaotic efforts.JOIN MY WORKOUTSBLOG POST FOR THIS EPISODE

In this episode I'm giving you an inside look at my full week - how I fit in workouts, daily walks, mobility, client work, content creation, and all the mom things without completely losing my mind.I cover my morning routine, why I wake up at 3:45 am on gym days, how I structure work around nap times, our daily 2.75-mile walk, and my favorite new habit: Homemaker Thursdays - where I lock myself off social media and work apps for a full 24 hours every week.I also get honest about the hard days, because we're all basically living the same life and just choosing what to share.BLOG POST for this episodeJOIN THE APP WORKOUTSYOTOMINITONIEBOXJOIN MY NEWSLETTERBRICK DEVICEKINSTRETCH MOBILITY MEMBERSHIP - no affiliation

In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I've successfully completed two intentional cut phases, one in 2023 and another in 2025, with great results. I rarely miss my macro targets, and today I'm walking you through my entire process. From my Sunday planning routine to how I handle dinners and diet breaks, I'm sharing the specific strategies that have allowed me to stay consistent, avoid burnout, and see real progress without dropping my calories too low. If you've ever wondered how to actually nail your macros during a cut (not just understand the theory but execute it day after day), this episode is for you. Plus, I'm sharing why I rarely ever eat out during a cut, how I use my food scale strategically, and the one tool that's more accurate than MyFitnessPal. Whether you're planning your first cut or looking to improve your current approach, these practical tips will help you stay on track without feeling miserable.BLOG POST for this episodeWAITLIST for new coaching offerMY WEBSITEWORKOUT WITH ME

In this episode, I'm sharing the 11 lessons I learned from my 11-week cut where I lost 8 pounds and kept 6-7 off.New nutrition coaching offer: WAITLISTMY WEBSITEBLOG POST for this episode.IG Post (nutrient dense vs calorie dense examples): HEREMy "DEFICIT" highlight on IG: HEREWhat You'll Learn:- Why hunger is actually a sign you're doing it right (and how to work with it, not against it)- The meal timing strategy that prevents white-knuckling your way through the day- How to be in a REAL deficit vs. a mystical one (this is where most people fail)- The simple My Fitness Pal hack that eliminates daily meal planning- Why the scale will lie to you, and how to zoom out for real progress- What your body is actually doing during your first scale dip (hint: it's not fat loss yet)- The truth about tracking bites, licks, and tastesIf you've been spinning your wheels trying to lose those last few (or several) pounds, this episode will give you the roadmap.Referenced in this episode:Episode 8: Your 5-Step Roadmap to Lose 10-15 lbs by SummerEpisode 7: The Sunday Setup - Your 8-Step Checklist for a Winning Week

Erik and I are pulling back the curtain on exactly how we manage our family budget - with screenshots! We use a zero-based budgeting system through the EveryDollar app, and today I'm walking you through all 6 steps, from giving and savings to sinking funds and spending categories.But first, I'm sharing a very personal story about the budget panic I experienced just weeks after having Vance - and how sitting down with the actual numbers turned my fear into peace.In this episode we cover:My postpartum budget panic and what snapped me out of itWhy we budget giving and savings FIRSTThe 6 steps of our zero-based budgeting systemHow the EveryDollar app works and why we love it ($79.99/year)Sinking funds - most people ignore this part (big mistake)The true cost of car payments (and what that $532 / month *could become)Why this system brings peace, not restrictionLINKS:EveryDollar App (free first month + $10 off): CLICK HEREBLOG POST with screenshots of our exact budget categories: karleekuykendall.comMY WORKOUT SUBSCRIPTION: HEREOne podcast episode / month will be posted on Youtube: HERE

Want to lose 10-15 pounds before summer? In this episode, I break down the exact 5-step process to achieve sustainable fat loss. A data-driven approach that actually works.BLOG POST for this episode :)What You'll Learn:- How to accurately determine your maintenance calories (and why most people get this wrong)- The right way to track your food - accurate and excessive are not the same thing- How to calculate your calorie deficit for fat loss- Setting a protein goal that preserves muscle while losing fat- Why "calories are king, protein is queen"- Establishing exercise minimums that fit your current fitness levelResources Mentioned:- MyFitnessPal (tracking app)- MacrosFirst (tracking app)- Cronometer (tracking app) - FOUNDATIONS Program HERE- Sunday Setup episode (Episode 7 of the Podcast)Work With Me:Ready for personalized guidance? I'm currently taking on new 1:1 coaching clients. You'll get in-depth check-ins, direct access to me throughout the week, and hand-held guidance through your entire journey.Apply for 1:1 coaching HEREJoin the FINAL round of Group Macro Coaching HERE

Ahhh the Sunday scaries - that sinking feeling when you realize Monday morning you'll be back on someone else's timeclock while your personal life feels out of control? In this episode, I'm sharing the exact Sunday Setup system I use to go from reactive and overwhelmed to intentional and in control.We're diving into why our willpower is highest when we're NOT in the moment, how to reduce decision fatigue throughout your week, and the 8 simple steps that will transform your Sundays from stressful to strategic.BLOG POST for this episodeWAITLIST for Group Macro Coaching - FINAL ROUND!!HERE is a link to your 10 meal ideas for your Sunday Setup (things I personally make)Ready to have your workouts planned for you? Join 300+ women in my app subscription where I create and follow the same training programs daily. JOIN TODAY.

When I think about our debt payoff story, it really does put a lump in my throat. Not just because of what Erik and I accomplished, but because I think about how we're setting up our future grandkids and great-grandkids to be better off than we are.I think every generation has this desire for their kids to be better off than they were. I know our parents did.Today, I'm sharing the full story of how my husband Erik and I paid off $65,000 in debt in about 2.5 years while making a combined gross income of just $76,000.BLOG POST for today's episodeTOTAL MONEY MAKEOVER bookFINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY courseINSTAGRAM POST from 2021 (about our debt payoff journey)

In 2020, I became obsessed with purging and it changed everything. In this episode, I'm sharing 15 areas of your life and home that you can purge to feel lighter as we enter 2026.We'll cover everything from kids' toys and artwork to your camera roll, email inbox, closet, and even who you follow on Instagram. I'm also sharing the two main methods that have stuck with me from Marie Kondo and The Minimalists, plus my favorite organizing hack: the go-back basket strategy.Here's the truth: less stuff = more brain space, less putting back day in and day out, and more freedom. What if we actually DO have the time to workout, go on a walk, and meal prep, but so much of our time is spent managing all our crap that it FEELS like we don't have the time?If I had to choose 3 things from this list that have impacted me the most, it's #4, #5, and #10 on this list.Download the free purging checklist HERE. Join us in the app workouts HERE. Link to the blog post HERE. Sarah's Day storage strategy - it's not letting me link directly to this particular post for some reason, but HERE is her page, and it's the recent post with her in a red workout set with clear storage boxes in the background!@hanashappyhome - the home design inspo account I mentioned

This is Part 2 of this reflection and planning series. Check out THE BLOG POST for this episode!@THESALESGIRLSOFFICIAL get credit for Part 1 (SWOT Analysis) of this podcast!There are 2 parts to today’s episode, and there are takeaways in here for everyone listening, regardless of whether you run your own business or not. Part 1 is focused more on the operational side of things, and part 2 is focused on the financial side of things. Part 1: Operational Focus - 5 Step ProcessStep 1: SWOT AnalysisStep 2: Brain Dump Your SWOTStep 3: List Your AccomplishmentsStep 4: Create a 3-Year PictureStep 5: Create a 1-Year Plan (based on that 3-year picture)Part 2: Business Financials Focus - 5 Step ProcessStep 1: Review the Previous YearStep 2: Create Spreadsheet for New Year FinancialsStep 3: Project New Year Based on Highs / Lows from Previous YearStep 4: Plan Out When to Launch Offers

This is Part 1 of this reflection and planning series. Part 2 we cover business reflection and planning. Check out THE BLOG POST for this episode!Here's our focus and journal prompt for today's episode:If 2026 was your best year yet, what would have happened to make that true?That girl (December 2026 you) is giving a brain dump to December 2025 you.Everything you planned on doing actually happened, and your dreams came true. December 2026 you is more wise, she has the year of success and wisdom under her belt. In this episode I brainstorm 7 categories with you:Fitness + HealthFamilyPersonal GrowthBudgeting + FinancesFriendshipsHobbiesBusiness + CareerIn the brain dump to our 2025 selves (after everything went according to plan), we are now going to translate that dream into realistic goals. To do that we need:Vision StatementDeeper WhyA Milestone GoalA Habit to get us thereAnd an easy First Step to take

Want to become a morning person without relying on willpower? In this episode, I break down 9 practical systems that make early mornings easier, calmer, and more consistent. If your mornings feel rushed, chaotic, or constantly derailed by kids, phones, and late nights - this episode is for you.Check out THE BLOG POST for this episode! Download your FREE Habit Tracker HERE to audit your consistency with your morning routine!The FUNNY REEL I mentioned about parenting yourself when it comes to your bed time.

Welcome to Episode 01 of The Daily Penny podcast. If you’re here, you’re probably trying to build habits that stick. Maybe you’re a mom juggling a lot. Maybe you’ve started and stopped more workout plans than you can count. Maybe you just want to feel like the healthiest version of yourself again.This podcast will cover all of that, but first I need to take you back to where it started. My story began with the habit of simply not quitting.Check out THE BLOG POST for this episode!My very first FITNESS POST on InstagramMy FREE 30 DAY FITNESS CHALLENGE - the thing that almost BROKE me, but also was my first huge step in making fitness a "thing"FITNESS CHALLENGE 2.0 - My first-ever paid challenge. It was $50 and 30 people signed up.SUMMER SHRED - My largest Fitness Challenge, and the point in my humble beginnings where I realized this was *actually going to become a thing for me.THE POST announcing my app membership for the first first time (the day Karlee Lynn Fitness was born)And now OUR COMMUNITY is 300+ women 🥲MY WEBSITE (app workout membership, group + 1:1 nutrition coaching, pre + postnatal programs)