45. Military Spouse Q&A: Guilt, Consistency, Bodyweight Workouts & What Actually Works

5 May 2025

The PCS-Proof Podcast

(Episode 45) Military Spouse Q&A: Guilt, Consistency, Bodyweight Workouts & What Actually Works

🗓️ Week 5 of the 8-Part Fitness Jumpstart Series

This week, we’re doing something extra special: it’s our first-ever Listener Q&A episode, and it’s all about you!

Over the past four episodes of our 8-week fitness jumpstart series, we've talked about:

• How to start (or restart) your fitness journey, even if it feels overwhelming.

• How to build consistency in the chaos of military life.

• Why resistance training is essential (yes, especially for military spouses!).

• How to adapt your routine to the four unique "seasons" of military life.

🎧 But this week, I’m answering your most real and relatable questions—things like:

• "Where do I even begin if I’ve been out of a routine for a year?"

• "How do I stay consistent when every week looks different?"

• "Why do I feel so guilty when I leave the house to work out?"

• "Do bodyweight workouts really work, or do I need a gym to see results?"

• "Why is strength training better than cardio for fat loss?"

• "Do you ever take breaks from workouts, and how do you get back on track?"

You’ll also hear a special guest appearance from my husband, Mike, who helps ask the questions while we record from one of our favorite places in Japan. (Spoiler alert: he tries to justify lifting our cat as a workout 😹)

This episode is full of honesty, encouragement, and practical advice for military spouses who are navigating fitness in a life that’s anything but predictable.

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The Kickstart guide will help you:

👉🏽 Identify your current military season

👉🏽 Build a flexible, personalized workout rhythm

👉🏽 Choose realistic, stress-free fitness goals that stick

👉🏽 Perfect for busy military spouses ready to create a sustainable fitness lifestyle.

🗓️ What’s Coming Next:

Don’t miss next week’s episode (Week 6), where I’ll be diving deep into the nutrition shifts that matter most for military spouses. If you’re tired of rigid meal plans and confusing advice, you’re going to love this!

💬 Enjoy listening to this episode? Be sure to subscribe and share it with a fellow milspouse who needs a nudge of motivation. And don’t forget to download your free PCS-Proof Kickstart Action Plan—it pairs perfectly with everything we’re building together in this 8-week series.

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➡️ Share this with a fellow milspouse who’s ready to feel stronger

➡️ Tag Grace on IG @gracebfitness and let her know what you’re lifting this week—even if it’s your toddler! 

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Resources & Links:

Check out the PCS-Proof Fitness Collective: The ultimate fitness solution for military spouses & active-duty women