Jumpstart Your Fitness Journey as a MilSpouse

Welcome to the first episode of our brand-new 8-part fitness series inside The PCS-Proof Podcast to help you take back control of your health, one small, powerful step at a time.

This episode is all about simplifying your fitness start. No pressure. No unrealistic routines. Just small, intentional actions that work with your unpredictable military lifestyle—not against it. So that you can start building momentum right away.


Show Notes

1 April 2025

The PCS-Proof Podcast

(Episode 41) Jumpstart Your Fitness Journey as a MilSpouse

Welcome to the first episode of our brand-new 8-part fitness series inside The PCS-Proof Podcast! Whether you’re completely new to fitness, coming back after a break, or trying to find your footing after a hectic PCS or deployment, this episode was made with you in mind.

I’m kicking off a series to help you take back control of your health, one small, powerful step at a time.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

  • Why getting started (or restarted) with fitness is especially hard for military spouses—and why that’s not your fault

  • The real-life PCS story that knocked me off track—and how I got back up using tiny, doable steps

  • 4 science-backed strategies to make working out easier and way more realistic

  • Why perfection isn’t the goal (and what actually builds momentum)

  • A powerful mindset shift that could change the way you see yourself and your goals forever

This episode is all about simplifying your fitness start. No pressure. No unrealistic routines. Just small, intentional actions that work with your unpredictable military lifestyle—not against it. So that you can start building momentum right away. 

📥 Get Your Free Guide: The PCS-Proof Kickstart

If you’re ready to start (but not sure where to begin), I’ve got you covered! Grab my FREE 5-step fitness kickstart guide, designed specifically for military spouses and women in military life who want to start or restart their fitness journey with clarity and confidence.

Download it here now 

Whether you’re walking the dog, folding laundry, or driving across the country for a PCS, I hope this episode reminds you that it is possible to take care of yourself, no matter what season you’re in! ✨

💡 What’s Next?

In next week’s episode, we’ll dive into how to build a consistent fitness routine—even if your schedule changes every single day. We’ll cover bounce-back plans, flexible routines, and how to actually look forward to working out (yes, really!).

📲 If this episode encouraged you, inspired you, or made you feel seen—hit that follow button, share it with a fellow milspouse, and don’t forget to download your PCS-Proof Kickstart guide. We’re just getting started!

🔗 Links & Resources:

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Episode Transcript

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Grace Barnick-Damazo

Grace is the Head Coach and Owner of FitPath Coaching, LLC. She’s spent years learning from the best in the fitness industry, so that she can get you the results that you deserve.

As a seasoned Navy spouse, and she understands the unique challenges that military life plays in reaching your health and fitness goals. It’s her mission to provide solutions that work for active duty women and military spouses, including her signature fitness program, PCS-Proof Fitness.

Grace was voted the 2018 Personal Trainer of the Year by her peers, and she’s committed to providing the highest level, science-backed, proven programs to women in military life in a supportive, approachable, and affordable way.

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