Intro

Ep. 121 Welcome to POW's new August segment, Monday Mashups! This week, we're diving into a powerful mix of our top episodes on weight loss and strength training. You’ll hear from fitness experts like Sal Di Stefano and Shawn Stevenson, along with my own sustainable fitness tips. From understanding intuitive eating to the importance of weightlifting and empowering women in strength training, we’ve got insights and advice to elevate your fitness journey. Tune in and get ready to transform your approach to health and strength!

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• Ep. 64 - How To Lose Weight, Gain Muscle & Feel Your Best w/ Sal Di Stefano 
• Ep. 66 - Heal Your Gut w/ Shawn Stevenson: The Nutrition Guide You Need 
• Ep. 75 - Sustainable Fitness Tips: How I Kept The Weight Off
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Topics Discussed

Sal Di Stefano - 

02:38 - Bodybuilding and mindfulness

03:06 - The Importance and effectiveness of weightlifting 

07:47 - Pro Active Tissue Growth 

09:49 - Empowering Women to strength train 

11:27 - The impact of bodybuilding on body image and food

14:10 - Best body acceptance age 

15:07 - We are attracted to health and vitality 

18:22 - Advice for beginners with strength training 

23:12 - Value of tracking your food and when not to

Shawn Stevenson - 

29:35 - Poor diet is the number one risk to human health globally

32:22 - Obesogens - obesity causing agents 

33:01 - Epicaloric Controllers 

35:18 - How does weight loss work? 

37:45 - Lack of diversity is the number one thing to lead to poor metabolic health 

44:15 - Eating the foods your ancestors ate and personalized nutrition 

Sustainable Fitness Tips From Mari -

49:51 - How to keep the weight off 

51:23 - Fitness is a lifetime journey 

53:01 - High protein 

57:48 - Incorporate fats 

58:30 - Finding a healthy sweet treat 

59:52 - Bring your water everywhere with you 

01:00:51 - Don’t leave the house hungry 

01:02:36 - Stay active 

01:04:06 - Allow flexibility in your lifestyles 

01:06:07 - Keep fitness and health fun 

01:07:35 - Stay strong against outside judgements 

01:10:07 - Find people who match your values 

01:11:02 - Educate yourself around nutrition and fitness

01:12:50 - Use your calendar to plan out your goals