Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2151: What to Do if the Gym Makes You Feel Anxious, the Best Way to Train to Become a Muscle Mommy, How to Overcome Stress Eating & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Aug 30, 2023
The hosts tackle the common issue of gym anxiety, offering strategies to build confidence in fitness spaces. They dive into intermittent fasting misconceptions, stressing its role in understanding emotional eating rather than just weight loss. A humorous discussion contrasts brand struggles with personal workout experiences. They also explore stress eating and sweet cravings, suggesting healthier alternatives. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of self-compassion and support in fitness journeys while reflecting on unique personal experiences.
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Fasting for Weight Loss
- Avoid fasting for weight loss, it's unsustainable and can lead to unhealthy eating patterns.
- Use fasting to detach from food addictions, not for long-term weight management.
Beneficial Fasting
- Fasting can be beneficial for specific medical conditions and bodybuilders with food anxieties.
- Bodybuilders can use fasting to overcome the fear of missing meals and losing muscle.
Food Sensitivity Test Results
- Sal DiStefano, Adam Schaefer, and Justin Andrews took food sensitivity tests with Dr. Cabral.
- Justin Andrews had a strong negative reaction to his results, feeling down about the food restrictions.