The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

111. Alexia Clark: I Found My Purpose Through Fitness – Here’s How You Can Too!

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Nov 5, 2024
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Alexia Clark
In this engaging session, personal trainer and nutrition specialist Alexia Clark shares her inspiring journey of finding purpose through fitness after overcoming a serious health crisis in 2021. She discusses the transformative effects of exercise on mental health and the importance of protein in our diets. Alexia demystifies misconceptions about resistance training, emphasizes starting healthy habits, and highlights community support in fitness. Her story encourages anyone hesitant about their fitness journey to see challenges as opportunities for growth.
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INSIGHT

The Bliss Point in Food

  • Food companies design products for maximal dopamine release using the 'bliss point'.
  • This engineered craving turns food into a kind of addictive drug for consumers.
INSIGHT

Processed Food Fuels Overeating

  • Processed foods cause faster hunger and overeating compared to whole foods despite equal macros.
  • This perpetuates cycles of overeating and is designed by food manufacturers for profit.
ADVICE

Prioritize Protein in Meals

  • Cook meals around protein rather than carbs to boost results.
  • Aim for at least one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight gradually to build habits.
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