The High Costs of Trying to Achieve Your "Dream Body" w/ Dr. Ashley Dwyer
Feb 21, 2024
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The podcast discusses the harmful effects of chasing a 'dream body', extreme dieting in competitive bodybuilding, challenges in the fitness industry, unlocking food freedom through macro tracking, and navigating health and wellness through caloric intake and balance.
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Ashley's Experience with the Negative Impacts of Striving for a Perfect Physique
Ashley, a former NPC fitness competitor and pharmacist, shares how striving for a perfect aesthetic negatively impacted her health, hormones, and digestion. Her story highlights the dangers of extreme dieting and exercise, leading to health issues like orthorexia and hormone imbalances.
Transition to a Healthier Lifestyle and Mindful Nutrition
Ashley's journey involved transitioning from extreme diet and exercise routines to a more balanced approach. She learned the importance of nourishing her body properly, gradually increasing her caloric intake, and focusing on quality nutrition to support her health and recovery.
Understanding the Importance of Building Muscle and Eating at Maintenance
Ashley emphasized the significance of building muscle and consuming adequate calories to support a healthy metabolism. She highlighted the benefits of living at maintenance calories, especially for women aiming to improve their body composition and overall well-being.
Importance of Education in Nutrition and Pharmacological Knowledge
Ashley discussed launching an applied pharmacology coaching certification focused on understanding how medications interact with fitness and nutrition. This educational initiative aims to empower coaches to work effectively with clients on medications and ensure safe and informed health practices.
Do you have a "dream body" that you want to acheive?
Do you see people online and think "I wish I could look like that"?
Well today on the podcast we are going to talk about the side of things that you don't see...
I have my friend Dr. Ashley Dwyer on the show is a fitness competitor and pharmacist turned health coach who is going to share her own story of chasing her dream body and how it damaged her health and her relationship with her body and food and how that has impacted her mindset and approach towars her health and fitness moving forward.
This is a really insightful episode that will provide a lot of value for many of you.