Ep. 121 - Dreams Do Come True: Kelly LeVeque + Simone De La Rue on Their Incredible New App Colab, Real Talk on the Exercise-Diet Connection + Why We Need to Challenge Body and Brain
Jun 12, 2018
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Kelly LeVeque, a renowned nutrition expert, and Simone De La Rue, a fitness guru and former dancer, team up to discuss their new app, Body By Simone. They share insights on the connection between diet and exercise, emphasizing that nutrition needs to be flexible. Their journey into fitness and nutrition showcases the importance of personalizing health routines. Listeners will enjoy exclusive recipes and workout tips that bring expert training right to their fingertips. Their candid conversation offers refreshing perspectives on wellness.
The hosts emphasize that nutrition should not be viewed in black-and-white terms, advocating for a flexible, enjoyable approach to eating.
They discuss the impact of travel on digestion and the importance of supplements like magnesium for maintaining health routines on the road.
The Body by Simone app merges fitness and nutrition, providing tailored workouts and meal guidance to enhance accessibility to health and wellness.
Deep dives
Navigating Nutrition Beyond Diet Lists
It is emphasized that telling someone what to eat or providing strict do's and don'ts on their diet can be unhelpful, as it often leads to individuals getting stuck in a dieting mindset. The conversation suggests that nutrition should not be approached in a black-and-white manner, particularly in real-life situations where variety and flexibility are essential. There is an understanding that people need realistic, adaptable solutions when it comes to their eating habits, allowing for enjoyment of foods while still maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This perspective encourages listeners to adopt a more balanced approach to nutrition that accommodates their everyday lives.
Importance of Digestive Health While Traveling
Traveling can significantly affect digestion, making magnesium a crucial supplement for ensuring proper digestion during trips. The hosts discuss their personal struggles with maintaining their food routines while on the road and the role of digestive enzymes in helping them adapt to new food types they might not usually consume. They highlight their experience with digestive products from sponsors, particularly Silverfern, noting how these have proven beneficial for overall digestive comfort. By emphasizing the need for digestive support, they encourage listeners to consider how travel impacts their health routines and the importance of being prepared.
Empowering Community Connections
During a recent event, attendees expressed their thoughts and ideas, creating a supportive environment for personal growth. The hosts share their excitement about the openness and willingness of participants to share their experiences, emphasizing the safe space that was created. This connection amongst attendees allowed for meaningful conversations and the potential for new friendships formed throughout their discussions. The realization that these interactions can lead to motivation and inspiration for attendees to pursue their dreams reinforces the importance of such community gatherings.
The Launch of the Body by Simone App
The Body by Simone app is introduced as a new platform that combines fitness and nutrition, featuring a range of workout styles and meal guidance. The app allows users to set personal fitness goals, whether for weight loss or toning, and receive tailored workout recommendations. Additionally, the nutrition section provides a mix of meal options that cater to various dietary preferences, ensuring users have access to a vibrant and engaging cooking experience. The conversation points out that this app aims to bring a sense of accessibility to health and wellness, making it easier for users to stay active and make nutritious food choices.
Overcoming Body Image Challenges
One guest reflects on her journey as a dancer, highlighting the enormity of body image pressures faced in the performance industry. This experience taught her to embrace her unique body and realize that self-acceptance is vital for overall well-being. She underscores the importance of teaching others to appreciate their individual strengths and bodies, moving away from narrow societal beauty standards. Their discussions indicate a transformative shift from viewing body image through a lens of criticism to embracing a perspective that prioritizes health and body positivity.
Sustainable Fitness and Self-Care
The conversation highlights the significance of balance between exercise and nutrition while discussing the dangers of overtraining and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There's an acknowledgment of the need to fuel the body correctly in conjunction with working out to maximize results and recovery over time. Listeners are encouraged to practice self-care through adequate recovery, nutrition, and mindful fitness. The focus is on teaching individuals to find personal enjoyment in movement, fostering a healthier, positive relationship with their bodies and routines.
Is this real life? Krista and Lindsey had the dreamiest chat with two of their WCW’s and boss babe inspirations: Kelly LeVeque and Simone De La Rue. These two gurus are dominating the nutrition and fitness world, and have honestly changed Krista and Lindsey’s lives. They chat about collaborating on the new Body By Simone (BBS) app, which has a nutrition component that Kelly created (including exclusive recipes!). Body By Simone Studios already offer some of the best, safest, and most FUN workouts for women, but now anyone can get that same amazing workout anywhere and anytime using the app. It’s like having your trainer + nutritionist in your pocket!
If you don’t already know who these women are, Simone De La Rue is a former dancer turned Hollywood fitness expert and owner of the Body By Simone empire, which includes studios, a book, an online streaming service, and now the app.
Good news, LA fam! On July 25th, Almost 30, Kelly LeVeque, and Charity Lighten from Silver Fern are teaming up for an event! The Love Your Body - Love Your Gut event will be at the girls’ favorite venue in LA, the Saje Wellness on Abbot Kinney. Kelly is going to talk all about health and nutrition, Charity is going to give the low down on digestive and gut health, and then the Almost 30 girls will run a Q+A on all things gut health and nutrition! You can get more details and RSVP by clicking here.
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