Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Ep. 330 Body Image, Training and Nutrition in Middle Age with Sal Di Stefano

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Jan 27, 2024

Sal Di Stefano, a sought-after fitness expert and co-host of the Mind Pump Podcast, discusses body image, training in middle age, and nutrition. They explore the limitations of relying on weight as a measure of success, the impact of self-hatred on behavior, the importance of self-care, and adjusting exercise routines for women in middle age. They also touch on topics like longer fasting, muscle building for increased metabolism, and the controversy surrounding continuous glucose monitors.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Breaking Free From the Scale: Rethinking Success in Health and Fitness

01:37 • 23min

Challenging Muscles, Mitochondrial Health, and Nutritional Supplements

25:01 • 5min

Adjusting Exercise Routines and Training Intensity for Women in Middle Age

30:00 • 24min

Solving Challenges of Longer Fasting with Beam Minerals

54:00 • 10min

Building Muscle to Increase Calorie Burn

01:03:38 • 9min

The Controversy around Continuous Glucose Monitors and the Importance of Interpretation

01:12:36 • 2min

Journey into Fitness and Personal Growth

01:14:32 • 7min

Today, I am privileged to connect with Sal Di Stefano.

Sal is a sought-after fitness and health expert with a straightforward and uncomplicated manner of communication. He is also a co-host of the immensely popular Mind Pump Podcast.

In our discussion, we explore why the scale is an ineffective measure of success in our culture, particularly for women. We dive into the effects of body image and dysfunctional relationships with our bodies, contrasting self-hate patterns with self-love patterns. We look at ways to train differently in middle age with the challenges of perimenopause and menopause and consider the impact of physiological changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We also cover signs of overtraining and intuitive nutrition and address many listeners' questions about reverse dieting, hormetic strategies, and authenticity.

I am sure you will love this conversation, and I look forward to having Sal back on the show in 2024.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

The limitations of relying solely on weight as a measure of success in health and wellness
Why we should focus on the full scope of fitness and diet rather than a specific number or metric
How patterns of self-hatred can lead to unhealthy behaviors
How to practice self-care with exercise and a healthy diet
Why exercise routines should be founded on factors like sleep, stress, fitness levels, and diet
The importance of starting with small, manageable steps toward self-care and weight loss
Why strength training is the most effective exercise for women in perimenopause and menopause
How high-performing athletes prioritize recovery and rest to prevent burnout and injury
Post-pregnancy muscle recruitment patterns and exercises
Diet and nutrition for improved mental clarity and physical performance
The benefits of strength training for muscle growth and hormone balance

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