Ep 67: Body Positivity, Food Addiction, and Stop LYING to Yourself with David Greenwalt

Today we are diving into body positivity and fit shaming, the obesity epidemic, food addiction, willpower and staying on track, and the connection between food and mental health.

Joining me is Certified Health Coach, fitness expert, and author David Greenwalt. He is a husband, father, former police officer, gym owner, competitive state-level bodybuilder, and powerlifter.

David is the author of the book "The Leanness Lifestyle," which provides a comprehensive guide for men and women looking to transform their bodies and permanently lose weight.

In 1997, at age 32 and a body weight of 235 pounds, David discovered an evidence-based approach for getting off his excess 50 pounds and keeping it off for 25 years and counting. Since 1999, through his company Leanness Lifestyle University, he has been helping student members from every walk of life lose excess fat, keep the muscle, and manage this crazy life.

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Today you’ll learn all about:

[2:03] David's backstory
[8:01] His experience as a bodybuilder and powerlifter
[10:39] What's driving obesity and what we can do about it
[16:50] The body-positivity movement and obesity
[24:20] The defeatist mindset, why power and willpower
[31:45]  Max thanks Philip for helping him prioritize his health and dropping 45 Lbs
[32:35] How to start with your "why"
[37:56] Vanity is excessive pride
[40:10] David's thoughts about fit-shaming
[45:28] Food addiction, flexible dieting, no-food-is-off-limits approach, ultra-processed food, and the NOVA food classification
[51:07]  Does whey protein pass the NOVA classification?
[53:42] David's concern about body positivity, obesity, and the cost of obesity
[59:36] Learn more about David
[1:00:06] Outro

Episode resources:

• David’s website: Leanness Lifestyle University
• Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ilivell 
• David's book: The Leanness Lifestyle

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