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The Ready State Podcast

Adam Bornstein: Ditching Diet Culture, Mindset Changes, and Expanding Your Comfort Zone

Nov 2, 2023
Adam Bornstein, a New York Times bestselling author, discusses ditching diet culture and mindset changes in the health and fitness industry. He shares his experience writing and producing Arnold Schwarzenegger's daily newsletter. The podcast also covers the importance of electrolytes, convenience fitness tips, and strategies for maintaining muscle mass, as well as reframing perceptions around dieting and finding the sweet spot for change and performance.
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  • Reframing the perception of what it takes to be healthy and focusing on behavioral change can help individuals overcome anxiety, guilt, and the cycle of yo-yo dieting.
  • Promoting a more balanced and flexible approach to nutrition, the book encourages a healthier relationship with food by allowing individuals to eat the foods they enjoy, in moderation and without guilt.

Deep dives

The Importance of Mindset in Nutrition and Fitness

The book aims to address the mindset and emotional side of nutrition and fitness, highlighting the three barriers of costs, convenience, and complexity. It challenges the traditional extreme and restrictive approaches to dieting and emphasizes the principles of consistency and sustainability. By reframing the perception of what it takes to be healthy and focusing on behavioral change, individuals can overcome anxiety, guilt, and the cycle of yo-yo dieting. The book promotes the idea that small, manageable changes can lead to long-term success and improve overall well-being.

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