Senada Greca, Kim Kardashian's personal trainer and founder of the WeRise app, shares her inspiring journey from overcoming eating disorders to becoming a powerhouse in women's strength training. She emphasizes how building muscle is essential for long-term health and mental resilience, especially for women over 40. The discussion touches on shifting the mindset around food from enemy to fuel and the emotional benefits of strength training. Senada champions self-acceptance, personal growth, and the importance of empowering women through fitness.
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Early Life Challenges
Senada Greca faced challenges fitting in as a teenager after immigrating to the U.S.
She experienced depression, anxiety, and an eating disorder, later discovering a genetic predisposition to these.
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Eating Disorder and Body Dysmorphia
Greca's eating disorder went unnoticed by her until teachers and parents pointed out her drastic weight loss.
She experienced body dysmorphia, seeing herself as overweight despite significant weight loss.
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Impact of Extreme Calorie Restriction
Extreme calorie restriction leads to the body shutting down, impacting hormones and bodily functions.
Women may experience loss of period and hair loss.
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This book offers a groundbreaking approach to conquering food obsessions and compulsive eating. It advises readers to give up dieting forever, accept their bodies as they are, and eat in response to physical hunger rather than emotional triggers. The authors provide a simple daily rubric to track eating habits, distinguishing between 'belly hunger' and 'mouth hunger.' The goal is to break the cycle of dieting and bingeing, leading to a more satisfying life and a healthier relationship with food.
Get ready for an incredibly raw and inspiring conversation with fitness phenomenon Seneda Greca. From immigrating to America as a teenager and battling eating disorders to becoming one of the most influential figures in women's strength training, Seneda opens up about her remarkable journey of transformation. As Kim Kardashian's personal trainer and the founder of the WeRise app, she's revolutionizing how women approach fitness by championing strength over aesthetics. Her powerful message about building muscle for longevity and mental health, rather than just appearance, is reshaping the conversation around women's fitness. This episode dives deep into personal growth, overcoming body image issues, and finding purpose through empowering others.
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