3107: Stop Trying to Reach an Ideal Weight by Nia Shanks on How to Improve Physical Performance

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Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Fitness

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🗓️ 4 September 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3107: Nia Shanks challenges the obsession with reaching a specific number on the scale, sharing her personal journey of disappointment after hitting her "ideal weight." By shifting focus from appearance and numbers to performance and well-being, she reveals a more sustainable and fulfilling path to self-acceptance and physical health. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://niashanks.com/stop-trying-to-reach-an-ideal-weight/ Quotes to ponder: "Once I hit that number, I was even more miserable. I still didn’t look the way I truly wanted." "The number on the scale is a terrible way to define your ideal body." "Focus your efforts on training and eating smart. You will be so much happier if you take that positive approach." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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