Ep. 691 - Q&A - Addressing set backs, Choosing to go over calories, pushing yourself in workouts,
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Emma Storey-Gordon
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🗓️ 11 June 2024
⏱️ 42 minutes
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Summary
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AI Takeaways:
Find comfortable gym clothes to boost confidence and enjoyment during workouts.
Focus on doing workouts for enjoyment rather than solely for gains.
Consider going to the gym during quieter times to reduce anxiety.
Practice good gym etiquette by putting weights away, sharing equipment, and being considerate of others.
Progress in the gym by gradually increasing weights and pushing oneself to failure.
Mindfully going over calorie range occasionally is okay, but be aware of the impact on fat loss goals.
Use rest times during workouts to ensure proper recovery and maximize performance.
Consider a Mediterranean-based diet for reducing inflammation and improving overall health.
Don't avoid addressing setbacks or off-track moments; acknowledge them and seek support to get back on track.
Work on observing and questioning negative thoughts to reduce their impact.
Strength training is beneficial for preparing the body for menopause and overall health.
Don't assume menopause will be a negative experience; it varies for each individual.
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| 0:00.0 | are where we are no morin we don't but welcome welcome to the esg fitness podcast apparently we don't know |
| 0:11.1 | where we are i think we do we've got what you've commented yeah well that's where we are all right |
| 0:17.7 | how are you morin i'm very well thank you |
| 0:21.7 | just had some tasty mango |
| 0:23.6 | okay now you're a little bit loud |
| 0:25.6 | oh no |
| 0:27.1 | okay let me turn |
| 0:28.1 | we just the sound check |
| 0:30.0 | I'm bit jealous of the mango |
| 0:31.7 | can't lie |
| 0:32.4 | well I haven't had it all year |
| 0:35.1 | and now it's only recently that they've actually |
| 0:37.4 | had it in the shop so I was was like, get all the mango. What? But they've not even had it in the shop. Well, like they've had the actual like mango, but like who has, who wants to be cutting up that bike? No, not me. No, not me either. Ruth, how are you? Yeah, I'm good.'m good thank you no mango i have got an apple core |
| 0:56.7 | here oh that's it i just add a spoonful of peas oh you really are treating yourself |
| 1:04.7 | really want to treat myself also i forgot to shop today so there's like nothing and then I have which is like everyone's |
| 1:12.6 | on back-to-back calls today so we're like right got 10 minutes but yeah okay right should we |
| 1:18.8 | get on more questions yes okay I have so much anxiety about going to the gym I've gone through |
| 1:25.9 | this many times after an absence, |
| 1:28.7 | but this time it feels worse than ever. The absence has been longer. My abilities aren't what |
| 1:33.0 | they used to be. Even the clothes that I would have worn previously don't seem right. It's a |
| 1:39.3 | barrier I need to get past and it always feels better once it's done. But this time it's a |
| 1:43.7 | struggle. |
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