Ep. 121 Welcome to POW's new August segment, Monday Mashups! This week, we're diving into a powerful mix of our top episodes on weight loss and strength training. You’ll hear from fitness experts like Sal Di Stefano and Shawn Stevenson, along with my own sustainable fitness tips. From understanding intuitive eating to the importance of weightlifting and empowering women in strength training, we’ve got insights and advice to elevate your fitness journey. Tune in and get ready to transform your approach to health and strength! Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For Sal Di Stefano’s Instagram click here! For Shawn Stevenson’s Instagram click here! For POW Brand Promo Codes click here! Sponsored By:  Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/POW or use code POW at checkout to claim this deal.  Right now, my listeners can receive forty percent off Earth Breeze just by going to Earthbreeze.com/pow Listeners of my show can save $250 by going to mylifeforce.com/pow. Give Lifeforce a try and find out what the healthiest version of yourself is capable of. Caraway’s internet famous Cookware Set comes with the Sauté Pan, Fry Pan, Dutch Oven and Sauce Pan. Plus lids for all them, a canvas lid holder and magnetic pan rack for storage! It’s the ultimate kitchen set-up and will save you $150 versus buying the items individually. Plus, if you visit Carawayhome.com/PURSUIT you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase.This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/PURSUIT or use code PURSUIT at checkout. Caraway. Non-Toxic cookware made modern. Show Links: Ep. 64 - How To Lose Weight, Gain Muscle & Feel Your Best w/ Sal Di Stefano  Ep. 66 - Heal Your Gut w/ Shawn Stevenson: The Nutrition Guide You Need  Ep. 75 - Sustainable Fitness Tips: How I Kept The Weight Off Chomps.com/POW Evolved Chocolate Topics Discussed Sal Di Stefano -  02:38 - Bodybuilding and mindfulness 03:06 - The Importance and effectiveness of weightlifting  07:47 - Pro Active Tissue Growth  09:49 - Empowering Women to strength train  11:27 - The impact of bodybuilding on body image and food 14:10 - Best body acceptance age  15:07 - We are attracted to health and vitality  18:22 - Advice for beginners with strength training  23:12 - Value of tracking your food and when not to Shawn Stevenson -  29:35 - Poor diet is the number one risk to human health globally 32:22 - Obesogens - obesity causing agents  33:01 - Epicaloric Controllers  35:18 - How does weight loss work?  37:45 - Lack of diversity is the number one thing to lead to poor metabolic health  44:15 - Eating the foods your ancestors ate and personalized nutrition  Sustainable Fitness Tips From Mari - 49:51 - How to keep the weight off  51:23 - Fitness is a lifetime journey  53:01 - High protein  57:48 - Incorporate fats  58:30 - Finding a healthy sweet treat  59:52 - Bring your water everywhere with you  01:00:51 - Don’t leave the house hungry  01:02:36 - Stay active  01:04:06 - Allow flexibility in your lifestyles  01:06:07 - Keep fitness and health fun  01:07:35 - Stay strong against outside judgements  01:10:07 - Find people who match your values  01:11:02 - Educate yourself around nutrition and fitness 01:12:50 - Use your calendar to plan out your goals  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices