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