Is walking actually exercise, or are we just lying to ourselves? This simple question has sparked heated debates across social media, but the truth might surprise you—and it could completely change how you approach your fitness journey.

In this episode of Broads, I sit down with Alex Allen, a strength training coach who's not afraid to challenge popular fitness trends. We dive into the dangerous myth of motivation and why cycle syncing might be doing more harm than good for women. We also discuss her controversial take on intuitive eating during deficits and the truth about reverse dieting.

Alex Allen is a certified trainer and host of the Born to Thrive podcast. She’s coached thousands of women in building strength, repairing their relationship with food, and taking up space, in the gym and in life.

We Discuss:

02:58 – Why walking is actually exercise (and why that matters) 

09:41 – What reverse dieting actually is and who really needs it 

17:16 – Calories in vs calories out (CICO) for beginners 

29:17 – Why cycle syncing is problematic and potentially harmful 

34:09 – How to actually fix your relationship with food 

44:25 – How to love your body while working on it 

58:24 – Why motivation is a lie and what to focus on instead

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