Fit For Life

15. Fitness in the Real World: Parenthood, Time, and Showing Up Anyway


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In this episode of the Fit for Life podcast, hosts Herman Lynn, Azul Corajoria, and Brooks Coleman discuss the challenges and changes in fitness routines as new parents. They explore the differences between home workouts and gym environments, the impact of parenthood on motivation and time management, and the importance of community and support in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The conversation also touches on the need for authenticity in fitness advice and the realities of balancing health with family responsibilities. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the challenges and strategies of maintaining healthy habits in the context of busy lives and parenting. They emphasize the importance of non-negotiables, setting realistic expectations, and the mental connections between actions and feelings.

The discussion also touches on the all-or-nothing mentality and the significance of progress over perfection in fitness and nutrition. In this conversation, the speakers explore the critical role of social connections in promoting longevity, the balance between maintaining a social life and achieving health goals, and the challenges of negative self-talk. They discuss how to overcome limiting beliefs and the importance of embracing discomfort for personal growth. The dialogue emphasizes the need for mindfulness and self-awareness in navigating these challenges, ultimately highlighting that growth often comes from stepping outside of one's comfort zone.


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Timestamps:

00:00 Weather and Seasonal Changes

02:20 The Transition to Gym Workouts

05:57 The Impact of Parenthood on Fitness

11:30 Navigating Fitness and Nutrition as Parents

16:55 Prioritizing Health in a Busy Life

19:11 Navigating Nutrition in Survival Mode

22:28 The Importance of Non-Negotiables

24:37 Building Healthy Habits and Mental Connections

29:11 Setting Realistic Expectations for Progress

33:20 Embracing the Journey of Fitness

39:20 Progress Over Perfection: The All-or-Nothing Mentality

41:26 The Importance of Social Connections for Longevity

44:05 Balancing Social Life and Health Goals

45:14 Overcoming Negative Self-Talk

49:52 Challenging Limiting Beliefs

55:57 Embracing Discomfort for Growth

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