Summary   For the first podcast of 2024, Dr. Matthea Rentea takes over the mic and asks Dr. Ali Novitsky all of the questions you've been wanting to know.  She elicits Dr. Ali's personal journey to optimal health and how the secret to helping people love exercise.  She discusses her approach to nutrition and fitness, emphasizing the importance of individualized programming. Ali also challenges the conventional notions of body size and weight loss, highlighting the advantages of different body types. She shares surprising aspects of her programs and discusses her future directions, including supporting obesity medicine practices and helping young girls develop a healthy relationship with their bodies. Ali concludes with advice on embracing the journey and asking for help.   Takeaways

• Individualized programs are key to sustainable results in nutrition and fitness.
• Body size and weight loss should not be the sole focus; embracing and loving one's body is more important.
• Different body types have unique advantages and should be celebrated.
• Ali's programs provide a safe community and support system for women physicians.
• Future directions include supporting obesity medicine practices and helping young girls develop a healthy relationship with their bodies.

Chapters   00:00 Introducing Dr. Matthea Rentea 02:15 Dr. Ali's Journey to Optimal Health 06:22 Helping People Love Exercise 08:25 A Unique Approach to Nutrition and Fitness 12:12 The Intersection of Body Size and Weight Loss 14:48 Embracing Different Body Types 19:38 Shifting Focus from Weight Loss to Body Love 22:48 Surprising Aspects of Ali's Programs 27:01 Future Directions: Supporting Obesity Medicine Practices and Helping Girls 37:01  Final Thoughts and Advice Resources Mentioned

Resources Mentioned

31 Days of FIT. Learn more HERE.

Muscle Maintenance During Fat Loss. Waitlist HERE.

Fit Woman Collective™. Learn more HERE.

Transform® 8.0 deposit link is now open. Sign up HERE.

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