Creating new habits and breaking old ones can be a difficult journey, especially if you don’t have the right tools and information to support you along the way. Sohee Lee, who has an M.S. in Psychology from Arizona State University, is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and a Certified Sports Nutritionist, is a pro when it comes to fitness, nutrition, and tips for successfully creating new habits and breaking old ones. In this episode, Sohee shares about her experience with nutrition and fitness, why learning to manage your habits plays such an important role in reaching goals, tips to make new habits last long-term, and so much more. 

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How Sohee got into online coaching 
• What some of the most common mistakes are when it comes to creating new habits 
• Why it’s important to understand how behavior change works 
• Why it’s important to not try and change too many things at once 
• About the flat tire analogy 
• How to start with small steps towards big change
• Why moderation is more effective than drastic measures 
• About habit stacking is and how it works 
• Why repetition is key to adopting a new habit 
• About how accessibility plays a role in breaking habits 
• Why it’s important to take advantage of times of high motivation when it comes 
• About some of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to their training routine 
• Why it’s best to stick with one program consistently rather than trying multiple different kinds in a short period of time
• About the importance of knowing the difference between feeling muscle strain and actual pain 
• That having a spotter can be extremely helpful when lifting 
• That focusing on upper body in the gym is just as important as lower body 
• Why combining outcome goals and performance can be an effective tool 
• About some goals Amanda, Chris, and Sohee have set for themselves 
• Which exercises are some of Sohee’s favorites
• About Sohee’s experience with Anorexia and how it changed her relationship with food and fitness 
• Why it’s crucial to not deprive yourself of food that satisfies you 

Connect with Sohee: @soheefit | Lift with Sohee