Born to Thrive Podcast

The "perfect" moment to start is now. Today. Whether it's going to the gym and starting your fitness journey or starting a new relationship or that side hustle you've been thinking about, no time is better than right now. Because the truth is, no time will feel "perfect" and you will be left with regret instead of pursuing what you truly want in life. My hope is today's episode will remind you to make small additions to your life as you move forward, be kind to yourself in the process, and do it!

Time Stamps:

(0:15) Waiting for the Perfect Moment

(2:05) Believing It’s Yours

(5:52) Small Additions and Actions

(7:23) Be Kind to Yourself

(9:42) Do It

(10:17) Always Here for You

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I know it's hard to show up when you don't want to. To go to the gym when you're feeling tired. Putting your best effort out there daily even as you battle with things no one knows about. Trust me I get it. I want to share with you in today's episode a bit of my life behind the scenes, some health issues I've been having, and explain how I do my best to show up consistently, even when it's really tough. I know you can too.

Time Stamps:

(0:20) Just Rolling with It Today

(1:05) What’s Been Going on with Me Health Wise

(3:00) Continuing to Show Up for Yourself

(6:50) My Brief History with Anxiety and Depression

(9:07) Becoming More Present

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You'll often hear the term "sacrifice" when it comes to prioritizing yourself like your gym time or sleep. These are decisions you are making to benefit your life rather than not spending time with friends for example. We can make simple additions into our lives to help us on our fitness journey like walking while being on social media or immediately getting up when our water is empty and refilling it (just examples). Life doesn't stop for lifting and we need to find our own harmony with everything that is important in our lives.

Time Stamps:

(0:12) Life Does Not Stop for Lifting

(0:26) Please Review, Share, and Rate!

(2:50) Releasing the Idea of Perfection

(5:25) Stroll and Scroll

(10:50) Adjustments and Additions

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There are so many ways to "diet" that it can be really hard to find what works for you. I'm sure you've heard of keto, macro's, paleo, and other diet's out there. I want to share with you three different types of nutritional approaches in hopes that you will resonate with one and find one that works for you for the long term.

Time Stamps:

(0:13) Different Nutritional Approaches

(0:56) Macro Tracking

(2:52) Why Macro Tracking Might Help You

5:30) Hand Portioning 

(8:26) #Nerdalert

(10:08) Intuitive and Mindful Eating

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There are so many ways to "diet" that it can be really hard to find what works for you. I'm sure you've heard of keto, macro's, paleo, and other diet's out there. I want to share with you three different types of nutritional approaches in hopes that you will resonate with one and find one that works for you for the long term.

Time Stamps:

(0:13) Different Nutritional Approaches

(0:56) Macro Tracking

(2:52) Why Macro Tracking Might Help You

5:30) Hand Portioning 

(8:26) #Nerdalert

(10:08) Intuitive and Mindful Eating

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Do you have patience? I sure don't. I own it and I'm working on it in different aspects but I want to show you what the all or nothing perfectionist mindset did for my body. Rushing has some benefits and I wouldn't trade my past because it taught me so much of what I use now and hopefully you can avoid some of the mistakes I did in your journey but understanding we are all on our own journey.

Time Stamps:

(0:13) Absolutely No Patience

(0:33) I am Type A

(2:31) Mistakes are Good

(4:12) My Past Training and Dieting

(6:35) All or Nothing has Benefits

(10:52) Has Rushing to the Finish Line Worked?

(13:00) My Hope for You

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Do you have patience? I sure don't. I own it and I'm working on it in different aspects but I want to show you what the all or nothing perfectionist mindset did for my body. Rushing has some benefits and I wouldn't trade my past because it taught me so much of what I use now and hopefully you can avoid some of the mistakes I did in your journey but understanding we are all on our own journey.

Time Stamps:

(0:13) Absolutely No Patience

(0:33) I am Type A

(2:31) Mistakes are Good

(4:12) My Past Training and Dieting

(6:35) All or Nothing has Benefits

(10:52) Has Rushing to the Finish Line Worked?

(13:00) My Hope for You

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There is so much judgement in life and in the health and fitness industry specifically. I want to share with you my thoughts on how comments and statements come out of nowhere are actually deep rooted judgments and potential insecurities. Remember: it's your body and your life. There's nothing wrong about making yourself a priority.

Time Stamps:

(0:13) Judgement

(0:40) Please Share, Rate, and Review

(1:48) Prioritizing YOU

(2:20) Ordering a Burger vs a Salad

(5:02) I Like my Habits and Actions

(7:48) Communication

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There is so much judgement in life and in the health and fitness industry specifically. I want to share with you my thoughts on how comments and statements come out of nowhere are actually deep rooted judgments and potential insecurities. Remember: it's your body and your life. There's nothing wrong about making yourself a priority.

Time Stamps:

(0:13) Judgement

(0:40) Please Share, Rate, and Review

(1:48) Prioritizing YOU

(2:20) Ordering a Burger vs a Salad

(5:02) I Like my Habits and Actions

(7:48) Communication

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Follow Me on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/thealexallen/

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Follow Lifts with Alex Instagram Page for Training, Nutrition, and Life Tips and Content! - https://www.instagram.com/borntothrivepodcast/

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It's going to get really personal in today's episode. I want to share my dieting journey from high school till now at the age of 27 and explain exactly why diets fail. Whether it was gaining 60 pounds or weighting 104, I did what I thought I needed to do at the time and who I was surrounded by and I am finally in a thriving place. I want that for you too.

Time Stamps:

(0:13) Why Diets Fail

(1:43) Taking it Back to College

(6:00) 24 Hour Fitness

(8:28) The Bodybuilder Diet

(9:35) Transitioning to Power Lifting

(14:03) Paul Revelia and Layne Norton

(17:30) The Lies We are Told

(19:50) Increasing Protein in your Diet

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