Building Strength

In this episode, I talk about my exerience consulting with a dietitian, the loving-kindness meditation that I've been practicing as well as my current struggle to find balance in life. Hope y'all enjoy! Please feel free to message me with any comments, questions or feedback. I truly appreciate it.

Quick Links : 

1. Amanda Li

Website : http://www.nutritionwellnesssimplified.com/

Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/wsimplified

2. Loving-Kindness Meditation

Blog Post : https://theodorelim.ca/2018/03/21/loving-kindness-meditation/

As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or email me at [email protected]. Catch you next time! 

In this episode, I chat with Carlo about how he started Loaded Bar Collective, his recent travels, what he's working towards and much much MORE.

Loaded Bar Website : https://loadedbar.ca/

Loaded Bar IG: https://www.instagram.com/loadedbarcollective/

Carlo's Personal IG : https://www.instagram.com/carl.torrres/

Apex Meet: http://www.ontariopowerlifting.org/event/2018-apex-summer-showdown/

Show Notes:

1:00 - How Carlo started Loaded Bar Collective

7:00 - Learning by doing

13:00 - Goals for the year

18:00 - Biggest lesson so far

20:35 - Balancing Loaded Bar with a full-time job

25:00 - Making new friends

32:00 - Travelling and perspective

44:00 - Lifting and emotions

48:00 - Bodybuilding and powerlifting

53:00 - Apex Summer Showdown

As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or email me at [email protected]. Catch you next time! 

Blog Link: theodorelim.ca

Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/theodore.lim/

In this episode, I talk about why I have a coach taking care of my programming, my own coaching experience and philosophy and learning how to enjoy the process of LIFE. 

Show Notes:

0:30 - My current training program

2:40 - Why I hired a coach

9:00 - My assessment process for new clients / What I am looking at

20:00 - My coaching philosophy / What I enjoy about coaching

25:00 - What I value as a coach / What I'm working towards

35:00 - Learning how to enjoy life

Thank you for listening! 

Blog Link: theodorelim.ca

Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/theodore.lim/

In this episode, I can't decide what to talk about so I talk about a few different things...

Show Notes:

0:45 - 24 hour fast

2:30 - 5 things I wish I knew before I started training

18:00 - Training for life

21:00 - Starting something new

25:00 - Why movement is so important

33:00 - Just move. Just start. Just do it.

Blog Link: theodorelim.ca

Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/theodore.lim/

In this episode, I talk about how I read 52 books in 52 weeks, how books have helped me shape who I am and which ones are my favourite so far. I hope you enjoy!

Show Notes:

2:00 - The Power of Reading

3:30 - How I read 52 books in 52 weeks

11:00 - Non-Fiction Books

38:00 - Fiction Books

Books I Love:

-The Power of Now

-Wherever you go there you are

-Man's Search for Meaning

-How to Read a Book

-10X Rule

-Meditations

-The Name of the Wind

-Wind-up Bird Chronicle

-Game of Thrones

-Wonder

-On the Road

-Dharma Bums

-Stranger in a Strange Land

-Call of the Wild

-Wild Fang

Links:

Goodreads (Book Reviews): https://www.goodreads.com/

Toronto Public Library: https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/

Blog Link: theodorelim.ca

Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/theodore.lim/

In this episode, I talk about why I believe strength, movement and awareness should be our top priorities when it comes to training, longevity and overall health.

Show Notes:

1:00 - My Top Priorities

3:00 - How I Build Awareness

8:30 - Movement Training

18:00 - What to do Regarding Injuries

As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or email me at [email protected]. Catch you next time! 

Blog Link: theodorelim.ca

Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/theodore.lim/

Power Physique Website: https://www.powerphysique.com/

Coach D's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tdotfitness/

Coach D's Youtube: Power Physique on Youtube

Show Notes:

3:00 - Coach D's typical day of eating

4:30 - Post-Workout Shake + Spiking Insulin

11:00 - Post-Workout Meal

19:00 - Powerlifting/Cutting Weight

22:30 - Essential Supplements

32:00 - Reverse Diets

47:00 - Long Term Consistency

As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or email me at [email protected]. Catch you next time! 

Train with Band of Barbells in Scarborough - Band of Barbells

Daniel Remulla on Instagram - @remullagotgrams

Show Notes:

2:00 - How Dan got started with lifting

7:00 - What is powerlifting?

8:40 - Team training with Band of Barbells

12:00 - Competing at the Arnold Sports Festival

14:00 - Lifting goals

18:00 - The beauty of the powerlifting community

25:00 - Biggest keys to Dan's consistent progress

33:00 - Low back pain and how to deal with it

36:00 - Strength training for life

41:00 - Learning how to organize life

45:00 - Biggest goals for 2018

47:00 - Want to work with Dan or train with Band of Barbells?

As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or email me at [email protected]. Catch you next time!

Ask Theo #1:

Show Notes -

0:30 - How to deal with mental burnout

7:20 - Stress in the gym/life

9:50 - Best morning meals?

15:00 - How to train for fat loss or bulking up?

19:00 - How to use the weight room for your chosen sport?

25:00 - Big lifts vs. small lifts

29:00 - Importance of self-awareness and knowing your body

Show Notes - 

1:00 - How Coach D started lifting

5:00 - Counting Macros

7:30 - Dirty Bulk?!

9:50 - Shoulder Surgery

16:00 - Importance of Stretching

23:00 - Building Muscle is King

26:00 - Diet Pop?!

30:00 - Weak Point Training

34:00 - Discomfort/Pain

36:00 - Foods for Max Gains

43:00 - Personal Weaknesses

46:00 - Just Keep Going