November 06, 2024

Coach Kirk Sehlmeyer

43 minutes

keywords

fitness, weight loss, community, nutrition, coaching, overcoming intimidation, setbacks, entrepreneurship, personal growth, hunting

summary

In this episode of the Stronger Together podcast, Kenny Markwood interviews his friend and fellow coach Kirk Selmyer about his transformative journey in fitness, weight loss, and coaching. Kirk shares his experiences of walking into the gym at over 300 pounds, the importance of community in fitness, and how he overcame intimidation. They discuss the critical role of nutrition in weight loss, the challenges of consistency, and the significance of embracing failure and growth. Kirk also reflects on his transition to coaching and the lessons learned from their hunting adventures together, emphasizing the value of perseverance and personal growth.

takeaways

Kirk walked into the gym weighing over 300 pounds.
He lost about a hundred pounds through consistent effort.
The group class format was crucial for his motivation.
Finishing last in workouts is a valuable lesson.
Nutrition plays a key role in achieving fitness goals.
Consistency is essential for long-term success.
Setbacks are part of the journey; it's important to keep going.
Coaching requires understanding and empathy for others' struggles.
Embracing failure is necessary for personal growth.
The journey of entrepreneurship involves risk and realignment of values.

titles

Transforming Lives Through Fitness
The Power of Community in Weight Loss
Overcoming Gym Intimidation
Nutrition: The Key to Weight Loss Success

Sound Bites

"The group class format really spoke to me."
"I was over 300 pounds when I walked in."
"I lost about a hundred pounds."
"Finishing last is just a good lesson."
"You can't work your way out of a bad diet."
"You can jump right back in here."
"You have to realign your values."
"You're going to suck, you're going to fail."

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