#7: On today's episode, we're joined by MaryKate Schmidt, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and founder of Movement by MK, an online fitness studio and community. As a former Division 1 athlete, MaryKate had always been active, but always struggled with her weight, YOYO dieting, and finding balance when it came to eating and exercise. MaryKate had been stuck in the “diet starts tomorrow” mentality, and after years of battling on and off dieting, she knew she had to change her ways. In this episode, we discuss exactly HOW she did that, as well as:

• Becoming a NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• YoYo Dieting & getting out of the cycle
• Unrealistic expectations with our bodies as women + how to love our bodies
• The pressures, positive & negative effects of social media & how to not get stuck in the comparison trap
• How to stay motivated & consistent with feeling good as the world opens up, and when you're not seeing results
• Improving your relationship with fitness
• Going from a 9-5 to now doing her side hustle full time
• How to improve your relationship with yourself + getting comfortable being alone
• Wanting vs. needing love from your significant other

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