On this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming Jenna Bruno onto the show!

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I have followed Jenna for a while now, because I love how open and transparent she is on her social media, unlike so many other accounts who only show the highlight reel of their life.

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Many look up to her because of her posts about gaining weight in order to put on muscle, the good and the bad, which is what I wanted to chat with her about on the show.

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We discussed:

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How Jenna got into personal training and nutrition coaching and now working as an EMT.

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What is a calorie surplus, why do we go through one.

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When did Jenna first go through a surplus, what did that look like, what thoughts, feelings, and emotions did she experience while going through one.

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How much should you eat in a calorie surplus, what kinds of foods should that consist of? How do you prevent filling up too soon and struggling to reach those calories goals?

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If you have body fat to lose, should you cut first or gain first? Where should maintenance come into play?

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Fears of getting bulky? Why you shouldn’t be concerned.

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Going through a gaining phase is “voluntary” - what does that mean? How can shifting your mindset to that help?

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Dealing with body image, the stress and/or anxiety around gaining weight. How to be okay not aligning with “societal norms”.

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The importance of strength training throughout a gaining phase and expectations.

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Looking at the long term benefits of strength training, especially as we age.

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How to know whether or not you are gaining fat or muscle.

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What Jenna would recommend to those who are afraid of gaining weight in order to put on more muscle.

The food freedom that is involved with a calorie surplus.

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What it’s like for someone who has lost a bunch of weight in the past and now wants to attempt a gaining phase.

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Thank you so much, Jenna, for coming onto the show! This is one that I know will help so many people!

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If you would like to connect with Jenna Bruno: 

Instagram: @jmbrunofitness 

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