In this episode of the "Spirit of an Athlete" podcast, host Amanda Smith interviews Andrea Troughton, a holistic health coach and anti-diet personal trainer. Andrea discusses her journey in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, where she holds a purple belt, and her aspirations to achieve a black belt. She shares her holistic approach to health coaching, emphasizing body neutrality and fostering a positive relationship with exercise and nutrition. Andrea's philosophy focuses on well-being over traditional dieting, encouraging clients to enjoy movement and prioritize how they feel rather than their appearance.

In this Episode: 

• [00:02:15] Andrea Troughton's journey in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and her rank as a purple belt.
• [00:05:30] The motivations behind Andrea's interest in combat sports and self-defense.
• [00:09:45] The commitment and dedication required to progress in martial arts.
• [00:14:20] Andrea's holistic health coaching philosophy and its focus on well-being over dieting.
• [00:18:10] The concept of body neutrality and its importance in health coaching.
• [00:22:35] Strategies for building a positive relationship with exercise and nutrition.
• [00:27:50] The significance of joint health and balancing flexibility with strength training.
• [00:32:15] The anti-diet philosophy and its impact on clients' relationships with food and exercise.
• [00:37:00] The demographics of Andrea's clients and their varying health and fitness needs.
• [00:41:25] Resources for connecting with Andrea, including her social media, website, and published book.

Please connect with Andrea here: 

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.workofartcoaching.ca/

Instagram: @workofartyeg

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