Kait and I answer questions from our Instagram Q & A’s. We addressed all your questions, from how to balance fitness with a busy life to understanding what really matters in relationships. We discuss building muscle at 50, the scale vs. body composition, finding balance in your social life during weight loss, dad bods, life fulfillment, and much more!

In this episode, I discuss: 

• [00:00] Intro
• [02:32] Is starting a fitness journey at 50 too late?
• [02:54] Story of a 63-year-old client who lost 100 pounds
• [03:39] Focus on health and body composition over radical weight loss
• [06:38] Should the scale be the focus?
• [07:12] Fixating on the scale alone is not the best measure of progress
• [08:25] Body recomposition and change in weight
• [09:52] Common misconception around body recomposition
• [10:59] Body recomposition vs. fat loss and muscle building
• [15:01] How to stay motivated despite slow weight loss?
• [18:25] Labeling food as bad
• [20:26] The mental and emotional toll of obsessing over weight and appearance
• [23:50] Body image for men vs. women
• [25:24] Dad bods
• [30:22] The concept of periodization in nutrition and strength training
• [31:58] Mav and Kait’s approaches to fitness and nutrition for their clients
• [35:41] How do you accept yourself while wanting to progress in life?
• [35:51] Contentment versus complacency
• [37:56] Balancing self-awareness, gratitude, ambition, and accepting imperfections
• [40:00] The importance of self-worth and acceptance
• [44:00] The interplay between love, identity, and personal growth
• [46:11] What traits do Kait and Mav look for in a relationship?
• [55:47] Are they actually happy?
• [59:14] What made Mav stop using heavy doses of AAS (anabolic androgenic steroids)?
• [1:08:10] Open dialogue between parents and children about body image and PEDs
• [1:11:31] Wrap-up

Resources

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Kait's Youtube: KaitDoesPsych

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