Feeling exhausted every afternoon, struggling to stay consistent with your workouts, or relying on caffeine just to get through the day? This episode talks about the why behind low energy and how to fuel to naturally boost your energy levels.

📩 Book a discovery call with Megan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule + Apply here

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Timestamps:

00:00 Why You're Always Tired & The Real Cause of Low Energy
01:02 Why Low Energy Isn't a Willpower Problem
02:09 The 3 PM Energy Crash & Your Afternoon Workout Struggle
04:20 The #1 Nutrition Mistake That Causes Fatigue
04:50 Blood Sugar Spikes, Meal Timing & Energy Levels
07:12 Why Skipping Meals Makes You More Tired
08:22 How Balanced Nutrition Improves Energy, Mood & Productivity
08:47 Client Success Story: More Energy Without Focusing on the Scale
12:22 Nutrition Deficiencies That Can Cause Fatigue
12:50 Vitamin D and Its Role in Energy
13:50 Magnesium: The Missing Link for Energy Production
14:24 Iron, B Vitamins & How Your Body Creates Energy
16:12 Supplements That May Help Support Healthy Energy Levels
16:50 Electrolytes, Hydration & Fighting Fatigue
17:18 The Three Biggest Reasons Your Energy Is Crashing
17:48 Why Cutting Out Caffeine Isn't the Solution
18:18 How Nutrition Coaching Helps You Build Lasting Energy
19:45 How to Work With Me
20:02 Mindset Minute: Stop Rushing Your Health Journey
21:10 Final Takeaways & Share the Podcast

Join the 6-week 1% Healthier Bootcamp: ⁠SIGN ME UP⁠

Listen to this podcast to get a rundown of all the details.

Last day to sign up is June 15, 2026.

The bootcamp is from June 17-July 29th.

If you're wanting to get fitter and healthier this summer, instead of 'locking in' on restriction, being miserable and hungry, what if you locked in differently this year and learned how to fuel your body properly?

What if by the end of summer you were fitter, healthier, and more confident in your own skin?

That's what this bootcamp is for.

⁠RIP DIETING WEEK:⁠ Join email list and get a sneak peak into what we're covering in 1:1 coaching and the bootcamp

Written details on my instagram: ⁠@onepercent.healthier

FREE QUIZ: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ working out and eating healthy but aren't where you want to be? Take the quiz and find out why: ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠ ⁠⁠

Will cutting out sugar really be what makes the biggest difference with your nutrition, your energy, your body composition, or is it something else? Let's talk about it

JOIN 1% HEALTHIER BOOTCAMP STARTING JUNE 17th! Details on my Instagram and here: 1% Bootcamp

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⭐ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Megan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Why Cutting Out Sugar Isn’t the Answer to Weight Loss or Healthy Eating
01:00 – Are You Actually Addicted to Sugar? The Truth About Sugar Cravings
02:00 – How to Eat Healthy Without Restriction or Food Rules
03:00 – Why Restricting Sugar Can Make You Crave It More
04:00 – The Hidden Mental Restriction That Impacts Your Relationship With Food
05:00 – Why Willpower Isn’t the Problem With Emotional Eating or Sugar Cravings
06:00 – How Balanced Meals Help Reduce Sugar Cravings and Improve Energy
07:00 – Nighttime Sugar Cravings: What Your Body Is Actually Telling You
08:00 – How to Stop Feeling Out of Control Around Sugar and Sweets
09:00 – The Psychology Behind Food Freedom and Reducing Food Obsession
10:00 – Why Allowing Yourself to Eat Sugar Can Actually Reduce Cravings
11:00 – A Simple Mindful Eating Tool to Feel More Satisfied With Food
12:00 – How to Build a Healthy Relationship With Food Without Dieting
13:00 – The “What Can I Add?” Nutrition Mindset for Healthy Eating
14:00 – Mindful Eating Habits to Stop Overeating and Feel More in Control
15:00 – How to Enjoy Dessert Without Guilt or Obsessing Over Calories
16:00 – Healthy Habits That Improve Confidence, Energy, and Body Image
17:00 – How to Change Your Mindset Around Food, Sugar, and Self-Confidence

Today I'm joined by my client Katelyn to share her story!

If you’re a high-achieving woman trying to balance fitness, nutrition, business, and real life without burning out, this episode is for you.

Katelyn is someone who loves adventure, entrepreneurship, and mindset, and she knew fitness would add to her life and make her a better business owner.

In the episode, we talk about how she wanted to get back to feeling healthy and strong again after some big life changes and how 1% Healthier helped her get there.

She shares how this time was different than working with other coaches she'd had in the past and how learning to fuel her body properly played a role in her being able reduce bloating, build strength, and improve body composition without restrictive dieting or a perfect workout plan.

Tune in to learn about how to build sustainable healthy habits, improve your relationship with food, fuel your workouts for more energy, and show up for yourself consistently.

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⭐ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Megan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Related Episodes:

Understanding your hunger and fullness, finding balance

How to structure healthy meals

Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 – Why ambitious women struggle to prioritize health and fitness
01:00 – Katelyn’s story: entrepreneurship, burnout, and healing through fitness
03:00 – How grief and life transitions changed her relationship with health
04:30 – Why nutrition made a bigger difference than workouts alone
05:30 – The real reason consistency felt hard before coaching
06:30 – Why you don’t need to do everything perfectly to see results
08:00 – Sustainable nutrition habits for busy entrepreneurs
09:30 – Simple balanced meals that improve energy and reduce bloating
10:30 – How proper nutrition improved focus, energy, and productivity
12:00 – The mindset shift from “just exercising” to training with intention
13:00 – Setting fitness goals outside of weight loss
13:30 – Snowboarding, endurance, and building strength through fueling properly
14:30 – How to prioritize the gym when life feels busy
15:00 – Building confidence in the gym after falling off track
16:00 – Advice for women starting over in their fitness journey
17:30 – Why progress over perfection changes everything
18:30 – Fitness confidence from the inside out
19:30 – Healing your relationship with food and body image
20:00 – The power of showing up for yourself consistently
22:00 – Biggest mindset shifts around nutrition, strength training, and results
24:00 – Why calories aren’t the whole story
25:00 – Understanding bloating, hunger cues, and balanced meals
26:00 – Training for adventure sports and building a sustainable lifestyle
27:00 – Learning hunger/fullness cues and mindful eating habits
28:30 – What Katelyn would tell herself before starting coaching
29:00 – How healthy habits create more energy and mental space

Learn from Josh Slesk, a Physical Therapist specializing in endurance and HYROX athletes, on how to prevent running injuries, build strength for runners, and optimize recovery.

In this episode, we break down how to manage training volume, improve running performance, and stay strong, pain-free, and consistent with smart strength training and recovery strategies.

Is stretching really necessary? Find out more and hear other hot takes on whats over and underrated for athletes.

⭐ Connect with Josh Slesk on Instagram: HERE

Work with Josh at Onward Physical Therapy: HERE

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⭐ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Megan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Related Episodes:

Becoming a better, stronger, healthier runner with Amanda Katz

How to build better speed and endurance with Tim Bolen

Chapter Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction + Josh’s background as a physical therapist & runner
02:00 – Favorite race vs. toughest race (mental + physical challenges)
03:30 – Why runners get injured: doing too much vs. not strength training
05:00 – How to properly manage training volume (without overtraining)
07:30 – When soreness becomes an injury risk (what to watch for)
09:00 – Best recovery strategies for runners (sleep, nutrition, stress)
11:00 – The connection between fitness, longevity, and disease prevention
13:30 – Warm-ups, cool-downs, and nervous system regulation
17:00 – Most underrated vs. overrated recovery methods
20:00 – Running form, cadence, and injury prevention
23:30 – Signs you’re overtraining or under-fueling
26:00 – Strength training for runners: what actually works
29:00 – How to identify your weak points (and fix them)
32:00 – Habits of strong, injury-free runners
35:00 – When to rest vs. push through training
37:00 – Learning your limits as a runner

In this episode of the 1% Healthier Podcast, we get to learn from Timothy Bolen, an endurance coach and professional athlete, on how to improve your running performance, build endurance, and train smarter for races like half marathons, marathons, and HYROX.

We dive into heart rate zone training, aerobic capacity (zone 2 runs), tempo runs, and race strategy, plus the mindset and discipline required to become a stronger, faster runner.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not getting faster despite running more, this episode will teach you how to structure your running workouts, avoid common mistakes, and unlock your full potential.

Connect with Tim Bolen: His Instagram

Tim's Coaching Website: Excel and Beyond Coaching

Tim's 2gether We Live Organization

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⭐ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Megan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Chapter Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction + Tim’s elite running background
04:00 – Balancing fitness goals with career and life
05:30 – Mindset, discipline, and eliminating excuses
08:30 – Running fundamentals: why most runners train wrong
09:00 – The importance of zone 2 (aerobic base training)
13:30 – How heart rate zones actually work
16:30 – How to structure your training phases
20:30 – Tempo runs explained (and how to use them)
24:30 – How to pace tempo runs correctly
28:30 – Common mistakes when running faster
32:00 – Anaerobic training + interval workouts
37:00 – How to find your ideal race pace
44:00 – Benchmark workouts to track progress
47:00 – Training vs racing: mindset differences
53:00 – Race strategy: pacing + negative splits
56:00 – How to taper before a race
01:01:00 – Mental strategies for running and racing
01:06:00 – Finding your “why” during hard moments

FREE QUIZ: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ working out and eating healthy but aren't where you want to be? Take the quiz and find out why: ⁠⁠HERE⁠ ⁠

If you want to build muscle in the gym and get in shape, how should you eat? Should you eat carbs? Should you eat before workouts and how much?

In this episode, I break down exactly what to eat before and after workouts for fat loss, muscle building, and all-day energy so you can stop under-fueling, boost performance, and finally feel strong, lean, and confident in your body.

Related episodes: ⁠How to structure meals and snacks⁠

🫐 Learn about 1% Healthier: www.onepercenthealthier.co⁠⁠⁠

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⭐ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Megan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This is my weekly newsletter where you learn one thing each week you can do to build momentum towards your health and fitness goals, to do the deeper work, and be 1% Healthier for life.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Why proper workout nutrition is the key to energy, fat loss, and muscle growth
01:00 – Shifting from “burn to earn” to fueling your body for results
03:00 – The “body battery” concept: why you feel exhausted and stuck
05:00 – How under-eating sabotages muscle building and metabolism
07:00 – Low energy availability: why eating less isn’t working
08:30 – Why fueling impacts your workouts AND your daily life
10:45 – What to eat before a workout for energy (pre-workout nutrition basics)
12:00 – Simple rule: how many carbs you need before a workout
13:00 – What NOT to eat before workouts (common mistakes)
14:30 – What to do if you work out later in the day
15:00 – What to eat after a workout for muscle recovery and fat loss
16:00 – Easy post-workout meal ideas (protein + carbs)
17:00 – How to recover faster and avoid energy crashes

Do you celebrate your wins? Or is it hard because you're not where you want to be yet? Let's talk about it.

I’ll walk you through the ways celebrating wins impacts us, why we downplay our progress, and how to shift your mindset and appreciate who you are so you can stop playing small and start becoming the person you know you’re meant to be.

Visit ⁠⁠www.onepercenthealthier.co⁠ to learn how you can eat healthy and be fit without dieting and all or nothing cycles.

🫐 Book a single nutrition consultation here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Game Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📩 Apply for 1:1 coaching with Megan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⭐ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Megan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Introduction: Why celebrating your wins matters
• 01:00 – The power of momentum & starting before you’re ready
• 04:00 – The “flowers” analogy: being present in your journey
• 05:30 – Shifting from “I can’t” to “maybe I can”
• 06:00 – Why we downplay our wins & fear being seen
• 08:00 – Stop comparing: recognizing how far you’ve come
• 09:30 – Reframing negative self-talk after achievements
• 11:30 – Letting go of perfection in everyday moments
• 12:00 – Practical ways to celebrate your wins
• 13:00 – The importance of small & private victories
• 14:30 – Building confidence through stacking wins
• 15:00 – Embracing pivots and life changes as wins
• 16:30 – Finding joy in simple “luxuries” (raspberries example)
• 18:00 – Sharing your wins confidently with others

• 20:00 – Coaching invitation & breaking all-or-nothing cycles
• 21:00 – Closing story: becoming who you’re meant to be

FREE QUIZ: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ working out and eating healthy but aren't where you want to be? Take the quiz and find out why: ⁠HERE⁠ Find the missing pieces in your nutrition routines so you can level up.

If you’re putting in the work at workouts like F45, eating healthy, and still not seeing the muscle definition or strength you want, this episode will show you exactly what’s missing.

Learn how to train with intention using progressive overload, what it looks like to push your muscles to failure, and fuel your body properly so you can finally build muscle, feel stronger, and stop spinning your wheels.

Related episodes: How to structure meals and snacks

Get 1:1 support with your fitness and nutrition goals: ⁠www.onepercenthealthier.co⁠

For more of One Percent Healthier's tips, join the weekly One Percent Better Letters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This is my weekly newsletter where you learn one thing each week you can do to build momentum towards your health and fitness goals, to do the deeper work, and be 1% Healthier for life.

🫐 Book a single nutrition consultation here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Game Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📩 Apply for 1:1 coaching with Megan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⭐ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Megan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Why you’re not seeing muscle results (even when doing everything “right”)

• 01:00 – Intro + free nutrition gap quiz

• 02:00 – Why building muscle actually matters (beyond looks)

• 03:30 – What progressive overload is and why it’s key

• 05:00 – 5 ways to apply progressive overload (without just lifting heavier)

• 06:00 – Understanding RPE (rate of perceived exertion)

• 07:30 – How hard your sets should actually feel

• 08:30 – Signs you’re not lifting heavy or challenging enough

• 09:30 – Simple ways to increase intensity in group fitness classes

• 10:30 – Why rest matters (and common F45 mistakes)

• 11:00 – Choosing stable exercises to maximize muscle growth

• 12:00 – Why form matters more than weight

• 13:00 – “Failure test” to know if you should go heavier

• 13:45 – Nutrition basics to support muscle growth

• 15:00 – Why under-eating is holding you back

• 15:30 – What to eat before your workout (simple carb strategy)

• 17:00 – What to eat after your workout (protein + carbs)

• 18:00 – “Good, better, best” nutrition framework

How do you push yourself in the gym when you don't have anything to train for? How can you have the discipline to finish all your reps and sets if you don't have anyone to impress? How can consistency feel doable when you have other life priorities too?

If you struggle to stay motivated and consistent with working hard in the gym when you don’t have a challenge to follow or a race or clear goal to train for, then you're in luck because today I'm giving you tools, tips, and mindset shifts to find that spark with your fitness again.

In this episode, we talk about how to stay consistent with your workouts, push yourself when no one is watching, and find deeper purpose in your training beyond aesthetics or deadlines.

FREE QUIZ: working out and eating healthy but aren't where you want to be? Find out why here

Get 1:1 support with your fitness and nutrition goals: www.onepercenthealthier.co

For more of One Percent Healthier's tips, join the One Percent Better Letters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This is my weekly newsletter where you learn one thing each week you can do to build momentum towards your health and fitness goals, to do the deeper work, and be 1% Healthier for life.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Why it’s hard to stay motivated when you have nothing to train for
02:00 – Why your body (and mindset) won’t change without a reason to change
04:00 – The importance of purpose, identity, and meaning in your fitness
06:00 – Questions to reflect on
09:00 – How fitness builds confidence, self-trust, and self-respect
12:00 – On-and-off fitness vs. treating health like a dial
15:00 – Motivation, consistency, and accountability: what actually works
18:00 – Training for discomfort so life feels easier outside the gym
21:00 – Visualizing your future self to stay consistent
24:00 – Why fitness consistency compounds over time
26:00 – How nutrition impacts energy, motivation, and follow-through
28:00 – Lowering the barrier to entry so consistency feels doable
31:00 – Why generic workout plans don’t fix deeper consistency problems
34:00 – Training for more than a body: confidence, energy, and resilience + nutrition and fitness coaching to support you
36:00 – Quote of the day