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Redefining Body Image: Focus on Strength, Not Looks with Mark Breedon
In this episode of Strong, Well-Fed, and Outspoken, Coaches Frizzle (Rusty) and Nel welcome their very first guest: Mark Breedon, the founder of Training Strong Women. Mark is a strength coach with a refreshing, weight-neutral approach that shifts the focus from aesthetic goals to building real confidence through strength training.
This conversation is perfect for women who are tired of the constant pressure to shrink their bodies and instead want to feel empowered, strong, and capable of performing every day tasks. Mark shares his journey from a traditional weight-loss-focused trainer to a coach who helps women create meaningful, non-scale-related goals.
You’ll learn what body neutrality really means, how to set strength-based goals that improve your confidence (not just your reflection), and why weight-neutral coaching can be a game-changer for women juggling work, family, and personal health. Plus, the trio dives into practical tips for measuring progress beyond the scale and what to do when aesthetic goals creep in.
And in classic Strong, Well-Fed, and Outspoken form, the episode wraps up with a classic fun debate—sushi or cheese forever?
If you’re working toward fat loss, muscle building, or simply becoming the most confident version of yourself while maintaining balance with nutrition and lifestyle, this conversation will empower you to rethink your approach.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
00:43 – Introducing Our Guest: Mark from Training Strong Women
02:02 – Mark’s Journey to Weight-Neutral Coaching
04:10 – From Weight Loss to Strength: Mark’s Fitness Origin Story
08:07 – How Mark Trains Women to Build Confidence Through Strength
16:12 – Body Neutrality Explained: What It Is (and Isn’t)
23:49 – Client Success Stories and Real-Life Transformations
30:41 – Finding New Reasons to Be in the Gym
31:11 – Setting Strength Goals in and Out of the Gym
31:54 – The Philosophy Behind Weight-Neutral Coaching
32:28 – When Clients Still Want Weight Loss: What to Do
33:06 – Why Shaming Weight Loss Is Counterproductive
36:26 – Nutrition Tips for Beginners and Intermediates
40:25 – Fun Debate: Sushi vs. Cheese
44:23 – Coffee Habits and Cereal Preferences
48:38 – How Mark Tracks Client Progress Without the Scale
51:28 – Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Join Our Fitness Community
If you're ready to receive truly tailored to YOU 1 on 1 coaching that focuses on more than just the workouts and nutrition , fill out our coaching form here
Follow Rusty on Instagram
Follow Nel on Instagram
Follow Mark on Instagram
Listen to Badass Lifter Podcast Here
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By Miss Frizzle of Fitness "Rusty"In this episode of Strong, Well-Fed, and Outspoken, Coaches Frizzle (Rusty) and Nel welcome their very first guest: Mark Breedon, the founder of Training Strong Women. Mark is a strength coach with a refreshing, weight-neutral approach that shifts the focus from aesthetic goals to building real confidence through strength training.
This conversation is perfect for women who are tired of the constant pressure to shrink their bodies and instead want to feel empowered, strong, and capable of performing every day tasks. Mark shares his journey from a traditional weight-loss-focused trainer to a coach who helps women create meaningful, non-scale-related goals.
You’ll learn what body neutrality really means, how to set strength-based goals that improve your confidence (not just your reflection), and why weight-neutral coaching can be a game-changer for women juggling work, family, and personal health. Plus, the trio dives into practical tips for measuring progress beyond the scale and what to do when aesthetic goals creep in.
And in classic Strong, Well-Fed, and Outspoken form, the episode wraps up with a classic fun debate—sushi or cheese forever?
If you’re working toward fat loss, muscle building, or simply becoming the most confident version of yourself while maintaining balance with nutrition and lifestyle, this conversation will empower you to rethink your approach.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
00:43 – Introducing Our Guest: Mark from Training Strong Women
02:02 – Mark’s Journey to Weight-Neutral Coaching
04:10 – From Weight Loss to Strength: Mark’s Fitness Origin Story
08:07 – How Mark Trains Women to Build Confidence Through Strength
16:12 – Body Neutrality Explained: What It Is (and Isn’t)
23:49 – Client Success Stories and Real-Life Transformations
30:41 – Finding New Reasons to Be in the Gym
31:11 – Setting Strength Goals in and Out of the Gym
31:54 – The Philosophy Behind Weight-Neutral Coaching
32:28 – When Clients Still Want Weight Loss: What to Do
33:06 – Why Shaming Weight Loss Is Counterproductive
36:26 – Nutrition Tips for Beginners and Intermediates
40:25 – Fun Debate: Sushi vs. Cheese
44:23 – Coffee Habits and Cereal Preferences
48:38 – How Mark Tracks Client Progress Without the Scale
51:28 – Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Join Our Fitness Community
If you're ready to receive truly tailored to YOU 1 on 1 coaching that focuses on more than just the workouts and nutrition , fill out our coaching form here
Follow Rusty on Instagram
Follow Nel on Instagram
Follow Mark on Instagram
Listen to Badass Lifter Podcast Here
If you're looking for some supplements that will help take your workouts to the next level, try our 3 must haves and get ready for some serious gains.
Protein powder for your protein goals
The most explosive pre-workout for before your workout
The juiciest amino acids for during your workout