The True Grit Strength Podcast

In this episode, we share our thoughts around perseverance as a personality trait and how it's possible...and even necessary to develop this trait over time if you want to achieve your goals.   Perseverance isn't just about "sticking with it" when things get hard. We dig deeper into adaptability, passion, and goal setting so that you can keep going the next time you think quitting is your only option.

After a 3 week hiatus, we couldn't think of a better topic to discuss as we get back into recording the show! Focusing our energy on progress over perfection can be an extremely valuable skill for long-term success. If you often throw in the towel when things don't align perfectly in your favor, or you consistently feel like you need to "pause" on your health goals until things settle down, this episode is just for you. 

Navigating social events while still honoring your nutrition goals can be stressful. With Summer in full swing, we share our strategies for how to handle common social scenarios that can make sticking to your nutrition goals feel impossible. In this episode, you'll learn all of our tips and tricks for how to create balance and learn how to let loose and enjoy yourself, without going completely overboard. 

Join us as we break down three common social situations we routinely find ourselves in and give strategies for how we've learned to adapt to our environment while holding our boundaries.

After a bit of a hiatus, we're back with Part II of our Q&A! In this episode, we answer 3 listener questions around flexibility with your macro targets, eating too much meat, and how to grow massive quads. 

Want to submit a question for a future episode? Email [email protected] and we'll address it on the next episode! 

How long do you wait after an injury to start training again? How much strength do you lose after a month off from training? How do you get your friends and/or family to "take the plunge" and start working out? In this weeks episode we answer these 3 questions from our listeners.  

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Accountability is one of those things most people recognize they need more of, but usually, only look to external sources to find it. In this episode, we share how our past experiences have taught us that the key to building accountability with yourself has to come from within. If you're struggling to follow through on goals you've set for yourself, this episode is for you. 

Today we're doing a deep dive into the world of macro counting! In this episode you'll learn what macronutrients are, the benefits of macro counting, and how to get started with this flexible diet approach! Even if you don't have a desire to incorporate macro counting as part of your diet plan, this episode provides some foundational knowledge when it comes to understanding the caloric value of food and the benefits of a balanced diet!

Resources:

Macro Calculator

Macro Guide

Ever wondered why you're unable to lose weight even though you're following your diet? In this episode, we're going to dive deep into understanding energy balance (how we consume and burn calories), and what all the popular diets on the market have in common. You'll also learn a step-by-step process to finding your ideal caloric needs and how to choose a diet that's perfect for you. 

Resources: 

BMR + Macro Calculator (use this to find your maintenance calories!)

It's an all too common cycle in the world of dieting...you're eating and feeling great until you get bored and hit a wall. Before you know it you're elbow deep in a bag of Doritos and surrounded by take-out containers. So you beat yourself up for a couple of days, then decide to start fresh on Monday. Sound familiar? 

In this episode, we discuss the painful diet cycle and how to find a more balanced, sustainable approach to healthy food choices. So you can be healthy, achieve your goals, and eat a few Doritos. 

One of the most common complaints I hear from people who are struggling to stay on track with their fitness goals is, "I don’t have time." And that’s unequivocally not true. We all have time … it’s just a matter of how we spend it. In this episode, we talk about how time management and mindset influence our actions (or inaction!). 

Questions about this episode or want some time-saving strategies? Do you work more than 70 hours a week? I want to hear from you! Email me at [email protected] and let's talk.