Episode 5: Focus on the Look, Not the Scale

In this episode, Heather and Val explore the power of looking beyond the scale and focusing more on body composition changes. Val, for instance, shares how she saw a remarkable transformation in her body composition over the years without significant changes in her weight.

We emphasize the role of a positive mindset in embarking on a fitness journey. We discuss the groundwork that needs to be done before starting a fat loss phase such as managing stress, nurturing a healthy mindset, getting adequate sleep, and maintaining proper nutrition. We also stress the importance of having a reliable support system, like a coach, to keep you accountable and remind you of your end goal.

In the final part of our discussion, we underscore the importance of holding onto your core values when undertaking a growth journey. We share our experiences and thoughts on how to best approach growth while maintaining perspective.

Episode Summary

(0:00:03) - Body Composition and Meal Planning Focus (8 Minutes)

Heather shares her experience with meal prepping and how it made an impact on her life. We also talk about the Glutomax press back and how Val is a whole stacker. I share my experience with the Glutomax Kickback and how I got a gym pin to keep the plates secure. Lastly, we discuss the importance of focusing on the look and not the scale when considering your body composition.

(0:07:53) - Looking Beyond Scale, Body Composition (15 Minutes)

Heather's experience with meal prepping and its impact on her life, as well as Val's experience with the Glutomax press back are discussed. The idea of believing in yourself and pushing beyond your perceived limits when it comes to reaching your goals is explored. The importance of looking at your body composition as opposed to relying solely on the scale as a measure of success is discussed. Val shares her experience of how she has seen her body composition change over the years, even though her weight hasn't changed by much.

(0:23:22) - Mindset and Goals in Fitness (10 Minutes)

We explore the importance of a positive mindset when embarking on a fat loss journey. We discuss the foundational work that should be done before beginning a fat loss phase, such as getting stress in check, having a healthy mindset, getting adequate sleep, and proper nutrition. We also talk about the importance of having a good support system, like a coach, to help you stay accountable and remind you of the end goal.

(0:33:21) - Maintaining Core Values in Growth (1 Minutes)

We tackle the importance of maintaining perspective and core values when embarking on a journey of growth. We also discuss the importance of having a positive mindset, as well as the foundational work that should be done before beginning a fat loss journey. We reflect on our own experiences and share our thoughts on how to best approach growth.