Is it sustainable?

A simple question, but important one nonetheless. Too many of us take an "instant gratification" approach when it comes to our health and fitness: we want results, and we want them now. And too often this leads to individuals engaging in extreme methods of diet and exercise... most of which are too extreme to maintain for longer any extended period. So we fall off the bandwagon, revert to bad habits, and end up right back where we started.

It's time to take a different approach. A slower, more sustainable approach.

Get out of this Amazon Prime mindset and watch your results flourish.

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On today's episode we have Angelina, who has been a client at GRIT for two years now. Angelina has experienced a tremendous amount of success up to this point in her fitness journey (down 40lbs!), but that doesn't mean it comes without it's fair share of setbacks and adversity. We'll dive into what some of these obstacles were, how she overcame them, as well as the physical and mental transformation that has occurred over the last two years as a result of consistent strength training.

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The word "harsh" is used lightly in this episode because, well, some of these aren't necessarily that terrible to hear... but still valuable nonetheless. But that doesn't mean some of the statements in this episode won't strike a nerve (ex: when I explain that sometimes health and fitness requires you to just shut the f*ck up and work).

As promised, here is a link to the previous episode I mention early on in this episode.

And incase you'd like to read the "harsh" statements without my insights for each one, here you go:

1. Consistency is Key
2. There Is No One-Size-Fits-All Solution
3. Recovery is Just As Important as Training
4. Spot Reduction is a Myth
5. Genetics Play a Role
6. Aging Affects Performance
7. Mental Health is Crucial
8. There Will Be Setbacks
9. Quick Fixes Don't Last
10. It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint
11. Weight Loss Isn't Just About Calories
12. Exercise Isn't Always Enjoyable
13. Setbacks Happen
14. It Requires Sacrifice
15. Focus on Health, Not Aesthetics

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Today we're joined by Jenna Kelly, owner of Balanced Planet Yoga in Marlton, New Jersey. In today's episode Jenna discusses her personal journey from personal trainer to yoga studio owner and all the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. We discuss a wide variety of topics, ranging from the importance of breath work, finding meaning behind what drives your actions and emotions, defining what it means to actually be successful in your health and fitness journey, as well as how Jenna would defend herself in a zombie apocalypse.

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In today's episode we discuss the hurdles, hardships, and obstacles that come along with parenthood as you navigate your own personal health and fitness.

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Considering calorie deficit is the only sure fire way to lose weight, claiming to be in a calorie deficit while not losing weight is, well, impossible. Here are ten reasons why you might not actually be in a calorie deficit, despite thinking you are.

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Today's episode is short and sweet: what is the biggest mistake that beginners make when it comes to losing body fat?

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In today's episode I reminisce about how dumb I have been in the past when it comes to my health and fitness and how, hopefully, you can avoid some of the same mistakes I've made in the last twenty some years of working out.

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