Join me and my guest, Alli Fahrenbach, on the Flex Diet Podcast this week as we break down the evolving landscape of female fitness and confront the lingering myths that keep many women from embracing strength training. We discuss the nuances of body composition, progressive overload, and the misleading pursuit of scale weight that can sabotage genuine progress.

If you've ever wondered how to translate the discipline from the world of figure and physique competition into your everyday fitness routine, this discussion sheds light on practical, transformative strategies that prioritize fat loss and muscle building over the scale.

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Episode Chapters:

• (0:00:00) - Female Fitness Trends and Lessons
• (0:05:53) - The Confusion Surrounding Nutrition and Training
• (0:18:55) - The Complexity of Nutrition Discussed
• (0:23:51) - The Importance of Basic Health Habits
• (0:35:12) - The Importance of Quality Sleep
• (0:40:48) - Optimizing Lifestyle for Better Sleep
• (0:48:36) - Navigating Complex Client Expectations and Goals
• (0:55:23) - Strength Training Power and Progress

Episodes You May Enjoy:

• Episode 266: Health Beyond the Gym with Expert Advice on Wellness and Aging From Ashleigh VanHouten
• Episode 200: How to Coach Clients From Athletes to Gen Pop Using Macros and More: An interview with Eve Guzman

Connect with Alli:

• AFS Coaching: https://www.alli-fitness.com/
• Revive Wellness: https://www.revivewellness.health/
• Alli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonfahrenbach

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