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Oct 2023
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Ep 91 // 10 Harsh Fitness Truths

Tony and Marianna
About this episode

Would you rather hear a comforting lie over an unpleasant truth? The fitness industry is full of comforting lies and fairytale stories; however, in today's episode, your hosts are going to lay out the top 10 harsh truths about the industry. It's gonna get uncomfortable. It's gonna get real. Are you ready?


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Comparison- (7:11)

You will never look like your favorite fitness influencer- (14:15)

motivation is fleeting- (19:56)

you’re going to fail.. alot (32:13)

it’ll take a lot longer than you think (36:36)

consistency trumps intensity (41:00)

health and fitness are not the same- (47:45)

too many of the healthiest calories will cause weight gain (53:12)

mental health is crucial- (59:48)

results will come from what you’re doing- (1:04)





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