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Jan 2025
1h 35m

Midlife Body Positivity & Realistic Fitn...

DR. STEPHANIE ESTIMA
About this episode

Nathalia Melo, a bikini Olympian champion, mother of two, wife, and globally recognized fitness coach shares her incredible journey from humble beginnings in Brazil to winning the first bikini Olympia in 2012. This episode dives deep into the realities of the fitness industry, transferable skills from bodybuilding to everyday life, and the importance of simplifying health and fitness. Get ready for some shocking truths and heartwarming insights on achieving sustainable success in fitness and beyond.

Episode Overview:
0:00 Intro/Teaser
4:43 Extreme Bodybuilding Competition and Health
18:17 Reevaluating Health and Fitness Approaches
23:52 Holistic Approach to Health and Fitness
31:27 Understanding Gentle Approaches to Health
37:23 Challenging Toxic Body Positivity
42:51 Parenting, Body Image, and Self-Improvement
51:53 Foundational Principles of Nutrition & Movement
1:07:27 Managing Expectations in Fitness Training
1:15:59 Optimal Resistance Training and Meal Prep
1:22:06 Simplicity in Health and Nutrition

Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/midlife-body-positivity-realistic-fitness-goals-with-nathalia-melo/

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