Episode 32. Think you need to make fitness your whole identity to see results? Think again! In this episode, Katie interviews Maria, a former personal trainer whose world once revolved around training with pro bodybuilders, chasing aesthetics, and hitting intense PRs. Maria opens up about why she stepped away from the gym world entirely, and how she returned stronger, healthier, and more balanced than ever. This conversation is filled with mindset shifts and practical wisdom every beginner needs to know at the start of their fitness journey.
0:00 Intro
0:59 Meet Maria
1:41 How Her Fitness Journey Started
5:48 Chasing Aesthetics Through Bodybuilding
14:43 Taking Things Too Far
16:05 Becoming A Personal Trainer
17:54 The Secret To Fitness Results
21:40 Stepping Away From The Gym World
26:54 Impact Of Fitness On Mental Health
30:09 Getting Out Of A Rut
32:47 Shifting To Functional Training
38:35 Current Training Routine
41:20 Tips To Create A Workout Plan
44:26 Training Without Fitness Goals
49:33 Inspiration To Go On Adventures
51:22 Staying Fit While Traveling
55:36 Advice To Her Younger Self
1:01:13 Outro
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