In today’s episode, we’re catching up on where we are in life, health, fitness, and our current goals - and, unsurprisingly, life has not exactly been smooth sailing. Iris is in the middle of a 10-12 week fat loss phase at 11 months postpartum, while Amy is continuing to live in maintenance after a major move and a year of focusing on building muscle.
We chat about how to make long-term nutrition and fitness sustainable, and how to specifically be flexible without completely abandoning your goals.
We discuss the difference between an exception and a pattern, why you shouldn't compare your chapter 2 to someone else's chapter 45, and why sometimes the healthiest decision is to not pursue fat loss right now. Most importantly, we talk about building the kind of confidence where a stressful week becomes a road bump instead of a roadblock.
“Maintenance is a love note to your body and your brain."
- Amy Rudolph
"Rearrange some things, say no, delegate, and put strength training on your freakin' schedule."
- Iris Deadlifts
This week on Capable and Worthy: Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for People Who Don’t Want Life to Suck:
- Navigating fat loss as a busy mom
- Why you need a foundation before a calorie deficit
- Planning for food when life gets chaotic
- Using flexibility within structure
- Why strength training is a non-negotiable
- The importance of maintenance for long-term results
- Recognizing exceptions versus unhealthy patterns
- Avoiding FOMO and comparison in your fitness journey
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