What’s Stopping You from Investing in Yourself? ft. Sam | Ep 18

I had my friend Sam on the pod to talk all about the mental & physical benefits of starting your fitness journey. We cover everything-from building confidence in the gym and investing in yourself with an online PT, to how making fitness a priority now can transform your future self.

Plus, tips on building and maintaining a healthy routine that fits your current lifestyle-and more!

With love, J x

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Time Stamps:

00:02:57 - Sam’s Transition into Online Coaching & Starting a Business

• The reality of starting your own fitness business.
• Embracing challenges and thriving in uncomfortable situations.

00:07:33

• Shifting from tracking the scale to falling in love with building muscle.
• Creating a sustainable routine that lasts.

00:08:54 - Online Coaching vs. In-Person Training

• Breaking down the types of coaching and how to find the right PT based on your lifestyle

00:12:53 - Overcoming Gym Fear as a Beginner

• Tackling intimidation and understanding “Gymbros.”

00:16:36 - The Power of Morning Workouts

00:20:41 - How fitness builds confidence and aligns mind and body.

00:23:49 - Investing in Your Present & Future Self

• How building a healthy routine in your 20s can transform your future self.
• Breaking self-doubt and building lasting self-confidence.

00:31:07 - What’s the process like? Aligning values and expectations with your trainer.

00:33:26 - Sam’s Transition from Bodybuilding to Running

• The muscle loss myth.
• Why cardio is essential for overall health.

00:36:56 - Sam’s outlook on fitness at 26 compared to his 20 year old self

00:42:50 - Balancing the “all-in” mindset with knowing when to rest.

00:48:27 - Creating a Balanced Lifestyle

00:58:17 - Top 10 Exercises & Building a Routine You Love. | Why women shouldn’t fear lifting weights.

1:06:09 - Meal Planning & Healthy Eating Tips

• Avoiding unhealthy habits through meal prepping.
• Sam’s full-day meal prep breakdown and the “plate theory.”
• Getting creative with home-cooked meals and tracking nutrients.

1:15:28 - How social media influences fitness, finding authenticity, and avoiding quick-fix schemes.

1:33:07 - Sam’s Take on Self-Love

1:34:00 - Outro