Episode 24

Father and Son Fitness Tips: Nutrition, Workouts & Mindset for Achieving Your Goals

Join Gio and Jodi as they tackle fitness and nutrition questions from Gio's best friend, Tony, and his son, Darian. In this insightful episode, they provide personalized advice on losing weight, building muscle, and achieving health goals. They discuss the importance of tracking calories, leveraging the TDEE calculator, focusing on lean protein and fiber, and setting sustainable, consistent workout routines. With personal anecdotes and professional tips, they outline strategies for both father and son to stay motivated and make lasting lifestyle changes. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their fitness journey!

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Video

00:43 Listener's Question: Health and Fitness Goals

02:59 Expert Advice: Starting with Nutrition

05:17 Calculating and Understanding TDEE

07:55 Tracking Progress and Weighing Yourself

13:32 Personal Transformation Stories

17:49 Exercise Recommendations and Splits

22:40 Cardio and Flexibility Tips

26:14 Nutrition Principles for Weight Loss

29:40 Balancing Treats and Healthy Eating

31:44 Alcohol and Its Impact on Diet

32:57 Liquid Calories: The Hidden Culprit

33:27 Intermittent Fasting: A Tool, Not a Miracle

36:13 Pre-Workout Nutrition Tips

38:08 Carbs: Friend or Foe?

41:06 Sustainable Eating for Life

44:40 Teen Nutrition: Special Considerations

51:26 The Importance of Core Strength

54:42 Progressive Overload and Workout Splits

59:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Gio Marin

Gio is a fitness enthusiast and dedicated weightlifter, passionately committed to a plant-based lifestyle. He challenges the norms of physical health and strength training with his rigorous six-day-a-week gym regimen. As a co-host of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, Gio explores and shares innovative fitness strategies, nutrition tips, and personal growth tactics aimed at enhancing physical well-being and athletic performance. His goal is to inspire others to achieve their fitness objectives through resilience and disciplined living.
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Jodi Dolo

Jodi is a dedicated advocate for healthy living, having conquered a health scare and losing about 90 pounds. She's committed to inspiring and helping others in reaching their goals. Recently certified as a nutritionist and personal trainer, Jodi aims to blend her passion for sustainable nutrition and weightlifting with a priority on mindset to foster enduring health transformations. Her down-to-earth approach and motivating journey form the core of her coaching philosophy, showcased on the Mindful Muscle Podcast, where she provides practical guidance on fitness, nutrition, and personal growth.