Episode 61

Metabolic Damage or Misunderstanding? Featuring Mike Smith: Your Body's Not Broken

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, co-hosts Gio Marin and Jodi Dolo share their incredible health and weight loss journeys, collectively maintaining a 140-pound weight loss. Joining them is special guest Mike Smith, an expert dedicated to the study and treatment of obesity. Mike opens up about his personal story, having lost 130 pounds himself, and discusses the premise and motivations behind his 'What Worked For Me' podcast. He dives deep into the importance of understanding meal timing, body composition, and glucose metabolism. Throughout the conversation, Mike stresses the significance of healthy, sustainable weight loss, planning for inevitable weight regains, and the hidden costs of rapid weight loss. Whether you're just starting on your own health journey or looking for ways to maintain long-term success, this episode is packed with valuable insights for everyone. Don't miss out – tune in now!

00:00 Introduction to Mindful Muscle Podcast

00:38 Meet Mike Smith: Obesity Expert

01:34 Mike's Weight Loss Journey

03:13 Challenges and Realizations

08:33 Family Influence and Health

15:19 Union Health and Fitness

18:52 The Secret Sauce: Meal Timing and Metabolism

23:14 Caloric Deficit and Muscle Mass

24:54 The Importance of Listening to Your Body

30:49 Weight Loss and Childhood Trauma

34:20 The Reality of Weight Regain

42:39 Practical Advice for Sustainable Health

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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.