Episode 47

Resolutions, Fails, & a Better Gym Culture with Special Guest, Caleigh Heeg from the Nacho Fitness Coach podcast

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, hosts Gio and Jodi Dolo welcome back Kaylee, co-host of the Nacho Fitness Coach podcast. They discuss the challenges and strategies surrounding New Year's resolutions, particularly the pressures newcomers face at the gym in January. The conversation covers personal experiences with setting and maintaining resolutions, the impact of diet culture, and the importance of supporting newcomers at the gym. They also highlight the significance of long-term health goals and the power of kindness in fitness environments. Tune in to gain valuable insights and encouragement for your fitness journey.

00:00 Welcome to the Mindful Muscle Podcast

00:35 Introducing Our Special Guest: Kaylee from Nacho Fitness Coach

00:56 New Year's Resolutions: Do They Work?

01:18 Personal Experiences with New Year's Resolutions

02:54 The Impact of Diet Culture

03:46 Holiday Eating and Getting Back on Track

09:24 Setting Realistic Goals for the New Year

13:30 Celebrating Small Wins and Progress

16:33 Funny Parenting Moments

17:46 Apple's Thought-Provoking Ad

18:11 The Reality of New Year's Resolutions

19:42 Personal Health Journeys

22:58 Gym Anxiety and Encouragement

29:02 The Importance of Kindness in the Gym

35:43 Final Thoughts and Podcast Promotion

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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.