012: How can I use nutritional periodization to reach my weight loss goals faster? With Ruth Maleski

In this episode, Julia interviews Ruth Maleski about nutritional periodization. Ruth shares her journey in fitness and nutrition and how she discovered the concept of nutritional periodization. They discuss the importance of understanding maintenance, fat loss, and surplus phases in achieving fitness goals. They emphasize the efficiency and mental health benefits of nutritional periodization, as well as the need for individualized approaches based on health status. They also address misconceptions about nutritional periodization and differentiate it from yo-yo dieting. In this conversation, Julia and Ruth discuss the importance of transitioning from a diet mindset to maintenance, and how to coach women through this process. They also explore who is a good candidate for a surplus and the benefits of tracking at maintenance before transitioning to mindful eating. The key takeaways include being conscious of our actions and aligning them with our long-term goals, as well as asking ourselves if our daily actions reflect the person we want to be. The conversation provides valuable insights for anyone looking to improve their relationship with food and achieve their fitness goals.00:00Introduction and Background08:31What is Nutritional Periodization?13:52Efficiency and Mental Health Benefits23:09Duration of Each Phase28:08Misconceptions about Nutritional Periodization33:37Transitioning from Diet Mindset to Maintenance42:07Coaching Women Through the Transition45:25Who is a Good Candidate for a Surplus?51:36The Importance of Tracking at Maintenance56:13Aligning Actions with Long-Term Goals🧡 Shift to Shed: 3 Day FREE Challenge: Sign up HERE🍋 Apply for 1:1 private coaching: HERE 🍿 Let's be IG friends: @eatmorewithjulia