05: Staying Fit While Growing a Fitness Empire with Micheline Maloof

"We have to retrain our minds…especially women… We have tied our identity in what the scale says." -  Micheline Maloof   Welcome to the Bombshell Beauty Rituals Podcast, I'm your host Liz Steffen. You're listening to a thought-provoking episode about health and fitness with a special guest, Micheline Maloof. She talks about the implications of striking the right balance in becoming fit, how we must shift our mindset when it comes to dieting, and the ways to build mental fortitude towards habit-building. Cheers to a beautiful life! [00:01 - 13:30] Staying Toned and Striking the Right Balance for Fitness Who is Micheline Maloof? Micheline starts restructuring her business after realizing lack of muscle tone It is difficult to put muscle on for naturally lean people  Take days off Effective ways to build muscles Experiencing pain should not be a constant scenario Diet goes hand-in-hand with workouts You need all nutrients A high-fat diet is better than a high-carb diet   [13:31 - 24:58] Becoming Your Advocate by Rewiring Your Mind The difference between micro and macronutrients There are three macronutrients to focus on - protein, carbs, and fat Reading the label is important Be wary of brainwashing due to marketing Retraining our minds The scale does not tell everything - measurements do Protein takes so much energy to digest Eating out to hit your macros when eating out Debunking protein ingestion misconceptions The minimum is around one gram per pound of body weight Allow change and stick to your goals Fixing your metabolism is done by eating   [24:59 - 45:21] The True Competition is Ourselves - Stay Consistent Finding the true balance Going overboard on cheat days would never be balanced Track your food Do not find an identity to your weight - fix your relationship with food Effort and sacrifice to look and feel good Having better skin Staying hydrated makes a big difference to your skin Finding your motivation Overextending yourself is not good Reaching our standards It's stupid to put too much pressure on ourselves It can motivate us but it can also cripple us Getting into real estate investing Education boosts our way to entrepreneurship   [45:22 - 52:07]  Wrapping Up!  Hone into and understand your "why" Connect with me and Micheline (links below)         Key Quotes   "There are quicker ways to get to where you want to go. But I think the healthiest route, the most sustainable route, is taking slow and steady steps and showing consistency and showing up for yourself to not just your business."  -  Micheline Maloof   "You have consistency. You can start having more of a lifestyle with it. You don't have to be as strict." -  Micheline Maloof   "This is choosing you and choosing your goals over you know, just the ease of everyday life of doing the same thing you're always going to do… If we don't change what we're doing, we're not gonna have any result"  -  Micheline Maloof   "We're doing this [getting fit] for ourselves… Our competition is our own self, your competition is yourself." -  Micheline Maloof   "She has a passion for people!" Whether it's providing Bootcamp style fitness classes or finding you your dream home, Michy is here to serve."   Michy is a Peoria grown entrepreneur. She opened Sculpt Mode Fitness in 2018 with the goal of providing men and women access to the best functional Bootcamp fitness classes in the area. These classes effectively build strength, mobility and muscular endurance in a non-intimidating space.   Sculpt Mode Fitness started as a 6 Week Weight Loss Program and has evolved into a highly respected boutique gym having successfully reached, transformed and motivated hundreds of men and women in Central Illinois.   Michy has just moved into a state of the art workout facility, raising the area's "workout facility bar" in a big way!   She has also recently expanded her professional credentials by becoming a Licensed Realtor with Jim Maloof Realtor. She has preached for years to women, to not only dream big, but also do the work it takes to make those dreams a reality.   Michy is a fabulous example to women – encouraging women everywhere to never limit themselves to fit into just one box. You can create many boxes for yourself – enjoying multiple circles of influence while creating the life you want to live!   Credentials: NASM Personal Trainer Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist Owner of Sculpt Mode Fitness Illinois Licensed Real Estate Broker with Jim Maloof Realtor   Connect with Micheline! Instagram: @sculptmodefitness Instagram @michelinemaloof     SPONSORSHIP This podcast is brought to you by Vanilla Sugar Face & Body. If you want to build self-confidence with innovative solutions and feel comfortable in your own skin visit https://www.vanillasugarfaceandbody.com   Let's get connected!  Instagram: @vanillasugarfaceandbody Facebook: @vanillasugarfaceandbody Email: [email protected]     You can find Liz on Instagram and Visit her website https://www.elizabethsteffen.com    LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who is passionate about Beauty and Health. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Stitcher, or iTunes.