#124 - 60lbs weight loss, body dysmorphia, fitness for newbies - Cameron Sparks

Cameron Sparks lost 60 pounds by the time he was 14 — from 220 to 150.Most people would call that a success.But he didn't feel successful. Or stronger. Or more confident.In this episode, Cameron and I unpack what happens after the weight loss — especially when it happens young, and without strength training, support, or a deeper sense of "why."He shares how his body changed, his confidence tanked, and how he eventually rebuilt his body and his mind.Today, Cameron is an in-person and online personal trainer who focuses on helping newbies get comfortable at the gym when it feels like a scary place.We get into:How Cameron went from 220 to 150 lbs at age 14Why losing weight didn’t fix his confidence — and what eventually didThe emotional side of fitness no one talks aboutBody dysmorphia in men (and in coaches)How to support beginners without overwhelming themWhy “discipline” isn’t a forever thing — especially for new liftersWhen to educate clients, and when to just help them moveWhy mobility is a missing piece in most strength programsHow coaches can meet people where they are — not where they should beThe surprising courage it takes to start when you feel completely lostFind more from CameronOn Instagram @cameronsparksfitness