15. What Happens When You Lose that Fitness Feeling? w/ Allison Jackson

In this episode, Allison Jackson shares her transformative journey from a decade-long bodybuilding lifestyle to adopting a more balanced approach to health and fitness. She opens up about her experiences with extreme fitness, the physical and mental toll it took on her, and the pivotal moments that inspired her shift towards focusing on overall well-being and mindfulness. Allison's Links: www.allisonjacksonfitness.com FB, IG - @allisonjacksonfitness LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonrjackson/ Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to My Fitness Journey 00:47 The Bodybuilding Phase 02:16 Realizing the Downsides 02:53 Shifting Priorities 04:36 The Middle Ground of Fitness 06:47 Listening to Your Body 11:31 Mindfulness and Fitness 18:15 Transitioning Away from Extremes 20:40 Embracing Fitness Limitations 21:01 Joint Pain and Aging 22:21 Realistic Exercise Recommendations 24:01 The Dangers of Extreme Fitness 26:09 Balancing Fitness and Life 31:14 The Importance of Sleep 33:21 Future of Wellness and Aging