70. Social Change, Fitness Gains, and Life Transitions

In episode 70 of 'Lifting, Running, and Living,' hosts Kelly and JK discuss a series of major topics, including a new format transition for the show and reflections on current social issues in Minneapolis and the broader U.S. They delve into the impact and responsibilities of speaking up on social media and address the systemic changes needed for effective activism. The conversation transitions to personal updates, highlighting Kelly's new job and JK's current fat-loss journey using the Macro Factor app. They also evaluate Runna’s AI-influenced strength and running feedback while discussing the implications of AI in food-tracking applications. Listeners get a well-rounded mix of current events, fitness insights, and personal achievements.00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff01:01 Discussing Current Events and Social Issues02:45 Personal Reflections and Social Media Activism06:20 Corporate Change and Historical Examples12:28 Encouraging Political Action14:51 Job Transition and New Beginnings19:44 Fat Loss Journey Update27:24 Celebrating Process Wins29:08 Leggings and Fashion Trends32:55 Running and Strength Training Updates42:53 AI in Fitness Tracking51:57 Conclusion and Contact InformationFollow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠⁠@runningklutz ⁠