Ep. 60 Jenna Bruno - Loving Your Body While Getting Strong AF!

On this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming Jenna Bruno onto the show! . I have followed Jenna for a while now, because I love how open and transparent she is on her social media, unlike so many other accounts who only show the highlight reel of their life. . Many look up to her because of her posts about gaining weight in order to put on muscle, the good and the bad, which is what I wanted to chat with her about on the show. . We discussed: . How Jenna got into personal training and nutrition coaching and now working as an EMT. . What is a calorie surplus, why do we go through one. . When did Jenna first go through a surplus, what did that look like, what thoughts, feelings, and emotions did she experience while going through one. . How much should you eat in a calorie surplus, what kinds of foods should that consist of? How do you prevent filling up too soon and struggling to reach those calories goals? . If you have body fat to lose, should you cut first or gain first? Where should maintenance come into play? . Fears of getting bulky? Why you shouldn’t be concerned. . Going through a gaining phase is “voluntary” - what does that mean? How can shifting your mindset to that help? . Dealing with body image, the stress and/or anxiety around gaining weight. How to be okay not aligning with “societal norms”. . The importance of strength training throughout a gaining phase and expectations. . Looking at the long term benefits of strength training, especially as we age. . How to know whether or not you are gaining fat or muscle. . What Jenna would recommend to those who are afraid of gaining weight in order to put on more muscle. The food freedom that is involved with a calorie surplus. . What it’s like for someone who has lost a bunch of weight in the past and now wants to attempt a gaining phase. . Thank you so much, Jenna, for coming onto the show! This is one that I know will help so many people! . If you would like to connect with Jenna Bruno:  Instagram: @jmbrunofitness  . How to Connect with Me: Instagram: @changing_chase TikTok: @changing_chase Facebook Group: Chasing Health: Secrets to Losing 50+ Pounds Facebook: Chase Smith Take my FREE 5-Day Video Course: How to Make Fat Loss Suck LESS! Apply to Work With Me: HERE