Episode 29 - Intuitive This !!

This conversation between Stephen Beaugrand and Kayleigh covers a wide range of topics related to fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. They discuss the importance of understanding one's body and making informed choices about exercise and diet. The dialogue emphasizes the value of intuitive eating, moving away from rigid meal plans, and the significance of lifestyle changes for long-term health. They also touch on personal experiences with drinking, social habits, and the impact of these on fitness goals. The discussion is candid and filled with personal anecdotes, highlighting the journey towards healthier living and the challenges faced along the way.   00:00 - The importance of letting content dictate podcast structure 02:07 - Overcoming sickness and maintaining focus on health goals 04:14 - Long-term versus short-term coaching and the value of habits 05:19 - Why relying solely on meal plans can hinder understanding your body 06:58 - The complexities of counting calories and fiber intake 08:03 - The limitations and burnout from tracking forever 09:36 - Client progress, reverse dieting, and listening to hunger signals 11:10 - The influence of food experience and mental shortcuts 12:38 - Trusting your food choices through experience and internal cues 14:05 - Managing free meals and intuitive eating without stress 16:27 - Building confidence and mastery over eating behaviors 18:04 - Signs of readiness for intuitive eating and stress signals 21:34 - Client examples of reverse dieting and managing hunger 24:46 - The importance of lifestyle change over quick fixes 26:40 - Shifting culture in fitness from party to health-focused 28:04 - Recognizing the long-term value of health over short-term goals 30:51 - The impact of alcohol and social habits on health goals 33:44 - The humorous side of alcohol consumption and social interactions 36:20 - Normalizing slip-ups and focusing on progress over perfection 39:40 - The role of mindset, habits, and community in sustained success 41:37 - Realistic goals and the importance of individual context 44:55 - The long-term benefits of gradual lifestyle changes 48:42 - Unlearning shortcuts and building better neural pathways 52:22 - Trusting your hunger signals and food choices based on experience 55:24 - Recognizing your own knowledge and confidence in managing your health 57:18 - Cultivating balance, intentionality, and enjoyment in life and fitness 58:21 - The cyclical nature of fitness industry narratives and health trends 59:27 - Critical thinking and navigating scams in the fitness industry   Interested in working with one of us? Contact us here: Stephen Beaugrand - https://www.awkwardcrew.com/ Kayleigh Obert - https://www.cupcakemuscle.com/  Phil Pirtle - https://www.fitbodinstitute.com/