Happy Thanksgiving! Q & A: Pros and Cons of Being Shredded, Day in my Life, Training Advice, and More!

Happy Thanksgiving! Welcome back to another episode of the Curls and Courage podcast!Today's episode is a Q & A style format. After sharing a brief update on my holiday plans, I talk about what Thanksgiving means to me and why it is important to practice gratitude for better mental health.I then answer questions that you guys asked me on social media. We talk about many different topics- training, bikini competitions, mental health, travel, and more!Enjoy the show and feel free to shoot me a message on IG (@yoitskenslo/@fitness4fortitude) with any questions I missed! I hope this episode brings you value, practical advice, and entertainment! Please support Curls and Courage by following, rating, and reviewing the show on any major podcast platform. Know that your support is greatly appreciated! Thankful for you all and wishing you blessings this holiday season :)Interested in 1:1 fitness and nutrition coaching? I'd love to help you!Reach out to me via email- [email protected] to be a guest on my show? I'd love to host you! Please join the waiting list here.Need high quality supplements? Check out my top supplement brand recommendation: https://1stphorm.com/KensleyMeeks00:01-4:50 Intro: My Thanksgiving plans, travel, and ways to practice gratitude for better mental health 4:51-7:30 What does a typical work day look like for you? 7:31-9:28 What is your most recent achievement that you are proud of?9:29-12:00 How does it feel to be ripped? (pros and cons of being super lean)12:01-13:59 What is your favorite fitness clothing brand? 14:00-14:50 When is your next competition? 14:51-16:45 Does the order of your exercises really matter? Compound or isolation exercises first? 16:46-20:11 What advice would you give to. a person struggling with confidence and low self- esteem?20:12-23:02 What is your current training regimen? 23:03-27:10 Outside of your career, what are you passionate about? 27:11-30:25 Why did you choose Miami when making your move? 30:21-31:55 After training lower body, I typically get a lot of lower back pain. Is this normal? 31:56-36:53 What would you say is your coaching style as a personal trainer?