Mike Millner- How I Dropped 100LBS of Fat & Have Kept it off for a decade!

Mike Millner shares his inspiring weight loss journey, losing over 100 pounds and keeping it off for over a decade. After struggling with unhealthy habits in college, Mike found success through strength training and guidance from a mentor who encouraged him to become a personal trainer. His story highlights the importance of finding a sustainable approach and having a supportive community.Martin and Mike discuss the importance of addressing the psychology and habits behind our relationship with food, rather than just tracking macros or following fad diets. True, lasting change comes from shifting one's identity and making nutrition feel automatic, not relying on temporary approaches. They emphasise the need for an identity shift, seeing oneself as a fit, healthy person, rather than just trying to lose weight temporarily.Habits and behaviours stem from one's core identity, and permanent change comes from embracing a new sense of self. The speakers advocate for a holistic, lifestyle-focused approach to weight management and metabolism, focusing on sustainable habits that can be maintained long-term while still achieving goals. The key is to focus on the process, not just the outcome.Managing stress is also crucial for a healthy metabolism. While acute stressors like exercise can be positive, chronic stress from poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, or emotional factors can be detrimental. Finding balance through quality foods, movement, and emotional management is key.00:00:01 - From Overweight to Healthy: My Fitness Journey00:02:56 - From Yo-Yo Dieting to Sustainable Nutrition00:05:18 - From PT to Nutrition Mastery: A Personal Journey00:06:52 - Shifting Identity for Lasting Lifestyle Change00:10:15 - The Importance of Sustainable Lifestyle Changes00:12:55 - Optimising Metabolism: Nutrition, Activity, and Stress00:15:26 - Managing Chronic Stress for Metabolic Health00:18:37 - Developing a Healthy Relationship with All Foods00:20:50 - Empowering Nutrition: Focus on Adding Before Subtracting00:23:21 - Assess Your Starting Point for Transformation00:25:47 - Optimising Daily Routines and Reducing Stress00:28:23 - Sustaining Lifestyle Changes: Simplicity and Probability00:30:36 - The Importance of Building a Solid Foundation00:32:11 - Tracking Macros: A Useful Tool for Weight Loss00:35:39 - The Power of Food Tracking for Weight Loss00:37:31 - Tracking Habits Improve Mindful Eating00:39:08 - Macros for the Average Person00:41:49 - Personalised Neurotype Training for Behaviour ChangeSubscribe to the OYB email newsletter below and get your FREE Training & Nutrition Plan:https://mailchi.mp/1fe353b57501/level-up-7-day-challengeConnect with Mike Miller: https://www.instagram.com/coach_mike_millner/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-over-macros/Connect with Martin Silva: https://www.instagram.com/martinsilvafitness/https://www.tiktok.com/@martinsilvafitnesshttps://www.youtube.com/c/MartinSilvaWBFFPro