Redefining Body Image: Focus on Strength, Not Looks with Mark Breedon

In this episode of Strong, Well-Fed, and Outspoken, Coaches Frizzle (Rusty) and Nel welcome their very first guest: Mark Breedon, the founder of Training Strong Women. Mark is a strength coach with a refreshing, weight-neutral approach that shifts the focus from aesthetic goals to building real confidence through strength training.This conversation is perfect for women who are tired of the constant pressure to shrink their bodies and instead want to feel empowered, strong, and capable of performing every day tasks. Mark shares his journey from a traditional weight-loss-focused trainer to a coach who helps women create meaningful, non-scale-related goals.You’ll learn what body neutrality really means, how to set strength-based goals that improve your confidence (not just your reflection), and why weight-neutral coaching can be a game-changer for women juggling work, family, and personal health. Plus, the trio dives into practical tips for measuring progress beyond the scale and what to do when aesthetic goals creep in.And in classic Strong, Well-Fed, and Outspoken form, the episode wraps up with a classic fun debate—sushi or cheese forever?If you’re working toward fat loss, muscle building, or simply becoming the most confident version of yourself while maintaining balance with nutrition and lifestyle, this conversation will empower you to rethink your approach.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:00:00 – Introduction and Welcome00:43 – Introducing Our Guest: Mark from Training Strong Women02:02 – Mark’s Journey to Weight-Neutral Coaching04:10 – From Weight Loss to Strength: Mark’s Fitness Origin Story08:07 – How Mark Trains Women to Build Confidence Through Strength16:12 – Body Neutrality Explained: What It Is (and Isn’t)23:49 – Client Success Stories and Real-Life Transformations30:41 – Finding New Reasons to Be in the Gym31:11 – Setting Strength Goals in and Out of the Gym31:54 – The Philosophy Behind Weight-Neutral Coaching32:28 – When Clients Still Want Weight Loss: What to Do33:06 – Why Shaming Weight Loss Is Counterproductive36:26 – Nutrition Tips for Beginners and Intermediates40:25 – Fun Debate: Sushi vs. Cheese44:23 – Coffee Habits and Cereal Preferences48:38 – How Mark Tracks Client Progress Without the Scale51:28 – Final Thoughts and TakeawaysJoin Our Fitness CommunityIf you're ready to receive truly tailored to YOU 1 on 1 coaching that focuses on more than just the workouts and nutrition , fill out our coaching form ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rusty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on InstagramFollow Mark on InstagramListen to Badass Lifter Podcast Here If you're looking for some supplements that will help take your workouts to the next level, try our 3 must haves and get ready for some serious gains.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Protein powder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for your protein goalsThe most explosive ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pre-workout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for before your workoutThe juiciest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠amino acids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for during your workout