The Mental Reps Podcast
by Deanna Magro
The body achieves what the mind believes. So before you’re ready to tackle the crazy world of health and fitness, make sure you’re putting in the mental reps. Join host Deanna, a former division 1 gymnast, as she shares her knowledge & experiences on the many controversial topics and inconsistencies facing the fitness industry today. Whether you’re here for the basics, seeking some hard truths, or needing a good kick in the a** to get off yours, you’ve come to the right place. Physical reps mean nothing when you’re not putting in the mental ones. Connect with me on IG: @deannamagro
Episodes
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You Bulked Too Hard
If the crazy calorie surplus and obsessive "bulk" left you feeling heavy, frustrated, and maybe hating a small piece of fitness... I think I may know why. Listen to today's episode to learn more about why this phase is very important for your long term success, and where you may have gone wrong....
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Your Environment is Make or Break
What if there was a way to make reaching your health and fitness goal easier?? What if that started with just a few simple swaps at home? Tune in to today's episode to learn about how impactful the right environment can be on your success! Join us for the Move and Fuel February Challenge HERE…
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Now Go Eat Your Lunch xoxo
Under eating could be a a majorly overlooked factor as to why you're not seeing great results from all the work you're putting in. I know, because I tried this for years. Let this be your quick reminder that food is fuel, and your dream body needs it! Join my app, PWR, for workouts&more: HERE...
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You Just Keep Winning, Boo.
The reality is, the relationships in your life might suffer the deeper you go into your fitness journey. And that's okay. Not every relationships is meant to be a forever one. You just keep worrying about winning (; Join my app, PWR, for workouts&more: HERE Apply for 1:1 Coaching: HERE Connect...
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Let's Get Back to Business
The craziness of the summer is behind us and it's time we get BACK to feelin' (and lookin') our BEST! My 8-week Back to Business Reset Challenge is LIVE and we're starting on September 22nd! Tune in to learn more, get signed up, and I'll see you inside xoxo Link to sign up:...
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Burnt Out to Built Strong: 5 Ways to Escape Burn Out
Feeling burnt out in your fitness journey? Wondering how long you can keep burning the candle at both ends? Girl, I was there. Tune in today to listen to 5 things I changed in order to start seeing results in my journey. Apply for 1:1 Coaching: HERE Join my app, PWR, for workouts&more: HERE...
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WE'RE BACK BABY: Let's Catch Up
Back and better with a full episode giving you the breakdown on my gut and hormone journey. This is by far my most frequently asked question, and I wanted to share an update overview on where I'm at, what's been going on, and tips/tricks that can help you on your journey. Join my app, PWR, for...
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Three Reasons You're Not Seeing GREAT Results
There's nothing more frustrating than putting in the work and feeling like nothing's changing. You're doing all the "right things" but haven't seen much of a return on investment. Why is it that everyone else seems to have it figured out? I gotchu. Tune in today for three mistakes you might be...
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Intuitive Eating: Who's It For, My Personal Experience and Tips To Get Started
Ready to take the jump towards intuitive eating? Before you convince yourself this is the right move for you, take a minute to see if you're in the right spot to adapt this new way of eating. Apply for 1:1 Coaching: HERE Join my app, PWR, for workouts&more: HERE Connect with me on IG:...
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Motivation Has Left The Chat
New Years' Motivation officially left the chat? Same. Let's bust some myths about what motivation truly means and how you can get it back. Join my app, PWR, for workouts&more: HERE Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/deannamagro/?hl=en Join our Facebook Group:...
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Kickstart Your 2025
The New Year is HERE and I've got a special somethin' to help us all crush it in 2025. 8 weeks. 8 new habits. Everything you need to learn for results that LAST. And I'm here to help you every step of the way. Let's bridge the gap from good to great and level up, together. Join Kickstart Coaching...
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Stop Overcomplicating Your Nutrition
Want to learn the easiest way to ensure you hit your macros all the dang time? Listen in on today's episode for my top tools and insider tips to help you master your nutrition. Join my app, PWR, for workouts&more: HERE Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/deannamagro/?hl=en Join the...
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Enjoying The Holidays
This SHOULD be the most wonderful time of the year ... not the time to stress out, pig out and lose track of the goals you have. There IS a way to navigate the holidays while "staying on track" without any hyper-restriction, and I'm here to teach you my top tools for exactly that. Coaching...
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Excellence vs. Perfectionism
Not every day is going to look the same, and that's okay. When you operate out of a place of support, love and excitement in your journey, not only do you enjoy this process a whole lot more, you'll actually get better results. Finding the perfect balance of showing up when you need to, and being...
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The Only Way to Lose, Is to Quit
Get so good at facing adversity that your success isn't a matter of if, it's a matter of when. Fitness isn't a sprint, it's a marathon, and and the only way you fail, is if you quit. Join my app, PWR, for workouts&more: HERE Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/deannamagro/?hl=en…
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You Need a Bigger Why
Ever wonder why it feels like you can't stay on track? Or that the smallest obstacles totally derails you from your goals? It's not about waiting for the right time... it's about finding a stronger purpose. Tune in to learn more and dig deep on why you're here <3 Join my app, PWR, for...
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You're Limiting Your Own Potential
Ever feel like you can give just a little bit more? No? I bet that'll change after listening to today's episode. We're all limited by our own perceptions of what hard work looks like. Use today to re-write the script and take action towards your biggest goals. Join my app, PWR, for workouts&more:...
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Keep It Simple, Stupid
Join Zach and I as we discuss easy ways to SIMPLIFY your fitness journey and why repetition truly is the missing piece you've been looking for. Join my app, PWR, for workouts&more: HERE Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/deannamagro/?hl=en Join the MRP Facebook Group:...
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My DEKA Race, Photoshoot with 1st Phorm and Updates on My Gut Health Journey
POV: I called you on your commute home from work and we're on the phone chattin' it up during your drive! I share a behind the scenes look at some pretty big events that have been going on in my life and recent updates to my (never-ending) gut-healing journey. You can do anything you put your…
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Q&A: Repairing Your Metabolism, How Long is Too Long to Cut and Anxiety Around Filming in the Gym
Q&A you know the drill! Questions asked by YOU and answered here so we can all learn, grow and take action together! Join my app, PWR, for workouts&more: HERE Connect with me on IG: HERE Join the MRP Facebook Group: HERE 1st Phorm Link For Supplements: HERE Ask questions for our next Q&A: HERE
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You Should NOT Be Going Into a Cut If...
There's four main reasons why a cutting phase is not beneficial for you right now. And if you fall into one (or more) of these categories, it's best you put those shreddy goals on pause! It'll be better for long term progress, sustainability and mental sanity, I promise. Join my app, PWR, for...
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De-Coding a Menu to Stay on Track While Eating Out
Eating out is a regular part of all of our lives. I think it's about time we learn how to de-code the menu to confidently pick the best option for our goals, dontcha think? Today's episode covers how I personally navigate a menu, some key high-fat, high-calorie "buzz words" to look for, and tips…
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Lead vs. Lag Measurements
Want to know how to REALLY take control of the results of your fitness journey? Start focusing on the "lead." Tune in to today's podcast to find out more and simple ways to help hold yourself accountable as we move into this next season. Join my app, PWR, for workouts&more: HERE Connect with…
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Update On My Gut Health Journey + Easy Ways For You to Regulate Your Nervous System and Reduce Stress
If you've been following along you know gut health has been the hot topic in my life for the last ~2 years. Today I shared an update with where I'm currently at in my journey + some super easy things you can do to help yourself and your overall health. Magnesium Linked: HERE Connect with me on…
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It's Not "No", It's "Not Right Now": Investing in Future You + My 6 Week SHERD Challenge
You're ready to step into this summer as the most confident, radiant, badass version of you. I know you are. Join us in the 6 week SHRED Challenge going on NOW to have everything you need in order to succeed. Listen in for a key mindset shift to make while you're in a cut to become BFF's with…
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Google's Top 20 Questions Asked by Women in Fitness
Took a moment to google the most frequently asked questions by women in fitness and needed to immediately tackle some of these for you. I get it. I had NO CLUE where to start. I had NO IDEA what a good fitness routine looked like or WHAT I should be eating. If there's one thing you take away from...
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How To Piece Together Your Plate (Tracking vs. Not Tracking)
New to nutrition or confused on how to put together a balanced meal? This episode is for you. Tune in to learn some easily applicable tips and tricks when it comes to creating a balanced plate that will help keep you full, satisfied and on the right path. App I Use for Tracking: HERE Join the MRP...
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Hitting a Plateau? Listen to This.
Feel like you're stuck in your journey and just not sure why?! No matter what you do the scale will not budge, progress feels lightyears away and you're so tired of feeling frustrated... I gotchu. Tune in to today's episode to learn some real reasons as to why you could be facing a plateau in…
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Stop Rewarding Yourself With Habits You're Trying to Break
You're not traveling this path to wind up exactly where you started. Stop sabotaging your own success by seeking out the same vices that got you there in the first place. Tune in to today's episode to learn some easy changes you can make to continue making healthy choices. Join my app for 7 days...
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Easy Ways to Spice Up Your Training with @Trippy_Gainz
Zach Attack back on the mic to share all the deets about how to intensify your training in the gym. Between the two of us, we have decades of experience and we're here to share some easy ways to maximize your progress. We covered dropsets, supersets, joint manipulation, rest pause sets, TUT and…
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The Choose You Challenge + How To Stop Being a People Pleaser
Where my people pleasers at?! This episode is for you. We're all guilty of it sometimes- putting others before ourselves. But there's a difference between a nice gesture from time to time, and chronically putting the needs of others before your own. Tune in today to learn how to stop those…
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5 Things I Couldn't Live Without As a Gut Health Girlie
This last year and a half has taught me a LOT about gut health and the importance of a healthy microbiome. With that has come some new DO's and DONT'S that I live by in order to prioritize my overall health. Whether you're dealing with symptoms or just want to feel better, I highly recommend…
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Q&A: MY APP IS HERE + Being your own boss, growing on social media, weight gain and workout classes
Tune in to today's episode where I spilled the tea on a new project I am SO excited to launch for each of you! PWR by Dee is OFFICIALLY live and I cannot wait to see you all inside! You'll also here my hot take on what it's been like to be my own boss, how to overcome the negative thoughts around...
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2023 Reflection + New Years Goal Setting
Join me today as we take a look back on one of the craziest, hardest years of my life. 2023, don't let the door hit ya on the way out. 2024- I'm ready for ya! Sign up here for early access info to my training app!...
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Q&A: Navigating Meals Out, The "I'll Be Happy When I Lose ___lbs" Mentality, and The Key to Maintaining ft Zach Attack Pt.2
Tune in to today's Q&A with my co-host Zach to hear the juicy deets on some of the questions you asked! Want to leave a question for a future Q&A episode? Ask HERE Connect with me on IG: HERE Join the MRP Facebook Group: HERE 1st Phorm Link For Supplements: HERE
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Top 5 Tips For Building Muscle
We've covered my top tips for cutting, now it's time to focus on building muscle. When you give enough time to each of these phases, you see the BEST return on investment from the work you're putting in! Tune in to learn more about how to make this process as effective as possible and also why...
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F*** The Scale
Today's episode features a PLETHORA of other ways to measure progress outside of the number on the scale. While it can be helpful as an added tool, there's more than one way to know you're on the right track. Connect with me on IG:HERE Join the MRP Facebook Group: HERE 1st Phorm Link For...
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The One Plate Rule: The Secret to Mastering Balance For The Holidays
HAPPY THANKSGIVING MRP'ERS!! I am SO incredibly grateful for each of you here listening week after week! Before you go enjoy today with friends and family, head outside for a walk, pop this in your ears and remind yourself how we're going to stay on track. Now go hug your people extra tight and...
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Outgrowing Friends with Allison Lloyd
Today I'm joined by my good friend Allison (@allisonlloydfit) to talk about what it's been like for each of us to outgrow friends as we progress through our fitness journey. As we change, set new goals, and grow into the version of ourselves we know we want to be, the path ahead can feel a little...
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Navigating the Last 2 Months of The Year
How do you approach the holiday season? What expectations do you set for yourself and how do you follow through? Whether this is the most wonderful time of the year, or the most CHAOTIC time of the year, you can still show up as the person you know you can be. Write the goal, set the example, and...
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5 Things I Couldn't Live Without as a *Fitness Girlie*: Gym Edition
There's about a dozen things people will tell you you NEED in order to be successful in the gym- they're lying. Listen in to hear my top 5 things that have allowed me to progress in the gym, and enjoy my time doing so. Links: Hip Thrust Pad HERE Beats Headphones HERE Collab Gym Playlist HERE...
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Stop Starting Over.
There's about 3 months left of 2023. What you chose to do with it is up to you. My advice? Tune in to today's episode to learn what I would do. Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/deannamagro/?hl=en Join the MRP Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1337959960342472/ 1st...
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5 Things I Couldn't Live Without as a *Fitness Girlie*: Kitchen Edition
If you’re serious about your fitness journey, that means you need to be okay with spending some serious time in the kitchen. With the right tools and gadgets, my life in the kitchen has become much easier! Nutrition is the key to seeing results, and these staples have been super helpful in...
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Q&A: The truth behind gaining weight in a bulk, the importance of a maintenance phase, and my hot take on Apple Watches
Want to have one of YOUR questions answered on the MRP? Tap the link below to submit your question! Q&A Questions: HERE Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/deannamagro/?hl=en Join the MRP Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1337959960342472/ 1st Phorm Link For…
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Turn Comparison Into a Positive
We've all been there- scrolling through social media staring at what others have and feeling less about ourselves because of it. But what if I told you there was a way to make that comparison positive? Tune in to this episode to learn how to shift your mindset into making comparison work FOR you,...
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10+ Years Into Our Fitness Journey, and This Is What We Wish We Knew When We Started (Ft. @Trippy_Gainz)
Zach and I have been at this whole "fitness" thing for quite some time now. We've made plenty of mistakes along the way as well as learned a hell of a lot about how to see the best results, and truly ENJOY your journey. Tune in to hear 5 things we wish we knew when we first started! Connect with…
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Bulk Prepping 101: A Blueprint for Mastering Your Nutrition
Before we can solve the puzzle of hitting your macros, we need to make sure we have all the pieces. Bulk prep = the pieces. Tune in today to learn more about what this looks like personally for me, and how you can apply it to become the master of your nutrition! Connect with me on IG:...
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5 Minute Motivation: Attitude is Everything
Your attitude determines more of your reality than you think. Whether you're living your dream lifestyle or far from it, the way in which you chose to show up daily will greatly impact the future direction of your life. So, what's it going to be? Mr. Mediocre, or Dr. Enthusiasm? The choice is...
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My Favorite Ways to Make Macro Tracking Simple
Trust me when I say that nutrition does NOT need to be as complex as you're making it, and mastering the art of tracking is the best way to keep things simple! Learn the steps to becoming a pro tracker and watch your results take off! Tune in to hear my top 6 ways to making logging your food as...
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BIRTHDAY SPECIAL: If I Could Go Back and Tell My Younger Self Something, I Would Say...
Cheers to 25 years babbyyyyy!!! Tomorrow is my 25th birthday and before diving into this special milestone, I wanted to take some time to reflect on the years past. Tune in to today's episode to hear my biggest takeaways from the milestone era's of my life. From taking advice, internal…
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About this show
The body achieves what the mind believes. So before you’re ready to tackle the crazy world of health and fitness, make sure you’re putting in the mental reps. Join host Deanna, a former division 1 gymnast, as she shares her knowledge & experiences on the many controversial topics and inconsistencies facing the fitness industry today. Whether you’re here for the basics, seeking some hard truths, or needing a good kick in the a** to get off yours, you’ve come to the right place. Physical reps mean nothing when you’re not putting in the mental ones. Connect with me on IG: @deannamagro
Hosted by
Deanna Magro