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Welcome to episode 2 of Liv Laugh Love on 10 Ways to Stay Motivated During Your Weight Loss Journey. As someone who has successfully lost 4 stone, I'm excited to share my personal tips and scientific insights to keep you inspired and on track. Time Stamps: [0:00] - Introduction: Diving into today's topic on staying motivated during weight loss. [0:22] - Visualisation Techniques: Enhancing motivation through mental imagery. [1:14] - Remembering the Bigger Picture: Keeping long-term goals in mind. [2:48] - Structure and Planning: The importance of detailed planning. [5:03] - Support Networks: The role of a supportive community. [6:35] - Routine Integration: Making fitness a part of your daily routine. [8:33] - Making it Fun: Enjoying your fitness activities. [9:39] - Sustainable Goals: Setting realistic, achievable goals. [11:05] - Balance and Treats: The 80-20 rule for a balanced diet. [12:15] - Tracking Progress: Effectively tracking your progress. [13:35] - Reward Yourself: Reinforcing positive behaviour with rewards. Links: Email 💌[email protected] Linktree 🔗 https://linktr.ee/oliviahllh Youtube 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6yQ TikTok🔗 / oliviahllh

Welcome to the very first episode of Liv, Love, Laugh, where we dive deep into the real, unfiltered experiences of life in your twenties. I'm incredibly nervous but excited to share my journey with you all. This podcast is a mix of everything—fitness, careers, wellness, growing up, and more—all through the lens of young women navigating our twenties. Time Stamps: 1. [0:00] - Nervous Beginnings: Introduction and initial nerves about starting the podcast. 2. [0:37] - Podcast Vision: Overview of what the podcast will cover – fitness, life in your 20s, and unfiltered realities. 3. [1:13] - Realities of Your 20s: Discussing the lack of real conversations about the challenges of being in your 20s. 4. [2:14] - My Fitness Journey: Diving into my personal fitness journey, starting with my early gym experiences. 5. [3:02] - School and Early Fitness: My relationship with fitness during school and the beginning of my gym journey at 16. 6. [4:01] - Lockdown Weight Gain: How the pandemic lockdown impacted my weight and mental health. 7. [5:06] - HIIT Class Transformation: Joining a HIIT class and starting a strict meal plan that kickstarted my fitness transformation. 8. [6:16] - Gym Return: Returning to the gym, losing initial weight, and regaining confidence. 9. [7:14] - Key Turning Points: Meeting someone knowledgeable about fitness and how it boosted my progress. 10. [8:08] - Learning Strength Training: The importance of proper strength training and education about gym workouts. 11. [8:47] - Routine and Habits: Making fitness a non-negotiable part of my daily routine. 12. [10:05] - From Skinny Fat to Toned: Transitioning from being "skinny fat" to becoming toned and strong. 13. [12:02] - Marathon Inspiration: Getting inspired by the London Marathon and deciding to run despite having no prior running experience. 14. [13:37] - Marathon Training: The mental and physical challenges of marathon training and how it reshaped my perspective. 15. [15:06] - Marathon Training Plan: Following a structured training plan and balancing running with strength training. 16. [18:10] - Mental Challenges: The mental struggles during marathon training and how I overcame them. 17. [19:19] - Run Club Support: The positive impact of joining a run club and finding a supportive community. 18. [21:11] - First Race Experience: Participating in the Sheffield Half Marathon and the emotional experience. 19. [22:09] - Marathon Day: The experience of running the London Marathon and the physical and mental effort required. 20. [23:18] - Post-Marathon Reflections: Reflecting on the marathon accomplishment and dealing with the post-race emotional letdown. 21. [24:23] - Balancing Fitness and Life: Trying to balance different aspects of fitness and life post-marathon. 22. [26:05] - Personal Growth: The personal growth and transformation that fitness has brought into my life. 23. [27:07] - Podcast Goals: Sharing my vision for the podcast and what listeners can expect in future episodes. Links: Email 💌[email protected] Linktree 🔗 https://linktr.ee/oliviahllh Youtube 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6yQ... TikTok🔗  / oliviahllh