this episode might ruffle some feathers

because we’re calling out the stuff that’s keeping women stuck: obsessing over glute circuits, chasing 12 reps like it’s magic, and thinking you’re training hard when really…you’re just underfed, overwhelmed, and your program isnt designed for progress, just fatigue

So while your training might be the problem.. It is also the solution

- but thats only when you learn to stop training for fatigue but ignoring the WHAT - what STIMULUS needs to be sent to make that muscle grow

we talk training levels, why intensity doesn’t mean burnout, and how to finally start seeing your body change.

2 mini wins:

• eat before you lift

• film your lifts. watch them back.

and if you want to come on and talk about your journey—we’d love to have you.

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brandon @trainingfromthegroundup

and if you're in texas, san angelo area - hit his gym up!

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tired of starting over every monday? stuck obsessing over your belly, your calories, your clothes feeling tight — even when you’re “doing everything right”?

this episode is for the woman who’s:

-scared to eat more because she’s afraid of gaining

-frustrated by her “fluffy” midsection no matter how hard she trains

-constantly comparing herself to old photos, past bodies, or what worked when she was 25

-training consistently… but still not seeing results

-sick of living in that all-or-nothing loop of tracking, restricting, and punishing workouts

in this conversation, ruby and longtime client leanne unpack the exact mindset shift that finally broke her free from decades of dieting and body obsession.

after years of chasing fat loss, leanne finally learned to trust maintenance, build strength, and let go of the obsession with shrinking.

no fluff. no scales. no "fitspo" BS. just real, human moments and powerful perspective shifts you’ll wish you had years ago.

what you’ll learn:

• the moment leanne realised dieting wasn’t the answer anymore

• how “doing more” was keeping her stuck

• how she learned to trust maintenance (and enjoy it)

• why most women never see results despite working hard

• the mental shift that changed her relationship with food, training + her body

• what progress actually looks like after 40 — and how to stay in it long enough to win

📥 message ruby if this hit home → https://www.instagram.com/transformxruby

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00:00 Introduction to Transformation

02:49 Challenging Beliefs and Mindsets

06:02 The Journey of Building Muscle

08:53 The Reality of Fat Loss Phases

12:07 Lessons from Competition and Body Image

15:00 The Importance of Process Over Quick Fixes

17:52 Ditching the All-or-Nothing Mentality

20:41 Redefining Goals and Expectations

23:56 The Role of Coaching in Transformation

26:59 Embracing Change and Growth

29:51 The Long-Term Perspective on Fitness

32:43 Finding Balance and Flexibility

46:20 The Importance of Consistency in Goals

49:41 Overcoming the Comparison Trap

53:52 Redefining Progress and Expectations

01:00:01 Mindset Transformation and the Process

01:06:21 Finding Freedom from Body Image Issues

01:12:15 The Power of Shifting Focus

01:17:11 Embracing Help and Support

01:23:11 The Journey Beyond Perfection

Personal takeaways

• Transformation is a journey, not a destination.

• Challenging old beliefs about nutrition is crucial for growth.

• Building muscle requires a shift in mindset.

• Fat loss phases can be disappointing if expectations are misaligned.

• Maintenance is often harder than dieting but essential for long-term success.

• Letting go of the all-or-nothing mentality leads to better results.

• Mindset plays a significant role in achieving fitness goals.

• Social media can distort body image perceptions.

• Finding freedom in food choices enhances overall happiness.

• Self-compassion is key to a healthy relationship with food.;

Topics spoken about;

female fat loss over 40

maintenance phase

muscle building for women

all or nothing thinking

real client coaching story

scale obsession

Body checking/body image

Diet culture rebellion

Pushing comfort zones

Personal growth

transformation, nutrition, muscle building, fat loss, maintenance, mindset, body image, self-compassion, process, strength

if you’ve ever said “i just want to feel normal around food” — this episode’s for you.

because chances are… the reason food feels so exhausting isn’t because you’ve done it wrong — it’s because you’ve only ever learned restriction, chaos, or performative balance.

if food feels like pressure, you’re doing it backwards

feel like food is way harder than it should be — even though you’re doing “all the right things?”

the overthinking. the pressure to get it right. the fear of going backwards. and all the mixed messages that make you feel like you’re either doing too much or not enough.

• why your “food freedom” still feels chaotic

• how the right structure = safety, not restriction

• what real food rules actually look like (and how to build them)

this is for the women who’ve tried intuitive eating, macros, balance, clean eating… and still feel like something’s off.

we’re ditching the noise and getting real:• why most “food freedom” advice still keeps you stuck• the truth about why moderation doesn’t work (yet)• how to create food rules that don’t rule you

this one is packed. it’s the episode i wish i had when i was trying to “eat better” and still felt like i was spiraling.

🎯 2 mini shifts to take with you:

1. how to know when you’re ready for flexibility (and when you’re not)

2. what to look for in a phase-specific structure that helps your goals and your brain

come listen. then come tell me what landed.

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