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I used to tell my clients that "fitness is 80% nutrition, 20% exercise"—until I realized this popular phrase was actually sabotaging their success. In this solo episode, I break down why this seemingly motivational saying creates more problems than solutions and share what actually works for lasting health and fitness results.

This episode will answer these key questions:

• Why does the 80-20 rule ignore crucial factors like sleep, stress, and relationships?
• How do different fitness goals require completely different approaches?
• Why does this formula create dangerous guilt and obsession around food?
• What's the real "formula" for sustainable fitness success?
• How can you honor your whole-person approach to health?

If you're tired of feeling like you're failing at fitness math, this episode will help you shift to a more sustainable, realistic approach that actually works for real life.

Chapters

00:00 The 80/20 Rule in Fitness

02:35 Why the 80/20 Rule is Misleading

06:29 Individual Goals and Fitness

08:28 The Importance of Individuality

09:52 Guilt and Confusion in Fitness

13:23 Habits Over Percentages

15:22 Honoring the Whole Person

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The biggest problem with fitness goals? They live in your head as vague, abstract wishes instead of concrete action plans. In this episode, I break down the one psychological trick that transforms good intentions into actual results - and why it makes you so uncomfortable.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why "trying harder" and "being healthier" aren't actually goals your brain can act on

• The two-part psychological shift that separates successful people from serial goal-abandoners

• The exact steps to implement this accountability system without dying of embarrassment

Ready to finally stick to fitness goals instead of just wishing you could? This episode gives you the uncomfortable but effective truth about what actually works.

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Ever been scrolling through your feed when you're hit with one of those "What's your excuse?" fitness posts?

You know the ones—an impossibly shredded person flexing with a caption that's basically saying "look at me, now feel bad about yourself."

In this episode, I tackle this confidence-killing phrase head-on and offer a much healthier alternative that might just transform your fitness journey.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why comparison is the ultimate confidence killer and how it distracts you from the only progress that matters

• The uncomfortable truth about those "perfect" fitness photos that you're never told

• What’s infinitely more powerful than "What's your excuse?"

• How to REALLY measure success

• The secret to building lasting confidence

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✅ Working Out Is Better Than a Time Machine: Using Exercise to Slow Aging 👇

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💠 Ever wondered if all that huffing and puffing is really worth it when it comes to living longer?

💠 In Episode 260 of The Begin Within Health Show, I dive into a fascinating meta-analysis that compiled data from 13 different research studies on physical activity and longevity.

💠 In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover:

💥 How many extra years of life regular exercise can actually add (it's more than you might think!)

💥 What exactly counts as "physical activity" according to researchers

💥 Why you don't need to be an athlete to reap major benefits

💥 The simple formula that balances intensity and time for optimal results

💠 The research is clear: consistent physical activity is one of the most powerful ways to extend your healthspan and lifespan. And the best part?

💠 You don't need fancy equipment or hours in the gym to see results.

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✅ 258. Transform Your Eating Habits With These Six Questions

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✅ 257. The Missing Link in Your Fitness Journey: Self-Awareness

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✅ 256. The Truth About Discipline: Why Motivation Is Killing Your Fitness Results with Devan Gonzalez

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✅ 255. Retirement Planning for Your Body: Free Resources to Live Long and Strong

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✅ 254. The Hidden Organ: How Exercise Can Dramatically Improve Brain Health

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✅ 245. Why Your Doctor Can't Find The Root Cause of Illness with Dr. Sarah Doyle

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✅ 253. Reduce Stress: Insights I Learned from My Smartwatch [PART 2]

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Ever wonder if "no pain, no gain" is actually good advice? In this episode, I tackle this fitness myth head-on and explain why it might be doing more harm than good.

In this solo episode, you'll discover:

• What's the real difference between pain and discomfort during exercise?

• Why am I seeing worse results when I push myself to the limit every workout?

• How can I still make progress if I have chronic pain or injuries?

• What mindset should replace "no pain, no gain" for better results?

• Why does consistency matter more than intensity for long-term fitness success?

If you've been struggling with injuries or wondering if exercise always has to hurt to be effective, this episode will change your perspective on what healthy training really means.

Ever find yourself mindlessly grabbing whatever food is closest when hunger strikes? You're not alone.

In this episode, I dive into a powerful framework that can completely transform your relationship with food by answering six simple questions every time you eat.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What is the "whatever" mindset and why it's the enemy of mindful eating?
• How your eating environment affects your nutrition choices more than you think
• Why timing your meals matters for energy and overall health
• How slowing down while eating can solve digestive issues
• The surprising truth about why we eat (and it's often not hunger)
• The life-changing "who am I becoming?" question that transforms every meal

This framework isn't about rigid diets or complicated nutrition rules.

It's about bringing awareness and intention to your eating habits so you can become the healthier person you want to be—one meal at a time.

Check out our newly revamped website at https://www.beginwithin.fit/ to download our free ebook and explore our coaching programs!

Ever wonder what's the SINGLE most important thing you can do for your health?

As I was reflecting on four years of podcasting and 15+ years in the health industry, someone asked me a question that stopped me in my tracks: "What do you actually want people to DO after listening to your podcast?"

In this quick but mighty episode, I reveal the one simple practice that trumps any workout plan, diet strategy, or supplement regimen — and why it's the very reason I started this podcast in the first place.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to use a simple 10-second practice to completely transform your health journey

• Why your "results" matter far less than the direction you're heading

• The absolute WORST thing you can do for your health (hint: it's not what you think)

This might be the shortest episode I've ever recorded, but it might also be the most important. Give it a listen, then take a moment to reflect on your own health journey.

Are you struggling to maintain consistency with your fitness goals?

Do you find yourself motivated one day and completely unmotivated the next? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Devan Gonzalez, a 15-year fitness industry veteran, founder of Strive 11 Fitness, and host of The Mindset Cafe Podcast to discover why discipline—not motivation—is the true key to fitness success.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why motivation is actually sabotaging your fitness goals and what to focus on instead

• The simple "trick yourself" method that makes discipline easier (even on your worst days)

• How your social circle might be secretly undermining your fitness progress

• The brutal but liberating truth about why "you're not special" (and why that's actually good news)

• Practical strategies for time management that make fitness consistency possible for anyone

Whether you're just beginning your strength training journey or looking to break through plateaus, Devan's no-nonsense approach to discipline will give you practical tools to transform your mindset and your body.

Connect with Devan Gonzalez on Instagram @Devan.Gonzalez or check out his best-selling book "Money Muscle Mindset."

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