Melissa discusses her year-and-a-half fitness journey, focusing on sustainable habits, positive self-talk, and achieving gym performance goals.
Melissa returns to the podcast to share her incredible year-and-a-half fitness journey. From overcoming self-doubt to mastering sustainable habits, she reflects on key lessons, including the importance of positive self-talk, embracing maintenance phases, and tackling gym performance goals. Melissa’s story highlights the transformative power of consistency, mindset shifts, and trusting the process.
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Timestamps:
(00:08) Melissa’s Background: Half Portuguese, Half Venezuelan
(01:28) Balancing Full-Time Work, University, and Fitness
(03:50) Navigating Final Year at University
(07:02) Exploring Maintenance Phases in Fitness Goals
(09:13) Trusting the Process: Mental Strength and Progress
(11:04) Redefining Maintenance as Progress
(13:08) Progressing Dead Hangs and Chin-Up Goals
(17:19) Melissa’s Wins List: Milestones and Motivation
(20:54) The Impact of Positive Self-Talk in Fitness
(27:06) Accountability and Overcoming Challenges
(32:11) Embracing Sustainable Fitness Habits
(37:52) Final Thoughts: Melissa’s Insights on Mindset and Progress
(39:36) Wrap-Up: Gratitude and Plans to Meet in London