The Leo Alves Podcast

Melissa’s Story: From Diet Struggles to Thriving in Fitness (ft. Melissa de Sousa)

Episode Summary

Melissa shares how she broke free from dieting cycles and embraced a sustainable fitness journey with strength training.

Episode Notes

Melissa shares her inspiring fitness journey, breaking free from years of dieting cycles and embracing strength training. From us working together, Melissa lost over a stone and transformed her mindset and confidence. Listen to this story of perseverance, non-scale victories, and overcoming setbacks to achieve long-term fitness success.

 

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Timestamps:
(01:00) Melissa Introduces Herself: Balancing Two Degrees and Life
(02:38) Working with ADHD and Staying Consistent in Fitness
(05:10) How Melissa Found Psychology and Its Role in Fitness
(12:06) Past Dieting Struggles: Herbalife, Intermittent Fasting, and Meal Plans
(17:43) Why Generic Meal Plans Set You Up for Failure
(20:49) The Importance of Sustainable Nutrition Choices
(26:02) Pandemic Challenges: Gaining Weight and Losing Motivation
(33:18) Breaking the Cycle: Melissa’s Journey to Strength and Confidence
(39:25) Discovering the Benefits of Resistance Training
(41:01) Overcoming Mental Barriers to Strength Progression
(42:08) Progressive Overload Explained and Its Impact
(44:12) The Biggest Differences Between Melissa Then and Now
(49:00) The Power of Non-Scale Victories in Staying Motivated
(52:25) Celebrating Progress: Tattoos, Smaller Clothes, and Confidence
(56:00) Why Personal Touch Matters in Coaching: Leo’s Philosophy
(01:03:02) The Value of Simplicity in Fitness Advice
(01:08:00) Wrapping Up: Melissa’s Final Thoughts and Advice