In this Q&A episode, Lou welcomes new participants to the six-week challenge while also addressing returning challengers and listeners. The focus of the episode is on starting or resetting goals, whether it be related to fat loss, running training, strength training, or conditioning. Lou delves into the importance of self-reflection, setting non-negotiable goals, and planning for potential obstacles. She shares practical tips on how to spread out protein intake throughout the day and how to become a morning person for workouts. The episode concludes with FAQs covering topics like tracking progress, setting daily goals, and strategies for hitting protein targets. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Focus on self-reflection when starting or resetting a new goal or challenge.
• Set non-negotiable daily and weekly goals to stay on track.
• Avoid an all-or-nothing mindset and have bare minimum goals as a buffer.
• Implement time blocking to prioritize tasks and activities.
• Spread out protein intake throughout the day and make easy swaps to increase protein consumption.
• BEST MOMENTS

"Motivation comes and goes but what you need is discipline."

"If you are starting from pretty much nothing in terms of movement in the day, any small improvement will make a huge difference."

"I am not a morning person at all, and you will be shocked by how lacking my morningness is."

"Focus on the stuff that you already know how to do that you might make with quite easy effort."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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HOST BIO

Lou's personal journey with body confidence and food struggles began at the age of 15, where overeating and guilt around food consumed her. But everything changed during the lockdown in March 2020. Determined to regain control, Lou immersed herself in research, found joy in working out in her garden, and started tracking her nutrition and steps. Surprisingly, she lost a stone in less than three months and discovered a newfound love for fitness.

Fueling her passion, Lou pursued personal training qualifications and launched her Instagram page in September 2020. After months of building a solid foundation, branding, and gaining relevant expertise, she started helping others achieve what once felt impossible—losing fat, feeling empowered, and loving the journey without restrictions. With numerous success stories, digital products, and a thriving membership program called Train with Lou, Lou now coaches, teaches, and learns about food, exercise, and mindset.