In this episode, Lou conducts a live Q&A session with participants of the MyFoundation 42 six-week challenges. The episode begins with a celebration of the participants' weekly wins, highlighting their achievements and newfound confidence. Lou offers advice and guidance on topics such as: communication styles, maintaining fitness routines while traveling, managing fasting and protein intake, creating a calorie deficit, and understanding the limitations of scale weight. Listeners are encouraged to focus on building mental resilience, making smart food choices, increasing NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis), and embracing the process of body recomposition. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Focus on weekly wins and celebrate all achievements, whether fitness-related or not.

• Find alternative ways to stay active and hit fitness goals, even when facing challenges or limitations.

• Consider different communication styles and adapt your approach to effectively encourage and support others.

• Make smart calorie swaps and focus on high protein, high fiber foods to create a calorie deficit.

• Don't let the number on the scale dictate your mood or progress. Body recomposition takes time and progress can be seen in other ways, such as increased strength and muscle tone.

BEST MOMENTS

"You can't spot reduce fat, which is really sad, I know. It still pains me." 

"Don't let standing on the scales dictate your mood for the day at all." 

"Stay consistent for three to four weeks minimum. If there's still no changes on the scale weight, check your tracking, absolutely everything."

"I weighed myself first thing, hadn't done anything. And I was 66.1g and then went to the toilet, came back and I was 64.6. I lost one and a half kilos from going to the toilet." 

"I'm going to love you and leave you there, guys."

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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.