Becoming the Healthier You Requires Sacrifice… and It’s Worth It with Val Lusvardi, IFBB Pro

In today’s selects episode, Val Lusvardi joins us as we dive into the crucial aspects of fitness and nutrition, emphasizing the importance of dedication, discipline, and the power of habit formation. Val, a mom, wife, coach, and bikini pro athlete, shares her insights on the significance of sticking to her training schedule, and we move beyond training to include the broader scope of self-care, boundary setting, and the mental aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

We discuss the importance of time management and boundary setting for a healthy lifestyle, the necessity of habit building for lasting fitness and weight loss results, the empowerment that comes from understanding and practicing moderation, especially with foods previously considered off limits.

And much more…

“If It’s something you want to make a priority of, build a habit around, put it on the calendar and do your best to make it a non-negotiable.” - Val Lusvardi

“It does require sacrifice. When it comes to habit setting and creating boundaries, oftentimes it’s that sacrifice that makes it hard for people. It’s not as fun, it’s kind of boring. But sometimes that’s what we need to do in order to move forward with our goals.” - Val Lusvardi

This week on Here’s the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for People Who Don’t Want Life to Suck: The critical importance of scheduling and prioritizing workouts to ensure consistency. The importance of time management and boundary setting for a healthy lifestyle. Understanding hunger as a normal sensation, even in maintenance phases, and not an immediate cue to eat. The significance of mindful eating and enjoying the experience of meals to achieve satisfaction. The role of personalized nutrition plans and the flexibility within them to suit individual lifestyles and goals. The concept of self-improvement and confidence-building through fitness and nutrition practices.

Resources Mentioned: Our First Episode with Val: “Feeling Fluffy & Finding Your People” Training Age Podcast with Val Lusvardi & Heather Adams Val Lusvardi on Instagram Val Lusvardi Website Val Lusvardi: Fluffy is a State of Mind

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