S3, E24: Running and weight loss are a terrible combo & here's why with Chelsea Schmidt (GUEST)
Losing Weight without Losing Your Mind (formerly the More Mindful Podcast)Show Notes
If you’ve ever thought, “I should start running to lose weight,” this episode is for you. Today, I’m joined by nutrition coach and runner Chelsea Schmidt to talk about the messy middle of trying to balance running and weight loss and why so many women end up feeling stuck, exhausted, or constantly hungry instead. We get into the beliefs most people don’t question, the patterns that quietly backfire, and the small shifts that can completely change how running feels in your body. This isn’t a...
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