Episode Details

Today, I had the pleasure of having Sal Di Stefano from Mind Pump on the podcast.

Sal is one of the most sought-after experts in fitness and health with his effective, grounded, and easy-to-understand style of communication. He has been on hundreds of top podcasts and frequently speaks at trainer and health practitioner events. His passion for fitness, health, and people is unmatched and he is steadfast in his goal of making the fitness industry one that is a force for good—with long-term health being the focus, and not one that is riddled with diet pills, crash diets, and false promises.

A quote that Sal is often credited for summarizes his approach to fitness and health:

"Exercise and eat right because you love your body, not because you hate your body."

We chatted about why doctors are NOT the people you should be reaching out to for advice for nutrition or exercise as well as nutrition and fitness advice that can change your life.

To have him on the podcast was an absolute honor and I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed interviewing him!

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Now, let's get into the episode!

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U-xIYN8Q364

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Introduction

(01:53) — Today's topic: why doctors may not give the best advice when it comes to nutrition & exercise

(08:06) — Why it's never as simple as saying, "Just eat less & move more"

(17:54) — Small changes that can have huge effects on other behaviors (a simple 3-step approach)

(31:41) — Things worth testing for, choosing the right type of practitioner, & non-medical interventions that can improve your health

(39:51) — Why you need to be patient on your journey

(43:17) — Why the scale is a crappy way to measure progress (& what to measure instead)

(47:51) — The delay between practice & research

(53:53) — The importance of proper messaging

(58:58) — What's on the horizon for Sal & Mind Pump?

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