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Pursuit of Wellness

How To Gain Lean Muscle, Lose Weight & Lift Weights w/ Sal Di Stefano of Mind Pump

Pursuit of Wellness

Mari Llewellyn

Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Fitness, Nutrition

4.82.7K Ratings

🗓️ 22 August 2024

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

Ep. #126 This week on POW, we’re thrilled to bring back fan favorite Sal Di Stefano, host of the Mind Pump Podcast, for an enlightening discussion weightlifting and holistic health. Join us as Sal shares his evolution from a focus on aesthetics to embracing a holistic approach, highlighting the dangers of insecurity and the power of listening to your body. We explore the benefits of weightlifting, especially for women, and the importance of mindful eating, self-care, and the impact of social media on our health perceptions. Packed with practical tips, from intuitive eating to effective strength training, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to balance fitness goals with a healthier, more empowered mindset. Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For Sal Di Stefano’s Instagram click here! For Mind Pump podcast click here! For Mind Pump free resources click here! For Mind Pump’s MAPS fitness program click here! For POW Brand Promo Codes click here! Sponsored By: Go to boncharge.com and use coupon code PURSUIT to save 15%. Show Links: Mind Pump MAPS Fitness Program Mind Pump Media Free Resources Mind Pump Podcast Topics Discussed 03:06 - Meet Sal Di Stefano, host of the Mind Pump Podcast 04:44 - Sal’s experience with crohn's disease 08:59 - It’s not about the results, it’s about the journey 16:38 - Creating a sustainable lifestyle 18:21 - Leaky gut syndrome 20:47 - Leaky gut, overeating, and bodybuilding 22:07 - Intuitive eating 27:33 - The importance and effectiveness of weightlifting 34:27 - Proactive tissue growth 35:43 - Empowering women to strength train 37:32 - The impact of bodybuilding on body image and food 40:51 - Best body acceptance age 43:12 - Social media and body image 44:54 - Advice for beginners with strength training 49:41 - Value of tracking your food and when not to 55:48 - Maintenance calories 57:56 - The right amount of weight to lose a week 01:00:31 - The power of the pursuit of health 01:03:35 - Advice for beginners intimidated at the gym 01:09:41 - Where Sal is at in his fitness journey

Transcript

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0:00.0

This is the Pursuit of Wellness Podcast and I'm your host Mari Llewellyn.

0:09.0

What is up guys?

0:10.0

Welcome back to the show. Today I am bringing back one of my

0:14.7

favorite guests and your favorite guests Sal de Stefano of mind pump. Sal is an

0:20.8

expert when it comes to weight loss, weightlifting, muscle gain, etc.

0:25.6

So today we're talking how to gain lean muscle, lose weight and lift weights.

0:31.5

I just want to remind you guys before we hop in that there is a giveaway happening

0:36.2

on the Pursuit of Wellness Podcast page on Instagram so make sure you check that out. Some things

0:41.5

will be discussing in today's episode. I will be talking about my personal fitness journey as that is super in line with everything that Sal stands for.

0:50.0

Of course you guys know I lost over 90 pounds lifting weights and I'm such a believer in strength training.

0:55.6

We're talking about food as medicine. Looking your best versus feeling your best because there is a big difference.

1:02.1

bodybuilding and mindfulness,

1:04.4

intuitive eating, is it a real thing and how to do it?

1:08.2

The importance and effectiveness of weightlifting,

1:11.0

fat versus muscle, the impact of body building on body image and food, advice for

1:16.7

beginners and women with strength training, the right amount of weight to lose a week, advice

1:22.4

for beginners intimidated by the gym.

1:25.2

I know that's something I really struggled with at the beginning of my journey and I really

1:28.6

wanted to make sure we touched on that.

1:31.0

So I know you guys are going to love today's episode. If you did, please share it with a friend. This is one that's going to really benefit anyone who's on a fitness journey or trying to get into strength training for the first time.

1:42.9

Without further ado,

1:43.8

let's hop right in and chat with Sal de Stefano.

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