Body Image and Self-Love Through Life’s Changes

In this episode of the Radically Well podcast, hosts Rosie Acosta and Tessa Tovar engage in a candid conversation about body image, and the societal pressures that women face regarding their bodies. They welcome Lou Hazel, a British Olympian and fitness expert, who shares her journey and insights on how to embrace one's body and find empowerment through fitness. The discussion covers the importance of understanding personal athletic identity, the limitations of cardio-focused fitness routines, and the need for women to challenge societal expectations to achieve their health goals. They delve into the importance of mindset and consistency in achieving fitness transformations, contrasting the concepts of weight loss and fat loss, and discussing the unique challenges faced by women during menopause.

If you're ready to build strength with a smarter fitness approach, and fuel your body for lifelong vitality—without falling for quick fixes—this episode is for you!

Three reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. Learn about sustainable nutrition, resistance training, and mindful habits—not extreme diets—as the foundation for fat loss, and muscle preservation.

2. Build for Longevity through strength training, consistency, and finding the right fitness approach which are key to long-term success.

3. Reclaim Your wellness journey, and learn how true empowerment comes from self-love, setting realistic goals, and curating a positive mindset.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Radically Well Podcast

(00:03:30) Body Image and Self-Love

(00:07:00) 91% of Women are unhappy with their bodies

(00:07:30) Lou Hazel's Journey and Background

(00:19:51) Understanding Body Image and Societal Pressures

(00:26:13) Finding Your Athletic Identity

(00:28:14) The Cardio Obsession and Its Implications

(00:34:21) Mindset and Consistency in Transformation

(00:42:20) The Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss Debate

(00:42:43) Navigating Menopause and Body Changes

(00:47:10) Social Media's Impact on Body Image

Connect with Lou Hazel on social media: @louisehazel

Slay Athletic gym: https://www.slayathletic.com/

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