Midlife Body Positivity & Realistic Fitness Goals with Nathalia Melo

Nathalia Melo, a bikini Olympian champion, mother of two, wife, and globally recognized fitness coach shares her incredible journey from humble beginnings in Brazil to winning the first bikini Olympia in 2012. This episode dives deep into the realities of the fitness industry, transferable skills from bodybuilding to everyday life, and the importance of simplifying health and fitness. Get ready for some shocking truths and heartwarming insights on achieving sustainable success in fitness and beyond. Episode Overview: 0:00 Intro/Teaser 4:43 Extreme Bodybuilding Competition and Health 18:17 Reevaluating Health and Fitness Approaches 23:52 Holistic Approach to Health and Fitness 31:27 Understanding Gentle Approaches to Health 37:23 Challenging Toxic Body Positivity 42:51 Parenting, Body Image, and Self-Improvement 51:53 Foundational Principles of Nutrition & Movement 1:07:27 Managing Expectations in Fitness Training 1:15:59 Optimal Resistance Training and Meal Prep 1:22:06 Simplicity in Health and Nutrition Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/midlife-body-positivity-realistic-fitness-goals-with-nathalia-melo/ -------------- NOW OPEN! EVEN BETTER! PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: Subscribe at https://estima.supercast.com/ -------------- A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors who make the show possible: ONESKIN - Combat collagen loss for firmer, glowing skin. Save 15% at https://oneskin.co/better with code BETTER. KETONE-IQ boosts energy, focus, endurance, and athletic performance with this daily supplement that puts you in ketosis within minutes. Get 30% off when you Subscribe & Save at http://ketone.com/STEPHANIE TIMELINE - Improve energy at the cellular level with Mitopure. Save 33% at https://timelinenutrition.com/better33 with code BETTER33.