Listener Call: Ex-athlete Identity Struggles

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: Not Tracking Macros? Here's What 'Good Nutrition' Actually Looks Like. (2:47)

• Relationship with satiety over the years. (22:27)

• Destroying the old sodium propaganda with LMNT. (26:54)

• The detrimental effects of pornography on the brain. (32:16)

• Speculating on the future of personal training. (41:40)

• Smart, tiny robots. (46:11)

• Mind Pump Recommends Eternity on Prime Video. (47:27)

• Cardio bunny or Muscle mommy? (49:36)

• The beauty of chasing strength for young girls. (51:18)

• Wrestling with the inherited traits you see in your children. (55:44)

• An effective supplement for mental performance. (1:02:14)

• #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I'm struggling to get past the ex-athlete mentality. (1:06:33)

• #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Can I use your plans and simply swap out the exercises with the gym ring equivalent? (1:20:06)

• #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Why am I not gaining muscle despite being consistent with workouts and diet? (1:31:16)

• #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Realistic expectations, tracking progress, and mindset during muscle building bulks and cuts. (1:39:58)

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People Mentioned

• Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram

• Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting (@drbeckyatgoodinside) Instagram

• Scott Donnell (@imscottdonnell) Instagram

• Corinne Schmiedhauser (@mindpumpcorinne) Instagram

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