Episode 32. Think you need to make fitness your whole identity to see results? Think again! In this episode, Katie interviews Maria, a former personal trainer whose world once revolved around training with pro bodybuilders, chasing aesthetics, and hitting intense PRs. Maria opens up about why she stepped away from the gym world entirely, and how she returned stronger, healthier, and more balanced than ever. This conversation is filled with mindset shifts and practical wisdom every beginner needs to know at the start of their fitness journey.0:00 Intro0:59 Meet Maria1:41 How Her Fitness Journey Started5:48 Chasing Aesthetics Through Bodybuilding14:43 Taking Things Too Far16:05 Becoming A Personal Trainer17:54 The Secret To Fitness Results21:40 Stepping Away From The Gym World26:54 Impact Of Fitness On Mental Health30:09 Getting Out Of A Rut32:47 Shifting To Functional Training38:35 Current Training Routine41:20 Tips To Create A Workout Plan44:26 Training Without Fitness Goals49:33 Inspiration To Go On Adventures51:22 Staying Fit While Traveling55:36 Advice To Her Younger Self1:01:13 OutroRESOURCESFREE Hybrid Training Guide: https://bit.ly/4cJaLyV FREE Notion Goal Setting Hub: https://bit.ly/40ntYU1 My Favourite Products: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/k.d.activeCONNECTSubscribe: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allwaysactiveYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@all.ways.active?sub_confirmation=1TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@all.ways.active Instagram: https://instagram.com/all.ways.active MY EQUIPMENTiPhone 14 Camera: https://bit.ly/4gEwXwaCanon EOS M50 Mark II Camera: https://bit.ly/4gDv9DL Blue Yeti USB Microphone: https://bit.ly/3WQXNu7 DISCLAIMERSAll opinions are my own. Information provided by All Ways Active is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your physician before engaging in any physical activity program, diet, or acting on any recommendation found in the content provided by All Ways Active.Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast!bodybuilding, bodybuilding burnout, bulking explained, creating a workout plan, exercise, exercise tips, fitness, fitness advice, fitness community, fitness journey, fitness mindset, fitness motivation, fitness routine, fitness transformation, gym culture, gym girl, gym life, gym lifestyle, gym motivation, health and wellness, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, how to get into fitness, personal trainer, personal training, realistic fitness routine, strength training, weightlifting, women in fitness, workout routine, workout tips

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