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Episode Synopsis
Welcome To Part 02 of my Conversation with Jon Kelso!! In this episode, I sit down with my Step-Dad to talk about the mindset behind his weight loss journey, nutrition and hydration, and the lifestyle changes he's made to keep the wight off for now more 5+ years. Whether you're on the journey to a healthier lifestyle yourself or just want to learn more about Heath & Fitness, this conversation is full of insight and practical takeaways. Chapters: 00:00 - Krispy Kreme Donuts 00:50 - The Mindset Shift: Eating for Optimizing Performance 02:10 - Gut-Brain Axis: How Food Impacts Mental Health 05:38 - Fitness in Your 40s: Feeling Younger 08:19 - The Hidden Problems Extra Weight Can Cause 09:00 - Balancing the Gym with Real Life Priorities 13:26 - How Long Jon's Been Consistent (and His Daily Challenge) 15:07 - Avoiding Burnout: What Keeps Jon Going 16:41 - Not a Runner—But Still in Shape (Train for What You Do) 18:07 - Arnold Schwarzenegger & the Power of a Workout Partner 20:45 - Adjusting Training for Racing: The Mental Side of Running 23:33 - Train Your Way: Finding the Workout Style You Love 28:30 - Is It Okay to Take a Break from Working Out? 31:22 - Intuitive Eating: You Don't Have to Count Calories 33:49 - Drinking More Water = Fewer Cravings 36:30 - What Being Unhealthy Really Feels Like 37:15 - How to Spot Real Food vs. Highly Processed Junk 38:30 - Jon's Future Plans for Fitness & Lifestyle Shifts 39:45 - Struggling with Cardio? The Competitive Mindset for Triathlons 41:00 - Living the Apex Mindset 43:53 - How to Rebuild a Healthy Lifestyle (Jon's Advice) 46:22 - Jon's Unhealthy Habits 45:51 - Why Jon Will Never Go Back to 230lbs 49:39 - Final Thoughts & Outro Check Us Out: https://www.omegaconsultingtx.com/work-with-us-1 Follow Me: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ethan_peal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ethanpealofficial TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ethan.peal
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