Ep.16 Helen Anderson

12/09/2025 56 min Temporada 1 Episodio 16
Ep.16 Helen Anderson

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Helen Anderson joins us to share her health and fitness journey, including how she transitioned from being an internet personality representing body positivity to losing weight and finding joy in fitness on her own terms.• Helen explains how comments about her body from a young age impacted her self-perception despite outwardly being an advocate for body confidence• The turning point came in early 2023 when Helen decided to commit to her health to prove to herself she could stick with something• Run Norwich experiences - Helen achieved a 58-minute time in only her second 10K race• The BPM playlist hack that helps Helen maintain consistent running pace• Moving from focusing on weight loss to valuing functional strength and fitness• The double standards within the body positivity community when influencers choose to lose weight• Industry "icks" including protein-washing products and the overwhelming number of supplement advertisements• Practical advice for beginners: be consistent, drop the guilt, and lower your expectations about timeframes• Helen's three-year journey to lose three stone and how maintenance has become effortless• How fitness communities provide positive social connections beyond just exercise