
Episode #70
Episode 74 - I burned thousands of calories a week and still hated my body. Here's what actually changed it.
In this episode, Becky shares her journey from diet culture to body confidence through strength training and mindset shifts. She discusses practical ways to start resistance training, debunks common myths, and emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and power. https://theempowercoach.com/home-page keywords diet culture, strength training, body confidence, mindset, fitness, women empowerment, weight loss myths, resistance training, body acceptance, confidence key topics The impact of diet culture on women's health The benefits of strength training for women over 30 How to start weight training without feeling overwhelmed The importance of mindset in fitness journey Myths about women getting bulky from lifting weights Tracking progress beyond the scale The role of body acceptance in confidence building The connection between strength training and independence sound bites "Demonising food only deepens the problem" "It's never too late to start weight training" "Feeling confident in your body is a radical act" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the episode and Becky’s background 02:13 Growing up in diet culture and its effects 04:19 The deep-rooted beliefs about food and exercise 06:42 Transition from cardio to weight training 08:34 The importance of rest and mental health in fitness 10:00 Support systems and mindset shifts 14:41 Why strength training is crucial for aging women 16:36 How resistance training boosts metabolism and confidence 20:25 Debunking myths about weight training and fat loss 22:47 Measuring progress beyond the scale 24:54 The role of motivation and building habits 26:29 The power of strength and independence 28:21 Taking action and breaking the cycle of diet culture 29:49 Encouragement to start your fitness journey






