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Today, I am privileged to connect with Sal Di Stefano.\xa0\nSal is a sought-after fitness and health expert with a straightforward and uncomplicated manner of communication. He is also a co-host of the immensely popular Mind Pump Podcast.\nIn our discussion, we explore why the scale is an ineffective measure of success in our culture, particularly for women. We dive into the effects of body image and dysfunctional relationships with our bodies, contrasting self-hate patterns with self-love patterns. We look at ways to train differently in middle age with the challenges of perimenopause and menopause and consider the impact of physiological changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We also cover signs of overtraining and intuitive nutrition and address many listeners' questions about reverse dieting, hormetic strategies, and authenticity.\xa0\nI am sure you will love this conversation, and I look forward to having Sal back on the show in 2024.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nThe limitations of relying solely on weight as a measure of success in health and wellness\n\nWhy we should focus on the full scope of fitness and diet rather than a specific number or metric\n\nHow patterns of self-hatred can lead to unhealthy behaviors\xa0\n\nHow to practice self-care with exercise and a healthy diet\n\nWhy exercise routines should be founded on factors like sleep, stress, fitness levels, and diet\n\nThe importance of starting with small, manageable steps toward self-care and weight loss\n\nWhy strength training is the most effective exercise for women in perimenopause and menopause\n\nHow high-performing athletes prioritize recovery and rest to prevent burnout and injury\n\nPost-pregnancy muscle recruitment patterns and exercises\n\nDiet and nutrition for improved mental clarity and physical performance\n\nThe benefits of strength training for muscle growth and hormone balance\n\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\n\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\n\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\n\n\ufeffConnect with Sal Di Stefano\n\nOn YouTube\n\n\nMind Pump Podcast