EP 33 - Guest-Speaker: Ben Neill Flex And The City podcast

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Hey Flex Fam!

In today’s episode, we’re excited to welcome a special guest, Ben Neill , a highly sought-after performance coach based in Atlanta, who specializes in personalized nutrition and exercise plans for clients ranging from teenagers to elite athletes and high-performance CEOs.

We dive deep into:

✅ Ben’s journey from being 75 lbs overweight to becoming a respected coach.
✅ The harsh realities of unsustainable diets (like his 5-year strict keto experiment) and why sustainability matters most.
✅ How the health and fitness industry often fails people by prioritizing results over mental well-being.
✅ Why mindset is key to lasting health transformations.
✅ His powerful 80/20 principle for balanced, guilt-free nutrition.
✅ The importance of finding joy in the process, not just chasing outcomes.

Ben’s straightforward, no-fluff approach to fitness and nutrition aligns perfectly with our philosophy on sustainability and mindset. Plus, he’s dropping some golden nuggets that you can apply today for a healthier and happier life.

Ben’s approach will make you rethink your relationship with food, your mindset about fitness, and how you define true health.

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! And feel free to reach out to Ben on Instagram (his handle is on the screen and in the description below).

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Disclaimer: We’re two coaches—Ghada, a mindset coach, and Lisa, a fitness coach—here to share our thoughts and experiences. But remember, we’re not licensed therapists, doctors, or medical professionals, and this podcast isn’t a substitute for professional advice from a physician, therapist, or other qualified expert. Sound good? Great. Let’s dive into the episode!

Chapters

1. Introducing Special Guest: Ben Neill (00:00:00)

2. Ben’s Journey: From 75 lbs Overweight to Performance Coach (00:02:10)

3. The 5-Year Keto Experiment & Why It Wasn’t Sustainable (00:03:45)

4. The Misconceptions About Instant Gratification & Fitness (00:06:20)

5. The Power of Mindset in Fitness & Nutrition (00:10:15)

6. Why Most People Overcomplicate Nutrition (00:12:50)

7. Defining Success & The Importance of the Journey (00:16:30)

8. How the Health & Fitness Industry Can Fail You Mentally (00:18:15)

9. The Role of Ego & Asking for Help in Fitness (00:20:30)

10. Finding Balance & Sustainability in Fitness Plans (00:24:45)

11. Ben’s 80/20 Principle: Guilt-Free Nutrition (00:28:10)

12. Building a Healthy Relationship with Food (00:31:05)

13. Supplements vs. Real Food: What Really Matters (00:34:00)

14. Walking as the Holy Grail of Fat Loss (00:37:30)

15. Tailoring Your Fitness Plan to What You Enjoy (00:40:20)

16. Why You Don’t Have to Restrict Everything You Love (00:43:55)

17. The Role of Micronutrients & Supplements (00:46:25)

18. Debunking Myths About Age & Fitness (00:49:00)

19. The Importance of Resilience & Consistency (00:52:15)

20. Creating a Lifestyle You Love (00:54:45)

21. Being Mindful About What You Eat & Why It Matters (01:00:05)

22. The Importance of Showing Yourself Grace (01:15:10)

23. Ben’s Final Message: Don't Be Afraid to Start (01:18:00)

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