Sal Di Stefano is a renowned fitness expert, author, and co-host of the hit podcast “Mind Pump”. He joins the show to break down the simple, sustainable principles that make strength training the most effective path to long-term health, confidence, and consistency.

We cover:

• Why it’s hard to “overdo” strength training—and the power of feeling strong
• Why quick fixes backfire and how to avoid the obsession trap
• How to get back on track without shame
• Negative motivation vs. real, lasting change
• The honest postpartum bounce-back reality
• Fitting fitness into a busy life (yes, even with 2 days a week)
• Fueling properly and overcoming the fear of losing progress
• Breaking up with restrictive dieting + when data doesn’t match real life
• The most effective form of cardio
• How to avoid hyper-palatable foods
• Reverse dieting basics + breakfast protein tips
• Sal’s most overrated and underrated exercises

Follow Sal at @mindpumpdistefano on Instagram.

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