About this episode

Coach Keslie discusses the differences between bodybuilding and a balanced lifestyle lean physique, emphasizing healthy approaches to fitness and food.

In this episode, Coach Keslie joins me to break down the key differences between training for bodybuilding versus pursuing a more balanced “lifestyle lean” physique. We talk about the discipline required for physique goals, how to avoid falling into food rigidity or obsession, and what healthy bodybuilding should actually look like. Keslie also shares lessons from her own competition journey, red flags to watch for in your relationship with food and fitness, and how to pursue a strong, athletic physique without tying your worth to your body. Free Macro Guide: Set And Adjust Your Own Macros⁠⁠ Use Code “TMM” for 20% off Legion Athletics Supplements ⁠ ⁠Click to Apply For 1:1 Coaching⁠ Megan’s Amazon Storefront & Gym Equipment Free Resources & Live Trainings: ⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook Group⁠ Follow Megan and Fitness Uncharted Socials: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

People in this episode

Host: Megan Hardy

Guest: Coach Keslie

Topics covered

• bodybuilding
• lifestyle lean
• fitness discipline
• healthy bodybuilding
• food relationship
• athletic physique

Keywords

• bodybuilding
• lifestyle lean
• fitness
• food rigidity
• healthy bodybuilding
• athletic physique
• competition journey

Sponsors

Legion Athletics

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