"There’s a reason why working really hard has a very strong dopamine response afterwards and if you just get handed that result, it doesn’t have that same response. It’s the work you put in to get that that matters."
Cody McBroom
EFR 705: Unlocking True Happiness - The Intersection of Hormones, Daily Habits, Self-Discipline, and Personal Transformation for Weight Loss and a Healthier Body Composition with Cody McBroom
What contributes more to happiness - personal evolution or professional evolution?
Research shows that both personal and professional growth are crucial for overall well-being, but in different ways. Personal evolution focuses on our inner development, such as improving our relationships, finding our purpose, and developing self-awareness. Professional evolution, on the other hand, centers around career advancement and financial stability.
We welcome back Cody McBroom, a coach specializing in fitness and nutrition, and he believes that personal evolution is the key to unlocking true happiness. He stresses that working on our inner selves, such as setting goals that align with our values and working on our emotional intelligence, can have a profound impact on our overall satisfaction with life.
Speaking of emotional intelligence, Cody emphasizes the importance of listening to our feelings when it comes to our health and fitness goals. He believes that our bodies are intelligent and can provide us with important information about what we need. For instance, if we're feeling tired, it may be a sign that we need more rest rather than pushing ourselves through another workout.
However, Cody also acknowledges that sometimes we need to push through our feelings in order to make progress. This is particularly true when it comes to sticking to a healthy meal plan or exercise routine. He encourages his clients to develop self-discipline and commit to their goals even when it feels tough.
But what about after we've reached our goals? Cody's approach to coaching people through maintenance involves finding a sustainable balance between healthy habits and indulgences. He emphasizes the importance of enjoying the journey and finding ways to make healthy living enjoyable rather than a chore.
One way to optimize our health and fitness is by focusing on our hormones. Cody highlights the connection between hormones, sleep, and body composition. He suggests prioritizing sleep and reducing stress levels to optimize hormonal balance and achieve our desired body composition.
Finally, Cody shares his candid opinion on body positivity. While he believes in promoting self-love and body acceptance, he also acknowledges that there is a fine line between body positivity and encouraging unhealthy habits. He encourages his clients to focus on making healthy choices that make them feel good, rather than solely striving for a certain aesthetic.
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Key Highlights
What contributes more to happiness: personal evolution or professional evolution?
The Art of Transformation: Why should we listen to our feelings when working towards health and fitness goals? When should we lean into a feeling more than a workout or meal plan and when should we push our feelings aside?
Cody’s approach to coaching people through maintenance.
Tangible ways to optimize your health, fitness, sleep, and body composition.
The important connection between hormones, sleep, and body composition.
Cody’s candid opinion on body positivity.
Why people are focusing too much on mobility and too little on developing self-discipline.
Powerful Quotes by Cody McBroom
If you can work through your own pain in your story, you’re able to help somebody else work through theirs and their story.
I’ll never be satisfied, but I am constantly fulfilled.
What you’re doing in maintenance is going to serve your next physical goal and that’s really important.
There’s a reason why working really hard has a very strong dopamine response afterwards and if you just get handed that result, it doesn’t have that same dopamine response. It’s the work you put in to get that that matters.
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