Stronger Than Your Boyfriend
Join Katie and Heather, owners of Barpath Fitness, as they take a deep dive into important (and usually controversial) health & fitness topics. Combining a little science, a little ranting, and a lot of industry experience, Katie and Heather will be helping you sift through the toxic misinformation in the fitness industry. One podcast episode at a time. Barpath Fitness is an LGBTQ+ and women-owned fitness business that specializes in helping people move better, get stronger, and live pain free through individualized programming and coaching.
Stronger Than Your Boyfriend
Being Healthy is NOT the Norm
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Barpath Fitness
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Season 1
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Episode 153
In this week's podcast, we criticize the American lifestyle's impact on health, emphasizing the illusion of what's considered "normal" or "healthy." Then we discuss the challenges of staying healthy in a culture that prioritizes convenience and highlight alarming U.S. health statistics. We question the "healthy at any size" movement, stress the importance of realistic health goals, and address the influence of social media on body image and mental health.
We also suggest creating one's own definition of normal, ignoring others' opinions, and finding sustainable habits.
In this week’s episode, we discuss:
- The Health of Americans
- Convenience of Unhealthy Foods
- Challenges of Being Healthy
- Cultural Norms
- Importance of Movement
- Unattainable Body Aesthetics from Influencers
- Impact of Self Esteem and Mental Health
- Social Detriments of Health
- Finding Healthy Habits