009 | What I Wish I Knew When I Started Lifting: 3 Game-Changing Lessons
03/04/25 • 37 min
In this one, I’m sharing three of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in my own fitness journey—stuff I wish someone would’ve told me when I first started lifting. I break down why training harder isn’t always better, why cheat meals are complete garbage, and how to actually make progress without overcomplicating everything. Whether you’re just getting started or trying to clean up your approach, this episode will help you focus on what really matters and cut out the noise.
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In this one, I’m sharing three of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in my own fitness journey—stuff I wish someone would’ve told me when I first started lifting. I break down why training harder isn’t always better, why cheat meals are complete garbage, and how to actually make progress without overcomplicating everything. Whether you’re just getting started or trying to clean up your approach, this episode will help you focus on what really matters and cut out the noise.
Learn more about 1:1 Online Coaching:
https://leanandlethalproject.com/
Download FREE training and nutrition programs:
https://leanandlethalproject.com/resources
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Learn more about 1:1 Online Coaching:
https://leanandlethalproject.com/
Download FREE training and nutrition programs:
https://leanandlethalproject.com/resources
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Download FREE training and nutrition programs:
https://leanandlethalproject.com/resources
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