Apr 1, 2022
“Sometimes, when you're looking at yourself, I mean, we’re all our biggest critics… So it's never good enough. So sometimes you just need somebody to say, no, you're fine. You're on the right track.” - Westin Joos
How do we know the right way to plan our diet and exercise? I am Liz Steffen and today, my guest Westin Joos tackles the facts about hitting the macros, the way to choosing a diet, and the truth behind bodybuilding. He shares the common struggles and the mindset shift we have to endure to get to our targets. Cheers to a beautiful life!
[00:01 - 12:34] Focusing on How You Look and Feel On the Way to Fitness
- Who is Westin Joos?
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- Westin is Liz’s prep coach for bodybuilding!
- How losing fat becomes more about looks than the scale when it comes to competitions
- Caring about what you look like and feel like
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- Everybody wants to be comfortable in their own clothes
- Stagnancy on the scale may not mean anything
- What it means to be in prep
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- It is a high-functioning lifestyle that is addicting to follow
- When on a diet, consistency is key
[12:35 - 28:25] The Way to Curate Effective Diet and Exercise Plans
- Your body’s varying response to prep
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- The experience with food and diet may vary from time to time
- Having a second set of eyeballs in this process is helpful
- Figuring out a lifestyle you can adhere to
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- The goal is to keep you mentally engaged and enjoy the process
- Diets and exercise won’t be a one-size-fits-all
[28:26 - 01:03:12] How Investing in Yourself Makes All the Difference
- The way to muscle sustainability
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- Protein is the safe bet to help burn more calories
- When dropping calories, there must be an addition so you won’t lose muscle
- When you put your body in a state of pain
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- You cannot grow your body without experiencing some discomfort
- Sometimes, you have to be reminded of your capabilities and attributes
- The differences between men's and women's bodybuilding
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- Striving to get too lean can compromise your skin
- How investing prompt you to take the goal seriously
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- You need the vision to determine your purpose
- Having somebody you trust through the transition is worth every penny
[01:03:13 - 01:10:11] Wrapping Up!
- There's nothing more fascinating than the human body - stay healthy
- Connect with me and Westin (links below)
Key Quotes
“When you do a show, the further out you can start, the more gradual you can make changes, and the easier your prep’s gonna be.” - Westin Joos
“If you're ever thinking about competing, or really trying to lose weight… Working with somebody, you know, who's dictating or guiding you on the process [helps] because you're thinking outside of your own head.” - Liz Steffen
“The best thing to do is a diet that you're going to adhere to the best… Because it's going to keep you on track. It's going to keep you more mentally engaged and just enjoying the process more.” - Westin Joos
“Bodybuilding is the same way… You have to put your body in a state of discomfort in order to grow.” - Liz Steffen
Westin is a full-time personal trainer, bodybuilding coach and a national level competitive bodybuilder. He has competed in over a dozen bodybuilding competitions with some first place wins under his belt. Westin received his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and is certified through the American Council on Exercise in both fitness training and sports nutrition. He considers himself a lucky man to be able to combine his passion of physical fitness with his life’s work.
Connect with Westin!
IG: @coachwestinjoos
FB: https://www.facebook.com/athleticaestheticscoaching
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