Overcoming the 3 Big Training Pitfalls: Snacking, All-or-Nothing Thinking, & Weak Boundaries
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This episode tackles overcoming the 3 big training pitfalls that silently sabotage lifters: mindless snacking, all-or-nothing thinking, and poor boundaries. Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson break it down with practical tips, real-life stories, and strategies that actually work for strength, longevity, and real-life training.
đĄ Key Takeaways (Bullets for Engagement & Search)Identify and overcome the 3 big training pitfalls
Why snacks you donât count still count
How âperfect or nothingâ leads to burnout
Real-world boundary-setting tips for parties, travel, and stress
Choose awareness over reactivity in your lifting lifestyle
Training for strength, longevity, and health starts in daily habits
Timestamps
00:00 â Intro: Why these 3 pitfalls matter more than you think
02:10 â Pitfall 1: Mindless snacking and invisible calories
08:22 â Pitfall 2: All-or-nothing thinking and rigid training
16:48 â Pitfall 3: Boundary-setting in real life (social eating, time)
24:35 â Conscious choice vs reactivity
28:40 â Final thoughts: Build freedom through awareness, not perfection
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