Ep. 818 - 'your cat's bum hole is in the way'

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AI Takeaways

• Emotional intelligence is key in coaching clients.
• Understanding client needs can enhance coaching effectiveness.
• Different situations may require different coaching approaches.
• Power cleans and deadlifts are popular full body exercises.
• Compassion can sometimes lead to more action than tough love.
• Many people have hernias, but not all seek surgery.
• Personal health experiences can vary widely among individuals.
• Communication with clients about their needs is crucial.
• Setting expectations at the beginning of coaching relationships is important.
• Awareness of one's own health issues can change over time. Cats can be surprisingly disruptive, as Claire experienced with her sofa incident.
• Understanding hernias is important, especially for those in fitness.
• Motivation can fluctuate; it's essential to have strategies to maintain consistency.
• Breaking good habits can be more challenging than breaking bad ones.
• Habit formation takes time and effort; it's not always effortless.
• Eating at maintenance doesn't necessarily kickstart metabolism; it's more about adherence.
• Weight management involves understanding your body's needs at different weights.
• It's common to feel overwhelmed by the idea of long-term changes; focusing on short-term goals can help.
• Creating barriers to phone use can improve focus and productivity.
• Diet breaks may not have the metabolic benefits many believe.