<p>Nathalia Melo, a bikini Olympian champion, mother of two, wife, and globally recognized fitness coach shares her incredible journey from humble beginnings in Brazil to winning the first bikini Olympia in 2012. This episode dives deep into the realities of the fitness industry, transferable skills from bodybuilding to everyday life, and the importance of simplifying health and fitness. Get ready for some shocking truths and heartwarming insights on achieving sustainable success in fitness and beyond.</p><p>Episode Overview:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ziKgP-vzs&t=0s" target="_blank">0:00</a> Intro/Teaser<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ziKgP-vzs&t=283s" target="_blank">4:43</a> Extreme Bodybuilding Competition and Health<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ziKgP-vzs&t=1097s" target="_blank">18:17</a> Reevaluating Health and Fitness Approaches<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ziKgP-vzs&t=1432s" target="_blank">23:52</a> Holistic Approach to Health and Fitness<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ziKgP-vzs&t=1887s" target="_blank">31:27</a> Understanding Gentle Approaches to Health<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ziKgP-vzs&t=2243s" target="_blank">37:23</a> Challenging Toxic Body Positivity<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ziKgP-vzs&t=2571s" target="_blank">42:51</a> Parenting, Body Image, and Self-Improvement<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ziKgP-vzs&t=3113s" target="_blank">51:53</a> Foundational Principles of Nutrition & Movement<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ziKgP-vzs&t=4047s" target="_blank">1:07:27</a> Managing Expectations in Fitness Training<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ziKgP-vzs&t=4559s" target="_blank">1:15:59</a> Optimal Resistance Training and Meal Prep<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1ziKgP-vzs&t=4926s" target="_blank">1:22:06</a> Simplicity in Health and Nutrition</p><p>Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at <a href="https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/midlife-body-positivity-realistic-fitness-goals-with-nathalia-melo/">https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/midlife-body-positivity-realistic-fitness-goals-with-nathalia-melo/</a></p><p>--------------<br>NOW OPEN! EVEN BETTER! PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: Subscribe at <a href="https://estima.supercast.com/">https://estima.supercast.com/</a><br>--------------</p><p>A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors who make the show possible:</p><p><a href="https://oneskin.co/better"><strong>ONESKIN</strong></a> - Combat collagen loss for firmer, glowing skin. Save 15% at <a href="https://oneskin.co/better">https://oneskin.co/better</a> with code <strong>BETTER</strong>.</p><p><a href="https://timelinenutrition.com/better"><strong>TIMELINE</strong></a> - Improve energy at the cellular level with Mitopure. Save 33% at <a href="https://timelinenutrition.com/better">https://timelinenutrition.com/better33</a> with code <strong>BETTER33</strong>.</p>