In this episode, we talk about what it really means to have flexibility with your food while letting go of guilt and still making progress. So many people chase weight loss but miss the bigger picture—building a body that is strong, resilient, and sustainable for the long term. We break down why muscle is the foundation of both fat loss and longevity, what to expect during a build phase (including the scale going up), and how to shift your focus toward what actually moves the needle. This conversation is about food freedom, strength, and creating a body that supports your life, not controls it.

We talk about:

-What a lean build actually means

-Why the scale may go up during a build phase

-The importance of maintaining bone density

-Why muscle is the foundation of health and longevity

-Letting go of food guilt and working toward food freedom

-Focusing on what actually makes a difference

-How to start strength training

Time Stamps:

0:00 Introduction

4:19 the secret to maintaining your weight loss

9:49 increasing you BMR

13:52 do hormones really matter?

16:33 the emotional side of body recomposition

23:00 working towards food freedom

31:05 how to start strength training

CONNECT WITH KAIT & MAV:

Get 1:1 coaching here: https://app.iclosed.io/e/elev8/1-1-strategy-call-podcast

Get our weekly emails: https://go.maverickonlinecoaching.net/mailing-list

Ebook: https://go.elev8coaching.net/consistency-book

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In this episode, we have an honest conversation about body dysmorphia and how it impacts both men and women. We share our personal experiences, including the influence of bodybuilding, performance goals, and constantly chasing a standard that never feels like enough. This episode explores how tying your worth to the scale or your appearance can distort your identity, and why building self-esteem outside of your body is essential for long-term health and fulfillment. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling like you’re never “there,” this conversation will help you see where that comes from and how to start shifting it.

We talk about:

-Our lived experiences with body dysmorphia

The impact of bodybuilding and physique-focused goals

The feeling of never being “enough”

Living and dying by the number on the scale

Where self-esteem actually comes from

Finding identity and meaning beyond your body

Health implications of extreme mindsets

Why shame doesn’t create lasting change

Time Stamps:

0:00 Introduction

1:28 Maverick’s experience with body dysmorphia

14:09 men and self-esteem issues

18:22 coming off HRT

24:08 breaking an old mindset

28:00 identity outside of your body

35:35 dealing with health implications

41:38 current struggles & inadequacies

49:50 you can’t shame people into change

53:37 diversify your self esteem

CONNECT WITH KAIT & MAV:

Get 1:1 coaching here: https://app.iclosed.io/e/elev8/1-1-strategy-call-podcast

Get our weekly emails: https://go.maverickonlinecoaching.net/mailing-list

Ebook: https://go.elev8coaching.net/consistency-book

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In this episode, we break down the behaviors and beliefs that quietly keep you stuck exactly where you are. After working with so many people over the years, the patterns become obvious. Some choices move you forward, and others keep you repeating the same cycle. We talk about the difference between knowing what to do and actually deciding to do it, why waiting for more information can hold you back, and how the expectations you set for yourself shape your outcomes. This conversation challenges you to take ownership, make clear decisions, and recognize that tomorrow is built by what you choose today.

We talk about:

-The behaviors that sabotage progress

-Why tomorrow is decided by today’s choices

-Decision-making within a marriage

-The expectations you set for yourself

-The myth of accountability

-Why making a decision matters more than waiting

Time Stamps:

0:00 Introduction

3:30 a decision is a commitment

6:45 behaviors that keep you stuck

10:38 money versus quality of life

16:40 outsourcing uncomfortable decisions

24:00 missing on time

29:15 do you need more information?

34:48 advice women need to hear

41:05 being the best for yourself

48:17 an “informed” decision

CONNECT WITH KAIT & MAV:

Get 1:1 coaching here: https://app.iclosed.io/e/elev8/1-1-strategy-call-podcast

Get our weekly emails: https://go.maverickonlinecoaching.net/mailing-list

Ebook: https://go.elev8coaching.net/consistency-book

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