Alex and Meredith speak with Tactic Nutrition Coach Lynsey Martin about the importance of prioritizing fitness and nutrition basics over appearance and trendy methods. Many people complicate their routines by trying different diets and exercises without first mastering the fundamentals, which makes it harder to be consistent and disciplined. It's crucial to build healthy habits that fit your body's specific needs in order to achieve long-term success, especially as we age. Everyone progresses at their own pace, and what works for one person may not work for another. Alex, Meredith, and Lynsey explore the psychological, physiological, genetic, and environmental factors that make weight loss a highly individual journey rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.— Defining Fitness and Nutrition Basics— Individual Variation as Affected by Psychology, Physiology, Genetics, and Environmental Influences— Eating for Health vs. Eating for Performance— How Food Marketing Impacts the Brain— Food Deserts— Twin Studies and Genetics vs. Environmental Impacts— Overcomplicated Routines— Consistency & Discipline— Weight Loss Drugs— Menopausal Weight Gain— Preserving Muscle Mass— Weight Training Benefits for Overall Health and for Older Individuals— Misinformation in the Fitness and Nutrition Space— Looking Beyond Physical AppearanceResources Mentioned in This Episode:The Minnesota Starvation ExperimentDeirdra TobiasJoan MacDonald @trainwithjoan────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our ServicesLearn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!