Today, I’m excited to share a motivating chat with Carol, my client. She’s a teacher, a mom of two wonderful kids, and a happy wife for 26 years. When she’s not in the classroom, Carol might be walking on the local greenway, hiking, reading, cooking, baking, or practicing yoga.  But what impresses me most is her passion for strength training, which shows her commitment and perseverance.Carol achieved amazing results in four months. She dropped 23 pounds of fat and gained 3 pounds of muscle, lowering her body fat from 30% to 16%. Carol learned to eat well, manage her macros, and overcome unhealthy habits. She also reached impressive strength goals, like bench pressing a personal best, doing 10 pull-ups in a row, and finding new confidence in herself and her skills.Her journey isn’t just about personal wins, though, it’s about the positive influence she’s become on her children, the mental resilience she’s developed, and her relentless pursuit of goals she once thought were unattainable. Carol’s story is a beautiful example of the physically AND mentally transformative power of strength training and fueling your performance.__________Click here to apply for coaching!__________Today you’ll learn all about:[2:55] Carol's fitness journey[6:44] Introduction to strength training[8:21] Discovery of Wits & Weights[11:29] Setting personal goals[13:29] Nutrition and health strategies[21:51] Navigating the fat loss phase[28:32] Celebrating body recomposition success[33:31] Transitioning to the maintenance phase[40:01] Mindset changes and personal growth[42:58] Importance of community[46:05] Managing stress through fitness[48:27] Advice for fitness beginners[51:01] Importance of strength training and online coaching[54:32] Surprising outcomes from your fitness journey[56:36] The question Carol wished Philip had asked[59:51] Where listeners can learn more about you and your work[1:00:33] OutroEpisode resources:Wits & Weights Facebook community - say hi to CarolMacroFactor – use code WITSANDWEIGHTS to extend the free trial STRONGER training program – use code WITSANDWEIGHTS for $5 off ? Win a prize by taking our Listener Survey! ? Support the show? Apply for 1-on-1 coaching!?‍? Schedule a FREE results breakthrough call with Philip? Join our Facebook community for accountability, live training/Q&As, & free challenges✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies, bonus content, and exclusive articles!? Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!? Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social and follow/tag @witsandweights? Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review? Send a Q&A voicemail