Ep 12: In this conversation, Chelsey and her online wedding prep client, Natalie,  discuss Natalie's fitness journey and the progress she made while working with Chelsey as her trainer.They talk about Natalie's workouts, nutrition, and mindset throughout the process. Natalie shares her experience of the tough yet all too common transition from being a competitive swimmer in high school to feeling lost in college without a coach.Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of finding a sustainable approach to fitness and focusing on strength and progress rather than just aesthetics. Natalie and Chelsey discuss the importance of mindset and discipline in achieving fitness goals, the psychological aspect of food and the need to find alternative ways to reward oneself, PLUS the idea of reverse dieting and the importance of slowly increasing calorie intake to avoid weight gain.Natalie shares her daily eating habits and emphasizes the importance of being conscious of what you eat. They also discuss the significance of portion control and mindful eating. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of finding a sustainable and enjoyable approach to nutrition and fitness.