#36 - Own Your Choices: Building Health on Your Terms
We talk about taking ownership of your health, managing time, and making mindful choices that add up. We explore how accountability, consistency, and self-acceptance create lasting progress - without chasing perfection.Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosentrain/Follow Santo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santo.chiappetta/Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Recent Workouts02:32 The Importance of Sleep and Stress Management05:15 Prioritizing Health and Time Management07:53 Accountability and Ownership in Health Choices10:34 The Snowball Effect of Choices13:30 Financial Analogies in Health and Fitness16:11 Making Positive Choices and Building Habits20:07 Navigating Nutritional Choices and Mindful Eating23:05 Taking Ownership of Your Fitness Journey24:38 The Health at Every Size Movement: A Critical Perspective27:42 Shifting Goals: From Aesthetic to Performance34:15 Setting Goals for the Future: Health and Fitness Focus
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#35 - Simple Strategies to Stay on Track with Fitness and Nutrition
In this episode, we talk about how to stay consistent with fitness and nutrition when life gets busy, how technology can help, and why simple habits make the biggest difference.Article we referred to: 'The Cost of Getting Lean' https://www.precisionnutrition.com/cost-of-getting-lean-infographicFollow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosentrain/Follow Santo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santo.chiappetta/Chapters00:00 Understanding VO2 Max and Its Importance02:46 The Evolution of Dating and Personal Connections05:35 Cardio Progress and Personal Fitness Journeys08:21 The Role of Technology in Fitness Tracking11:04 Exploring Blood Glucose Monitoring for Health13:59 Managing Health and Nutrition in Busy Lives17:02 Addressing Fitness Questions and Concerns29:08 Staying on Track During Busy Times
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#34 - Cardio, Coffee, and Consistency
After updating you on our cardio progress , we share how to overcome the "I'm too tired to workout today" mindset with an approach that works for us 95% of the time.And we tell you what to think of Starbucks' latest protein latte. Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosentrain/Follow Santo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santo.chiappetta/Chapters00:00 Cardio Progress and Accountability02:41 Motivation Strategies for Workouts05:13 Overcoming Workout Resistance07:33 Mindset Shifts for Consistency10:02 Identity and Movement12:26 The Importance of Consistency15:08 Movement as a Lifestyle18:49 Embracing the Fit Identity20:18 Balancing Work, Family, and Fitness21:44 Prioritizing Health Over Distractions23:35 Finding Time for Health in a Busy Life25:48 Active vs. Passive Rest27:34 The Starbucks Protein Latte Discussion
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#33 - Strength training after 40, nighttime snacking, and changing our minds
How to approach strength training if you'e over 40, curbing late night snacking, and things we've changed our minds about.Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosentrain/Follow Santo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santo.chiappetta/Chapters:00:00 The Journey of Fitness and Cardio Progress08:25 Understanding Risk and Pushing Limits in Training16:27 The Balance of Grit and Grace in Fitness22:59 Mindfulness and the Human Experience in FitnessQ and A:27:05 How many days a week should I strength train if I'm over 40?32:14 I always end up stacking at night - how do I stop?37:36 What have you changed your mind about recently?
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#32 - Why stress is ruining your progress (and what to do about it)
Stress can lead to stress eating, skipped workouts, and no progress. In this episode, we talk about the importance of daily stress management and give you some simple ways of doing so.Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosentrain/Follow Santo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santo.chiappetta/Chapters:00:00 Accountability in Fitness: Running Progress06:49 The Longest Runs: Personal Experiences and Milestones09:11 Understanding Stress Management: Purpose and Techniques12:28 Understanding Stress and Its Role in Growth15:58 Daily Stress Management Techniques19:56 The Importance of Journaling for Mental Clarity25:05 Navigating Stress: The HALT Method28:40 Preparing for Seasonal Stressors32:45 Exploring Diverse Stress Management Tools
About The Leaner You Podcast with Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta
Tired of trying every diet and still not seeing results?
The Leaner You Podcast helps moms over 40 lose weight, build muscle, and feel stronger—without crash diets, food guilt, or spending hours in the gym.
Hosted by strength and nutrition coaches Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta, who’ve helped hundreds of women transform their bodies, each episode tackles real questions from real women, giving you simple, proven strategies that actually work.
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