{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Last Diet Podcast: Training, Performance & Identity After 30","title":"Stop Training To Be Smaller W/Martina Ahern","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2197,"description":"In this episode, Mike and Martina explore why weight loss shouldn’t be the only focus of your fitness journey.They unpack how obsessing over the scales can create stress, inconsistency, and a toxic relationship with health — often stopping people from achieving lasting results.Instead, they discuss:Why structure beats motivationHow shifting focus to performance, habits, and identity creates sustainable changeThe power of setting athletic or skill-based goals (like running events or strength targets)How fitness improves confidence, energy, productivity, and overall quality of lifeWhy strength training is critical for longevity, especially as we ageThe key takeaway: When you build habits, structure, and identity around fitness — rather than chasing weight loss — fat loss often becomes a natural byproduct.Fitness isn’t just about looking smaller. It’s about building strength, resilience, and a body that supports you for life.If you are looking to get professional guidance and back to your absolute best this year, fill out the application form belowhttps://forms.gle/1iqbWfQWvuHb3zzB8","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zOK4uaDMc5rW6SG1KtLhFkgVZKzHsHe2VAN1ffH2zFc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZDk3/OGM2OWU5NzMyODg4/YjRkMjRhNjUyN2U1/Yjg2YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}