A Journey to Better Health: Alex’s Story (ft. Alexandre d'Itaben)
Alex shares his inspiring journey, from struggling with health and confidence to achieving remarkable weight loss and fitness progress. Learn how he stayed consistent, embraced challenges, and transformed his lifestyle with 1-2-1 online coaching.
The Leo Alves Podcast · Alexandre d'Itaben
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Show Notes
In this episode, I chat with Alex, a 1-2-1 online fitness member, about his inspiring fitness journey. From struggling with low confidence and unhealthy habits to achieving significant weight loss and building healthier routines, Alex shares how he overcame challenges, stayed consistent, and transformed his life. We dive into his experience with progressive overload, nutrition education, and finding balance.
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Timestamps:
(1:05) Alex Introduces Himself and His Background
(7:04) Managing Stress with a New Job
(9:59) Balancing Fitness with a Busy Schedule
(14:10) Realising the Need for Change: Alex’s Turning Point
(18:45) The Role of the Pandemic in Alex’s Journey
(24:10) The Moment Alex Decided to Take Action
(31:45) Learning Nutrition: Tracking Calories and Protein
(36:12) Surprising Food Discoveries During Tracking
(42:40) The Value of Consistency in Fitness
(47:54) Transitioning from Home Workouts to the Gym
(50:26) Alex’s Favourite and Least Favorite Exercises
(56:32) Benefits of Taking Maintenance Breaks in a Deficit
(1:02:41) Reflecting on Alex’s Fitness Progress
(1:09:03) Wrapping Up with a Discussion on Benfica and Football