Deanna Magro

The Mental Reps Podcast

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The body achieves what the mind believes. So before you’re ready to tackle the crazy world of health and fitness, make sure you’re putting in the mental reps. Join host Deanna, a former division 1 gymnast, as she shares her knowledge & experiences on the many controversial topics and inconsistencies facing the fitness industry today. 

Whether you’re here for the basics, seeking some hard truths, or needing a good kick in the a** to get off yours, you’ve come to the right place. Physical reps mean nothing when you’re not putting in the mental ones. Connect with me on IG: @deannamagro

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Deanna Magro

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Feb 5, 2026

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Episodes

Google's Top 20 Questions Asked by Women in Fitness 28.03.2024

Took a moment to google the most frequently asked questions by women in fitness and needed to immediately tackle some of these for you. I get it. I had NO CLUE where to start. I had NO IDEA what a good fitness routine looked like or WHAT I should be eating. If there's one thing you take away from this information, just start. You'll succeed 10x more by failing and learning than waiting for...

How To Piece Together Your Plate (Tracking vs. Not Tracking) 21.03.2024

New to nutrition or confused on how to put together a balanced meal? This episode is for you. Tune in to learn some easily applicable tips and tricks when it comes to creating a balanced plate that will help keep you full, satisfied and on the right path. App I Use for Tracking: HERE Join the MRP Facebook Group: HERE Connect with me on IG: HERE

Hitting a Plateau? Listen to This. 14.03.2024

Feel like you're stuck in your journey and just not sure why?! No matter what you do the scale will not budge, progress feels lightyears away and you're so tired of feeling frustrated... I gotchu. Tune in to today's episode to learn some real reasons as to why you could be facing a plateau in your journey, and what to do about it. Connect with me on IG:  HERE Join the MRP Facebook Grou...

Stop Rewarding Yourself With Habits You're Trying to Break 29.02.2024

You're not traveling this path to wind up exactly where you started. Stop sabotaging your own success by seeking out the same vices that got you there in the first place. Tune in to today's episode to learn some easy changes you can make to continue making healthy choices. Join my app for 7 days free! HERE Connect with me on IG:  HERE Join the MRP Facebook Group:  HERE Link For Night Time...

Easy Ways to Spice Up Your Training with @Trippy_Gainz 18.02.2024

Zach Attack back on the mic to share all the deets about how to intensify your training in the gym. Between the two of us, we have decades of experience and we're here to share some easy ways to maximize your progress. We covered dropsets, supersets, joint manipulation, rest pause sets, TUT and so much more! Come nerd out with us and implement these in your workouts this week! Join my app  HER...

The Choose You Challenge + How To Stop Being a People Pleaser 01.02.2024

Where my people pleasers at?! This episode is for you. We're all guilty of it sometimes- putting others before ourselves. But there's a difference between a nice gesture from time to time, and chronically putting the needs of others before your own. Tune in today to learn how to stop those actions AND a brand new challenge launching TODAY to help you solidify these new habits. Join me in m...

5 Things I Couldn't Live Without As a Gut Health Girlie 18.01.2024

This last year and a half has taught me a LOT about gut health and the importance of a healthy microbiome. With that has come some new DO's and DONT'S that I live by in order to prioritize my overall health. Whether you're dealing with symptoms or just want to feel better, I highly recommend giving today's episode a listen. Join My App: HERE Glutamine Linked: HERE Water Filter Link...

Q&A: MY APP IS HERE + Being your own boss, growing on social media, weight gain and workout classes 11.01.2024

Tune in to today's episode where I spilled the tea on a new project I am SO excited to launch for each of you! PWR by Dee is OFFICIALLY live and I cannot wait to see you all inside! You'll also here my hot take on what it's been like to be my own boss, how to overcome the negative thoughts around gaining weight and whether or not I think workout classes are worth your time. Let's m...

2023 Reflection + New Years Goal Setting 28.12.2023

Join me today as we take a look back on one of the craziest, hardest years of my life. 2023, don't let the door hit ya on the way out. 2024- I'm ready for ya! Sign up here for early access info to my training app! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSD-vqbadP74vBQh4eT-Ir6t7KDoXCkDfC-epv4_MZv6svjA/viewform?usp=sf_link Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/deannamagro/?hl=en Join t...

Q&A: Navigating Meals Out, The "I'll Be Happy When I Lose ___lbs" Mentality, and The Key to Maintaining ft Zach Attack Pt.2 14.12.2023

Tune in to today's Q&A with my co-host Zach to hear the juicy deets on some of the questions you asked! Want to leave a question for a future Q&A episode? Ask HERE Connect with me on IG:  HERE Join the MRP Facebook Group: HERE 1st Phorm Link For Supplements:  HERE

Top 5 Tips For Building Muscle 07.12.2023

We've covered my top tips for cutting, now it's time to focus on building muscle. When you give enough time to each of these phases, you see the BEST return on investment from the work you're putting in! Tune in to learn more about how to make this process as effective as possible and also why having more muscle on your body is incredibly important. Connect with me on IG:  https://www....

F*** The Scale 30.11.2023

Today's episode features a PLETHORA of other ways to measure progress outside of the number on the scale. While it can be helpful as an added tool, there's more than one way to know you're on the right track. Connect with me on IG: HERE Join the MRP Facebook Group:  HERE 1st Phorm Link For Supplements:  HERE MRP Merch: HERE

The One Plate Rule: The Secret to Mastering Balance For The Holidays 23.11.2023

HAPPY THANKSGIVING MRP'ERS!! I am SO incredibly grateful for each of you here listening week after week! Before you go enjoy today with friends and family, head outside for a walk, pop this in your ears and remind yourself how we're going to stay on track. Now go hug your people extra tight and enjoy this holiday season! Connect with me on IG:  HERE DOWNLOAD MY FREE MACRO GUIDE: HERE Join...

Outgrowing Friends with Allison Lloyd 09.11.2023

Today I'm joined by my good friend Allison (@allisonlloydfit) to talk about what it's been like for each of us to outgrow friends as we progress through our fitness journey. As we change, set new goals, and grow into the version of ourselves we know we want to be, the path ahead can feel a little isolating. We shared our tips for navigating this time, how we've made the transition and...

Navigating the Last 2 Months of The Year 02.11.2023

How do you approach the holiday season? What expectations do you set for yourself and how do you follow through? Whether this is the most wonderful time of the year, or the most CHAOTIC time of the year, you can still show up as the person you know you can be. Write the goal, set the example, and follow through. You got this. Connect with me on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/deannamagro/?hl=en Joi...

5 Things I Couldn't Live Without as a *Fitness Girlie*: Gym Edition 22.10.2023

There's about a dozen things people will tell you you NEED in order to be successful in the gym- they're lying. Listen in to hear my top 5 things that have allowed me to progress in the gym, and enjoy my time doing so. Links: Hip Thrust Pad HERE Beats Headphones HERE Collab Gym Playlist HERE Alphalete Apparel HERE 1st Phorm Apparel HERE Join the MRPFBG HERE

Stop Starting Over. 12.10.2023

There's about 3 months left of 2023. What you chose to do with it is up to you. My advice? Tune in to today's episode to learn what I would do. Connect with me on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/deannamagro/?hl=en Join the MRP Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1337959960342472/ 1st Phorm Link For Supplements:  https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=deannamagro   MRP Merchandise: HERE

5 Things I Couldn't Live Without as a *Fitness Girlie*: Kitchen Edition 05.10.2023

If you’re serious about your fitness journey, that means you need to be okay with spending some serious time in the kitchen. With the right tools and gadgets, my life in the kitchen has become much easier! Nutrition is the key to seeing results, and these staples have been super helpful in guaranteeing my success.  Hydrojug: HERE CODE DEE10  Food Scale: HERE Crockpot: HERE Instapot: HERE Frother:...

Q&A: The truth behind gaining weight in a bulk, the importance of a maintenance phase, and my hot take on Apple Watches 28.09.2023

Want to have one of YOUR questions answered on the MRP? Tap the link below to submit your question! Q&A Questions: HERE Connect with me on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/deannamagro/?hl=en Join the MRP Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1337959960342472/ 1st Phorm Link For Supplements:  https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=deannamagro   MRP Merchandise: HERE

Turn Comparison Into a Positive 21.09.2023

We've all been there- scrolling through social media staring at what others have and feeling less about ourselves because of it. But what if I told you there was a way to make that comparison positive? Tune in to this episode to learn how to shift your mindset into making comparison work FOR you, instead of against you. Connect with me on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/deannamagro/?hl=en Join...

10+ Years Into Our Fitness Journey, and This Is What We Wish We Knew When We Started (Ft. @Trippy_Gainz) 07.09.2023

Zach and I have been at this whole "fitness" thing for quite some time now. We've made plenty of mistakes along the way as well as learned a hell of a lot about how to see the best results, and truly ENJOY your journey. Tune in to hear 5 things we wish we knew when we first started! Connect with me on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/deannamagro/?hl=en Join the MRP Facebook Group:  htt...

Bulk Prepping 101: A Blueprint for Mastering Your Nutrition 31.08.2023

Before we can solve the puzzle of hitting your macros, we need to make sure we have all the pieces. Bulk prep = the pieces. Tune in today to learn more about what this looks like personally for me, and how you can apply it to become the master of your nutrition! Connect with me on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/deannamagro/?hl=en Join the MRP Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/133795...

5 Minute Motivation: Attitude is Everything 17.08.2023

Your attitude determines more of your reality than you think. Whether you're living your dream lifestyle or far from it, the way in which you chose to show up daily will greatly impact the future direction of your life. So, what's it going to be? Mr. Mediocre, or Dr. Enthusiasm? The choice is yours. Connect with me on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/deannamagro/?hl=en Join the MRP Facebook...

My Favorite Ways to Make Macro Tracking Simple 10.08.2023

Trust me when I say that nutrition does NOT need to be as complex as you're making it, and mastering the art of tracking is the best way to keep things simple! Learn the steps to becoming a pro tracker and watch your results take off! Tune in to hear my top 6 ways to making logging your food as straight forward as possible, and get started today. Connect with me on IG:  https://www.instagram.c...

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL: If I Could Go Back and Tell My Younger Self Something, I Would Say... 27.07.2023

Cheers to 25 years babbyyyyy!!! Tomorrow is my 25th birthday and before diving into this special milestone, I wanted to take some time to reflect on the years past. Tune in to today's episode to hear my biggest takeaways from the milestone era's of my life. From taking advice, internal validation, slowing down and everything in between, I have a feeling a few of you may need to hear these...

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