The Mental Reps Podcast

I am FIRED UP and excited for you all to listen in on today's episode!!  A 3-piece Q&A where I cover some frequently asked questions from each of you guys! You can expect to hear more about my background with restrictive eating and how I've learned to navigate these thoughts, what it really means to always "stay motivated" and how long it's taken me to see progress in my health and fitnes...

Ever catch yourself saying, "I'll start after the holiday's"? Yep, been there. It's way too easy to find excuses and reasons as to why now is not the best time. But, if you're looking for excuses, you'll always find them. I challenge you to do away with that mindset. Tune in to today's episode to learn 6 reasons as to why now may actually be the PERFECT time to start showing up in your health and...

Unfortauntely, these things happen; and for a lot of us, it's not a matter of "if", but a matter of "when". Instead of being thrown totally off course from an injury, tune in to today's episode to learn about how to navigate this time physically and mentally. There's no need to lose your marbles, and there's actually a lot more that is still IN your control than you may think! Connect with me on I...

A little bit of a different style episode for you all today- and I hope you enjoy! I wanted to showcase a bit more of my life, what I've been up to and where I am putting my focus for the last 5 weeks of 2022! Tune in to hear more about my recent move, gut health progress, goals within the bodybuilding world, supplements and more! Don't forget to connect with me on IG! : https://www.instagram.com/...

Before we can worry about maintaining the body you've built, let's first make sure all the steps you're taking to get there are things you an do forever. Health and fitness is a LIFESTYLE and if you're not okay with playing the long game, chances are you can kiss your results goodbye. Tune in to today's episode to hear my insights on how to create a healthy balance, learn how to maintain your phys...

Tune in to today's episode to hear my answers to this 3-piece Q&A!  I covered all things tracking macros vs. intuitively eating; how to navigate your sweet cravings, especially at night; and my experience with body dysmorphia and what has helped me work on the relationship I have with my body. If you learned anything from this episode or enjoyed hearing my insights, don't forget to share...

Ever wonder why people wake up at the crack of dawn when they don't need to? Feel like you could use an extra 1-2 hours in your day? This was me, not too long ago. It wasn't until I started waking up earlier and optimizing my morning hours that I understood exactly why people get so hooked on the 5:00am wake up call. There is NO better feeling than knowing you crushed your workout, filled your cup...

Aren't you tired of feeling like s*** every Monday? Frustrated with your inability to "stay on track" over the weekend and reflecting back on some not-so-great choices? Been there. Trust me. You don't have to feel stuck in this cycle and breaking free from it can start right now. Tune in to today's episode to learn more of my top tips for mastering your weekend behaviors so you can start showing u...

Where are my chronic stressors at?? Those of us who just assume it's normal to be stressed all the time? This one's for you. Tune in to today's episode to learn more about the effects of chronic stress on your body and how it may be negatively impacting progress in your health and fitness journey. I also shared some of my top tips and things I have been personally implementing to help combat the i...

It's not all glitz and glam over here, I can tell you that much. Tune in to today's episode to get an inside look into my current health and fitness journey. From gut health issues, future goals, current workout splits and more, I got a little vulnerable with you all in sharing how I've currently been feeling. And if you're right there with me, you're not alone. Connect with me on IG! @deannamagro...

Ever wonder how some people are so positive? So happy? Energized? It's not a genetic gift they posses or a special trait that they have, it's a choice. And it's a choice you can start making too. Tune in to today's episode to learn more about how to become a more positive person and the steps necessary to start showing up with more energy and enthusiasm in your everyday life. Connect with me on IG...

Nutrition can be one BEAST of a topic to tackle when it comes to your health and fitness journey! What do you eat? When do you eat it? What should you avoid? How much? Where do I start? The questions go on and on! In today's episode I cover a lot of my personal do's and don'ts when it comes to choosing my meals, what I like, and what helps me stay on track for my goals! I also shared a personal My...

If you think your results aren taking “too long”, you're more than likely being unrealistic with what you expect to see in a certain time frame.  Or, there's a chance you're just not letting your muffins bake for long enough (give this a listen to know what I mean (; ) You don’t know what you don’t know, and sometimes hearing it from someone who’s BEEN there, helps to keep you going.  Tu...

Part 2 of this two part Q&A series!!   In the second half of this Q&A session I answered questions revolving fat loss, recommendations for supplements, my own personal gut health journey, tips on staying lean and more!! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions! Instagram: @deannamagro Supplements: https://1stphorm.com/deannamagro

I asked for the Q's and you guys delivered!! Tune in to today's episode for part 1 of a very loaded question and answer! I cover many topics ranging from calorie deficits, fat loss, favorite memories, fat burners and more! Thank you all for listening in, and stay tuned for part 2 next week! 

Want to learn about a reverse diet? Or if this is the next phase for you? Tune in to today's episode to learn the who, what, when, where and why when it comes to this metabolic tool! It's not the most flashy phase, but it's the one that will set you up for lifelong success in your health and fitness journey. Enjoy! 

My sophomore year of college was undoubtedly one of the hardest period of time in my life. It was the highest of highs, followed by the lowest of lows and I wanted to share this story with you all today to give some additional insight into ME. These moments helped shape me into the person I am today. It has never been easy, but that's a reality I'll gladly accept. Thank you for listening and allow...

50% effort yields 50% results If you want to start seeing progress in your health and fitness journey, you have to make sure you're giving it all you've got. Tune in to today's episode to learn more about where that effort should be directed, and why it's so important to have this tough conversation with yourself.  If you're not where you wan to be, the only one to blame is you. 

GO SHAWTY, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!! 24 years old means 24 life lessons have been learned, each one building on the last. Join me in this birthday special to hear about some of the life-mantra's and lesson's I've carried with me over the past 23 years of my life. These are things that have allowed me to show up and become the person that I am, and will absolutely be carried with me into year 24.

Any vacation plans this summer?? Worrying about "how to stay on track" while also having a fun time? I got you. This week's episode focuses heavily on how to navigate your vacation by focusing on three key categories. I go into depth on how I PERSONALLY navigated my previous vacation to give you all some insight into what that's looked like in my past as well as the present. Happy Travels! 

One gives us a "quick fix", the other gives us long term fulfillment. Choosing to play the long game and ensuring your actions align with your long term goals is one of the hardest things to do. We live in a society of "I want it, and I want it now" and, in most cases, that's entirely possible. Unfortunately, your success in any area is relying on your ability to make the hard decisions. It's a sk...

What does time management have to do with your health and fitness journey you ask? Well, Sally, I've got news for you! Listen to this week's episode to learn my top 5 tips for attacking you day, instead of letting it attack you. Each of these strategies are things I have implemented in my life, and allowed me to become more productive, efficient, and available in my day to day tasks We all have th...

Things I absolutely cannot go without!!! From exercises, to outfits, supersets, to supplements, you get to learn it all in today's episode! Link for 1st Phorm Free Shipping: https://1stphorm.com/deannamagro  

Want to learn how to win? Want to start becoming the person you know you can be? We all have the same opportunity to succeed, and it's about time you start believing that. In today's episode learn about 6 characteristics I believe all successful people possess; Discipline, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Optimism, Adaptability and Grit. Learn to embody each of these and you're guaranteed to start succ...

The episode no one wants to hear, but everyone needs to hear. Calling you guys out on what it looks like to TRULY work hard in the gym, and reminding you all to take the damn day off! One doesn't work without the other, and hopefully this episode reminds you of the importance of both!