The Mental Reps Podcast

Where my social butterflies at? In today's episode you'll learn the actions necessary to balance your health and fitness journey and your social life.  Although I can't promise it's always going to be easy, I can promise that you WILL figure out what works best for you. I shared some of my top tips/strategies that I have used and continue to implement in my lifestyle. Practice makes perfect,...

So you started cutting for the summer, but now you're starting to realize this is no walk in the park!! In today's episode I talk through 10 things you can do/implement to make your cut a little easier. Enjoy results that last without hating the process. Enjoy! 

Ever feel like you're constantly the "yes guy" doing what others want you to do and lacking the backbone necessary to stand up for yourself? You and me both. That's exactly where I was for most of my life growing up, and totally okay with pleasing everyone else around me. Tune in to today's episode to learn more about my confidence journey and what made the biggest difference in learning how to sh...

You brought the questions, I brought the answers!! In today's show I covered a wide range of topics ranging from cutting for the summer, MFP how-to's, making sacrifices for your goals, and what keeps me driven. Enjoy, and I'll see you all back here next week! 

In today's episode I give my top mental and physical tips for working your way through a funk in your health and fitness journey. Whether your motivation's been low, you've been out of your routine for a while or you're just having a tough time lately, this one's for you. We've all been there before, trust me. Instead of running from your obstacles, run towards them and use these tips to hurdle yo...

In today's episode I run through my top 5 tips for getting in shape and staying in shape. One of the questions I constantly get asked is, "How do you stay so lean all year round?" My physique is a byproduct of the habits I've formed and the lifestyle I live. Not a punishment I've brought upon myself. Learn to change your habits and your body will respond accordingly. Hope these tips help, and as a...

There's only one thing worse than not doing what you know you should be... and that's going out of your way to create an excuse. If you've found yourself cycling through the endless loop of falling short, this one's for you.  In today's episode I break down the sad truth of how frequently we all use excuses throughout our lives, and how it is negatively impacting your overall progress. I run...

Getting a little vulnerable with all of you in today's episode as I share a low moment in my fitness journey. Even though this took place years ago, it stands out so clearly in my mind as the pivotal moment I knew I needed to make a change. It's not always sunshine and rainbow's, and I'm super proud of the mental transformation I have made through my experiences and hardships pertaining to health...

Summer will be here before you know it (can't believe I'm even saying that!) and before you automatically assume it's time for you to jump into a cut, let's make sure we get a few things straight. On today's episode I talk through some do's and don't as it pertains to nutrition, workouts, and lifestyle while entering into a cutting phase. I cover how to adjust your calories, what your workouts sho...

Part 2 to this week's cutting series!! I wanted to dedicate a separate episode to a rapid fire Q&A regarding many FAQ about cutting! For more in depth info, make sure to give Part 1 a listen!

If I had a dollar for every time I got asked, "what do you even do all day??", I'd be a millionaire at this point. Tune in to hear about a day in my life and what it's like to be an online health and fitness coach!! From my morning routine, a glimpse into client check in's, and how I balance WFH life, this episode shares it all! 

Ranging from waist trainers to the crazy idea that "lifting makes you bulky" in today's episode I break down 5 of the most commonly heard fitness myths. Not only are these tall tales NOT TRUE, some of them are simply ridiculous. After listening, you'll be smarter, wiser, and able to navigate the ever changing world of fitness with just a bit more insight into the truth. Hope this helps!! 

Learn the difference between motivation and discipline and how relying on one may be more beneficial for reaching your goals. It's not going to be easy, but practice makes perfect and I teach you how to effectively practice flexing your self-discipline muscle. 

In today's episode I break down the do's and don't's when it comes to writing up your own workout! Everything from compound movements, supersets, rep ranges and more, learn how to properly write your workouts for your goals. Practice makes perfect, and mastering this skill takes time!

Join me for a Q&A session where I answer all your questions ranging from my age, what's in my gym bag, my life goals, becoming a CPT and more! I touched on many topics and hope you guys enjoy! Follow me on IG! @deannamagro 1st Phorm Free Shipping Link: https://1stphorm.com/deannamagro

Tired of feeling stuck? Tired of the same BS excuses you keep telling yourself? Tired of falling short of your goals year after year? Now's not the time for patience and understanding, now's the time to give yourself some tough love. I'm glad you're here, now and let's start making a change. 

I wish more than anything someone yanked me off the treadmill, threw away my booty band and forced me to actually EAT when I started my health and fitness journey. There are so so sooo many mistakes that I made and lessons I had to learn before I actually started seeing results. As you embark on your new health and fitness journey in 2022, pay attention to these top 15, and use this episode as a m...

In today's episode I talk through something I struggled with (and still do) big time: The All or Nothing Mindset. I believe this is a major contributor to the back and forth that many people experience with success and failure in their lives, and why so many of us struggle to find a steady ground. It doesn't have to be kale smoothies and 2 hour workouts- there is an incredible amount of progress t...

Today I sat down with the one and only, Darrah Magro. Yes, my sister joined me today to discuss a host of different topics pertaining to being a student-athlete, transitioning into the work force, and what it's been like to balance health and fitness on top of that! She gave great insight into her own personal routine, what she has found works for her, as well as many useful tips and mindset trick...

Today I talk through some of the top lessons I've learned when it comes to nutrition. I dive into what has worked for me personally, how I structure my meals and what I have done to create a balance in my life. Coming from someone who ALWAYS says yes to an extra cookie and will rarely turn down the opportunity for pancakes, I want to help you guys figure out what works best for you too. Mastering...

Today I give you guys a little update with what's been going on in my life! Trying to get a bit more personal with my listeners so you know more about ME, outside of just health and fitness. But the real point of this episode is to give you all my top 5 reasons as to why you may not be seeing results. There's nothing more frustrating then feeling like you're doing everything right, and not progres...

There's no need to get worried about staying on track for the holiday's- I've got you covered with my top 10 tips to make sure you approach this season confident AF in your approach. After all, all you need to do is get 1% better from last year, and you can call that a win. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Enjoy your day and I'll talk to you next week!  xoxo Dee

You're always prepared for game day, but no one ever prepares you for the real-world once you have to hang up the cleats. There comes a time in every athlete's life where you will no longer be playing your sport, and have to embark on the next chapter, whatever that may be. Today, I share a little bit about my personal transition from a Division-1 gymnast at UMD to life in the real-world, and give...

On this episode I define and explain some very overused and under-explained terms in diet culture. You'll learn what a calorie deficit is, and how to best find yours using some simple math and easy tricks. The key is finding a calorie amount you can comfortably follow, while still seeing progress towards your goals. Weight loss doesn't have to be complicated, and I hope this simple breakdown makes...

If you're a chronic "I'll start after the holidays" or "I'll start fresh in the New Year" ... this episode is for you. Today I talk about how to develop S.M.A.R.T. goals that will set you up for success in the last 2 months of 2021. There are 61 days left of this year. You can either build up 61 days of progress, giving you to a head start on you New Years Resolutions, OR, you can be stuck in the...