Alex Allen is one of the most skilled coaches in the industry at communicating nuance around training, lifestyle, and nutrition. She brings deep compassion and lived experience to the conversation - including weight gain, weight loss, PCOS, relationships, identity, and self-worth.Alex and Andrew dive into:• Why you’ll never hate yourself into a body you love• How people misjudge your journey when they only see your current physique• Alex’s experiences of being treated differently at various points of her weight changes• Navigating unintentional weight loss• How PCOS has shaped Alex’s personal and coaching journey• How PCOS can enable a victim mindset if left unexamined• What Alex means when she says:“Don’t sacrifice your own needs for the sake of others. Compromise and be thoughtful, but don’t neglect yourself in the process. Doesn’t make you difficult or unkind.”• And much moreCHAPTERS01:17 Alex&#39;s Fitness Journey03:15 The Importance of Self-Love04:45 Navigating Negative Emotions12:14 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome20:18 Unintentional Weight Loss26:43 Navigating Compliments and Self-Perception27:42 Shifting Dynamics in Relationships28:48 Balancing Physical Appearance and Personal Value31:08 Living with PCOS - Challenges and Misconceptions34:53 The Importance of Setting Boundaries42:21 Authenticity on Social Media49:01 Final Thoughts and Future PlansSUPPORT THE SHOW If this episode helped you, you can help me by:• Subscribing and checking out more episodes• Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I&#39;ll respond)• Sending it to a friend who needs thisFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitness<a href="https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com</a>PARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)<a href="https://www.rpstrength.com/coates" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.rpstrength.com/coates</a>Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)<a href="https://justbitememeals.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://justbitememeals.com/</a>MacrosFirst - FREE PREMIUM TRIALDownload MacrosFirst and during setup you’ll be asked “How did you hear about us?”Type in the code: ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)<a href="https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676</a>Versa Gripps (discount link)<a href="https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates</a>TRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps)<ol><li>Go to <a href="https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree</a></li><li>Reply to the email you receive (or email <a href="" rel="noopener">trials@trainheroic.com</a>) and let them know I sent you</li></ol>

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