Why Most Diets Fail—The Truth

In this compelling episode, Steve McKinney shares his remarkable journey of combining fitness and faith into a holistic lifestyle approach. Starting with his early passion for fitness at age nine, inspired by bodybuilding competitions and his first set of weights from Kmart, Steve's path led him to become both a successful personal trainer and pastor.The conversation explores how personal tragedy - losing both parents at age 49 - strengthened his commitment to helping others achieve better health. Steve introduces his practical 3W Approach (Weight Training, Walking, and Watching Your Diet) and shares inspiring client success stories, demonstrating how fitness can transform lives at any age.In this episode:20:39 Steve shares stories of clients who lost over 100 pounds naturally using his 3W system.21:48 Steve discusses training clients in their 70s and 80s, and how muscle can be built at any age.24:10 Debunking the myth that older people can't lose weight or be healthy; the importance of mindset and activity.27:56 Why exercise alone is inefficient for fat loss and why dietary habits are primary.34:40 Steve explains the 3W Approach (Weight Training, Walking, Watching Your Diet) and why it works better than complicated or trendy programs.38:42 How overwhelming fitness information can be, and why sticking to simple, proven principles is best.40:00 The dangers of fad diets, weight loss drugs, and the importance of weight training even when using medication.41:42 Why most diets fail: discouragement from fad diets, and how they overshadow the core principles of healthy living.45:00 Direct myth-busting about calorie intake and weight loss: “If you don’t reduce your calories, you’re not going to lose weight.”47:44 Steve’s final words of encouragement and reiteration of the 3W approach as “medicine” for the body, brain, and biology.Subscribe to Bobby's Channel here:    / @well2lead  Listen to The Well 2 Lead Podcast every Tuesdayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ejF...https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-t...How to Reach the GuestWebsite: fitnessandmore.netInstagram: Steve McKinney FitnessYouTube: Steve McKinney FitnessBook: "The Gospel of Fitness" (Available on Amazon)Online Training: Available via FaceTime or Zoo
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