In this episode, Allison Jackson shares her transformative journey from a decade-long bodybuilding Lifestyle to adopting a more balanced approach to health and fitness. She opens up about her experiences with extreme fitness, the physical and mental toll it took on her, and the pivotal moments that inspired her shift towards focusing on overall well-being and mindfulness.

Allison’s Links:

www.allisonjacksonfitness.com

FB, IG – @allisonjacksonfitness

LI – https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonrjackson/

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to My Fitness Journey

00:47 The Bodybuilding Phase

02:16 Realizing the Downsides

02:53 Shifting Priorities

04:36 The Middle Ground of Fitness

06:47 Listening to Your Body

11:31 Mindfulness and Fitness

18:15 Transitioning Away from Extremes

20:40 Embracing Fitness Limitations

21:01 Joint Pain and Aging

22:21 Realistic Exercise Recommendations

24:01 The Dangers of Extreme Fitness

26:09 Balancing Fitness and Life

31:14 The Importance of Sleep

33:21 Future of Wellness and Aging

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