Episode 396: Shit They Don't Tell You About Metabolic Adaptation
Release Date: 03/30/2026
Episode 397: A BREAK and PAUSE in all the right places to attain better health
The ProPhysique Code
In this week's episode featuring Danika, Fatima, and Coach Delaney, the ladies discuss Delaney's personal journey with hypothalamic amenorrhea and her transition to coaching at Pro Physique. Delaney shares how she recovered her menstrual cycle after 2.5 years of loss by going "all-in" on her recovery process, including stopping exercise for Lent and trusting the process despite initial weight gain fears. The conversation explored the importance of cycle tracking, listening to one's body, and balancing nutrition with appropriate restraint rather than extreme restriction.
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Episode 396: Shit They Don't Tell You About Metabolic Adaptation
The ProPhysique Code
In this episode, our hosts are diving into the idea of metabolic adaptation and what is REALLY means. They discuss how and where you burn calories and how this can shift as an athlete navigates in and out of a dieting phase. They also discuss some of the myths out there pertaining to one's metabolism, backing things up with logic based factual data
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Episode 395: What Metabolic Adaptation REALLY Means
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In this SPECIAL live podcast episode, our hosts interview Alan Aragon. Alan is the pioneer of evidence based nutrition and in this episode, he shares his wisdom and knowledge on an array of topics pertaining to metabolic adaptation, nutrition fundamentals for athletes, and more.
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Episode 394: Grief & Gratitude: Navigating Pregnancy After Loss
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In this episode of the Lifestyle Podcast at Pro Physique, Danika and Anne Marie discussed Anne Marie's recent experience with a high-risk pregnancy involving identical twins. Anne Marie shares her emotional journey of making the difficult decision to undergo selective reduction to save her healthier twin, while processing the grief of losing one child while carrying another to term. The conversation highlighted how Anne Marie's mindset practices helped her navigate this challenging situation while continuing her business and preparing for the birth of her remaining child.
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Episode 393: Stop Trying to HACK your Prep
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In this episode, Paul, Lexie, and Evan dive into the nuance behind “prep hacks,” and why chasing shortcuts or trying to make prep easier can actually make the process more difficult in the long run. Contest prep isn’t meant to be easy, it’s meant to challenge you, refine you, and require your full effort. Instead of looking for ways around the work, sometimes, leaning into and embracing the HARD, is key.
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Episode 392: Creating your life with knowing more
The ProPhysique Code
In this episode we introduce Coach Fran! She gives insight into how she became who she is today while discussing the importance of continuous learning about life changes and personal development beyond formal education. This discussion covers a felt need for ongoing education about topics like finances, relationships, and health, comparing it to the structured learning in schools. And the ladies share their life experiences with anxiety related to hormones and the importance of seeking support from others, creating a community around you and staying curious in each phase of life....
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Episode 391: Bodybuilding is BACK!
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In this exciting episode, Paul and Lexie break down their trip from the Arnold, sharing their takeaways, observations, and overall thoughts on the event itself. Then, our coaches dive into the excitement surround the upcoming season of bodybuilding events. Bodybuilding is BACK and the season is just getting started!
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Episode 390: A Conversation with "Peri" : When Hormones Come to Play
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In this episode, Danika and Fatima sit down for an honest and deeply personal conversation about the hormonal shifts women experience during perimenopause. Through sharing their own experiences, symptoms, and challenges, they explore how confusing and isolating this stage of life can feel when answers are hard to find and symptoms are often dismissed. From physical symptoms to cognitive changes and emotional shifts, this conversation highlights the importance of being heard, validated, and supported while navigating hormonal health. Danika and Fatima also discuss the next...
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Episode 389: Is Fit Model Bad for Bodybuilding?
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In this episode, our hosts, Evan, Lexie and Paul briefly discuss the outcome from the first ever PRO fit model show in Japan. They also address some "hate" comments pertaining to fit model on recent posts. Is this division a "joke?" Is this division "bad for the sport of bodybuilding?" See what our hosts have to say about some of these rather controversial comments circulating the internet right now.
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Episode 388: The Hardest Part of Contest Prep
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In this episode, our hosts dive into some of the hardest challenges in contest prep. From the physical struggles to the MENTAL hardships, Paul, Evan and Lexie breakdown some of their own personal prep struggles, along with diving into some common struggles that they see amongst their own clients. Thank you to our Podcast Sponsor, ACBikinis, for sponsoring today's podcast episode. Grab a FREE gift, exclusive to our podcast listeners, here: www.acbikinis.com/code & apply code "LEXIEM" for a % off your next suit order.
info_outlineIn this episode, our hosts are diving into the idea of metabolic adaptation and what is REALLY means. They discuss how and where you burn calories and how this can shift as an athlete navigates in and out of a dieting phase. They also discuss some of the myths out there pertaining to one's metabolism, backing things up with logic based factual data