Laurin Conlin joins the show to share her expertise and insights on making positive health and fitness behaviors sustainable for long-term success. We begin by discussing her master's research on dieting methods, specifically comparing If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) to traditional meal plans and their impacts on weight loss, regain, and psychological well-being.

This leads to a discussion about the biological and psychological factors contributing to weight regain. Laurin unravels the complexities behind dietary restraint, highlighting the importance of flexibility to avoid the pitfalls of yo-yo dieting. She helps explain the disconnect between animal models and human behavior studies, underscoring the intricacies of weight regain in free-living individuals.

Lastly, we address the importance of habit management in sustaining long-term health, especially during significant life changes such as new parenthood or career shifts. Laurin shares how her coaching approach has evolved to empower clients to find personalized solutions and navigate their unique life transitions and demands.  

Time Stamps:

[3:24] Laurin's research on comparing meal plans and IIFYM when dieting

[7:53] Understanding the post-diet period

[13:31] The impact of rigid restraint during dieting on weight regain

[19:17] Adapting health habits to life changes and demands

[25:56] Reflecting on past habits to build new ones

[28:20] Helping clients troubleshoot their challenges and fostering long-term success

[40:42] The importance of having multiple approaches for the same goal

[46:36] The challenges and constraints of conducting nutrition and exercise research

[49:13] How the method of "reflect, analyze, update" can spur taking action

Laurin Conlin is an IFBB Pro Bikini competitor and the owner of Team LoCoFit. She started Team LoCoFit to help clients achieve competitive success while focusing on their long-term health interests through a scientific, evidence-based approach. The team's coaching style has evolved to include not only scientific clarity but also strategic coaching methods that give each client the tools they need to succeed and the individual attention they deserve.

She earned her B.S. from Florida State University and her M.S. from the University of South Florida, both in Exercise Science. She continues to serve as a research assistant to Dr. Bill Campbell’s Physique Enhancement lab at USF. She lectures internationally on topics including nutrition, training, the psychological aspects of dieting and fitness entrepreneurship and hosts the Team LoCoFit Roundtable with the other coaches.

You can learn more about Laurin's Coaching Mentorship program here, and follow her on Instagram.

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