Mari Llewellyn is the transformation queen. Since 2018, Mari has been on an evolving journey with all things health and wellness. Inspired by her own pursuit of wellness, Mari is diving deeper into topics such as optimal living, nutrition, exercise, longevity, mental health, childhood trauma, relationships, and more. Radical honesty, goal-setting, and self-discipline all helped Mari transform and finally feel at home in her body. But Pursuit of Wellness is really about working from the inside out, learning to believe in yourself, and knowing that you are WORTH the time and energy to become your best self. Mari is on a mission to find the best health hacks from experts, as well as tips from her closest friends and family. In addition, you’ll hear solo episodes from Mari herself, discussing her own struggles and triumphs along the way. As a listener you can expect real and raw conversations with Mari that go more than skin deep. Tune in to the Pursuit of Wellness for a weekly dose of inspiration and insight and that is like a little nudge from a friend to keep going, to keep doing the work, and to keep transforming into the best version of you.
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Mari Llewellyn is the transformation queen. Since 2018, Mari has been on an evolving journey with all things health and wellness. Inspired by her own pursuit of wellness, Mari is diving deeper into topics such as optimal living, nutrition, exercise, longevity, mental health, childhood trauma, relationships, and more. Radical honesty, goal-setting, and self-discipline all helped Mari transform and finally feel at home in her body. But Pursuit of Wellness is really about working from the inside out, learning to believe in yourself, and knowing that you are WORTH the time and energy to become your best self. Mari is on a mission to find the best health hacks from experts, as well as tips from her closest friends and family. In addition, you’ll hear solo episodes from Mari herself, discussing her own struggles and triumphs along the way. As a listener you can expect real and raw conversations with Mari that go more than skin deep. Tune in to the Pursuit of Wellness for a weekly dose of inspiration and insight and that is like a little nudge from a friend to keep going, to keep doing the work, and to keep transforming into the best version of you.
The Truth About Protein: How to Eat for Fat Loss & Muscle Growth
Pursuit of Wellness
32 minutes
1 month ago
The Truth About Protein: How to Eat for Fat Loss & Muscle Growth
Ep. 179: Protein is one of the most powerful tools for metabolism, muscle growth & overall wellness—but are you eating enough? In this episode, we break down why protein is so essential, how to structure your meals for better energy & blood sugar balance, and exactly how much protein you need. We also discuss common myths, why “fat loss” matters more than “weight loss,” and how to build a diet that actually supports your goals. Plus, I share my own protein habits, favorite snacks & why I build every meal around this macro. Tune in to optimize your nutrition & take your wellness to the next level!
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Strength Training Secrets for Women: Protein, Ozempic, and Aging Powerfully with Celebrity Nutrition Expert & Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin
How Organic Olivia HEALED her Chronic Illness: Ancient Medicine, Blood Sugar Balancing, and Self-Discovery
Sustainable Fitness Tips: How I Kept the Weight Off
Why Protein & Muscle Are So Important + Ozempic (the truth) Weight Lifting & Fat Loss w/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Topics Discussed
00:00:09 Introduction
00:02:43 Anabolic resistance from aging (Ep. 133: JJ Virgin)
00:03:46 Eating protein first
00:05:00 Benefits of protein
00:05:29 Having more muscle burns more calories
00:06:04 Reframing “weight loss” to “fat loss”
00:08:07 Becoming metabolically healthy before losing weight
00:09:00 How to heal metabolism
00:10:26 Master the basics first
00:14:46 Why is muscle so important? (Ep. 129: Organic Olivia)
00:16:44 The importance of protein for body recomposition
00:18:26 Naturally boosting your GLP-1
00:19:41 What a protein rich meal should look like
00:22:11 The greatest lesson Olivia learned from Dr. Lyons
00:26:32 High protein diet for weight loss (Ep. 75: Solo)
00:27:16 Example of a high protein meals and snacks
00:29:35 How much protein to consume
00:30:14 Benefits of increasing muscle mass
00:30:46 Fats
Pursuit of Wellness
Mari Llewellyn is the transformation queen. Since 2018, Mari has been on an evolving journey with all things health and wellness. Inspired by her own pursuit of wellness, Mari is diving deeper into topics such as optimal living, nutrition, exercise, longevity, mental health, childhood trauma, relationships, and more. Radical honesty, goal-setting, and self-discipline all helped Mari transform and finally feel at home in her body. But Pursuit of Wellness is really about working from the inside out, learning to believe in yourself, and knowing that you are WORTH the time and energy to become your best self. Mari is on a mission to find the best health hacks from experts, as well as tips from her closest friends and family. In addition, you’ll hear solo episodes from Mari herself, discussing her own struggles and triumphs along the way. As a listener you can expect real and raw conversations with Mari that go more than skin deep. Tune in to the Pursuit of Wellness for a weekly dose of inspiration and insight and that is like a little nudge from a friend to keep going, to keep doing the work, and to keep transforming into the best version of you.
