From 1200-calorie diets to detox teas and “clean eating” rules — diet culture had us believing that shrinking ourselves was the path to health, happiness, and confidence. In this episode of Gym Girls Unfiltered, we’re breaking down the toxic fitness advice we once followed, the damage it did to our bodies and mindset, and what actually helped us heal.

We share our personal stories around restriction, binge cycles, food guilt, and how lifting, fueling, and unlearning all the noise helped us finally feel strong and in control again.

Whether you’re still trying to “be good” with your food or just starting to realize something feels off — this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and ready to take your power back.

✨ Topics we cover:

• The obsession with 1200-calorie plans and detoxes
• How diet culture conditioned women to fear food
• Why restriction doesn’t work (and what does)
• How we started fueling our bodies and building strength
• What food freedom actually feels like

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Welcome to Gym Girls Unfiltered — the podcast where we say no to diet culture and yes to building strong, confident bodies that actually feel good to live in. In this first episode, we’re sharing why we created this space, what “unfiltered” really means to us, and the outdated fitness advice we’ve left behind. You’ll hear how our own journeys shaped the way we coach, the toxic trends we’re done promoting, and what to expect from future episodes.

If you’re tired of being told to shrink yourself, obsess over the scale, or follow rules that disconnect you from your body — this is for you. We’re here to de-influence the noise and help you build real strength, inside and out.

New episodes drop weekly — follow along so you don’t miss what’s next. 🎙️