225. Finding Your "Enough": Exploring Abundance vs. Scarcity
Welcome to the Muscles & Mindset Podcast with Dr. Ali Novitsky. In this episode, your favorite obesity medicine doc/fitness guru/physician coach delves into the concept of "enough" and how understanding it can lead to a more abundant life, both physically and mentally. This episode is inspired by Dr. Ali's recent six-week slow travel experience in Greece, which provided her with numerous "a-ha moments" that she is excited to share with you.
Key Themes
What is "Enough"?
We explore the idea of "enough" in various aspects of life:
Tangible Aspects: Money, weight loss, muscle mass, clothes, shoes, and purses.
Intangible Aspects: Emotional and mental fulfillment, showing up as a parent or partner.
Abundance vs. Scarcity
Dr. Ali discusses how feelings of scarcity often manifest in tangible ways when we feel disconnected in our lives. For example, feeling a lack of money when there is emotional disconnection. Our brains tend to make abstract concepts tangible, which can lead to a scarcity mindset.
Personal Experience in Greece
The Packing Fiasco
Dr. Ali shares a humorous yet enlightening story about arriving in Greece with eight full suitcases, only to realize that she had packed WAY more than necessary. This experience highlighted the concept of "enough" and how we often overestimate our needs.
Living Simply
Living in a three-bedroom apartment in Syros, Greece, with her family taught her the value of simplicity. They had fewer clothes, shopped daily for groceries, and wasted less. This minimalist lifestyle made her feel more abundant and less stressed.
Practical Applications of "Enough"
Financial "Enough"
Dr. Ali Novitsky discusses setting a tangible "enough" for yearly income and focusing on meeting that without feeling scarcity. If individuals feel scarcity despite meeting their financial goals, it may be rooted in past experiences.
Weight Loss "Enough"
In her weight loss programs, Dr. Novitsky emphasizes "optimal weight loss," which focuses on maintaining muscle mass while losing body fat. She encourages setting realistic weight loss goals based on muscle mass and body fat ratio rather than arbitrary numbers.
Reflections and Changes
Personal Growth
Dr. Novitsky’s time in Greece prompted significant personal growth. She realized that she is enough as a partner, mother, daughter, and friend. This newfound self-acceptance has led to changes in her goals, lifestyle, and what she is willing to tolerate.
Professional Offerings
Dr. Novitsky introduces several programs designed to help individuals achieve optimal health:
Muscles and Mindset: Beginner and advanced strength training programs.
Transform for Physicians: A CME program extending from six months to a year.
Optimal GLP-1 Weight Loss: Support for those on GLP-1 agonists.
Nutrition Training for Healthcare Providers: A six-week live training program starting October 7th.
Conclusion
Dr. Novitsky encourages everyone to reflect on what "enough" means in their lives and how they can shift from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance. She thanks the audience for joining her on this journey and looks forward to helping them find their abundance. Until next time, stay healthy and abundant!
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction to Muscles and Mindset Podcast
00:00:30 - Return from Greece and Aha Moments
00:01:02 - Exploring the Concept of "Enough"
00:01:33 - Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindset
00:02:07 - Tangible vs. Intangible "Enough"
00:02:28 - Personal Insights from Greece
00:03:10 - Setting Tangible Goals
00:04:04 - Addressing Scarcity Mentality
00:05:08 - Travel Story: Overpacking for Greece
00:06:16 - Challenges with Excess Baggage
00:07:06 - Arrival in Syros and Realizations
00:08:20 - Living with Less: Apartment Experience
00:09:14 - Daily Life in Greece: Simplicity and Abundance
00:10:09 - Grocery Shopping and Waste Reduction
00:11:03 - Reflecting on Personal Priorities
00:11:23 - Weight Loss: What is Enough?
00:12:06 - Optimal Weight Loss vs. Traditional Dieting
00:13:00 - Setting Realistic Weight Loss Goals
00:14:04 - Personal Weight Loss Journey
00:15:08 - Embracing Abundance in Life
00:16:01 - Self-Acceptance and Personal Growth
00:17:07 - Daily Routine in Greece: Yoga and Community
00:18:04 - Redefining Productivity and Worth
00:19:09 - Changes in Goals and Lifestyle
00:20:03 - Upcoming Programs and Offerings
00:21:08 - Transform for Physicians Program
00:21:30 - Optimal GLP-1 Weight Loss Program
00:21:51 - Nutrition Training for Healthcare Providers
00:22:34 - Conclusion and Finding Abundance
Resources
The Muscles & Mindset Program - 12 months for only $199! Enroll TODAY.
Nutrition Training Program for Healthcare Providers is enrolling now! You can learn more HERE.
Dr. Ali's Advanced Strength Training program is now available for exercises at a higher level. See the details HERE.
Optimal GLP-1 Weight Loss Program - next program starts November, 2024. Learn more and join the waitlist HERE.
31 Days of FIT. Learn more HERE.
Transform® 8.0 enrollment for a July 8th, 2024 start is now open. Sign up HERE.
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