Episode 048: Taking the First Step Towards Better Health - a podcast by Dr. V

from 2023-07-13T05:00

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In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V is joined by Lori Gicewicz, Lori shares her experience of getting up early to focus on herself without distractions, and why it is not selfish to take time for yourself even when you have kids. Learn about the trifecta of success: camaraderie, showing up to workouts, and eating better.


 


Lori Gicewicz delves into the benefits of weight training and how it helped Lori lose 30 pounds three months after joining a gym challenge.


 


Tune in to this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, as Lori shares why it’s important to have grace for yourself and progress, not perfection!


 


[00:00 - 01:47] Opening Segment


  • Dr. V welcomes Lori Gicewicz!

  • Lori Gicewicz is a fitness enthusiast and a marketing manager


[01:48 - 09:58] Taking Care Of Yourself Is Essential For Mental And Physical Transformation


  • Taking care of yourself is not selfish

  • Give yourself grace as your body will never be the same but it can still be great

  • Getting up early to focus on yourself without distractions

  • Not comparing yourself to others on social media 


[09:59 - 21:47] Aim For Progress, Not Perfection


  • Losing 30 pounds through a gym challenge

  • Strict diet and camaraderie helped with the transformation

  • Eliminating empty carbs, white bread, alcohol, and increased green vegetables and a plant-based diet

  • Weight training helped build muscle mass, strength, balance, and running speed


[21:48 – 32:52] Closing Segment


  • Lori Gicewicz shares why it’s important to have grace of yourself and progress, not perfection!   

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Tweetable Quotes


“Progress not perfection I am a perfectionist by nature... We’re human beings. We're going to have bad days and it's okay, it's just going to happen.” - Lori Gicewicz


 


“It's not being selfish to take care of yourself. And if you can give yourself a half hour, 20 minutes, whatever it is, to recharge yourself, to do whatever you want to do, you're going to feel rejuvenated and you're going to be able to give more of yourself.” - Lori Gicewicz


 


“The trifecta is camaraderie, showing up in my workouts, and eating better.” - Dr. V


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