In today’s episode, we discuss DEXA and InBody scans: Are they worth it? What do they actually tell us? Brooke shares her personal experiences, and we share client experiences, highlighting the emotional toll they can easily take on an individual. We emphasize, as always, the importance of taking a holistic view of one’s fitness and body recomposition journey.

We also discuss the common phrase “listen to your body” and the missing nuance when we see it thrown around on social media and in forums. What does it truly mean to tune in to your body’s signals? We discuss physical vs emotional hunger, and the problem with blanket advice in a world where individual bodies and goals are unique.

“Listening to your body is hard because if you don’t have the awareness of what you’re thinking or feeling or how your body is responding to something… you don’t always want to listen to your body.”

- Brooke Madigan

“We have been fucked over by these expectations of drastic, crazy, fast results. Which don’t last.”

- IrisDeadlifts

This week on Tater Talks: Two Bitches Talk Fitness:

• The original purpose of DEXA scans
• Some flaws in DEXA scan readings
• The emotional impact of relying on such numbers and metrics for validation
• The significance of focusing on tangible progress like sleep, habits, and overall well-being
• The problem with “listen to your body”
• The problem with “eat when you’re hungry”

Resources Mentioned: 

• Mindful Eating and Living with Matt Van Der Laar
• Effects of Being in a Prolonged Calorie Deficit (Episode)
• Hunger Scale
• IrisDeadlifts on Instagram
• Brooke Madigan on Instagram
• Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Team BFF

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