Episode 14 – Using Exercise To Fight Depression
Fitness can have more perks than simply weight loss, it can also be used strategically to reduce stress, manage anxiety and even fight depression. In this podcast, Brian Keiper joins me to chat about how he used exercise and nutrition to fight depression, come off his medication and shed 100+lbs.
Disclaimer: A few fun facts first: in this podcast episode, we are sharing a story. Neither Brian nor I am doctors or medical professionals.
 

* Brian Introduction (0:51)
* Brians Initial Workouts (6:38)
* Brian’s Current Workout Routine For Weight Loss (8:05)
* Going Off Antidepressants (14:54)
* Using Nutrition & Exercise To Fight Depression (19:46)
* Fitness Equipment For All Goals (23:42)
* Using Fitness To Stay Sane (25:00)
* Using Nutrition To Fight Depression (26:30)
* Going Off Antidepressants Trial Two (30:50)
* A Crucial Support System (35:23)
* Wrap Up (47:30
* Mentioned in the podcast

 
Using Exercise To Fight Depression
Welcome to the fit as a mama bear podcast. I’m Shelby and certified strength coach, nutrition coach mama to two and all-around health nut. This show is about a little bit of everything healthy, fit and natural related. So, if you’re striving smash goals, eat better, feel better and enjoy the occasional mom rant. This is the place for you. You’re listening in to episode 14 today where I’m chatting with Brian Kyper, father, husband, teacher and a 100-pound weight loss success story.
Hey everyone, I hope you are all having kick butt weeks and enjoying the slow season change. I personally am not because I hibernate the second it goes below 10 degrees.
I’m pretty excited to introduce my guest today because his story is insanely motivational, and it just makes you want to work out.
So, on the podcast, today is Brian Kyper. Brian, am I saying your last name right?
You sure are.
 
Brian Introduction (0:51)/a>
Oh, it’s a win. Excellent.
Brian is a dad to three kiddos and I’m not even sure how he survived because I can barely handle two. He’s also an elementary music school teacher and one hell of a success story.
So in just over a year, Brian has lost 100 pounds, which is quite a freaking achievement. Brian, how do you feel when you hear that number?
Well, first of all, thanks for having me on today. I’m so glad to be here.
Happy to have you.
Frankly, I, it’s hard to believe it’s even real. When I started losing weight, I had no idea that I even had that much to lose, frankly, that it’s a big number.
Like that’s a huge thing.
No kidding. I had absolutely no clue. My original goal weight was about 10 pounds heavier than I am now.
That’s amazing. Congratulations.
We’re obviously going get into how exactly that weight loss happened and why his weight loss journey is insanely motivational.
But, that’s not actually the reason I brought him onto the podcast.
Instead, I wanted to chat a little bit more about the mental aspect of weight loss, which is one that doesn’t always come up in conversation.