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ftafitness.substack.com]]>https://ftafitness.substack.com/podcastSubstackThu, 02 Jul 2026 15:18:21 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1777385.rssRobFitness and nutrition without the BS.episodicRobftafitness@substack.comNo<![CDATA[Ep. 14: The law of diminishing returns. Why more isn’t better.]]>It's easy to get stuck feeling like if you just did more, you'd get better results.


In this episode, I talk about why that isn't true, and why doing more can actually backfire and stop you from achieving the results you want.




@rob.ftafitness



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In this episode I go through the correct way of using your goal and why you should focus on the process and not the outcome to keep you motivated and moving forward.



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In it, she speaks about her experience working with me, including:


1. Where she was before we started working together


2. Her struggles and how we've worked together to work through them


3. Where she is now both physically and mentally




Expect to hear not only what it's like working with me, but also some of the most important things Nadia has learnt on her journey.




Side note: I am incredibly proud of Nadia and extremely grateful that she has allowed me to use this as a podcast episode, and I'm not ashamed to admit that I got emotional listening to her testimonial. I hope you find it as inspiring, useful and informative as I did)



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In this episode I talk about some common issues that crop up and some of the possible ways of dealing with them, as well as why you probably don't have to be as worried as you think.



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Hopefully by the end of this episode you'll come away feeling more comfortable using it as a piece of data (if you so choose) and won't feel so emotionally attached to it.



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Well, because most likely, I've been where you are.


It may surprise you to know that all the way up until University and beyond, I was never a "fit" person, and the thought of eating vegetables was completely alien to me.


So this episode is all about my journey with fitness and nutrition. 


From my battles with self-image, finding confidence through strength training and the mistakes I made to get to where I am now. As well as why I'm so passionate about helping people to improve their quality of life through fitness and nutrition.


TLDR



  • Was a chubby kid who never ate vegetables and hated exercise

  • Started going to the gym in Uni and made a load of mistakes

  • Found strength training and thought “hmm, I like this”

  • Struggled with body image for a long time

  • Realised that focusing on getting stronger made me way happier than trying to make my body look different

  • Became obsessed with learning about fitness and nutrition and finding out how to get results without it taking over my life

  • Want to help people improve their quality of life without making the mistakes I made and wasting all the money I wasted



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- Some of the biggest benefits, which have nothing to do with the numbers


- Some of the drawbacks


- Whether it's right for you or not


- Why you shouldn't get caught up on the precise numbers


I also have a fancy schmancy new piece of intro music from the awesome Maven boys, so go check them out!


Such profesh, much quality.



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