In this empowering episode, we sit down with Maddy Martinez, founder and head coach of Nourish & Lift, to explore the transformative power of strength training for women. After overcoming a major health scare and gaining years of experience in the HIIT fitness world, Maddy has learned the importance of building strength, physically and emotionally, and empowering women beyond the scale. We discuss essential topics such as starting a fitness journey as a beginner, debunking the myth of getting "bulky," and why muscle-building is more effective for fat loss than cardio. Maddy also shares her personal misdiagnosis and autoimmune disease journey, and the philosophy of prioritizing nourishment over dieting. Tune in to learn how to detach from the scale while still making significant improvements in your health and fitness. Find out more about Maddy! Check out her podcast, Kinda Hot, Kinda Healthy Look her up on social media @maddy.nourishandlift --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elanie-welch/support