Gael Bishop is a certified personal trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and owner of Fitness From Within - Coaching For Life. Gael was a registered massage therapist for 7 years and retired in 2013. She continues to teach spinning classes at the age of 51, is a former alpine ski racer, and has competed in over half a dozen triathlons.
Gael shares her powerful story of overcoming alcohol addiction. She's been sober since October 1, 2013. We also discuss how alcohol affects our ability to gain muscle and lose fat, why more people in the fitness industry aren't talking about alcohol, and much more.
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Important topics and points you don't want to miss:
>> Gael's near life-ending battle with alcohol addiction.
>> Helping clients recognize that the difficulty in losing unwanted weight (fat) can almost always be found in lifestyle choices.
>> The myth that alcohol is safe and doesn't impact fitness goals.
>> What are some of the short-and long-term effects of consuming alcohol?
>> What do you do if you think you have a problem with alcohol, if you are sober curious, or just have questions?
>> Karina's 5 reasons for not consuming alcohol.
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