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Fuel Your Finish with Lisa Nelson
A science-backed, no-fluff podcast for runners and fitness enthusiasts who want to stop guessing and start fueling smarter. Hosted by registered dietitian ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and four‑time Boston Marathon finisher.
Each episode combines motivation and mindset with proven nutrition and performance strategies so you can fuel your body, optimize your mindset, and finally follow through on your fitness goals—whether that’s crossing a marathon finish line or simply showing up stronger in daily life.
Fuel Your Finish with Lisa Nelson
Breaking Free from All-or-Nothing Thinking: How to Build a Sustainable Fitness and Nutrition Mindset
In this episode of Fuel Your Finish, registered dietitian and certified personal trainer Lisa Nelson dives deep into the trap of all-or-nothing thinking—the mindset that can quietly sabotage your nutrition, fitness, and wellness goals.
Drawing from her own personal journey and real client stories, Lisa unpacks how perfectionism can lead to burnout, inconsistency, and frustration—and what it really takes to build a sustainable, balanced lifestyle that lasts.
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Reframe your mindset to break free from all-or-nothing habits
✅ Set realistic, attainable fitness and nutrition goals
✅ Enjoy your wellness journey instead of chasing perfection
✅ Build accountability and self-trust along the way
✅ Celebrate progress—even when it’s not “perfect”
Lisa reminds listeners that investing in your health is not selfish—it’s essential. By lowering the unrealistic standards we often set for ourselves, we can finally find joy, balance, and freedom in how we move, eat, and live.
Whether you’re training for a marathon, rebuilding healthy habits, or simply striving to feel better in your own skin, this episode will help you fuel your finish—sustainably.
🕒 Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to All-or-Nothing Thinking
02:53 – The Impact of Perfectionism on Progress
05:54 – Personal Journey: From Restriction to Enjoyment
08:26 – Finding Balance in Nutrition and Fitness
11:28 – Setting Attainable Goals for Sustainable Progress
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