What does it really take to lose over 100 pounds and what happens when life pulls you off course? In this episode of Wired to Run, Laura sits down with Maggie Smith for an honest and inspiring conversation about her over 100-pound weight loss journey, running, strength training, and the mindset shifts that helped her keep going through every season of life. Maggie shares how she built momentum, managed food noise and all or nothing thinking like many of us ADHD athletes struggle with, how she navigated regain, and learned how to stay strong through change while giving herself grace.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Strength Beyond the Miles

02:59 Maggie's Journey: From Weight Loss to Community Building

06:09 The Role of Running in Maggie's Transformation

09:05 Navigating Weight Regain and Mental Health

12:12 The Impact of GLP-1 Medication on Maggie's Journey

14:47 Shifting Perspectives: Celebrating Small Victories

18:00 The Importance of Community and Support

20:46 Lessons Learned: Embracing the Journey

24:11 Final Thoughts: It's Not That Serious

40:27 Flipping the Script on Disappointment

43:34 Building Positive Momentum

46:01 Navigating Change and Consistency

53:28 Understanding Food Noise and Cravings

01:00:07 From Shame to Self-Compassion

01:03:16 The Importance of Strength Training

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