This week on the show we have the wonderful Shannon Smith on the podcast, discussing her journey with weight training and how she has used this to help so many others achieve their goals!

Shannon started her journey with weight training in 2013, started her own nutrition business in 2016, and has now worked with over 2000 people. Along the way she has won multiple British junior powerlifting competitions, the world’s strongest woman competition and helped so many people with their nutrition. 

Shannon and Jess discuss nutrition and training for women in general, and then delve in to particulars for those who are wanting to get pregnant, or who are pregnant. Shannon uses her own amazing journey and tips as an example – including protein recommendations, relationships with food, and confidence in the gym.

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Here’s a quick summary of the podcast

Shannon’s journey

Shannon discusses her own personal journey into fitness and sports nutrition. She walks us through her path from working out solely in the cardio section too ‘lose weight’ to going on to the amazing achievement of winning the World’s Strongest Woman Competition! This is a really inspirational story and a great way to see how you can push yourself. 

Nutrition for performance 

Shannon and Jess discuss the importance of nourishing your body and using food as fuel to improve your wellbeing, performance, and overall health. Shannon is passionate about helping those around discover what works for them and their goals — whether this be to build muscle, get fit, have more energy, or more! 

Fertility & training 

Shannon discusses her own choices regarding fertility, pregnancy and weight training. Her and Jess also discuss some of the common stereotypes in the gym, and how women can overcome some of their fears or perceived stigma! 

Jessica Hobbis