In this episode Ashley and Sarah share personal updates, including Sarah's recent wedding and honeymoon in Italy. They delve into the culinary delights of Italy, discussing traditional food practices and compare the dietary habits and health outcomes of Italians versus Americans. They also reflect on their own health journeys and the importance of enjoying food without fear. ____________________________________________________ Subscribe To The Rooted In Resilience Podcast: ⭐ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSpofOL75STGMvUUlD5em7g ⭐ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NTIxm2iqgIdnqI2j2FICr?si=477cfb0440fe40ce ⭐ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-resilience/id1663060063 ____________________________________________________ Keep Up With Us! 🖥️ Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/ 🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup 👩🏼🌾 Our Farm CoOp, Nourish: https://nourishcooperative.com/ {The highest quality food you can find, delivered directly to your door. Low PUFA chicken and pork, 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, traditional sourdough, raw dog food, & more} 🥚Waitlist for our eggs: https://angel-acresfarm.com/pages/waitlist-for-eggs {Low PUFA, corn & soy free, pasture-raised eggs, delivered directly to your door} ____________________________________________________ Follow Us On Social Media ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/ ➡️ X: https://twitter.com/strong_sistas ➡️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1 ➡️ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strong-sisters-103331317/ ➡️FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077 ➡️ THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@strong.sistas?invite=2 ____________________________________________________ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Life Updates 02:46 Wedding Reflections and Honeymoon Adventures 08:46 Cultural Insights on Food and Health 12:00 The Impact of Traditional Food 18:01 Navigating Health Goals and Fat Loss Phases 24:42 Navigating Life Changes and Weight Loss 27:01 The Importance of Reverse Dieting 32:32 Finding Balance in Fitness and Life 35:47 Sustainable Approaches to Weight Management 40:19 Our Passion For Food 46:16 Gratitude