Don Saladino On Building a Summer Body, Common Fitness Misconceptions & Why The Scale Lies to You

Today’s guest is celebrity trainer Don Saladino. Don is one of the most trusted names in health and fitness and has a reputation for training some of your favorite movie stars. His client roster includes Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Sebastian Stan, and Blake Lively. Don's wisdom and expertise on fitness, nutrition, and getting shredded is unmatched and I think you're really going to enjoy our discussion.  We talk about why and why not a calorie deficit diet works, how your body type and lifestyle determines which type of fitness routine to follow, how to get started on a routine for the best results, and so much more!  Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:44 Taking care of your health while traveling 05:23 The small wins = non-scale victories 09:35 Understand what you are trying to create 11:52 How calorie deficit works 17:58 The importance of the 3 macronutrients 20:45 Common fitness misconceptions online 27:31 Don’t dehydrate yourself 32:11 What do you do if you want to have a beach-body ready? 37:00 Measure your macronutrients 41:15 What’s your training history like?  Episode Resources: Don Saladino | Website, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices