101: Q&A: Fitness Mistakes + If I Were Starting My Fitness Journey Today, I’d Do This Instead

If I could go back and start my fitness journey all over again? I’d do a lot less spinning my wheels, and a lot more of what actually works. In this Q&A episode, I’m breaking down exactly what I’d do differently if I were starting from scratch today. No fake motivation. No shiny routines. Just the five shifts that would’ve saved me years of burnout, frustration, and wasted energy. We’re talking about why lifting weights (intentionally, not endlessly) would be my day one move, why soreness and sweat mean less than you think, and how protein and walking changed everything for me, but not in the way Instagram makes it seem. I’m also getting into the habits I used to skip that now feel non-negotiable and why I wish I’d stopped treating under-eating like a flex. If you’re in your start-over era, or just tired of doing the most and feeling the least, this one’s for you. What's Discussed: (00:00) If I could start my fitness journey over… (05:08) Why strength training would be my day one (08:03) The truth about soreness and sweat (13:56) How under-eating held me back (17:33) Walking for recovery, not just rings (20:11) The warm-up I used to skip (and now swear by) (24:14) You don’t need more, you need the right things Thank You to Our Sponsors: Broads: Ready to ditch the BS and start feeling strong in your body? Work 1:1 with a Broads Coach to get custom programming + nutritional guidance to finally reach your goals. Learn more at https://www.broads.app/join Timeline: Get you free 3-day trial of Mitopure gummies. Head over to timeline.com/taragummies to claim yours. Momentous: Head to livemomentous.com and use code TARA for up to 35% off your first order. Because foundational health isn't optional – it's everything. Find more from Tara: Website: https://www.taralaferrara.com/ Instagram: @taralaferrara @broads.podcast @broads.app Youtube: Tara LaFerrara Tiktok: @taralaferrara