Building Strength

In this episode, I share the 5-day mid-week review that I'm currently doing (courtesy of @before5am). I also share with you a journal entry I wrote two years ago in the early stages of my dad's brain injury recovery. It gets emotional so get your tissues prepared!    As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!     

In this episode, I talk about how small changes can make a big impact, the importance of movement variability and why I think feeling good about yourself is UNDERRATED.   As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time! 

In this episode, I talk about how I deal with mental fatigue and burnout from business, training and life. I discuss the 4 things that I look at and address when the fatigue starts to set in. If you're currently feeling that burnout setting in, take a look at these 4 categories - sleep, nutrition, activities/hobbies and refocusing on your goals.   As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time! 

In this episode, I give a short recap of my day of eating and activity. I also talk about the exercise variations that my clients and myself have been enjoying for the last 6-8 weeks. These include nordic ham curls, pallof press variations, YWT holds and much much more. Tune in to get some new ideas on how to train smart and effectively!   As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time! 

In this episode, I explain what I've been doing with my own training and nutrition and how it's affected my energy levels and overall feeling of wellness. I also answer two great questions regarding eating fast food in order to make gains and how I program for my clients.   As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time! 

In this episode, I talk about what I've learned about MONEY and my approach regarding how to make money, save money and multiply money. I discuss steps that you can take TODAY in order to get your money right. Money isn't everything but everything needs money.   As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time!    Resources Books that have helped me - The Wealthy Barber Returns by David Chilton and The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone   Forums - SubReddit - Personal Finance Canada

In this episode I reveal my current morning routine, how I get up early in the morning and the importance of formal movement/physical preparation training for your kids! As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time! 

In this episode, I answer a question regarding how to plan or adopt a training program and how to know which exercises to pick. I hope this episode is helpful and I would appreciate any follow-up questions you have!   As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time! 

In this episode, I answer a question regarding sticking to programs, I touch on how I organize my morning journal and I express my disgust on the excuse 'I don't have time'.    As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time! 

In this episode, I touch on why I think warming up is so important - not just for the physical benefits but for the mental ones as well. Also, I touch on how to determine whether you got a good workout in or not. Lastly, I talk about why sleep and stress management comes before how you train and what you eat.   As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time! 

Big Q&A session this week! I answer questions regarding relationships and getting your partner into training and eating right. I talk about why I 'hold my clients back' in terms of weight selection and why building strength is 10x more important than testing strength. Hope you guys enjoy this one! I had a great time answering these questions.   As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time! 

In this episode, I talk about what I've been working on as a coach and why autoregulation is so important. At the end of the day, results and longevity are the two things that matter when it comes to coaching. I also touch on breathing and why breathing is so important for our posture and our performance.   As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time! 

In this episode, I give a brief overview of the CPPS (Certified Physical Preparation Specialist) course that I took over the weekend with Joe Defranco and Jim Smith. I also go into the topic of breathing and it's importance. I hope y'all enjoy!   Links: 1. Defrancos Training : https://www.defrancostraining.com/ 2. Diesel Strength : https://dieselsc.com/   As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or on instagram @theodore.lim. Catch you next time! 

In this episode, I talk about my exerience consulting with a dietitian, the loving-kindness meditation that I've been practicing as well as my current struggle to find balance in life. Hope y'all enjoy! Please feel free to message me with any comments, questions or feedback. I truly appreciate it.   Quick Links :    1. Amanda Li Website : http://www.nutritionwellnesssimplified.com/ Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/wsimplified   2. Loving-Kindness Meditation Blog Post : https://theodorelim.ca/2018/03/21/loving-kindness-meditation/     As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or email me at buildingstrengthwiththeo@gmail.com. Catch you next time!   

In this episode, I chat with Carlo about how he started Loaded Bar Collective, his recent travels, what he's working towards and much much MORE.   Loaded Bar Website : https://loadedbar.ca/ Loaded Bar IG: https://www.instagram.com/loadedbarcollective/ Carlo's Personal IG : https://www.instagram.com/carl.torrres/ Apex Meet: http://www.ontariopowerlifting.org/event/2018-apex-summer-showdown/     Show Notes:   1:00 - How Carlo started Loaded Bar Collective   7:00 - Learning by doing   13:00 - Goals for the year   18:00 - Biggest lesson so far   20:35 - Balancing Loaded Bar with a full-time job   25:00 - Making new friends   32:00 - Travelling and perspective   44:00 - Lifting and emotions   48:00 - Bodybuilding and powerlifting   53:00 - Apex Summer Showdown   As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or email me at buildingstre

In this episode, I talk about why I have a coach taking care of my programming, my own coaching experience and philosophy and learning how to enjoy the process of LIFE.    Show Notes: 0:30 - My current training program   2:40 - Why I hired a coach   9:00 - My assessment process for new clients / What I am looking at   20:00 - My coaching philosophy / What I enjoy about coaching   25:00 - What I value as a coach / What I'm working towards   35:00 - Learning how to enjoy life   Thank you for listening!    Blog Link: theodorelim.ca Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/theodore.lim/    

In this episode, I can't decide what to talk about so I talk about a few different things...   Show Notes: 0:45 - 24 hour fast   2:30 - 5 things I wish I knew before I started training   18:00 - Training for life   21:00 - Starting something new   25:00 - Why movement is so important   33:00 - Just move. Just start. Just do it.     Blog Link: theodorelim.ca Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/theodore.lim/

In this episode, I talk about how I read 52 books in 52 weeks, how books have helped me shape who I am and which ones are my favourite so far. I hope you enjoy!     Show Notes:   2:00 - The Power of Reading   3:30 - How I read 52 books in 52 weeks   11:00 - Non-Fiction Books   38:00 - Fiction Books   Books I Love: -The Power of Now -Wherever you go there you are -Man's Search for Meaning -How to Read a Book -10X Rule -Meditations   -The Name of the Wind -Wind-up Bird Chronicle -Game of Thrones -Wonder -On the Road -Dharma Bums -Stranger in a Strange Land -Call of the Wild -Wild Fang     Links: Goodreads (Book Reviews): https://www.goodreads.com/ Toronto Public Library: https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/   Blog Link: theodorelim.ca Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/theodore.lim/  

In this episode, I talk about why I believe strength, movement and awareness should be our top priorities when it comes to training, longevity and overall health.   Show Notes:   1:00 - My Top Priorities 3:00 - How I Build Awareness 8:30 - Movement Training 18:00 - What to do Regarding Injuries   As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or email me at buildingstrengthwiththeo@gmail.com. Catch you next time!    Blog Link: theodorelim.ca Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/theodore.lim/    

Power Physique Website: https://www.powerphysique.com/ Coach D's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tdotfitness/ Coach D's Youtube: Power Physique on Youtube   Show Notes: 3:00 - Coach D's typical day of eating 4:30 - Post-Workout Shake + Spiking Insulin 11:00 - Post-Workout Meal 19:00 - Powerlifting/Cutting Weight 22:30 - Essential Supplements 32:00 - Reverse Diets 47:00 - Long Term Consistency     As always, thank you guys for listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast and drop a review on Itunes as well. You can reach me at my personal website - www.theodorelim.ca or email me at buildingstrengthwiththeo@gmail.com. Catch you next time!