In this episode, Dr. Jared Pelo sits down with Amber Brueseke, founder of Biceps After Babies, to discuss her journey from nurse to fitness coach and how she's helped over 10,000 women transform their relationship with fitness and nutrition. Amber shares how her early exposure to weightlifting through her mom shaped her path, her discovery of macro counting, and her evolution as a coach.
Key topics include:

The importance of being a positive fitness role model for the next generation
Understanding the science and psychology behind self-sabotaging behaviors
How reverse dieting works and why it's crucial for long-term success
Using macro counting as a bridge to sustainable, moderate eating habits
The role of beliefs, values, and identity in creating lasting change

Connect with Amber:
Instagram/TikTok/Facebook: @biceps.after.babies
Website: bicepsafterbabies.com
Podcast: Biceps After Babies Radio

Key Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to Amber Brueseke
00:40 - Amber's fitness journey starting at age 14
01:55 - Transitioning from nursing to fitness instruction
04:20 - Discovery of macro counting and getting a six pack
05:45 - Building Biceps After Babies and serving 10,000+ women
07:28 - Breaking negative generational patterns around fitness
09:14 - Being a fitness role model at any age
10:35 - Evolution as a coach and understanding behavior change
14:19 - Understanding self-sabotaging behaviors
16:24 - The "tree framework": beliefs, values, and identity
21:27 - Explaining reverse dieting and metabolic adaptation
27:57 - Why cycling between deficit and maintenance is crucial
30:12 - Using macro counting as a bridge to moderation
32:14 - Building sustainable nutritional awareness
34:30 - Where to find Amber and Biceps After Babies