Male Body Image with Matthew Bickel
Episode description
His mom calls him Matthew. His friends call him Bickel. After you listen to this episode, you'll call him inspirational.
A successful entrepreneur whose business sky rocketed, Matthew wasn't just living large. As his lifestyle escalated, so did his weight. Adding a pound a month for 10 years, it wasn't until Matthew found it difficult to tie his shoes that he realized he was pushing 500 pounds. Now a world-class CrossFit competitor, Matthew shares how he transformed the way he thinks about food and movement as he finds peace with his mind, body and spirit.
HIT THE HIGHLIGHTS
(4:00) Here’s how Matthew’s health story got started
(11:30) Are some foods healthier than others?
(14:27) How do you tell your partner you want them to lose weight?
(20:31) Can weight loss put strain on a relationship?
(29:32) Do men get self-conscious about their bodies?
(34:25) What part of the body are men typically insecure about?
(35:05) How do you get healthy with your partner?
(36:57) What do men want most out of a marriage?
Additional Resources:
Andi’s scale
https://bit.ly/3iiqOb6
Follow Matthew on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/bickelco/?hl=en
obese_to_beast
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