Hey there. For most of my life, I watched the fitness industry market against our insecurities. The message was always the same. If you want to feel good about yourself, you need to change how you look. And if you’ve been on a weight loss journey for years or even decades, you know exactly what I mean. The industry thrives on making us feel like we are not enough.
But what if the real answer is the opposite of what we have been told? What if instead of chasing the next quick fix, the best step we could take is to connect with ourselves and build a life around our own preferences? That is where the inside/out approach comes in. It is not about fixing what is wrong with you. It is about connecting with who you are and reinforcing that belief every single day.
This calm, deliberate mindset is what I want for you. Because weight loss and fitness are about choices, and choices are easier when you are not mentally exhausted. Think of it like being on a road trip. You do not need to floor the gas pedal the entire time, and you do not need to slam the brakes every mile either. Instead, you set yourself on cruise control. You are still moving forward, still making stops when you need gas or snacks, still adjusting lanes when you need to, but you are doing it without guilt or panic. That is what this approach feels like.
Every choice you make, whether it is a workout, a meal, or even how you talk to yourself, can be done with calm and intention. And when you build from your preferences, consistency becomes natural. You do not have to fight with yourself every day. You just keep choosing, keep learning, and keep moving forward.
This is not about convincing you to follow a specific lifestyle. It is about giving you permission to build your own. Your foundation should be built on what you actually enjoy doing. That is the only way to create something sustainable for decades to come. And yes, your preferences will shift over time, just like the scenery on that road trip changes. But as long as you are moving with intention, you are still on the right path.
So if you have felt stuck in the go, go, go mentality or drained by the constant noise of the weight loss industry, I encourage you to slow down, set yourself on cruise control, and start building from the inside/out.
If you are ready to take this approach and make it part of your daily life, join one of The YLF Experience programs today. Let’s start building your forever active lifestyle together.