Hey there. For years, the fitness industry has convinced us to hate our bodies, criticizing how they look, perform, and measure up to impossible standards. But here’s the truth: success isn’t about tearing yourself down to achieve a goal. It’s about building a strong relationship with yourself and trusting in your abilities.
The mechanics of weight loss are simple, but the real challenge is creating a foundation of confidence and self-acceptance. You don’t need to wage a mental tug-of-war every day. Instead, let’s focus on building a life centered on your preferences, your strengths, and your goals.
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Hey there. For as long as I can remember, there have been “body standards” that everyone was told to chase. When I was younger, I didn’t think much about where those standards came from. I just knew they were everywhere. On TV, in magazines, in commercials. Big shoulders, defined arms, a v-shape, tree trunk legs and a six pack were coming through loud and clear. Now, the standards of the day for men, women, everyone are all over social media. But here’s the thing. These “ideals” aren’t some natural truth about what’s beautiful. Most of them started in a marketing meeting. A team of people decided that a certain look would sell a product, show, or brand, and then that look got pushed out into the world until it became “the standard.”
Hey there. For years, I believed that the only way to succeed with weight loss was to find the perfect plan and follow it exactly. The way the fitness industry presents it, there is always a “right” program and if you cannot make it work, there must be something wrong with you. I spent a lot of time trying to fit my life into someone else’s plan and wondering why I could not stay consistent.
Hey there. For a long time, I approached weight loss with an all-or-nothing mindset. I was either completely “on” and following a plan perfectly, or I was “off” and feeling like I had failed. Over time, I learned that this way of thinking was holding me back more than it was helping me. That’s when I started building my foundation around my preferences, and it has completely changed the way I approach eating, exercise, and my active lifestyle.
Hey there. If you’re on a weight loss journey, I want to remind you of something most people in this space won’t say… you already have what you need. You’ve been doing this for a while. You’ve tried different plans. You’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. And even though it might not feel like it, your experience is your advantage.
Hey there. One of the most underrated parts of a weight loss journey is the people you surround yourself with. I’m not just talking about whether they support or sabotage you. I’m talking about how they shape the way you think, feel, and show up for yourself. This process can already feel like a mental tug of war, so if your environment is pulling you in a different direction, it can make everything harder.