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. There was a point where I thought the next achievement would finally make me feel enough. The next goal weight, the next PR in the gym, the next work milestone, the next version of myself that somehow felt more acceptable. But no matter how many boxes I checked, that feeling never came the way I expected. It wasn’t because I wasn’t progressing. It was because I was trying to earn something that had always been mine.
Hey there. There are moments when I catch myself getting lost in the details of progress. How much work have I done this week? How close am I to the next goal? How many steps did I get in today? These questions matter, but lately, I’ve been reminding myself to take a step back and just appreciate the fact that I can move. That I get to show up. That I get another day.
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