All tagged forever active lifestyle
Hey there. If you have been on a weight loss journey for years or even decades, you know that setbacks are a given. Some of those setbacks are small, like having a day where things do not go according to plan. Others are larger, lasting weeks or months. What I have learned is that how you handle those curveballs is just as important as the eating, exercise, and routines you try to keep up with.
Hey there. For many of us, the weight loss journey has not been a season in life. It has been years, if not decades, of starting, stopping, and restarting. Some of us are still actively trying to lose weight, while others are in maintenance but do not like what they see in the mirror. I get it, because I have been there.
Hey there. When it comes to fitness and weight loss, one of the most freeing things I ever did was take the deadlines away. For most of my life I thought goals had to come with a clear end date. I told myself I had to lose a certain number of pounds by summer, fit into an outfit by a wedding, or be down two sizes before vacation. The problem with that approach was simple. Deadlines added pressure, and the pressure always pulled me away from what really mattered.
Hey there. When it comes to weight loss and fitness, the biggest thing people overlook is mindset. Social media shows you the workouts, the meal plans, and the before-and-after photos. What you don’t see is what’s going on inside someone’s head. The truth is, a lot of people who look like they have it all figured out are actually fighting a daily battle with how they see themselves.
Hey there. For most of my life I thought weight loss was about finding the perfect plan. I jumped from program to program, diet to diet, always believing the next one would finally be the answer. And maybe you have done the same. You’ve tried dozens of approaches over the years and some of them worked for a little while. Some of them even felt enjoyable at the time. But eventually, most of them left you frustrated and starting over again.
Hey there. For so long I believed the message the fitness industry sells. Hustle harder, grind longer, never stop. All gas, no brakes. That was supposed to be the path to success. But after years of trying to live that way, all it ever really led to was burnout. And the more I pushed, the more I felt like I was losing control of the one thing I wanted most, which was to build something sustainable.
Hey there. For over two decades I’ve watched the fitness and weight loss industry market against people’s insecurities. They tell you that if you change your body, you’ll finally feel good about yourself. The problem is, most of us know from experience that even when the weight comes off, the self-doubt and negative thoughts don’t automatically disappear. That’s why I’ve built an inside/out approach.
Hey there. When I think about what really makes a fitness or weight loss journey sustainable, it isn’t the new program or the latest challenge. It’s the boring stuff. The daily showing up, eating your food, doing your exercise, managing your stress, and making deliberate choices. That part of the process doesn’t get a lot of attention because it isn’t exciting, but it’s the most important piece.
Hey there. There are times in life when everything feels like it’s going smoothly, and there are times when it all goes sideways. If you’ve been on a weight loss or fitness journey for a while, you know exactly what I mean. There are days when you’re just not feeling it, and sometimes those days turn into weeks, months, or even longer.
Hey there. We live in a culture that loves the idea of a fresh start. In life, there is a time and place for drawing that line and saying, “I’m going in a new direction.” But in fitness, the way “fresh starts” are often presented can actually work against us.
Hey there. I’ve seen it happen over and over again. People start a new fitness program and immediately begin rearranging their life to fit the demands of that program. At first, it might feel exciting. You’re following the “best” plan, you’re motivated, and you’re ready to commit. Thing is, if the plan doesn’t truly fit your life and your preferences, it’s only a matter of time before the excitement fades and frustration takes its place.
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. Most people think health and fitness have to be exciting all the time. Social media is full of dramatic workout clips, extreme diets, and transformation stories that make it seem like every day should feel like a big moment. But the truth is, the real progress happens in the boring, ordinary days. And that’s actually something worth celebrating.
Hey there. For most of my life, “normal” in the weight loss space meant feeling anxious about food, guilty about rest days, and insecure every time I looked in the mirror. And honestly, I’ve had enough of that.
Hey there. Weight loss is emotional. I think that is something we can all agree on. There’s history tied up in it, and there are feelings that surface every time we step on the scale, try on clothes, or think back to the messages we’ve heard about our bodies for years. I’ve spent much of my life, like many of you, being aware of my body and trying to change it. What I’ve learned is that the key isn’t to ignore those emotions, but to honor them and then create systems where emotions don’t run the show.
Hey there. When it comes to eating, exercising, and making this stuff part of your life, you will figure it out. You might not feel like it yet, especially if you’ve spent years on and off different programs. But you will. And when it clicks, you’ll realize that this has always been about taking care of yourself. That’s it.
Hey there. When it comes to weight loss, most people focus only on the actions. The workouts. The meals. The steps. But what we often overlook is how our support system and mindset shape the entire journey. Not just the results, but how we feel about ourselves throughout the process. That support system impacts how you view maintenance too... because the way you're losing the weight is the way you're going to have to keep it off.
Hey there. When it comes to fitness and weight loss, and especially when you get into maintenance, there’s one truth I keep coming back to… You are the expert on you.
