Hey there. One of the most freeing things I’ve learned over time is that most people only know parts of me, and that’s okay. It used to bother me when someone got the wrong impression, especially if I felt like they misunderstood who I really was or what I was trying to do. I’d want to explain myself. I’d want to fix their perception. But that was wasted energy. People are going to think what they want to think, no matter how much I try to clarify or prove otherwise.
Read MoreHey there. When it comes to health and fitness, I believe the most important factor is not the plan you follow, but the story you tell yourself. For many of us, that story has been forming for years. Some of you may have been on this journey for decades. You’ve tried different diets, different workout routines, and different approaches, and over time you’ve created a narrative about who you are in relation to food, exercise, and your body.
Read MoreHey there. Something I talk about a lot is how, from this point forward, you can go in whatever direction you want. Your life up to this moment has shaped you, but moving forward is your responsibility. You have the power to choose where you go next. It doesn’t matter how you got here. What matters is what you do from here.
Read MoreHey there. You have to trust your perspective. That’s something I’ve learned through my own journey, and it’s something I talk about often because it matters in every area of life. But before you can trust your perspective, you need to actually figure out what it is.
Read MoreHey there. Change is hard. No matter if the life you’re living serves your best interests or not, it’s familiar—and that familiarity can feel like safety. Humans crave certainty, and when change disrupts that certainty, it can bring frustration, anxiety, and even anger. But as uncomfortable as it is, change is often necessary to build a life that truly aligns with who you are.
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