All tagged perspective

Grateful for What I Have

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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.

Choosing To Keep Going

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Hey there. On my wall there’s a quote that says, “Many people would give up at this exact moment, in this exact situation. I’m choosing to keep going.” Every time I read it, I’m reminded that the difference between stopping and moving forward often comes down to a single choice. That choice might feel small in the moment, but it changes everything.

How to Create a Path That’s Yours

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Hey there. For years I chased things I thought I was supposed to want. The job title, the number on the scale, the external approval. It took me a long time to realize that none of those things felt fulfilling because they weren’t really mine. They were expectations placed on me by others or by the version of myself that thought success meant looking a certain way.

Choosing Whose Voice Deserves Space in Your Life

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Hey there. For most of my life, I took advice from anyone who gave it. If someone looked confident, spoke loudly, or carried themselves like they had the answers, I assumed they knew better than I did. Over time I learned the hard truth. Not all advice is good advice, and not every opinion deserves space in my head.

Building Strength When Life Feels Stacked Against You

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Hey there. There have been times in my life where it felt like everything was stacked against me. Whether it was my physical challenges, the way I saw myself, or the constant pressure from diet culture, I often felt like the deck wasn’t just shuffled, it was tilted. And yet, I’ve learned something important. Lasting success in weight loss and life doesn’t come from having perfect circumstances. It comes from continuing to show up despite them.

You’ll Wish You Had the Time Back

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Hey there. There are moments in life when you look back and think to yourself, I’ll wish I had the time back. It usually isn’t about the big things. More often than not, it’s about the hours I gave away to things that didn’t matter. The times I obsessed over the scale, or the workouts I skipped because I was too busy beating myself up mentally. I can’t get those hours or days back. But I can learn from them.

How Perspective Shapes Your Journey

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Gratitude is a simple yet powerful tool. It doesn’t mean you’re settling or giving up on your goals. Instead, it’s about acknowledging the good in your life while still striving for improvement. Whether it’s the roof over your head, the family you cherish, or even the progress you’ve made on your fitness journey. Someone else might see what you’re doing as dreams they’re working toward.