“Things fall into place when you take ownership of your life and focus on what’s within your control. Yes, there are plenty of things not within your control but they’ll work themselves out.”
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Hey there. For the longest time, stepping on the scale felt like an emotional rollercoaster. One number could make or break my mood for the entire day. And honestly, I know I’m not the only one who has felt this way. So I decided to try something that felt totally counterintuitive at the time. I started weighing in every single day.
Hey there. There was a time when stepping on the scale first thing in the morning felt like taking a test I hadn’t studied for. I’d wake up, step on, and instantly feel great or awful depending on the number that showed up. That number used to have a lot of control over me. But things started to shift when I began looking at it differently.
Hey there. We live in a world of extremes, especially when it comes to food. On one end, you’ll hear “food is fuel” and be told to only eat for nutrition. On the other, it’s all about indulgence, with messages like “eat whatever you want because life is short.” The problem is, neither of those extremes usually works for long-term success. What really works is learning to live in the middle.
Hey there. Fiber needs to be a bigger part of the nutrition conversation. For something that can have such a massive impact on our health, it’s wild how little attention it gets compared to things like protein. Don’t get me wrong, protein has its place. But when I started working with people on nutrition habits about eight years ago, the thing that stood out most was how little fiber folks were getting on a regular basis.
Hey there. For a long time, I believed food was either helping me or hurting me. If it wasn’t nutrient-dense or “clean,” it was something to avoid or feel guilty about. That mindset didn’t come from nowhere. It came from years in the fitness and weight loss space, where we’re told food is fuel and nothing more.
Hey there. There’s a reason I talk so much about showing up. It’s not just about motivation or energy. It’s about building a habit of taking the first step before you give yourself the chance to overthink it.
Hey there. When I talk about building a forever active lifestyle, I always circle back to one message. Guilt doesn’t belong here. Guilt isn’t a motivator. It’s not a helpful reminder. And it definitely isn’t part of a long-term, sustainable way of living.
Hey there. Let’s talk about progress updates. I know how much energy and emotion these check-ins can stir up, especially if you’ve spent years obsessing over the number on the scale. But the thing is, progress updates should be tools to keep you grounded, not stressed.
Hey there. When it comes to fitness and weight loss, most people focus on one thing above all else: the result. The number on the scale. The size of their clothes. The measurement around their waist. And while tracking those things has its place, the truth is that focusing on them can actually hold you back.
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Hey there. For a long time, I lived in a way that many people do. I looked outside of myself for fulfillment, approval, and purpose. I thought if I could just reach a certain milestone or get something that someone else had, I’d finally feel okay. But the truth is, that way of living is exhausting.
Hey there. I want you to be active and live the best quality of life possible for as long as you can. That’s my hope for anyone who comes across my content, whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain muscle, improve your health, or just move more.
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