Hey there. There’s a fine line between confidence and ego. While confidence gives us the drive to take action, ego can push us into destructive behavior if left unchecked.

In this video, Daryl explores the concept of living as a non-dieter, advocating for a mindset where individuals can enjoy meals without guilt, exercise for pleasure, and sidestep the pitfalls of the weight loss industry. By redefining goals and embracing personal definitions of a non-dieter, individuals can cultivate a sustainable and fulfilling approach to eating, exercise, and self-image.

In episode 145 of the Your Level Fitness Podcast Daryl explores the journey beyond establishing a foundation in health and fitness. He emphasizes the importance of setting up routines and habits, and then encourages listeners to venture into new areas of interest and exploration, using their established structure as a springboard for personal growth and fulfillment.

The hardest part about getting in shape is the headspace. The default thought process most people have around exercising more and eating better, is they have to  go from doing very little up till now, to a regiment that's so specific & challenging it would make an Olympic athlete blush. Unless you're able to fit your life around a program "flipping the switch on" won't work. That's where minimum daily actions (MDA's)  come in.

The saddest thing to see is someone doing all this work to change what’s on the outside because that’s something they’ve desperately wanted for a long time, only to see them win the weight loss game but soon realize that they don’t feel any different on the inside. 

When someone’s trying to lose weight, they’re not only trying to create new habits and routines but more importantly, they have to be able to connect with themselves and work through everything that they have been carrying emotionally, in many cases their entire life.