Protecting Your Peace Without Shutting People Out

Hey there. When I talk about living an inside/out life, I’m talking about starting with the relationship you have with yourself. That relationship is the foundation for everything else. If you’re not connected to yourself, it’s easy to fall into the trap of chasing things outside of you to feel better, more secure, or more fulfilled. I’ve done that. Most people have. But it never really gives you what you’re looking for.

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Tracking Weight Without Losing Your Mind

Hey there. We’re talking about daily weigh-ins and I want to walk you through how I see it. Because I know for a lot of people, stepping on the scale every day can feel like emotional whiplash. You’re up a pound, you’re down two, you’re up again and it messes with your head, especially if your goals have always been tied to that number.

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Building a Fitness Routine That Works for You

Hey there. For years, I’ve believed that the best way to approach life is from the inside out. That means starting with a connection to yourself before making decisions about your health, fitness, and everything else. When you take this approach, you’re not just following trends or reacting to outside pressures. You’re making choices based on what truly matters to you.

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Finding Enjoyment is the Key to Lasting Change

Hey there. We live in a world where we are constantly told what we should be doing. Social media is filled with fitness influencers and self-development gurus shouting about discipline, willpower, and taking action. You scroll through your feed, nodding in agreement, thinking, “Yeah, they’re right.” But you don’t act on it. You don’t make the change. And then, the guilt creeps in.

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The Mental Boost You Get from Being Active

Hey there. I’ve always been someone who feels better when I’m moving. Even when I’m sitting still, working on something that needs my attention, there’s this underlying feeling that I’d be better off if I just got up and took a quick walk. Exercise, activity, movement—whatever you want to call it—has a noticeable impact on how I feel mentally and emotionally.

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How Fitness Marketing Skews Our Body Image

Hey there. Fitness marketing has a way of making us believe that we should be constantly chasing an ideal body. The industry thrives on making us feel like we are out of control and then selling us solutions to fix that feeling. Whether it’s a diet plan, a workout program, or a supplement, the message is always the same, you need this to finally achieve the body you want.

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Why You Should Be Excited to Fail

Hey there. Failure is something most people fear. It is seen as a sign that we are not good enough or that we should not have even tried in the first place. But what if failure is actually the key to success? What if every time something did not go as planned, it was an opportunity to learn, adjust, and improve?

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Are You Chasing External Validation or Real Growth?

Hey there. When it comes to living an inside/out life, your mindset determines everything. Everything inside you leads to everything outside of you. And this calms the storm. You know the storm. When you focus on things outside of yourself and your capabilities, nothing is ever enough. No matter how much you achieve in health and fitness, your career, or your personal life, it never feels like enough if you are chasing external validation.

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Managing Stress Before It Manages You

Hey there. Stress is a part of life. It’s something we all deal with, but if we aren’t careful, it can start to control us instead of the other way around. I’ve been thinking a lot about how we manage daily stress and how the way we handle it can either help us grow or completely overwhelm us. The key is recognizing what triggers our stress and then figuring out how to regain control.

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Why You Should Curate Your Social Media Experience

Hey there. Social media can be a tricky place when it comes to body image. With so many curated photos, highlight reels, and fitness transformations filling our feeds, it’s easy to feel like we don’t measure up. If scrolling makes you feel self-conscious, frustrated, or just not good enough, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news, you have control over your experience.

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