In this episode, I'm getting really honest about body image, comparison, aging, and the pressure we put on ourselves to get back to our "old" bodies. After years as a professional bodybuilder and coach, I've learned that getting leaner, winning trophies, or hitting a certain number on the scale never actually fixed how I felt about myself.
I'm sharing what I've learned about comparing myself to other women, being attached to my former physique, and realizing that sometimes the jeans aren't the problem. The real question is: How am I showing my body love?
We'll talk about body confidence, social media, self-care, getting older, and why loving your body is something you practice - not something you have to feel first.
If you've ever struggled with body image or wished you could get your old body back, this one is for you.
#BodyImage #BodyConfidence #WomenOver40
Key Takeaways:
01:08 Why This Isn't a "How-To"
03:28 What 400+ Women Taught Me
06:27 The Comparison Trap
10:56 Is Skinny Really Sexier?
15:03 When You're Judged by Your Old Body
20:30 The Jeans Trigger That Got Me Thinking
30:09 Making "Love Your Body" a Verb
34:56 When Fitness Isn't Your Whole Identity
37:32 Your "Embrace" Documentary Assignment
41:21 Be More Intentional With What You Consume
43:20 Your Final Challenge
Links mentioned:
Watch Taryn Brumfitt's Embrace documentary and challenge yourself to rethink the way you see and treat your body: https://youtu.be/b5-pVIcA1e8?is=kGglRKKFwew1Ce39
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