Instead of getting frustrated that you feel “out of control,” get curious!

I know a lot of accounts use before/after photos of themselves or clients so that they can “inspire” others or “show them the effectiveness of what their program can do.” It’s a HUGE selling point in the fitness industry - and I want no part of it.

Let’s take a step back, continue to recognize these women for their talents, and how they make us laugh and cry and feel - things that have not changed because they lost weight.

95% of people who lose weight by dieting will regain it in 1 to 5 years. 2/3rds of those people will regain more weight than they lost.

I’ll never forget the first time someone in my family told me I had a round face. A seemingly simple observation by someone I looked up to. I’ll never forget it because I remember that moment every time I see a photo of myself or look in the mirror.

I’m not asking to compliment each other less, but rather, let’s try and put a little more effort into what we say and acknowledge people for what they bring to the relationship and how they make us feel, as opposed to how they look.