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Aug 2024
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2661: Why You’ll Never Get the “Body of ...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2661:

Rachel Trotta delves into the profound mental shifts that accompany physical fitness journeys, emphasizing the transformation in how individuals perceive and talk about body image, food, and exercise. As clients pursue health goals, their evolving mindset and newfound self-acceptance become the real achievements, far surpassing any physical changes.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://racheltrotta.com/fitness/body-of-your-dreams/

Quotes to ponder:

"Taking the right steps to develop effective, healthy, realistic habits will catapult you into feeling much better about yourself and your body almost immediately."

"You may not have the abs of Gwen Stefani, but you may have muscle definition that you never had before, plus stronger legs, a more stable core, improved movement, and better endurance capabilities."

"Self-love and self-acceptance do not just spontaneously show up. Self-love is action."

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